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Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:00 PM
MAC Meeting Room 1C
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Present: Councillor Ron Hooper
Derryck Lamptey
Rajeshwari Saharan
John Sawdon (at 8:15 p.m.)
Laila Shafi
Rachel Traore
Also Present: Erica Mittag – Community Development Coordinator
Regrets: Ashfaque Choudhry
The meeting called to order at 7:12 p.m.
1. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Rachel Traore, seconded by Laila Shafi
That the agenda of the meeting of January 23, 2020 be approved.
Carried
2. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Rachel Traore, seconded by Laila Shafi
That the minutes of the meeting of October 24, 2019 be approved.
Carried
3. Communications – Received for Information or Direction
None received at this time.
4. Community Diversity Survey Highlights
Erica Mittag provided an overview summary of the highlights of the community
survey that was conducted throughout the month of November 2019. 139
responses were received. Erica to check with Communications to see if there are
any statistics on click rate / completion rate. The Committee discussed the themes
of the responses. The survey results will be used to inform the Committee’s
workplan.
5. Community Updates
Erica Mittag provided an update that applications have been received by the Clerks’
Department for the vacancies on the Diversity Advisory Committee. They are being
considered by Council at the General Government Committee meeting January 27,
2020.
For the Love of Art Clarington Mayor’s Gala is coming up Saturday, February 21,
2020 at 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Clarington Public Library Courtice Branch.
Tickets are $50 and the event proceeds support our local art community through the
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington and A Gift of Art Gallery Newcastle.
6. Council Updates
Councillor Hooper noted he had spoken with some staff members who were not
aware of the Diversity Advisory Committee. Increased communication to the
municipal staff team and the public to be included as part of the communication plan
of the Committee.
7. Diversity Lens
Erica Mittag provided a presentation on Diversity Lens. A Diversity Lens helps you
see things from new perspectives and helps you become more aware of the diversity
around you; it assists you in addressing systemic barriers and inequities people
face. A Diversity Lens is a tool, typically a series of questions, that allows you to
reflect on diversity in the development of policies and programs. It helps individuals
make informed decisions through a better awareness. Full presentation is attached.
Laila Shafi and Erica Mittag will prepare a draft Diversity Lens to share at the next
Committee meeting.
8. Mission / Vision / Workplan roundtable
The Committee members would like to revisit their draft workplan to incorporate the
responses received through the Community Diversity Survey. Rachel Traore and
Erica Mittag will work to revise the draft workplan and will bring suggested changes
to the next Committee meeting.
9. Other Business
A budget for the Committee was submitted for Council consideration through the
Community Services Department as part of the municipal budget process. Results
of the request will be known by March.
The Committee will provide an update on their activities to Council through a staff
report to General Government Committee. Erica Mittag to draft the staff report, with
input from the Committee. Draft report to be shared at the next Committee meeting.
Members of the Diversity Advisory Committee could attend as a delegation to
support the report when it is considered.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Moved by Rachel Traore, seconded by Laila Shafi
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
Next meeting: Thursday, February 27, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Municipal Administrative Centre, Room 1C
* Bowmanville Library entrance is closed due to construction. Please use the main
doors to the Municipal Administrative Centre located on the north side of the building
(top of the ramp) *
DIVERSITY LENS
December 2019
WHY A DIVERSITY LENS?
Acts like a pair of glasses
Helps you see things from new perspectives
More effective through clearer focus and complete view
Become more aware of diversity around you
Address systemic barriers and inequities people face
-City of Ottawa, Equity and Inclusion Lens Handbook
WHO USES A DIVERSITY LENS?
„Elected Officials
„Municipal Staff
„Committees, Community partners, consultants and other
agencies that choose to use the Lens
WHAT IS A DIVERSITY LENS?
It is a tool that:
„Creates awareness of diversity in the development of policies and programs
„Provides a step by step method for analyzing policies and programs in light of diversity
„Allows for the identification of possible options for improving the policy / program while respecting and promoting diversity and inclusion
„Helps individuals make informed decisions through a better awareness
HOW DOES A DIVERSITY LENS WORK?
„Set of questions, reflection statements and resources meant to
help consider the concepts of diversity and inclusion in the
development, revision, implementation and evaluation of
programs, policies and practices
EXAMPLES OF DIVERSITY LENS