Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 11 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
ZB10.1received
Countering Biodiversity Loss Due to Disease Presentation
Dr. Nic Masters, Director, Wildlife Health, Toronto Zoo will give a presentation on countering biodiversity loss due to disease.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB10.2received
Toronto Zoo Operational Update
Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo will give a verbal presentation on operations at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB10.3adopted
Revised Records Retention Schedule
This report requests approval from the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo for a revised records retention schedule for records in the custody and control of the Board, requests that the Board forward the schedule to City Council for enactment of the necessary by-law, and requests approval to integrate the Board's records retention schedule in the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards).
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the revised Toronto Zoo Records Retention Schedule as set out in Attachment 1, and the draft by-law as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director of Finance, Technology, and Innovation. 2. Recommended that City Council approve the revised draft bylaw as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director of Finance, Technology, and Innovation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approve the revised Toronto Zoo Records Retention Schedule as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director of Finance, Technology, and Innovation and the draft by-law as set out in Attachment 2. 2. Direct that the approved by-law be forwarded to City Council for final approval.
ZB10.4adopted
Toronto Zoo Indigenous Advisory Circle
An Indigenous Advisory Circle has been established to advise and guide the strategic framework for Indigenous Relations at your Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 10, 2024) from the Director, Indigenous Relations for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Indigenous Relations recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB10.5adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - April 2024
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period ending 2024-04-30. This report includes a dashboard highlighting some of the key metrics for 2024.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB10.6adopted
Rouge Valley Erosion Control - Buried Utilities Relocation Project
This report seeks approval to increase the budget to complete the Buried Utilities Relocation Project.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo : 1. Approved an increase in the commitment to Clearway Utilities by $192,521.49 from $1,046,005.00 to $1,238,526.49.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Facilities and Infrastructure recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve an increase in the commitment to Clearway Utilities by $192,521.49 from $1,046,005.00 to $1,238,526.49.
ZB10.7adopted
Fighting Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act Report
This report provides an update on the Toronto Zoo's reporting requirements under the federal government's Fighting Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, 2023.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB10.8adopted
This report will provide an update to the Board of Management on the cybersecurity incident that affected the Toronto Zoo in January 2024. This report appends a privileged and confidential report that summarizes the results of the investigation into the cause of the attack.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology and Innovation for information. 2. Directed that the privileged and confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 17, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology and Innovation remain confidential in its entirety, as it is advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that the privileged and confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it is advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
ZB10.9amended
Appointment of Representative to the Canadian National Exhibition Association Membership
This letter provides information about appointment and membership to the Canadian National Exhibition Association.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Re-appointed Matthew Cole as the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo's representative to the Canadian National Exhibition Association for the upcoming 2024-2025 term, and until a successor is appointed.
ZB10.10adopted
2023 Draft Financial Statements
This report submits the draft 2023 financial statements of the Board for approval. The Policy and Finance Committee reviewed the financial statements on May 27, 2024 and recommended it for approval by the Board.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the draft Financial Statement of the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo for the year ended December 31, 2023 as attached in Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the draft Financial Statement of the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo for the year ended December 31, 2023 as attached in Attachment 1.
ZB10.11adopted
This report provides the Audit Results, as prepared by KPMG, to assist the Board in reviewing the financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Audit Results Report was reviewed and discussed at the Policy and Finance Committee meeting on May 27, 2024.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (May 27, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.