Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 7 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.
ZB11.1adopted
One-Year Extension of Electronic Meeting Rules
At its meeting of July 28 and 29, 2020, City Council adopted Item EX15.21, and in so doing has authorized its local boards to extend or adopt remote electronic meeting rules for a period of one year following the later of the termination of the Provincial emergency and the termination of the municipal emergency related to the issue of COVID-19.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Amended By-law 1-2009 and adopted the draft bill in Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2020) from the City Clerk to extend the remote electronic participation rules for a period ending one year following the termination of the COVID-19 emergency declaration under section 4 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo amend By-law 1-2009 and adopt the draft bill in Attachment 1 to extend the remote electronic participation rules for a period ending one year following the termination of the COVID-19 emergency declaration under section 4 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
ZB12.1received
Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy
Beth Gilhespy, Executive Director, Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, will give a presentation on the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB12.2received
Toronto Zoo Chief Executive Officer Update
Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, will provide an update to the Board on Toronto Zoo activities.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB12.3adopted
2021 Operating Plan and Budget
This report provides an outline and description of the Toronto Zoo 2021 Operating Plan and Budget for consideration by the Board.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the Toronto Zoo 2021 Operating Plan and Budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the 2021 Requested Operating Budget be approved by the Board of Management.
ZB12.4adopted
This report provides a description of the capital projects, timing and costs for consideration by the Board of Management.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the Toronto Zoo 2021-2030 Capital Budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Policy and Finance Committee, at its meeting of September 9, 2020, recommended that the 2021-2030 Capital Budget be approved by the Board of Management.
ZB12.5adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - August 2020
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period ending August 31, 2020. Included in this report is a dashboard highlighting some of the key metrics for 2020.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (October 23, 2020) from the Director, Finance and Technology, Toronto Zoo, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the report be received for information.
ZB12.6adopted
Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Campus (TZC3)
This report provides an update on the progress of the Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Campus (TZC3). Schematic design is well underway, and we have significant support from our community partners. We have received letters of endorsing the project from community allies and are working toward Memorandums of Understanding with potential project partners who can share their expertise and assist in securing additional support and funding. Most recently we have had discussions with City of Toronto staff from various Divisions to determine whether there are further partnership opportunities at the site.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (October 8, 2020) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that this report be received for information.