Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 16 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.
ZB9.1received
Jennifer Tracey, Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo will give a presentation on the 2024 Events at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB9.2received
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.
ZB9.3adopted
Design and Contract Administration - African Savanna Indoor Viewing and Holding
This report recommends the award of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Design and Construction Contract Administration for the African Savanna Indoor Viewing and Holding Project.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the award of RFP-23 for the Design and Construction Contract Administration of the African Savanna Indoor Viewing and Holding Project to Stantec Architecture Ltd. in the amount of $3,439,913 (including disbursements), excluding applicable taxes.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the award of RFP-23 for the Design and Construction Contract Administration of the African Savanna Indoor Viewing and Holding Project to Stantec Architecture Ltd. in the amount of $3,439,913 (including disbursements), excluding applicable taxes.
ZB9.4adopted
Winter Accessibility - Tiger Boardwalk and Habitat Expansion Project - Additional Work
This report recommends amending the Construction Agreement for PO0100379 - Tiger Boardwalk and Habitat Project in order to complete additional work.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Authorized the Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo, or their designate, to negotiate and amend the Construction Agreement for PO0100379 - Tiger Boardwalk and Habitat Project up to the amount of $4,800,000.00, excluding applicable taxes.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo authorize the Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo, or their designate, to negotiate and amend the Construction Agreement for PO0100379 - Tiger Boardwalk and Habitat Project up to the amount of $4,800,000.00, excluding applicable taxes.
ZB9.5adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - February 2024
This report will update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period ending 2024-02-29. 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 (March 14, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Finance, Technology and Innovation, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.6adopted
2023 Year-End Health and Safety Status Report
This report is intended to update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on the employee accidents and related safety initiatives for 2023 - the current calendar year.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 29, 2024) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.7adopted
2023 Year-End Guest Safety Report
This report is intended to update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on the guest accidents and related public safety initiatives for 2023.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (February 29, 2024) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.8adopted
This report is intended to update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on the results of the post visit surveys conducted in 2023.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (March 14, 2024) from the Director, Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.9adopted
2023 Environmental Initiatives Report
The purpose of this report is to update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on environmental priorities and initiatives achieved for the Toronto Zoo in 2023. The Toronto Zoo continues to complete projects to improve energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, and employee and public engagement to reduce its overall carbon footprint.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (March 11, 2024) from the Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.10adopted
Strategic Communications Report 2023
This report will update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on the activities and achievements of the Strategic Communications Branch for 2023. The Strategic Communications team oversees the public facing communications to connect our audiences to our mission: connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction and to drive Zoo visits and promote revenue generating activities, programs and events. Included in this report is a snapshot of some of the key activities, statistics and achievements over the past year which contributed to the positive attendance and revenues results in 2023.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (March 6, 2024) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receives this report for information.
ZB9.11adopted
Energy Retrofit Project - Update for Alternate Projects
This report is to provide an update on the status of the change of scope concerning the Peak Shaving component of the Energy Retrofit Project (ERP) and the site-wide generator services.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (March 11, 2024) from the Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.12adopted
2023 Disposal of Surplus Property
This report is intended to update the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo on the disposal of surplus property at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (March 1, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology and Innovation, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Finance, Technology and Innovation, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB9.13adopted
2024 Exempt Staff Compensation
This report recommends a merit and cost-of-living adjustment for Toronto Zoo exempt staff in 2024.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo. 2. Directed that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information about labour relations/employee negotiations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information about labour relations/employee negotiations.
ZB9.14adopted
Competitive Market Rates Analysis
This report is looking to address the attraction and retention challenges with regards to compensation at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo. 2. Directed that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information about labour relations/employee negotiations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information about labour relations/employee negotiations.
ZB9.15received
Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo will give a verbal update on the recent cyber incident that is affecting the Zoo. The Chief Executive Officer proposes that the Board meet in closed session to receive the update, as it is about the security of the property.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB9.16adopted
Orangutan Outdoor Habitat Project
This report seeks a budget increase to support the additional costs incurred to complete the Orangutan Outdoor Habitat project.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved an increase in the Outdoor Orangutan Habitat project budget from $11,200,000 to $11,700,000. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) Report from the Director, Facilities and Infrastructure, Toronto Zoo, remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.
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 Outdoor Orangutan Habitat project budget from $11,200,000 to $11,700,000. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.