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Decision Document |
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Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo |
Meeting No. | 1 | Contact | Rosalind Dyers, Committee Administrator | |
Meeting Date |
Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
Phone | 416-392-7033 | |
Start Time |
2:00 PM |
rdyers@toronto.ca | ||
Location |
Committee Room 2, City Hall
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Chair | Councillor Raymond Cho |
The Decision Document is for preliminary reference purposes only. Please refer to the Minutes for the official record.
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ZB1.1 | ACTION |
Adopted |
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Rouge Valley Foundation Wind Turbine |
Committee Decision |
The Board granted approval to the Rouge Valley Foundation to erect a wind turbine on the leased property of the Board. |
Origin |
(January 8, 2010) Report from the Chief Operating Officer |
Summary |
This report requests approval by the Board of Management for the Rouge Valley Foundation to erect a wind turbine beside their Conservation Centre located on the Zoo grounds. |
Background Information |
ZB1.1 - Staff Report - Rouge Valley Foundation Wind Turbine (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26372.pdf) ZB1.1 - Rouge Valley Foundation - Attachment (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26373.pdf) |
ZB1.2 | ACTION |
Adopted |
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2010 Board Meeting Dates July-December |
Committee Decision |
The Board approved the following meeting dates for the Board of Management and the Management Committee for the period July-December 2010:
Board of Management: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. at Toronto City Hall Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. at Toronto Zoo Thursday, November 25, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. at Toronto Zoo
Management Committee: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. at Toronto Zoo Monday, November 8, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. at Toronto Zoo |
Origin |
(January 8, 2010) Report from the Acting Chief Executive Officer |
Summary |
This report seeks approval to set meeting schedules for the Board of Management and the Management Committee for the period July-December, 2010. |
Background Information |
ZB1.2 - Staff Report - Meeting Dates 2010 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26374.pdf) |
ZB1.3 | Information |
Received |
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2009 Health and Safety Status Report |
Committee Decision |
The Board received for information the report dated January 8, 2010, from the Chief Operating Officer respecting the 2009 Health and Safety Status Report. |
Origin |
(January 8, 2010) Report from the Chief Operating Officer |
Summary |
This report will brief the Board on the Toronto Zoo’s Occupational Health and Safety Programs.
Several safety initiatives were carried out in 2009. In 2010, we will continue our prevention efforts by maintaining our present training programs, revising current policies, and introducing new safety programs to assist in meeting legislative changes and ensure continued due diligence. |
Background Information |
ZB1.3 - Staff Report - 2009 Health and Safety Status Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26375.pdf) |
ZB1.4 | Information |
Received |
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2009 Visitor Safety Report |
Committee Decision |
The Board received for information the report dated January 4, 2010, from the Chief Operating Officer respecting the 2009 Visitor Safety Report. |
Origin |
(January 4, 2010) Report from the Chief Operating Officer |
Summary |
This report is intended to brief the Board on the visitor accidents and related public safety initiatives for the year 2009. |
Background Information |
ZB1.4 - Staff Report - 2009 Visitor Safety Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26376.pdf) |
ZB1.5 | Information |
Received |
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2009 Audit Planning Report - Ernst & Young |
Committee Decision |
The Board received for information the audit planning report prepared by Ernst & Young, attached to the report dated January 12, 2010, from the Chief Operating Officer. |
Origin |
(January 12, 2010) Report from the Chief Operating Officer |
Summary |
This report is intended to brief the Board on the 2009 audit plan and related work to be completed by Ernst & Young in the 2009 year-end audit for the Board of Management. |
Background Information |
ZB1.5 - Staff Report - Audit Planning Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26377.pdf) ZB1.5 - Audit Planning Report - Attachment (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26378.pdf) |
ZB1.6 | Information |
Received |
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2009 Marketing Program Review |
Committee Decision |
The Board received for information the report dated January 12, 2010, from the Executive Director, Marketing and Communications respecting the 2009 Marketing Program Review. |
Origin |
(January 12, 2010) Report from the Executive Director, Marketing and Communications |
Summary |
This report will provide the Board with a summary of the 2009 marketing activities. |
Background Information |
ZB1.6 - Staff Report - 2009 Marketing Program Review (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26379.pdf) ZB1.6 - 2009 Marketing Program - Attachment 1 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26380.pdf) ZB1.6 - 2009 Marketing Program - Attachment 2 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26381.pdf) |
ZB1.7 | Information |
Received |
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Visitor Statistics Year to Date December 31, 2009 |
Committee Decision |
The Board:
1. Received for information the report dated January 6, 2010, from the Executive Director, Marketing and Communications respecting the Visitor Statistics to date December 31, 2009.
2. Directed that its appreciation be expressed to all Zoo staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication during a year in which the Toronto Zoo received the third highest attendance in its 35-year history. |
Origin |
(January 6, 2010) Report from the Executive Director, Marketing and Communications |
Summary |
This report will update the Board of Management on visitor statistics for the period ending December 31, 2009. |
Background Information |
ZB1.7 - Staff Report - Visitor Statistics Year to Date (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26382.pdf) ZB1.7 - Visitor Statistics - Attachment 1 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26383.pdf) ZB1.7 - Visitor Statistics - Attachment 2 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26384.pdf) |
ZB1.8 | Information |
Received |
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Committee Minutes |
Committee Decision |
The Board received for information the report dated January 12, 2010, from the Acting Chief Executive Officer respecting the Minutes of the meeting of the Animal Care, Research and Acquisiton Committee held on May 11, 2009. |
Origin |
(January 12, 2010) Report from the Acting Chief Executive Officer |
Summary |
This report will provide an update to the Board on information from the Animal Care, Research and Acquisition Committee (ACRAC) meeting of May 11, 2009. |
Background Information |
ZB1.8 - Staff Report - Committee Minutes (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26385.pdf) ZB1.8 - Staff Report - Committee Minutes - Attachment (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26386.pdf) |
ZB1.9 | Information |
Received |
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Staff Appointment |
Committee Decision |
The Board:
1. Received for information the report dated January 8, 2010, from the Chief Operating Officer respecting the staff appointment of Ms. Shirlene Courtis, and welcomed Ms. Courtis to the Toronto Zoo.
2. Requested the Acting Chief Executive Officer to send out a media announcement on the appointment of Ms. Courtis. |
Origin |
(January 8, 2010) Report from the Chief Operating Officer |
Summary |
This report will update the Board on filling the position of Executive Director of Development, and advising of the appointment of Ms. Shirlene Courtis effective January 4, 2010. |
Background Information |
ZB1.9 - Staff Report - Staff Appointment (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26387.pdf) |
ZB1.10 | Information |
Amended |
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Collective Bargaining Update |
Confidential Attachment - Labour relations or employee negotiations |
Committee Decision |
The Board:
1. Received the confidential verbal report from the Chief Operating Officer and the Manager of Human Resources on the status of Collective Bargaining with the two CUPE Local 1600 Bargaining Units.
2. Confirmed the action of the Board in closed session in issuing confidential instructions to the Acting Chief Executive Officer with respect to the Collective Bargaining process. |
Summary |
Confidential verbal update on the Collective Bargaining process. |
ZB1.11 | ACTION |
Adopted |
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Committee Structure and Composition |
Committee Decision |
The Board:
1. Waived Section 26(2)(a) of the Procedural By-law in order to reconsider its committee structure and composition.
2. Dissolved the Communications and Marketing Committee.
3. Changed the Animal Care, Research and Acquisition Committee to the Animal Acquisition Committee effective February 1, 2010, and approved the Animal Acquisition Committee Terms of Reference in Attachment 2 to the report dated January 18, 2010, from the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
4. Approved the composition of the Management Committee, Animal Acquisition Committee, Nominating Panel, and Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee as listed in Attachment 1 to the report dated January 18, 2010, from the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
5. Directed that at least one additional member be appointed to the Animal Acquisition Committee. |
Origin |
(January 18, 2010) Report from the Acting Chief Executive Officer |
Summary |
With the addition of the Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee in 2009, the Committee workload has increased for both Board members and staff. Staff are recommending two changes to the Board Committee structure which will make more efficient use of Board member and staff time. |
Background Information |
ZB1.11 - Staff Report - Committee Structure and Composition (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-26580.pdf) |
ZB1.12 | Information |
Adopted |
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Retirement of the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer |
Committee Decision |
The Board expressed its sincere appreciation to Ms. Sandi Burden for her hard work and dedication to the Toronto Zoo over the past 35 years, and extended best wishes for a very happy retirement. |
Summary |
The Chair advised the Board of the retirement of Ms. Sandi Burden, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, after 35 years of service with the Toronto Zoo. |
ZB1.13 | Information |
Received |
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Publications |
Committee Decision |
The Board received for information the publications distributed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer. |
Summary |
The Acting Chief Executive Officer distributed the following publications:
- Canadian Retailer, November/December 2009; - CAZA-AZAC Newsletter, December 2009; - CONNECT - Magazine of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, December 2009 - CONNECT - Magazine of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, January 2010.
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Meeting Sessions |
Session Date | Session Type | Start Time | End Time | Public or Closed Session |
2010-01-21 | Afternoon | 2:10 PM | 2:28 PM | Public |
2010-01-21 | Afternoon | 2:29 PM | 3:03 PM | Closed |
2010-01-21 | Afternoon | 3:04 PM | 3:05 PM | Public |
Attendance | ||
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated. |
Date and Time | Quorum | Members |
2010-01-21 2:10 PM - 2:28 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Williams Not Present: Grimes, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle |
2010-01-21 2:29 PM - 3:03 PM (Closed Session) |
Present |
Present: Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Williams Not Present: Grimes, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle |
2010-01-21 3:04 PM - 3:05 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Williams Not Present: Grimes, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle |