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Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo

Meeting No. 2   Contact Rosalind Dyers, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Thursday, February 18, 2010
   Phone 416-392-7033
Start Time 10:00 AM
   E-mail rdyers@toronto.ca
Location Toronto Zoo Boardroom, 361A Old Finch Avenue
  Chair   Councillor Raymond Cho  

ZB2.1

Information

Received 

 

 
Public Private Partnerships

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the report dated February 9, 2010, from the Acting Chief Executive Officer respecting Public Private Partnerships.
Origin
(February 9, 2010) Report from the Acting Chief Executive Officer
Summary

This report provides the Board with background information on the Zoo’s approach to public

private partnerships. The Zoo supports partnerships with the private sector, providing these

arrangements are in the best interest of the Zoo.
Background Information
ZB2.1 - Staff Report - Public Private Partnerships
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27290.pdf)
ZB2.1 - Public Private Partnerships - Attachments 1 and 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27313.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)
 

ZB2.2

Information

Received 

 

 
Volunteer Services Report - 2009

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the report dated February 5, 2010, from the Executive Director, Conservation, Education and Research, respecting the Volunteer Services Report - 2009.
Origin
(February 5, 2010) Report from the Executive Director, Conservation, Education and Research
Summary

The purpose of this report is to review and update the Board of Management on the activities of

the Volunteer Services Unit for the year 2009. Zoo Volunteers interact with the public,

interpreting exhibits and furthering our education and conservation mandate. The Zoo’s 340

Volunteers donated 27,846 hours and contacted over 794,600 people. The program benefits

from a stable and long-term group of volunteers who are deeply committed to the work of the

Zoo and, importantly, who thoroughly enjoy interacting with our visitors of all ages.
Background Information
ZB2.2 - Staff Report - Volunteer Services Report 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27293.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

ZB2.3

Information

Received 

 

 
Education Branch Report 2009

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the report dated February 1, 2010, from the Executive Director, Conservation, Education and Research, respecting the Education Branch Report 2009.
Origin
(February 1, 2010) Report from the Executive Director, Conservation, Education and Research
Summary

This report provides a review and update for the Board of Management on the activities and

achievements of the Education Branch for the year 2009.
Background Information
ZB2.3 - Staff Report - Education Branch Report 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27296.pdf)
ZB2.3 - Education Branch Report - Appendix 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27297.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

ZB2.4

Information

Received 

 

 
Visitor Statistics

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the report dated February 4, 2010, from the Executive Director, Marketing and Communications, respecting Visitor Statistics for the period ending January 31, 2010.
Origin
(February 4, 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

January 31, 2010.
Background Information
ZB2.4 - Staff Report - Visitor Statistics
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27298.pdf)
ZB2.4 - Visitor Statistics - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27299.pdf)
ZB2.4 - Visitor Statistics - Attachment 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27300.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

ZB2.5

Information

Received 

 

 
Committee Minutes

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the Minutes of the meeting of the Animal Care, Research and Acquisition Committee.
Origin
(February 11, 2010) Report from the Acting Chief Executive Officer
Summary
Submitting, for information, the Minutes of the meeting of the Animal Care, Research and Acquisition Committee held on November 30, 2009.
Background Information
ZB2.5 - Staff Report - Minutes of the Animal Care, Research and Acquisition Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27305.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

ZB2.6

Information

Received 

 

 
Preliminary Operating Results

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the report dated February 18, 2010 from the Chief Operating Officer respecting the preliminary operating results for the period ending January 31, 2010.
Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from the Chief Operating Officer
Summary

This report will present the preliminary operating results for the period ending January 31, 2010.
Background Information
ZB2.6 - Staff Report - Preliminary Operating Results January 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27537.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

ZB2.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Committee Decision

 The Board:

 

1.         Approved the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo  as recommended in the Confidential Attachment effective March 29, 2010.

 

2.         Authorized the Chair of the Selection Panel to execute an employment agreement with the recommended candidate in accordance with the policies in place for management staff at the Toronto Zoo, and to execute any related documents as necessary.

 

3.         Authorized the public release of the name and summary profile of the new Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, contained in the confidential attachment upon approval of the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, but not before the candidate has provided his written acceptance of the offer of employment.
Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, Chair, CEO Zoo Selection Panel
Summary

A selection process to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Toronto Zoo was initiated in the fall of 2009.


The Selection Panel was chaired by Councillor Mammoliti, and members included Councillor Cho, Councillor De Baeremaeker and Councillor Grimes.   The Selection Panel was assisted by Odgers Berndtson, an independent Executive Search firm engaged to undertake the search and to support the selection process.  Odgers Berndtson conducted a North American-wide search to fill this position.  The Selection Panel undertook a systematic and consistent interview process, and unanimously recommends to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo the appointment of a CEO as identified in Confidential Attachment 1.
Background Information
ZB2.7 - Selection Panel Report on Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-27524.pdf)
Motions
1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

That the Board of Management recess its public session at 10:05 a.m. to meet in closed session in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to consider Item ZB2.7 - Update on Appointment of Chief Executive Officer, in that the matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.


2 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

That the motions from the Board in closed session with respect to the Appointment of a Chief Executive Officer be brought forward for consideration by the Board of Management in public session.


3 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

That the Board:

 

1.         Approve the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo as recommended in the Confidential Attachment effective March 29, 2010.

 

2.         Authorize the Chair of the Selection Panel to execute an employment agreement with the recommended candidate in accordance with the policies in place for management staff at the Toronto Zoo, and to execute any related documents as necessary.

 

3.         Authorize the public release of the name and summary profile of the new Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, contained in the confidential attachment upon approval of the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, but not before the candidate has provided his written acceptance of the offer of employment.

 

(Confidential Minute ZB2.7)


Vote (Adopt Item)

Feb-18-2010
Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 9 Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle 
No: 0  
Absent: 2 Grimes, Williams 

ZB2.8

Information

Received 

 

 
Publication

Committee Decision

The Board received for information the publication distributed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Summary

The Acting Chief Executive Officer distributed the following publication:

 

-           CONNECT - Magazine of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, February 2010.
Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item (Carried)

ZB2.9

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 
Expression of Appreciation to Acting Chief Executive Officer

Committee Decision

The Board expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Peter Evans for his hard work and dedication while performing his duties as Acting Chief Executive Officer since July 1, 2009; and noted that Mr. Evans has been a champion of the Toronto Zoo for many years, in both his capacity as a Member of the Toronto Zoo Foundation Board from 1993, as a Member of the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo from 1996-2008, and as Vice-Chair of the Board from 1999-2008.
Summary

Expression of appreciation to Mr. Peter Evans, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

 That the Board express its sincere appreciation to Mr. Peter Evans for his hard work and dedication while performing his duties as Acting Chief Executive Officer since July 1, 2009,  noting that Mr. Evans has been a champion of the Toronto Zoo for many years, in both his capacity as a Member of the Toronto Zoo Foundation Board from 1993, as a Member of the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo from 1996-2008, and as Vice-Chair of the Board from 1999-2008.

Procedural Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Dr. Ming-Tat Cheung (Carried)

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo held on January 21, 2010, be confirmed.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Councillor Raymond Cho, Chair, Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-02-18 Morning 10:00 AM 10:05 AM Public
2010-02-18 Morning 10:10 AM 10:55 AM Closed
2010-02-18 Morning 10:56 AM 11:10 AM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-02-18
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
(Public Session) 		Present Present: Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle
Not Present: Grimes, Kelly, Williams
2010-02-18
10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
(Closed Session) 		Present Present: Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle
Not Present: Grimes, Williams
2010-02-18
10:56 AM - 11:10 AM
(Public Session) 		Present Present: Ainslie, Cheung, Cho (Chair), De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Mammoliti, Tessier, Torzsok, Yelle
Not Present: Grimes, Williams