Item - 2019.ZB6.1

Tracking Status

ZB6.1 - Rouge National Urban Park Welcome Centre Update

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended

Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the Toronto Zoo

Board Decision

The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo:

 

1. Approved the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 15, 2019) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo.

 

2. Directed the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Chair and board members expressed thanks and appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer and Toronto Zoo staff for their collaboration and partnership efforts.

Origin

(August 15, 2019) Report from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo

Summary

A Rouge National Urban Park Welcome Centre as part of a Conservation Precinct in the vicinity of the Zoo is a shared vision of the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo and Parks Canada. This report updates the Board on discussions regarding the proposed Welcome Centre.

Background Information

(August 15, 2019) Report from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo on Rouge National Urban Park Welcome Centre Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-136591.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

Communications

(August 19, 2019) E-mail from N. Corrado (ZB.New.ZB6.1.1)

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Matthew Cole (Carried)

That the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo recess to meet in closed session to consider this item as it relates to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.


2 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Cynthia Lai (Carried)

That the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo:

 

1. Approve the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 15, 2019) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo.

 

2. Direct the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council