Item - 2012.EX24.30
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 27, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on November 5, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 27, 2012.
EX24.30 - Elephant Transfer Status Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council reaffirm its previous decision (MM13.9 - October 24 and 25, 2011) to transfer the Toronto Zoo elephants (Toka, Thika and Iringa) to the Performing Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary (in San Andreas, California) on or before December 31, 2012 or as soon as possible and all funding for the move will be paid by PAWS.
2. City Council, having reviewed the due diligence process undertaken by the Toronto Zoo, accept the independent infectious disease report provided by Dr. Susan Cork that PAWS is a safe facility and meets the requirements of the due diligence process.
3. City Council advise the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo that it considers the due diligence process to be complete and that the three elephants be made available for transport under the coordination of Active Environments including the responsibility for the transportation plan and to be paid for by PAWS.
4. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo to apply for admission to the Canadian Association of Zoos (CAZA) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) once both of these organizations demonstrate that their standards of care meet or exceed the standards of care adopted by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and both CAZA and AZA enforce their own guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Toronto Zoo Board.
5. City Council encourage the City of Edmonton to take immediate action to move its lone, 37-year old Asian elephant Lucy to a warmer climate (as the City of Toronto has decided to do for Iringa, Toka and Thika) and that the City of Edmonton invite independent veterinarians to assist in assessing Lucy's condition and treat her, if necessary, so that she can be sent to one of the two elephant sanctuaries in the United States as soon as possible.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
John Tracogna, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo gave a presentation to City Council on this Item.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-51348.pdf
(September 25, 2012) Memo with Attachments, from the Toronto Zoo on Elephant Transfer Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-51354.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52360.pdf
Attachment 1 to the report (November 20, 2012) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo - Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52363.pdf
Attachment 1 to the Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52364.pdf
Attachment 2 to the Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52366.pdf
Attachment 3 to the Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52367.pdf
Attachment 4 to the Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52368.pdf
Attachment 5 to the Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52369.pdf
Attachment 6 to the Due Diligence Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52370.pdf
Attachment 2 to the report (November 20, 2012) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52361.pdf
Attachment 3 to the report (November 20, 2012) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-52362.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/comm/communicationfile-32551.pdf
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Audrey McClure (EX.Supp.EX24.30.2)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Barbi Lynn Lazarus (EX.Supp.EX24.30.3)
(October 9, 2012) E-mail from Helen M. Thomson (EX.Main.EX24.30.4)
(October 21, 2012) E-mail from Leslie Webster (EX.Main.EX24.30.5)
(October 22, 2012) E-mail from Lyne Forget (EX.Main.EX24.30.6)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Charlene Schafer (EX.Supp.EX24.30.7)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from John Buchner (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.8)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from R.M. Kesteven (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.9)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Maria Teresa Perna (EX.Supp.EX24.30.10)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Rita Akey (EX.Supp.EX24.30.11)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Linda Kostuik (EX.Supp.EX24.30.12)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Katherine Nelson (EX.Supp.EX24.30.13)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Amit Chaudhery (EX.Supp.EX24.30.14)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Amitav Dash (EX.Supp.EX24.30.15)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Barry Applebee (EX.Supp.EX24.30.16)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Bev Forrester (EX.Supp.EX24.30.17)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from C B K Menon (EX.Supp.EX24.30.18)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Carol Hoke (EX.Supp.EX24.30.19)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Cecilie Davidson (EX.Supp.EX24.30.20)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Cheryl Woodman (EX.Supp.EX24.30.21)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Claudia Haas (EX.Supp.EX24.30.22)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Deborah Tiffin (EX.Supp.EX24.30.23)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Diane Charkiw (EX.Supp.EX24.30.24)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Elisabeth Ritter (EX.Supp.EX24.30.25)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Elizabeth Clayton (EX.Supp.EX24.30.26)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Elizabeth Thomas (EX.Supp.EX24.30.27)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Gail A. Poppe (EX.Supp.EX24.30.28)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Geetha Menon (EX.Supp.EX24.30.29)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Glenda Amirault (EX.Supp.EX24.30.30)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Helga Wintal and Frank White (EX.Supp.EX24.30.31)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Isabel Martins (EX.Supp.EX24.30.32)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Janice Sewell (EX.Supp.EX24.30.33)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Jennifer Halischuk Jones (EX.Supp.EX24.30.34)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Jessica Dwyer (EX.Supp.EX24.30.35)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Jim Schurman (EX.Supp.EX24.30.36)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Joan How (EX.Supp.EX24.30.37)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Joanna Wood (EX.Supp.EX24.30.38)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Kenneth Graham (EX.Supp.EX24.30.39)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Kerry Brookes (EX.Supp.EX24.30.40)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Kristen McMartin (EX.Supp.EX24.30.41)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Laura Cotter (EX.Supp.EX24.30.42)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Laura and Greig Inglis (EX.Supp.EX24.30.43)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Laurie Nesbitt (EX.Supp.EX24.30.44)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Linda Rosenblatt (EX.Supp.EX24.30.45)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Margaret Lock (EX.Supp.EX24.30.46)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Marian Hussenbux (EX.Supp.EX24.30.47)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Maureen Martinuk (EX.Supp.EX24.30.48)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Mir Bahmanyar (EX.Supp.EX24.30.49)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Monica Haseg (EX.Supp.EX24.30.50)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Monica Roberts (EX.Supp.EX24.30.51)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Nazen Merjian (EX.Supp.EX24.30.52)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Nina Tersigni (EX.Supp.EX24.30.53)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Patricia Tacail (EX.Supp.EX24.30.54)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Patricia (EX.Supp.EX24.30.55)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Patricia De Lorenzi (EX.Supp.EX24.30.56)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Paul Fortin (EX.Supp.EX24.30.57)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Paul MacKenzie (EX.Supp.EX24.30.58)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Pearl Schurman (EX.Supp.EX24.30.59)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Peggy Ruge (EX.Supp.EX24.30.60)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Phyllis Elliott (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.61)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Phyllis M. Baker (EX.Supp.EX24.30.62)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Priscilla Pickett (EX.Supp.EX24.30.63)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Rick Trumble (EX.Supp.EX24.30.64)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Roxane Larrabee (EX.Supp.EX24.30.65)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Shannon Mann (EX.Supp.EX24.30.66)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Sonia Waddell (EX.Supp.EX24.30.67)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Susan P. Holmes (EX.Supp.EX24.30.68)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Terese Demers (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.69)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Tita Zierer (EX.Supp.EX24.30.70)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Tracy Morrison (EX.Supp.EX24.30.71)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Vicktoria Nealis (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.72)
(October 30, 2012) E-mail from Lisa Selby (EX.Supp.EX24.30.73)
(November 5, 2012) Submission from Peter Cusimano (EX.New.EX24.30.74)
(November 2, 2012) E-mail from Rick Biddle (EX.New.EX24.30.75)
(November 5, 2012) Letter from Councillor Grimes (EX.New.EX24.30.76)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/comm/communicationfile-32802.pdf
(November 5, 2012) E-mail from Peter Cusimano (EX.New.EX24.30.77)
(November 5, 2012) E-mail from Lisa Selby (EX.New.EX24.30.78)
(November 5, 2012) Submission from Miguel Avila-Velarde (EX.New.EX24.30.79)
(November 5, 2012) Presentation from Lisa Selby (EX.New.EX24.30.80)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-33499.pdf
(November 20, 2012) Multiple Communications from 68 individuals requesting the elephants be moved to the PAWS Sanctuary (CC.Main.EX24.30.82)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-33500.pdf
(November 25, 2012) E-mail from Lisa Selby (CC.New.EX24.30.83)
(November 26, 2012) E-mail from Brenda Szasz (CC.New.EX24.30.84)
(November 27, 2012) Submission from Councillor Berardinetti - Report entitled "Review of current elephant tuberculosis control measures used at the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Sanctuary, San Andres, California" and related materials (Part 1) (CC.New.EX24.30.85)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-33606.pdf
(November 27, 2012) Submission from Councillor Berardinetti - Report entitled "Review of current elephant tuberculosis control measures used at the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Sanctuary, San Andres, California" and related materials (Part 2) (CC.New.EX24.30.85)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-33635.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Executive Committee recommendations and insert the following new recommendations:
1. City Council reaffirm its previous decision (MM13.9 - October 24 and 25, 2011) to transfer the Toronto Zoo elephants (Toka, Thika and Iringa) to the Performing Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary (in San Andreas, California) on or before December 31, 2012 or as soon as possible and all funding for the move will be paid by PAWS.
2. City Council, having reviewed the due diligence process undertaken by the Toronto Zoo, accept the independent infectious disease report provided by Dr. Susan Cork that PAWS is a safe facility and meets the requirements of the due diligence process.
3. City Council advise the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo that it considers that the due diligence process to be complete and that the three elephants be made available for transport under the coordination of Active Environments including the responsibility for the transportation plan and to be paid for by PAWS.
Vote (Amend Item) Nov-27-2012 7:55 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.30 - Cho - revised motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Josh Colle, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, John Parker, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
1. City Council direct that, as a condition of moving the elephants, the location be approved by the External Animal Care and Research Committee, thereby meeting the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Animals for Research Act of Ontario (OMAFRA), the Ontario College of Veterinarians and the Canadian Council of Animal Care.
2. City Council direct that, if air transportation is used to move the elephants, the elephants be placed in crates which properly accommodate them, and that a pressurized plane with sound and temperature control be used, thereby meeting the International Animal Transportation standards.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-27-2012 7:57 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX24.30 - Lindsay Luby - motion 2, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Josh Colle, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, John Parker, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 29 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
That City Council encourage the City of Edmonton to take immediate action to move their lone, 37 year old Asian elephant Lucy to a warmer climate (as the City of Toronto has decided to do for Iringa, Toka and Thika) and that the City of Edmonton invite independent veterinarians to assist in assessing Lucy's condition and treat her, if necessary, so that she can be sent to one of the two elephant sanctuaries in the United States as soon as possible.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-27-2012 7:58 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.30 - De Baremaeker - motion 3a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 16 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Josh Colle, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
That City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo to apply for admission to the Canadian Association of Zoos (CAZA) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) once both of these organizations demonstrate that their standards of care meet or exceed the standards of care adopted by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and both CAZA and AZA enforce their own guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Toronto Zoo Board.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-27-2012 7:58 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.30 - De Baeremaeker - motion 3b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Josh Colle, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, John Parker, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
That City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the report (November 20, 2012) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo [EX24.30a]:
1. City Council affirm the decision of the Toronto Zoo's Chief Executive Officer, as set out in the report, that the Performing Animal Welfare Society and its ARK 2000 facility are not suitable to care for the Toronto Zoo's elephants Toka, Thika and Iringa.
2. City Council refer the matter back to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo to make a final decision, after having considered staff recommendations as to a suitable facility where Toka, Thika and Iringa should be sent.
That Motion 2 by Councillor Lindsay Luby be amended by deleting the words "the elephants be placed in crates which properly accommodate them, and that a pressurized plane with sound and temperature control be used, thereby meeting" and inserting the words "that they meet" in Recommendation 2 so that it now reads as follows:
2. City Council direct that, if air transportation is used to move the elephants that they meet the International Animal Transportation standards.
Vote (Amend Motion) Nov-27-2012 7:56 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.30 - Berardinetti - motion 5 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Josh Colle, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-27-2012 7:59 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.30 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Josh Colle, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, John Parker, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council end the debate on Item EX24.30 and take the vote immediately.
Vote (End Debate) Nov-27-2012 7:54 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - EX24.30 - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Karen Stintz |
EX24.30 - Elephant Transfer Status Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct that the three elephants be moved, as soon as possible, to a facility that Toronto Zoo staff determine is the best location.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee requested the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Zoo to:
1. report directly to Council setting out the results of the due diligence review of the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) facility; and
2. attend the City Council meeting to answer Questions on the Due Diligence Review of the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) facility.
3. report on other options.
Origin
Summary
This report provides the current status of the Toronto Zoo elephant transfer (Iringa, Toka, Thika) to the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary in northern California.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-51348.pdf
(September 25, 2012) Memo with Attachments, from the Toronto Zoo on Elephant Transfer Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-51354.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/comm/communicationfile-32551.pdf
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Audrey McClure (EX.Supp.EX24.30.2)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Barbi Lynn Lazarus (EX.Supp.EX24.30.3)
(October 9, 2012) E-mail from Helen M. Thomson (EX.Main.EX24.30.4)
(October 21, 2012) E-mail from Leslie Webster (EX.Main.EX24.30.5)
(October 22, 2012) E-mail from Lyne Forget (EX.Main.EX24.30.6)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Charlene Schafer (EX.Supp.EX24.30.7)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from John Buchner (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.8)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from R.M. Kesteven (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.9)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Maria Teresa Perna (EX.Supp.EX24.30.10)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Rita Akey (EX.Supp.EX24.30.11)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Linda Kostuik (EX.Supp.EX24.30.12)
(September 25, 2012) E-mail from Katherine Nelson (EX.Supp.EX24.30.13)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Amit Chaudhery (EX.Supp.EX24.30.14)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Amitav Dash (EX.Supp.EX24.30.15)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Barry Applebee (EX.Supp.EX24.30.16)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Bev Forrester (EX.Supp.EX24.30.17)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from C B K Menon (EX.Supp.EX24.30.18)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Carol Hoke (EX.Supp.EX24.30.19)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Cecilie Davidson (EX.Supp.EX24.30.20)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Cheryl Woodman (EX.Supp.EX24.30.21)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Claudia Haas (EX.Supp.EX24.30.22)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Deborah Tiffin (EX.Supp.EX24.30.23)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Diane Charkiw (EX.Supp.EX24.30.24)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Elisabeth Ritter (EX.Supp.EX24.30.25)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Elizabeth Clayton (EX.Supp.EX24.30.26)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Elizabeth Thomas (EX.Supp.EX24.30.27)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Gail A. Poppe (EX.Supp.EX24.30.28)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Geetha Menon (EX.Supp.EX24.30.29)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Glenda Amirault (EX.Supp.EX24.30.30)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Helga Wintal and Frank White (EX.Supp.EX24.30.31)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Isabel Martins (EX.Supp.EX24.30.32)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Janice Sewell (EX.Supp.EX24.30.33)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Jennifer Halischuk Jones (EX.Supp.EX24.30.34)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Jessica Dwyer (EX.Supp.EX24.30.35)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Jim Schurman (EX.Supp.EX24.30.36)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Joan How (EX.Supp.EX24.30.37)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Joanna Wood (EX.Supp.EX24.30.38)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Kenneth Graham (EX.Supp.EX24.30.39)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Kerry Brookes (EX.Supp.EX24.30.40)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Kristen McMartin (EX.Supp.EX24.30.41)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Laura Cotter (EX.Supp.EX24.30.42)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Laura and Greig Inglis (EX.Supp.EX24.30.43)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Laurie Nesbitt (EX.Supp.EX24.30.44)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Linda Rosenblatt (EX.Supp.EX24.30.45)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Margaret Lock (EX.Supp.EX24.30.46)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Marian Hussenbux (EX.Supp.EX24.30.47)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Maureen Martinuk (EX.Supp.EX24.30.48)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Mir Bahmanyar (EX.Supp.EX24.30.49)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Monica Haseg (EX.Supp.EX24.30.50)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Monica Roberts (EX.Supp.EX24.30.51)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Nazen Merjian (EX.Supp.EX24.30.52)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Nina Tersigni (EX.Supp.EX24.30.53)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Patricia Tacail (EX.Supp.EX24.30.54)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Patricia (EX.Supp.EX24.30.55)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Patricia De Lorenzi (EX.Supp.EX24.30.56)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Paul Fortin (EX.Supp.EX24.30.57)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Paul MacKenzie (EX.Supp.EX24.30.58)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Pearl Schurman (EX.Supp.EX24.30.59)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Peggy Ruge (EX.Supp.EX24.30.60)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Phyllis Elliott (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.61)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Phyllis M. Baker (EX.Supp.EX24.30.62)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Priscilla Pickett (EX.Supp.EX24.30.63)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Rick Trumble (EX.Supp.EX24.30.64)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Roxane Larrabee (EX.Supp.EX24.30.65)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Shannon Mann (EX.Supp.EX24.30.66)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Sonia Waddell (EX.Supp.EX24.30.67)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Susan P. Holmes (EX.Supp.EX24.30.68)
(September 22, 2012) E-mail from Terese Demers (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.69)
(September 24, 2012) E-mail from Tita Zierer (EX.Supp.EX24.30.70)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Tracy Morrison (EX.Supp.EX24.30.71)
(September 23, 2012) E-mail from Vicktoria Nealis (EX.Supp.Ex24.30.72)
(October 30, 2012) E-mail from Lisa Selby (EX.Supp.EX24.30.73)
(November 5, 2012) Submission from Peter Cusimano (EX.New.EX24.30.74)
(November 2, 2012) E-mail from Rick Biddle (EX.New.EX24.30.75)
(November 5, 2012) Letter from Councillor Grimes (EX.New.EX24.30.76)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/comm/communicationfile-32802.pdf
(November 5, 2012) E-mail from Peter Cusimano (EX.New.EX24.30.77)
(November 5, 2012) E-mail from Lisa Selby (EX.New.EX24.30.78)
(November 5, 2012) Submission from Miguel Avila-Velarde (EX.New.EX24.30.79)
(November 5, 2012) Presentation from Lisa Selby (EX.New.EX24.30.80)
Speakers
Janet Money
Bill Peters, National Director, Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums
Briane Nasimok
Peter Cusimano
Lisa Selby
Emily Prior
Douglas Christie
Erika Ritter
Vicky Van Linden
Brenda Szasz
Linda Bronfman
Julie Woodyer, Campaigns Director, Zoocheck Canada Inc.
Margaret Prior
Florine Morrison
Ian Duncan, Professor Emeritus, Emeritus Chair in Animal Welfare, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph
Grant Ankenman, President, CUPE Local 1600
Miguel Avila
Gert Zagler
Lia Laskaris, Animal Alliance of Canada
Steve Gordon
Rob Laidlaw
Dr. Dale Smith, Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until a special meeting on November 19, 2012.
1. That public presentations be limited to 3 minutes.
2. That questions of deputants by Members of Council (including Executive Committee Members) be limited to 2 minutes, with only one round of questions per Councillor.
3. That questions from Members of Council (including Executive Committee Members) to staff be limited to 2 minutes in total, with only one round of questions per Councillor.
4. That speaking times for all Members of Council (including Executive Committee Members) be limited to one round of 3 minutes of speaking time per Councillor.
That the order of the speakers' list be amended to allow Dr. Mel Richardson to speak first.
That the order of the speakers' list be amended to allow Bill Peters to speak after Janet Money.
That the order of the speakers' list be amended to allow Vicky Van Linden to speak after Erika Ritter.
That the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Zoo be requested to:
1. report directly to Council setting out the results of the due diligence review of the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) facility; and
2. attend the City Council meeting to answer Questions on the Due Diligence Review of the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) facility.
3. report on other options.
That Motion 6 by Councillor Ainslie be withdrawn.
That the three elephants be moved, as soon as possible, to a facility that Toronto Zoo staff determine is the best location.