Item - 2023.DG10.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on June 19, 2023 and was confirmed without amendment.

DG10.1 - Veronika Taratine - Appeal DDRT2023-19

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Confirmed

Wards:: All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog and directed that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Veronika Taratine and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before July 4, 2023.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on June 23, 2023 and can be found under the Background Information section.

Origin

(February 9, 2023) Letter from Veronika Taratine

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued January 17, 2023, Appeal DDRT2023-19.

Background Information

(February 9, 2023) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Veronika Taratine
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-237279.pdf
(January 17, 2023) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-237278.pdf
(June 23, 2023) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-19

Communications

(May 5, 2023) Submission from Veronika Taratine (DG.Main)
(June 2, 2023) Submission from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main)
(June 3, 2023) Submission from Veronika Taratine (DG.Main)
(June 9, 2023) Memo from the Tribunal Secretary (DG.Main)

Speakers

Vladimir Jakovcev, Interpreter
Winford Alleyne, Supervisor, Toronto Animal Services
Elena Fiadzinu
Julia Guerrieri, Animal Control Officer, Toronto Animal Services
Veronika Taratine

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Emile Ramlochan (Carried)

At 1:09 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.

2 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 1:39 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

3 - Motion to Confirm Order moved by Emile Ramlochan (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirm the determination of a dangerous dog and direct that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Veronika Taratine and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before July 4, 2023.