Item - 2023.DG11.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on September 14, 2023 and was confirmed without amendment.
DG11.1 - Michele Chiang - Appeal DDRT2023-09
- 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 Michele Chiang and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before September 29, 2023.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on September 25, 2023 and can be found under the Background Information section.
Origin
Summary
Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, September 30, 2022, Appeal DDRT2023-09.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-235824.pdf
(September 30, 2022) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-235825.pdf
(September 25, 2023) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-09
Communications
(March 28, 2023) Submission from Michele Chiang (DG.Main)
(April 3, 2023) Submission from Michele Chiang (DG.Main)
(August 31, 2023) Submission from Michele Chiang (DG.Main)
(September 1, 2023) Memo from Tribunal Secretary (DG.Main)
(September 1, 2023) Submission from Michele Chiang (DG.New)
Speakers
Chen Xu
James Konstantinidis, Animal Control Officer, Toronto Animal Services
Michele Chiang
Avery Meilleur
Motions
That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Waive the rules to allow for the consideration of the late submission, received on September 1, 2023, from the Applicant under Appeal DDRT2023-09.
At 11:47 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.
At 12:06 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.
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 Michele Chiang and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before September 29, 2023.
Vote (Confirm Order) Sep-14-2023
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Tracey Hamilton (Chair), Emile Ramlochan |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Ron Balinsky |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Hayley Glaholt |