Item - 2023.DG11.2

Tracking Status

DG11.2 - Mary Ferguson - Appeal DDRT2023-17

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Rescinded
Wards:
All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1. Amended the application for appeal under File for Mary Ferguson - Appeal DDRT2023-17, to be from Mary Ferguson as applicant, and that Robert Ferguson be named as representative, and pursuant to Section 23 of the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, and on consent of the parties.

 

2. Rescinded the determination of a dangerous dog and exempted the Applicant from compliance with the Dangerous Dog Order issued January 31, 2023, and directed that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Mary Ferguson and/or her Representative 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

(February 8, 2023) Letter from Robert Ferguson, on behalf of Mary Ferguson

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, January 31, 2023, Appeal DDRT2023-17.

Background Information

(February 8, 2023) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Robert Ferguson, on behalf of Mary Ferguson
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-238801.pdf
(January 31, 2023) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-238802.pdf
(September 25, 2023) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-17

Communications

(July 5, 2023) Submission from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main)
(September 10, 2023) Submission from Robert Ferguson, on behalf of Mary Ferguson (DG.New)

Speakers

Winford Alleyne, Supervisor, Toronto Animal Services
James Konstantinidis, Animal Control Officer, Toronto Animal Services
Robert Ferguson
Mary Ferguson

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Emile Ramlochan (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1.  Amend the application for appeal under File for Mary Ferguson - Appeal DDRT2023-17, to be from Mary Ferguson as applicant, and that Robert Ferguson be named as representative, and that this is further being done pursuant to Section 23 of the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, and on consent of the parties.


2 - Motion to Waive the Rules moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

hat the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1. Waive the rules to allow for the consideration of the late submission, received on September 10, 2023, from the Applicant under Appeal DDRT2023-17.


3 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Ron Balinsky (Carried)

At 2:31 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.


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

At 2:43 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.


5 - Motion to Rescind Order moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1. Rescind the determination of a dangerous dog and exempt the Applicant from compliance with the Dangerous Dog Order issued January 31, 2023, and direct that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Mary Ferguson and/or her Representative and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before September 29, 2023.

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