Item - 2023.DG12.3

Tracking Status

DG12.3 - Elizabeth Gallou - Appeal DDRT2023-21

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 Elizabeth Gallou and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before October 27, 2023.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on October 17, 2023 and can be found under the Background Information section.

Origin

(March 26, 2023) Letter from Liz Gallou and Joel Hentges

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, March 13, 2023, Appeal DDRT2023-21.

Background Information

(March 26, 2023) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Elizabeth Gallou
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239481.pdf
(March 13, 2023) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239480.pdf
(October 17, 2023) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-21

Communications

(September 27, 2023) Submission from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main)
(September 27, 2023) Submission from Elizabeth Gallou and Joel Hentges (DG.Main)
(September 29, 2023) Memo from Tribunal Secretary (DG.Main)

Speakers

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Alexandra DiGioseffo
Elizabeth Gallou
Joel Hentges
Sally Kerek, Dog Trainer, Oak Hills Dog Training

Motions

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

At 3:44 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 4:01 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 Elizabeth Gallou and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before October 27, 2023.

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