Item - 2023.DG13.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on November 9, 2023 and was confirmed without amendment.
DG13.1 - John Spence - Appeal DDRT2023-11
- 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 John Spence and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before November 24, 2023.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on November 15, 2023 and can be found under the Background Information section.
Origin
Summary
Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, October 9, 2022, Appeal DDRT2023-11.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-236536.pdf
(October 9, 2022) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-236535.pdf
(November 15, 2023) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-11
Communications
(April 25, 2023) Submission from Robert Spence, Representative, on behalf of John Spence (DG.Main)
(April 27, 2023) Submission from Robert Spence, Representative, on behalf of John Spence (DG.Main)
(May 1, 2023) E-mail from Robert Spence, Representative, on behalf of John Spence (DG.New)
(October 24, 2023) Submission from Robert Spence, Representative on behalf of John Spence (DG.Main)
Speakers
Winford Alleyne, Supervisor, Animal Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Julia Guerrieri, Animal Control Officer, Toronto Animal Services
John Spence
Elizabeth Stewart
Motions
At 12:59 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.
At 1:49 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.
That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Deny the request from the Applicant's Representative to exclude the statement from Appeal Hearing DDRT2023-11, dated September 27, 2022, from the Interested Person, Jasmin Husain, included in the disclosure submission, dated April 21, 2023, from Municipal Licensing and Standards.
At 3:46 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.
At 4:13 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 John Spence and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before November 24, 2023.