HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-21-002 - Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal - VulinaREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:January 25, 2021
SUBMITTED BY:Dog Designation Appeal Committee
PREPARED BY:Sarah Goldrup,Committee Administrator,519-741-2200 ext. 7275
WARD(S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:January 11, 2021
REPORT NO.:COR-21-002
SUBJECT:Prohibited Dog Designation Appeal Vulina
RECOMMENDATION:
That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed
by Srdjan Vulina, wherein the Committee affirms the Prohibited Dog Designation
-Waterloo and Stratford
Perth, be ratified and confirmed.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
On September 3, 2020, the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth
designated as a Prohibited Dog.
Officer Schause-Merrifield identified based on
characteristics.
The Committee affirmedthe ProhibitedDog Designation.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
On September 3, 2020, the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth
lina appealing the
Prohibited Dog Designation. A Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent and
Appellant, advising on December 18, 2020, the Dog Designation Appeal Committee would
hold a hearing to consider the matter. During the hearing, Officer Schause-Merrifield
-year-old unneutered male. Officer Schause-Merrifield
including height, musculature and build, head shape andfeatures, ears, and tail.
REPORT:
The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of
the City of Kitchener pursuant to City of Kitchener Municipal By-law 2014-142 and the
Statutory Powers Procedure ActR.S.O. 1990 Chapter S.22, sat on December 18, 2020, to
consider an appeal filed with the City by Srdjan Vulina.
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On that date, the Dog Designation Appeal Committee considered the evidence related to
stimony
presented on behalf of the Respondent by Reiley Schause-Merrifield, Animal Control
Officer, and Erin Kearney, Associate City Solicitor, as well as the testimony of the appellant,
the Committee hereby confirms the designation of Prohibited Dog appli
pursuant to By-law 2014-142 assigned the following conditions for the keeping of said
Prohibited Dog:
Respondent by Officer Reiley Schause-Merrifield, Animal Control Officer, the
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth; and pursuant to By-law
2014-142 assigns the following conditions for said Prohibited Dog:
Follo
owner is required to provide proof satisfactory to the Poundkeeper that the dog has
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
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and that it would be considered at the December 14, 2020, Council meeting. In addition, a
Notice of Decision was sent to the Appellant and the Respondents via registered mail on
January 12, 2021
would be considered by Council and the process for registering as a delegation.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authoritiesrelated to this matter.
APPROVEDBY:Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
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