Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks
The Economic Development and Parks Committee recommends:
(1)adoption of the report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
subject to amending Recommendation No.(1) by striking out all the words after the words "objective of" in
Recommendation No.(1) and inserting in lieu thereof the words "reviewing the provision of an off-leash fenced area
as well as the acceptability of the forested area as an off-leash zone.", so that such Recommendation now reads:
"(1)that the Sherwood Park site be the subject of an accelerated review and consultation process with the
objective of reviewing the provision of an off-leash fenced area as well as the acceptability of the forested area being
an off-leash zone."
(2)adoption of Recommendations Nos. (1), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of the report (March 10, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to deleting the words "with the exception
of Sherwood Park" in Recommendation No. (1);
(3)that the following areas be added to the study as potential off-leash zones:
(a)Terraview/Willowfield Park;
(b)Sunnybrook Park;
(c)Sorauren Park;
(d)Waterfront east of the Argonaut Rowing Club; and
(e)High Park;
(4)that a communication strategy or plan be put in place once off-leash areas have been established, and that such
strategy include posting signs in pet food stores, veterinary clinics and parks; and
(5)that the minutes of the Sherwood Park Dog Owners meeting of May 19, 1999 be appended to the study.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee reports, for the information of Council, having requested the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to analyze whether line marking can be installed with
signs indicating off-leash areas and report back to the Economic Development and Parks Committee in that regard.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee submits the following report (June 3, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
To acknowledge the resolution from the former North York Community Council, to ban dogs off-leash from the
naturalized area of Sherwood Park, and to have the Department with Ward Councillors proceed with a community
consultation process to consider an alternate fenced-in dogs off-leash location in the park.
Source of Funds:
Funding in the amount of $10,000.00 to $48,000.00 (depending of the type of fencing most appropriate) will be required to
install a fenced-in area. Funds for this purpose are not currently available and would be requested as part of the 2000
budget submission.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the Sherwood Park site be the subject of an accelerated review and consultation process with the objective of
relocating the current dogs off-leash area to a new fenced in location as shown on the attached map (Appendix "A");
(2)until the process to review the new fenced-in location is completed, the existing leash free area be maintained; and
(3)appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
On April 6, 1999, the Sherwood Park Advisory Committee held a public meeting. In attendance were Councillors Anne
Johnston and Michael Walker, North Toronto, and Parks and Recreation staff. The meeting was attended by approximately
100 area residents. There was strong support for and against the North York Community Council resolution.
As a result, it is recommended that a further community consultation process be conducted to review a possible alternative
fenced-in location for dogs to roam unleashed, in Sherwood Park.
Justification:
North York Community Council passed a resolution banning dogs off-leash in the naturalized area of Sherwood Park. This
portion of the park currently falls under the jurisdiction of North York Community Council. The Guidelines for Dogs
Off-Leash, also does not support dogs to be off-leash in a naturalized area. As a result, it is recommended that
arrangements be made immediately to relocate the dogs-off-leash area in Sherwood Park.
An alternate fenced-in location is being proposed in Sherwood Park, to be reviewed through a community consultation
process. This proposal is to support those members of the community who still desire a dogs off-leash area in Sherwood
Park, and to be considerate of public safety and to limit environmental damage to the park as much as possible.
Conclusions:
That an accelerated community consultation proceed to confirm the proposed new fenced-in site location, and that the
existing area be maintained in the short term.
Contact Names:
Mr. Mario Zanetti, Director of Parks and Recreation, South District, 392-1905; Ms. Anne Valliere, Manager of Parks and
Recreation, South District, 392-1909.
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(A copy of the map (Appendix "A") and Appendices 1 and 2 referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to each
Member of Council with the agenda of the Economic Development and Parks Committee meeting June 21, 1999, and a
copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also submits the following report (March10, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to provide additional information as requested by City Council at its meeting of July 29, 30
and 31, 1998.
Source of Funds:
Not applicable at this time.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)all existing off-leash areas in the former City of Toronto, North York and Etobicoke, with the exception of Sherwood
Park, continue for the present time. In the former City of Toronto only four out of 23 existing sites meet the new
guidelines. It is, therefore, recommended that a site by site review be conducted during the next 12 months involving local
residents and Councillors, with a report back to Toronto Community Council;
(2)keeping with the recommendation from North York Community Council, the existing off-leash area at Sherwood Park
be discontinued as a result of on-going concerns of neighbouring residents and park visitors;
(3)potential new off-leash areas that conform to the new off-leash guidelines and that the following sites be further
considered in association with the community and Councillors:
North York -- fenced in dog runs at Sunnybrook Park, Earl Bales Park and Downsview Dells Park; and
Etobicoke/York -- West Deane, Ravenscrest, Bloordale, Smythe, Cruikshank and Coronation Parks; and
if there is support for these sites, a final decision would be made by the appropriate Community Council;
(4)the Medical Officer of Health be requested to report to the Board of Health and the Economic Development
Committee, at a future date, regarding a policy and costs for more effective enforcement of existing by-laws regarding
stoop and scoop and dogs off-leash;
(5)at sites where problems with compliance to the by-law are persistent, the Parks and Recreation Division be granted
authority to suspend the off-leash areas and submit a report to the appropriate Community Council for review; and
(6)appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
At its meeting on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998, City Council adopted Recommendation No. (1) of the joint report (June 30,
1998) to the July 16, 1998 meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee which outlined a new
process and guidelines for designating off-leash areas in the City of Toronto. Pursuant to this report Council requested a
report back to Economic Development Committee on the following items:
(a)review all existing arrangements where off-leash areas currently exist and report back with suggested amendments in
accordance with Recommendation No. (1) (Report to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee);
(b) the potential off-leash areas which conform to the new off-leash guidelines in Toronto;
(c)the cost to properly fence off-leash areas; and
(d)an effective enforcement by-law with respect to illegal unleashed dogs in City parks and violations of stoop and scoop
regulations.
Further, the Board of Health, at its meeting of December 16, 1998, referred recommendations of Community Councils with
respect to this policy to the Economic Development Committee for consideration. (Please see Appendix "A").
Comments:
The Uniform Parks By-law that was consistent across all the former municipalities stipulates that no person having control
of any dog shall allow it to run at large, except in a designated area. Permitting dogs to roam unleashed in City parks is a
controversial issue given the challenge of satisfying the interests of all park patrons. Out of a total of 25 existing off-leash
areas 23 are in the former City of Toronto and of these only four sites meet the new guidelines. The experience of the
former City of Toronto has been that damage to the parks has been a serious ongoing problem, the stoop and scoop by-law
is frequently violated and dogs are often off leash beyond designated areas into on-leash areas, neighbourhood streets and
private property. Further there is frequently a conflict between dogs off leash and other park patrons leading to intimidation
and discomfort that in some cases has included personal injury. On the other hand, dog owning city residents benefit from
dog companionship, security, social and recreational activity. Dogs off-leash areas promote dog owners socializing in parks
creating a presence that may enhance the perception of public safety and act as a deterrent to inappropriate or criminal
activities. Because of the potential for conflict between the interests of different park users, the Department recommends
that a site by site review of the existing sites in the former City of Toronto be conducted during the next 12 months
involving local residents and councillors with a report back to Toronto Community Council.
As a result of ongoing complaints and concerns from neighbours and non dog owning park users, North York Community
Council has recommended the immediate suspension of the dogs off-leash area in Sherwood Park. The off-leash area is
located in the forested area of Sherwood Park and staff and the Sherwood Park Advisory Committee report damage to the
environmentally sensitive forest ecosystem. Sherwood Park is ostensibly entirely off-leash since the majority of dog
owners using this park allow their dogs to run unleashed in all areas of the park. This park is also a favourite location for
professional dog walkers who walk multiple dogs at one time.
Some Community Councils such as Etobicoke have declared an interest in the establishment of more off-leash areas in
parks where they would conform to the new off-leash guidelines. There has also been interest in fenced-in dog runs
expressed by residents of North York. Fenced-in dog runs have been used with some success in other cities. There is
currently one fenced-in dog run in North York and one in the former Toronto. Where the park is large enough to
accommodate a fenced-in dog run without removing valuable park space from general use, this approach may be a good
one. However, lack of compliance with the stoop and scoop by-law causes a concentration of dog faeces and having the
assistance of the local dog owners group is essential. Council requested that the Department provide information on the
cost of properly fencing off-leash areas. Installation costs vary from $45.00 to $90.00 per linear foot for fencing and
$250.00 and up for gates.
Council requested that the Department recommend an effective enforcement policy for dogs off-leash areas and the stoop
and scoop by-law. Since enforcement of the by-law rests with the Animal Service of the Division of Public Health
Department, staff have consulted with the Medical Officer of Health with regards to this item. There are a number of ways
to approach enforcement, ranging from additional Animal Service Officers to increase the regularity of park visitation, the
production of educational brochures that can be handed out to the public to encourage their co-operation, to the
involvement of local community groups in public education. The Medical Officer of Health be requested to report to the
Board of Health and the Economic Development Committee, at a future date, regarding a policy and costs for more
effective enforcement of existing by-laws regarding stoop and scoop and dogs off-leash.
Conclusions:
Dogs off-leash areas if appropriately located can provide a desirable public service. However, existing areas need further
review to determine their continuance and new areas should only be established where the site is in compliance with the
new guidelines and with the active support of local community groups who will participate in clean up, friendly policing
and education. Where space exists fenced-in dog runs may be the best answer. Effective enforcement may require further
resource allocation to the Animal Services of the Division of Public Health.
Contact Name:
Mr. John A. Macintyre, Director of Parks and Recreation, Central Services and the Waterfront, 397-4451.
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(Report dated December 16, 1998, addressed to the
Economic Development Committee from the City Clerk)
Recommendations:
The Board of Health at its meeting on December 1, 1998 referred the following recommendations of Community Councils
with respect to the Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in City Parks, the establishment of leash-free zones in
the City and the regulation of dog walkers, to the Economic Development Committee for consideration:
From Toronto Community Council:
"(6)the following off leash hours be instituted in Jean Sibelius Park for a period of six months:
Weekdays : 7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Weekends:8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
(7)the Park Users' Committee of the Annex Residents' Association be recognized as the "dog watch community group"
for the Jean Sibelius Park, as requested by City policy on leash-free areas in City parks."
From Etobicoke Community Council:
"(2)strongly supported the introduction of leash-free areas in City Parks and endorsed the Uniform Policy for Leashed
and Unleashed Dogs in Parks;
(4)endorsed the Stoop and Scoop Provision of the proposed by-law and its appropriate enforcement."
From North York Community Council:
"(1)WHEREAS our recreational parks are being overrun by irresponsible dog owners who are allowing their dogs to run
loose; and
WHEREAS the responsible dog owner has become increasingly fed up with the conduct of the irresponsible dog owner;
and
WHEREAS the irresponsible dog owner has put the City in a very difficult situation; and
WHEREAS it has contributed in the public having less faith in trusting loose dogs; and
WHEREAS the City's enforcement of the dog loose leash by-law should become heightened;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City's Health Department carry out aggressive enforcement of the following
by-laws as they relate to dogs and dog owners:
Dog loose leash, stoop and scoop, noise and biting;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
(1)should an offence be acknowledged by the City's Health Department, the dog owner be given written warning on a
first and second offence of the by-law; and
(2)should a third offence be acknowledged by the City's Health Department, that a fine be set for the dog owner at a
minimum fine of $1,000.00;
AND:
"(5)Recommendation No. (4) embodied in the joint report (June 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism and the Medical Officer of Health, as amended by Clause No. 1 of Report No. 7 of The
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, be amended to provide for the following:
'That the off-leash area in Sherwood Park be discontinued pending the fast track evaluation that is currently under way.';
and that this amendment also be forwarded to the Economic Development Committee".
The Board of Health reports, for the information of the Economic Development Committee, having:
(1)(a)referred all material before the Board of Health with the exception of those matters referred to in the foregoing
Recommendation, to the Board of Health for its January1999 meeting, and requested the Medical Officer of Health, in
consultation with the City Solicitor, to report thereon with a revised by-law taking into account the concerns and
suggestions of the deputants and people who had written in to the Board, and any other recommended amendments deemed
appropriate;
(b)requested that this revised by-law be circulated as early as possible in December to all deputants and other interested
persons; and
(c)requested that deputations not be heard at the January 1999 meeting, but that written submissions would be welcomed;
(2)referred the following recommendations of the Animal Services Advisory Committee back to that Committee for
further consideration:
"m.(1)give consideration to the feasibility of establishing future by-laws:
(c)to licence/identify and regulate the keeping of and use of guard dogs, including such things as hours of work and
training; and
(e)to regulate the use of poisons and adhesives";
(3)requested the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health on:
(a)details on a public education campaign regarding spay/neuter clinics;
(b)a clarification of the provisions of the by-law with respect to attendant working dogs (e.g., seeing-eye dogs);
(4)referred the following motions placed by Councillor Prue to the Medical Officer of Health for consideration of
including these into the revised by-law:
"(a)including in Section Part VII, Pigeons, a recommended number of pigeons that may be kept on the property of the
person keeping the pigeons;
(b)an appeal process which would consider exemptions, in certain situations, for animals included on Schedule "A";
(c)that the exemption definition contained in the Birds order/family of Psittaciformes be revised to conform with the
federal legislation as set out in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) or the
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)."
Background:
The Board of Health at its meeting on December 1, 1998, had before it a report (October 29, 1998) from the City Solicitor
respecting the Revised Animal Control By-law, providing the Board of Health with a revised draft animal control by-law
which reflects the recommendations made by the Animal Services Advisory Sub-Committee of the Board of Health; and
recommending that authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council in the form or substantially in the form
of the draft by-law attached to the foregoing report.
The Board also had before it the following reports/communications:
-(November 16, 1998) from Councillor Irene Jones, Chair, Animal Services Sub-Committee of the Board of Health;
-(September 16, 1998) from the Interim Contact, Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit, addressed to all
Community Councils;
-(October 21, 1998) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council;
-(October 19, 1998) from the City Clerk, East York Community Council;
-(October 16, 1998) from the City Clerk, Etobicoke Community Council;
-(October 19, 1998) from the City Clerk, North York Community Council;
-(October 20, 1998) from the City Clerk, York Community Council;
-(November 17, 1998) from the City Clerk, Scarborough Community Council;
-(October 11, 1998) from Mr. Joseph Frankovic and Ms. Janet Lawrence, Toronto, Ontario;
-.(November 5, 1998) from Mr. Louis McCann, Executive Director, PIJAC Canada (Pet Industry Joint Advisory
Council);
-(November 6, 1998) from Ms. Margaret S. Both, Vice-President, OHS;
-(October 26, 1998) from Dr. Wolfgang Zenker, Burloak Animal Clinic, Oakville, Ontario;
-(November 2, 1998) from C. M. McIntosh and Ms. Margaret Ratan, Don Mills, Ontario;
-(September 30, 1998) from Mr. Jack Warren, Toronto, Ontario;
-(October 6, 1998) from Mr. Vernon Nixon, Toronto, Ontario;
-(October 12, 1998) from Ms. Rhea Plosker and Mr. Michael Carter, Toronto, Ontario;
-(October 12, 1998) from Ms. Holly Penfound and Mr. Lesli Bisgould, Directors, Zoocheck Canada Inc.;
-(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Ian Clifford, Toronto, Ontario;
-(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Heather Speakman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(October 18, 1998) from Ms. Sheila Bacher, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 15, 1998) from Ms. Thea Botsford, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 17, 1998) from Ms. Heather Hogben, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 18, 1998) from Ms. Lois Horst, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 27, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health;
-(November 21, 1998) from Ms. Zennia Savaryn, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 17, 1998) from Ms. Carol Lau, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-(November 23, 1998) from Ms. Helen Roman Barber, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 24, 1998) from Ms. Elyse Tytel, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 25, 1998) from Chris Whitelaw, on behalf of Aquarium Services Warehouse Outlets;
-(November 25, 1998) from Ms. Lori A. Welbourn, Cavan, Ontario;
-(July 28, 1998) from Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby, Kingsway Humber, forwarding a communication (undated) from
Ms. Veronika Hering;
-(November 25, 1998) from Ms. Eileen Elmy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 20, 1998) from Ms. Penny Walker, Thornhill, Ontario;
-(November 27, 1998) from Ms. Janet M. Shea and Children, Newmarket, Ontario;
-(November 27, 1998) from Ms. Mary and Mr. Bob Long, Scarborough, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Ms. A. Teresa Kowalishin, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 25, 1998) from Mr. Christopher Holoboff, The Avicultural Advancement Council of Canada, Toronto;
-(November 18, 1998) from Mr. Jim Albani, East York, forwarded by Councillor Michael Prue, East York;
-(November 18, 1998) from B. Buckle, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 30, 1998) from Ms. Anne Leon, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 29, 1998) from Ms. Veronica Pees, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 18, 1998) from Ms. Jennifer Polk, on behalf of The Kindness Club;
-(Undated) from Ms. Patricia Thiessen, Chairman, Putting People First, Canada;
-(November 30, 1998) from Ms. Maria Kasstan, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 25, 1998) from Mr. Baxter H. Boyde, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 30, 1998) from the Toronto Humane Society;
-(November 30, 1998) from Mr. Christopher Holoboff, Barrister and Solicitor;
-(November 29, 1998) from Dr. Rick Axelson, The Links Road Animal & Bird Clinic;
-(November 28, 1998) from H. Makarewicz, Toronto, Ontario;
-(November 30, 1998) from Ms. Mary Ann Clifton, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Various dates) Various communications submitted by Councillor Anne Johnston;
-(November 30, 1998) from Dr. B. Mingram, P.V.M., Clarington Animal Hospital;
-(November 30, 1998) from Ms. Grace Hall, Adopt-A-Dog/Save-A-Life;
-(November 30, 1998) from Mr. Conrad Beaubien, Toronto, Ontario;
-.(November 30, 1998) from Ms. Frances Rodenburg, Executive Director, Canadian Federation of Humane Societies;
-(Undated) from Ms. Natalia Mayer and Mr. Derek Smith, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Ontario Herpetological Society;
-Photo of corn snake at the North York Animal Shelter;
-(December 1, 1998) from Mr. Brian Eddy, Founding President of the Parrot Association of Canada and Life Member of
the World Parrot Trust;
-(December 1, 1998) from Ms. Christine Schramm, President, Rainforest Reptile Refuge Society;
-(Undated) from Mr. Steve Marks, Toronto, Ontario;
-(December 1, 1998) from Chris Holoboff, forwarding copy of Bird Talk, January 1999;
-(December 1, 1998) from Mr. Rob Laidlaw and Ms. Holly Penfound, Directors, Zoocheck Canada Inc.;
-(December 1, 1998) from Mr. Tom Mason, Toronto Zoo;
-(Undated) from Ms. Jenny Pearce, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Mr. Jeff Hathaway, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-(December 1, 1998) from Ms. Marlene Semple, Annex Animal Rescue, Toronto; and
-(November 30, 1998) from F. Everitt and F.F. Everitt, Toronto, Ontario.
The following persons appeared before the Board of Health in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. Eric Pressman, Toronto, Ontario;
-Heath Thomas, Scarborough, Ontario;
-Ms. Josephine Polk, The Kindness Club, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Michael Lockey, Toronto Parrot Club;
-Ms. Anne Parker, Weston, Ontario;
-Ms. Victoria Earle, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario S.P.C.A.;
-Ms. Nathalie Karvonen, Toronto Wildlife Centre;
-Ms. Valerie Wyatt, Guelph, Ontario;
-Mr. Brian Eddy, Founding President of The Parrot Association of Canada, and Life Member of The World Parrot Trust,
Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Margaret Both and Ms. Carol Both, Aurora, Ontario;
-Ms. Melissa Drake, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-Adelaide Bell, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Mike Murphy, Toronto, Ontario;
-Chris Pritchard, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Lois Horst, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. George Haeh, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Zennia Savaryn, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Gayle Murphy, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Veronica Hering, Toronto, Ontario;
-Dr. Petra Burgmann, Animal Hospital of High Park;
-Mr. Keith Burgess, Ontario Director, PIJAC Canada, and Pet Paradise;
-Ms. Arlene Lannon, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Jennifer Jones, Markham, Ontario;
-Mr. Grant Crossman, Ontario Exotic Pet Council, Port Credit, Ontario;
-Mr. Steve Marks, Barrie, Ontario;
-Ms. Valerie Scott, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Rob Summers, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-Professor Sylvia Mittler, Scarborough, Ontario;
-Chris Holoboff, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Steve Ellis, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Diane Grell Thow, East York, Ontario;
-Ms. Linda Pitney, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Mark Hagan, Scarborough, Ontario;
-Dr. W. G. E. Zenker, Burloak Animal Clinic, Oakville, Ontario;
-Mr. Merlin Andrew, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Holly Penfound, Zoocheck Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario;
-Chris Whitelaw, on behalf of Aquarium Services Warehouse Outlets, Markham, Ontario;
-Mr. David Rosenfeld, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Teresa Kowalishin, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Louis McCann, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Canada (PIJAC), Pointe Claire, Quebec;
-Ms. Paula Neilson, North York, Ontario;
-Ms. Rose Jackson, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Alan Heisey, Kerzner, Papazian, MacDermid, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of PJ's Pet Stores, Toronto,
Ontario;
-Dr. Rick Axelson, The Links Road Animal & Bird Clinic, North York, Ontario;
-Mr. Mike Elioff, Ontario Turtle & Tortoise Society, Oakville, Ontario;
-Ms. Jacquie Blackburn, Scarborough, Ontario;
-Maris White, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Dominic Clarke, Menagerie Petshop, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Peter Mostert, c/o Mr. Christopher Holoboff, Barrister & Solicitor, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Rick Parker, Canadian Wrangler Motion Picture Animals Ltd.;
-Ms. Rose Kologie, Ajax, Ontario;
-Mr. Tom Mason, Acting Curator of Birds, and Curator of Invertebrates, Toronto Zoo;
-Ms. Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada;
-Mr. Mike Coward, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Sharon Boon, Scarborough, Ontario;
-Ms. Jenny Pearce, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-Mr. Jeff Hathaway, Etobicoke, Ontario;
-Mr. Mike Murphy, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Christine Pellegrini, North York, Ontario;
-Ms. Marlene Semple, Annex Cat Rescue, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Jim Martin, Toronto, Ontario; and
-Mr. Rob Laidlaw, Director, Zoocheck.
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The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following communications:
-(March 24, 1999) from Ms. Gail S. Gibson, President, Sherwood Park Dog Owners Association;
-(March 25, 1999) from Mr. Jeffrey Y. Herman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from Vancy K. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Dr. D. Robertson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from Ms. Naomi Kane, Former President of the Sherwood Park Dog Owners Association;
-(March 28, 1999) from Mr. Lars and Ms. Madeleine Henriksson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Mr. D. Ross MacKinnon, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 27, 1999) from Ms. Marissa Richmond and Ms. Stacey Curtis, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Dr. Betty Kershner, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Mr. Robert F. Brooks, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Dr. D. Wilson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Mr. Ed Timermanis, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 21, 1999) from Ms. Susan B. Manley, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 27, 1999) from Ms. Lucienne Watt, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from Ms. Barbara Judges, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from Ms. Fionna Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from P.N. Wesson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from M.Y. Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Mr. Paul Clark, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) Petition from seven area residents;
-(Undated) from Ms. Jennifer A. Gough and Mr. Michael B. Ayoub, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Ms. Gina Grant and Mr. Paul Schiratti, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Ms. Kathy Mackie, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Ms. Jill Bridge, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Mr. Norman Steinhart and Ms. Pam Halpern, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Ms. Suzanne Mackie, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Dr. John A. Sloane, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 16, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Mueller, Chair, Community Standards (Sub-Committee of) Crime S.C.O.P.E.
Etobicoke Office;
-(March 17, 1999) from Beacon Hill Tenants Association, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 24, 1999) from Councillor David Miller, High Park - Parkdale;
-(March 26, 1999) from Mrs. Sheila Kennedy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 26, 1999) from Mr. Frederick M. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Mr. Mike and Ms. Angel LeClair, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Diane Barker, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from area residents;
-(Undated) from Ms. Carla Hoyer, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Ms. Birgitta Sigfridsson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mr. Thomas Frank, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mr. James McGivern, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Thomas B. Akin, Ms. Mary Akin, Mr. Thomas Akin and Ms.Holly Akin, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Lisa S. Kennedy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Beth Hannon, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Linda Li, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Dun, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Howard Tencer, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Linda Zarytski, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Carol Herling, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Julia Sublett and Mr. Steve Fowler, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Mr. Don Robertson and Ms. Cecile Robertson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Julia Nairne and Mr. Robert Roy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Hilary Braun, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Tom Gilchrist, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Ralph T.I. Sickinger, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Ms. Elaine Schillinger, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Jeffrey Alan Payne, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Joan Cass, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Megan Coles, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Sid Dolgoy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Lawlor Rochester, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Jennifer Burton, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 28, 1999) from Ms. Hilary Duggan, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Jim Burtnick, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Boris Broz, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Sylvia Gowans, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. John Saltmarsh, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Stella Abesdris, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Sharon McKnight and Mr. Jack Mills, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Marilyn Bergman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Pauline Tice, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Maura Matesic, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Janet Terry, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Margaret Cardy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Kevan Staples, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from Ms. Cheryl Lester, Toronto, Ontario;
-(Undated) from C.S. McCracken, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Martha Shea, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Rita Taryan and Mr. Raj Gandesha, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Ms. Susan Cooke, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 29, 1999) from Mr. Rob Morse and Ms. Carolyn Silvey, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 30, 1999) from Ms. Cynthia Forbes, Toronto, Ontario;
-(March 30, 1999) from Mr. John C. Thomson and Ms. Marie-Hélène Benais, Toronto, Ontario;
-(May 4, 1999) from Mr. Hollis Rinehart, Chair, Sherwood Park Advisory Committee;
-(March 25, 1999) from Ms. Shoshanah Silverman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 5, 1999) from Ms. Jill Bridge, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 12, 1999) from Mr. Mark and Ms. Kathy Ciavaglia, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 12, 1999) from Mr. Jean-Paul Gagnon, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 12, 1999) from Ms. Mary and Mr. Drew Davis, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 12, 1999) from Dr. Lance and Mrs. Elyse Belchetz, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 13, 1999) from Mr. Jason Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 13, 1999) from Ms. Mary Templin, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 13, 1999) from Ms. D. Jane Forbes-Roberts, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Shirley Marcenuik, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Sandra Kellogg, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Gordon Gable, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Bob Coles, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Evelyn Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Leslie C. Smith, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Erica Ehm, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Mary Anne Cecutti, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Robert G. Brooks, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Carolyn Mustor, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Stephen Carr, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Kristine Sonnenberg, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mrs. Sheila Kennedy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Patrick and Ms. Arlene Jube, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Kate Hayes and Mr. David Faassen, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Ian Meadows, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Alice LeBlanc, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Eloise Lewis, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Mr. Richard S. Sutin, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Pauline Tice, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Judy Jahnke, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Michelle C. Phillips, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Michael Kerbel, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Eric Ashford, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Ms. Barbara Muzyka, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from C. Somerville, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto;
-(May 25, 1999) from Mr. George Brady, Toronto, Ontario;
-(May 26, 1999) from Mr. Bill Phillips, President, Lawrence Park Ratepayers' Association, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 10, 1999) from Ms. Helen Cooper, Member, Sherwood Park Dog Owners Association, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 11, 1999) from Ms. Evelyn Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 11, 1999) from Mr. Robert and Ms. Cheryl Lee, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 14, 1999) from Mr. Jason Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Carol Herling, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from D. C. Stott, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Sharon Goldberg, President, Fifeshire Road Area Community Association, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Dr. D. Weingarten, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Dana Burns, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Ms. Risa Gitelman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 15, 1999) from Mr. Gil and Ms. Gail Faclier, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Shoshanah Silverman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Marian Neal, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Mavis Himes and Mr. Lawlor Rochester, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Mrs. Donna McDonald, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Sylvia Lassam, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Lise Sklar, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Alicia Tickle, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Ms. Naomi Kane, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Mr. Philip Creighton, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Mr. Millard S. Roth, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 16, 1999) from Pat Pape, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Mr. Dave Fraser, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Daisy C. Falle, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Grace Donald, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Suzanne Mackie, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Maggie Bergamo, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Nancy J. Perkins, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Bryna and Mr. Ken Back, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Ms. Anne Robertson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Public Affairs Advisor, Toronto Humane Society, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. Arnold Massey, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Nol Wenneker, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jane Taylor, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Constance Sheriff and Mr. John Sheriff, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. George Kelk, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Louise E. Cumming, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Dr. Christopher R. Forrest and Dr. Sandra Landolt, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. Alastair T. Gordon, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Chris Seymour, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Bonus, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Donna Wilson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. Paul Freedman, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Sonia Ryerson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. Sid Dolgoy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Dianne Rae, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) Petition signed by area residents;
-(June 18, 1999 from Mr. John Hopkins, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jennifer Selskey, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. David Rhodes, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Stephanie Owens, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jean MacKay, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Calay Vangroll, Mr. Raymond Vangroll, Ms.NancyVangroll and Mr. Jonathon Vangroll,
Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jan Brandkvist, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from S. Hoey, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from K. Zarnett, H. Zarnett, B. Zarnett, V. Kraniou R. Vice, S.Hernando, P. James and F. Murray,
Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Karen Behie, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Gail Gibson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Mueller, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Ms. Cynthia Luks, Mr. Eric Luks, Ms. Vanessa Luks and Mr.AndyLuks, Toronto Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Petition signed by area residents;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Karen Carter, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Ms. Becky Thorson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 18, 1999) from Mr. Frederick M. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mrs. S. Bart, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Mr. Gunnel Brandkvist, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Ms. Eileen and Mr. Harvey Simmons, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Dr. John A. Sloane, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from M.A. Murray, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Beth Alber, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 199) from Mr. Denis and Ms. Jennifer Richardson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mr. Frederick M. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Eve Petit, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 19, 1999) from Ms. Rosemary Crean Gray, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Mr. Michael W. Carter and Ms. Rhea S. Plosker, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mr. James Kertesz, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Ms. Barbara Judges, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mr. David Wesson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Ms. Alison Wesson, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 17, 1999 from Ms. Renata Kraszewski, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Mr. Howard C. Flood, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Beth Ratcliffe, Ms. Julia McLaughlin, and H.B. Skinner, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Zoë Shanoff, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Dr. Lorne and Mrs. Susan Rotstein, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Kathy Lowinger, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Risa Lean, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 22, 1999) from Ms. Mary S. Roy, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Nancy L. Burns, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Mr. Glenn Schmelzle, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Mr. Michael Grant, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 20, 1999) from Ms. Kim and Mr. James Roblin, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Mr. John Moore, Ms. Corinne Moore, Mr. Jarrett Moore and Mr. Hayden Moore, Toronto,
Ontario;
-(undated) from Ms. Fionna Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
-(undated) from Mr. Michael Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
-(June 21, 1999) from Ms. Petra Hamann, Toronto, Ontario; and
-(June 17, 1999) from Mr. Peter Payne, Ms. Alina Payne and Ms. Julia Payne, Toronto, Ontario.
The following Members of Council appeared before the Economic Development and Parks Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
-Councillor Joanne Flint, North York Centre South;
-Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto;
-Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park; and
-Councillor Michael Walker, North Toronto.
The following persons also appeared before the Economic Development and Parks Committee in connection with the
foregoing matter:
-Ms. Anne Robertson, North York, Ontario;
-Ms. Stephanie Thorson, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. John Hopkins, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Eric Pressman, Toronto, Ontario, and filed a copy of his submission;
-Mr. Nathan Shuster, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Leslie Smith, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Nancy Mueller, Toronto, Ontario;
-Dr. Dennis Kussin, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Jane Welch, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Gail Gibson, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Frederick Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
-Mr. Sid Dolgoy, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Lisa Stevens, Toronto, Ontario;
-Ms. Michelle Phillips, Toronto, Ontario; and
-Ms. Eve Petit, Toronto, Ontario.
