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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-19-012 - Noise Exemption - Greek Food Festival - 527 Bridgeport Road - June 8-9, 2019REPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING:May 13, 2019 SUBMITTED BY:Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200, ext. 7952 PREPARED BY:Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200, ext. 7952 WARD (S) INVOLVED:1 DATE OF REPORT:April 9, 2019 REPORT NO.:CSD-19-012 SUBJECT:NOISE EXEMPTION GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL527 BRIDGEPORT RD JUNE8-9, 2019 ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & Districtfortheir Annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Rd, tobe held on June thth 8, 2019from12:00pm 11:00pm and June 9, 2019 from 12:00pm 10:00pm. BACKGROUND: The Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & District are th hosting their annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Rdon June 8 and 9, 2019and are requesting a noise exemption.A copy of their request is attached. REPORT: th The Greek Food Festival isannualfamily-friendly celebration that takes place on the church grounds. It features authentic, homemade Greek cuisine and delectable desserts. Guests are entertained by traditional Greek dance performances and a live Greek band that will have amplified sound. This annual festival has become a tradition in the region and clearly depicts the spirit of the Greek culture. Staff have made arrangements to have an onsite contact person during the event should any concerns arise. ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 2 - 1 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Therecommendationofthisreportsupportstheachievementofthestrategicvision throughthedeliveryofcoreservice. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The event organizer is responsible for ensuring that this event is communicated throughout the community in advance of the event. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, General Manager Community Services Department & DCAO Enclosed 2 - 2 2 - 3