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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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