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REPORT T0: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee ,
DATE OF MEETING: May 30, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services, Ext. 2325
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, Ext. 2753 ~
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9 and 10
DATE OF REPORT: May 18, 2011
REPORT NO.: CSD-11-069
SUBJECT: EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) -KYAC UNITY
JAM
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) on Friday, August 19, 2011, between the hours of 4
P.M. and 11:30 P.M. for the 9t" Annual Unity Jam concert to be held in the Civic Square.
BACKGROUND:
KYAC is a group of volunteers between the ages 14 and 24 who work in collaboration with the
City of Kitchener Community Services Department to raise awareness and organize positive
youth action to address issues facing youth in our community. Participants work together on
specific tasks in what KYAC calls action groups. Currently there are three action groups: Youth
Special Events, Youth Awards and Recognition, and Youth Issues.
REPORT:
The KYAC Special Events Action Group are planning their 9t"Annual Unity Jam concert, a
youth music festival featuring local youth musicians and artists. The event is planned to take
place on Friday, August 19, 2011, from 5 pm to 11 pm in the City of Kitchener Civic Square.
KYAC is requesting an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise) between the hours of 4:00 PM and
11:30 PM on August 19t". The nature of the noise that will be produced is live music, crowds
(last year we had approximately 300 people attend the event) and skateboarding. The
permanent stage in Civic Square will be used and the speakers will face into Civic Square
allowing for most sounds to be blocked by City Hall buildings.
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KYAC projects give youth the opportunity to gain experience such as leadership, oral and
written communication, event planning, media outreach, research, public speaking and
presentations. Not only does KYAC provide skills for future success, members are also working
towards a common goal of improving views on youth and shedding negative stereotypes.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Approval of a noise exemption for this event supports the Community Priorities of Quality of Life,
Leadership and Community Engagement and Dynamic Downtown, as contained in the City's
Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
All local businesses and the adjacent residential area will be notified of the event through letters
and through announcements to the Kitchener BIA.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Mike Selling, Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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