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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETI NG: August 15, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department,
Ext. 2325
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, Ext. 2753
WARD(S) INVOL VED: 6
DATE OF REPORT: July 20, 2011
REPORT NO.: CSD-11-091
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST -OUTDOOR CINEMA AT
McLENNAN PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noised of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to the Chandler Mowat Neighbourhood Association, Country Hills Recreation
Association and the Alpine Neighbourhood Association for an outdoor cinema event to
be held at McLennan Park on September 4, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 10:30
PM.
BACKGROUND:
Three neighbourhood associations are planning an outdoor movie night at McLennan Park on
Sunday September 4, 2011. As such, they are requesting an exemption to Chapter 450
(Noise).
REPORT:
This is the first time that such an event has been organized for this Park. It is not anticipated
that the event will generate any significant noise concerns; however it was deemed prudent to
seek a noise exemption.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Approval of a noise exemption for this event supports the Community Priority of Quality of Life,
as contained in the City's Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
This event will be jointly communicated throughout the neighbourhoods by the 3 partnering
associations.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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