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REPORT T0: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 7, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services
Department, 519-741-2325
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-
2753
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 6
DATE OF REPORT: April 30, 2012
REPORT NO.: CSD-12-079
SUBJECT: EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) -MOVIE NIGHT
AT McLENNAN PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) 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 Saturday June 2, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 PM and
11:00 PM.
BACKGROUND:
Three neighbourhood associations are planning an outdoor movie night at McLennan Park on
Saturday June 2, 2012, as a family oriented event. 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 concern, however it was deemed prudent to
seek a noise exemption.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The aforementioned amendments support the Community Priority of Quality of Life, as
contained in the City's Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
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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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