HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-17-065 - Noise and Parks Closing Exemption - Breithaupt Park
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: August 21, 2017
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: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: June 30, 2017
REPORT NO.: CSD- 17-065
SUBJECT: Noise Exemption and Parks Closing Exemption Request Breithaupt
Park Camping Event Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association
September 9, 2017
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapters 450 (Noise) and 270 (Parks) of the City of
Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association,
for their Camping Event to be held at Breithaupt Park on Saturday September 9-
10, 2017, between the hours of 3pm and noon.
BACKGROUND:
Staff have received a request from the Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association to hold their
second annual community event and campout in Breithaupt Park.
REPORT:
The Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association is planning their second annual overnight
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family campout, on Saturday September 9 and ending on Sunday September 10.
There is a schedule of events that will be taking place throughout the evening including
a potluck dinner or bbq, campfire songs and games, a sunset celebration, a drum circle
and storytelling. Sunday morning will include a family yoga session, games and end
with a pancake breakfast. There will be no alcohol permitted at the event.
The Neighborhood Association is also working with the Kitchener Fire Department to
obtain a permit to allow them to have a campfire again this year.
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There are two separate by law exemptions that will be required, a noise exemption and
an exemption from the parks closing by law (11pm 6am). Staff did not receive any
complaints last year relating to this event and do not anticipate this year to be any
different, however given the potential number of people in attendance and the proximity
to residential homes in the area, staff felt an exemption was appropriate.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association will be notifying all residents within the
surrounding area of the event and the timelines.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jon Rehill, Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services
Department
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