HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-18-099 - Noise Exemption - Bingemans - Flavours of our World FestivalREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:September 10, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200, ext. 7592
PREPARED BY:Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200, ext. 7592
WARD (S) INVOLVED:1
DATE OF REPORT:August 24, 2018
REPORT NO.:CSD-18-099
SUBJECT:NOISE EXEMPTION BINGEMANS 425 BINGEMAN CENTRE
DRIVE FLAVOURS OF OUR WORLD FESTIVAL
___________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to Bingemans on the Grand for the Flavours of Our World music festival taking
thth
place on October 122018 from 6pm-11pm, October 132018 from 3pm 11pm and
th
October 142018 from 3pm 9pm.
This exemption is subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with, will
render the noise exemption null and void:
a)There shall be no offensive language, in the opinion of City staff, generated from
the music events, audible in any adjacent residential neighbourhood. The event
organizers will ensure that there is an on-site contact person accessible to
correspond with City staff at all times during the event(s);
b)The event organizer will be responsible for the cost of a pay-duty Noise Officer, to
be assigned specifically to these event(s);
c)The event organizers agree to respond accordingly to requests from City staff,
during the event(s), in order to address community concerns that may arise with
regard to the impact of noise heard within adjacent residential areas; and
d)The maximum decibel level (dba) audible from a residential area shall not exceed
55 dba.
BACKGROUND:
is a new venue that has hosted severalmusic concerts/events over
the summer season. Theyare requesting a noise exemption forthe Flavours of Our World music
festival taking place October 12 14, 2018.
REPORT:
Flavours of Our World is returning to Kitchener with a showcase of musical performances. The
three day concert event will be held at Bingemans on the Grand and will include something for
the whole family.
***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance.
2 - 1
The goal of the Flavours of Our World festival is to introduce beauty, culture and fun from around
the world. This includes music, food, arts and crafts from several different countries. There will
also be a fun zone for children where you will see art, crafts and games.
Musical performances will showcase several genres of different flavours of music such as pop,
rock, R&B, hip hop, country and indie. Some of the guest performers that have been booked
include, Jully Black, Elyse Saunders, FiddleStix, Sarah McDougall, The Santerias and Joshua
Hueto.
Theevent organizers for this event anticipate an attendance of approximately 3,000 people per
day.
The stage design for this venue is directed (facing) North East which is directed towards a large
wooded and industrial area towards the city limits. This stage direction should minimize impact
on surrounding neighbouring properties.
It should be noted that weather conditions can play a role with regard to sound dispersion. At
this point we would not be able to predict the impact of weather during the event however it will
be closely monitored during the event.
Staff will work with theevent organizers and will conduct sound testing to ensure the sound
output conforms withthe prescribed dba levelthat has been recommended.The event
producers will implement as many possible noise mitigation efforts through placementas well
as technology advances for this event.
The By-law Enforcement Division will be assigninga Noise Officer to monitor theevent(s). The
event organizers will ensure that there is an on-site contact available during the event(s)who
will be available to By-law Enforcement staff, if required, to address any concerns raised.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Therecommendationofthisreportsupportstheachievementofthestrategicvision
throughthedeliveryofcoreservice.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is anticipated that the cost of a paid duty Noise Officer, will be a minimum of $800 for the event.
This cost will be billed to the event organizer.
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, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
2 - 2