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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 16, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of Enforcement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of Enforcement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7952
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 1
DATE OF REPORT: April 26, 2022
REPORT NO.: CSD-2022-178
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION BINGEMANS SUMMER EVENTS/OKTOBERFEST
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to Bingemans for several events being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive, as
outlined in CSD-2022-178.
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;
b) 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);
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.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
With the return of in-person festivals and events, Bingemans has begun organizing their
summer events calendar which will take place every Friday and Saturday evening from June
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17, 2022 through Labour Day. The event times will be from 8pm 11pm.
These events will include amplified music or sound.
Bingemans is also seeking an exemption for their Oktoberfest festivities which will be taking
place on the weekends of September 23, 24; September 30, October 1; October 7, 8 from
7pm 1am nightly. This request is similar to previous years.
BACKGROUND:
Bingemans will be holding live music events every Friday and Saturday night over the summer
season which will include concerts and other entertainment. Bingemans is requesting a noise
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exemption for their summer events which will begin on June 17 2022 through Labour Day. The
events will occur between 8pm and 11pm.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
Bingemans is also seeking a noise exemption for their annual Oktoberfest Festivities which will
be held over three consecutive weekends this year, September 23, 24; September 30, October
1; October 7, 8 and which will go until 1am nightly. This request is similar to previous years.
REPORT:
With the return of in-person festivals and events Bingemans has begun organizing their summer
events calendar. Bingemans will be holding outdoor events in the square behind the Kingpin
Bowl Lounge every Friday and Saturday evening from 8pm 11pm beginning June 17, 2022
through the Labour Day weekend.
The summer events calendar will include a series of concerts and other entertainment products
such as comedy presentations, mini festivals, etc. which will include a broad mix of genres
catering to many tastes in our region. Line up announcements are fluid at this time due to the
unique environment in booking acts throughout the province and beyond.
Bingemans is also seeking a noise exemption for their annual Oktoberfest Festivities which will
be held over three consecutive weekends this year, September 23, 24; September 30, October
1; October 7, 8 and which will go until 1am nightly as in previous years. The date changes are
in an effort to accommodate better weather and to match up with more internationally identified
Oktoberfest timing, as well as to take better advantage of local markets. The music line up will
include a mix of local, national and international entertainment artists.
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 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