HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-2024-136 - Noise Exemption – Greek Food Festival -527 Bridgeport Road
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 22, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of Enforcement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Steve Vrentzos, Manager of Enforcement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7375
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 1
DATE OF REPORT: March 12, 2024
REPORT NO.: CSD-2024-136
SUBJECT: Noise Exemption Greek Food Festival -527 Bridgeport Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo
& District for their Annual Greek Food Festival at 527 Bridgeport Road, to be held on June
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82023, from 12pm 11pm and June 92024, from 12pm 10pm
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Annual Greek Food Festival will be taking place
on June 8 and 9, 2024.
A noise exemption is being sought on June 8, 2024 12pm 11pm and June 9, 2024 from
12pm to 10pm.
A contact person will be onsite and available to work with staff.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Kitchener-Waterloo & District are
hosting their Annual Greek Food Festival and are requesting a noise exemption.
REPORT:
The Greek Food Festival will be hosting their annual family-friendly celebration which takes place
on the church grounds. It features authentic, homemade Greek cuisine and delectable desserts.
Guests are entertained by traditional Greek dance performances and a live Greek band that will
have amplified sound.
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This annual festival is celebrating its 42 year and has become a tradition in the region and
clearly depicts the spirit of the Greek culture.
Staff have made arrangements to have an onsite contact person during the event should any
concerns arise.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizer is responsible for ensuring this event is communicated throughout the
community in advance of the event.
APPROVED BY:
Michael May, DCAO