HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-2025-196 - Noise Exemption - Greek Food Festival - 527 Bridgeport RoadStaff Report
Community Services Department www. kitchen er.ca
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 12, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of Enforcement, 519-783-8516
PREPARED BY: Steve Vrentzos, Manager of Enforcement, 519-783-8548
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 1
DATE OF REPORT: April 15, 2025
REPORT NO.: CSD -2025-196
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 7t" 2025 from 12pm -11 pm and June 8th 2025 from 12pm to 10pm
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to advise of the Annual Greek Food Festival will be taking
place on June 7th and 8th, 2025.
• A noise exemption is being sought on June 7th 2025, from 12pm — 11 pm and June 8th
2025, from 12pm to 10pm.
• A contact person will be onsite and available to work with staff if any noise complaints
are received.
• 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 Orthodox Community of Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church will be
hosting their annual family -friendly celebration which takes place on the church grounds.
The festival features authentic homemade Greek cuisine and delectable deserts. Guests
are entertained by traditional Greek dance performances and a live Greek band that will
have amplified sound.
This annual festival is celebrating its 43rd year, the festival has become a tradition in the
Region and provides a glimpse into the vibrant traditional Greek culture.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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Staff have made arrangements to have an onsite contact person during the event should
any concerns arise.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizer is responsible for ensuring the event is communicated throughout the
community in advance of the event dates.
APPROVED BY:
Michael May, DCAO
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