HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-09-069 - Exemption to Chapter 450 Noise - KYAC & Unity Jam
REPORT
REPORT TO:
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
June 22, 2009
SUBMITTED BY:
Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Wards 1 and 6
DATE OF REPORT: June 12, 2009
REPORT NO.:
CRPS-09-069
SUBJECT:
EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) - KYAC AND
UNITY JAM
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) on Saturday August 22, 2009, between the hours of
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4:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M. for the 7
Annual Unity Jam concert to be held in the Civic Square.
BACKGROUND:
KYAC is a group of volunteers between the ages 14 and 24 who work in collaboration with the
City of Kitchener Community Services Department to raise awareness and organize positive
youth action to address issues facing youth in our community. Participants work together on
specific tasks in what KYAC calls action groups. Currently there are two action groups: Youth
Awards and Recognition and Youth Special Events.
REPORT:
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The KYAC Special Events Action Group are planning their 7 Annual Unity Jam concert, a
youth music festival featuring local youth musicians and artists. The event is planned to take
place on Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 6:00 pm to 11 pm in the City of Kitchener Civic
Square.
KYAC is requesting an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise) between the hours of 4:30 PM and
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11:30 PM on August 22. The nature of the noise that will be produced is live music, crowds
(last year we had approximately 300 people attend the event) and skateboarding. KYAC is
requesting the exemption to start at 4:30 PM to allow for sound testing to take place. The
permanent stage in Civic Square will be used and the speakers will face into Civic Square
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allowing for most sounds to be blocked by City Hall buildings. All local businesses and the
adjacent residential area will be notified of the event through letters and through
announcements to the Kitchener BIA.
KYAC projects give youth the opportunity to gain experience such as leadership, oral and
written communication, event planning, media outreach, research, public speaking and
presentations. Not only does KYAC provide skills for future success, members are also working
towards a common goal of improving views on youth and shedding negative stereotypes.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Not applicable. Expenses related to KYAC are funded through the existing budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
No Corporate Communications required.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the circumstances surrounding this event, the By-law Enforcement Division does not
object to this request for an exemption.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
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