Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee

Committee Decision: THAT the delegation by Jenna McNamara be heard.

Committee Recommendation: THAT approval be given to the event organizers at Jubilee Stratford located at 707 Downie Street for an exemption to Noise Control By-law 113-79 for the outdoor Sunday Service every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. commencing Sunday, July 2, 2023, until Sunday, September 3, 2023, and for an additional service on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., from the following provisions:  Unreasonable noise [Schedule 1 clause 8], A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 5 June 12, 2023  The operation of loudspeakers and amplification of sound [Schedule 2 Clause 2]. Discussion between members of Committee and staff was held as follows:  whether any mitigation measures were discussed in response to the two opposition letters received;  the letters having expressed noise related concerns, specifically that the houses are located directly behind the church and the amplifiers and speakers in the tent are pointed in the direction of the houses;  it being questioned whether the speakers could be turned away to try and attenuate the noise;  there likely being some mitigation measures that can be implemented to mitigate the noise level and placement of the speakers; and  a member expressing concern that the City does not have the resources to measure the decibels and that the City does not know how loud or disruptive the event is for surrounding neighbours. The

Committee Recommendation: THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for the City of Stratford to be the service provider for Blue Box program recycling services for the Transition Period of May 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary agreement. A member questioned whether there are any changes residents should anticipate. The Director of Infrastructure and Development Services advised during the transition period the City will be maintaining the service with the same contractor and that residents will not notice any changes. The Director stated small businesses that currently receive collection services which are now considered ineligible might see some adjustments. The Director provided an example that any new business after 2024 will no longer be able to be a part of the collection system. For these cases, staff will need to review and identify a way to manage the service during the transition period which might mean staff physically picking up the recycling material from those businesses. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Decision: THAT the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting adjourn.