Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Director of Parks & Recreation, with the
concurrence of the Executive Director of Community Services, the following options
with respect to proposed amendments to Section 13.0 - Noise Policy of the
Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual, BE FORWARDED to a
public participation meeting on June 19, 2012 before the Community Services
Committee:
Allowable Sound/Decibel Levels at Special
Events
Option
A No change, maintain the current policy whereby all amplified concerts
shall not exceed a sound pressure of 90 decibels beyond 30m (100 feet) from
the front edge of the stage with no allowance for peaks/crescendos.
Option
B Increase decibel levels to not exceed a sound pressure of 100 decibels
beyond 30m (100 feet) from the front edge of the stage and 5 peaks/
crescendos (a gradual increase, especially in the volume or intensity of
sound in a passage).
Option
C Increase decibel levels to a sound pressure level somewhere between the
range of 85 and 100 decibels beyond 30m (100 feet) from the front edge of the
stage and 5 peaks/crescendos (a gradual increase, especially in the volume or
intensity of sound in a passage).
Hours of Operation at Special Events
Option
A No change, maintain the current policy whereby the amplification of
sound for Special Events will be limited to the hours of 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Option
B Allow amplified sound at Special Events between the hours of 9:00 AM
and midnight.
Option
C Allow amplified sound at Special Events between the hours of 9:00 AM and
1 AM.
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