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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT
MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: June 19, 1989
REPORT #: CS -22 -89 FILE #:
SUB.ECT :
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose & Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following: -
1. That Report Number CS -22 -89 be received;
2. That Community Services Department staff proceed with addressing
Newcastle's concerns about boundaries in this matter to the City of
Oshawa Community Services Department and, in conjunction with the
Courtice Park Association to the Oshawa Central Council of Neighbourhood
Associations; and
3. That the Courtice and Zion Park Associations receive a copy of Report
Number CS -22 -89 and be informed of action taken by Council.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 In 1986, Council was informed of a resolution of the Oshawa Central
Council of Neighbourhood Associations (O.C.C.N.A.) which allowed the
Courtice Park Association to participate in Oshawa's sports activities
for a three year period from September 1986 to September 1989 (see
Schedule I for specific resolution). The intent of this resolution was
to encourage Courtice residents to take part in sports programs within
the Town of Newcastle rather than becoming involved in Oshawa's structure
and activities. Further, it was recognized that Courtice residents would
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be utilizing Oshawa facilities and reciprocally Oshawa residents would
utilize Courtice facilities (where available), which is not desirable.
1.2 Over this three year period staff have been working with the Courtice Park
Association to assist them in getting involved in Newcastle programs. To
this end, Courtice Park has five soccer teams and two baseball teams playing
in Newcastle leagues this summer. The Park Association is making a gradual
attempt to direct their people this way by encouraging "new players" to the
Newcastle leagues while allowing children who have previously played in the
Oshawa system to continue doing so.
2.0 ISSUES:
2.1 There are three issues which have been identified as creating barriers in
the transition of Courtice and Zion residents becoming involved in
Newcastle recreation programs.
2.2 Many people moving into Courtice area have moved from Oshawa or have
relatives /friends and consequently, ties to Oshawa. Because of the lack of
community- identity (ie. phone number is Oshawa, no "downtown" or main street
section) they assume they are living in Oshawa. Further, because of their
ties to Oshawa and its proximity they register their children in Oshawa
programs by using a relative's /friend's address.
2.3 Zion Park Association has been a part of the O.C.C.N.A. for over thirty
years and they are being allowed to remain in this Oshawa Association
even though Courtice won't be recognized. The boundaries for Zion Park as
identified by the O.C.C.N.A. were temporarily changed while Courtice Park
was recognized. However, as of September 1989, Zion Park will regain its
former boundaries which are as follows:
North
- 6th Concession Road
(both
sides)
East
- Courtice Road
(both
sides)
South
- Highway #2
(north
side)
West
- Townline Road North
(east
side)
This will provide Courtice residents north of Highway #2 and west of
Courtice Road with the opportunity to still play in Oshawa, but only as Zion
Park participants.
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2.4 There are a number of activities Courtice and Zion children have access to
in Oshawa which are not presently available in Newcastle including
ringette, girls softball, girls soccer and boys softball. There is some
concern that these children will be taken out of these activities with
nowhere to go.
3.0 STAFF Ca*%'t=: much more than recreation
3.1 The first issue is very complicated and involves mu
programs. Council has already taken initial steps in this area by their
Resolution #C-267-89 involving postal service and addresses in Courtice
area. Further, it is anticipated that with the development of a major
recreational facility in the area that a "community place" will be
confirmed and assist in developing a "Courtice" identity.
3.2 with respect to the second and third issues, staff have suggested
Community Services Department in conjunction with the Courtice Park
Association take their concerns to the City of Oshawa Community Services
Department and the Oshawa Central Council of Neighbourhood Associations
to (a) prevent the Courtice community from being "split" by Zion's
boundaries and, (b) to allow their children further temporary access to
programs presently not available in Newcastle.
3.3 Further to the second issue, the Zion Park Association has a concern that
if they do not have access to residents in Courtice area they will have
insufficient numbers to maintain their teams, and consequently, their
Association would fold. It is with this situation in mind that staff would
like to work with the Zion Park Association to integrate them into
Newcastle leagues on their own or in conjunction with the Courtice Park
Association where numbers are insufficient to have separate teams.
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3.4 Further to the third issue, staff are encouraging Courtice and Zion Park
Associations to promote these "new" activities with other "community
recreation associations" in Newcastle as well as in the Community Activity
Guide so that these opportunities will eventually be available to all
Newcastle residents. Staff will provide a subsequent report to Council
when further information or response is received from the organizations
involved.
Respectfully submitted,
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JosepX P. Caruana, Director
Depaf`tment of Community Services
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Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
44E awrence E. Kotseff
Chief Administrative officer
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SCHEDULE I OF
REPORT # CS -22 -89
CENTRAL COUNCIL OF NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
SUBJECT: MEMBERSHIP OF COURTICE AREA - TOWN OF NEWCASTLE, INTO THE
OSHAWA CENTRAL COUNCIL OF NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
Whereas the inclusion of the Courtice Area of the Town of Newcastle as a member
of the Oshawa Central Council of Neighbourhood Associations would be contrary to
the mandate of the O.C.C.N.A., which is to provide, administer, and supervise
recreation opportunities for citizens who reside within the geographic boundaries
of the City of Oshawa, let it be resolved that:
Courtice Neighbourhood Association be permitted to participate, as a non - member,
in the Oshawa Central Council of Neighbourhood Associations' sports activities for
a three -year period, September 1986 - September 1989 subject to the following
guidelines.
(a) The use of City of Oshawa and Courtice, Town of Newcastle, recreational
facilities be programmed on an equitable reciprocal basis.
(b) The O.C.C.N.A., with assistance from tip City of Oshawa's Community
Services Department, offer to provide assistance and advice to the residents
of Courtice Area, Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, in designing their
own Neighbourhood Sports Council.
(c) The boundaries of the Courtice Neighbourhood be as follows:
North, Imaginary Line, south side only of Adelaide Avenue;
South, Lake Ontario;
East, Courtice Road, both sides; and
West, Townline Road (east side only).
(d) The Town Council for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle be informed
of this understanding.
(e) Members of Courtice Neighbourhood Association be allowed to sit on sub-
committees, not holding Chairman positions or holding Executive positions,
with the O.C.C.N.A.
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