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Home My WebLink AboutCS-21-88TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT File # Res. # By -Law # hEETING: NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD DATE: September 7, 1988 REPORT #: CS -21 -88 FILE #: SUB.ECT : SKATEBOARD ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board approve the following: - 1. That Report No. CS- 21 -88'be received; and 2. That the report dealing with the skateboard issue be tabled until the October meeting of the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board. BACKGROUND & COMMENTS: During the July meeting of the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board resolution #CSB- 090 -88 was passed in effect "accepting in principle the recommendations contained in Report No. CS -14 -88 re: Skateboard Issue, with a rider that more information is being sought by the Community Services Department for further consideration." (please refer to Attachment #1) ../2 NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD REPORT NO. CS -21 -88 SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 PAGE 2. Subsequent to this direction additional information has been obtained by Community Services staff with respect to a skateboard facility being provided at the Donevan Complex in the City of Oshawa. I would respectfully suggest that Board members approve tabling this report to allow staff and the sub - committee an opportunity to seek detailed information related to the operation of the facility mentioned above. In addition, it is noteworthy to be aware of the actual wording of the resolution as approved by Council (Attachment #2). It appears that the direction was to study the Municipality to make a recommendation on an appropriate site for such a facility. With this in mind, I feel that it is still warranted to address the concerns raised in Report No. CS- 14 -88, however, it is imperative that the report deal specifically with the resolution as approved. Community Services staff is prepared to make such a recommendation for the consideration of the Board at its October meeting. R ctfully submitted, J Caruana, Director artment of Community Services JC:sa Page 2 c RESOLUTION CSB- 089 -88 Moved by Randy MacGillivray, seconded by Robert Allen ATTACHMENT #1 July 6/88 THAT Milt Dakin, Randy MacGillivray, Bert Reid and Robert Allen meet to further discuss issues /concerns /NCSAB's role, 18 July /88, 7:30 p.m. at Randy MacGillivray's home, and THAT the NCSAB secretary arrange, with the CS and CAO secretaries, a meeting between the above noted NCSAB members and L. Kotseff (CAO) and J. Caruana (CS) as soon as possible following said 18 July meeting. Notes: CARRIED C. Miller /I. Maciver voted against the motion. Meeting with CS /CAO was held Thursday, July 21/88 at 1 p.m. in L. Kotseff's office, with Milt Dakin, Robert Allen representing this Board. Chairman informed that L. Kotseff would provide the Board with a typed summary of meeting. (Ree d RESOLUTION CSB- 090 -88 Moved by Iain Maciver, seconded by Robert Allen THAT this Board accept in principle the recommendations contained in CS -14 -88 re Skateboard Issue, WITH a rider that more information is being sought by CS for future consideration. CARRIED. Notes: " J. Caruana, CS Director will rewrite above noted report to reflect above, by 7th July /88 in order to get on GP &A on 18th July /88. This will be done in conjunction with Vice - chairperson as M. Dakin will be away on holidays. RESOLUTION CSB - 091 -88 Moved by Robert Allen, seconded by Cameron Miller THAT the NCSAB convene a special meeting as soon as possible after the meeting between the CAO /CS and NCSAB in order to discuss outcome issues /concerns. CARRIED ATTACHMENT #2 G.P.A. Minutes - 11 - May 2, 1988 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT f UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA- 306 -88 Rezoning Applica- Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten tion - Haas 60.35.419.1 1. THAT Staff Report PD -76 -88 be tabled for a period of two to allow the applicant the opportunity to submit an Official Plan Amendment Application to the Region of Durham, with the condition that if the applicant has not submitted such application in this time frame, the recommendations contained in Staff Report PD -76 -88 be adopted; MINUTES l REPORTS Clerk's Reports 2. AND FURTHER THAT the applicant be advised of Council's decision "CARRIED" Councillor Cowman chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA- 307 -88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 18, 1988 be approved as read. Resolution #GPA- 308 -88 Bowmanville B.I.A.Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten Re; Use of Skate ,11 Boards 1. 'THAT Clerk's Report CD -14 -88 be received; 35.60.8. 2. AND THAT a by -law to prohibit the operation of skateboards on the streets and sidewalks in the Bowmanville Commercial Area not be authorized; 3. AND THAT the Durham Regional Police be requested to have their Community Relations Officer attend at the area schools and speak to the student body about the operation of skateboards and bicycles on sidewalks; 4. AND THAT the Board of Management of the'D.B.I.A. be advised of this decision. G.P.A. Minutes _ - 12 - May 2, 1988 Resolution #GPA- 308 -88 Cont'd 5. AND FURTHER THAT this item be referred to the N.C.S.A.B. and the Director of Community Services to study the entire area for an appropriate location to construct a skateboard bowl and subsequently report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA- 309 -88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA- 308 -88 be amended by adding the following thereto: "AND FURTHER THAT copies of Report CD -14 -88 be referred to the principals of all schools in the Town of Newcastle for information." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA- 310 -88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Recommendation #5 in Report CD -14 -88 be divided from the remainder of the recommendations and voted upon separately. Resolution #GPA- 311 -88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Recommendation #5 in Report CD -14 -88 be approved. 11 rlAnn T L1n11 Resolution #GPA- 312 -88 Councillor Hamre Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten to Tour Waste Facilities THAT Councillor Hamre represent the Town of Newcastle on the tour 35.23.6. of Waste Facilities within Canada and the United States; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. W. A. Twelvetrees, Commissioner of Works, Regional Municipality of Durham be advised of Committee's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" El TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT METING: NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD DATE: July 6, 1988 REPORT #: CS -14 -88 FILE #: SUB,ECT: SKATEBOARD ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS: ATTACHMENT #3 File # Res. # By -Law # It is respectfully recommended that the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board the following: - 1. That joint report no. CS -14 -88 from the Skateboard Subcommittee and the Community Services Department be received; and 2. That in follow -up to Council Resolution #GPA- 308 -88 (Item 5), the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board and Community Services Department refer this report to General Purpose and Administration Committee; and 3. And further that the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board and Community Services Department recommend that a skateboard facility not be considered at this time. ../2 NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD REPORT NO. CS -14 -88 PAGE 2. BACKGROUND & COMMENTS: At a meeting held on June 13, 1988 the Skateboard Subcommittee and Community Services staff met to review the skateboarding issue. This group unanimously agreed that the skateboarding issue was not serious enough to warrant the development of a skateboard facility, particularly when construction costs and liability issues are reviewed. Also, it is difficult to predict whether skateboarding is simply a "fad" which may disappear within the next year or two. Research provided by City of Oshawa staff shows that once a suitable site is determined the construction costs for the ramp style of skateboarding is approximately $8,000.00. Additional costs such as fencing and storage of covers for the ramps would also have to be considered. As mentioned above, liability is also an issue. Presently, a private entrepreneur renting a facility in Toronto to operate skateboarding pays $800.00 a day for insurance. Also, there exists no guidelines or safety standards for the supervision of such a sport so insurance coverage is not only expensive but may be difficult to attain. Finally, there remains a transportation problem in the Town. The age group involved cannot drive themselves to such a facility so accessibility in an area where there is not public transit is a problem. Even if parents were to drive their children to such a facility two or three times a week this would not eliminate the use of skateboarding on streets completely. ../3' a NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD REPORT NO. CS -14 -88 PAGE 3. It was agreed that education of children as to safe skateboarding practices be handled within the schools. Further to this, if an individual from the private sector wishes to provide such a facility that this would be in the best interests to all involved. Staff are also prepared to consider providing existing facilities for demonstrations and or safety clinics as special events in the future if the sport is still popular. Respectfully submitted, Jos P. Caruana, Director De rtment of Community Services JC:RL:sa kjjW4 CL J Richard Lange NCSAB Skateboard Subcommittee Chairman