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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
SING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 1989
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COURTICE PARK ASSOCIATION - UPDATE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose &
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:-
1. That Report No. CS -39 -89 be received for information; and
2. That Courtice and Zion Park Associations receive a copy of
Report CS -39 -89 and be congratulated on their positive and
cooperative attitudes in dealing with this issue.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 At a regular meeting held on June 26, 1989, Council provided
staff with direction associated with the Courtice and Zion
Park Associations and boundaries established for these groups
by an Oshawa organization.
2.0 STAFF ACTION:
2.1 In response to Resolution #GPA- 499 -89 staff sent
correspondence to the City of Oshawa Community Services
Department and the Oshawa Central Council of Neighbourhood
Associations (O.C.C.N.A. -) expressing Council's concerns with
regards to an Oshawa organization establishing boundaries
within the Town of Newcastle (copy of letters provided in
Schedules I and II). In follow -up to these
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letters, staff and a representative from the Courtice Park
Association were recognized at the September 6th O.C.C.N.A.
meeting.
2.2 The Courtice Park Association voiced very strongly their
commitment to partaking in activities provided within the Town
of Newcastle boundaries. They further appealed to the
O.C.C.N.A. not to recognize any boundaries within their
"hamlet" area since many residents may then ignore the
opportunities in Courtice and choose still to go to Oshawa.
2.3 Staff informed the O.C.C.N.A. that any boundaries they may
have established in Newcastle were not recognized by the
Municipality. Further, they expressed concern that if Zion
Park Association was recognized by the O.C.C.N.A. they may
draw Courtice residents into their Association and thus impede
the Courtice Park Association's attempts at developing
a community identity. It was also suggested to the O.C.C.N.A.
that they consider a "grandfather" clause for those Newcastle
children presently involved in their organization to deter new
registrants from Newcastle from coming into their program
while providing a continued service to present users.
3.0 RESULTS:
3.1 The O.C.C.N.A. President's Sub - Committee were asked to review
the information provided to them at the September 6th meeting
and report back to the O.C.C.N.A. meeting in October.
Subsequently, a delegation from the Zion Park Association was
recognized at the October 4th meeting of the O.C.C.N.A.
requesting that their Park Association still be recognized as
an O.C.C.N.A. member. Zion is not interested in going to
Newcastle since various opportunities which are available in
Oshawa are not presently available in Newcastle.
3.2 As a result of all delegations, and information provided, the
O.C.C.N.A. decided to let the three year agreement with
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Courtice Park Association end as requested by Courtice
residents. The O.C.C.N.A. did, however, decide to still
recognize the Zion Park Association as a full member within
their organization. It was left up to Zion Park and Courtice
Park Associations to resolve any boundary concerns the two
organizations may have.
3.3 The Courtice and Zion Park Associations subsequently met on
October 19th to discuss mutual concerns. After a very
positive and cooperative meeting the two organizations agreed
to the following:
a) Zion will not register anyone south of Adelaide Street
extension (imaginary line) even though the O.C.C.N.A. gave
them the right to register individuals north of Highway
#2; and
b) Zion will accept Courtice registrants into opportunities
not supplied by Newcastle by referral from the Courtice
Park Association executive only.
4.0 SUMMARY:
4.1 Courtice and Zion Park Associations have made an excellent
effort towards helping each other and, ultimately, providing
the best recreational opportunities to their children. The
Municipality, and specifically the Department of Community
Services, must now strive to develop recreation opportunities
presently available in Oshawa but not available in Newcastle
so that all Newcastle residents will have equal opportunities
for their children and all residents, include the Zion Park
Association, will want to participate in Newcastle activities.
Res
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tfully submitted,
. Caruana, Director
at of Community Services
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Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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L wrencej'E. Kotseff
Chief Administrative Officer
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