MeetingsWed, Apr 10, 202443m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Approved a one-year agreement keeping Pacific Football Club in Langford (Pacific Football Club agreement).
- Approved authorization for Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the agreement (signing authorization).
- Approved allowing minor amendments to the agreement before signing (minor amendments allowed).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved a one-year Pacific Football Club agreement and authorized its signing, allowing minor amendments.
6.1 · Pacific Football Club Contract - Verbal Update
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
8 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Acting Mayor K. Yacucha called the meeting to order.
Summary
Councillor L. Szpak read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules were read for the record.
Summary
Council voted to approve the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Three public speakers urged Council to support the Pacific Football Club and to pursue a longer contract.
Who spoke (3)
- M. Wignal (Selwyn Road)Supports · Pacific Football Club contract
Asks council to extend Pacific FC’s agreement, citing the club, practice facility, and their value to the community. - Lisa Foxall (Langford)Supports · Pacific Football Club contract
Urges council to negotiate a five-year agreement, citing Pacific FC’s value to youth, the community, and the local economy. - Sandy Seifert (Langford)Supports · Pacific Football Club contract
Calls for a five-year contract, citing Pacific FC’s economic benefits, youth programs, and importance of keeping elite sports in Langford.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Reports were received; see sub-item 6.1 for the Pacific Football Club contract update.
Summary
Council approved a one-year agreement with the Pacific Football Club and authorized signing on substantially presented terms, allowing minor amendments.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the Pacific Football Club agreement for 1 year and authorize it to be signed by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer, on the terms substantially as presented, although minor amendments may be made prior to signing.
Summary
Council moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.