DocumentsMinutesApr 10, 2024Pages 1–2
Special Council Minutes - April 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 10, 2024 (Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting) recording attendance, public participation regarding the Pacific Football Club, and Council's approval of a one‑year agreement with the Pacific Football Club. The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. and adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
Key facts
- Date: April 10, 2024
- Meeting time: called to order at 5:01 p.m.; adjourned at 5:44 p.m.; listed start 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting; meeting available by teleconference
- Decision: Council approved the Pacific Football Club agreement for 1 year and authorized it to be signed by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer (minor amendments allowed prior to signing)
- Agenda approved as presented (MOVED by Wagner; SECONDED by Harder; Motion CARRIED)
Special Council Minutes - April 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Location
Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting
Present
- Councillor K. Yacucha - Acting Mayor
- Councillor C. Harder
- Councillor M. Morley
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor M. Wagner
- Mayor S. Goodmanson - Remote
- Councillor K. Guiry - Remote
Attending
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- Y. Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
- B. Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
- K. Dube, Senior Manager of Information Technology and GIS
- M. Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services
- D. Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events - Remote
- M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
- B. Boisvert, Legislative Services Administrative Coordinator
- K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works
Meeting available by teleconference
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Yacucha called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councillor Szpak read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.
3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES
M. Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: HARDER
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- M. Wignall, Selwyn Rd - The speaker expressed appreciation for having the Pacific Football Club in Langford. The speaker expressed disappointment in the potential loss of the Pacific Football Club. The speaker expressed the Pacific Football Club is a great attribute to the City of Langford.
- L. Foxall, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed disappointment in the potentially failed negotiations with the Pacific Football Club. The speaker expressed the economic value that the Pacific Football Club brings to the City of Langford. The speaker expressed disappointment in potentially signing less than a five-year contract with the Pacific Football Club. The speaker expressed competitive sports are an asset to the City of Langford.
- S. Sifert, Langford Resident - The speaker expressed that Council should support the Pacific Football Club staying in the City of Langford. The speaker expressed the requirement of a five-year contract, not a one-year contract with the Pacific Football Club. The speaker expressed the economic value that the Pacific Football Club brings to the City of Langford. The speaker expressed competitive sports are an asset to the City of Langford. The speaker expressed the value of the Pacific Football Club contributing to youth sport programs.
6. REPORTS
6.1 Pacific Football Club Contract - Verbal Update
MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER
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.
Motion CARRIED.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: MORLEY
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.
Acting Mayor Yacucha adjourned the meeting at 5:44 pm.
Motion CARRIED.
Presiding Council Member
Certified Correct - Corporate Officer