# Special Council Minutes - April 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Meeting: Special Council — April 10, 2024

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## AI-processed summary

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.

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### Special Council Minutes - April 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

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## 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

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### 1. CALL TO ORDER

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## 1. CALL TO ORDER

Acting Mayor Yacucha called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.

### 2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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## 2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Szpak read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

### 3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

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## 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

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## 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: WAGNER  
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

### 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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
