"public consultation"

Council adopts a draft by-law to update the City's Development and Planning Scheme to align with provincial housing guidelines. This includes creating a commission to hold a public consultation on the proposed changes, which aim to address housing shortages and improve affordability.

An update was provided on the Special Planning Program (PPU) for Île de Hull. A public open house is scheduled for September 29 at the Maison du Citoyen, and the City aims to officially adopt the PPU in the spring of 2026.

Council officially requested that the Quebec government subject the proposed Enbridge hydrogen pipeline project to a full environmental assessment, including public hearings by the BAPE. This follows concerns from residents in the Buckingham and Masson-Angers sectors regarding safety and environmental impact.

Councillor Edmond Leclerc has filed a notice of motion to request that the provincial environmental review board, the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE), hold public consultations regarding the proposed Enbridge hydrogen pipeline project in Gatineau. This notice serves as a formal precursor to a resolution that will be officially tabled and debated at the upcoming council meeting on August 26, 2025. This is a significant step for residents concerned about the environmental and safety impacts of the proposed pipeline infrastructure.

Council mandates the administration to develop the necessary documents to implement a 'citizen right of initiative' in public consultation, allowing the public to demand public participation processes on important or innovative issues.

This time is reserved for members of the public to ask questions and for committee members to raise issues or observations regarding the Economic Development Commission (CDÉ).

This meeting of the Committee of the Whole focused on reviewing the city's public participation processes. Councillors and city staff discussed strategies to improve citizen engagement, address public skepticism, and ensure transparency in urban planning and municipal decision-making. The discussion emphasized the need for earlier public involvement in projects and better communication strategies to maintain public trust.

The Commission recommended that the municipal council approve a modified reference framework for dog parks. The changes address the need for more off-leash areas, establish a 100-meter buffer zone between dog parks and residences, and define a clearer public consultation process. The city aims to balance the needs of dog owners with other park users while managing costs, which range from $50,000 to $100,000 per park.

The commission reviewed the status of the future West Multifunctional Complex, a project designed to address the lack of recreational facilities in the western sector. The project includes a functional and technical program, public consultation results, and a proposed timeline for design and construction between 2024 and 2029. Members discussed mobility and parking concerns in the Plateau area.