PUBLIC – Minutes of the Gatineau City Council committee of the whole meeting held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:05 a.m., at which the following were present,

2019-2028 Cycling Network Review and Planning

CTDDS Recommendations:

The Commission on Transportation, Sustainable Mobility, and Safety recommends that the Gatineau City Council: 1.1.1 Continue the development of the remaining cycling links planned in the Plan directeur du réseau cyclable (Cycling Network Master Plan) for the 2019-2024 period; 1.1.2 Contribute to the completion of the 5 prioritized "Partner" cycling projects; 1.2 Carry out the renovation of cycling links deemed "Urgent" and "Priority"; 1.3 Carry out improvements to identified priority cycling links; 1.4 Continue other investments in the cycling environment; 2. Enhance resources dedicated to cycling encouragement and education; 3. Support efforts for cycling supervision; 4.1 Continue general planning for the development of the cycling network; 4.2 Mandate the Mobility Department to study the establishment of a utility cycling network.

Recommendation: CP-MOB-2024-02

The executive committee recommends that the City Council continue the implementation of the Plan directeur du réseau cyclable and analyze financial strategies as part of the 2025 budget study.

Following a question and comment period, Councillor Catherine Craig-St-Louis proposed an amendment, supported by Councillor Leclerc: The plenary committee recommends that the City Council continue the implementation of the Plan directeur du réseau cyclable and analyze financial strategies as part of the 2025 budget study, including measures for transitional infrastructure. The amendment was accepted by council members.

Proposed Amendment to Bylaw 900-2021 Regarding Building Demolition

Presentation Overview:

1. Objectives of the bylaw;
2. Subject properties;
3. Subject work;
4. Evaluation criteria;
5. Public hearing and decision review;
6. Validity period and financial guarantees;
7. Next steps, recommendation, and summary.

Recommendation:

The Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department (SUDD) recommends the submission to City Council of Amendment Bylaw 900-1-2024 amending Règlement 900-2021 to regulate the demolition of buildings on the territory of the City of Gatineau, in order to better target and clarify the intentions and rules governing a demolition request.

Following a question and comment period, members agreed with the recommendation after reviewing the timeline for the availability of SUDD analyses on the City's website. The notice of motion and the draft bylaw will be presented on October 22.