2024.10.09 – Regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the City of Gatineau held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:33 a.m.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award a contract to the firm Eurovia Québec Construction inc., 960, chemin Edelweiss, La Pêche, Québec, J0X 3G0, for road rehabilitation work on boulevard La Vérendrye, based on the unit and lump-sum prices appearing in the tender form, for an approximate total amount of $2,246,364.65 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tender documents and its bid submitted on August 30, 2024, as it is the lowest compliant bid received. A certificate from the treasurer was issued on October 7, 2024.
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CONSIDERING THAT Hydro-Québec must carry out work to bury a 25-kilovolt power line between the Val-Tétreau substation and the southern portion of the intersection of rue Eddy and rue Laurier;
CONSIDERING THAT the work has been delayed due to unforeseen complications and that Hydro-Québec is requesting an extension of the derogation granted by resolution number CE-2024-357;
CONSIDERING THAT the work will continue until November 30, 2024;
CONSIDERING THAT there will be complete street closures according to phases and a detour route;
CONSIDERING THAT during the burial work, traffic on these sections would be greatly affected if carried out during the day;
CONSIDERING THAT a detour route will be put in place;
CONSIDERING THAT Hydro-Québec wishes to carry out the work at night (from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday) and on weekends (Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.), all to minimize impacts on traffic;
CONSIDERING THAT Article 7 of Règlement numéro 44-2003 concerning noise in the territory of the City of Gatineau stipulates that work carried out outside permitted hours, i.e., Monday to Saturday, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., must be authorized by the executive committee if a building used for accommodation is located within 150 m of the work;
CONSIDERING THAT the work will be carried out outside the periods permitted by Règlement numéro 44-2003;
CONSIDERING THAT a limited number of residences will be potentially affected:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• authorize a derogation to Règlement numéro 44-2003 concerning noise in the territory of the City of Gatineau to allow Hydro-Québec to carry out work to bury a 25-kilovolt power line on boulevard Alexandre-Taché, between rue Eddy and rue Hanson, rue Montcalm, between boulevard Alexandre-Taché and rue Wellington, promenade du Portage, between its western limit and rue Eddy, between promenade du Portage and rue Jos Montferrand, the intersection of rue Eddy and rue Laurier, the sentier des Voyageurs, as well as at the Val-Tétreau substation located at the intersection of rue Belleau and boulevard Lucerne until November 30, 2024;
• request that Hydro-Québec publish notices to the public and notify the Service des infrastructures et des projets of the exact schedule of the work, at least five working days before carrying it out.
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CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau aims to improve safety around primary schools and promote active modes of travel for home-to-school commutes;
CONSIDERING THAT the governing board of école Saint-Rédempteur supports the participation of école Saint-Rédempteur in the school street project for the fall of 2024;
CONSIDERING THAT the school street pilot project for école Lac-des-Fées in 2023 was a success and had a high approval rating among the school's parents;
CONSIDERING THAT the Association des Résidentes de l’Île de Hull and the municipal councillor for Hull-Wright, Mr. Steve Moran, are in favor of the school street project being carried out at école Saint-Rédempteur;
CONSIDERING THAT a closure plan for rue Saint-Florent has been submitted and approved by the Service de la mobilité – Sécurité et gestion de la mobilité;
CONSIDERING THAT police presence will be ensured during the hours of closure of rue Saint-Florent:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approve the school street project, namely the temporary closure of rue Saint-Florent in front of école Saint-Rédempteur, between rue Saint-Étienne and the sentier de l’Île, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., during three consecutive Tuesdays on October 15, 22, and 29, 2024, in accordance with the standardized signage plan TCD 007.
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CONSIDERING the conclusions of the investigation conducted by representatives of the City of Gatineau;
CONSIDERING THAT the faults committed by employee number 103976 have irreparably broken the bond of trust between the latter and the City;
CONSIDERING all the facts analyzed as well as the current state of jurisprudence in this matter;
CONSIDERING THAT the representatives of the Service des ressources humaines and the department concerned authorize the conclusions of the investigation:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the dismissal of employee number 103976.
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CONSIDERING THAT a copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 18, 2024, was provided to the executive committee: PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee adopt the minutes as submitted.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree modifications to the parking signage on rue Ducharme, file RS-24-251, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-370 dated September 10, 2024, all in order to:
Implement a limited parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducharme | West | From a point 20 m south of boulevard Montclair, for a distance of 71 m south | 2 hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday |
| Ducharme | West | From rue Talon, for a distance of 87 m north | 2 hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday |
Implement a no-parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducharme | East | From boulevard Montclair, for a distance of 71 m south | At all times |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zones mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-370 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree modifications to the parking signage in the parking lot of the municipal building located at 160, rue Leduc, file RS-24-254, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-371 dated September 6, 2024, all in order to prohibit parking in certain areas and to reserve spaces for persons with permits. This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zones mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-371 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree a modification to the parking signage on rue Louis-Hébert, file RS-24-255, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-373 dated September 6, 2024, all in order to:
Implement a no-parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis-Hébert | North | From a point 10 m east of rue Mutchmore, for a distance of 45 m east | December to March |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zone mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-373 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree modifications to the parking signage on promenade du Portage and rue Leduc, file RS-24-272, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-418 dated September 17, 2024, all in order to:
Implement a limited parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | South | From a point 14 m west of rue Leduc, for a distance of 6 m west | 15 minutes |
| Portage | South | From a point 20 m east of rue Leduc, for a distance of 12 m east | 15 minutes |
| Leduc | East | From a point 13 m north of promenade du Portage, for a distance of 6 m north | 15 minutes |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zones mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-418 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree a modification to the parking signage on rue Maurice, file RS-24-277, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-420 dated September 18, 2024, all in order to:
Implement a no-parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice | West | From rue Gamelin, for a distance of 35 m south | At all times |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zone mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-420 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree a modification to the parking signage on rue Deschênes, file RS-24-235, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-384 dated August 28, 2024, all in order to:
Implement a no-parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschênes | South | Between rue Côté and rue Saint-Ménard | At all times |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zone mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-384 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree a modification to the parking signage on rue des Grands-Châteaux, file RS-24-234, as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-382 dated September 9, 2024, all in order to:
Implement a no-parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | In Effect |
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| Des Grands-Châteaux | South | From chemin Fraser, for a distance of 97 m west | At all times |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zone mentioned herein. The Service des travaux publics is authorized to proceed with the installation of the required regulatory signage, all according to the directives of the Service de la mobilité, in accordance with plan number CRO-24-382 which is an integral part of this document.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approve the list and accept the filing of the list of disbursements from September 6 to 12, 2024:
| Description | Amount | Period |
|---|---|---|
| List of disbursements | $5,515,765 | September 6 to 12, 2024 |
Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette declares her potential conflict of interest on this item and declares that she will not participate in the deliberations, will refrain from voting, or attempting to influence the vote on this item.
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CONSIDERING THAT under Article 477.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (Cities and Towns Act), lists related to contracts concluded must be filed with the executive committee on a monthly basis:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee accept the following lists of contracts awarded:
• of all contracts involving an expenditure of more than $25,000 for the month of September 2024; • of all contracts of more than $2,000 that it has concluded with the same contractor when the total of these contracts involves an expenditure that exceeds $25,000 for the periods from January to September 2024.
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CONSIDERING THAT the Centre d'animation familiale (CAF) has made a funding request for the Course du sentier;
CONSIDERING THAT the councillor, Mr. Mike Duggan, wishes to subsidize this project from his discretionary budget;
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted by the elected official is $5,000 and that according to Règlement numéro 816-2017, this grant must be approved by the executive committee:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the treasurer to issue a cheque for $5,000 to the order of the Centre d'animation familiale (CAF), 1312, rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau, Québec, J8T 2M7, as a grant for the Course du sentier. A certificate from the treasurer was issued on October 7, 2024.