2025.03.19 – 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, March 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
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CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2024-467 of July 3, 2024, awarded a contract to the firm Pavage Inter-Cité (130247 Canada inc.), 485, rue de Vernon, Gatineau, Quebec, J9J 3K4, for the renovation of the surface and permanent boards of the skating rink at Parc Martin-Larouche and the horseshoe pit at Parc Saint-Jean, for an approximate total amount of $348,089.11 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT contract modification notices number AMC-10417 and AMC-10448 have already been approved for a total amount of $34,729.35 including taxes, for a portion of previously recommended additional work;
CONSIDERING THAT the Infrastructure and Projects Department recommends additional change orders in the total amount of $29,099.09 including taxes, for the completion of additional work necessary to date;
CONSIDERING THAT under Règlement 816-2017 concerning the delegation of power from the executive committee to certain officials, including the power to authorize expenditures and enter into contracts on behalf of the Ville de Gatineau, a resolution of the executive committee is required since the adjustment amount exceeds the limit provided for in the bylaw;
CONSIDERING THAT after verification, the Infrastructure and Projects Department recommends this bid cost adjustment:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• ratify modification notices numbers 10417 and 10448 for an amount of $34,729.35 including taxes;
• authorize the bid cost adjustment of $29,099.09 including taxes to the firm Pavage Inter-Cité (130247 Canada inc.), with budgetary impact, as part of the renovation project for the surface and permanent boards of the skating rink at Parc Martin-Larouche and the horseshoe pit at Parc Saint-Jean, thus bringing the cumulative adjustments to be approved to an amount of $63,828.44 including taxes. The total revised cost of the contract, following this adjustment, represents an amount of $411,917.55 including taxes. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2019-776 of November 6, 2019, awarded a mandate to the consulting engineering firm Les Services EXP inc. for the design, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction supervision for the construction of the new storm sewer on boulevard Saint-Joseph, between boulevard Alexandre-Taché and the rivière des Outaouais, for an approximate total amount of $463,234.28 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2023-150 of February 22, 2023, authorized a cost adjustment for professional fees to Les Services EXP inc. in the net amount of $195,483.54 including taxes for the modification of the design and plans and specifications, for the removal of fees initially planned for supervision during the work, as well as for support services during the construction period, bringing the total cumulative amount of the mandate to $658,717.82 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT delegation of power number 197983 and contract modification notices numbers AMC-10126, AMC-10156, AMC-10194, and AMC-10261 have already been approved for an amount of $47,524.52 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT the firm Les Services EXP inc. has submitted an additional request for professional fees of $173,044.73 including taxes to the City for the modification of the design and plans and specifications, bringing the cumulative adjustments to be approved to the amount of $220,569.25 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT under Règlement 816-2017 concerning the delegation of power from the executive committee to certain officials, including the power to authorize expenditures and enter into contracts on behalf of the Ville de Gatineau, a resolution of the executive committee is required since the adjustment amount exceeds the limit provided for in the bylaw;
CONSIDERING THAT after verification, the Infrastructure and Projects Department recommends this cost adjustment for the additional professional fees incurred:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• ratify delegation of power number 197983 and contract modification notices numbers AMC-10126, AMC-10156, AMC-10194, and AMC-10261 for an amount of $47,524.52 including taxes;
• authorize the cost adjustment for additional professional fees incurred in the amount of $173,044.73 including taxes to the firm Les Services EXP inc., without budgetary impact, as part of the construction project for the new storm sewer on boulevard Saint-Joseph, between boulevard Alexandre-Taché and the rivière des Outaouais, thus bringing the cumulative adjustments to be approved to a net amount of $220,569.25 including taxes. The total revised cost of the mandate, following this adjustment, represents an amount of $879,287.07 including taxes. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable must carry out structural repair work on Autoroute Guy-Lafleur East and West between the 5/50 interchange and boulevard des Allumettières;
CONSIDERING THAT the work is expected to begin in May 2025 and continue until September;
CONSIDERING THAT the work will span approximately 18 consecutive weeks;
CONSIDERING THAT there will be a complete closure of Autoroute Guy-Lafleur with detour routes in place;
CONSIDERING THAT during the structural repair work, traffic on this section would be greatly affected if performed during the day;
CONSIDERING THAT a detour route will be put in place during closures;
CONSIDERING THAT the Ministry wishes to perform the work at night (from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday to Friday) and on weekends (Friday 7 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.), all to minimize impacts on traffic;
CONSIDERING THAT Article 7 of Règlement 44-2003 concerning noise on the territory of the Ville de Gatineau stipulates that work performed 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 44-2003;
CONSIDERING THAT a limited number of residences will potentially be affected:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• authorize a derogation from Règlement 44-2003 concerning noise on the territory of the Ville de Gatineau in order to authorize the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable to carry out structural repair work on Autoroute Guy-Lafleur East and West between the 5/50 interchange and boulevard des Allumettières, outside permitted hours;
• request that the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable publish press releases to the population and notify the Infrastructure and Projects Department of the exact schedule of the work, at least five working days before it is carried out.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award a contract to the firm Uniroc Construction inc., 5605, route Arthur-Sauvé, Mirabel, Quebec, J7N 2R4, for the road renovation of rue P.-Labine and rue A.-Gibeault, located in the Gatineau sector, over a total length of approximately 1.5 km, based on the unit and lump-sum prices entered in the bid form for a total amount of $3,049,991.72 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on February 24, 2025, as being the lowest bid received and compliant. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT a contract was awarded to the firm Duroking Construction / 9200-2088 Québec inc. for the reconstruction of municipal services and the redevelopment of boulevard Saint-Joseph, between boulevard Montclair and boulevard Saint-Raymond, for an approximate total amount of $19,547,863.70 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT the public calls for tenders provide that the City performs a continuous performance evaluation during the execution of contracts with feedback to the supplier, all in accordance with the provisions of the Loi sur les cités et villes;
CONSIDERING THAT the Infrastructure and Projects Department has conducted an unsatisfactory performance evaluation of the firm Duroking Construction / 9200-2088 Québec inc.;
CONSIDERING THAT the performance evaluation was transmitted to the firm Duroking Construction / 9200-2088 Québec inc. on January 30, 2025, and that the firm transmitted its comments to the City on February 28, 2025;
CONSIDERING THAT after examination and analysis of the elements raised in the response of February 28, 2025, from the firm Duroking Construction / 9200-2088 Québec inc. and the factual framework, the departments recommend following up on the unsatisfactory performance evaluation:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee ratify the unsatisfactory performance evaluation of the firm Duroking Construction / 9200-2088 Québec inc., 100 - 12075, rue Arthur-Sicard, Mirabel, Quebec, J7J 0E9, for the reconstruction of municipal services and the redevelopment of boulevard Saint-Joseph, between boulevard Montclair and boulevard Saint-Raymond, and authorize the Responsible Procurement Department to register this supplier on the list of contractors or suppliers having had an unsatisfactory performance evaluation, for a period of two years.
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CONSIDERING THAT Vision Multisport Outaouais, a non-profit organization, has made a grant request for the acquisition of skating rink maintenance equipment;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Daniel Champagne wishes to subsidize this project from his discretionary budget;
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted by the elected official is $10,000, and that according to Règlement 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 $10,000 to the order of Vision Multisport Outaouais, 500, boulevard de la Cité, suite 100, Gatineau, Quebec, J8T 0H4, as a grant for the acquisition of skating rink maintenance equipment. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING the investigation and the decision of the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière;
CONSIDERING THAT the police officer has acknowledged the misconduct for which he is blamed;
CONSIDERING THAT this sanction of the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière is enforceable:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee take note of the decision of the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière to impose a sanction equivalent to a suspension without pay of 14 working days of 8 hours to employee number 113438 and authorize the department concerned to determine the dates of the suspension.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee decree modifications to the parking signage on rue de Cannes (file RS-24-109), as illustrated in plan number CRO-24-254 of January 10, 2025, all in order to:
Implement a no-parking zone:
| Street | Side | Location | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte-Carlo | North | Between rue Saint-Louis and rue de Cannes | At all times |
| Monte-Carlo | South | From rue Juan-les-Pins, for a distance of approximately 25 m to the east | At all times |
| Monte-Carlo | South | From a point located approximately 87 m east of rue Juan-les-Pins, for a distance of 137 m to the east | At all times |
| Monte-Carlo | South | From rue de Seyne, for a distance of 34 m to the west | At all times |
This resolution cancels or replaces any previous signage governing parking in the parking zone mentioned herein.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award a contract to the firm Solution D’air - 7143516 Canada inc., 12, chemin Halverson, La Pêche, Quebec, J0X 3K0, for the cleaning of ventilation ducts, for an approximate total amount of $459,037.69 including taxes, for five years, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on January 9, 2025, as being the lowest bid received and compliant. After the first year of the contract, the rates will be revised annually, all based on the Consumer Price Index of Statistique Canada. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the various budget items concerned in the building maintenance responsibility center. The treasurer is authorized to provide the necessary sums in the budgets for the years 2026 to 2030 to give effect to this. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2023-643 of July 5, 2023, awarded a contract to the firm Sanivac (9363-9888 Québec inc.), 100, rue Huot, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec, J7W 1M4, for the rental of portable toilets for a period of three years, for an approximate total amount of $188,426.32 including taxes. The contract is valid until July 4, 2026, with a possibility to renew for two additional one-year periods;
CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2024-717 of October 23, 2024, authorized an addition to the contract to the firm Sanivac (9363-9888 Québec inc.), 100, rue Huot, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec, J7W 1M4, for the rental of portable toilets for a period of three years, for an approximate total amount of $57,803.01 including taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT Article 8 of the "Cahier des charges particulières" mentions that the quantities indicated in the Bid Form are provided for information purposes only and may vary upwards or downwards according to actual needs during the contract:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize an additional amount of $137,970.00, taxes included, to the firm 9363-9888 Québec inc. (Sanivac), 100, rue Huot, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec, J7W 1M4, based on the unit prices appearing in the Bid Form with indexations, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents 2023 SP 175, thus bringing the value of the contract to $384,199.33 including taxes. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget item:
| Description | Budget Information | Amount (taxes included) |
|---|---|---|
| Rental and maintenance of portable toilets | 63140 10186.06 | $137,970.00 |
A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT the organization Centre Inter-Section obtained, on July 2, 2015, recognition for tax exemption purposes for the building located at 1232, boulevard Saint-René Ouest, Gatineau, with the exception of the 35 housing units;
CONSIDERING THAT the Loi sur la fiscalité municipale provides for the periodic review of the recognition every nine years;
CONSIDERING THAT the organization Centre Inter-Section has requested the renewal of the property tax exemption for the building located at 1232, boulevard Saint-René Ouest, Gatineau, with the exception of the 35 housing units;
CONSIDERING THAT the Commission municipale du Québec can confirm the recognition of the property tax exemption after consultation with the City:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee agrees to defer to the decision of the Commission municipale du Québec to the effect of exempting the organization, Le Centre Inter-Section, from property taxes for the building located at 1232, boulevard Saint-René Ouest, with the exception of the 35 housing units. Furthermore, this committee wishes to inform the Commission that should a hearing be held to allow for a decision in the file, the City will not be present.
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CONSIDERING THAT the organization Les Apprentis (centre d'apprentissage pour la déficience intellectuelle) has requested to be exempted from property taxes for the building located at 208, rue Napoléon-Groulx;
CONSIDERING THAT under the Loi sur la fiscalité municipale, this organization can be exempted from property taxes if it is recognized by the Commission municipale du Québec, after consultation with the City:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee agrees to defer to the decision of the Commission municipale du Québec to the effect of exempting the organization, Les Apprentis (centre d'apprentissage pour la déficience intellectuelle), from property taxes for the building located at 208, rue Napoléon-Groulx. Furthermore, this committee wishes to inform the Commission that should a hearing be held to allow for a decision in the file, the City will not be present.
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CONSIDERING THAT BMX Gatineau, a non-profit organization, has made a funding request for the activities of the 2025 season;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Mario Aubé wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $1,000, and that according to Règlement 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 $1,000 to the order of BMX Gatineau, as a grant for the activities of the 2025 season. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Regard bleu, a non-profit organization, has made a request for financial support for the 2nd edition of the Campus d'été Tremplin vers ton Avenir and Salon des Formations et Carrières;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Anik Des Marais wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $1,000, and that according to Règlement 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 $1,000 to the order of Regard bleu, 354, rue des Framboisiers, Gatineau, Quebec, J9J 0T6, as financial support for the 2nd edition of the Campus d'été Tremplin vers ton Avenir and Salon des Formations et Carrières. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Loisirs St-Jean-Bosco, a non-profit organization, has made a request for financial support for the Ligue de fers de Gatineau;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Jocelyn Blondin wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $500, and that according to Règlement 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 $500 to the order of Loisirs St-Jean-Bosco, 30, rue du Chevalier-De Rouville, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Y 3C3, as financial support for the Ligue de fers de Gatineau. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT the Association des Djiboutiens de la région de la capitale nationale (ADCN), a non-profit organization, has made a request for financial support for the potluck meeting;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Anik Des Marais wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $500, and that according to Règlement 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 $500 to the order of the Association des Djiboutiens de la région de la capitale nationale (ADCN), 54, rue de Pergame, Gatineau, Quebec, J9J 1K2, as financial support for the potluck meeting. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Rack à Bécik, a non-profit organization, has made a request for financial support for the Grande vente sous la tente;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Marc Bureau wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $200, and that according to Règlement 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 $200 to the order of Rack à Bécik, 5, boulevard Montclair, CP 30025, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Y 0B4, as financial support for the Grande vente sous la tente. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Marché fermier de Buckingham, a non-profit organization, has made a funding request for the organization of a 5-to-7 event bringing together merchants, artisans, volunteers, etc.;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Edmond Leclerc wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $250, and that according to Règlement 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 $250 to the order of the Marché fermier de Buckingham, as a grant for the organization of a 5-to-7 event bringing together merchants, artisans, volunteers, etc. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Technoscience Outaouais, a non-profit organization, has made a funding request for the organization of their events in 2025;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Alicia Lacasse-Brunet wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $300, and that according to Règlement 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 $300 to the order of Technoscience Outaouais, as a grant for the organization of their 2025 events. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Technoscience Outaouais, a non-profit organization, has made a funding request for the organization of their events in 2025;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Edmond Leclerc wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $500, and that according to Règlement 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 $500 to the order of Technoscience Outaouais, as a grant for the organization of their 2025 events. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.
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CONSIDERING THAT Club Optimiste de Buckingham, a non-profit organization, has made a funding request for the organization of the 36th Gala Mérite Jeunesse;
CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Edmond Leclerc wishes to subsidize this project from the sums available via the municipal policy PO-035 "Utilisation des budgets de soutien aux organismes et d’aménagement des quartiers des membres du conseil";
CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted is $1,000, and that according to Règlement 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 $1,000 to the order of the Club Optimiste de Buckingham, as a grant for the organization of the 36th Gala Mérite Jeunesse. A treasurer's certificate was issued on March 17, 2025.