2025.05.28 – 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, May 28, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Council approved a cost adjustment for professional mechanical and electrical services related to the second phase of upgrades at the Paul-Pelletier Aquatic Centre. This adjustment has no additional impact on the city's budget.

The city is applying for provincial funding under the VÉLOCE III program to repair the bike path on Boulevard de la Gappe, between Boulevard Gréber and the A-50 westbound ramp. This project aims to improve active transportation infrastructure in the Touraine district.

The city is seeking provincial funding to develop a new cycling link on Rue Notre-Dame (Phase 5), which is part of the provincial Route Verte network. The project covers the area between Boulevard Lorrain and Rue des Sables in the Rivière-Blanche district.

The city is applying for provincial funding to improve the existing cycling link on Boulevard du Plateau, specifically between Rue de l'Atmosphère and Boulevard des Grives. This project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to enhance active transportation safety and connectivity.

The city is seeking provincial funding to improve safety at the intersections of Rue Pines, Rue des Grands-Châteaux, and Rue Fraser where they meet the Sentier des Voyageurs (a major recreational trail). These upgrades are intended to better protect cyclists and pedestrians.

The city is applying for provincial TAPU funding to create new cycling connections on Rue de Sillery, Rue Le Baron, and Rue du Barry, spanning the area between Boulevard de la Gappe and Boulevard de la Vérendrye Ouest.

The city is seeking provincial funding to develop a cycling link on Boulevard de Lucerne, between Rue des Grands-Châteaux and Avenue Frank-Robinson. This is the first phase of a project to improve active transit in the Deschênes district.

The city is applying for provincial funding to build a multi-use trail between Rue de la Tire and Avenue des Grands-Jardins. The project also includes adding bike lanes on Avenue des Grands-Jardins, between Rue de Port-Daniel and Avenue du Bic.

The city is seeking provincial funding to create a cycling link on Rue Ernest-Gaboury, between Boulevard de la Vérendrye Est and Rue de la Côte-des-Neiges, to improve active transit options in the Carrefour-de-l'Hôpital district.

The city is applying for provincial funding to complete three missing segments of active transit infrastructure on Chemin Vanier, Rue Moore, and the north side of Boulevard de Lucerne. This project aims to improve connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists in the Deschênes district.

The city is seeking provincial funding to develop a cycling link on Boulevard du Mont-Bleu, between Boulevard Riel and Boulevard Saint-Joseph, to enhance active transportation in the Orée-du-Parc district.

The city is applying for provincial funding to create a cycling link on Rue Bellehumeur, between Chemin de la Savane and Boulevard de la Gappe. This project spans the Pointe-Gatineau and Carrefour-de-l'Hôpital districts.

Council approved adjustments to parking signage on Rue Dalhousie and Chemin Eardley in the Aylmer district to better manage local traffic and parking needs.

Council approved the purchase of a farm tractor to be used by the Public Works department for municipal operations.

Council approved an optional contract extension for the rental of trucks with operators to assist with snow removal and bulk material transport for the Public Works department throughout 2026.

Council approved temporary traffic and parking restrictions to accommodate the Coupe du Québec cycling competition taking place on June 7 and 8, 2025.

Council formally approved the city's expenditures totaling $21,420,146 for the period of April 25 to May 1, 2025.

Council rejected the bid for the supply of photoelectric cells, as the procurement process did not meet the city's requirements.

Council approved a list of grants awarded to local organizations using the discretionary budgets of council members for the period of May 14 to May 28, 2025.

Council approved a second list of grants awarded to local organizations using the discretionary budgets of council members for the period of May 7 to May 21, 2025.

Council approved amendments to several previous resolutions regarding grants awarded from councillor discretionary budgets between March 12 and May 13, 2025.

This is a routine procedural item to formally approve and adopt the minutes from the previous executive committee meeting.

This item involves the formal filing of administrative decisions made by city staff under delegated authority, ensuring transparency in municipal operations.

The committee is reviewing the awarding of contracts for necessary road maintenance and repairs across the city. This ensures that infrastructure remains safe and functional for residents.

A property owner at 123 Principale Street is requesting a minor variance to zoning bylaws. This allows the committee to evaluate if the proposed project is acceptable despite not strictly meeting all current zoning requirements.

The city is formalizing a partnership with a local cultural organization to support arts and community programming. This agreement outlines the city's contribution and the expected benefits for Gatineau residents.

This item provides a status update on the implementation of specific decisions made by the committee during the March 26, 2025 meeting.

This is a routine procedural item to formally approve the minutes from the previous executive committee meeting.

Formal approval of the minutes for the executive committee proceedings. This ensures the official record of decisions made by the committee is accurate and legally recognized.