2025.11.26 – Ordinary meeting of the Gatineau City Executive Committee held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

Formal approval of the minutes from previous Executive Committee meetings held in September and October 2025.

Approval of a contract for the second phase of municipal infrastructure reconstruction on Rue Joseph. This work is necessary to maintain and upgrade essential underground services.

Approval of a contract to replace a culvert under Chemin de Montréal Ouest to ensure proper drainage and road safety.

Approval of a bulk procurement contract for chemicals required by the Water and Residual Materials Department for water treatment and processing.

Approval of contract extensions for waste transport and disposal services, including the handling of sand and debris from the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant. The total commitment for these services is approximately $6.4 million.

Installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Chemin Industriel and the Highway 50 westbound ramps to improve traffic safety in the area.

Updates to parking regulations and signage on Rue Lausanne to better manage local traffic and parking needs.

Updates to parking regulations and signage on Rue A.- Gibeault to better manage local traffic and parking needs.

Approval of a contract for the maintenance of Delta building automation systems across various municipal facilities.

Approval of a contract to ensure the ongoing maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems in city-owned arenas.

Approval of a contract for snow removal services (blowing) along public roads to ensure winter accessibility.

Approval of a contract for the maintenance of outdoor skating rinks throughout the city for the winter season.

Granting a temporary exemption from the city's noise by-law to allow for snow production and sculpture creation activities during the 2026 Winterlude festival.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $10,337,751 for the specified period.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $12,866,682 for the specified period.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $9,915,813 for the specified period.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $6,671,850 for the specified period.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $14,618,021 for the specified period.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $9,209,288 for the specified period.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $17,923,656 for the specified period.

Approval of participation in the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) group insurance purchasing program for large cities to secure coverage for the upcoming year.

Routine approval of city expenditures totaling $9,704,732 for the specified period.

Routine acceptance of the list of contracts awarded by the city during the month of September 2025.

Routine acceptance of the list of contracts awarded by the city during the month of October 2025.

Approval of a procurement contract for specialized pipe couplings (Hymax type) used in municipal water infrastructure repairs.

Authorization for designated city officials to sign legal documents regarding flood easements on behalf of the city.

Authorization for designated city officials to sign various legal easements benefiting the city.

Authorization for designated city officials to sign legal easements required by utility companies and private developers.

The city is authorizing specific representatives to sign legal documents related to land acquisition and property consolidation for real estate development projects. This ensures that the city can legally finalize land transfers necessary for new developments.

Council approved the official naming of streets or public spaces within the Ferme Ferris residential development project (Phase 7-F2). This is a standard administrative process to ensure new streets are properly identified for emergency services and mail delivery in the Lucerne district.

The city is extending the contracts for two temporary human resources positions until December 31, 2026. This extension ensures the HR department maintains sufficient staffing levels to manage ongoing administrative workloads.

Gatineau is applying for provincial funding under the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications' capital assistance program. This funding is intended to support local cultural infrastructure projects, helping the city maintain or improve its cultural facilities.

This item records the administrative termination of a city employee. It is a routine personnel matter handled by the executive committee.

The city has awarded a contract for snow removal services required for the Winterlude festival and the Lac Beauchamp area. This ensures that these popular winter sites remain accessible and safe for the public during the winter season.

The city is extending a temporary administrative coordinator position within the Public Works department until the end of 2026 to support ongoing operational needs.

This item records the administrative termination of an employee within the city's aquatic sector, processed under specific labor agreement provisions.

The city has issued a five-day unpaid suspension to a municipal employee as a disciplinary measure.

The city is creating a new temporary position for a commissioning coordinator in the Public Works department. This role will last for 36 months to oversee the startup and integration of new infrastructure projects.

The city is selecting its contribution limit for the CNESST (Quebec's workplace safety board) for the 2026 fiscal year. This is a standard financial decision regarding the city's workplace insurance obligations.

This item records the administrative termination of a city employee.

This item records the administrative termination of a city employee.

The city has issued a 12-day unpaid suspension to a municipal employee as a disciplinary measure.

The city has issued a 10-day unpaid suspension to a municipal employee as a disciplinary measure.