2026.05.12 – Special 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 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8:45 a.m., at which are
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CONSIDERING THAT the Master Plan for recreational, sports and community infrastructure recommends the addition of sports infrastructure in the west of the City in order to improve the accessibility, quality and diversity of the offer to the population;
CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council, through resolutions CM-2023-570 and CM-2023-989, confirmed the need to provide the west of the City with indoor sports infrastructure and selected the option of implementing a seasonal dome on the synthetic field of the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO);
CONSIDERING THAT these decisions of the municipal council constitute the political and administrative basis that led to the negotiation of a preliminary emphyteutic lease agreement between the City and the UQO, as well as the development of a usage protocol governing the shared use of sports infrastructure;
CONSIDERING THAT the preliminary agreement negotiated between the City and the UQO provides in particular:
• The emphyteutic lease of a part of lot 6 643 584 of the Quebec Cadastre, an area of approximately 15,046.9 m²;
• A duration of 20 years from the date of signing the emphyteutic lease deed before a notary;
• The obligation for the City to build a reception building including, in particular, changing rooms, offices, a multifunctional room, a sanitary block, a mechanical room and storage spaces, as well as to install a seasonal dome there;
• The creation of a right-of-way on the existing private access road, to allow passage on foot or by vehicle for the City, its employees and its clientele, without harming the usage rights of the UQO, its employees or its clientele; the use of the easement area for parking purposes will only be permitted in places expressly identified in the memorandum of understanding;
• A protocol for the use of sports infrastructure defining in particular the rules of access, sharing and use of the facilities, as well as the terms applicable to the use of parking on the private access road:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• authorize the City to acquire, by emphyteutic lease and under the terms provided for in the preliminary agreement duly signed by the representatives of the UQO on February 16, 2026, a part of lot 6 643 584 of the Quebec Cadastre, Hull land registration division, with an area of approximately 15,046.9 m², for which a new lot will be created shortly. This preliminary agreement provides in particular for the creation of a right-of-way on the existing private access road, located on the future lot 6 884 274 belonging to the UQO, for the benefit of the future lot covered by the emphyteutic lease in favor of the City;
• accept the terms provided for in the Protocol for the use of sports infrastructure annexed to the preliminary agreement, which governs the terms of shared use of sports facilities between the City and the UQO;
• mandate the Infrastructure and Projects Service to prepare any plan and any technical description required, as well as to carry out any cadastral operation necessary for these presents;
• mandate the Clerk's Office to prepare the documents required regarding the emphyteutic lease and the creation of a right-of-way, and to coordinate all the steps necessary to follow up on these presents;
• mandate the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the municipal obligations arising from the preliminary emphyteutic lease agreement, as well as the application and management of the protocol for the use of sports infrastructure, and to undertake the required steps with the Ministry of Education aimed at transferring the grant obtained under the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructure (PAFIRS);
• authorize the Real Estate Assets Service to ensure the administrative and contractual management of the emphyteutic lease, including monitoring compliance with the terms of the deed to be entered into;
• mandate the treasurer to provide, in the budgets of subsequent fiscal years, the credits necessary to allow for the full realization of the City's financial obligations and to make the accounting entries required to follow up on this.
The mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of these presents. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council adopt Bylaw number 1010-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $104,839,000 to carry out various repair works on the road network, water and sewer networks, redevelopment of boulevards and streets, and other infrastructure-related work as well as professional fees provided for the realization of the work included in the Investment Plan - Maintenance component. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan of the City of Gatineau commits to leading the fight against climate change and protecting the environment in an exemplary manner by accelerating the development of sustainable and active mobility;
CONSIDERING THAT the transport sector is responsible for 44% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Gatineau territory according to the greenhouse gas inventory carried out by the Ecological Transition Service;
CONSIDERING THAT the development of sustainable travel modes is a process that allows for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving the reduction targets adopted by the City of Gatineau;
CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has adopted a sustainable travel plan, Piétons avant tout!, as part of the adoption of its land use plan;
CONSIDERING THAT as part of the City of Gatineau's Climate Plan, the Ecological Transition Service has the mandate to establish a global agreement that allows for establishing and ensuring the presence of travel management expertise in the Gatineau territory by MOBI-O;
CONSIDERING THAT MOBI-O is a non-profit organization (NPO) whose mission is to stimulate sustainable mobility;
CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau contributed to the creation of MOBI-O as part of the development of the Travel Management Strategy for Gatineau and its region (SGDG) between 2008 and 2010:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• approve financial support to the organization for the year 2026 in the amount of $140,000;
• authorize the treasurer to make the required accounting entries covering a maximum amount of $140,000 to the organization, according to the terms of the memorandum of understanding;
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the memorandum of understanding.
This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan of the City of Gatineau commits to leading the fight against climate change and protecting the environment in an exemplary manner by accelerating the development of sustainable and active mobility;
CONSIDERING THAT the transport sector is responsible for 44% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Gatineau territory according to the 2015 inventory;
CONSIDERING THAT the development of sustainable travel modes is a process that allows for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving the reduction targets adopted by the City;
CONSIDERING THAT the City has adopted a sustainable travel plan, Piétons avant tout!, as part of the adoption of its land use plan;
CONSIDERING THAT as part of its sustainable travel plan, the City has developed and has been implementing its Cycling Network Master Plan since 2020;
CONSIDERING THAT the organization is a non-profit organization (NPO) whose mission is to stimulate sustainable mobility;
CONSIDERING THAT the City contributed to the creation of the organization as part of the development of the Travel Management Strategy for Gatineau and its region (SGDG) between 2008 and 2010:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• approve the partnership agreement for a maximum amount of $95,000 for the financing of sustainable travel projects;
• ratify the memorandum of understanding between the Gatineau and Region Travel Management Centre, MOBI-O, and the City of Gatineau;
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the memorandum of understanding.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the Events Office has completed the last series of analyses of support requests for the 2026 calendar for the Major Events Support Program and for the Events Support Program – Eligible budgets of less than $50,000;
CONSIDERING THAT the Events Office recommends that council adopt the financial contributions of an amount of $221,525 in cash, an amount of $107,700 in costly services and $43,300 in value of services to organizations, in accordance with the budgets allocated to the two support programs concerned:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• approve the financial contributions and services detailed in Appendix A as part of the Major Events Support Program (PSGÉ) for the year 2026;
• approve the financial contributions and services detailed in Appendix B as part of the Events Support Program – Eligible budgets of less than $50,000 (PSÉ) for the year 2026;
• authorize the treasurer to:
pay the expenses for costly services incurred as part of the organization of the events and which are provided for by the City in the support in services included in the memoranda of understanding;
make payments to the organizations identified in Appendices A and B, according to the supporting documents prepared by the Arts, Culture and Letters Service;
In the event of exceptional circumstances determined by the City, the contribution in services could be higher than the forecasts, while respecting the limits established in the support programs. The Events Office may, in these circumstances, reimburse invoices to the organizations concerned, upon presentation of supporting documents or pay suppliers, if applicable.
• authorize the Police Service – Parking Section, adult school crossing guard and animal control to:
provide free or billable parking spaces in certain municipal parking lots;
move permit holders to time-limited parking lots or to parking meters (paid spaces);
make all arrangements required for the smooth running of the activities concerned;
• authorize the management of the Arts, Culture and Letters Service or its representatives to sign the memoranda of understanding as well as any other modification or amendment to said memoranda of understanding with organizations receiving less than $250,000 in grants;
• authorize the head of the Events Office or its representatives to sign the memoranda of understanding as well as any other modification or amendment to said memoranda of understanding with organizations receiving less than $25,000 in grants.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council adopt Bylaw number 1007-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $9,512,000 in order to finance the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Service, the Fire Service and other services included in the Investment Plan – Maintenance component. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council adopt Bylaw number 1008-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $9,000,000 for the updating of the radiocommunication system included in the Investment Plan – Maintenance component. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council adopt Bylaw number 1009-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $9,000,000 to pay for professional fees and work related to the replacement of the drying system at the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant and to carry out infrastructure repair work and the replacement of water treatment equipment at the Buckingham and Masson-Angers ponds as well as professional fees included in the Investment Plan - Maintenance component. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the Finance Service is currently preparing the 2025 annual financial statements;
CONSIDERING THAT the actual amounts of expenses for the budget items concerning: Damages and litigation, Snow removal – Maintenance and repair of rolling stock and equipment, Snow removal – Clearing and removal of snow and Group insurance, are higher than the budgeted amounts;
CONSIDERING THAT the City can use the balances in reserves for certain eligible expenses whose actual amounts are in surplus to the budget:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• approve the use of reserves to cover the budget deficits related to these eligible expenses for the 2025 fiscal year:
| BUDGET ITEM | AMOUNTS | DESCRIPTION |
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| Reserve – Self-insurance 0441-10060-10060.03-69910 | $1,150,000 | Damages and litigation 32244 |
| ($1,150,000) Reserve – Self-insurance | ||
| Reserve – Contingencies | ||
| Snow removal – Maintenance and 0109-10319-10319.01-63310 | $900,000 | repair of rolling stock and equipment |
| Snow removal – Clearing and 0085-10349-10349.05-64220 | $600,000 | removal of snow |
| 0219-10054-10054.20-57100 | $1,100,000 | Group insurance 32254 |
| ($2,600,000) Reserve – Contingencies |
• authorize the treasurer to make the accounting entries required to follow up on these presents.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau must have a strategic financial planning tool to ensure its long-term financial viability, guide budgetary decisions and meet the needs of its citizens;
CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has a long-term financial plan;
CONSIDERING THAT the Long-Term Financial Plan is the integrating planning tool acting as a link between strategic planning (long-term vision) and the budget/Three-Year Capital Program (PTI) (annual vision);
CONSIDERING THAT the development committee for the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan recommended that the City carry out the equivalent of a complete budgetary optimization exercise, focusing as much on revenues as on expenses, every four years, in order to potentially free up financial margins that could prove useful, and to revise as needed the objectives and means defined in the Long-Term Financial Plan;
CONSIDERING THAT by its resolution number CM-2026-157, the council adopted the work plans of the committees and commissions;
CONSIDERING THAT the work plan of the Finance Committee includes the update of the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan;
CONSIDERING THAT the constitution of a dedicated Working Committee makes it possible to ensure a rigorous, inclusive and transparent development of the PFLT, by mobilizing internal and, if necessary, external expertise;
CONSIDERING THAT it is expected that the Committee wishes to add additional expert members to carry out its mandate:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the creation of the Working Committee for the update of the 2027-2036 long-term financial plan for a fixed duration until the final submission of the report to the municipal council.
The committee will be composed of the following people:
Internal members
Mr. Richard Kouamé, Director, Finance Service and Treasurer
Ms. Ana Flavia Alves, Director, Organizational Performance, Business Intelligence and Scientific Service
Mr. Luc St-Arnaud, Head of Service, Asset and Investment Planning Service
External members
Mr. Darquis Gagné, Member of civil society
Ms. Fanny Tremblay-Racicot, Associate Professor, École nationale d’administration publique, Governance Research Centre
Mr. Patrick Duguay, Director General, Coopérative de développement régional (CDR) Outaouais-Laurentides
• The Working Committee may add other external resources to carry out its mandate;
• The Working Committee will formulate its reports and recommendations to the council.
The mandate of the Committee will be as follows:
• Carry out the analysis and diagnosis of the current financial situation of the City and update the long-term financial plan over a 10-year period;
• Review existing management practices and financial policies and establish new ones;
• Update investment needs for maintenance, asset catch-up and for new projects;
• Simulate the fiscal impacts of the variation in property taxes;
• Position the city, identify long-term financial trends, risks and issues and finally establish financial indicators specific to the City of Gatineau;
• Establish a consultation process;
• Submit progress and final reports to municipal authorities.
The themes studied will include in particular:
• Operating expenses;
• Debt and debt service;
• Investment needs for asset maintenance;
• Taxation and pricing;
• Diversification of revenue sources;
• Pension plans;
• Fiscal impact of development projects;
• Intergenerational equity and citizens' ability to pay;
• Efficiency, productivity and level of service of municipal activities.
This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT an agreement was approved on January 26, 2016 by resolution number CM-2016-90 between the City of Gatineau and Windmill Dream Québec Holdings LP, for phase 1 of the ZIBI project;
CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was amended on June 13, 2017 by resolution number CM-2017-510 in order to include the terms for carrying out the development work of the public square of phase 1 of the project;
CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was again amended on May 14, 2019 by resolution number CM-2019-325 in order to include the terms for carrying out the first phase of the redevelopment work of Rue Eddy, between Rue Laurier, Boulevard Alexandre-Taché and Rue Jos-Montferrand for an amount of $575,000;
CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was again amended on August 27, 2019 by resolution number CM-2019-576 in order to include the terms for carrying out work related to unforeseen events encountered during the first phase of the redevelopment work of Rue Eddy, between Rue Laurier, Boulevard Alexandre-Taché and Rue Jos-Montferrand for an amount of $180,000 including applicable taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was again amended on March 15, 2022 by resolution number CM-2022-184 in order to modify the limits of Impasse du Cuvier and the developments provided for therein;
CONSIDERING THAT in order to integrate the realization of dynamic signage work into the Boulevard Alexandre-Taché reconstruction project planned by the City, the applicant will cede to it the project management of this work;
CONSIDERING THAT the reimbursement of municipal shares in a total amount of $755,000 including applicable taxes, was provided for as part of the project;
CONSIDERING THAT during the drafting of resolution number CM-2019-325, adopted on May 14, 2019, the amount had been considered as an imputable amount rather than an amount including applicable taxes;
CONSIDERING THAT the construction work under the responsibility of the applicant is completed, that the total amount of municipal shares to be reimbursed is higher than anticipated and that it is appropriate to increase the amount of the reimbursement provided for in the agreement:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• modify resolution number CM-2019-325 in order to add, to the 10th point of the recommendation, following the amount of "$575,000" the words "including applicable taxes" and by modifying the table as follows:
| ITEM | AMOUNT | BUDGET DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 06-30748-016 | $95,000.00 | Ad hoc work – Bylaw number 748-2014 |
| 06-30848-023 | $285,000.00 | Ad hoc work – Bylaw number 848-2019 |
| 18-17003-041 | $68,000.00 | Professional fees |
| Future FDI | $77,051.64 | Affected surplus – Oversizing |
| 12610 | $25,005.43 | GST to be received - Rebate |
| 12310 | $24,942.93 | QST to be received - Rebate |
• modify the 11th point of resolution number CM-2019-325 by replacing the amount of "$127,000" with "$77,051.64".
• accept the amendment to the agreement approved on January 26, 2016 between the City of Gatineau and the company Windmill Dream Québec Holdings LP in order to revise the terms of realization and reimbursement of the redevelopment work of Rue Eddy, between Rue Laurier, Boulevard Alexandre-Taché and Rue Jos-Montferrand;
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the amendment to the agreement;
• authorize the treasurer to reimburse, upon presentation of documents produced by the Asset and Investment Planning Service, the City's shares related to the construction of municipal services carried out as part of the Zibi project, phase 1, and this, up to a maximum amount of $1,017,528.75 including applicable taxes, i.e., for an additional amount of $262,528.75 including applicable taxes.
The funds provided for this purpose will be taken from the following budget item:
| ITEM | AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Future FDI | $239,723.74 | Municipal services share |
| Addition to sub-project 20476.04 | ||
| 12610 | $11,416.78 | GST to be received - Rebate |
| 12310 | $11,388.23 | QST to be received - Rebate |
The treasurer is authorized to make the accounting entries required to follow up on this agreement. A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 8, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau wishes to improve its in-person service offer in order to provide an exemplary experience to citizens;
CONSIDERING THAT the Citizen Interaction Service has started the Espace citoyen project which has the following objectives:
• to transition towards an in-person service approach centered on the real needs of citizens;
• to allow citizens to have access to all municipal services from a single location (reduce citizen journeys);
• to harmonize our interactions with citizens, regardless of the transactional mode (in-person, online or by phone);
• to optimize our resources and our practices to improve efficiency and service delivery based on data;
CONSIDERING THAT one of the deliverables of the project is the identification of improvement opportunities related to access to services (schedules, locations, facilities, etc.);
CONSIDERING THAT the current locations present certain challenges, in particular:
• Absence of a reception at the Maison du citoyen;
• Limited service schedule;
• Limited universal accessibility: some sites are not accessible, hindering access to services;
• Poor accessibility by public transport: some sites are poorly served, excluding citizens dependent on public transport;
• Unwelcoming environments: physical spaces that are not inviting, affecting the perception of citizens;
CONSIDERING THAT a citizen survey was carried out and made it possible to identify municipal locations widely frequented by citizens and which constitute opportunities for service locations for the Espace citoyen project, including the Maison du citoyen and the Gatineau Sports Centre:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• mandate the administration to begin construction work for an Espace citoyen at the Maison du citoyen and for its commissioning as well as to proceed with the closure of the service counter at 775, boulevard de la Carrière;
• mandate the administration to begin construction work for an Espace citoyen at the Gatineau Sports Centre and for its commissioning, as well as to proceed with the closure of the service counter at 144, boulevard de l’Hôpital;
• provide an additional $140,000 in the 2027 PIVM, conditionally upon the adoption of the 2027-2031 PIVM, for the construction of the two Espaces citoyens;
• mandate the administration to undertake the required discussions with the union concerned, in particular regarding work schedules.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 8, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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Organizational Structure Changes - Public Works Department
WHEREAS the Three-Year Workforce Plan exercise allowed for the prioritization of needs in order to create and abolish permanent positions while respecting allocated budgets;
WHEREAS the Public Works Department has conducted an analysis of its needs;
WHEREAS the positions of caretaker (position number STP-BLE-344) and administration technician (STP-BLC-019) are vacant:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that the council accept the modifications to the organizational structure of the Public Works Department as follows:
Building Maintenance Division:
- Abolish the position of caretaker (position number STP-BLE-344), located at class 1 of the blue-collar salary scale;
- Create a position of Manager, Building Electricity and Mechanics (position number STP-CAD-118), located at class 5 of the management salary scale, under the direction of the Head of Service, Building Maintenance. A car allowance in the amount of $6,450 annually is allocated to this position;
- Administratively attach the foreman positions (position numbers STP-CAD-045 and STP-CAD-051), as well as all positions reporting to them, under the direction of the Manager, Building Electricity and Mechanics (position number STP-CAD-118);
- Administratively attach the position of technician, Building Mechanics (position number STP-BLC-028), under the direction of the Manager, Building Electricity and Mechanics (position number STP-CAD-118);
- Administratively attach the position of electromechanical technician (position number STP-BLC-034), under the direction of the Manager, Building Electricity and Mechanics (position number STP-CAD-118).
Administrative Services Division:
- Abolish the position of administration technician (position number STP-BLC-019), located at class 8 of the white-collar salary scale;
- Create a position of financial analyst (position number STP-BLC-058), located at class 10 of the white-collar salary scale, under the direction of the controller (position number STP-PRO-006).
The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the concerned service, as well as Appendix A of the Politique salariale et du Recueil des conditions de travail des employés-cadres de la Ville de Gatineau. Funds for this purpose will be taken from the operating budget and growth expenses of the Public Works Department. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 7, 2026. This executive committee recommendation comes into effect on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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Organizational Structure Changes - Deputy General Management, Sustainable Development - Infrastructure and Projects - Asset Planning and Investment - Urban Planning and Sustainable Development - Mobility Services
WHEREAS in the context of the TramGo project, it was necessary to dedicate additional human resources according to targeted profiles to allow for the realization of deliverables within deadlines;
WHEREAS regular positions had been created in support of this project during the municipal council meetings of October 1, 2024 (CM-2024-755) and November 25, 2025 (CM-2025-778);
WHEREAS the end of the management of the TramGo project by the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) occurred on March 31, 2026;
WHEREAS the concerned services have proceeded with an analysis and evaluation of their needs:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that the council accept the modifications to the following organizational structures:
Deputy General Management, Sustainable Development
- Abolish the position of Head, Municipal Interface (position number DG-CAD-031) located at class 6 of the management salary scale.
Infrastructure and Projects Service
- Abolish one position of coordinator, Infrastructure (position number SIS-PRO-057) located at class 5 of the professional salary scale.
Asset Planning and Investment Service
- Abolish two positions of coordinator, Infrastructure (position numbers PAI-PRO-013 and PAI-PRO-033) located at class 5 of the professional salary scale.
Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service
- Abolish one position of project coordinator (position number UDD-PRO-044) located at class 4 of the professional salary scale.
Mobility Service
- Abolish one position of coordinator, Planning (position number MOB-PRO-016) located at class 4 of the professional salary scale;
- Abolish one position of coordinator, Safety and Mobility Management (position number MOB-PRO-006) located at class 5 of the professional salary scale.
The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the concerned services as well as Appendix A of the Politique salariale et du Recueil des conditions de travail des employés-cadres de la Ville de Gatineau. This executive committee recommendation comes into effect on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council adopt Bylaw number 955-1-2026 amending Bylaw number 955-2024 regarding the sale and outdoor application of pesticides and the regulation of the work of contractors offering a pest control product application service in order to optimize its interpretation and application. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is the owner of lot 6 697 391 of the Quebec Cadastre, Hull land registration division, and that this land is considered surplus by the City;
CONSIDERING THAT several lands in the Desjardins Corridor have recently been sold by the City following the adoption, by the municipal council, of resolution number CM-2025-591 and that the aforementioned lot constitutes the last land in this sector not yet having been the subject of a transaction;
CONSIDERING THAT since at least 1987, this lot has been the subject of occupancy permits and leases. It has been developed and occupied continuously by the owners of the contiguous properties located at 52 and 58, rue Cinq-Mars;
CONSIDERING THAT the analysis of the history of the file by the Real Estate Assets Service highlights a prolonged and tolerated occupation justifying a regularization of the situation;
CONSIDERING THAT it is proposed to proceed with the sale of the lot in equal parts to the contiguous owners, in order to reflect the existing occupation, to correct encroachments and to clarify property rights;
CONSIDERING THAT the Real Estate Assets Service has established that a price of $32/m², corresponding to the value entered on the municipal assessment roll in 2026, constitutes a reasonable basis for agreement in the context of this file;
CONSIDERING THAT the citizens concerned have accepted the proposed conditions and have filed their purchase promises on February 18 and March 23, 2026:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• sell to Paul Mathieu and Adèle Saumure, owners of 52, rue Cinq-Mars, a parcel with an area of 530.4 m² of lot 6 697 391 of the Quebec Cadastre, Hull land registration division, according to the showing plan prepared on February 12, 2026 by Doris Lapointe, land surveyor, under number 2881 of her minutes, in the amount of $16,972.80 plus taxes, if applicable, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the purchase promise signed on February 18, 2026;
• sell to Anne Levesque, owner of 58, rue Cinq-Mars, a parcel with an area of 531.9 m² of lot 6 697 391 of the Quebec Cadastre, Hull land registration division, according to the showing plan prepared on February 12, 2026 by Doris Lapointe, land surveyor, under number 2882 of her minutes, in the amount of $17,020.80 plus taxes, if applicable, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the purchase promise signed on March 23, 2026;
• mandate the Clerk's Office to prepare the documents necessary regarding the real estate transactions and coordinate all the steps required to follow up on these presents;
• remove the public character of lot 6 697 391 of the Quebec Cadastre, Hull land registration division, if required;
• authorize the Real Estate Assets Service to extend any deadline for signing the deed of sale as provided for in the purchase promise, if required, and to carry out the proper management of the sale by ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the deed of sale to be entered into;
• authorize the treasurer to make the accounting entries required to follow up on these presents.
The mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of these presents. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the City's Cycling Network Master Plan, adopted in December 2018, identifies development and consolidation projects for the cycling network aimed at increasing the appeal of collective and active transport modes;
CONSIDERING THAT the City is currently in the planning phase of a reconstruction project for Chemin McConnell, between Chemin Vanier and Rue Samuel-Edey, and that this project includes the extension of the existing bike path for an approximate distance of 300 m, in order to better meet the active mobility needs of the Rue Conrad-Valéra sector;
CONSIDERING THAT the City has undertaken steps with a view to extending the existing bike path to the west of lot 3 850 286 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, with an area of 1,860.6 m², belonging to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility;
CONSIDERING THAT the discussions held with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility made it possible to conclude an agreement by mutual consent, in the form of an occupancy permit granted free of charge to the City of Gatineau, covering a part of lot 3 850 286 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, with an area of 1,860.6 m²;
CONSIDERING THAT this occupancy permit is granted exclusively for the purposes of extending the bike path;
CONSIDERING THAT this permit is granted for an initial duration of one year and is renewable automatically, from year to year, up to a maximum duration of 10 years, subject to compliance with the conditions provided for in the permit;
CONSIDERING THAT the services concerned have been consulted and are in favor of this agreement:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• accept the occupancy permit for an initial duration of one year, renewable automatically from year to year, up to a maximum duration of 10 years, granted free of charge by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to the City of Gatineau, covering a part of lot 3 850 286 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, with an area of 1,860.6 m², as shown on the plan Minute 2487, prepared and signed by Doris Lapointe, land surveyor, dated March 24, 2024;
• authorize the treasurer to proceed with the payment of administrative and management fees of $600 plus applicable taxes, which will be charged to sub-project 20964.04, and to make the accounting entries required to follow up on these presents;
• mandate the Clerk's Office to coordinate all the steps and formalities required to follow up on these presents;
• authorize the Real Estate Assets Service to ensure the management of the occupancy permit, ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions stipulated therein.
The mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of these presents. A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the company 8789622 Canada inc. has filed a request to proceed, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force, with the installation of municipal services to serve the project located at 60 and 64, rue de l'Aréna;
CONSIDERING THAT an agreement must be signed between the City of Gatineau and the company 8789622 Canada inc. in order to establish the guidelines governing the construction of municipal services in the project located at 60 and 64, rue de l'Aréna:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• accept the agreement to be entered into between the City of Gatineau and the company 8789622 Canada inc. concerning the project located at 60 and 64, rue de l'Aréna, shown on the overall plan prepared by the firm Équipe Laurence, bearing number G-2025-056-03;
• ratify the request presented by the aforementioned company to build, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force of the City of Gatineau (bylaws numbers 98-2003 and 99-2003 and their amendments), the municipal services and streets in the project;
• notify the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks that the City of Gatineau does not oppose the issuance of the authorization required for the installation of municipal services in this project;
• attest that the existing water and sewer networks are capable of serving the project mentioned above and comply with the various infrastructure master plans;
• authorize the aforementioned company to have prepared, also at its own expense, the specifications and plans necessary for the execution of the work alluded to above by the firm Équipe Laurence;
• ratify the request of the aforementioned company aimed at entrusting the supervision, with residence, of the aforementioned work to the firm Équipe Laurence and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company;
• accept the recommendation of the aforementioned company to retain the services of the firm EXP to carry out the qualitative control of materials and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company;
• require that the company, its assigns and legal heirs cede to the City of Gatineau, free of charge, the municipal services and the easements required in this project;
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the agreement, the contract relating to the obtaining of the easements that are the subject of these presents, all as they will appear on the final plans that will be filed at the Land Registry Office.
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CONSIDERING THAT the company 17147058 Canada inc. has filed a request to proceed, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force, with the installation of municipal services to serve the project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290 and 294, Chemin Vanier;
CONSIDERING THAT an agreement must be signed between the City of Gatineau and the company 17147058 Canada inc. in order to establish the guidelines governing the construction of municipal services in the project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290 and 294, Chemin Vanier:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• accept the agreement to be entered into between the City of Gatineau and the company 17147058 Canada inc. concerning the project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290 and 294, Chemin Vanier, shown on the overall plan prepared by the firm EXP, bearing number G-2026-027-01, which includes in particular:
the transfer free of charge by the City of Gatineau to the company 17147058 Canada inc. of the surplus lot 3 116 543 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division;
the creation, in favor of the City of Gatineau, on a part of the aforementioned lot and on a part of lots 6 716 283, 6 716 284 and 6 716 286 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, of a real and perpetual easement of passage and public access with a minimum width of 6 meters, in favor of lot 3 116 544 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division. This easement will constitute an active link for cyclists and pedestrians between Chemin Vanier and Rue de la Croisée, as well as an emergency access for the City's Fire Safety Service;
• ratify the request presented by the aforementioned company to build, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force of the City of Gatineau (bylaws numbers 98-2003 and 99-2003 and their amendments), the municipal services and streets in the project;
• notify the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks that the City of Gatineau does not oppose the issuance of the authorization required for the installation of municipal services in this project;
• attest that the existing water and sewer networks are capable of serving the project mentioned above and comply with the various infrastructure master plans;
• authorize the aforementioned company to have prepared, also at its own expense, the specifications and plans necessary for the execution of the work alluded to above by the firm EXP;
• ratify the request of the aforementioned company aimed at entrusting the supervision, with residence, of the aforementioned work to the firm EXP and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company;
• accept the recommendation of the aforementioned company to retain the services of the firm EXP to carry out the qualitative control of materials and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company;
• mandate the Clerk's Office to prepare the documents necessary regarding the transfer of land as well as the obtaining of a real and perpetual easement of passage and coordinate all the steps required to follow up on these presents;
• require that the company, its assigns and legal heirs cede to the City of Gatineau, free of charge, the municipal services and the easements required in this project;
• remove the public character of lot 3 116 543 of the Quebec Cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, if required;
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the agreement, the contracts relating to the transfer of the lot and the obtaining of the easements that are the subject of these presents, all as they will appear on the final plans that will be filed at the Land Registry Office. The treasurer is authorized to make the accounting entries required to follow up on this agreement.
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CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau, through its resolution number CM-2009-849, committed to the Age-Friendly Municipality process;
CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is officially recognized by the government of Quebec as an Age-Friendly Municipality, through the adoption of its first action plan (CM-2013-681);
CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is subject to the Loi assurant l’exercice des droits des personnes handicapées en vue de leur intégration sociale, scolaire et professionnelle and that this law obliges municipalities to produce an annual action plan regarding people with disabilities;
CONSIDERING THAT the Family, Age-Friendly Municipality, and People with Disabilities action plans have been grouped into a single integrated action plan since 2017 (CM-2020-597);
CONSIDERING THAT the council mandated the Seniors Commission to act as the Age-Friendly Municipality monitoring committee, as stipulated in its statutes and bylaws (CM-2022-146);
CONSIDERING THAT the Seniors Commission and the Gatineau Ville en santé Commission committed in their 2026 work plan to monitor the Integrated Action Plan – Families, Seniors and People with Disabilities and the universal accessibility component, respectively;
CONSIDERING THAT to maintain the Age-Friendly Municipality certification, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) requires that the municipal council ratify the mandate and composition of the Age-Friendly Municipality monitoring committee;
CONSIDERING THAT during its regular session on March 30, 2026, the Seniors Commission recommended that the municipal council ratify the mandate and composition of the steering committee for the renewal of the Integrated Action Plan – Families, Seniors and People with Disabilities:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the mandate and composition of the Age-Friendly Municipality steering committee which are defined as follows:
Mandate:
• Support the update process of the Integrated Action Plan – Families, Seniors and People with Disabilities;
• Ensure that the process respects the requirements of the Age-Friendly Municipality recognition and legal obligations regarding the integration of people with disabilities;
• Contribute to the mobilization of citizens and organizations in the territory;
• Propose the next integrated action plan before the end of the year 2026.
Composition of the Age-Friendly Municipality steering committee:
• Jean Lessard, municipal councillor for the Rivière-Blanche electoral district and chair of the Gatineau Seniors Commission;
• Chantal Lalonde, Table des aînés de Gatineau;
• Julie Cool, Centre d’action bénévole Accès;
• Monique Guindon, Centre Action Générations des Aînés de la Vallée-de-la-Lièvre;
• Estelle Lussier, Regroupement des associations de personnes handicapées de l’Outaouais;
• André Baril, Loisir sport Outaouais;
• Gabrielle Leclerc, Enfants de l’Espoir de Hull;
• Camille Marcotte-Quijada, Naissance-Renaissance Outaouais;
• Christine Charlebois, citizen with a disability;
• Louise Villeneuve, senior citizen;
• Kalula Kalambay, senior citizen;
• Catherine Richard, CISSS de l’Outaouais;
• Mélanie Anctil, CISSS de l’Outaouais.
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CONSIDERING THAT the Club cycliste les Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais is a partner organization of the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service;
CONSIDERING THAT the Club cycliste les Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais has been organizing criteriums and time trials for several years;
CONSIDERING THAT the criteriums and time trials are aimed at athletes under 18 years of age;
CONSIDERING THAT the Club cycliste les Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais is requesting the temporary closure of Rue Bombardier and Chemin Industriel in order to offer the 2026 criteriums;
CONSIDERING THAT the criteriums and time trials are part of the continuum of road cycling practice;
CONSIDERING THAT the Police Service, the Fire Safety Service, the Mobility Service, the Infrastructure and Projects Service, as well as the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service recommend:
• the complete closure of Rue Bombardier and the partial closure of Chemin Industriel on May 25, June 29 and August 27 between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.;
• authorizing the services to determine a new date for holding the activity in the event of an unforeseen cancellation attributable to a situation beyond the City's control, including, in particular, unfavorable weather conditions;
CONSIDERING THAT a street closure would make it possible to have the space necessary for holding the activities while making the site safe for participants and will not cause major detours for motorists;
CONSIDERING THAT the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service recommends granting financial support to offset the costs for holding the criteriums and time trials:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• authorize the complete closure of Rue Bombardier and the partial closure of Chemin Industriel on May 25, June 29 and August 27, 2026, between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. as well as the prohibition of parking on the same streets between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. according to the plan proposed as part of the criteriums organized by Le Club cycliste Les Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais, and this, according to the conditions listed below;
Le Club cycliste Les Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais will be responsible for:
respecting the road signage standards of Quebec and the City of Gatineau regarding street closures;
notifying merchants of the activities;
ensuring access for emergency vehicles at all times during the event;
collecting the garbage generated by this event and cleaning the premises after the event;
releasing the City of Gatineau from any liability for damages to others that may result from holding the event and committing to hold a civil liability insurance policy for a minimum amount of $3,000,000 which identifies the City of Gatineau as an additional insured and to provide the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service, before holding the event, with an insurance certificate confirming the subscription of the required insurance;
• authorize the services to determine a new date for holding the activity in the event of an unforeseen cancellation attributable to a situation beyond the City's control, including, in particular, unfavorable weather conditions, and this, in collaboration with the parties concerned;
• accept the recommendation of the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service regarding financial support to the organization Le Club cycliste Les Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais for a sum of $3,500;
• authorize the treasurer to issue the recommended contribution of $3,500 to the organization, upon presentation of supporting documents prepared by the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service.
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CONSIDERING THAT Loisir sport Outaouais is recognized as a partner by the City of Gatineau;
CONSIDERING THAT annually, more than 250 participants of the Outaouais delegation are Gatineau citizens, and this, for nearly 10 years;
CONSIDERING THAT Loisir sport Outaouais has requested a contribution of $2,500 / year, corresponding to a total sum of $10,000 for four years, as well as the free annual loan of a five-hour block to the City of Gatineau in order to support the supervision of participants:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• approve financial support in the amount of $2,500 / year to Loisir sport Outaouais to support the Outaouais delegation at each edition of the Quebec Games Winter and Summer Finals for the years 2026 to 2029;
• approve the loan, free of charge, of the Agora Gilles-Rocheleau at the Maison du citoyen, preceding each edition of the Quebec Games Finals, for the years 2026 to 2029, estimated at an annual value of $2,614 before taxes;
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign any other document between Loisir sport Outaouais and the City of Gatineau in order to give it full effect;
• authorize the treasurer to issue the payments annually and reserve the funds in the 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029 budgets and, in compliance with the clauses and conditions to be entered into with the organization, upon presentation of supporting documents prepared by the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau, as part of the evolution of its mandate regarding the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI), wishes to implement activities aimed at promoting the establishment of new businesses in its territory, in particular to support the diversification of its economy;
CONSIDERING THAT the Economic Development Service of the City of Gatineau submitted a funding request to the Ministry of International Trade (Global Affairs Canada), as part of the CanExport – Community Investments program, which offers financial support to eligible Canadian organizations in order to attract, retain and increase foreign direct investment;
CONSIDERING THAT the Ministry of International Trade (Global Affairs Canada) has granted the City of Gatineau financial aid in a maximum amount of $86,280 in order to support the realization of activities related to the attraction of foreign direct investment, for the period covered from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• accept the financial aid offer from the Ministry of International Trade (Global Affairs Canada) to attract, retain and increase foreign direct investment (FDI);
• authorize the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the Financial Aid Agreement and any other document necessary within the required deadlines to give effect to the foregoing;
• authorize the administration to follow up on these presents.
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CONSIDERING THAT Chapter II of the Charter of the City of Gatineau was repealed by the Loi modifiant diverses dispositions afin notamment de donner suite à certaines demandes du milieu municipal (Bill 104);
CONSIDERING THAT article 70.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (RLRQ, chapter C-19), introduced by this bill, provides that the appointment of a civil servant or employee referred to in the second or third paragraph of article 71 of this law now falls exclusively under the municipal council;
CONSIDERING THAT this article 70.3 thus provides that the appointment of employees who are not employees within the meaning of the Code du travail falls under the municipal council, which corresponds to employees in the "Executive" category within the City of Gatineau;
CONSIDERING THAT Bill 22, Loi bonifiant les pouvoirs d’intervention des municipalités et modifiant d’autres dispositions législatives, has been tabled at the National Assembly and proposes to modify article 70.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes so that only the appointment of certain key positions in the Administration falls exclusively under the municipal council;
CONSIDERING THAT until the adoption of these legislative modifications, it is appropriate for the City to comply with the law currently in force:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the probationary hiring and permanence of the executive employees presented in the attached table, for the period from April 27 to May 8, 2026. These are subject to all the working conditions of the executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
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CONSIDERING THAT Chapter II of the Charter of the City of Gatineau was repealed by the Loi modifiant diverses dispositions afin notamment de donner suite à certaines demandes du milieu municipal (Bill 104);
CONSIDERING THAT article 70.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (RLRQ, chapter C-19), introduced by this bill, provides that the appointment of a civil servant or employee referred to in the second or third paragraph of article 71 of this law now falls exclusively under the municipal council;
CONSIDERING THAT this article 70.3 thus provides that the appointment of employees who are not employees within the meaning of the Code du travail falls under the municipal council, which corresponds to employees in the "Executive" category within the City of Gatineau;
CONSIDERING THAT Bill 22, Loi bonifiant les pouvoirs d’intervention des municipalités et modifiant d’autres dispositions législatives, has been tabled at the National Assembly and proposes to modify article 70.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes so that only the appointment of certain key positions in the Administration falls exclusively under the municipal council;
CONSIDERING THAT although temporary assignments to "Executive" category positions do not constitute appointments within the meaning of the law, it remains appropriate, pending the modification proposed by Bill 22, to submit them to the municipal council for ratification;
CONSIDERING THAT until the adoption of these legislative modifications, it is appropriate for the City to comply with the law currently in force:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council retroactively approve the temporary assignments of executives that began during the period from March 31 to April 30, 2026, as presented in the attached table. These are subject to all the working conditions of the executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 8, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council had adopted, on July 5, 2016, resolution number CM-2016-625, to support Soccer Outaouais in its grant application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program;
CONSIDERING THAT the project to convert the soccer field of Parc de l’Île into a synthetic surface was officially abandoned in 2018 by the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service, for various reasons;
CONSIDERING THAT this financial commitment remains registered in the municipal records despite the definitive abandonment of the project;
CONSIDERING THAT the financial package included an amount of $50,000 from the discretionary budget of the elected official of the Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau electoral district;
CONSIDERING THAT it is appropriate to repeal resolution number CM-2016-625 and to release the committed funds:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council:
• repeal resolution number CM-2016-625, to support Soccer Outaouais in its grant application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and to release the committed funds;
• authorize the treasurer to return to the Reserve – For the support and improvement of municipal projects in the electoral districts (PO-066) the sum of $50,000 which came from the discretionary funds of the elected official of the Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau electoral district;
• authorize the treasurer to make the accounting entries to follow up on these presents.
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CONSIDERING THAT the Human Resources Service was authorized to fill a position of Director, Asset and Investment Planning Service (position number PAI-CAD-001) at the Asset and Investment Planning Service, according to the standards and practices in force:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the probationary promotion and permanence of Mr. Jim Domtinet to the position of Director, Asset and Investment Planning Service (position number PAI-CAD-001) at the Asset and Investment Planning Service. The salary of Mr. Jim Domtinet is established at class 10, step 7 of the salary scale for executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
Mr. Jim Domtinet is subject to a 12-month probationary period. His start date will be determined by the Human Resources Service. Mr. Jim Domtinet is subject to all the working conditions of the executive employees of the City of Gatineau. Permanence in this position will be granted to him as of right, conditionally upon the probationary period being completed, in accordance with the provisions of the collection of employment conditions for executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
The funds for this purpose will be taken from budget item number 52100-0651-10202.01-100 Asset and Investment Planning Service | Regular/non-unionized.
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CONSIDERING THAT the Human Resources Service was authorized to fill a position of Director, Infrastructure and Projects Service (position number SIS-CAD-001) at the Infrastructure and Projects Service, according to the standards and practices in force;
CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council ratified, on December 18, 2025, the appointment of Mr. Joao Moreira as interim Director, Infrastructure and Projects Service (position number SIS-CAD-001) and that the latter still acts in this capacity (CM-2025-842);
CONSIDERING THAT the Human Resources Service was authorized to fill a position of Director, Public Works Service (position number STP-CAD-001) at the Public Works Service, according to the standards and practices in force and that steps are underway to fill this position permanently:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the probationary promotion and permanence of Mr. Patrick Larose to the position of Director, Infrastructure and Projects Service (position number SIS-CAD-001) at the Infrastructure and Projects Service. Also, that it recommends to the council the interim appointment of Mr. Patrick Larose to the position of Director, Public Works Service (position number STP-CAD-001) at the Public Works Service.
Starting June 1, 2026, Mr. Larose will first take office as interim Director, Public Works Service. Once the position of Director, Public Works Service is filled permanently, he will take office as Director, Infrastructure and Projects Service. Until then, Mr. Joao Moreira will continue as interim Director, Infrastructure and Projects Service.
The salary of Mr. Patrick Larose is established at class 11, step 7 of the salary scale for executive employees of the City of Gatineau. Mr. Patrick Larose is subject to a 12-month probationary period. He is also subject to all the working conditions of the executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
Permanence in the position of Director, Infrastructure and Projects Service will be granted to him as of right, conditionally upon the probationary period being completed, in accordance with the provisions of the collection of employment conditions for executives of the City of Gatineau.
The funds for these purposes will be taken from budget items number 0557-52100-10258.01-100 Infrastructure and Projects Service | Regular/non-unionized – Executives and number 0061-52100-10344.01-100 Public Works Service | Regular/non-unionized.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 13, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the Human Resources Service was authorized to fill a position of Director, Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service (position number UDD-CAD-001) at the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service, according to the standards and practices in force:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the probationary hiring and permanence of Mr. Philippe Cadieux to the position of Director, Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service (position number UDD-CAD-001) at the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service. The salary of Mr. Philippe Cadieux is established at class 11, step 4 of the salary scale for executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
Mr. Philippe Cadieux is subject to a 12-month probationary period. His start date will be June 15, 2026. Mr. Philippe Cadieux is subject to all the working conditions of the executive employees of the City of Gatineau. Permanence in this position will be granted to him as of right, conditionally upon the probationary period being completed, in accordance with the provisions of the collection of employment conditions for executive employees of the City of Gatineau.
The funds for this purpose will be taken from budget item number 0557-52100-10370.01-100 | Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service | Regular/non-unionized - Executives.
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CONSIDERING THAT the three-year workforce plan exercise made it possible to prioritize needs in order to create new permanent positions while respecting the allocated budgets;
CONSIDERING THAT the Information Technology Service has carried out an analysis of its needs:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the modification to the organizational structure of the Information Technology Service as follows:
• Create a position of Information Systems Advisor (position number TI-PRO-018) located at class 4 of the salary scale for professionals, under the direction of the Head of Service, Development.
The Human Resources Service is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the service concerned. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the budget allocated to the implementation of the three-year workforce plan.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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CONSIDERING THAT the three-year workforce plan exercise made it possible to prioritize needs in order to abolish and create permanent positions while respecting the allocated budgets;
CONSIDERING THAT the Legal Affairs Service has carried out an analysis of its needs:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the modifications to the organizational structure of the Legal Affairs Service as follows:
• Rename the position of Head of Service, Civil (position number SAJ-CAD-014) to Head of Service, Civil and Administrative Affairs;
• Abolish the position of Section Head, Claims (position number SAJ-CAD-002) located at class 4 of the salary scale for executives;
• Abolish the position of Office Clerk, Legal Affairs (position number SAJ-BLC-012) located at class 3 of the salary scale for white-collar workers;
• Administratively attach the position of Office Clerk, Legal Affairs (position number SAJ-BLC-015), under the direction of the Head of Expertise and Main Practice (position number SAJ-CAD-018);
• Administratively attach the position of Claims Technician (position number SAJ-BLC-003), under the direction of the Head of Expertise and Main Practice (position number SAJ-CAD-017).
The Human Resources Service is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the service concerned as well as Appendix A of the Salary Policy and the Collection of Employment Conditions for Executive Employees of the City of Gatineau.
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CONSIDERING THAT the three-year workforce plan exercise made it possible to prioritize needs in order to create new permanent positions while respecting the allocated budgets;
CONSIDERING THAT the Finance Service has carried out an analysis of its needs:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that council accept the modifications to the organizational structure of the Finance Service as follows:
• Create a position of Assistant Director and Assistant Treasurer (position number FIN-CAD-031) located at class 9 of the salary scale for executives, under the direction of the Director;
• Administratively attach the position of Head of Service and Assistant Treasurer, Financial Planning as well as all positions reporting to it, under the direction of the Assistant Director and Assistant Treasurer (position number FIN-CAD-031);
• Administratively attach the position of Head of Service and Assistant Treasurer, Accounting and Payroll as well as all positions reporting to it, under the direction of the Assistant Director and Assistant Treasurer (position number FIN-CAD-031);
• Create a position of Unit Head, Revenue (position number FIN-CAD-032) whose salary class will be determined by the Human Resources Service, under the direction of the Head of Service, Revenue;
• Administratively attach the positions of Finance Clerk, Revenue (position numbers FIN-BLC-047, FIN-BLC-049, FIN-BLC-050, FIN-BLC-051, FIN-BLC-052, FIN-BLC-101 and FIN-BLC-102), under the direction of the Unit Head, Revenue;
• Administratively attach the position of Revenue Technician (FIN-BLC-061), under the direction of the Unit Head, Revenue;
• Administratively attach the position of Collection Technician (FIN-BLC-103), under the direction of the Unit Head, Revenue;
• Administratively attach the position of Collection Agent (FIN-BLC-048), under the direction of the Unit Head, Revenue;
• Administratively attach the position of Financial and Recovery Agent (FIN-BLC-080), under the direction of the Unit Head, Revenue.
The Human Resources Service is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the service concerned, as well as Appendix A of the Salary Policy and the Collection of Employment Conditions for Executive Employees of the City of Gatineau. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the budget allocated to the implementation of the three-year workforce plan.
A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 7, 2026. This recommendation of the executive committee comes into force on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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Organizational Structure Changes - Real Estate Services, Asset Planning and Investment Services, and Infrastructure and Projects Services
WHEREAS during the municipal council meeting of October 17, 2023 (CM-2023-823), the council adopted the administrative attachment of the executive administrative assistant under the direction of the Director, Asset Planning and Investment Services, as well as the Director, Infrastructure and Projects Services;
WHEREAS Real Estate Services, Asset Planning and Investment Services, and Infrastructure and Projects Services wish to maximize their executive administrative support;
WHEREAS the analysis of their administrative support needs is complete:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that the council accept the modifications to the organizational structure of Real Estate Services, Asset Planning and Investment Services, and Infrastructure and Projects Services as follows:
- Administratively attach the executive administrative assistant position (position number SBI-BLC-007) under the direction of the Director, Asset Planning and Investment Services, as well as the Director, Real Estate Services, and renumber the position to PAI-BLC-010;
- Administratively attach the executive administrative assistant position (position number SIS-BLC-001) under the direction of the Director, Infrastructure and Projects Services.
The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the concerned services. This executive committee recommendation comes into effect on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
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Salary Scale Modification - Director Positions for Economic Development and Organizational Performance, Business Intelligence, and Scientific Services
WHEREAS the Politique salariale des employés-cadres de la Ville de Gatineau;
WHEREAS the new mandates entrusted to the Economic Development Service and the Organizational Performance, Business Intelligence, and Scientific Service;
WHEREAS after analysis, it appears that an adjustment of the salary class is required for the positions of Director of the Economic Development Service and the Organizational Performance, Business Intelligence, and Scientific Service:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee recommends that the council accept the adjustments to the salary classes of the positions as follows:
- Modify the salary class of the position of Director of the Economic Development Service to class 8 of the management salary scale of the City of Gatineau, retroactively to January 1, 2026;
- Modify the salary class of the position of Director of the Organizational Performance, Business Intelligence, and Scientific Service to class 8 of the management salary scale of the City of Gatineau, retroactively to March 18, 2026.
The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify Appendix A of the Politique salariale et du Recueil des conditions de travail des employés-cadres de la Ville de Gatineau. Funds for this purpose will be taken from the operating budget of the concerned services. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 7, 2026. This executive committee recommendation comes into effect on the day of its approval by resolution of the municipal council. Adopted
STEVE MORAN, President Me VÉRONIQUE DENIS, Clerk Executive Committee