2025.02.18 – Regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held at the Aydelu Centre, – 94, rue du Patrimoine, Gatineau, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:03 p.m., at which are present,

Formal approval of the meeting agenda by the council. This is a standard procedural step to begin the session.

Official approval of the written record of the previous council meeting. This ensures the accuracy of the city's historical records.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to allow the construction of a three-unit residential building. This allows the project to proceed despite minor deviations from current zoning rules.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to permit the construction of a detached house. This ensures the project meets local development standards.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to allow for a multi-family residential building. This helps facilitate housing development in the area.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to allow a resident to build a detached garage. This is a standard request for property improvements.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to allow the conversion of a duplex into a triplex. This increases housing density at the specified location.

Approval of a minor zoning exception regarding driveway or access point spacing. This allows the property owner to modify their site access layout.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to allow the construction of a detached shed or accessory structure on the property.

Approval of a minor zoning exception to allow a portion of an existing building to be used as a grocery store, improving local access to food services.

Approval of a specific development project (PPCMOI) to allow commercial activity and video lottery terminals at this location. This is a formal step in the municipal planning process.

Approval of a specific development project to regularize the status of a semi-detached home. This ensures the building complies with municipal planning requirements.

This by-law amendment changes zoning rules to allow for more commercial and community-oriented spaces in the Mitigomijokan district. It aims to better integrate services into the residential area.

This amendment creates a new zoning designation in the Lucerne district to facilitate future residential and community development projects.

The city is borrowing over $32 million to fund essential road maintenance and repairs across Gatineau. This investment is part of the city's long-term infrastructure maintenance plan.

This $35 million investment covers critical upgrades to water and sewer systems, street paving, and boulevard redesigns. These projects are vital for maintaining the city's core utility infrastructure.

The city is borrowing $4.4 million to replace and upgrade vehicles and equipment for public works and fire services. This ensures city staff have the tools necessary to provide essential services.

The city is investing $1.45 million in a new fire tanker truck to improve fire safety and emergency response capabilities as part of the city's risk management plan.

This by-law authorizes the establishment of a recycling return point for deposit containers at a specific location in Buckingham, supporting local waste management efforts.

This zoning change allows for higher density in a specific area of Pointe-Gatineau by permitting triplexes instead of just duplexes. This is intended to help increase the local housing supply.

Approval of the architectural and site integration plan (PIIA) for the triplex project at 12 Metcalfe Street. This ensures the building's design fits the character of the neighborhood.

Approval of the architectural and site integration plan for the grocery store conversion at 115 Plateau Boulevard, ensuring the exterior modifications meet city standards.

The city is requesting more time to update its master land-use plan to align with provincial requirements for creating accessible and affordable housing. This ensures the city remains in compliance with Quebec's planning directives.

The city is renewing its membership with Tricentris, a cooperative that manages recycling and waste processing. This partnership is essential for the city's waste management operations.

The council is appointing a new member to the commission responsible for overseeing transportation and mobility policies in the city.

The council is renewing the term of a citizen representative on the transportation commission, ensuring continued public participation in city planning.

The city is transferring a piece of land at no cost to a social housing organization (Habitations de l'Outaouais Métropolitain) to support affordable housing projects in the Hull-Wright district.

The city is using specific royalty funds collected from local quarries to pay for road resurfacing on Vanier Road. This is a dedicated funding source for infrastructure maintenance.

Approval of an agreement to provide municipal services (such as water and sewage) to the second phase of the Lépine commercial development in Buckingham.

The city is adopting a new strategy to better support and coordinate with local volunteer organizations. This is intended to strengthen community engagement and social services.

The city is accepting $5 million in federal funding to support a five-year program aimed at helping vulnerable seniors. This initiative focuses on social inclusion and reducing isolation for elderly residents from 2025 to 2030.

The city is applying for provincial funding to support its 2025-2028 action plan regarding cultural diversity and social harmony. This funding will help implement programs that foster integration and inclusive community living.

Council is formally supporting a motion to protect and promote intellectual freedom within public libraries. This ensures that library collections remain accessible and diverse for all residents.

Council is appointing a new representative to the pension committee for city management staff. This is a routine administrative appointment to ensure proper oversight of retirement funds.

Council is appointing a new representative to the pension committee for city management staff.

Council is appointing a new representative to the pension committee for city management staff.

Council is appointing a new representative to the pension committee for blue-collar city employees.

Council is appointing a new representative to the pension committee for white-collar city employees.

Council is appointing a new representative to the pension committee for white-collar city employees.

Council is approving changes to the internal organizational structure of the Arts, Culture and Letters Department to improve operational efficiency.

Council is approving changes to the internal organizational structure of the Human Resources Department to improve operational efficiency.

The city is proceeding with the expropriation of specific land lots required for the Jacques-Cartier Street project, following a decision by the Administrative Tribunal of Quebec. This is part of ongoing infrastructure development in the Pointe-Gatineau district.

Council is updating the policy governing travel, accommodation, and representation expenses for municipal employees to ensure current standards and fiscal responsibility.

Council is updating the list of municipal representatives serving on the board of directors for the Maison de la culture de Gatineau.

The city is submitting its 2024 accountability report for the provincial Regions and Rurality Fund, which supports regional development projects.

Council is modifying a previous resolution to update the agreement between the City of Gatineau and the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport Corporation.

Council is renewing the term of a city representative serving on the board of the Outaouais Housing Office, which manages social housing in the region.

Council is reviewing a previous decision regarding a demolition permit for the property at 1175 Aylmer Road in the Mitigomijokan district.

The city is authorizing the sale of a municipal lot located at 348 Industriel Road to a private company (9534-2234 Québec Inc.) for development purposes in the Rivière-Blanche district.

Council is adopting an updated work plan for the Finance Committee, which outlines the committee's priorities and tasks for the current year.

Council is officially naming the recipients of the Order of Gatineau, an honor awarded to citizens who have made significant contributions to the city.

The municipal council meeting is officially adjourned.