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,

CONSIDERING THAT a request to build a two-story, detached three-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 12, rue Metcalfe; CONSIDERING THAT the construction of the project requires the demolition of the existing building on the land, the request for which was approved by the Demolition Committee during the session of February 27, 2024; CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting by the council of minor variances to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 aimed at reducing the minimum width of the front wall of a building and reducing the minimum floor-to-land ratio; CONSIDERING THAT the project is located in the sector of the site planning and architectural integration plan for village, rural, and commercial insertion, where the construction of a new building is subject to council approval under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505-5005; CONSIDERING THAT the shape and dimensions of the land do not allow the project to be made compliant with all the provisions of Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020; CONSIDERING THAT the project is compliant with the provisions of the current Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, except for those that were the subject of the request for minor variances; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant minor variances to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, for a project at 12, rue Metcalfe, in order to build a three-family dwelling, and aimed at reducing: • the minimum width of the front wall of a building from 7 m to 5.6 m; • the minimum floor-to-land ratio (C.O.S.) from 0.5 to 0.4. As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled: • Site plan of the projected building identifying the minor variances – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – November 13, 2024 – 12, rue Metcalfe, and this, conditionally to the approval of the project by the council under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505-2005. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request to build a single-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 99, rue Bisson; CONSIDERING THAT the request aims to reduce the height of the main building minimally required by the residential zoning specification grid Ha-09-029 from two to one story; CONSIDERING THAT the project was approved by the city council in 2023 and that no changes will be made to the volumetry and architecture of the approved project; CONSIDERING THAT the immediate environment of the project consists mainly of single-story housing and that the proposed project harmonizes with its surrounding environment; CONSIDERING THAT the requested minor variance respects the enjoyment of the property rights of the owners of neighboring buildings; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JOCELYN BLONDIN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, for a project at 99, rue Bisson, and aimed at reducing the minimum height of the main building from two to one story. As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled: • Proposed elevations – LEGUE Architecture – June 21, 2023 – annotated by the SUDD – 99, rue Bisson. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request to build a three-story, detached multi-family dwelling, including six units, has been made for the property located at 107, chemin de Montréal Est; CONSIDERING THAT the construction of the project requires the demolition of the existing commercial building on the land, the request for which was approved by the Demolition Committee during the session of March 26, 2024; CONSIDERING THAT the layout of units in the basement could not be considered, knowing that they will be intended for people with reduced mobility, and that it would be more appropriate to arrange these units on the ground floor of the building, in order to ensure easy and safer access for future occupants; CONSIDERING THAT despite the increase in the number of stories from two to three, the six units proposed for the new building remain compliant with the maximum number of eight units prescribed in the specification grid of the commercial zone Co-02-072; CONSIDERING THAT with a height of three stories, the building fits into the existing built fabric, since it allows for the redevelopment of an underutilized lot facing an important traffic route; CONSIDERING THAT the components of the building and the materials that compose it are present on other buildings in the intervention sector; CONSIDERING THAT the minor variances respect the orientations of the Urban Plan aimed at promoting residential densification, by allowing buildings that can reach a height of up to 10 stories, when located near a high-level service public transit corridor such as the one located on chemin de Montréal Est; CONSIDERING THAT the shape and dimensions of the land do not allow the project to be made compliant with all the provisions of Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020; CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the requested minor variances, the project is compliant with all other provisions of the current Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 and subdivision bylaws; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MARIO AUBÉ SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant minor variances to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, for a project at 107, chemin de Montréal Est, in order to build a multi-family dwelling comprising six units, and aimed at increasing: • the maximum height of a building prescribed in the specification grid of the commercial zone Co-02-072 from two stories to three stories; • the maximum encroachment of an exterior staircase providing access to a level other than the basement or the ground floor in a margin adjacent to a street from 1.5 m to 3 m. As illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled: • Site plan of the projected building identifying the minor variances – Simon Dufour Handfield, land surveyor – October 30, 2024 – 107, chemin de Montréal Est; • Site and landscaping plan of the projected building – Pierre J. Tabet architect – August 25, 2024 – 107, chemin de Montréal Est; • Elevations of the projected building – Pierre J. Tabet architect – August 25, 2024 – 107, chemin de Montréal Est. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request to authorize the construction of a detached garage has been made for the property located at 51, rue Massicotte; CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting by the council of a minor variance to the applicable provisions concerning detached accessory buildings of Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, in order to authorize the construction of a private detached garage whose height exceeds 4.5 m; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed location does not risk causing prejudice to neighboring properties, since the projected building faces the public road; CONSIDERING THAT the applicant's project is compliant with all applicable provisions of the construction and zoning bylaws, with the exception of the one targeted by the requested minor variance; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR LOUIS SABOURIN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, at 51, rue Massicotte, aimed at increasing the maximum height of a detached garage from 4.5 m to 6.5 m, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled: • Extract from the certificate of location (annotated by the applicant and the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department-SUDD) – Marie Eve R. Tremblay – Land surveyor – October 27, 2022 – 51, rue Massicotte; • Plan of the garage and proposed minor variance, drawn by Jean Michel Duncan – March 2023 – Annotated by the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department – January 2024 – 51, rue Massicotte. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at the transformation of a detached two-family dwelling into a detached three-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 357, rue Mondoux; CONSIDERING THAT the new projected unit will have to respect all applicable regulatory provisions; CONSIDERING THAT the project involves regularizing and bringing up to standard existing and projected parking spaces on the targeted property; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed project will make the number of trees required on the land compliant; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed project does not pose prejudice to the right of enjoyment of their properties to the owners of neighboring buildings; CONSIDERING THAT the project is compliant with the provisions of Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, except for those that are the subject of the request for minor variances; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR DENIS GIROUARD SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant minor variances to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, for a project at 357, rue Mondoux, in order to reduce: • the minimum length of a parking space from 5 m to 4.5 m; • the minimum distance between a parking space and the window of a habitable room located in the basement or ground floor from 2 m to 0 m. All as illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled: • Proposed site plan and minor variances raised – Beaulieu construction – December 23, 2024 – 357, rue Mondoux. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at reducing the distance between two access points to the land from 6 m to 1.4 m has been made for the property at 152, chemin Eardley; CONSIDERING THAT a building permit was issued in 2023 for the construction of a four-story multi-family building with 60 units at 152, chemin Eardley, and that the earthworks and foundation work have already been carried out following the issuance of the building permit; CONSIDERING THAT a request for a minor variance has been made in order to make the collection of residual materials compliant, as required by the Water and Residual Materials Department of the City of Gatineau; CONSIDERING THAT the distance between the two access points does not infringe upon the enjoyment of the property rights of the owners of neighboring buildings; CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the requested minor variance, the project is compliant with all other regulatory provisions in force; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, for the property at 152, chemin Eardley, in order to reduce from 6 m to 1.4 m the minimum distance between two access points to the land, as illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled: • Development plan and requested minor variance (annotated by the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department (SUDD) – Crystel Tremblay – Urban planning professional – December 17, 2024, and this, conditionally to the new access floor covering being covered with pavers or another type of gray or white colored covering with an SRI of at least 29. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request for a minor variance aimed at building a detached accessory building in the front yard has been made for the property located at 215, chemin Perry; CONSIDERING THAT the project involves obtaining a minor variance in order to authorize the construction of a detached accessory building in the front yard; CONSIDERING THAT the proposed location does not risk causing prejudice to the owners of neighboring properties; CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the requested minor variance, the project is compliant with all other regulatory provisions in force; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, for the property at 215, chemin Perry, in order to build a detached accessory building in the front yard, as illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled: • Site plan project and proposed minor variance (annotated by the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department) (SUDD) – Michel Fortin – Land surveyor – December 9, 2024 – 215, chemin Perry, and this, conditionally to the planting by the applicant of three new trees elsewhere on the land. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at converting a section of the existing commercial building into a grocery store has been made for the property located at 115, boulevard du Plateau; CONSIDERING THAT the project involves the expansion of the main building and a redevelopment of a section of the existing parking space; CONSIDERING THAT the existing parking space of the property is currently derogatory to the provisions of the current Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 regarding the maximum number of parking spaces, but benefits from acquired rights; CONSIDERING THAT the current "built space/land" ratio of the property is also derogatory, but protected by acquired rights; CONSIDERING THAT a minor variance is requested in order to increase the maximum number of attached signs; CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the maximum display area applicable to attached signs prescribed by Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020; CONSIDERING THAT the project proposes the addition of several landscaped strips and green islands that exceed the minimum area prescribed by the regulations and that an additional improvement has been proposed by the applicant in order to add green islands in the parking space and increase the number of trees to be planted on the site; CONSIDERING THAT this project has been the subject of a landscaping improvement compared to the version of the project presented at the meeting of the Urban Planning Advisory Committee of December 16, 2024, by adding green islands in the existing parking space and increasing the number of trees to be planted on the site; CONSIDERING THAT the project must also be approved under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505.1-2011, for intervention projects in certain commercial zones and that the project respects the majority of the applicable objectives and evaluation criteria; CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw number 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on January 29, 2025, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the holding of the session where the council must rule on the request for a minor variance, as indicated in article 145.6 of the Act respecting land use planning and development; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, a project at 115, boulevard du Plateau, in order to increase the maximum number of attached signs from 2 to 3. As illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled: • Site plan and identification of the minor variance – Cardo urbanisme – January 17, 2025 – Annotated by the SUDD – 115, boulevard du Plateau; • Elevations and exterior cladding materials Marcus Scoller, architect – November 2024 – Annotated by the SUDD – 115, boulevard du Plateau; • Plans of the projected signs – Marcus Scoller, architect – November 2024 – Annotated by the SUDD – 115, boulevard du Plateau, and this, conditionally to the approval of the project by the council under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505.1-2011. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at authorizing dependent and additional commercial uses leading to the use of video lottery terminals has been made for the property located at 845, chemin de Masson; CONSIDERING THAT the authorization of non-compliant commercial uses in the commercial zone Co-02-088 requires the adoption of a particular project for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building, since the specification grid of the targeted zone does not specifically allow these commercial uses, some of which are acquired rights and which one wishes to modify; CONSIDERING THAT the use of video lottery terminals is normally permitted in more "playful" commercial zones where distinctive businesses and services (bars) are better "controlled" and authorized as of right; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of December 16, 2024, did not ratify the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department, and issued a favorable recommendation for the realization of the project as presented; CONSIDERING THAT during the city council session of January 21, 2025, the first resolution number CM-2025-7 was adopted; CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on February 11, 2025: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MARIO AUBÉ SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, without change, under the Bylaw respecting particular projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005, the second resolution of the particular construction project relating to 845, chemin de Masson aimed at the authorization of dependent and additional commercial uses exceeding the areas and ratios prescribed in Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 or in acquired rights, as well as the use of eight video lottery terminals, according to the following parameters: • Allow an additional use of "Lottery and gambling" (video lottery terminals) in a dependent use "Establishment where drinks are served and various activities" (c5b) at a restaurant; • Increase from 15% to 15.5% the ratio between the floor area of a dependent use "Establishment where drinks are served" and the total floor area of the main use; • Increase from 48 m2 to 51.8 m2 the floor area of a dependent use "Establishment where drinks are served"; • Increase from 5% to 19.3% the ratio between the area of the additional use "Lottery and gambling" and the floor area of the dependent use "Establishment where drinks are served" (increase in the number of video lottery terminals). As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled: • Plans and capacity calculations according to the occupancy ratio – Pierre Tabet, architect, June 9, 2023 – 845, chemin de Masson. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project. Councillor Steven Boivin requests a vote and the president asks the members present to vote by voice: FOR AGAINST M. Gilles Chagnon Mme Bettyna Bélizaire M. Jocelyn Blondin Mme Anik Des Marais M. Steve Moran M. Louis Sabourin M. Marc Bureau M. Steven Boivin Mme Isabelle N. Miron M. Edmond Leclerc Mme Caroline Murray Mme la mairesse Maude Marquis-Bissonnette Mme Tiffany-Lee Norris Parent M. Mike Duggan Mme Catherine Craig-St-Louis M. Daniel Champagne Mme Alicia Lacasse-Brunet M. Denis Girouard M. Jean Lessard M. Mario Aubé The president declares the main resolution adopted. Adopted on division.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at regularizing the construction of a semi-detached single-family dwelling, built without obtaining a building permit beforehand, has been made for the property located at 278, rue Alexandre-Rodrigue; CONSIDERING THAT the building does not respect the provisions concerning the minimum rear margin, and the maximum encroachment of an access to the land and a parking space on the main facade; CONSIDERING THAT the built space/land ratio as well as the area of the amenity areas remain compliant with Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, despite the encroachment of the building in the rear margin; CONSIDERING THAT the area of the asphalt paving, generated by the excess encroachment of the parking space on the main facade of the building, has little impact on the increase of heat islands (the width of the access to the land remains compliant); CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the applicable criteria of the Bylaw respecting particular projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of December 16, 2024, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department; CONSIDERING THAT during the city council session of January 21, 2025, the first resolution number CM-2025-8 was adopted; CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on February 11, 2025: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, without change, under the Bylaw respecting particular projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005, the second resolution of the particular construction project relating to 278, rue Alexandre-Rodrigue in order to regularize the construction of a semi-detached single-family dwelling, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled: • Site plan identifying the non-conformities subject to the PPCMOI – Simon Dufour Handfield, land surveyor – June 17, 2024 – 278, rue Alexandre-Rodrigue; • Comparison between the original plan of the building and that of the built building – SUDD – November 5, 2024 – Dessins Drummond – March 5, 2020 – 278, rue Alexandre-Rodrigue; • Comparison between the elevations of the original plan of the building and those of the built building – SUDD – November 5, 2024 – Dessins Drummond – March 5, 2020 – 278, rue Alexandre-Rodrigue, and this, conditionally: • to the filing at the building permit application stage, of the plans and elevations of the building as built, compliant with Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 and Construction Bylaw number 504-2005; • to the planting of a tree in the backyard of the building; • to the issuance of a building permit to regularize the construction of the building. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 has been filed for zones Ha-14-038 and Co-14-039, in order to obtain more density and flexibility regarding authorized uses; CONSIDERING THAT at its meeting of November 25, 2024, the Urban Planning Advisory Committee recommended that the council approve an amendment to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 in order to expand zone Ha-14-038 from the entirety of zone Co-14-039, to transfer all commercial and community uses authorized in the repealed zone, and to impose the obligation of commercial continuity along rue Joe-Gorman: CONSIDERING THAT during the city council session of January 21, 2025, the notice of motion number AM-2025-14 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted; CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on February 11, 2025: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ANIK DES MARAIS SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopt, with change, the second draft of Bylaw number 532-48-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 with the goal of expanding zone Ha-14-038, from the entirety of zone Co-14-039, and adding commercial and community uses there. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 has been filed for rue Saint-Maurice and rue du Vieux-Rouet in order to authorize only single-family homes of two stories maximum; CONSIDERING THAT the requested amendment is not compliant with the Urban Plan and the Land Use and Development Plan, the City has proposed an alternative responding to citizen concerns as well as development objectives; CONSIDERING THAT at its meeting of November 25, 2024, the Urban Planning Advisory Committee recommended that the council approve an amendment to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 aimed at creating a new residential zone and authorizing buildings of one to three stories and one to three units; CONSIDERING THAT during the city council session of January 21, 2025, the notice of motion number AM-2025-16 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted; CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on February 11, 2025: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR GILLES CHAGNON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopt, without change, the second draft of Bylaw number 532-49-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 with the goal of creating zone Ha-16-103 from part of zone Ha-16-059 and authorizing residential and community uses there – Lucerne electoral district. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a notice of motion regarding bylaw number 971-2025 was given during the council of January 21, 2025, and that the bylaw was filed there, all in compliance with article 356 of the Cities and Towns Act; CONSIDERING THAT the mentions enacted in article 356 of the Cities and Towns Act (LRQ, c. C-19) have been made by the clerk: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-80 of February 18, 2025, this council adopt Bylaw number 971-2025 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $4,448,000 in order to finance the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department, the Fire Department, and other services included in the Investment Plan - Maintenance Component. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a notice of motion regarding bylaw number 972-2025 was given during the council of January 21, 2025, and that the bylaw was filed there, all in compliance with article 356 of the Cities and Towns Act; CONSIDERING THAT the mentions enacted in article 356 of the Cities and Towns Act (LRQ, c. C-19) have been made by the clerk: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-81 of February 18, 2025, this council adopt Bylaw number 972-2025 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $1,457,000 to finance the purchase of a tanker truck for the Fire Safety Department as part of the Fire Risk Coverage Scheme as presented in the Investment Plan - Maintenance Component. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request for an amendment to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 has been filed in order to allow three-family dwellings in a detached structure in the residential zone Ha-06-017; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of November 25, 2024, recommended that the council approve an amendment to the zoning bylaw aimed at increasing the maximum number of units per building from two to three units in the residential zone Ha-06-017; CONSIDERING THAT during the city council session of January 21, 2025, the notice of motion number AM-2025-11 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted; CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on February 11, 2025: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopt, without change, Bylaw number 532-50-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 with the goal of increasing the maximum number of units per building from two to three in zone Ha-06-017 – Pointe-Gatineau electoral district. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at building a two-story, detached three-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 12, rue Metcalfe; CONSIDERING THAT the construction of the project requires the demolition of the existing building on the land, the request for which was approved by the Demolition Committee during the session of February 27, 2024; CONSIDERING THAT the project is located in the sector of the site planning and architectural integration plan for village, rural, and commercial insertion, where the construction of a new building is subject to council approval under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505-5005; CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting by the council of minor variances to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 aimed at reducing the minimum width of the front wall of a building and reducing the minimum floor-to-land ratio; CONSIDERING THAT the architectural treatment of the proposed building is inspired by the articulation and traditional architectural components of "matchbox" type buildings of the built environment, allowing for the good integration of the project into its insertion environment; CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the criteria of the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505-2005 applicable to the village, rural, and commercial insertion sector; CONSIDERING THAT the project is compliant with the provisions of the current Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020, except for those that are the subject of the request for minor variances; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505-2005, a project at 12, rue Metcalfe, in order to build a three-family dwelling, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled: • Site plan of the projected building identifying the minor variances – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – November 13, 2024 – 12, rue Metcalfe; • Elevations of the projected building – Profil Architecture – November 6, 2024 – 12, rue Metcalfe; • Perspective of the projected building – Profil Architecture – November 6, 2024 – 12, rue Metcalfe; • Description of the proposed materials - Profil Architecture – November 6, 2024 – 12, rue Metcalfe. It is understood that the granting by the council of the requested minor variances to Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 is required for the implementation of this project. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at converting a section of the existing commercial building into a grocery store has been made for the property located at 115, boulevard du Plateau; CONSIDERING THAT the project involves an expansion of the main building which will be carried out at the front, right side, and rear facades; CONSIDERING THAT a section of the existing parking space will be modified as part of the project; CONSIDERING THAT the project proposes the modification of an existing attached sign and the installation of three new attached signs; CONSIDERING THAT this project has been the subject of a landscaping improvement compared to the version of the project presented at the meeting of the Urban Planning Advisory Committee of December 16, 2024, by adding green islands in the existing parking space and increasing the number of trees to be planted on the site; CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable objectives and evaluation criteria of the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505.1-2011, for intervention projects in certain commercial zones; CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the requested minor variance, the project is compliant with the provisions of Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020; CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of January 27, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration plans number 505.1-2011, a project at 115, boulevard du Plateau, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled: • Projected site plan – Cardo urbanisme – January 17, 2025 – Annotated by the SUDD – 115, boulevard du Plateau; • Elevations and exterior cladding materials Marcus Scoller, architect – November 2024 – Annotated by the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department (SUDD) – 115, boulevard du Plateau; • Plans of the projected signs – Marcus Scoller, architect – November 2024 – Annotated by the SUDD – 115, boulevard du Plateau; • Perspectives – Marcus Scoller, architect – May 2024 – 115, boulevard du Plateau. It is understood that the approval of the site planning and architectural integration plan is subject to the granting of the minor variances required for this project. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of February 18, 2030. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has been a business partner with Tricentris since 2012; CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has been a member of the Tricentris cooperative, the co-op from April 21, 2022, to December 31, 2024; CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau believes in the vision, mission, and values of the Tricentris cooperative; CONSIDERING THAT membership in the Tricentris cooperative allows for supporting the spirit of collaboration and cooperation; CONSIDERING THAT due to the precarious financial situation of the cooperative, linked in large part to unfavorable markets, the City of Gatineau has paid additional annual contributions to Tricentris, reaching nearly 4.5 million dollars in 2024; CONSIDERING THAT since January 1, 2025, Éco Entreprises Québec is responsible for the sorting and conditioning of recyclable materials recovered by the City of Gatineau, and routes these materials to the Tricentris sorting center located in Gatineau; CONSIDERING THAT user members have access to a basket of paid services, through a service contract for information, awareness, and education (ISÉ) activities; CONSIDERING THAT user members must respect the bylaws of the cooperative; CONSIDERING THAT under article 5.4 of Bylaw number 1: Internal management, the cooperative can require from its members a contribution to pay all or part of its operating expenses when the interests of Tricentris require it. The amount of this contribution is determined by the board of directors; CONSIDERING THAT in the event of an additional contribution, the expense would be entirely at the expense of the City of Gatineau and would be neither reimbursed by Éco Entreprises Québec, nor by the Compensation Plan for municipal services provided to ensure the recovery and reclamation of residual materials; CONSIDERING THAT under article 10.2.1 of Bylaw number 1: Internal management, rebates can be paid to user members of the cooperative pro-rated to the operations carried out. The rate of the rebates can be different according to the nature or quality of the products or services that were the subject of the operations; CONSIDERING THAT membership in the cooperative could have a financial impact in the future, either through the payment of a rebate, or through an obligation to pay an additional financial contribution, if applicable, and that such an additional contribution cannot be the subject of financial planning: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MARC BUREAU SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-73 of February 18, 2025, this council authorize the director of the Water and Residual Materials Department or her replacement to: • fill out and transmit all documents, forms, and annexes relating to the membership of the City of Gatineau in the Tricentris cooperative, the solidarity co-op for the year 2025-2026; • sign all documents and forms required relating to the membership of the City of Gatineau in Tricentris, the solidarity co-op and, if applicable, to sign any document in connection with the realization of the services provided for in the 2025-2026 contract; • renew the membership if necessary. A treasurer's certificate was issued on February 17, 2025. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is the owner of lot 5 428 972 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division, located at 125, rue Carillon; CONSIDERING THAT Habitations de l'Outaouais métropolitain is the owner of lots 2 181 359 and 2 181 360 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division, located at 109-111 and 115-121, rue de Carillon; CONSIDERING THAT Habitations de l'Outaouais métropolitain has approached the City of Gatineau in order to acquire a portion of lot 5 428 972 of the Quebec cadastre, having an area of 965.5 m². The objective of this acquisition is to consolidate the land with its two adjacent properties, located at 109-111 and 115-121, rue de Carillon, to constitute a real estate complex; CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2024-727 of September 24, 2024, adopted a site planning and architectural integration plan (PIIA) for the construction of a 10-story multi-family housing project, including approximately 150 units, for the properties located at 109 to 121, rue de Carillon; CONSIDERING THAT the approval of the PIIA is conditional to the approval by the city council of the acquisition, by the organization Habitations de l'Outaouais métropolitain, of the aforementioned portion of land; CONSIDERING THAT discussions with the organization have made it possible to conclude an agreement by mutual consent for the transfer of a portion of lot 5 428 972 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division, located at 125, rue Carillon having an area of 965.5 m², free of charge, and this, under the conditions provided for in the standard contract of the City of Gatineau and the other conditions stipulated in the purchase promise negotiated and duly signed on December 20, 2024: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-66 of February 12, 2025, this council: • accept the purchase promise and transfer by mutual consent, to the organization Habitations de l'Outaouais métropolitain, a portion of lot 5 428 972 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division and having an area of 965.5 m2, free of charge, and this, under the conditions provided for in the standard contract of the City of Gatineau and the other conditions stipulated in the purchase promise negotiated and duly signed on December 20, 2024; • mandate the Clerk's Office to supervise the transaction and coordinate all the steps required to follow up on this; • authorize the treasurer to carry out the accounting entries required to follow up on this; • authorize the Real Estate Assets Department 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 transaction by ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the deed to be entered into; • remove the public character of the portion of lot 5 428 972 subject to this sale, if required. The mayor or in her absence the acting mayor and the clerk or in her absence the deputy clerk or the assistant clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of this. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT article 78.1 of the Act respecting municipal powers has obliged municipalities since January 1, 2009, to create a fund for the repair and maintenance of public roads and to pay into this fund the revenues from the imposition of a tariff on operators of quarries and sand pits located on their territory; CONSIDERING THAT Bylaw number 497-2008 was adopted to comply with the revision of the Act respecting municipal powers and to regulate the creation of a fund, the imposition and the collection of fees from operators of quarries and sand pits on the territory of the City of Gatineau; CONSIDERING THAT policy INFRA-2011-01 was adopted at the plenary committee of January 25, 2011, and aims to distribute the funds made available by the imposition of fees on operators of quarries and sand pits according to prioritization criteria; CONSIDERING THAT the section of chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and rue de Vernon, presenting a heavily degraded roadway has been prioritized according to the criteria established in policy INFRA-2011-01; CONSIDERING THAT the City recently acquired lot 3 835 037 located on chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and rue de Vernon, for the construction of the future western ecocentre; CONSIDERING THAT major work to extend municipal services to serve the future ecocentre is planned in 2027 on chemin Vanier; CONSIDERING THAT a palliative repair of the paving was carried out by the Public Works Department in 2023 while waiting for the work related to the ecocentre; CONSIDERING THAT the work to extend municipal services for the needs of the ecocentre will be paired with road works estimated at $3,100,000 on chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and rue de Vernon; CONSIDERING THAT these road works can be financed by the Quarry and Sand Pit Royalty Fund: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-74 of February 18, 2025, this council authorize the treasurer to draw an amount of $3,100,000 from the reserve of the Quarry and Sand Pit Royalty Fund in order to finance the road works aimed at the repair of the roadway on chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and rue de Vernon. The treasurer is authorized to carry out the accounting entries required to follow up on this. A treasurer's certificate was issued on February 17, 2025. Adopted.

CONSIDERING THAT the company Immeubles Marché Buckingham 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 phase B of the Lépine commercial development project; CONSIDERING THAT an agreement will have to be signed between the City of Gatineau and the company Immeubles Marché Buckingham inc., in order to establish the guidelines governing the construction of the municipal services required to serve the Lépine commercial development project, phase B: IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-67 of February 12, 2025, this council: • accept the agreement to be entered into between the City of Gatineau and the company Immeubles Marché Buckingham inc. concerning the Lépine commercial development project, phase B, shown on the overall plan prepared by the firm CLA Experts-Conseils inc., bearing the number G-2025-001-01; • 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 in the project; • advise 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 water and sewer networks in place are capable of serving the project mentioned above and are compliant 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 CLA Experts-Conseils inc.; • endorse the request of the aforementioned company aimed at entrusting the supervision, with residence, of the aforementioned work to the firm CLA Experts-Conseils inc. and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company; • accept the recommendation of the aforementioned company to the effect of retaining the services of the firm WSP Canada inc. to carry out the qualitative control of the materials and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company; • require that the company, its assigns and legal heirs transfer 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 the assistant clerk to sign the agreement, the contract relating to the obtaining of the easements subject of this, all as they will appear on the final plans which will be filed at the Land Registry Office. Adopted.

Signing of a Contribution Agreement with the Government of Canada for a $5,000,000 Grant under the New Horizons for Seniors Program - Pan-Canadian Stream 2023-2024

CONSIDERING THAT the Government of Canada launched a call for projects under the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024 aimed at supporting collective impact initiatives to increase the social inclusion of vulnerable seniors;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is recognized by the Government of Quebec as a Municipalité amie des aînés (Age-Friendly Municipality) and that the City has chosen to place great importance on the concerns and living conditions of seniors;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2022-844 of December 6, 2022, adopted the Plan d’action intégré 2022-2026 – Familles, aînés et personnes aînées which addresses, among other things, the issue of seniors;

CONSIDERING THAT the social inclusion of vulnerable seniors and those at risk of exclusion, including disabled seniors and English-speaking seniors in the territory, is a complex issue that requires collective reflection and special attention;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is being awarded a sum of $5,000,000, over five years, to carry out a collective impact project aimed at increasing the social inclusion of vulnerable seniors and those at risk of exclusion, under the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024 (CM-2023-992):

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-76 of February 18, 2025, this council:

• accepts the grant from the Government of Canada for a maximum sum of $5,000,000 for the years 2025 to 2030; • authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the City Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk to sign a contribution agreement with the Government of Canada for the receipt of a $5,000,000 grant under the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024, on behalf of the City of Gatineau (CM-2023-992); • authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the City Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk to sign all documents related to the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024; • mandates the Service des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés of the City of Gatineau to implement the selected collective impact plan, entitled: Gatineau, une ville inclusive pour les aînés vulnérables et à risque d’exclusion, under the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024, and to report on the activities and expenses incurred directly to the Government of Canada during the project duration; • mandates the Commission des aînés de la Ville de Gatineau to act as the monitoring committee for the process related to the implementation of the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024; • authorizes the Treasurer to allocate the funds to be received from the Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés – Volet pancanadien 2023-2024 grant to the budget of the Service des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés. Adopted.

Financial Assistance Request to the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration for the 2025-2028 Cultural Diversity and Living Together Action Plan

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau plays a leadership role in cultural diversity and works in concert with local organizations to develop and implement its action plan regarding cultural diversity and living together (vivre-ensemble);

CONSIDERING THAT the Service des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés has developed, in collaboration with partners, a new 2025-2028 action plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau intends to submit a new request for financial assistance to the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), for a sum of $1.5 million, under the Programme d’appui aux collectivités (PAC), to ensure the implementation of the action plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the MIFI exceptionally allows the City of Gatineau to submit its application to the PAC no later than January 31, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council resolution confirming the submission of the Action Plan is expected by the MIFI after the adoption session, scheduled for mid-February 2025, in order to finalize the analysis of the request and, in case of acceptance, to conclude an agreement with the City of Gatineau:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIFFANY-LEE NORRIS PARENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR LOUIS SABOURIN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-77 of February 18, 2025, this council:

• adopts the 2025-2028 Action Plan of the City of Gatineau regarding cultural diversity and living together; • authorizes the Service des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés to submit a request for financial assistance of $1.5 million to the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, under the Programme d’appui aux collectivités for the implementation of the 2025-2028 Action Plan; • authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, or in her absence, the City Clerk, or in her absence, the Assistant City Clerk to sign the financial assistance agreement and any other official document accompanying the 2025-2028 agreement; • authorizes the Treasurer to provide for the equivalent contribution of $1,500,000 from the City of Gatineau for the realization of the action plan of the 2025-2028 agreement with the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, including a sum of $105,000 in financial contribution as well as a sum of $1,395,000 in human resources and services; • authorizes the Treasurer to transfer all sums to be received to the 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 budgets of the Service des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés, under the agreement concluded between the City of Gatineau and the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration.

A treasurer's certificate was issued on February 17, 2025. Adopted.

Acquisition by Expropriation of Lots 4 473 032 and 5 515 891 - Decision of the Administrative Tribunal of Quebec - Jacques-Cartier Street Project - Pointe-Gatineau Electoral District – Mike Duggan

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolutions numbers CM-2010-664, CM-2010-828, and CM-2013-235, mandated the expropriation of lots 4 473 032 and 5 515 891 of the cadastre of Quebec, as part of the development project for the Jacques-Cartier Street waterfront sector;

CONSIDERING THAT expropriation procedures were initiated for the acquisition by expropriation of said lots;

CONSIDERING THAT a decision was rendered on October 30, 2024, by the Tribunal administratif du Québec (hereinafter, the TAQ);

CONSIDERING THAT, by this decision, the TAQ orders the City of Gatineau to pay a final indemnity, in capital, interest, and costs of $438,315.54 to the expropriated parties, which is broken down in the decision attached hereto in Appendix 1;

CONSIDERING THAT the parties agreed to crystallize the interest and additional indemnities on the capital as of January 30, 2025:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-82 of February 18, 2025, this council authorizes:

• the payment of the total sum of $438,315.54 representing the global and total sum that the City of Gatineau must pay to 102662 Canada inc. and Gestion Roger Lachapelle inc., in capital, interest, and costs, all representing the final indemnity to be paid to the expropriated party following the expropriation of lots 4 473 032 and 5 515 891 of the cadastre of Quebec as well as the reimbursement of expert fees and for trouble, annoyance, and inconvenience; • the Legal Affairs Service or its representative to sign and file any document or procedure necessary to finalize the file before the Tribunal administratif du Québec; • the Treasurer to draw from the Project Adjustment Reserve – Maintenance component an amount of $438,315.54 to finance the aforementioned funds; • the Treasurer to perform the required accounting entries to follow up on this.

A treasurer's certificate was issued on February 17, 2025. Adopted.

Modification to Resolution CM-2024-881 Regarding the Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Gatineau and the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport Corporation

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau and the Corporation de l’Aéroport exécutif Gatineau-Ottawa (AEGO) are bound by an agreement adopted on September 21, 2021, in accordance with resolution number CM-2021-650;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2024-881 of November 19, 2024, approved the amendment to the agreement concluded on September 21, 2021, between the City of Gatineau and the AEGO following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2024-753 of November 13, 2024;

CONSIDERING THAT the AEGO, by its resolution number 2025-015 adopted during the special assembly of administrators on February 5, requested that the City modify the text of the amendment to the agreement by integrating a consideration to the effect that it manages assets belonging to the City and contributes positively to the economic development and wealth of the City;

CONSIDERING THAT the City wishes to respond to the Corporation's concern regarding the absence of a directive related to its potential financial contribution for the years 2028 to 2030;

CONSIDERING THAT a typo slipped into resolution number CM-2024-881 and that a modification is required to, among other things, clarify the City's request to the AEGO:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JEAN LESSARD, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-83 of February 18, 2025, this council:

• accepts the proposed modifications to the amendment to the agreement concluded on September 21, 2021, between the City of Gatineau and the Corporation de l’aéroport exécutif Gatineau-Ottawa in order to add:

• the following consideration: the Airport manages assets belonging to the City and contributes positively to the economic development and wealth of the City;
• the following paragraph to article 6: In the first 6 months of the year 2027, the parties commit to negotiating the annual contribution of the City of Gatineau to the AEGO for the years 2028 to 2030. • modifies resolution number CM-2024-881 in order to remove the mention "accepts to" and thus replace the 1st resolved:
• Requests the Corporation de l’Aéroport exécutif Gatineau-Ottawa (AEGO) to perform an evaluation of the infrastructures and resources required in the medium and long term and establish a long-term financial plan (5 to 10 years) in order to better evaluate the needs of the airport for the coming years, within a period of 12 months; • authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the City Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk to sign the amendment to the Agreement concluded on September 21, 2021, between the City of Gatineau and the Corporation de l’Aéroport exécutif Gatineau-Ottawa (AEGO).

A treasurer's certificate was issued on February 18, 2025. Adopted.

Sale of Land - Lot 2 552 038 of the Cadastre of Quebec - 348, Chemin Industriel - 9534-2234 Québec Inc. - La Rivière-Blanche Electoral District - Jean Lessard

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is the owner of lot 2 552 038 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Hull, with a total area of approximately 1,529 m², located in the Aéroparc, also known under the civic address of 348, Chemin Industriel;

CONSIDERING THAT the company 9534-2234 Québec inc. filed a purchase promise on February 6, 2025, and proposes to acquire the entirety of lot 2 552 038 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Hull;

CONSIDERING THAT the developer plans to house a building with a minimum area of 229 m² of floor area, within a period of 12 months from the signing of the deed of sale, in order to accommodate its hardwood flooring manufacturing activities or to store its finished products;

CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council granted a minor variance under resolution number CM-2023-182 of March 21, 2025, aimed at reducing the minimum rear setback required from 9 m to 1.5 m in order to allow the realization of the project;

CONSIDERING THAT the total sale price of $164,580.19 was calculated from the price adopted by the municipal council on August 27, 2024, under resolution number CM-2024-676 ($10/sq. ft. or $107.64/m²) and in force at the time of the acceptance of the sale project by the Economic Development Office;

CONSIDERING THAT the treasurer's certificate was issued on February 7, 2025, by the Finance Service stipulating that the sale price is higher than the costs incurred by the City for the acquisition of the lot, as defined in the Loi sur les immeubles industriels et municipaux:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JEAN LESSARD, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-84 of February 18, 2025, this council:

• authorizes the sale to the company 9534-2234 Québec inc. of lot 2 552 038 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Hull, with an area of approximately 1,529 m², at the price of $164,580.19 plus GST and QST if applicable, under the conditions provided for in the standard contract of the City of Gatineau and other conditions stipulated in the purchase promise submitted and duly signed on February 6, 2025, by this same company; • mandates the City Clerk's Service to coordinate all steps required to follow up on this; • authorizes the Real Estate Assets Service to extend any deadline for signing the deed of sale, as provided for in the purchase promise, if required; • mandates the Real Estate Assets Service to perform the management in due form of the sale by ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the deed of sale to be concluded; • mandates the Legal Affairs Service, in the event of the failure of the company 9534-2234 Québec inc. to comply with all the terms and conditions of the deed of sale, to undertake the procedures for the retrocession of the lot subject to this sale, all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the deed of sale to be concluded; • removes the public character of lot 2 552 038 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Hull, targeted by this transaction, if required; • authorizes the Treasurer to perform the required accounting entries to follow up on this.

The Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the City Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of this and to proceed with the signing of the release of the construction obligation, when all the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the concerned municipal services.

A treasurer's certificate was issued on February 17, 2025. Adopted.

Appointment of the Recipients of the Ordre de Gatineau

CONSIDERING THAT the Ordre de Gatineau is the highest honorary distinction awarded by the City to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exceptional achievements;

CONSIDERING THAT an independent jury formed of seven people analyzed the application files based on the admission and selection criteria established by the municipal council;

CONSIDERING THAT the jury met on January 24, 2025, for a deliberation meeting;

CONSIDERING THAT the selection of the recipients was carried out in a process in complete neutrality by the independent jury, based on the content of the application files provided by the bidders:

IT IS PROPOSED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves the three recipients selected by the jury for the 2025 edition of the Ordre de Gatineau presented to the plenary committee on February 11, 2025, in camera.

Councillor Jocelyn Blondin votes against this project. Adopted on division.