2025.06.10 – Ordinary meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the PNG room of the Polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau, 360 La Vérendrye Boulevard East, door 4, Gatineau, on Tuesday
⭐ Notable items (31)
The council approves a minor zoning variance to facilitate the construction of four residential buildings, each containing 36 units, located on Chemin Vanier. This project increases housing density in the Deschênes district.
The council approves a conditional use permit for the construction of a 140-unit multi-family residential building at 210 Rue Papineau. This is a significant development project for the Hull-Wright district.
Following the conditional use approval, the council grants the necessary minor zoning variances to allow the 140-unit residential project at 210 Rue Papineau to proceed.
The council gives final approval for a specific development project (PPCMOI) at 150 Rue Wellington, allowing for a mixed-use building ranging from 7 to 17 storeys. This is a major urban development project in the Hull-Wright district.
The council approves a zoning amendment to expand one zone into another in the Lucerne district. This change adjusts the land-use regulations for the affected area.
This by-law updates zoning rules regarding building materials and clarifies regulations to make it easier to add a secondary dwelling unit to single-family homes, supporting housing density.
The council adopts a new comprehensive construction by-law for the City of Gatineau, which sets the standards for all new building projects within the city.
The council authorizes a loan of $6.7 million to fund the city's participation in the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ). This investment is intended to support the development of affordable housing units across the city.
The council approves the architectural plans for Phase 7-F2 of the Village de la Ferme Ferris residential development, located near Rue de l'Achigan and Rue de la Rainette.
The council formally adopts the inventory of traditional built heritage for the Aylmer sector. This document identifies and helps protect historically significant buildings in the area.
The city is providing financial support for a new 79-unit student housing project at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). This initiative aims to increase the availability of affordable housing for students in the Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau district.
Council approved the architectural plans for a new 140-unit apartment building located on Rue Papineau. This project is subject to design review to ensure it fits the character of the Hull-Wright district.
The City of Gatineau is partnering with the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation to work together on biodiversity conservation projects in the Outaouais region. This agreement formalizes a shared commitment to environmental protection.
Council has officially supported a study to determine if specific local wetlands can be restored. This is a proactive step toward environmental sustainability and flood mitigation.
The city is donating land to a housing cooperative to facilitate the construction of affordable housing units. This helps address the housing shortage in the Orée-du-Parc district.
The city is allocating funds from the lifecycle reserve to pay for professional services needed to fix issues at the Donalda-Charron Library in the Plateau district.
The city has adopted a new policy to upgrade and improve pedestrian infrastructure. This aims to make walking safer and more accessible for residents across the city.
The city has adopted a new framework for how it provides financial and logistical support to local cultural groups, aiming to streamline the application process.
The city is funding a study to assess the archaeological significance of the Auberge Symmes site, ensuring historical preservation before any future development.
The city is contributing $725,000 to support the Quebec side of the 2026 Winterlude festival, specifically for the 'Domaine des Flocons' site in the Hull-Wright district.
The city is making internal adjustments to the Fire Department's organizational structure to optimize emergency response and administrative operations.
Council has authorized the signing of an agreement that modifies an existing labor contract with city employees.
The city is deciding how to allocate the budget surplus from the 2024 fiscal year to ensure financial stability and fund future city priorities.
This item authorizes a $9.9 million loan for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to implement bus priority measures on several major boulevards. These improvements aim to reduce travel times and improve reliability for public transit users across the city.
The city is approving a $3.375 million loan for the STO to upgrade its HASTUS software, which manages transit planning and operations. This investment is necessary to modernize the technology used to schedule bus routes and manage driver assignments.
The city is entering into a funding agreement to support temporary housing and help residents find permanent homes. This program is part of the city's ongoing efforts to address housing instability and support vulnerable populations.
The city is providing funding for the first phase of renovations at a social housing complex located at 75 Jumonville Street. This project aims to improve the living conditions for residents in the Orée-du-Parc district.
The city is increasing its financial support for the Carillon project, which involves building 150 affordable and community housing units on Carillon Street. This project is a key part of the city's strategy to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Hull-Wright district.
The city has decided not to renew its delegation agreement with ID Gatineau, the city's economic development agency. This marks a change in how the city manages its economic development and business support services.
The city is temporarily suspending the policy that governs how councillors use their discretionary budgets for local community grants and neighborhood improvements. This pause allows the city to accumulate funds and review the allocation process for these budgets.
The city has officially tabled its financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year. This report provides transparency regarding the city's spending, revenue, and overall financial health for the past year.
The council formally approves the list of items to be discussed during the meeting. This is a standard procedural step to begin the session.
The council reviews and approves the official records of the meetings held on May 13, May 20, and June 3, 2025. This ensures the accuracy of the city's historical records.
The council approves a minor zoning exception to allow the construction of an attached garage at 29 Rue des Mineurs. This variance is necessary because the project does not strictly meet current zoning requirements.
The council approves a minor zoning variance to facilitate the construction of four residential buildings, each containing 36 units, located on Chemin Vanier. This project increases housing density in the Deschênes district.
The council approves a minor variance to allow an expansion of the building into the front yard at 88 Rue Garneau. This allows the property owner to proceed with renovations that would otherwise be prohibited by setback rules.
The council approves a minor zoning variance to allow the construction of a semi-detached multi-family residential building at 42-50 Rue Latour. This project adds new housing units to the Buckingham district.
Similar to the previous item, the council approves a minor zoning variance for a semi-detached multi-family residential project at 52-60 Rue Latour in the Buckingham district.
The council approves a minor variance to allow the expansion of a single-family home and the addition of a secondary dwelling unit at 112 Chemin Robert-Stewart. This supports the creation of additional housing options within the district.
The council approves a conditional use permit for the construction of a 140-unit multi-family residential building at 210 Rue Papineau. This is a significant development project for the Hull-Wright district.
Following the conditional use approval, the council grants the necessary minor zoning variances to allow the 140-unit residential project at 210 Rue Papineau to proceed.
The council gives final approval for a specific development project (PPCMOI) at 150 Rue Wellington, allowing for a mixed-use building ranging from 7 to 17 storeys. This is a major urban development project in the Hull-Wright district.
The council grants final approval for a specific development project (PPCMOI) to build a single-family home on a private road (Rue Privée Knotty).
The council approves a zoning amendment to expand one zone into another in the Lucerne district. This change adjusts the land-use regulations for the affected area.
This omnibus by-law updates the administrative rules for urban planning, specifically clarifying the documentation required for permit applications. This aims to streamline the city's administrative processes.
This by-law update ensures that the minimum bedroom size requirements in the city's building maintenance regulations match those in the general construction code, ensuring consistency across city rules.
This by-law removes certain types of minor construction or renovation projects from the mandatory architectural review process (PIIA), reducing red tape for residents and developers.
Similar to the previous item, this by-law removes specific types of commercial projects from the mandatory architectural review process, aiming to simplify the approval process for businesses.
This by-law updates zoning rules regarding building materials and clarifies regulations to make it easier to add a secondary dwelling unit to single-family homes, supporting housing density.
The council adopts a new comprehensive construction by-law for the City of Gatineau, which sets the standards for all new building projects within the city.
The council authorizes a loan of $118,000 to fund the construction of curbs on Rue du Progrès, between Rue de la Forteresse and the western branch of Rue Laurette-Routhier in the Masson-Angers district.
The council authorizes a loan of $6.7 million to fund the city's participation in the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ). This investment is intended to support the development of affordable housing units across the city.
The council approves the temporary reservation of parking spaces at the Théâtre de l'Île to accommodate the Vieux-Hull public market. This supports local commerce and community events.
The council approves the architectural plans for the renovation of a two-family residential building at 11 Boulevard Saint-Joseph, ensuring the project meets local design standards.
The council approves the architectural plans to renovate and convert a two-family dwelling into a single-family home at 103 Rue de la Baie.
The council approves the architectural plans for Phase 7-F2 of the Village de la Ferme Ferris residential development, located near Rue de l'Achigan and Rue de la Rainette.
The council approves the architectural plans for the front yard expansion of the property at 88 Rue Garneau, following the previously approved minor variance.
The council approves the architectural plans for the semi-detached multi-family residential project at 42-50 Rue Latour in the Buckingham district.
The council approves the architectural plans for the semi-detached multi-family residential project at 52-60 Rue Latour in the Buckingham district.
The council approves the architectural plans for the expansion of the single-family home at 112 Chemin Robert-Stewart, following the previously approved minor variance.
The council formally adopts the inventory of traditional built heritage for the Aylmer sector. This document identifies and helps protect historically significant buildings in the area.
The city is providing financial support for a new 79-unit student housing project at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). This initiative aims to increase the availability of affordable housing for students in the Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau district.
Council approved the architectural plans for a new 140-unit apartment building located on Rue Papineau. This project is subject to design review to ensure it fits the character of the Hull-Wright district.
This item authorizes the design and development of a new park at 20 Rue Laurier. It ensures the park's layout meets city standards for public spaces in the Hull-Wright district.
The City of Gatineau is partnering with the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation to work together on biodiversity conservation projects in the Outaouais region. This agreement formalizes a shared commitment to environmental protection.
Council has officially supported a study to determine if specific local wetlands can be restored. This is a proactive step toward environmental sustainability and flood mitigation.
This is a routine administrative appointment to ensure the city's environmental commission remains fully staffed and operational.
The city is donating land to a housing cooperative to facilitate the construction of affordable housing units. This helps address the housing shortage in the Orée-du-Parc district.
The city is granting an easement to Hydro-Québec, allowing them to access or maintain infrastructure on a specific city-owned lot in the Pointe-Gatineau district.
The city is selling four municipal lots on Rue de la Sablière. This is a standard real estate transaction to dispose of city-owned land.
The city is facilitating a land transaction involving the CPE L'Île des Enfants (a daycare center) to support their operations or expansion in the Hull-Wright district.
The city is entering into a lease agreement with Rogers to host a telecommunications tower on municipal property in the Orée-du-Parc district, which will help improve local network coverage.
The city is allocating funds from the lifecycle reserve to pay for professional services needed to fix issues at the Donalda-Charron Library in the Plateau district.
The city has adopted a new policy to upgrade and improve pedestrian infrastructure. This aims to make walking safer and more accessible for residents across the city.
This item formalizes the provision of municipal services (such as water or waste) to the WE3 development project in the Hull-Wright district.
The city is updating its winter parking rules to allow parking on only one side of certain streets. This helps ensure snow removal equipment can pass through safely.
This is an update to the working agreement between the city and the local neighborhood committee for Vieux-Gatineau, ensuring continued collaboration on community projects.
The city is supporting a local cycling club by authorizing street closures for two race events in 2025 and providing a financial contribution.
The city is adjusting the service standards for animal control officers to better manage dog-related issues in the community.
The city has adopted a new framework for how it provides financial and logistical support to local cultural groups, aiming to streamline the application process.
The city is funding a study to assess the archaeological significance of the Auberge Symmes site, ensuring historical preservation before any future development.
This is a routine financial oversight item where the city accepts the annual audit and budget reports for the Gatineau Cultural Centre.
The city is updating the terms under which it lends municipal space to the organizers of the Hot Air Balloon Festival.
The city is contributing $725,000 to support the Quebec side of the 2026 Winterlude festival, specifically for the 'Domaine des Flocons' site in the Hull-Wright district.
The city is restructuring the Human Resources department to improve internal efficiency and service delivery.
The city is restructuring the Assessment department to better manage property valuation services.
The city is making internal adjustments to the Fire Department's organizational structure to optimize emergency response and administrative operations.
Council has authorized the signing of an agreement that modifies an existing labor contract with city employees.
The city is restructuring the department responsible for planning municipal assets and investments to improve long-term infrastructure management.
This item formally records the cancellation or withdrawal of certain projects that were previously in progress.
The city is deciding how to allocate the budget surplus from the 2024 fiscal year to ensure financial stability and fund future city priorities.
This item authorizes a $9.9 million loan for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to implement bus priority measures on several major boulevards. These improvements aim to reduce travel times and improve reliability for public transit users across the city.
The city is approving a $3.375 million loan for the STO to upgrade its HASTUS software, which manages transit planning and operations. This investment is necessary to modernize the technology used to schedule bus routes and manage driver assignments.
This item establishes penalty rates for municipal procurement contracts and provides authorization to conduct business with companies based in the United States. It ensures the city's procurement policies are clearly defined and legally compliant for international vendors.
The city is entering into a funding agreement to support temporary housing and help residents find permanent homes. This program is part of the city's ongoing efforts to address housing instability and support vulnerable populations.
The city is providing funding for the first phase of renovations at a social housing complex located at 75 Jumonville Street. This project aims to improve the living conditions for residents in the Orée-du-Parc district.
This item approves budget adjustments for the city's vehicle fleet maintenance plan to account for rising costs. It ensures that essential municipal vehicles remain operational and well-maintained.
The city is authorizing the use of reserve funds to pay for necessary repairs at the Paul-Pelletier Aquatic Centre in the Deschênes district. This ensures the facility remains safe and functional for public use.
This item authorizes the use of reserve funds to replace water quality monitoring equipment at three major sports facilities. This is a routine maintenance task to ensure water safety for swimmers at the Paul-Pelletier, Lucien-Houle, and Gatineau sports centres.
The city is increasing its financial support for the Carillon project, which involves building 150 affordable and community housing units on Carillon Street. This project is a key part of the city's strategy to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Hull-Wright district.
The city has decided not to renew its delegation agreement with ID Gatineau, the city's economic development agency. This marks a change in how the city manages its economic development and business support services.
The city is temporarily suspending the policy that governs how councillors use their discretionary budgets for local community grants and neighborhood improvements. This pause allows the city to accumulate funds and review the allocation process for these budgets.
The city has officially tabled its financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year. This report provides transparency regarding the city's spending, revenue, and overall financial health for the past year.
The city has appointed a permanent Director for the Civil Security Office. This role is responsible for emergency preparedness and ensuring the city is ready to respond to natural disasters or other public safety crises.
The city has appointed a permanent Director of Human Resources following a probationary period. This position oversees the city's workforce, labor relations, and recruitment efforts.
The municipal council meeting has been officially adjourned.