AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2025
Major decisions
3.5 #
Minor variances - Construction of the new Police Service Headquarters project - 975 Saint-Joseph Boulevard - L'Orée-du-Parc electoral district - Isabelle N. Miron
Request for minor variances related to the construction of the new Gatineau Police headquarters at 975 Saint-Joseph Boulevard.
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3.5 Minor variances - Construction of the new Police Service Headquarters project - 975 Saint-Joseph Boulevard - L'Orée-du-Parc electoral district - Isabelle N. Miron
public-safetyzoning L'Orée-du-Parc 975, boulevard Saint-Joseph police headquarters975 Saint-Joseph Boulevardminor variance
4.3 #
Notice of motion for draft Bylaw 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 to eliminate minimum parking space requirements for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses
This notice of motion initiates a change to city zoning laws to remove mandatory minimum parking requirements for non-residential developments. This is a significant policy shift aimed at reducing urban sprawl and encouraging alternative transportation.
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4.3 Notice of motion for draft Bylaw 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 to eliminate minimum parking space requirements for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses
4.4 #
Draft Bylaw 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 to eliminate minimum parking space requirements for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses
This item presents the actual text of the draft bylaw introduced in item 4.3, which removes minimum parking requirements for non-residential uses.
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4.4 Draft Bylaw 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 to eliminate minimum parking space requirements for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses
13.1 #
Acceptance of the road safety intervention plan
Formal acceptance of the city's strategic plan to improve road safety across Gatineau.
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13.1 Acceptance of the road safety intervention plan
37.14 #
Certificate from the City Clerk's Office regarding the registration procedure for qualified voters concerning Bylaw 936-3-2025, which amends Bylaw 936-2023 to increase expenditures and borrowing by $3,314,000 to finance various infrastructure works, vehicle and equipment purchases, and land acquisition related to the 2023-2027 Fire Risk Coverage Plan
The City Clerk is presenting the results of a public registration process regarding a $3.3 million borrowing bylaw for fire safety infrastructure and equipment. This is a procedural step to confirm whether a referendum is required based on public feedback.
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Certificate from the City Clerk's Office regarding the registration procedure for qualified voters concerning Bylaw 936-3-2025, which amends Bylaw 936-2023 to increase expenditures and borrowing by $3,314,000 to finance various infrastructure works, vehicle and equipment purchases, and land acquisition related to the 2023-2027 Fire Risk Coverage Plan
Certificate from the Service du greffe concerning the registration procedure for persons qualified to vote on Règlement numéro 936-3-2025 amending règlement numéro 936-2023 with the goal of increasing the expenditure and borrowing by $3,314,000 to finance various infrastructure works, the purchase of vehicles and equipment, as well as the purchase of land in connection with the 2023-2027 fire risk coverage plan.
public-safetybudgetgovernance 936-3-2025936-2023 fire safetyborrowing bylaw936-3-2025voter registration $3,314,000
Notable items
3.1 #
Minor variances - Construction of an eight-unit multi-family dwelling - 2 Côté Street - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray
Request for minor variances to allow the construction of an eight-unit apartment building at 2 Côté Street. This affects local zoning standards in the Deschênes district.
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3.1 Minor variances - Construction of an eight-unit multi-family dwelling - 2 Côté Street - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray
3.2 #
Minor variance - Construction of a four-unit semi-detached multi-family dwelling - 14 Côté Street - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray
Request for a minor variance to permit the construction of a four-unit semi-detached building at 14 Côté Street.
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3.2 Minor variance - Construction of a four-unit semi-detached multi-family dwelling - 14 Côté Street - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray
3.3 #
Minor variance - Construction of two semi-detached multi-family dwellings - 16 Côté Street - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray
Request for a minor variance to allow the construction of two semi-detached multi-family buildings at 16 Côté Street.
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3.3 Minor variance - Construction of two semi-detached multi-family dwellings - 16 Côté Street - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray
3.4 #
Minor variances - Conversion of a single-family home into a two-family dwelling - 5A Damphousse Street - Lac-Beauchamp electoral district - Denis Girouard
Request for minor variances to convert a single-family home into a duplex at 5A Damphousse Street.
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3.4 Minor variances - Conversion of a single-family home into a two-family dwelling - 5A Damphousse Street - Lac-Beauchamp electoral district - Denis Girouard
4.1 #
Final adoption - PPCMOI - Construction of a six-unit multi-family dwelling - 56 Charlevoix Street - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran
Final approval of a Specific Project for the Construction, Modification or Occupation of an Immovable (PPCMOI) to allow a six-unit residential building at 56 Charlevoix Street.
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4.1 Final adoption - PPCMOI - Construction of a six-unit multi-family dwelling - 56 Charlevoix Street - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran
4.2 #
Final adoption - PPCMOI - Reconstruction of a commercial building including a motel - 686 Maloney Boulevard East - Lac-Beauchamp electoral district - Denis Girouard
Final approval of a PPCMOI to allow the reconstruction of a commercial motel property at 686 Maloney Boulevard East.
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4.2 Final adoption - PPCMOI - Reconstruction of a commercial building including a motel - 686 Maloney Boulevard East - Lac-Beauchamp electoral district - Denis Girouard
5.1 #
Notice of motion and tabling of draft Bylaw 991-2025 regarding the installation and maintenance of water meters and repealing Bylaw 252-2007
This item introduces a new bylaw to regulate water meter installation and maintenance, replacing the outdated 2007 regulation.
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5.1 Notice of motion and tabling of draft Bylaw 991-2025 regarding the installation and maintenance of water meters and repealing Bylaw 252-2007
5.2 #
Notice of motion and tabling of draft Bylaw 965-2-2025 amending Bylaw 965-2024 regarding the imposition and collection of a tax on parks and parking lots for 2025 to add an exemption
This bylaw amendment introduces a new exemption to the city's tax on parking lots and parks for the 2025 fiscal year.
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5.2 Notice of motion and tabling of draft Bylaw 965-2-2025 amending Bylaw 965-2024 regarding the imposition and collection of a tax on parks and parking lots for 2025 to add an exemption
6.1 #
Bylaw 535-2025 regarding site planning and architectural integration plans (PIIA)
Adoption of a new bylaw governing the PIIA process, which ensures that new developments integrate well with the existing architectural character of the city.
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6.1 Bylaw 535-2025 regarding site planning and architectural integration plans (PIIA)
6.3 #
Bylaw 530-9-2025 amending Urban Plan 530-2020 to integrate the Vieux-Aylmer Special Urban Planning Program
This bylaw formally integrates the specific urban planning program for the Old Aylmer (Vieux-Aylmer) sector into the city's master urban plan.
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6.3 Bylaw 530-9-2025 amending Urban Plan 530-2020 to integrate the Vieux-Aylmer Special Urban Planning Program
6.4 #
Bylaw 532-43-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 to require a podium (basilaire) for buildings five stories or higher and to exempt PIIA-approved projects from specific facade and insertion rules
This bylaw introduces new design requirements for tall buildings (5+ stories) and clarifies how PIIA-approved projects interact with existing facade and urban insertion rules.
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6.4 Bylaw 532-43-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 to require a podium (basilaire) for buildings five stories or higher and to exempt PIIA-approved projects from specific facade and insertion rules
6.5 #
Bylaw 966-1-2025 amending Bylaw 966-2024 to increase expenditures and borrowing by $376,934 to fund Gatineau's participation in the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ)
The city is increasing its borrowing capacity by $376,934 to contribute to the provincial affordable housing program (PHAQ).
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6.5 Bylaw 966-1-2025 amending Bylaw 966-2024 to increase expenditures and borrowing by $376,934 to fund Gatineau's participation in the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ)
6.7 #
Bylaw 300-46-2025 amending Traffic and Parking Bylaw 300-2006 to update rules for assisted vehicles, wheelchairs, e-bikes, and personal motorized transport devices, add a left-turn prohibition (Annex X), and implement one-way traffic (Annex XI)
This bylaw updates traffic regulations to include modern personal mobility devices and makes specific changes to local traffic flow, including new turn restrictions and one-way streets.
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6.7 Bylaw 300-46-2025 amending Traffic and Parking Bylaw 300-2006 to update rules for assisted vehicles, wheelchairs, e-bikes, and personal motorized transport devices, add a left-turn prohibition (Annex X), and implement one-way traffic (Annex XI)
9.4 #
Application to the CPTAQ - Use of lots for non-agricultural purposes - Creation project of the "Grandes-Baies-de-l'Outaouais Wildlife Refuge" - Masson-Angers electoral district - Mario Aubé
The city is applying to the provincial agricultural commission (CPTAQ) to allow non-agricultural use of land for the creation of a new wildlife refuge in the Masson-Angers district.
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9.4 Application to the CPTAQ - Use of lots for non-agricultural purposes - Creation project of the "Grandes-Baies-de-l'Outaouais Wildlife Refuge" - Masson-Angers electoral district - Mario Aubé
17.2 #
Agreement between the daycare centre L'Île des Enfants and the City of Gatineau regarding the closure of Saint-Rédempteur Park
Approval of an agreement between the city and a local daycare regarding the closure of Saint-Rédempteur Park.
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17.2 Agreement between the daycare centre L'Île des Enfants and the City of Gatineau regarding the closure of Saint-Rédempteur Park
19.1 #
Acquisition and adaptation - Promenade du Portage
Approval for the acquisition and necessary modifications to property located at Promenade du Portage.
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19.1 Acquisition and adaptation - Promenade du Portage
23.1 #
Executive Committee - Authorize the treasurer to withdraw $230,000 from the Block D cash envelope to increase the financial allocation for professional fees for the feasibility and environmental impact study of the widening of Chemin Vanier, between Chemin Pink and Chemin d'Aylmer
The city is allocating an additional $230,000 to cover professional fees for an environmental and feasibility study regarding the widening of Chemin Vanier. This study is necessary to assess the impact of expanding the road between Chemin Pink and Chemin d'Aylmer.
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Executive Committee - Authorize the treasurer to withdraw $230,000 from the Block D cash envelope to increase the financial allocation for professional fees for the feasibility and environmental impact study of the widening of Chemin Vanier, between Chemin Pink and Chemin d'Aylmer
Authorize the treasurer to withdraw an amount of $230,000 from the Block D cash envelope in order to improve the financial structure for professional fees for the feasibility and environmental impact study project for the widening of Chemin Vanier, between Chemin Pink and Chemin d'Aylmer.
35.1 #
Mandate the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department to develop a Special Planning Program (PPU) for Boulevard Gréber, with a possible extension to Rue Jacques-Cartier (East section) and Boulevard Fournier - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Mike Duggan at the municipal council meeting of August 26, 2025
Councillor Mike Duggan has proposed the creation of a Special Planning Program (PPU) for the Boulevard Gréber area. This mandate would task the city's urban planning department with developing a long-term vision for the area, potentially including parts of Rue Jacques-Cartier and Boulevard Fournier.
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Mandate the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department to develop a Special Planning Program (PPU) for Boulevard Gréber, with a possible extension to Rue Jacques-Cartier (East section) and Boulevard Fournier - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Mike Duggan at the municipal council meeting of August 26, 2025
Mandate the Service de l'urbanisme et du développement durable to develop a Plan particulier d'urbanisme (PPU) for Boulevard Gréber, with a possible extension to Rue Jacques-Cartier (East section) and Boulevard Fournier - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Mike Duggan at the municipal council meeting of August 26, 2025.
35.2 #
Inclusion of light pollution nuisances in the Nuisance Policy number 658-2010 - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Mike Duggan at the municipal council meeting of September 16, 2025
Councillor Mike Duggan is proposing an update to the city's existing Nuisance Policy (658-2010) to specifically address light pollution. This would allow the city to regulate excessive or intrusive lighting as a nuisance.
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Inclusion of light pollution nuisances in the Nuisance Policy number 658-2010 - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Mike Duggan at the municipal council meeting of September 16, 2025
Inclusion of light pollution nuisances in the Politique sur les nuisances number 658-2010 - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Mike Duggan at the municipal council meeting of September 16, 2025.
All items
1.1 #
Adoption of the agenda
Routine procedural item to formally approve the agenda for the October 2, 2025, municipal council meeting.
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1.1 Adoption of the agenda
2.1 #
Adoption of the minutes of the regular Gatineau municipal council meeting held on September 16, 2025
Routine procedural item to approve the official minutes of the previous council meeting.
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2.1 Adoption of the minutes of the regular Gatineau municipal council meeting held on September 16, 2025
6.2 #
Bylaw 501-77-2025 amending Urban Planning Administration Bylaw 501-2005 to update the information and documents required for PIIA approval applications
This bylaw updates the administrative requirements for developers submitting PIIA applications to the city.
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6.2 Bylaw 501-77-2025 amending Urban Planning Administration Bylaw 501-2005 to update the information and documents required for PIIA approval applications
6.6 #
Bylaw 992-2025 establishing the code of ethics and professional conduct for non-elected members of Gatineau's committees and commissions
This bylaw formalizes the ethical standards and conduct expectations for citizens and non-elected officials serving on city committees.
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6.6 Bylaw 992-2025 establishing the code of ethics and professional conduct for non-elected members of Gatineau's committees and commissions
7.1 #
Adoption of the statutes and bylaws for Gatineau's committees and commissions
Formal adoption of the governing rules for the various committees and commissions that advise the city council.
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7.1 Adoption of the statutes and bylaws for Gatineau's committees and commissions
9.1 #
Heritage - Replacement of cedar roof shingles and four windows - 2 Wellington Street - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran
Approval for heritage building renovations at 2 Wellington Street, specifically replacing cedar shingles and windows.
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9.1 Heritage - Replacement of cedar roof shingles and four windows - 2 Wellington Street - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran
9.2 #
PIIA - Renovation of a three-family dwelling - 43 John Street - Aylmer electoral district - Steven Boivin
Approval of a PIIA application for renovations to a triplex at 43 John Street.
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9.2 PIIA - Renovation of a three-family dwelling - 43 John Street - Aylmer electoral district - Steven Boivin
9.3 #
Renewal of a member's mandate on the Urban Planning Advisory Committee
Routine renewal of a committee member's term on the Urban Planning Advisory Committee.
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9.3 Renewal of a member's mandate on the Urban Planning Advisory Committee
17.1 #
Amendment to resolution CM-2023-532 regarding the authorization to submit a project for rest and exercise areas to the Age-Friendly Municipality Infrastructure Program - 2023 Call for Projects
Administrative amendment to a previously approved resolution regarding a grant application for age-friendly infrastructure.
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17.1 Amendment to resolution CM-2023-532 regarding the authorization to submit a project for rest and exercise areas to the Age-Friendly Municipality Infrastructure Program - 2023 Call for Projects
17.3 #
Financial support for the Réseau d'Action des Entrepreneurs Multiculturel for an intercultural event on November 18, 2025
Approval of a grant to support an intercultural event organized by the Réseau d'Action des Entrepreneurs Multiculturel.
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17.3 Financial support for the Réseau d'Action des Entrepreneurs Multiculturel for an intercultural event on November 18, 2025
19.2 #
Executive Committee - Repeal of resolution CM-2023-537 regarding the Ateliers du Ruisseau project - Financial structure and business plan
This item proposes the cancellation of a previous council resolution (CM-2023-537) concerning the financial and business planning for the 'Ateliers du Ruisseau' project. This effectively halts the current financial commitment or planning framework for this specific initiative.
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Executive Committee - Repeal of resolution CM-2023-537 regarding the Ateliers du Ruisseau project - Financial structure and business plan
Repeal of resolution number CM-2023-537 concerning the Ateliers du Ruisseau project - Financial structure and business plan.