2025.10.02 – Ordinary meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the Jean-Despréz hall of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Thursday, October 2, 2025

MINOR VARIANCES - CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT-UNIT MULTIFAMILY DWELLING - 2 CÔTÉ STREET - DESCHÊNES ELECTORAL DISTRICT - CAROLINE MURRAY

CONSIDERING THAT a request to allow the construction of a detached multifamily dwelling has been made for the property located at 2, rue Côté;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves obtaining three minor variances concerning the insertion front setback, the minimum distance between the parking space and the building wall, as well as the minimum number of parking spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves the demolition of the existing building on the land and that the Demolition Request Committee approved the demolition of the targeted building during the session of June 17, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the project will allow for densification of the site which is currently occupied by a single dwelling;

CONSIDERING THAT the project proposes an opaque fence or a vegetative barrier as well as a generous right side setback in order to reduce the possibility of prejudice to the right of enjoyment of neighboring properties;

CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the minor variances raised, the project complies with the provisions of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw 851-2023 on the methods of publishing public notices, a public notice was published on September 15, 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 minor variance request, 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 September 22, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant minor variances to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020, for the realization of a construction project for a detached multifamily dwelling comprising eight units at 2, rue Côté, and aiming to reduce:

• the insertion front setback from 12.25 m to 6 m;
• the minimum distance between a parking space and the building wall from 6 m to 1.15 m;
• the minimum number of parking spaces from 12 to 8.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled:

• Plan projet d’implantation et identification des dérogations mineures – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor (annotated by the SUDD) – August 21, 2025 – 2, rue Côté.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

MINOR VARIANCE - CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-UNIT SEMI-DETACHED MULTIFAMILY DWELLING - 14 CÔTÉ STREET - DESCHÊNES ELECTORAL DISTRICT - CAROLINE MURRAY

CONSIDERING THAT a request to allow the construction of two semi-detached multifamily dwellings has been made for the property located at 14, rue Côté;

CONSIDERING THAT the project will allow for the redevelopment of a large lot that is currently occupied by a detached single-family dwelling;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves the subdivision of the land at 14, rue Côté into two distinct lots, all in order to accommodate two semi-detached dwellings which will bear the civic addresses 14 and 16, rue Côté;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Request Committee approved the demolition of this existing building during the session of August 19, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the granting by the municipal council of a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 is necessary to allow the construction of a semi-detached multifamily dwelling housing four units;

CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the minor variance raised, the work complies with the provisions of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw 851-2023 on the methods of publishing public notices, a public notice was published on September 15, 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 minor variance request, 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 September 22, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020, for the realization of a construction project for a semi-detached multifamily dwelling comprising four units at 14, rue Côté, and aiming to reduce the minimum number of parking spaces from six spaces to four spaces.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled:

• Plan projet d’implantation et identification des dérogations mineures – Dominique Valiquette, architect – November 5, 2024 – 14 and 16, rue Côté.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

MINOR VARIANCE - CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEMI-DETACHED MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS - 16 CÔTÉ STREET - DESCHÊNES ELECTORAL DISTRICT - CAROLINE MURRAY

CONSIDERING THAT a request to allow the construction of two semi-detached multifamily dwellings has been made for the property located at 14, rue Côté;

CONSIDERING THAT the project will allow for the redevelopment of a large lot that is currently occupied by a detached single-family dwelling;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves the subdivision of the land at 14, rue Côté into two distinct lots, all in order to accommodate two semi-detached dwellings which will bear the civic addresses 14 and 16, rue Côté;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Request Committee approved the demolition of this existing building during the session of August 19, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the granting by the municipal council of a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 is necessary to allow the construction of a semi-detached multifamily dwelling housing four units;

CONSIDERING THAT with the exception of the minor variance raised, the work complies with the provisions of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw 851-2023 on the methods of publishing public notices, a public notice was published on September 15, 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 minor variance request, 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 September 22, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant a minor variance to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020, for the realization of a construction project for a semi-detached multifamily dwelling comprising four units at 16, rue Côté, and aiming to reduce the minimum number of parking spaces from six spaces to four spaces.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled:

• Plan projet d’implantation et identification des dérogations mineures – Dominique Valiquette, architect – November 5, 2024 – 14 and 16, rue Côté.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

MINOR VARIANCES - CONVERSION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME TO A TWO-FAMILY HOME - 5A DAMPHOUSSE STREET - LAC-BEAUCHAMP ELECTORAL DISTRICT - DENIS GIROUARD

CONSIDERING THAT a request to transform a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 5A, rue Damphousse;

CONSIDERING THAT the transformation of the building into a two-family dwelling requires the provision of a minimum of two parking spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the development of a two-space parking area will result in a derogatory encroachment of the parking space and access to the land in front of the main facade of the building;

CONSIDERING THAT under Zoning Bylaw 532-2020, the parking space and access to the land cannot encroach more than 30% on the main facade of a two-family dwelling;

CONSIDERING THAT due to the 8.63 m width of the main building, it is impossible to respect the maximum encroachment of 30% while having parking spaces of a compliant width;

CONSIDERING THAT the layout of the land and the existing constructions do not allow for the development of a two-space parking area in the backyard;

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 851-2023 on the methods of publishing public notices, a public notice was published on September 15, 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 minor variance request, 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 September 22, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR DENIS GIROUARD, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grant minor variances to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020, for a construction project on the property located at 5A, rue Damphousse, aiming to increase from 30% to 32% the encroachment of a parking space and access to the land in front of the main facade of a two-family dwelling and to reduce from 0.5 m to 0 m, the distance between a parking space and a side property line, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents entitled:

• Plan accompagnant le certificat de localisation - Prepared by Marc Fournier, land surveyor – Annotated by the SUDD – August 24, 2023 – 5A, rue Damphousse;
• Plan d’architecture - Prepared by Benoit Beaulieu, architectural technologist – October 20, 2023 – 5A, rue Damphousse.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

FINAL ADOPTION - PPCMOI - CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-UNIT MULTIFAMILY DWELLING - 56 CHARLEVOIX STREET - HULL-WRIGHT ELECTORAL DISTRICT - STEVE MORAN

CONSIDERING THAT a request to authorize the construction of a six-unit multifamily dwelling has been made for the property located at 56, rue Charlevoix;

CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the approval of a special project for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building under the Bylaw respecting special projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005, since the project proposes a number of units greater than the maximum number of units prescribed for zone Ha-08-139;

CONSIDERING THAT the project must also be approved under the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration programs number 505-2005, since the property is located in the preservation sector of the Quartier des maisons allumettes;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves the demolition of the existing building and that the Demolition Request Committee approved the demolition of the targeted building during the session of January 30, 2024;

CONSIDERING THAT the previous version of the project aiming for the construction of a five-unit multifamily dwelling was presented and recommended favorably by the Urban Planning Advisory Committee during the session of June 16, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the project was modified according to the recommendations of the municipal council in order to reduce the size of the projected building by arranging the third floor in the space under the roof;

CONSIDERING THAT the project does not propose the development of a parking space in order to optimize the densification of the site while preserving the existing vegetated surfaces in the backyard;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the objectives of the urban plan, notably regarding the desired densification within the structuring hubs on the territory and the consolidation of development within the existing framework;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable evaluation criteria of the Bylaw respecting special projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005, notably the criteria aiming for the integration of the projected building into the insertion environment and the shadow effects on neighboring lands;

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of August 18, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council session of August 26, 2025, the first resolution number CM-2025-559 was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on September 9, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT a second resolution was adopted by the municipal council during the session held on September 16, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the special construction project aiming at 56, rue Charlevoix to the approval of persons qualified to vote:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, without change, under the Bylaw respecting special projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005, the special construction project relating to 56, rue Charlevoix, and aiming to increase the maximum number of units per building from 4 to 6. As illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled:

• Plan d’implantation et identification de l’élément visé par la demande de projet particulier de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble (PPCMOI) – Exode architecte inc. – July 23, 2025 – 56, rue Charlevoix.

It is understood that the approval of the special project for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building aiming at this project is required for its implementation. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

FINAL ADOPTION - PPCMOI - RECONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING INCLUDING A MOTEL - 686 MALONEY BOULEVARD EAST - LAC-BEAUCHAMP ELECTORAL DISTRICT - DENIS GIROUARD

CONSIDERING THAT a request to reconstruct a commercial building of the Motel type on an existing foundation has been made for the property located at 686, boulevard Maloney Est;

CONSIDERING THAT the complete demolition of the main building resulted in the loss of acquired rights linked to its implantation and the setback margins associated with the old foundation;

CONSIDERING THAT the implantation of the existing foundation does not respect the minimum rear margins and the minimum side margin required in the specification grid of commercial zone Co-04-044;

CONSIDERING THAT the implantation of the existing foundation does not respect the insertion rule prescribed in article 145 of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT the project proposes 14 parking spaces while article 301 of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 requires 18 spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the width of the green strip along the two side facades is less than the minimum of 1 m prescribed in article 345 of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT the reconstruction project will be located at the same location as the original demolished building and that the proposed redevelopment of the exterior spaces of the property will be improved;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the objectives of the urban plan and the evaluation criteria of the Bylaw respecting special projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting of August 18, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council session of August 26, 2025, the first resolution number CM-2025-560 was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on September 9, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT a second resolution was adopted by the municipal council during the session held on September 16, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the special construction project aiming at 686, boulevard Maloney Est to the approval of persons qualified to vote:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR DENIS GIROUARD, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, without change, under the Bylaw respecting special projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of a building number 507-2005, the special construction project relating to 686, boulevard Maloney Est concerning the reconstruction of a commercial building of the motel type and comprising the following particularities, namely the reductions of:

• the minimum side margin from 1.5 m to 0.4 m;
• the minimum rear margin from 3 m to 2.85 m;
• the minimum front margin from 10.3 m to 9 m;
• the minimum number of parking spaces from 18 to 14;
• the width of the green strip of the two side facades from 1 m to 0.4 m.

All as illustrated in the project analysis in the document entitled:

• Plan d’implantation identifiant les non-conformités faisant l’objet du PPCMOI – Marc Fournier, land surveyor – June 4, 2025 – Annotated by the SUDD – 686, boulevard Maloney Est,

and this, conditionally upon obtaining the authorizations and permits required for the restart of the project. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

NOTICE OF MOTION FOR DRAFT BYLAW 532-53-2025 AMENDING ZONING BYLAW 532-2020 TO ELIMINATE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, COMMUNITY, AND RECREATIONAL USES

NOTICE OF MOTION is given by Councillor Caroline Murray that she will propose or that it will be proposed at a future council session, the adoption of Draft Bylaw 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 with the goal of eliminating minimum parking space standards for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses.

In accordance with the provisions of article 356 of the Cities and Towns Act, she files at this session, Draft Bylaw 532-53-2025.

DRAFT BYLAW 532-53-2025 AMENDING ZONING BYLAW 532-2020 TO ELIMINATE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, COMMUNITY, AND RECREATIONAL USES

CONSIDERING THAT on March 18, 2025, this council mandated the administration to propose an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 with the objective of eliminating minimum parking standards (CM-2025-193);

CONSIDERING THAT on August 18, 2025, the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service and partner services recommended to the members of the municipal council that the draft bylaw that will eliminate minimum parking requirements does not include the "Residential" (H) use, to include the "Commercial" (C), "Industrial" (I), "Community" (P), and "Recreational" (R) uses, and to continue the inter-service coordination and analysis work for the "Residential" (H) use:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopt Draft Bylaw 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 with the goal of eliminating minimum parking space standards for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses.

Adopted

BYLAW 535-2025 RESPECTING SITE PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMS (PIIA)

CONSIDERING THAT under article 145.15 of the Act respecting land use planning and development (chapter A-19.1), a municipality may adopt a bylaw to subject the issuance of permits or certificates to the approval of plans relating to the site planning and architecture of constructions or to the development of land and the work related thereto on its territory;

CONSIDERING THAT Bylaw 505-2005 respecting site planning and architectural integration programs of the City of Gatineau came into force on October 24, 2005;

CONSIDERING THAT Bylaw 505.1-2011 respecting site planning and architectural integration programs for intervention projects in certain commercial zones came into force on June 1, 2011;

CONSIDERING THAT a joint analysis, carried out in 2021 by the City and the consultant AECOM, made it possible to draw up findings and issues on the current regulations governing PIIAs, highlighting that the current regulations present several limits, both in terms of their structure, their application, their content, as well as in terms of their architectural integration results which do not meet expectations and hinder architectural innovation;

CONSIDERING THAT a reflection focused on the discretionary framework of development projects in architectural and landscape terms became necessary;

CONSIDERING THAT the objectives of the overhaul aim to simplify and clarify the structure of the bylaw, encourage innovation and the adherence of stakeholders, and harmonize it with planning tools and urban planning bylaws, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of projects;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed overhaul of the PIIAs was the subject of an important participatory and informative process in order to better align the new bylaw with the real needs of the population by taking into account the expectations and concerns of citizens and local actors;

CONSIDERING THAT the Territory and Housing Development Commission, during its regular session of February 6, 2025, recommended to the municipal council to accept the proposed PIIA framework structure in order to begin the regulatory drafting and implementation of the new bylaw with a view to adoption in the summer of 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposal for the new Bylaw 535-2025 respecting site planning and architectural integration programs was presented to the plenary committee on July 8, 2025:

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council session of August 26, 2025, notice of motion number AM-2025-561 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on September 9, 2025:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopt, with change, Bylaw 535-2025 respecting site planning and architectural integration programs.

Adopted

BYLAW 532-43-2025 AMENDING ZONING BYLAW 532-2020 TO REQUIRE A BASE FOR ANY BUILDING OF 5 STORIES AND MORE AND TO EXCLUDE PROJECTS APPROVED BY PIIA FROM THE APPLICATION OF INSERTION AND FACADE COMPOSITION RULES AS WELL AS SPECIAL RULES PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN ZONES

CONSIDERING THAT the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration programs number 505-2005 and the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration programs for intervention projects in certain commercial zones number 505.1-2011 will be replaced;

CONSIDERING THAT the Bylaw respecting site planning and architectural integration programs number 535-2025 will be the new applicable bylaw;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 aim to ensure its regulatory coherence with projects subject to the new Bylaw 535-2025;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council session of August 26, 2025, notice of motion number AM-2025-564 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on September 9, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT a second draft bylaw was adopted by the municipal council during the session held on September 16, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the bylaw to the approval of persons qualified to vote:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MIKE DUGGAN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopt, without change, Bylaw 532-43-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 with the goal of requiring a base for any building of 5 stories and more and excluding projects approved by PIIA from the application of insertion and facade composition rules as well as special rules provided for certain zones.

Adopted

BYLAW 966-1-2025 AMENDING BYLAW 966-2024 WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING EXPENDITURE AND BORROWING BY $376,934 TO FINANCE THE CITY OF GATINEAU'S PARTICIPATION IN THE QUEBEC AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM (PHAQ)

CONSIDERING THAT a notice of motion regarding bylaw 966-1-2025 was given during the council of September 16, 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) were made by the clerk:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR LOUIS SABOURIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DANIEL CHAMPAGNE, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-839 of October 2, 2025, this council adopt Bylaw 966-1-2025 amending Bylaw 966-2024 with the goal of increasing the expenditure and borrowing by $376,934 to finance the City of Gatineau's participation in the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec (PHAQ).

Adopted

BYLAW 300-46-2025 AMENDING BYLAW 300-2006 CONCERNING TRAFFIC AND PARKING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GATINEAU WITH THE GOAL OF MODIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF ASSISTED VEHICLES, WHEELCHAIRS, ASSISTED BICYCLES, AND PERSONAL MOTORIZED TRANSPORT DEVICES, MODIFYING ANNEX X TO ADD A LEFT-TURN PROHIBITION, AND MODIFYING ANNEX XI TO IMPLEMENT ONE-WAY TRAFFIC

CONSIDERING THAT a notice of motion regarding bylaw 300-46-2025 was given during the council of September 16, 2025, and that the bylaw was filed there, all in compliance with article 356 of the Cities and Towns Act:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MARIO AUBÉ, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CATHERINE CRAIG-ST-LOUIS, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-833 of October 2, 2025, this council adopt Bylaw 300-46-2025 amending Bylaw 300-2006 concerning traffic and parking within the limits of the City of Gatineau with the goal of modifying certain provisions relating to the use of assisted vehicles, wheelchairs, assisted bicycles, and personal motorized transport devices, modifying Annex X to add a left-turn prohibition, and modifying Annex XI to implement one-way traffic.

Adopted

HERITAGE - REPLACE THE CEDAR SHINGLES OF THE ROOF AND FOUR WINDOWS - 2 WELLINGTON STREET - HULL-WRIGHT ELECTORAL DISTRICT - STEVE MORAN

CONSIDERING THAT a request to renovate the Théâtre de l’Île has been made for the property located at 2, rue Wellington;

CONSIDERING THAT the building built in 1886 appears in the document "Inventory of traditional built heritage – City of Gatineau 2025" and possesses a superior level of heritage interest;

CONSIDERING THAT the projected work is subject to a council decision under the Bylaw respecting the Hanson-Taylor-Wright Heritage Site number 2194;

CONSIDERING THAT the main objective of the Hanson-Taylor-Wright Heritage Site, aiming for renovation work, is the preservation and enhancement of buildings of interest;

CONSIDERING THAT the projected work allows for the preservation and enhancement of the Théâtre de l’Île building;

CONSIDERING THAT the projected work complies with the provisions of Zoning Bylaw 532-2020, and respects the objectives and applicable evaluation criteria of the Bylaw respecting the Hanson-Taylor-Wright Heritage Site number 2194;

CONSIDERING THAT the Local Heritage Council, at its meeting of September 22, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approve, under the Bylaw respecting the Hanson-Taylor-Wright Heritage Site number 2194, for the property located at 2, rue Wellington, the renovation work of the Théâtre de l’Île, as described below:

• Replace the existing roof section in cedar shingles of the building with cedar shingles similar to the existing one (with new fascia and soffit);
• Replace identically four wooden guillotine windows with four white pre-painted wooden windows.

All as shown in the documents entitled:

• Plan des démolitions et reconstruction - Toiture - Confluence architecture – July 2025 - 2, rue Wellington;
• Élévations présentant les travaux de démolition - Confluence architecture – July 2025 - 2, rue Wellington;
• Élévations présentant les travaux de construction - Confluence architecture – July 2025 - 2, rue Wellington;
• Détails – Démolition et construction - Confluence architecture – July 2025 - 2, rue Wellington.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

REQUEST TO THE CPTAQ - USE OF LOTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN AGRICULTURE - PROJECT FOR THE CREATION OF THE "REFUGE FAUNIQUE DES GRANDES-BAIES-DE-L'OUTAOUAIS" - MASSON-ANGERS ELECTORAL DISTRICT - MARIO AUBÉ

CONSIDERING THAT the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks has filed with the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec a request for authorization (file number 448509) aiming for the use for purposes other than agriculture, namely the creation of a wildlife refuge under article 122 of the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife (RLRQ, chapter C-61.1);

CONSIDERING THAT the "Refuge faunique des Grandes-Baies-de-l’Outaouais" project aims for the conservation of wildlife and its habitats on a territory of 27.5 km2, of which 8.3 km2 are located in a decreed agricultural zone, and among which approximately 2.32 km2 are targeted by the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec request;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec has recognized, in its previous decisions, acquired rights and has authorized the non-agricultural use for institutional conservation purposes on a large part of the surface area included in the project, namely on approximately 5.98 km2;

CONSIDERING THAT the majority of the lots targeted by the request comprise natural environments with high ecological value, including wetlands and hydric environments, considerably reducing their potential for agricultural development;

CONSIDERING THAT the specifically projected use, namely "9212 – Reserve for wildlife protection", is not currently authorized in the specification grids of zones Ag-19-006, Ag-20-002, Ag-21-002, and Pu-21-006 targeted by the request, in accordance with Zoning Bylaw 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT the project should not have a significant impact on agricultural activities nor on the homogeneity of the agricultural environment, with the exception of lots 1 372 444 and 2 466 808, which present high agronomic potential and are currently cultivated;

CONSIDERING THAT these two lots should be excluded from the request in order to ensure their preservation for agricultural purposes, in accordance with the principles of the sustainability of agricultural activity;

CONSIDERING THAT the request for authorization of use for purposes other than agriculture for institutional conservation purposes, with the exception of lots 1 372 444 and 2 466 808, is in line with the orientations of the Revised Land Use and Development Plan number 2050-2016;

CONSIDERING THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee, at its meeting of September 29, 2025, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MARIO AUBÉ, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR ALICIA LACASSE-BRUNET, AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• support, to the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec, the request for authorization filed by the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks for the creation of a wildlife refuge, with the exception of lots 1 372 444 and 2 466 808 of the Quebec cadastre, due to their high agronomic potential and their contribution to the sustainability of agricultural activity;
• proceed with an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 532-2020 in order to authorize, specifically, the use "9212 - Reserve for wildlife protection", falling under the use category "Recreation (p1)" in the specification grids of zones Ag-19-006, Ag-20-002, Ag-21-002, and Pu-21-006.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of October 2, 2030.

Adopted

ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROAD SAFETY INTERVENTION PLAN

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau made a request for financial aid to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD) for the realization of a road safety intervention plan within the framework of the local road aid program via resolution number CM-2021-472 and that this financial aid was granted by the MTMD;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has taken note of the application methods of the "road safety plan" component of the MTMD's local road aid program;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau granted a mandate to the firm CIMA+, s.e.n.c. for the realization of a road safety intervention plan in a municipal environment via resolution number CE-2022-703;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau followed the requirements of the MTMD methodological guide for the development of the road safety intervention plan;

CONSIDERING THAT several partners were consulted throughout the mandate;

CONSIDERING THAT to obtain the granted financial aid, the MTMD must approve the road safety intervention plan of the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commission on Transport, Sustainable Travel and Safety recommended during the session of May 30, 2024, the transmission of the road safety intervention plan to the MTMD for its approval;

CONSIDERING THAT the MTMD analyzed the final report of the safety intervention plan and issued a favorable opinion for its acceptance;

CONSIDERING THAT the acceptance of the road safety intervention plan by the municipal council of the City of Gatineau does not in any way constitute a commitment by the latter to carry out the work or interventions targeted in this plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the last installment of the MTMD's financial aid can only be paid once the road safety intervention plan is adopted by the municipal council:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CATHERINE CRAIG-ST-LOUIS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council accept the road safety intervention plan approved by the MTMD and the action plan which is an integral part of it.

Adopted

MODIFICATION TO RESOLUTION NUMBER CM-2023-532 CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF REST AND EXERCISE AREAS TO THE AGE-FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM - 2023 CALL FOR PROJECTS

CONSIDERING THAT the Age-Friendly Municipality Infrastructure Program of the Government of Quebec offers financial support to municipalities recognized or engaged in the Age-Friendly Municipality approach for the realization of infrastructure projects;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2023-532 of July 4, 2023, authorized the filing of the project for the development of rest and exercise areas to the Age-Friendly Municipality Infrastructure Program - 2023 Call for Projects;

CONSIDERING THAT the financial aid obtained by the City of Gatineau is $100,000;

CONSIDERING THAT the development work at Central Park has not started and that the agreement with the developer who must build a retention basin in the park is not finalized;

CONSIDERING THAT there is a maximum delay of two years for the development of rest and exercise areas once the confirmation of the granting of financial support is received;

CONSIDERING THAT a new trail for the development of rest and exercise areas in the Plateau electoral district was accepted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as of January 2025:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MARC BUREAU, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-834 of October 2, 2025, this council:

• modify resolution number CM-2023-532 to allow the development of the new proposed trail;
• authorize the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service to use the $100,000 financial aid from the Age-Friendly Municipality Infrastructure Program – 2023 Call for Projects, for the new proposed path for the development of rest and exercise areas in the Plateau electoral district;
• authorize the treasurer to allocate the confirmed funds from the PRIMA of the Government of Quebec to the budget for the development of rest and exercise areas to the new trail in the Plateau district;
• 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 all documents concerning the contribution of the City of Gatineau to the project submitted by the City of Gatineau to the Age-Friendly Municipality Infrastructure Program – 2023 Call for Projects, attached hereto as well as any other document in order to give it full effect.

Adopted

Repeal of Resolution CM-2023-537: Ateliers du Ruisseau Project - Financial Structure and Business Plan

CONSIDERING THAT the organization Les Ateliers du Ruisseau is a solidarity cooperative that wishes to provide workspaces and exhibition areas for visual artists, craftspeople, and digital artists in Gatineau and the Outaouais;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, through its resolution number CM-2023-537 of July 4, 2023, provided for financial assistance of $28.79 million for the Les Ateliers du Ruisseau cooperative, subject to the confirmation of all contributions planned for the project, and that this amount included the relocation of the Galerie Montcalm and the permanent collection reserve;

CONSIDERING THAT from this sum, an amount of $128,070 was withdrawn for the production of studies on the lands of rue Morin (CM-2024-573 of July 9, 2024), bringing it to $28.66 million;

CONSIDERING THAT all the financial contributions planned for the financial structure have not been confirmed and that the participation of the Ville de Gatineau was conditional upon their confirmation:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ISABELLE N. MIRON, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVEN BOIVIN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-838 of October 2, 2025, this council:

• Repeals resolution number CM-2023-537, Projet des Ateliers du Ruisseau – Montage financier et plan d’affaires, adopted by the municipal council on July 4, 2023, while maintaining the payment of the maximum financial assistance of $128,070 to the Coopérative de solidarité Les Ateliers du Ruisseau for the completion of an environmental study (phase 2) and a geotechnical study, financed by the cash portion of Block D;

• Authorizes the treasurer to make the accounting entries required to give effect to this resolution.

Authorization for the Treasurer to Withdraw $230,000 from the Block D Cash Envelope to Increase the Financial Structure for Professional Fees for the Vanier Road Widening Opportunity and Environmental Impact Study

CONSIDERING THAT this council adopted resolution number CM-2024-225 on July 9, 2024, awarding submission 2023 SP 525 – Professional consulting engineering services for the widening of chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and chemin d'Aylmer;

CONSIDERING THAT this council adopted resolution number CM-2024-986 on December 10, 2024, to increase the financial structure for professional consulting engineering services for the widening of chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and chemin d'Aylmer;

CONSIDERING THAT the funds had been provided for in the investment plan – Maintenance component and in the cash envelope of Block D;

CONSIDERING THAT to complete this project, additional funding of $230,000 from the already approved cash envelope for opportunity files in Block D must be added to the financial structure:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-840 of October 2, 2025, this council authorizes:

• The increase of the financial structure for professional fees in connection with the opportunity and environmental impact study project for the widening of chemin Vanier, between chemin Pink and chemin d'Aylmer, by an additional amount of $230,000;

• The treasurer to withdraw from the already approved cash envelope for opportunity files in Block D, an amount of $230,000 to finance the increase of the financial structure.

The treasurer is authorized to make the accounting entries required to give effect to this resolution. A treasurer's certificate was issued on September 26, 2025.

Commercial Development Policy

CONSIDERING THAT on November 26, 2024, this council mandated the administration to develop a structuring proposal in connection with commercial development;

CONSIDERING the consultation process conducted from March 10 to May 26, 2025, with merchants and commercial associations for the development of the Commercial Development Policy;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commercial Development Policy defines the role that the Ville de Gatineau intends to play to regulate and stimulate commercial development on its territory, based on the principle that commercial prosperity relies on collaborative governance, a shared vision, and a concerted mobilization of all economic actors;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commercial Development Policy includes the consideration of issues such as sustainable development, business resilience, territorial and urban coherence, and the enhancement of the identity of sectors;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commercial Development Policy frames the action of the City and its partners with a clear vision, around two major pillars;

CONSIDERING THAT the Economic Development Office (Bureau du développement économique - BDÉ) is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the policy and that an accountability report will be made every three years to the municipal council;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commercial Development Policy offers several benefits such as the recognition of the commercial sector as an essential lever for development, facilitating procedures for merchants, and consolidating priority hubs such as the downtown area and former town centers:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopts the Commercial Development Policy.

Modification to the Organizational Structure - Fire Safety Service

CONSIDERING THAT the three-year workforce plan exercise has allowed for the prioritization of needs in order to create positions while respecting allocated budgets;

CONSIDERING THAT the Gatineau Fire Safety Service has conducted an analysis of its needs and has had a fire safety risk coverage scheme adopted:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-841 of October 2, 2025, this council accepts the modifications to the organizational structure of the Gatineau Fire Safety Service which will be effective January 1, 2026, as follows:

• Create five positions of preventionist (position numbers INC-BLC-035, INC-BLC-036, INC-BLC-037, INC-BLC-038, and INC-BLC-039) located at class 8 of the white-collar salary scale, under the supervision of the heads, Prevention (INC-CAD-038 and INC-CAD-039).

The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the concerned service. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the budget allocated to the fire safety risk coverage scheme. A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 1, 2025, conditional upon the adoption of the 2026 budget.

Modification to the Organizational Structure - Economic Development Office - Communications Department

CONSIDERING THAT the three-year workforce plan exercise has allowed for the prioritization of needs in order to create permanent positions while respecting allocated budgets;

CONSIDERING THAT the Economic Development Office and the Communications Department have conducted an analysis of their needs;

CONSIDERING the new economic development governance model:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-844 of October 2, 2025, this council accepts the modifications to the organizational structures of the Economic Development Office and the Communications Department which will be effective January 1, 2026:

Economic Development Office

• Rename the Economic Development Office to Economic Development Service and rename the position of director, Economic Development Office (position number BDE-CAD-001) to director, Economic Development Service;

• Create a position of head of service, Planning and Strategic Development (position number BDE-CAD-002) whose salary class will be determined by the Human Resources Department, under the supervision of the director, Economic Development Service;

• Create a position of coordinator, Data Analytics (position number BDE-PRO-004) located at class 3 of the professional salary scale, under the supervision of the head of service, Planning and Strategic Development;

• Create two positions of coordinator, Investment Attraction (position numbers BDE-PRO-005 and BDE-PRO-006) whose salary class will be determined by the Human Resources Department, under the supervision of the head of service, Planning and Strategic Development;

• Create a position of project coordinator (position number BDE-PRO-007) located at class 3 of the professional salary scale, under the supervision of the director, Economic Development Service;

• Create, on June 1, 2026, a position of advisor, Strategic Initiatives (position number BDE-PRO-008) whose salary class will be determined by the Human Resources Department, under the supervision of the head of service, Planning and Strategic Development.

Communications Department

• Create a position in support of communications whose job title and salary class will be determined by the Human Resources Department.

The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the concerned services, as well as Appendix A of the Salary Policy and the Collection of Working Conditions for Management Employees of the Ville de Gatineau. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the savings generated by the new delegation agreement between ID Gatineau and the City.

Mandate to the Administration Regarding the Support Framework for Commercial Hubs

CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council mandated the administration to develop a structuring proposal in connection with commercial development and renewed the protocols with commercial associations for one year;

CONSIDERING the consultation process conducted from March 10 to May 26, 2025, with merchants and commercial associations for the development of the Commercial Development Policy;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commercial Development Policy defines the role that the Ville de Gatineau intends to play to regulate and stimulate commercial development on its territory, based on the principle that commercial prosperity relies on collaborative governance, a shared vision, and a concerted mobilization of all economic actors;

CONSIDERING THAT the Commercial Development Policy proposes an orientation to create more attractive and dynamic commercial hubs according to municipal planning;

CONSIDERING THAT this orientation aims to promote economic development and urban animation by supporting commercial associations and encouraging the mobilization of the community through a new support framework;

CONSIDERING THAT the support framework for commercial hubs aims to contribute to the revitalization of traditional commercial streets and commercial hubs by supporting commercial associations, animation projects, and structuring projects in commercial development;

CONSIDERING THAT the support framework offers, through programs, equitable funding with objectives, a component-based approach, and alignment with urban planning;

CONSIDERING THAT the Economic Development Office accompanies commercial associations and has proposed transitional measures for a deployment of the support framework for commercial hubs and programs in the fall of 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the financing of the policy, the support framework, and the programs will be done through various existing budget items;

CONSIDERING the need to continue exchanges and support for commercial associations during this period of change:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-845 of October 2, 2025, this council accepts:

• The maintenance of the protocols with the five associations for the year 2026;

• To finalize and adopt the support framework for commercial hubs and associated programs in the winter of 2026 according to the three-component approach, service levels, and objectives with a view to launching calls for projects in the fall of 2026 and an application in 2027;

• To renew, for 2026, the use of the $1 million envelope intended for former town centers according to the same terms as in 2025, and to mandate and authorize the territorial directorates, in collaboration with the Downtown Office, to submit, as part of the 2027 budget study, guidelines for the sustainability of this envelope;

• To authorize the treasurer to keep in the Gatineau fund (revitalization) the recurring sum of $150,000 and the residual balance of $192,000 to finance initiatives in connection with the objectives of the Commercial Development Policy (e.g., aid for commercial facade renovation).

Governance of Economic Development for the Ville de Gatineau

CONSIDERING THAT this council, through its resolution number CM-2024-983, mandated the administration to work on the implementation of the new economic development structure in order to improve organizational performance, strategic alignment, and service delivery to businesses;

CONSIDERING THAT under article 264.0.2 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, the Ville de Gatineau is considered a regional county municipality;

CONSIDERING THAT under article 126.2 of the Loi sur les compétences municipales, a regional county municipality may take any measure to promote local and regional development on its territory. To this end, it may in particular take any measure to support entrepreneurship, including social economy entrepreneurship;

CONSIDERING THAT under article 126.3 of the Loi sur les compétences municipales, a regional county municipality may conclude, with government ministries or agencies and, where applicable, with other partners, agreements concerning its role and responsibilities regarding the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by article 126.2, in particular for the implementation of regional priorities and the adaptation of government activities to regional particularities. The regional county municipality administers the sums entrusted to it within the framework of these agreements and possesses all the powers necessary for their realization;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, through its resolution number CM-2024-983, selected the optimized mixed/hybrid model (City/ID Gatineau) with the repatriation and reorganization of certain responsibilities between the City and the current delegate, ID Gatineau, as well as the establishment of a partnership between the City and the Coopérative de développement régional Outaouais-Laurentides for the support of social economy enterprises;

CONSIDERING THAT a new agreement has been prepared for the delegation of powers between the Corporation ID Gatineau and the City;

CONSIDERING THAT the delegation agreement with the Corporation ID Gatineau must be authorized by the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, after consultation with the ministère du Développement Économique de l’Innovation et de l’Energie, all in accordance with article 126.4 of the Loi sur les compétences municipales:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-846 of October 2, 2025, this council:

• Approves the agreement to be entered into, substantially in accordance with the copy that will be sent to the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation;

• Authorizes the General Management to transmit the agreement to the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation for approval;

• Authorizes the treasurer to allocate the funding for phase 1 of the organizational structure of the Economic Development Service from the savings generated by the new delegation agreement between the City and the Corporation ID Gatineau;

• Mandates the administration to continue the analysis of the needs allowing for the assumption and realization of the new mandates in connection with the new governance model.

Participation of the Ville de Gatineau in the ISO 50001 Financial Support Program for Commercial and Institutional Buildings of Natural Resources Canada - All Districts of the Ville de Gatineau

CONSIDERING THAT the Ville de Gatineau has committed to carrying out all the recommendations contained in the 2023 annual report of the Auditor General regarding the performance audit of building energy management;

CONSIDERING THAT the Ville de Gatineau, through its resolution number CM-2021-135, adopted greenhouse gas emission reduction targets as part of its activities as a municipal organization at 50% of its 2015 emissions by 2030 and to reach carbon neutrality by 2050;

CONSIDERING THAT the Ville de Gatineau, through its resolution number CM-2021-765, adopted in the fall of 2021 phase 1 of its Climate plan and that action number 6 of priority project number 6 consists of developing a sustainable and exemplary corporate real estate portfolio;

CONSIDERING THAT the calls for proposals for financial assistance from Natural Resources Canada for the implementation of the ISO 50001 standard for energy management systems in commercial and institutional buildings are in effect until October 31, 2025:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MARC BUREAU, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR ANIK DES MARAIS, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-847 of October 2, 2025, this council authorizes the Asset Planning and Investment Service to submit an application for financial assistance to Natural Resources Canada for the implementation of the ISO 50001 standard for energy management systems in the most energy-intensive buildings of the Ville de Gatineau's real estate portfolio.

Authorization for an Adjustment to the Financial Structure for Asset Maintenance Work at the Jules-Desbiens Community Center - Hull-Wright District

CONSIDERING THAT the City wishes to carry out asset maintenance work at the Centre communautaire Jules-Desbiens;

CONSIDERING THAT the financial structure of the work is partly financed by the Investment Plans – Maintenance component and partly financed by a grant from the ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCCQ) as part of the Program for support to the municipal environment in real estate heritage;

CONSIDERING THAT following the opening of the submissions, the financial structure of the project must be adjusted upwards by $1,100,000 in order to award the contract:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-848 of October 2, 2025, this council authorizes the treasurer:

• To withdraw from the project adjustment reserve – Maintenance component an amount of $1,100,000 to improve the financial structure of the asset maintenance work at the Centre communautaire Jules-Desbiens following the opening of the submissions;

• To make the accounting entries required to give effect to this resolution.

Acquisition by Mutual Agreement of Lot 1 620 624 and a Portion of Lot 1 620 622 of the Cadastre of Quebec - Place Laval - Hull-Wright District

CONSIDERING THAT Groupe Marc Dubé Ltée and 3548201 Canada inc. are the owners of lots 1 620 624 and 1 620 622, of the Cadastre of Quebec, Hull land registration division, which are located respectively at 173 rue Wellington and 31-37 rue Laval;

CONSIDERING THAT since 2022, the Ville de Gatineau has rented a portion of the land located at 173 rue Wellington in order to set up Place Laval annually, which aims to create a space for socialization and meetings for residents and visitors, while hosting animation activities and medium-scale events;

CONSIDERING THAT with a view to consolidating and ensuring the long-term viability of this public square, the Real Estate Assets Department was mandated to proceed with the acquisition of lot 1 620 624 as well as a portion of lot 1 620 622, i.e., an adjacent land located behind 31-37 rue Laval;

CONSIDERING THAT the discussions with the owners have made it possible to conclude a mutual agreement, in the amount of $3,100,000 plus applicable taxes, and this, under the conditions provided for in the standard contract of the Ville de Gatineau as well as the other conditions stipulated in the promise of sale duly signed on September 23, 2025:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-849 of October 2, 2025, this council:

• Accepts the promise of sale and to acquire by mutual agreement lot 1 620 624 of the Cadastre of Quebec, Hull land registration division, having an area of 1,305.3 m² and a portion of lot 1 620 622 of the Cadastre of Quebec, Hull land registration division, having an area of 203.8 m², which are shown in minute 2803, prepared by Doris Lapointe, land surveyor, on August 19, 2025, at the price of $3,100,000 plus taxes, if applicable, under the usual conditions provided for in the standard contract of the Ville de Gatineau and other conditions stipulated in the promise of sale, including in particular:

• The obligation to publish, if required, a real and perpetual ladder easement on a portion of lot 1 620 624 (173 rue Wellington) in favor of the remainder of lot 1 620 622 (31-37 rue Laval), to allow for the maintenance of the south wall and access to an emergency exit;

• The right for the City to occupy the site immediately until the signing of the deed of sale, by taking up the cause of the promising seller and assuming all responsibility for any lawsuit or damage resulting from the occupation by the City or its agents;

• The obligation for the City to sign the deed of sale before March 1, 2026;

• Mandates the Clerk's Office to prepare the necessary documents relating to the transaction and coordinate all steps required to give effect to this resolution before March 1, 2026, as provided for in the promise of sale;

• Mandates the Infrastructure and Projects Department to carry out any cadastral operation required for this purpose of acquisition for municipal purposes;

• Authorizes the Real Estate Assets Department to extend any deadline for signing the deed of sale as provided for in the promise of sale, if required, and to perform the proper management of the sale by ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the deed of sale to be entered into;

• Authorizes the treasurer to withdraw the sums required for the acquisition, from the "Property Acquisition" reserve or from the proceeds of disposition of the current year in the event that the City disposes of properties during the year, and to make the accounting entries required to give effect to this resolution.

Receipt of a Grant from the Fund (Winter Tourism Support Measure), Administered by the Ministry of Tourism (MTO) for the Year 2026 - Hull-Wright District

CONSIDERING THAT since 2022, the Ville de Gatineau has been setting up Place Laval, a public space intended for cultural and artistic dissemination in the summer period;

CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council mandated the administration to acquire the land located at 173 rue Wellington, with a view to ensuring the long-term viability of Place Laval;

CONSIDERING THAT the acquisition of this land will make it possible to offer annual programming on this site, already animated in the summer period;

CONSIDERING THAT as part of the application to the Fund "Winter Tourism Support Measure" administered by the Ministry of Tourism (MTO), the Ville de Gatineau worked with the non-profit Îlot 84 in order to submit a winter development project for Place Laval, between December 2025 and March 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the MTO sent a favorable response to this request, allowing the Ville de Gatineau to benefit from a maximum grant of $250,000, according to a 1:1 financing ratio, for the 2026 winter development:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-851 of October 2, 2025, this council:

• Accepts the financial assistance of $250,000 granted by the Ministry of Tourism for the winter Place Laval project, located at 173 rue Wellington;

• Authorizes the mayor or in her absence the acting mayor as well as the clerk or in her absence the deputy clerk or the assistant clerk to sign any document relating to the project in connection with this grant;

• Authorizes the treasurer to allocate the sums received from the Ministry of Tourism to the operating budget of Place Laval, falling under the Downtown Coordination Office.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ville de Gatineau and Îlot 84 for the Programming and Operationalization of Place Laval for the Year 2025-2026 - Hull-Wright District

CONSIDERING THAT since 2022, the Ville de Gatineau has been setting up Place Laval, a public space intended for cultural and artistic dissemination in the summer period;

CONSIDERING THAT the land hosting Place Laval is the subject of an acquisition by the Ville de Gatineau, which will make it possible to ensure annual animation programming on the site;

CONSIDERING THAT the Ville de Gatineau wishes to offer a welcoming and animated winter public space for citizens and visitors to the downtown area;

CONSIDERING THAT the study on the long-term viability of Place Laval, carried out by the firm Belleville Placemaking, recommends exploring innovative management methods based on a co-management model with a non-profit organization specializing in animation and event management;

CONSIDERING THAT the project will be supported in partnership by the Downtown Coordination Office and the Arts, Culture, and Letters Service:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2025-853 of October 2, 2025, this council authorizes:

• The adoption of the memorandum of understanding between the Ville de Gatineau and Îlot 84 for the programming, promotion of Place Laval for the winter of 2025-2026;

• The mayor or in her absence the acting mayor as well as the clerk or in her absence the deputy clerk or the assistant clerk to sign the protocol as well as any other document relating to this agreement;

• The treasurer to pay the sum of $226,000, of which $50,000 comes from the ongoing project Downtown Revitalization Plan - Four-Season Animation of the SACL, $25,000 from the Economic Development Office, and $151,000 from the Downtown Coordination Office, and to issue payments to the organization Îlot 84 in accordance with the clauses stipulated in the memorandum of understanding, upon presentation of supporting documents prepared by the Downtown Coordination Office.