AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 2025

Major decisions

4.2 #

PPCMOI - Construction of a 307-unit building - 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph - Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond electoral district - Isabelle Cousineau

This PPCMOI application seeks to authorize the construction of a 307-unit residential building at 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph, providing a legal framework for the project that deviates from standard zoning rules.

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PPCMOI - Construction of a building comprising 307 housing units - 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph - Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond electoral district - Isabelle Cousineau

housing zoning Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph PPCMOI 720 boulevard Saint-Joseph residential development

6.2 #

Bylaw number 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 to remove minimum parking space requirements for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses

This bylaw proposes a significant change to city zoning by eliminating the requirement for minimum parking spaces for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational developments, aiming to encourage more flexible land use.

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Bylaw number 532-53-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 in order to remove the minimum standards for parking spaces for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses

zoning other 532-53-2025532-2020 parking zoning commercial industrial

7.1 #

Signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH) for the development of a territory adaptation plan for floods

The city is entering into an agreement with the provincial government to develop a comprehensive plan to adapt the territory to flood risks, a critical step for long-term climate resilience.

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Signing of an agreement with the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (MAMH) for the development of a territory adaptation plan for floods

environment infrastructure flood MAMH adaptation plan

10.1 #

Approval of the financial assistance agreement between the City of Gatineau and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under the Quebec government's 2023-2033 Municipal Water Infrastructure Program (PRIMEAU)

The city is approving a financial agreement with the provincial government to secure funding for water infrastructure projects under the PRIMEAU program, which supports long-term water system improvements.

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Approval of the financial assistance agreement between the Ville de Gatineau and the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation under the Quebec government's 2023-2033 Municipal Water Infrastructure Program (PRIMEAU)

infrastructure budget PRIMEAU water infrastructure funding

23.1 #

Approval of STO Bylaw 174.2 authorizing loans totaling $169,500,000 for the partial planning of the Gatineau West tramway project

The City is asked to approve a $169.5 million borrowing bylaw for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO). These funds are earmarked for the planning phase of the proposed tramway project serving the western part of Gatineau.

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Approval of STO Bylaw 174.2 authorizing loans totaling $169,500,000 for the partial planning of the Gatineau West tramway project

Approval of Règlement numéro 174.2 of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) authorizing multiple loans totaling $169,500,000 for the partial realization of the planning file for the tramway project towards the west of the city of Gatineau.

transit budget Règlement 174.2 tramway STO borrowing public transit $169,500,000

Notable items

3.2 #

Repeal of resolution number CM-2022-669 - Conditional use - Construction of a 178-unit building - 50, impasse du Griffon - Mitigomijokan electoral district - Rachel M. Deslauriers

Council is considering the repeal of a previous resolution that authorized a conditional use for a 178-unit residential building at 50, impasse du Griffon. This effectively cancels the previous authorization for this specific development project.

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Repeal of resolution number CM-2022-669 - Conditional use - Construction of a building comprising 178 housing units - 50, impasse du Griffon - Mitigomijokan electoral district - Rachel M. Deslauriers

housing zoning Mitigomijokan 50, impasse du Griffon CM-2022-669 repeal 50 impasse du Griffon residential development

3.5 #

Amendment to resolution number CM-2021-789 - Conditional use - Construction of a 307-unit building - 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph - Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond electoral district - Isabelle Cousineau

Council is reviewing an amendment to a previous resolution regarding a large 307-unit residential project at 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph. This change modifies the conditions under which the development is permitted to proceed.

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Amendment to resolution number CM-2021-789 - Conditional use - Construction of a building comprising 307 housing units - 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph - Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond electoral district - Isabelle Cousineau

housing zoning Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph CM-2021-789 amendment 720 boulevard Saint-Joseph residential development

4.1 #

PPCMOI - Permit a funeral home and crematorium for pets - 65, rue Adrien-Robert - Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond electoral district - Isabelle Cousineau

This item concerns a Specific Project for the Construction, Modification or Occupation of an Immovable (PPCMOI) to allow the operation of a pet funeral home and crematorium at 65, rue Adrien-Robert, which is currently not permitted under existing zoning.

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PPCMOI - Permit a funeral home and crematorium for domestic animals - 65, rue Adrien-Robert - Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond electoral district - Isabelle Cousineau

zoning other Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond 65, rue Adrien-Robert PPCMOI 65 rue Adrien-Robert pet crematorium

5.1 #

Notice of motion and tabling of draft Bylaw number 300-47-2025 amending Bylaw number 300-2006 concerning traffic and parking within the limits of the City of Gatineau to increase the fine amount provided for in article 105.2

This item serves as a formal notice of motion to increase the fine amount for a specific traffic or parking violation under article 105.2 of the city's traffic and parking bylaw.

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Notice of motion and tabling of draft Bylaw number 300-47-2025 amending Bylaw number 300-2006 concerning traffic and parking within the limits of the City of Gatineau in order to increase the amount of the fine provided for in article 105.2

public-safety governance 300-47-2025300-2006 bylaw traffic parking fines

6.1 #

Concordance bylaw number 532-58-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 to modify zone boundaries, siting standards, architectural treatment, and parking according to the Vieux-Aylmer special urban planning program

This bylaw aligns the city's zoning regulations with the special urban planning program for the Vieux-Aylmer sector. It updates rules regarding zone boundaries, building placement, architectural design, and parking requirements.

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Concordance bylaw number 532-58-2025 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 in order to modify zone boundaries, siting standards, architectural treatment, and parking according to the special urban planning program for Vieux-Aylmer

zoning other 532-58-2025532-2020 Vieux-Aylmer zoning urban planning

6.3 #

Bylaw number 965-2-2025 amending Bylaw number 965-2024 decreeing the imposition and collection of a tax on parks and parking lots for the year 2025 to add an exemption

This bylaw amends the 2025 tax on parking lots and parks to include a new exemption, which will affect how these taxes are applied to certain properties.

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Bylaw number 965-2-2025 amending Bylaw number 965-2024 decreeing the imposition and collection of a tax on parks and parking lots for the year 2025 in order to add an exemption

budget other 965-2-2025965-2024 tax parking exemption

6.4 #

Bylaw number 991-2025 concerning the installation and maintenance of water meters and repealing bylaw number 252-2007

This new bylaw establishes updated rules for the installation and maintenance of water meters in Gatineau, replacing the outdated 2007 regulation.

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Bylaw number 991-2025 concerning the installation and maintenance of water meters and repealing bylaw number 252-2007

infrastructure other 991-2025252-2007 water meters bylaw

7.2 #

Amendment number 6 to the financial assistance agreement for the updating of flood zones between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City of Gatineau, and the RCMs of Pontiac, Collines-de-l'Outaouais, and Papineau

This is an amendment to an existing financial agreement involving multiple regional municipalities to update flood zone mapping, ensuring that data remains current for safety and planning purposes.

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Amendment number 6 to the financial assistance agreement for the updating of flood zones between the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation, the Ville de Gatineau, and the RCMs of Pontiac, des Collines-de-l'Outaouais, and Papineau

environment infrastructure flood zones financial agreement RCM

15.1 #

Agreement and request - Servicing - Municipal services - Integrated residential project located at 1560, boulevard Maloney Est - Masson-Angers electoral district - Michael Korhonen

This item involves an agreement for the provision of municipal services (such as water and sewer) to a new integrated residential development at 1560, boulevard Maloney Est.

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Agreement and request - Servicing - Municipal services - Integrated residential project located at 1560, boulevard Maloney Est - Masson-Angers electoral district - Michael Korhonen

infrastructure housing Masson-Angers 1560, boulevard Maloney Est municipal services 1560 boulevard Maloney Est residential development

15.2 #

Agreement and request - Servicing - Municipal services - Development project for the building located at 25, rue Frontenac (formerly 131, rue Eddy) - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran

This item involves an agreement for the provision of municipal services to a development project at 25, rue Frontenac (formerly 131, rue Eddy).

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Agreement and request - Servicing - Municipal services - Development project for the building located at 25, rue Frontenac (formerly 131, rue Eddy) - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran

infrastructure other Hull-Wright 25, rue Frontenac municipal services 25 rue Frontenac development

17.1 #

Volleyball Canada partnership and lease

The city is formalizing a partnership and lease agreement with Volleyball Canada, likely related to the use of municipal facilities for training or events.

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Volleyball Canada partnership and lease

culture other Volleyball Canada lease partnership

22.1 #

Amendments to the Workplace Harassment Policy

The city is updating its internal policy regarding workplace harassment to ensure it remains current with legal standards and best practices for employee safety.

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Amendments to the Workplace Harassment Policy

governance other harassment policyworkplace

23.3 #

Executive Committee Recommendation - Reprioritization of water and sewer works to fund emergency rehabilitation of Culvert 1238 on Chemin de Montréal Ouest - Masson-Angers District

The city needs to shift funding from planned water and sewer projects to cover emergency repairs for Culvert 1238 on Chemin de Montréal Ouest. This affects the Masson-Angers district represented by Councillor Michael Korhonen.

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Executive Committee Recommendation - Reprioritization of water and sewer works to fund emergency rehabilitation of Culvert 1238 on Chemin de Montréal Ouest - Masson-Angers District - Michael Korhonen

Reprioritization of water and sewer works in order to finance emergency work for the rehabilitation of Culvert 1238 on chemin de Montréal Ouest - District électoral de Masson-Angers - Michael Korhonen.

infrastructure budget Masson-Angers chemin de Montréal Ouest culvertemergency repairsMasson-Angers water and sewer

37.2 #

Clerk's Office certificate regarding the registration procedure for qualified voters for Bylaw 966-1-2025, increasing spending and borrowing by $376,934 for the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ)

The City Clerk is filing a certificate regarding the public registration process for a borrowing bylaw. This bylaw increases the city's debt by $376,934 to fund its contribution to the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ).

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Clerk's Office certificate regarding the registration procedure for qualified voters for Bylaw 966-1-2025

Certificate of the Service du greffe concerning the registration procedure for persons qualified to vote on Règlement numéro 966-1-2025 amending Règlement numéro 966-2024 with the goal of increasing the expenditure and borrowing by $376,934 to finance the participation of the City of Gatineau in the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec (PHAQ).

housing budget governance Règlement 966-1-2025Règlement 966-2024 PHAQ affordable housing borrowing referendum $376,934

All items

1.1 #

Adoption of the agenda

This is a routine procedural item to formally approve the agenda for the November 25, 2025, city council meeting.

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Adoption of the agenda

governance agenda council meeting

2.1 #

Adoption of the minutes of the ordinary city council meeting held on October 2, 2025

This is a routine procedural item to approve the official minutes of the previous city council meeting held on October 2, 2025.

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Adoption of the minutes of the ordinary city council meeting of the Ville de Gatineau held on October 2, 2025

governance minutes council meeting

3.1 #

Minor exemption - Expansion of a single-family home - 130, rue du Drakkar - Rivière-Blanche electoral district – Jean Lessard

The owner of the property at 130, rue du Drakkar is requesting a minor exemption to allow for an expansion of their single-family home that does not strictly comply with current zoning standards.

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Minor exemption - Expansion of a single-family home - 130, rue du Drakkar - Rivière-Blanche electoral district – Jean Lessard

zoning Rivière-Blanche 130, rue du Drakkar minor exemption 130 rue du Drakkar residential

3.3 #

Minor exemption - Construction of an eight-unit multi-family dwelling - 2, rue Côté - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray

A request for a minor exemption to permit the construction of an eight-unit multi-family building at 2, rue Côté, which deviates from existing zoning regulations.

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Minor exemption - Construction of a multi-family dwelling comprising eight housing units - 2, rue Côté - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray

zoning housing Deschênes 2, rue Côté minor exemption 2 rue Côté multi-family

3.4 #

Minor exemption - Expansion of a single-family home - 29, rue Gilbert-Garneau - Pointe-Gatineau electoral district - Marc Carrière

A request for a minor exemption to allow for an expansion of a single-family home located at 29, rue Gilbert-Garneau.

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Minor exemption - Expansion of a single-family home - 29, rue Gilbert-Garneau - Pointe-Gatineau electoral district - Marc Carrière

zoning Pointe-Gatineau 29, rue Gilbert-Garneau minor exemption 29 rue Gilbert-Garneau

9.1 #

PIIA - Construction of a two-story detached two-family dwelling - 15, rue des Servantes - Masson-Angers electoral district - Michael Korhonen

This item concerns a Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) approval for a two-story, two-family home at 15, rue des Servantes, ensuring the design meets local aesthetic and integration standards.

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PIIA - Construction of a two-story detached two-family dwelling - 15, rue des Servantes - Masson-Angers electoral district - Michael Korhonen

zoning housing Masson-Angers 15, rue des Servantes PIIA 15 rue des Servantes residential

9.2 #

PIIA - Replacement of a section of terracotta exterior cladding - 145, rue Lamennais - Buckingham electoral district - Edmond Leclerc

A PIIA approval for the replacement of exterior terracotta cladding at 145, rue Lamennais, ensuring the new materials align with the building's architectural character.

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PIIA - Replacement of a section of terracotta exterior cladding - 145, rue Lamennais - Buckingham electoral district - Edmond Leclerc

zoning other Buckingham 145, rue Lamennais PIIA 145 rue Lamennais renovation

19.1 #

Commemorative public art for the Hull sector at Parc Larocque

The city is planning to install a commemorative public art piece in Parc Larocque, located in the Hull sector, to honor local history or figures.

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Commemorative public art for the Hull sector at parc Larocque

culture Parc Larocque public art Parc Larocque Hull

19.2 #

Application for financial assistance from the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) under the project call - Development of collections for autonomous public libraries (BPA)

The city is applying for provincial funding to expand and develop the collections of its autonomous public libraries.

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Application for financial assistance from the ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC) under the project call - Development of collections for autonomous public libraries (BPA)

culture budget funding libraries MCC

22.2 #

Amendments to the organizational structure - Public Works Department

This item proposes changes to the organizational structure of the Public Works Department to improve operational efficiency.

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Amendments to the organizational structure - Public Works Department

governance organizational structure Public Works

22.3 #

Amendments to the organizational structure - Recreation, Sports and Community Development Department

This item proposes changes to the organizational structure of the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Department.

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Amendments to the organizational structure - Recreation, Sports and Community Development Department

governance organizational structure recreation

22.4 #

Amendments to the organizational structure - Human Resources Department

This item proposes changes to the organizational structure of the Human Resources Department.

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Amendments to the organizational structure - Human Resources Department

governance organizational structure Human Resources

22.5 #

Amendment to the organizational structure - Office of the Auditor General

This item proposes changes to the organizational structure of the Office of the Auditor General.

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Amendment to the organizational structure - Office of the Auditor General

governance organizational structure Auditor General

22.6 #

Amendment to the organizational structure - Communications Department

This item proposes changes to the organizational structure of the Communications Department.

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Amendment to the organizational structure - Communications Department

governance organizational structure Communications

22.7 #

Executive Committee Recommendation - Organizational structure changes - Arts, Culture and Letters Department

This item proposes adjustments to the internal organizational structure of the Arts, Culture and Letters Department to improve operational efficiency.

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Executive Committee Recommendation - Organizational structure changes - Arts, Culture and Letters Department

This item concerns proposed modifications to the organizational structure of the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres.

governance organizational structure Arts and Culture administration

38.1 #

Proclamation - Days of Action Against Violence Against Women - November 25 to December 6, 2025

The City of Gatineau is officially recognizing the period from November 25 to December 6, 2025, as the Days of Action Against Violence Against Women. This proclamation serves to raise public awareness about gender-based violence and demonstrate the city's commitment to supporting victims and promoting safety.

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Proclamation - Days of Action Against Violence Against Women - November 25 to December 6, 2025

Proclamation of the period from November 25 to December 6, 2025, as the Days of Action Against Violence Against Women.

culture governance proclamation violence against women awareness

38.2 #

Proclamation - Solidarity with the Haitian people and its capital

The City of Gatineau is issuing a formal proclamation to express solidarity with the people of Haiti and the residents of its capital city. This gesture highlights the city's support for the Haitian community and acknowledges the ongoing challenges faced by the nation.

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Proclamation - Solidarity with the Haitian people and its capital

Proclamation of solidarity with the Haitian people and its capital.

culture governance proclamation Haiti solidarity

39.1 #

Adjournment of the meeting

This is a procedural item to formally close the municipal council meeting. It also provides notice of the next scheduled council meeting on December 18, 2025.

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Adjournment of the meeting

Note: The documents relating to the subjects mentioned above have been provided to the members of the council in accordance with the law. The next municipal council meeting will take place on December 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Maison du citoyen located at 25, rue Laurier, Gatineau.

governance 25, rue Laurier, Gatineau adjournment council meeting