AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Major decisions

6.3 #

Executive Committee Recommendation - Bylaw 939-1-2026 amending Bylaw 939-2023 to increase expenditure and borrowing by $38,168,000 for professional fees and costs related to the modernization and upgrading of drinking water, wastewater, and local road infrastructure under the 2023 Municipal Water Infrastructure Program (PRIMEAU) and the Gas Tax and Quebec Contribution Transfer Program (TECQ)

This item proposes an increase of $38,168,000 in borrowing to cover rising costs for water, sewage, and road infrastructure upgrades. These projects are partially funded by provincial and federal programs (PRIMEAU and TECQ).

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Executive Committee Recommendation - Bylaw 939-1-2026 amending Bylaw 939-2023 to increase expenditure and borrowing by $38,168,000 to pay for professional fees and costs related to the modernization and upgrading of drinking water, wastewater, and local road infrastructure under the Programme d'infrastructures municipales d'eau (PRIMEAU) 2023 and the Programme de transfert de la taxe sur l'essence et de la contribution du Québec (TECQ).

infrastructure budget 939-1-2026939-2023 borrowing PRIMEAU TECQ infrastructure water $38,168,000

Notable items

3.1 #

Minor variance - Construction of a detached multi-family dwelling - 64 Brook Street - Aylmer electoral district - Vincent Roy

A request for a minor variance to allow the construction of a detached multi-family building at 64 Brook Street in the Aylmer district.

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Minor variance - Construction of a detached multi-family dwelling - 64, rue Brook - Aylmer electoral district - Vincent Roy

zoning Aylmer 64, rue Brook minor variance64 Brook StreetAylmer

22.4 #

Executive Committee Recommendation - Organizational structure changes - Police Department

The City is proposing changes to the organizational structure of the Police Department. This item involves internal administrative adjustments to how the department is managed.

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Executive Committee Recommendation - Modifications to the organizational structure - Police Department

governance public-safety police organizational structure administration

23.1 #

Executive Committee Recommendation - Use of prior available balances reserved for the Quebec Renovation Program (PRQ) in the Investment Plans - Maintenance component for the years 2017 to 2020 to complete the City's financial contribution for the new Heritage Agreement Program (PEP) 2026-2028

The City is reallocating unused funds from previous renovation programs (2017-2020) to fund its share of the new 2026-2028 Heritage Agreement Program. This ensures that heritage preservation projects have the necessary financial backing.

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Executive Committee Recommendation - Use of prior available balances reserved for the Programme de rénovation Québec (PRQ) in the Investment Plans - Maintenance component for the years 2017 to 2020 to complete the City's financial contribution for the new Programme d'Entente en Patrimoine (PEP) 2026-2028.

budget culture heritage funding renovation PEP

25.1 #

Bylaw 1350-25 decreeing the annexation of a portion of the territory of the City of Gatineau to the Municipality of Chelsea - Lot 4 003 233 of the Quebec Cadastre - Lucerne electoral district - Sonia Ben-Arfa

This bylaw formalizes the transfer of a specific land parcel (Lot 4 003 233) from the City of Gatineau to the Municipality of Chelsea. This affects the Lucerne district and requires formal council approval.

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Bylaw number 1350-25 decreeing the annexation of a portion of the territory of the City of Gatineau to the Municipality of Chelsea - Lot 4 003 233 of the cadastre du Québec - Lucerne electoral district - Sonia Ben-Arfa.

governance other Lucerne 1350-25 annexation Chelsea land Lucerne

32.1 #

Executive Committee Recommendation - Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Gatineau and the Corporation du Vieux-Aylmer for the coordination and hosting of two festivals for the year 2026 - Aylmer electoral district - Vincent Roy

The City is entering into an agreement with the Corporation du Vieux-Aylmer to coordinate and host two festivals in 2026. This supports local cultural activities in the Aylmer district.

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Executive Committee Recommendation - Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Gatineau and the Corporation du Vieux-Aylmer for the coordination and hosting of two festivals for the year 2026 - Aylmer electoral district - Vincent Roy.

culture governance Aylmer festivals Aylmer partnership culture

35.1 #

Update of the study on the economic impacts for citizens of various measures in the Long-Term Financial Plan following the tabling of the 2026 budget - Notice of motion by Councillor Chloé Bourgeois tabled at the January 20, 2026 municipal council meeting

Councillor Chloé Bourgeois is proposing an update to the study regarding how the City's long-term financial plan affects residents' wallets, specifically in light of the 2026 budget. This aims to provide more transparency on the economic burden on citizens.

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budget governance budget financial plan economic impact transparency

35.2 #

Transparency regarding legal risks and financial impacts for the City of Gatineau - Notice of motion by Councillor Timmy D. Jutras tabled at the January 20, 2026 municipal council meeting

Councillor Timmy D. Jutras is proposing a motion to increase transparency regarding the City's legal risks and their potential financial consequences. This is intended to ensure the public is better informed about the City's liabilities.

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Transparency regarding legal risks and financial impacts for the City of Gatineau - Notice of motion by Councillor Timmy D. Jutras tabled at the municipal council meeting of January 20, 2026.

governance budget transparencylegal riskfinancial impact

All items

1.1 #

Adoption of the agenda

Formal approval of the meeting agenda by the municipal council.

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Adoption of the agenda

governance agenda meeting

2.1 #

Adoption of the minutes of the Gatineau City Council regular meeting held on January 20, 2026

Formal approval of the minutes from the previous council meeting.

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Adoption of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held on January 20, 2026

governance minutes council meeting

22.2 #

Appointment of a new municipal council member to the Gatineau Police Pension Committee

The City Council is appointing a new member to represent the municipality on the Gatineau Police Pension Committee. This is a routine administrative appointment to ensure the committee remains fully staffed.

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Appointment of a new member appointed by the municipal council to the Gatineau Police Pension Committee.

governance police pension committee appointment

22.3 #

Appointment of a new municipal council member to the Gatineau Firefighters Pension Committee

The City Council is appointing a new member to represent the municipality on the Gatineau Firefighters Pension Committee. This is a routine administrative appointment.

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Appointment of a new member appointed by the municipal council to the Gatineau Firefighters Pension Committee.

governance firefighters pension committee appointment

36.1 #

Minutes of the public meeting of the Youth Commission held on December 13, 2025

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Youth Commission meeting held in December 2025.

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Minutes of the public meeting of the Commission jeunesse held on December 13, 2025.

governance minutes youth commission

36.2 #

Minutes of the meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee held on September 29, 2025

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting held in September 2025.

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Minutes of the meeting of the Comité consultatif agricole held on September 29, 2025.

governance minutes agriculture advisory committee

36.3 #

Minutes of the meeting of the Urban Planning Advisory Committee held on December 1, 2025

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Urban Planning Advisory Committee meeting held in December 2025.

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Minutes of the meeting of the Comité consultatif d'urbanisme held on December 1, 2025.

governance zoning minutes urban planning advisory committee

36.4 #

Minutes of the meeting of the Demolition Committee held on December 2, 2025

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Demolition Committee meeting held in December 2025.

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Minutes of the meeting of the Comité sur les demandes de démolition held on December 2, 2025.

governance minutes demolition committee

37.1 #

Filing of the minutes of the ordinary meetings of the Executive Committee of the City of Gatineau held on January 14 and 21, 2026, as well as the special meeting held on January 20, 2026

This is a routine filing of the minutes from recent Executive Committee meetings for public record.

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Filing of the minutes of the ordinary meetings of the Executive Committee of the City of Gatineau held on January 14 and 21, 2026, as well as the special meeting held on January 20, 2026.

governance minutes executive committee

37.2 #

Attestation of the participation of municipal councillors in the mandatory general training of the MAMH and in the Ethics and Professional Conduct training

This item confirms that municipal councillors have completed their mandatory training provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH) regarding ethics and professional conduct.

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Attestation of the participation of municipal councillors in the mandatory general training of the MAMH as well as the training in Ethics and Professional Conduct.

governance training ethics councillors MAMH

37.3 #

Filing of the lists of contracts for the month of December 2025

This is a routine monthly filing of all contracts awarded by the City in December 2025 to ensure transparency in municipal spending.

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Filing of the lists of contracts for the month of December 2025.

governance budget contracts spending transparency

37.4 #

Annual Report of the Outreach Fund - 2025

This is the annual report for the City's Outreach Fund (Fonds de rayonnement) for 2025, detailing how funds were used to promote the city.

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Annual Report of the Fonds de rayonnement - 2025.

governance culture annual report outreach fund funding

38.1 #

Proclamation - World Kidney Day - March 12, 2026

The City is officially proclaiming March 12, 2026, as World Kidney Day to raise awareness for kidney health.

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Proclamation - World Kidney Day - March 12, 2026.

other proclamation health World Kidney Day

39.1 #

Adjournment of the meeting

Formal adjournment of the council meeting.

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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 March 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Maison du citoyen located at 25, rue Laurier, Gatineau.

governance 25, rue Laurier, Gatineau adjournment meeting