2026.05.12 – Regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held at the Angers Community Centre, 1100 Yvon-Pichette Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:02 p.m.

IT IS PROPOSED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR VINCENT ROY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopts the agenda, with the withdrawal of the following item:

34.3 Project number 147632 - Identify, document, and present to the municipal council all municipal infrastructure or equipment projects whose planning, studies, realization, or implementation are delayed or suspended due to the tramway project, including in particular projects concerning the widening of chemin Vannier - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Luc Chénier at the municipal council meeting of February 17, 2026

And the addition of the following items:

34.1 Project number 147634 - Modification of articles 7.2 and 9.4 of the statutes and regulations of the Finance Committee of the City of Gatineau so that meetings are held in public - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Timmy D. Jutras at the municipal council meeting of March 17, 2026 34.2 Project number 147631 - Support for the ALTO high-speed train (TGV) project and request for optimal integration for Gatineau and the Outaouais region - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Julie Bélisle at the municipal council meeting of April 14, 2026 34.3 Project number 147632 - Identify, document, and present to the municipal council all municipal infrastructure or equipment projects whose planning, studies, realization, or implementation are delayed or suspended due to the tramway project, including in particular projects concerning the widening of chemin Vannier - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Luc Chénier at the municipal council meeting of February 17, 2026 34.4 Correspondence number 147636 - Document filing: Analysis table of SPAI, SM, and SIP projects impacted by the TramGo project 34.5 Project number 147602 - Priority opportunity files - UQO Dome and Ernest-Gaboury Synthetic Field - Electoral districts of Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau and Carrefour-de-l'Hôpital - Adrian Corbo and Catherine Craig-St-Louis 34.6 Project number 146302 - Notice of motion and filing of draft By-law 1014-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $3,000,000 for the realization of the Dome project 34.7 Project number 146304 - Notice of motion and filing of draft By-law 1015-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $1,817,963 for the construction of a service building in connection with the Dome project 34.8 Project number 147557 - Notice of motion and filing of draft By-law 1016-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $2,100,000 for the realization of a synthetic surface at parc Ernest-Gaboury 34.9 Project number 147411 - Material resource loan and technological support agreement between the City of Gatineau and the Corporation ID Gatineau 34.10 Project number 147553 - Amendment number 1 - Partnership framework protocol - Scientific Council of the City of Gatineau 34.11 Project number 147430 --> CES - Amendment to the agreement reached on January 26, 2016, for the provision of municipal services for phase 1 of the Zibi project - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran 34.12 Project number 147230 --> CES - Citizen Space - Service locations 34.13 Project number 147606 --> CES - Appointment of executives - Period from April 27 to May 8, 2026 34.14 Project number 147608 --> CES - Retroactive approval of temporary assignments of executives that began during the period from March 31 to April 30, 2026 34.15 Project number 147561 --> CES - Repeal of resolution number CM-2016-625 "Support for Soccer Outaouais regarding its grant application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program" 34.16 Project number 146561 --> CES - Emphyteutic lease and creation of a right-of-way easement - Part of lot 6 643 584 of the Quebec cadastre - West Dome project - Université du Québec en Outaouais - Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau electoral district - Adrian Corbo (Moved from item 14.3 to 34.16) 34.17 Project number 147508 --> CES - Permanent appointment as Director – Assets and Investment Planning Department 34.18 Project number 147510 --> CES - Permanent appointment as Director – Infrastructure and Projects Department and interim appointment as Director – Public Works Department 34.19 Project number 147512 --> CES - Permanent appointment as Director – Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department 34.20 Correspondence number 147642 - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Edmond Leclerc at the municipal council meeting of May 12, 2026, that at the June 9, 2026 meeting, a draft resolution will be filed aimed at regulating high-pressure gas pipelines in residential areas 34.21 Correspondence number 147703 - Notice of motion filed by Councillor Julie Bélisle at the municipal council meeting of May 12, 2026, that at the June 9, 2026 meeting, a draft resolution will be filed aimed at the formal support of the City of Gatineau for the project of a multimodal bridge in eastern Gatineau

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the construction of a commercial and residential building with 240 units has been made for the property located at 12, rue Eddy, identified in the master plan of the Zibi Project as "Block 1";

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed building includes more than 100 units and that the project must be approved under Conditional Use By-law 506-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the targeted property is located in the downtown preservation sector, more specifically in the landscape unit "7.1 Quartier de la chute des Chaudières – Section Noyau industriel historique" and that the construction project is subject to the objectives and criteria of the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) By-law 505-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the shadow impact study of the proposed building on neighboring properties and the public domain showed a negligible impact, essentially at the end of the day on the land to the north and west of the proposed project;

CONSIDERING THAT a study of the wind acceleration effect shows that there will be no major impact generated by the construction on the comfort of pedestrians circulating around the building;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of By-law 851-2023 on the procedures for publishing public notices, a public notice was published on April 24, 2026, on the City of Gatineau's website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the conditional use authorization request, as indicated in section 145.33 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Act respecting land use planning and development);

CONSIDERING THAT a sign was placed on April 24, 2026, in a prominent location on the site targeted by the request and that it was placed at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the conditional use authorization request, as indicated in section 145.33 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme;

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under Conditional Use By-law 506-2005, work aimed at constructing a commercial and residential building comprising a maximum of 240 units, conditionally upon the approval by the council of the site planning and architectural integration plan for the construction of "Block 1" under Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) By-law 505-2005.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031.

CONSIDERING THAT a request has been made to allow the construction of an integrated residential project composed of five multi-family buildings planned to the west of the extension of rue d'Anvers, and bearing the addresses 225, 235, 245, 255, and 265;

CONSIDERING THAT a strip of land with an area of 761.5 m2 will be ceded to the City of Gatineau for the widening of chemin Vanier;

CONSIDERING THAT with this land cession, all prohibitions provided for in Interim Control By-law (RCI) 511-10-2023 along chemin Vanier no longer apply to this property;

CONSIDERING THAT the building planned at 225, rue d'Anvers will be located at least 7 m from the new right-of-way of chemin Vanier, taking into account the strip of land ceded;

CONSIDERING THAT Zoning By-law 532-2020 causes serious prejudice to the applicant since Interim Control By-law (RCI) 511-10-2023 applies and a note on grid Ha-13-127 prohibits the construction of a main building within 10 m of the chemin Vanier right-of-way;

CONSIDERING THAT the construction of two of these five planned multi-family buildings involves increasing the maximum encroachment of a staircase in the front yard for the buildings planned at 255 and 265, rue d'Anvers;

CONSIDERING THAT this increase in encroachment will allow for the expansion of the vegetated area located in the backyard and will offer a placement of the buildings closer to the street to ensure a visual perspective typical of urban planning;

CONSIDERING THAT the project must also be approved under Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) By-law 535-2025, aimed at the construction of an integrated residential project involving the extension of a street;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor variances, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision by-laws;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of By-law 851-2023 on the procedures for publishing public notices, a public notice was published on April 24, 2026, on the City of Gatineau's website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor variance request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Act respecting land use planning and development);

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor variances to Zoning By-law 532-2020, for the integrated residential project planned at 225 to 265, rue d'Anvers, in order to:

• reduce the distance from 10 m to at least 7 m, between a main building and the chemin Vanier right-of-way at 225, rue d'Anvers; • increase the maximum encroachment of a staircase in the front yard from 1.5 m to 2.7 m at 255 and 265, rue d'Anvers.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plan entitled:

• Plan projet d’implantation & de lotissement – Hubert Carpentier, Land Surveyor – Minute 18989 – July 16, 2024, updated January 30, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD, and this, conditionally upon the authorization, by the municipal council, of the extension of rue d'Anvers, between its existing part and the street authorized within the framework of the Axe-Vanier project.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031.

CONSIDERING THAT a request has been made to allow the placement of four multi-family buildings proposed to the east of the extension of rue d'Anvers, at addresses 250, 260, 270, and 280;

CONSIDERING THAT the construction of two of these four multi-family buildings involves the increase of the maximum encroachment of a staircase in the front yard from 1.5 to 2.7 m for the buildings planned at 250 and 280, rue d'Anvers;

CONSIDERING THAT this increase in encroachment will allow for the expansion of the vegetated area located in the backyard and will offer a placement of the buildings closer to the street to ensure a visual perspective typical of urban planning;

CONSIDERING THAT the project must also be approved under Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) By-law 535-2025, aimed at the construction of an integrated residential project involving the extension of a street;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor variances, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision by-laws in force;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of By-law 851-2023 on the procedures for publishing public notices, a public notice was published on April 24, 2026, on the City of Gatineau's website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor variance request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Act respecting land use planning and development);

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor variances to Zoning By-law 532-2020, at addresses 250 and 280 rue d'Anvers, in order to increase the maximum encroachment of a staircase in the front yard from 1.5 m to 2.7 m, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plan:

• Plan projet d’implantation & de lotissement – Hubert Carpentier, Land Surveyor – Minute 18989 – July 16, 2024, updated January 30, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD, and this, conditionally upon the authorization, by the municipal council, of the extension of rue d'Anvers, between its existing part and the street authorized within the framework of the Axe-Vanier project.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at constructing three multi-family homes, with a detached structure, has been made for the property located at 27, rue Georges;

CONSIDERING THAT the construction of the project requires the demolition of the existing main building on the land;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the subdivision of the land into three lots, in order to build three multi-family homes of six units with a height of three stories in a detached structure which will bear the addresses 1-27 to 6-27, rue Georges, 7-27 to 12-27, rue Georges, and 13-27 to 18-27, rue Georges respectively;

CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting, by the council, of minor variances to Zoning By-law 535-2020, regarding the distance between the parking space and the building wall and the number of parking spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the restricted dimensions of the land as well as the size of the proposed buildings do not allow for the development of parking that complies with all the provisions of Zoning By-law 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT it is possible to modify the project to make it compliant with the regulations by reducing the number of units from 6 to 5 per building;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor variances, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision by-laws in force;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of By-law 851-2023 on the procedures for publishing public notices, a public notice was published on April 24, 2026, on the City of Gatineau's website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor variance request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Act respecting land use planning and development);

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, did not ratify the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department, and recommends that the council grant the requested minor variances, since it believes that the application of the regulation would cause prejudice to the applicant:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MICHAEL KORHONEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor variances to Zoning By-law 532-2020, for the project located at 1-27 to 6-27, rue Georges, in order to construct three detached multi-family homes and aimed at reducing:

• the minimum distance required between an outdoor off-street parking space and the wall of a building housing a multi-family home of six units from 6 m to 2 m; • the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required from 9 to 8 spaces.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plans entitled:

• Plan d’implantation des bâtiments projetés – A4 Architecture + design inc – February 25, 2026 – 27, rue Georges; • Plan d’implantation identifiant les dérogations mineures demandées – A4 Architecture + design inc – February 25, 2026 – 27, rue Georges.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Councillor Caroline Murray and Councillor Adrian Corbo vote against this project.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at constructing three multi-family homes, with a detached structure, has been made for the property located at 27, rue Georges;

CONSIDERING THAT the construction of the project requires the demolition of the existing main building on the land;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the subdivision of the land into three lots, in order to build three multi-family homes of six units with a height of three stories in a detached structure which will bear the addresses 1-27 to 6-27, rue Georges, 7-27 to 12-27, rue Georges, and 13-27 to 18-27, rue Georges respectively;

CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting, by the council, of minor variances to Zoning By-law 535-2020, regarding the distance between the parking space and the building wall and the number of parking spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the restricted dimensions of the land as well as the size of the proposed buildings do not allow for the development of parking that complies with all the provisions of Zoning By-law 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT it is possible to modify the project to make it compliant with the regulations by reducing the number of units from six to five per building;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor variances, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision by-laws in force;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of By-law 851-2023 on the procedures for publishing public notices, a public notice was published on April 24, 2026, on the City of Gatineau's website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor variance request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Act respecting land use planning and development);

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, did not ratify the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department, and recommends that the council grant the requested minor variances, since it believes that the application of the regulation would cause prejudice to the applicant:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MICHAEL KORHONEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor variances to Zoning By-law 532-2020, for the project located at 7-27 to 12-27, rue Georges, in order to construct three detached multi-family homes and aimed at reducing:

• the minimum distance required between an outdoor off-street parking space and the wall of a building housing a multi-family home of six units from 6 m to 2 m; • the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required from 9 to 8 spaces.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plans entitled:

• Plan d’implantation des bâtiments projetés – A4 Architecture + design inc – February 25, 2026 – 27, rue Georges; • Plan d’implantation identifiant les dérogations mineures demandées – A4 Architecture + design inc – February 25, 2026 – 27, rue Georges.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Councillor Caroline Murray and Councillor Adrian Corbo vote against this project.

CONSIDERING THAT a request aimed at constructing three multi-family homes, with a detached structure, has been made for the property located at 27, rue Georges;

CONSIDERING THAT the construction of the project requires the demolition of the existing main building on the land;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the subdivision of the land into three lots, in order to build three multi-family homes of six units with a height of three stories in a detached structure which will bear the addresses 1-27 to 6-27, rue Georges, 7-27 to 12-27, rue Georges, and 13-27 to 18-27, rue Georges respectively;

CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting, by the council, of minor variances to Zoning By-law 535-2020, regarding the distance between the parking space and the building wall and the number of parking spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the restricted dimensions of the land as well as the size of the proposed buildings do not allow for the development of parking that complies with all the provisions of Zoning By-law 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT it is possible to modify the project to make it compliant with the regulations by reducing the number of units from 6 to 5 per building;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor variances, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision by-laws in force;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of By-law 851-2023 on the procedures for publishing public notices, a public notice was published on April 24, 2026, on the City of Gatineau's website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor variance request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Act respecting land use planning and development);

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, did not ratify the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department, and recommends that the council grant the requested minor variances, since it believes that the application of the regulation would cause prejudice to the applicant:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR MICHAEL KORHONEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor variances to Zoning By-law 532-2020, for the project located at 13-27 to 18-27, rue Georges, in order to construct three detached multi-family homes and aimed at reducing:

• the minimum distance required between an outdoor off-street parking space and the wall of a building housing a multi-family home of six units from 6 m to 2 m; • the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required from 9 to 8 spaces.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plans entitled:

• Plan d’implantation des bâtiments projetés – A4 Architecture + design inc – February 25, 2026 – 27, rue Georges; • Plan d’implantation identifiant les dérogations mineures demandées – A4 Architecture + design inc – February 25, 2026 – 27, rue Georges.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Councillor Caroline Murray and Councillor Adrian Corbo vote against this project.

CONSIDERING THAT a request for a specific project for the construction, modification, or occupation of an immovable aimed at authorizing 66 commercial and industrial uses has been made for 900, boulevard de la Carrière;

CONSIDERING THAT the request aims to broaden the range of authorized uses for the property and will allow for the regularization of certain current occupants exercising a non-conforming use protected by acquired rights;

CONSIDERING THAT the property has housed commercial uses since its construction in 2006, the zoning applicable at the time of the building's construction authorizing more commercial uses than the current zoning;

CONSIDERING THAT the selected uses are compatible with the immediate sector and respect the orientations of the Urban Plan, particularly regarding the "specialized economic" land use, within which the commercial and industrial use groups are considered dominant functions;

CONSIDERING THAT the applicant followed the recommendations of the SUDD in order to reduce the list of requested uses and to target commercial uses of the "professional services" type or industrial uses complementary to the industries located in the adjacent industrial zoning area In-10-020;

CONSIDERING THAT the project does not involve any modification to the existing building or the existing exterior layouts;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable evaluation criteria of By-law 507-2005 regarding specific projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of an immovable;

CONSIDERING THAT the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ISABELLE COUSINEAU, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under By-law 507-2005 regarding specific projects for the construction, modification, or occupation of an immovable, at 900, boulevard de la Carrière, the authorization in the existing building of the following 66 commercial and industrial uses:

• "3031 – Book publishing industry (I2)"; • "3032 – Newspaper publishing industry (I2)"; • "3033 – Periodical or magazine publishing industry (I2)"; • "3034 – Directory, yearbook, and database publishing industry (I2)"; • "3039 – Other publishing industries (I2)"; • "3510 – Small household appliance industry (I2)"; • "3541 – Household electronic equipment industry (I2)"; • "3542 – Audio and video equipment industry (I2)"; • "4711 – Telephone call center (CMI)"; • "4733 – Broadcasting studio (without public) (CMI)"; • "4743 – Television studio (without public) (CMI)"; • "4752 – Visual material recording studio (CMI)"; • "4781 – Data processing service (CMI)"; • "5030 – Teleshopping and mail-order business (CMI)"; • "6111 – Banking service (CFI)"; • "6112 – Specialized service related to banking activity (CFI)"; • "6121 – Savings and loan association, union, or cooperative (CFI)"; • "6122 – Agricultural, commercial, and individual credit service (CFI)"; • "6129 – Other credit services (CFI)"; • "6131 – Securities and bond brokerage and dealership house (CFI)"; • "6139 – Other services related to securities and goods (CFI)"; • "6149 – Other insurance-related activities (CFI)"; • "6151 – Real estate operation (CFI)"; • "6152 – Real estate agency, brokerage, and property management service (CFI)"; • "6153 – Real estate subdivision and development service (CFI)"; • "6155 – Joint service concerning real estate, insurance, loans, and law (CFI)"; • "6159 – Other real estate-related services (CFI)"; • "6160 – Holding, investment, and trust service (CFI)"; • "6191 – Tax-related service (CFI)"; • "6199 – Other real estate, financial, and insurance services (CFI)"; • "6312 – Outdoor display service (CFI)"; • "6319 – Other advertising services (CFI)"; • "6320 – Credit bureau for businesses and consumers and collection services (CFI)"; • "6331 – Direct mail advertising service (CFI)"; • "6337 – Judicial stenography service (CFI)"; • "6343 – Housekeeping service (CMI)"; • "6351 – Film, video game, and audiovisual material rental service (CFI)"; • "6353 – Car rental service (CMI)"; • "6361 – Environmental and natural resource research center (CMI)"; • "6362 – Research center in transport, communication, telecommunication, and urban planning (CFI)"; • "6364 – Research center in social, political, economic, and cultural science (CFI)"; • "6367 – Research center in mathematics and computer science (CFI)"; • "6368 – Emerging activities research center (CFI)"; • "6369 – Other high-tech research and development centers (CMI)"; • "6381 – Secretarial and word processing service (CFI)"; • "6382 – Translation service (CFI)"; • "6383 – Placement agency service (CFI)"; • "6392 – Business administration and management consulting service (CMI)"; • "6395 – Travel or expedition agency (CFI)"; • "6399 – Other business services (CMI)"; • "6521 – Lawyer service (CFI)"; • "6522 – Notary service (CFI)"; • "6523 – Bailiff service (CFI)"; • "6553 – Internet website design service (CFI)"; • "6555 – Geomatics service (CFI)"; • "6593 – Educational and scientific research service (CFI)"; • "6594 – Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping service (CFI)"; • "6595 – Property valuation or real estate estimation service (CFI)"; • "6596 – Land surveyor service (CFI)"; • "6597 – Urban planning and environmental service (CFI)"; • "6598 – Veterinarian service (domestic animals) (CFI)"; • "6599 – Other professional services (CFI)"; • "6616 – Property damage estimation service (claims adjuster) (CFI)"; • "6711 – Federal public administration (CMI)"; • "6712 – Provincial public administration (CMI)"; • "6799 – Other government services (CMI)".

It is understood that this approval is valid for the lifespan of the existing main building located at 900, boulevard de la Carrière.

NOTICE OF MOTION is given by Councillor Rachel M. Deslauriers that she will propose or that it will be proposed at a future council meeting, the adoption of By-law 1005-2026 regarding the implementation of the sustainable rainwater management program - EAULOGIK.

In accordance with the provisions of section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (Cities and Towns Act), she files at this meeting, the draft By-law 1005-2026.

NOTICE OF MOTION is given by Councillor Steve Moran that he will propose or that it will be proposed at a future council meeting, the adoption of By-law 1011-2026 on the contractual management of the City of Gatineau.

In accordance with the provisions of section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (Cities and Towns Act), he files at this meeting, the draft By-law 1011-2026.

CONSIDERING THAT a notice of motion regarding By-law 955-1-2026 was given during the council meeting of April 14, 2026, and that the by-law was filed there, all in compliance with section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (Cities and Towns Act);

CONSIDERING THAT the mentions enacted in section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (LRQ, c. C-19) have been made by the clerk:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JEAN LESSARD, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-300 of May 12, 2026, this council adopts By-law 955-1-2026 amending By-law 955-2024 concerning the sale and outdoor application of pesticides and the regulation of the work of contractors offering a pest control product application service in order to optimize its interpretation and application.

PIIA - Construction of a mixed-use commercial and residential building - 12, rue Eddy - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the construction of a commercial and residential building with 240 units has been submitted for the property located at 12, rue Eddy, identified in the Projet Zibi master plan as "Block 1";

CONSIDERING THAT the subject property is located in the downtown preservation sector, specifically in the landscape unit "7.1 Quartier de la chute des Chaudières – section Noyau industriel historique," and that the construction project is subject to the objectives and criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 505-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the project must also be approved under the Règlement relatif aux usages conditionnels numéro 506-2005, as it involves the construction of 240 housing units;

CONSIDERING THAT the project meets the majority of the applicable criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 505-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 505-2005, the work to construct a commercial and residential building, as illustrated in the plans titled:

• Site plan of the proposed building – Steve Tremblay – Land Surveyor – June 13, 2025 – 12, rue Eddy;
• Proposed elevations on rue Eddy and rue Donalda-Charron – Neuf Architectes – March 2026 – 12, rue Eddy;
• Proposed elevations on the private street and on rue Laurier – Neuf Architectes – March 2026 – 12, rue Eddy;
• Proposed material samples – Neuf Architectes – March 2025 – 12, rue Eddy;
• Proposed landscaping plan – CSW Landscape Architects Limited – November 13, 2025, 12 rue Eddy.

It is understood that this resolution is subject to approval by the municipal council of the conditional use required under the Règlement relatif aux usages conditionnels numéro 506-2005 for a building of 100 units or more. 0018846

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be of no effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Adopted

PIIA - Extension of rue d'Anvers - 225 to 280, rue d'Anvers (N.O.) - Mitigomijokan electoral district - Rachel M. Deslauriers

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the approval of an architectural and site plan for the extension of rue d'Anvers has been submitted;

CONSIDERING THAT the extension of rue d'Anvers to chemin Vanier offers an alternative for vehicular travel for residents of the sector;

CONSIDERING THAT the extension of rue d'Anvers will allow for the construction of nine three-story buildings totaling 216 housing units;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee authorized the demolition of the commercial building located on the subject land at its session on February 27, 2024, and that a certificate of authorization was issued for this purpose;

CONSIDERING THAT a certificate of authorization to proceed with site decontamination work was issued by the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the objectives and the vast majority of the applicable criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025, the extension of rue d'Anvers between its existing part and the street authorized as part of the Axe-Vanier project, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans and documents titled:

• Site & Subdivision Project Plan – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – Minute 18989 – July 16, 2024, updated January 30, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD;
• Minor derogation location plan – L’Atelier architectes and Neuf architect(e)s – Project 861 Vanier – May 28, 2024 – Annotated by the SUDD;
• Brochure titled – 861, chemin Vanier, Gatineau, Aylmer Sector, Quebec, January 28, 2026 / PROJECT 12752 / brigil, Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes (67 pages):
  • Street plan and sections by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes (pages 13 and 14 of the brochure);
  • Perspectives by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes (p. 55 and 54 of the brochure) as well as by the agency ReliefDesign, #2, 3 and 7 (pages 26 and 27 of the brochure).

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be of no effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Adopted 0018847

PIIA - Construction of an integrated residential project - 225, 235, 245, 255, and 265, rue d'Anvers (N.O.) - Mitigomijokan electoral district - Rachel M. Deslauriers

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the approval of architectural and site plans for the extension of rue d'Anvers and the construction of two integrated residential projects has been submitted for lot 3 836 348 (861, chemin Vanier);

CONSIDERING THAT the overall residential project involves the construction of nine three-story buildings for a total of 216 housing units;

CONSIDERING THAT the project proposed at addresses 225 to 265, rue d'Anvers, provides for the construction of five three-story buildings totaling 120 housing units, as an integrated residential project, located to the west of the extension of rue d'Anvers;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee, on February 27, 2024, authorized the demolition of the existing commercial building on the subject land and that decontamination work was authorized by the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP);

CONSIDERING THAT a promise of transfer was signed by the applicant on March 18, 2026, for an area of 761.5 m² for the benefit of the City, to allow for the future widening of chemin Vanier and to lift the restrictions imposed on the property by Règlement numéro 511-10-2023 decreeing interim control along chemin Vanier;

CONSIDERING THAT minor derogations to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020 must be granted by the municipal council for the realization of the project;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the applicable objectives and criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025, an integrated residential project comprising five multi-family residential buildings at 225, 235, 245, 255, and 265, rue d'Anvers, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site & Subdivision Project Plan – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – Minute 18989 – July 16, 2024, updated January 30, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD;
• Minor derogation location plan – L’Atelier architectes and Neuf architect(e)s – Project 861 Vanier – 2024-05-28 – Annotated by the SUDD;
• Brochure titled – 861, chemin Vanier, Gatineau, Aylmer Sector, Quebec, January 28, 2026 / Project 12752 / brigil, Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architect(e)s (67 pages):
  • Presentation of landscaping and planting plans in landscape architecture, by the agency ReliefDesign, (pages 16 to 30 of the brochure);
  • Plans and elevations by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architect(e)s (pages 31 to 50 of the brochure);
  • Sample panels by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architect(e)s page 52;
  • Perspectives by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architect(e)s (53 to 56 of the brochure). 0018848

It is understood that this architectural and site plan is subject to:

• Authorization by the municipal council of the extension of rue d'Anvers, between its existing part and the street authorized as part of the Axe-Vanier project;
• Granting by the municipal council of the minor derogation required for the construction of the multi-family buildings projected at 255 and 265, rue d'Anvers;
• Granting by the municipal council of the minor derogation required for the construction of the multi-family building projected at 225, rue d'Anvers;
• Official transfer of the 761.5 m² strip of land for the benefit of the City allowing for the official lifting of the restrictions imposed on the property (lot 3 836 348) by Règlement numéro 511-10-2023 decreeing interim control along chemin Vanier.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be of no effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Adopted

PIIA - Construction of an integrated residential project - 250, 260, 270, and 280, rue d'Anvers (N.O.) - Mitigomijokan electoral district - Rachel M. Deslauriers

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the approval of architectural and site plans for the extension of rue d'Anvers and the construction of two integrated residential projects has been submitted for lot 3 836 348 (861, chemin Vanier);

CONSIDERING THAT the overall residential project involves the construction of nine three-story buildings for a total of 216 housing units;

CONSIDERING THAT the project proposed at addresses 250 to 280, rue d'Anvers, provides for the construction of four three-story buildings totaling 96 housing units, as an integrated residential project, located to the west of the extension of rue d'Anvers;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee, on February 27, 2024, authorized the demolition of the existing commercial building on the subject land and that decontamination work was authorized by the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP);

CONSIDERING THAT minor derogations to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020 must be granted by the municipal council for the realization of the project;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the applicable objectives and criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the Planning Advisory Committee, at its meeting on April 20, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025, an integrated residential project comprising four multi-family residential buildings at 250, 260, 270, and 280, rue d'Anvers, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site & Subdivision Project Plan – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – Minute 18989 – July 16, 2024, updated January 30, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD;
• Minor derogation location plan – L’Atelier architectes and Neuf architect(e)s – Project 861 Vanier – 2024-05-28 – Annotated by the SUDD;
• Brochure titled – 861, chemin Vanier, Gatineau, Aylmer Sector, Quebec, January 28, 2026 / Project 12752 / brigil, Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes (67 pages): 0018849
  • Presentation of landscaping and planting plans in landscape architecture, by the agency Relief Design, (pages 16 to 30 of the brochure);
  • Plans and elevations by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes (pages 31 to 50 of the brochure);
  • Sample panels by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes page 52;
  • Perspectives by Neuf architectes and L’Atelier architectes (53 to 56 of the brochure).

It is understood that this architectural and site plan is subject to:

• Authorization by the municipal council of the extension of rue d'Anvers, between its existing part and the street authorized as part of the Axe-Vanier project;
• Granting by the municipal council of the minor derogations required for the construction of the multi-family buildings projected at 250 and 280, rue d'Anvers.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be of no effect for elements not completed as of May 12, 2031. Adopted

Conversion of LED streetlights

CONSIDERING THAT the public lighting network of the City of Gatineau includes approximately 15,400 "cobra" type streetlights representing nearly 75% of its network;

CONSIDERING THAT these streetlights illuminate using HPS (high-pressure sodium) bulbs and that these are less durable and are no longer available on the market for replacement;

CONSIDERING THAT the conversion of HPS luminaires to LED (light-emitting diode) for "cobra" type streetlights will allow for recurring annual energy savings of approximately $1,115,000 for the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) proposes to municipalities a "turnkey" contract for studies, design, supply, and installation of luminaires to carry out the LED conversion of "cobra" type streetlights;

CONSIDERING THAT the FQM awarded a contract through their most recent call for tenders for the LED conversion of "cobra" type streetlights to the firm Énergère-Ainsworth;

CONSIDERING THAT an opportunity study was carried out by the FQM/Énergère-Ainsworth for the benefit of the City of Gatineau to evaluate the options and advantages for the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the next step of the FQM/Énergère-Ainsworth contract consists of carrying out a feasibility study allowing for the detailing of the design of the work to be carried out, specifying the cost estimate of the work and energy savings;

CONSIDERING THAT a resolution of the municipal council is required in order to proceed to this next step and that options must be validated to allow for the analyses to be carried out in the feasibility study:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• Authorizes FQM/Énergère-Ainsworth to carry out the feasibility study for the LED conversion of "cobra" type luminaires on the public lighting network of the City of Gatineau; 0018856
• Approves the choice of the LED luminaire model proposed in the opportunity study and recommended by the SIP, as being the most economical choice meeting the stated technical requirements;
• Approves the withdrawal of an intelligent management system (SGIE) solution in this project for the conversion of "cobra" type LED streetlights;
• Approves the hybrid strategy for the choice of the warm white color temperature of future LED luminaires according to the type of traffic, namely:
  • 3000 k for boulevards, arteries, and collectors;
  • 2700 k for local streets. Adopted

Partnership between the City of Gatineau and the Centre de gestion des déplacements de Gatineau et sa région (MOBI-O) - Support for the organization's mission

CONSIDERING THAT the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan of the City of Gatineau commits to leading the fight against climate change and environmental protection in an exemplary manner by accelerating the development of sustainable and active mobility;

CONSIDERING THAT the transport sector is responsible for 44% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Gatineau territory according to the greenhouse gas inventory carried out by the Ecological Transition Department;

CONSIDERING THAT the development of sustainable travel modes is a process allowing for the significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the achievement of the reduction targets that the City of Gatineau has set for itself;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has adopted a sustainable travel plan, Piétons avant tout!, as part of the adoption of its development plan;

CONSIDERING THAT as part of the City of Gatineau's Climate Plan, the Ecological Transition Department has the mandate to establish a global agreement that allows for the establishment and assurance of the presence of expertise in travel management in the Gatineau territory by MOBI-O;

CONSIDERING THAT MOBI-O is a non-profit organization (NPO) and has the mission of stimulating sustainable mobility;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau contributed to the creation of MOBI-O as part of the development of the Travel Management Strategy for Gatineau and its region (SGDG) between 2008 and 2010:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CATHERINE CRAIG-ST-LOUIS, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-301 of May 12, 2026, this council:

• Approves the financial support to the organization for the year 2026 in the amount of $140,000;
• Authorizes the treasurer to make the required accounting entries covering a maximum amount of $140,000 to the organization, according to the terms of the memorandum of understanding; 0018857
• Authorizes 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 the memorandum of understanding.

A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. Adopted on division

Sale of land - 20, rue Émile-Bond - Parcel of lot 6 616 496 of the Quebec cadastre - Hull-Wright electoral district - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is the owner of lot 6 616 496 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division, which is an irregularly shaped vacant lot located on rue Émile-Bond, and near the Rapibus Corridor;

CONSIDERING THAT for approximately 30 years, a portion of the lot has been occupied by Construction DJL inc., owner of the neighboring lot located at 20, rue Émile-Bond. The company uses this space for the storage of equipment and materials related to its industrial activities on an area of more or less 2,942.1 m². According to the company, this occupation took place without intervention or opposition from the City;

CONSIDERING THAT on June 20, 2024, Construction DJL inc. filed an originating application before the Superior Court of Quebec. Through its application, Construction DJL inc. seeks to obtain conclusions from the court aimed at declaring it the owner of a part of lot 6 616 496 by acquisitive prescription. Acquisitive prescription is a mode provided for in the Civil Code of Quebec which allows for the acquisition of a right of ownership by the sole effect of peaceful, public, unequivocal, and continuous occupation and possession for the duration provided for by law;

CONSIDERING THAT there is a real risk that the Court will declare Construction DJL inc. the owner of a parcel of the lot for having acquired it by acquisitive prescription and knowing that this could lead to the loss of a part of the lot without compensation, the Real Estate Department, in collaboration with the Legal Affairs Department, has agreed to conclude an amicable agreement with Construction DJL inc. for the sale of the surplus part of the lot, in the amount of $125,000 in accordance with the promise to purchase signed on March 26, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the transaction will be concluded according to the usual terms of the City's standard contract, as well as according to the specific conditions indicated in the promise to purchase signed and annexed to this:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-283 of May 6, 2026, this council:

• Sells to Construction DJL inc., owner of 20, rue Émile-Bond, a parcel with an area of approximately 2,942.1 m² of lot 6 616 496 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the promise to purchase signed on March 26, 2026, in the amount of $125,000 plus taxes, if applicable;
• Mandates the Clerk's Office to prepare the necessary documents related to the real estate transactions and coordinate all steps required to follow up on this;
• Removes the public character of the part of lot 6 616 496 of the Quebec cadastre, Hull land registration division, concerned by this, if required; 0018860
• Authorizes the Real Estate Department to extend any deadline for signing the deed of sale as provided for in the promise to purchase, if required, and to manage the sale in due form while ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the deed of sale to be entered into;
• Authorizes the treasurer to make the required accounting entries to follow up on this.

The mayor or in her absence the acting mayor and the clerk or in her absence the deputy clerk or the assistant clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of this. Adopted

Adoption of the City of Gatineau's Asset Management Policy

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau recognizes the importance of effectively managing its municipal assets to ensure their long-term sustainability;

CONSIDERING THAT the objective of asset management is to put in place the activities necessary to maintain assets in a state to provide sustainable and quality services to citizens;

CONSIDERING THAT the performance audit report on the sustainability of infrastructure, carried out in 2021, recommends that the City of Gatineau adopt an Asset Management Policy in order to frame its practices and improve decision-making;

CONSIDERING THAT the maturity analysis in asset management carried out in 2023 and updated in 2025 identifies this policy as a short-term priority action;

CONSIDERING THAT the Asset Management Policy constitutes a strategic reference framework to guide investment, maintenance, and renewal decisions for assets throughout their entire lifecycle;

CONSIDERING THAT this policy aims to mobilize all municipal services around a common vision focused on creating value for the community, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIFFANY-LEE NORRIS PARENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN 0018863 AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• Recognizes the City of Gatineau's Asset Management Policy as the official reference framework for municipal asset management;
• Adopts the City of Gatineau's Asset Management Policy. Adopted

Agreement and request - Servicing - Municipal services - Project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, and 294, chemin Vanier - Deschênes electoral district - Caroline Murray

CONSIDERING THAT the company 17147058 Canada inc. has filed a request to proceed, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force, with the installation of municipal services to serve the project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, and 294, chemin Vanier;

CONSIDERING THAT an agreement must be signed between the City of Gatineau and the company 17147058 Canada inc. in order to establish the guidelines governing the construction of municipal services in the project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, and 294, chemin Vanier:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-307 of May 12, 2026, this council:

• Accepts the agreement to be entered into between the City of Gatineau and the company 17147058 Canada inc. concerning the project located at 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, and 294, chemin Vanier, shown on the master plan prepared by the firm EXP, bearing number G-2026-027-01, which includes in particular:
  • The transfer free of charge by the City of Gatineau to the company 17147058 Canada inc. of the surplus lot 3 116 543 of the Quebec cadastre, Gatineau land registration division;
  • The creation, in favor of the City of Gatineau, on a part of the aforementioned lot and on a part of lots 6 716 283, 6 716 284, and 6 716 286 of the Quebec cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, of a real and perpetual easement of passage and public access with a minimum width of 6 meters, in favor of lot 3 116 544 of the Quebec cadastre, Gatineau land registration division. This easement will constitute an active link for cyclists and pedestrians between chemin Vanier and rue de la Croisée, as well as an emergency access for the City's Fire Safety Department;
• Ratifies the request presented by the aforementioned company to build, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force of the City of Gatineau (bylaws numbers 98-2003 and 99-2003 and their amendments), the municipal services and streets in the project;
• Advises the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs that the City of Gatineau does not oppose the issuance of the authorization required for the installation of municipal services in this project;
• Attests that the existing water and sewer networks are capable of serving the project mentioned above and comply with the various infrastructure master plans;
• Authorizes the aforementioned company to have prepared, also at its own expense, the specifications and plans necessary for the execution of the work alluded to above by the firm EXP; 0018865
• Ratifies the request of the aforementioned company aimed at entrusting the supervision, with residence, of the aforementioned work to the firm EXP and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company;
• Accepts the recommendation of the aforementioned company to retain the services of the firm EXP to carry out the qualitative control of materials and that the expense resulting therefrom be assumed by this company;
• Mandates the Clerk's Office to prepare the necessary documents related to the transfer of land as well as to obtaining a real and perpetual easement of passage and coordinate all steps required to follow up on this;
• Requires that the company, its successors and legal heirs transfer to the City of Gatineau, free of charge, the municipal services and easements required in this project;
• Removes the public character of lot 3 116 543 of the Quebec cadastre, Gatineau land registration division, if required;
• Authorizes 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 the agreement, the contracts related to the transfer of the lot and to obtaining the easements that are the subject of this, all as they will appear on the final plans that will be filed at the Land Registry Office.

The treasurer is authorized to make the accounting entries required to follow up on this agreement. Adopted

Establishment of a steering committee for the renewal of the Integrated Action Plan - Families, Seniors, and People with Disabilities

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau, by its resolution number CM-2009-849, committed to the Municipalité amie des aînés (Seniors-Friendly Municipality) process;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is officially recognized by the government of Quebec as being a Municipalité amie des aînés, through the adoption of its first action plan (CM-2013-681);

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is subject to the Loi assurant l’exercice des droits des personnes handicapées en vue de leur intégration sociale, scolaire et professionnelle and that this law obliges municipalities to produce an annual action plan regarding people with disabilities;

CONSIDERING THAT the action plans for Families, Municipalité amie des aînés, and regarding people with disabilities have been grouped into a single integrated action plan since 2017 (CM-2020-597);

CONSIDERING THAT the council mandated the Seniors' Commission to act as the Municipalité amie des aînés monitoring committee, as stipulated in its statutes and regulations (CM-2022-146);

CONSIDERING THAT the Seniors' Commission and the Commission Gatineau Ville en santé committed in their 2026 work plan to monitor respectively the Integrated Action Plan – Families, Seniors, and People with Disabilities as well as the universal accessibility component;

CONSIDERING THAT to maintain the Municipalité amie des aînés certification, the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) requires that the municipal council ratify the mandate and composition of the Municipalité amie des aînés monitoring committee;

CONSIDERING THAT during its regular session on March 30, 2026, the Seniors' Commission recommended to the municipal council to ratify the mandate and composition of the steering committee for the renewal of the Integrated Action Plan – Families, Seniors, and People with Disabilities:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR SONIA BEN-ARFA, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JEAN LESSARD, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-308 of May 12, 2026, this council accepts the mandate and composition of the Municipalité amie des aînés steering committee which are defined as follows:

Mandate:

• Support the update process of the Integrated Action Plan – Families, Seniors, and People with Disabilities;
• Ensure that the process respects the requirements of the Municipalité amie des aînés recognition and legal obligations regarding the integration of people with disabilities;
• Contribute to the mobilization of citizens and organizations in the territory;
• Propose the next integrated action plan before the end of the year 2026. 0018867

Composition of the Municipalité amie des aînés steering committee:

• Jean Lessard, municipal councillor for the Rivière-Blanche electoral district and president of the Gatineau Seniors' Commission;
• Chantal Lalonde, Table des aînés de Gatineau;
• Julie Cool, Centre d’action bénévole Accès;
• Monique Guindon, Centre Action Générations des Aînés de la Vallée-de-la-Lièvre;
• Estelle Lussier, Regroupement des associations de personnes handicapées de l’Outaouais;
• André Baril, Loisir sport Outaouais;
• Gabrielle Leclerc, Enfants de l’Espoir de Hull;
• Camille Marcotte-Quijada, Naissance-Renaissance Outaouais;
• Christine Charlebois, citizen with a disability;
• Louise Villeneuve, senior citizen;
• Kalula Kalambay, senior citizen;
• Catherine Richard, CISSS de l’Outaouais;
• Mélanie Anctil, CISSS de l’Outaouais. Adopted

City participation in major events and events under $50,000 - $221,525 in financial contributions, $107,700 in costly services, and $43,000 in value of services

CONSIDERING THAT the Events Office has completed the last series of analyses of support requests for the 2026 calendar for the Major Events Support Program and for the Events Support Program – Eligible budgets of less than $50,000;

CONSIDERING THAT the Events Office recommends that the council adopt financial contributions in the amount of $221,525 in cash, an amount of $107,700 in costly services, and $43,300 in value of services to organizations, in accordance with the budgets allocated to the two support programs concerned:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ISABELLE N. MIRON, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CHLOÉ BOURGEOIS, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-311 of May 12, 2026, this council:

• Approves the financial contributions and services detailed in Appendix A as part of the Major Events Support Program (PSGÉ) for the year 2026;
• Approves the financial contributions and services detailed in Appendix B as part of the Events Support Program – Eligible budgets of less than $50,000 (PSÉ) for the year 2026;
• Authorizes the treasurer to:
  • Pay the expenses for costly services incurred as part of the organization of the events and which are provided for by the City in the service support registered in the memoranda of understanding;
  • Make payments to the organizations identified in Appendices A and B, according to supporting documents prepared by the Arts, Culture and Letters Department; 0018870

In case of exceptional circumstances determined by the City, the contribution in services could be higher than the forecasts, while respecting the limits established in the support programs. The Events Office may, in these circumstances, reimburse invoices to the targeted organizations, upon presentation of supporting documents or pay suppliers, if applicable.

• Authorizes the Police Department – Parking Section, adult school crossing guard, and animal control to:
  • Provide free or billable parking spaces in certain municipal parking lots;
  • Move permit holders to limited-time parking lots or to parking meters (paid spaces);
  • Take all arrangements required for the smooth running of the concerned activities;
• Authorizes the management of the Arts, Culture and Letters Department or its representatives to sign the memoranda of understanding as well as any other modification or amendment to the memoranda of understanding with organizations receiving less than $250,000 in subsidies;
• Authorizes the head of the Events Office or its representatives to sign the memoranda of understanding as well as any other modification or amendment to the memoranda of understanding with organizations receiving less than $25,000 in subsidies.

A certificate from the treasurer was issued on May 6, 2026. Adopted

Organizational Structure Changes - Sustainable Development, Infrastructure, Asset Planning, Urban Planning, and Mobility Departments

CONSIDERING THAT within the framework of the TramGo project, it was necessary to dedicate additional human resources based on targeted profiles to allow for the completion of deliverables within the established timelines;

CONSIDERING THAT regular positions had been created in support of this project during the municipal council meetings of October 1, 2024 (CM-2024-755) and November 25, 2025 (CM-2025-778);

CONSIDERING the end of the management of the TramGo project by the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) on March 31, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the departments concerned have conducted an analysis and evaluation of their needs:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-332 of May 12, 2026, this council accepts the modifications to the following organizational structures:

Deputy General Management, Sustainable Development

• Abolish the position of Head, Municipal Interface (position number DG-CAD-031) located at class 6 of the management salary scale.

Infrastructure and Projects Department

• Abolish one position of Coordinator, Infrastructure (position number SIS-PRO-057) located at class 5 of the professional salary scale.

Asset Planning and Investment Department

• Abolish two positions of Coordinator, Infrastructure (position numbers PAI-PRO-013 and PAI-PRO-033) located at class 5 of the professional salary scale.

Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department

• Abolish one position of Project Coordinator (position number UDD-PRO-044) located at class 4 of the professional salary scale. 0018876

Mobility Department

• Abolish one position of Coordinator, Planning (position number MOB-PRO-016) located at class 4 of the professional salary scale;
• Abolish one position of Coordinator, Safety and Mobility Management (position number MOB-PRO-006) located at class 5 of the professional salary scale.

The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational chart of the departments concerned as well as Appendix A of the Salary Policy and the Collection of Working Conditions for Management Employees of the City of Gatineau. Adopted

Approval of STO Bylaw 183 Authorizing a $3,700,000 Loan for Phase 1 of the Ticketing Project

CONSIDERING THAT at the end of the project to replace the cash collection system, the STO will still offer its customers the option of cash payment;

CONSIDERING THAT the new collection system will resolve the issue of broken existing collection boxes as well as the obsolescence of the system at the CAAG level;

CONSIDERING THAT the STO wishes to simplify the cash collection process and minimize access to cash;

CONSIDERING THAT the commissioning of a new cash collection system will minimize the risks of jamming and breakage of collection boxes and consequently reduce maintenance costs;

CONSIDERING THAT the Society is eligible for a grant from the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility under the Government Assistance Program for Public Transit (PAGTCP), potentially covering up to 85% of the eligible costs of the project;

CONSIDERING THAT the costs eligible for the PAGTCP necessary for the completion of the project are estimated at $3,145,000 (taxes included);

CONSIDERING THAT the amounts indicated in Appendix A are estimates and that in the event of a difference between forecasts and actual costs, funds may be reallocated within the project, as needed;

CONSIDERING THAT the Society does not have the required funds and, consequently, it must provide for financing through loans totaling the sum of $3,700,000;

CONSIDERING THAT the Management Committee has formulated a recommendation and the Director General has given their approval;

CONSIDERING THAT under section 123 of the Loi sur les sociétés de transport en commun, the Société de transport de l’Outaouais must have its loan bylaws approved by the municipal council of the City of Gatineau:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves Bylaw number 183 of the Société de transport de l’Outaouais authorizing a loan of $3,700,000 for the realization of phase 1 of the ticketing project. Adopted

Use of Reserves to Cover Certain 2025 Deficit Expenses

CONSIDERING THAT the Finance Department is currently preparing the 2025 annual financial statements;

CONSIDERING THAT the actual expenditure amounts for budget items concerning: Damages and Litigation, Snow Removal – Maintenance and repair of rolling stock and equipment, Snow Removal – Clearing and removal of snow, and Group Insurance, are higher than the budgeted amounts; 0018878

CONSIDERING THAT the City can use reserve balances for certain eligible expenses whose actual amounts are in excess of the budget:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-316 of May 12, 2026, this council:

• approves the use of reserves to cover the budget deficits related to these eligible expenses for the 2025 fiscal year:

• authorizes the treasurer to make the accounting entries required to give effect to this. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 6, 2026. Adopted

Establishment of the Working Committee for the Update of the 2027-2036 Long-Term Financial Plan

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau must have a strategic financial planning tool to ensure its long-term financial viability, guide budgetary decisions, and meet the needs of its citizens;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has a long-term financial plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the Long-Term Financial Plan is the integrating planning tool acting as a link between strategic planning (long-term vision) and the budget/Three-Year Capital Program (PTI) (annual vision);

CONSIDERING THAT the development committee for the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan recommended that the City perform the equivalent of a complete budgetary optimization exercise, focusing on both revenues and expenses, every four years, in order to potentially free up financial margins that could prove useful, and to revise, if necessary, the objectives and means defined in the Long-Term Financial Plan;

CONSIDERING THAT by its resolution number CM-2026-157, the council adopted the work plans of the committees and commissions;

CONSIDERING THAT the work plan of the Finance Committee includes the update of the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the constitution of a dedicated Working Committee allows for ensuring a rigorous, inclusive, and transparent development of the PFLT, by mobilizing internal and, where appropriate, external expertise; 0018879

CONSIDERING THAT it is expected that the Committee will wish to add additional expert members to carry out its mandate:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-317 of May 12, 2026, this council accepts the creation of the Working Committee for the update of the 2027-2036 long-term financial plan for a fixed duration until the final submission of the report to the municipal council. The committee will be composed of the following persons:

Internal Members

• Richard Kouamé, Director, Finance Department and Treasurer
• Ana Flavia Alves, Director, Organizational Performance, Business Intelligence, and Science Department
• Luc St-Arnaud, Service Head, Asset Planning and Investment Department

External Members

• Mr. Darquis Gagné, Member of civil society

• Fanny Tremblay-Racicot, Associate Professor, École nationale d’administration publique, Governance Research Centre

• Patrick Duguay, Director General, Coopérative de développement régional (CDR) Outaouais-Laurentides

• The Working Committee may add other external resources to carry out its mandate;

• The Working Committee will formulate its reports and recommendations to the council.

The mandate of the Committee will be as follows:

• Carry out the analysis and diagnosis of the current financial situation of the City and update the long-term financial plan over a 10-year period;
• Review existing management practices and financial policies and establish new ones;
• Update investment needs for maintenance, asset catch-up, and new projects;
• Simulate the fiscal impacts of the variation in property taxes;
• Position the city, identify long-term financial trends, risks, and issues, and finally establish financial indicators specific to the City of Gatineau;
• Establish a consultation process;
• Submit progress and final reports to municipal authorities;

The themes studied will include:

• Operating expenses;
• Debt and debt service;
• Investment needs for asset maintenance;
• Taxation and pricing;
• Diversification of revenue sources;
• Pension plans;
• Fiscal impact of development projects;
• Intergenerational equity and citizens' ability to pay;
• Efficiency, productivity, and level of service of municipal activities. Adopted 0018880

Amendment 1 to the Réseau Accès PME Grant Agreement - April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028

CONSIDERING THAT the government of Quebec has deployed the Réseau Accès PME to guide entrepreneurs at each stage of their business development and to strengthen the support offered throughout the Quebec territory;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau, by resolution number CM-2025-777, adopted on November 25, 2025, a grant agreement with the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy regarding the Réseau Accès PME, for the period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the economic update of November 2025 provides for the renewal of funding for the Réseau Accès PME and that the Minister has been authorized to extend the annual funding of $215,000 for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 fiscal years;

CONSIDERING THAT amendment 1 to the grant agreement aims to modify certain provisions of the initial agreement in order to extend its duration until March 31, 2028 and to bring the total maximum financial aid to $645,000;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has entrusted ID Gatineau with the administration, for its entire territory, of support and accompaniment services for businesses in order to promote economic development and diversification;

CONSIDERING THAT amendment 1 does not entail any modification to the nature of the services offered, but allows for ensuring their continuity and funding for subsequent years:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIFFANY-LEE NORRIS PARENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR TIMMY D. JUTRAS, AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• accepts amendment 1 to the Réseau Accès PME grant agreement entered into between the City of Gatineau and the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, modifying the initial agreement adopted by resolution number CM-2025-777 and aiming in particular at the extension of the agreement until March 31, 2028 and the granting of a total maximum subsidy of $645,000;
• authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, to sign the amendment as well as any document required to give effect to this resolution;
• mandates the municipal administration to carry out the required follow-ups with the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, if necessary;
• authorizes the Treasurer to give effect to this resolution;
• authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, to sign any subsequent amendment or addendum to the Réseau Accès PME grant agreement, when these modifications are administrative or technical in nature, respect the parameters already authorized by the council, and do not substantially modify the essential conditions of the agreement, subject to the favorable opinion of the Legal Services, if necessary. Adopted

Amendment to the Local Investment Fund (FLI) Loan Agreement with the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Management Agreement for the Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) with Corporation ID Gatineau

CONSIDERING THAT since 2016, this council has authorized various resolution numbers, such as CM-2016-842, CM-2019-750, CM-2020-299, and renewed agreements entrusting Corporation ID Gatineau with the management of the portfolio from the Local Investment Fund (FLI) and the Local Solidarity Fund (FLS), due to the existing structure and the expertise developed by this organization in the management of these funds;

CONSIDERING THAT the renewal of the Local Investment Funds program for the 2026-2028 period was authorized by the government of Quebec on February 17, 2026 and that, in this context, the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy has transmitted to the City an amendment to the Local Investment Fund loan agreement for signature;

CONSIDERING THAT under section 126.2 of the Loi sur les compétences municipales, the City may take any measure to promote local and regional development on its territory, in particular through measures to support entrepreneurship, including social economy, as well as through the development and implementation of action plans and strategies in terms of economy and employment;

CONSIDERING THAT under section 126.3 of the same law, the City may conclude, with ministries, government organizations, and partners concerned, agreements specifying its role and responsibilities regarding the exercise of these powers, in particular regarding the implementation of regional priorities and the adaptation of government interventions to local realities;

CONSIDERING THAT the City and the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (the "MEIE") have concluded a loan agreement for the establishment of a Local Investment Fund (FLI), which has been the subject of amendments;

CONSIDERING THAT the City and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ have concluded, by resolution number CM-2024-742, a variable credit investment agreement aimed at the establishment of a Local Solidarity Fund (FLS);

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2025-835, concluded with Corporation ID Gatineau a delegation agreement aimed at the administration of certain business support measures, an agreement duly authorized by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with section 126.4 of the Loi sur les compétences municipales;

CONSIDERING THAT the management agreement for the Local Investment Fund and the Local Solidarity Fund concluded with Corporation ID Gatineau expired on December 31, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the City wishes to entrust Corporation ID Gatineau again, by this agreement, with the management of the Local Investment Fund and the Local Solidarity Fund for the 2026-2028 period, due to the structure in place and the recognized expertise of this organization in the management of these funds:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIFFANY-LEE NORRIS PARENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR TIMMY D. JUTRAS, AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, to sign amendment 1 to the Local Investment Fund (FLI) loan agreement entered into between the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE) and the City of Gatineau; 0018882
• adopts the Management Agreement for the Local Investment Fund and the Local Solidarity Fund for the period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, binding the City of Gatineau and Corporation ID Gatineau;
• authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, to sign the Management Agreement, as well as any version substantially in compliance, it being understood that the Agreement will only come into force following the obtaining of the required authorizations from the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ;
• adopts the revised version authorized by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy as well as by the Fonds de solidarité FTQ of the common investment policy applicable to the Local Investment Fund (FLI) and the Local Solidarity Fund (FLS);
• mandates the administration to carry out the required follow-ups with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, and Corporation ID Gatineau;
• authorizes the Treasurer to perform any act required and to make any payment, reimbursement, transfer of funds, or accounting entry resulting from the application of the Local Investment Fund loan agreement, the Management Agreement for the Local Investment Fund and the Local Solidarity Fund, as well as their amendments or addenda, in accordance with the applicable provisions and the parameters authorized by the council;
• authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, to sign any amendment or addendum to the Local Investment Fund loan agreement and to the Management Agreement for the FLI and FLS funds, when these modifications are administrative or technical in nature and do not substantially modify the essential conditions of the agreements. Adopted

Adjustment to the Distribution of the Net Assets of Corporation ID Gatineau

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2025-445, confirmed the non-renewal of the delegation agreement concluded between the City of Gatineau and Corporation ID Gatineau, which expired on December 31, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT clause 3 j) of this agreement provided that upon its expiry, the net assets were to be returned to the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2025-835, approved a new delegation agreement for the 2026-2028 period between the City of Gatineau and Corporation ID Gatineau and determined the provisional distribution of the net assets, considering that the financial statements of the Corporation were not yet audited;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the goal of facilitating the transition towards this new agreement and ensuring the continuity of operations as well as allowing for the replenishment of business support funds, an amount of $1,975,000 of the net assets is retained by Corporation ID Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the amount of the net assets to be transferred to the City had then been established provisionally at $2,496,350;

CONSIDERING THAT the audited financial statements of Corporation ID Gatineau for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 led to an adjustment of the total amount of the net assets to be returned to the City; 0018883

CONSIDERING THAT the Finance Department confirms that the final amount of the net assets to be transferred to the City amounts to $3,069,528, of which an amount of $2,496,350 has already been invoiced to ID Gatineau and that an additional amount of $573,178 will be the subject of a subsequent invoicing:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIFFANY-LEE NORRIS PARENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR TIMMY D. JUTRAS, AND RESOLVED THAT this council authorizes the Treasurer to:

• allocate to the economic development reserve of the City of Gatineau an additional amount of $573,178, which is part of the total amount of $3,069,528 corresponding to the net assets of Corporation ID Gatineau returned to the City, in order to support the implementation of economic development projects;
• proceed with the appropriate accounting entries. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 22, 2026. Adopted

Repeal of Resolution CM-2023-906 and Funding Enhancement for the Place du Vieux-Marché Improvements - Buckingham District - Edmond Leclerc

CONSIDERING THAT the City wishes to ensure the vitality and dynamism of avenue de Buckingham through permanent improvements at Place du Vieux-Marché;

CONSIDERING THAT the City has committed itself by producing the plans and specifications aimed at carrying out the permanent improvements desired by the City and the community;

CONSIDERING THAT to do this, the City wishes to allocate the sums necessary for the realization of these improvements;

CONSIDERING THAT the funds currently available in the Development Support Fund for old city centers cannot cover the total estimated costs of the improvements;

CONSIDERING THAT an amount of $110,461 is necessary to complete the financial package;

CONSIDERING THAT this council, by its resolution number CM-2023-906, authorized a grant of $62,500 to Mobi-O conditional on obtaining a grant from the Fonds Action Climat Québec for the realization of a mobility study for active transport on avenue de Buckingham;

CONSIDERING THAT the financial package was composed of $50,000 coming from the surplus of the former city of Buckingham which had been allocated to the realization of a transitional bicycle path study project on avenue de Buckingham and an amount of $12,500 coming from the discretionary budget of the elected official;

CONSIDERING THAT the organization was not able to obtain the grant;

CONSIDERING THAT it is appropriate to repeal resolution number CM-2023-906 in order to free up the funds to allocate them to other projects;

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR EDMOND LECLERC, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-295 of May 6, 2026, this council:

• repeals resolution number CM-2023-906 which aimed to grant MOBI-O a subsidy of $62,500 conditional on obtaining a subsidy from the Fonds Action Climat Québec for the realization of a mobility study for active transport on avenue de Buckingham which was not obtained, to return to the Surplus of the former city of Buckingham an amount of $50,000 as well as to return to the Reserve – For the support and enhancement of municipal projects in electoral districts (PO-066) the sum of $12,500 which came from the discretionary funds of the elected official;
• approves the allocation of the residual funds of the Surplus of the former city of Buckingham for a total amount of $53,461 in order to complete the financial package for the realization of the development works of Place du Vieux-Marché and to approve the allocation of the funds of the Reserve – For the support and enhancement of municipal projects in electoral districts (PO-066) of the Buckingham electoral district for an amount of $57,000 to the project;
• authorizes the Treasurer to perform the accounting entries to give effect to this. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 5, 2026. Adopted 0018885

Amendment of Articles 7.2 and 9.4 of the Statutes and Regulations of the Finance Committee of the City of Gatineau to Hold Meetings in Public

The resolution initially deposited by Councillor Timmy D. Jutras was amended as follows during the preparatory caucus:

CONSIDERING THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH) recognizes, in its Welcome and Reference Guide for municipal elected officials, that municipalities are committed to serving their citizens with rigor, excellence, and transparency, that municipalities must satisfy various obligations aimed at increasing the transparency of municipal management and access to information, and that the law provides for an obligation of accountability to citizens, thus constituting important principles of municipal governance;

CONSIDERING THAT budgetary rigor has been publicly identified as a priority for the current municipal mandate, notably during the presentation speech of the 2026 budget delivered by the Mayor before the municipal council on December 2, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the work of the Finance Committee is notably part of the continuity of the Long-Term Financial Plan of the City of Gatineau, as presented during the public session of the plenary committee on September 13, 2022, whose objective was to "report on the results of the work of the Committee for the development of the 2023-2032 Long-Term Financial Plan"; 0018886

CONSIDERING THAT the Finance Committee mainly exercises a recommendation role to the decision-making bodies of the City and does not hold decision-making power, as is expressly provided for in the preamble of the Statutes and Regulations of the Finance Committee;

CONSIDERING THAT article 7.2 of the statutes and regulations of the finance committee provides that the chair, or in their absence the vice-chair, may declare a session or a part of it public, at their discretion;

CONSIDERING THAT certain files may be discussed publicly during the sessions of the Finance Committee, but that the issues remain mostly sensitive and confidential, considering their potential impacts on the work in progress and the decisions to come and that it is therefore not desired to modify article 7.2 of the statutes and regulations of the Finance Committee;

CONSIDERING THAT article 9.4 of the statutes and regulations of the Finance Committee was modified by the adoption of resolution number CM-2026-229 adopted by the municipal council during its ordinary session held on April 14, 2026, in order to allow the staff of the General Management, the staff designated by the Mayor's office, and the staff of the office of the designated councillor to attend the sessions of the Committee without voting rights;

CONSIDERING THAT the Mayor's mandate letter asks the chair of the committee that "... work must also contribute to ensuring rigorous and transparent management of public finances" and that consequently, the practice of the committee has already evolved in this direction;

CONSIDERING the assessment of May 6, 2026 deposited by the executive committee:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR ADRIAN CORBO, AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• maintains the current wording of article 7.2 of the statutes and regulations of the Finance Committee of the City of Gatineau, without modification, this article providing for the possibility for the chair, or in their absence the vice-chair, to declare a session or a part of it public, at their discretion;
• confirms the modification made to article 9.4 of the statutes and regulations of the Finance Committee of the City of Gatineau by resolution number CM-2026-229 adopted during the session of the municipal council held on April 14, 2026.

Councillor Timmy D. Jutras requests a vote and the chair asks the members present to vote by voice: 0018887

[Vote Tally: 14 For, 6 Against, 0 Absent]

The chair declares the main resolution adopted. Adopted on division

Amendment to the Agreement Entered into on January 26, 2016 for Municipal Service Provision for Phase 1 of the Zibi Project - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT an agreement was approved on January 26, 2016 by resolution number CM-2016-90 between the City of Gatineau and Windmill Dream Québec Holdings LP, for phase 1 of the ZIBI project;

CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was amended on June 13, 2017 by resolution number CM-2017-510 in order to include the modalities for the realization of the development works of the public square of phase 1 of the project;

CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was again amended on May 14, 2019 by resolution number CM-2019-325 in order to include the modalities for the realization of the first phase of the redevelopment works of rue Eddy, between rue Laurier, boulevard Alexandre-Taché, and rue Jos-Montferrand for an amount of $575,000;

CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was again amended on August 27, 2019 by resolution number CM-2019-576 in order to include the modalities for the realization in connection with unforeseen events encountered during the first phase of the redevelopment works of rue Eddy, between rue Laurier, boulevard Alexandre-Taché, and rue Jos-Montferrand for an amount of $180,000 including applicable taxes;

CONSIDERING THAT the agreement was again amended on March 15, 2022 by resolution number CM-2022-184 in order to modify the limits of impasse du Cuvier and the developments provided for therein;

CONSIDERING THAT in order to integrate the realization of the dynamic signaling works within the redevelopment project of boulevard Alexandre-Taché provided for by the City, the applicant will cede to it the project management of these works;

CONSIDERING THAT the reimbursement of municipal quotas of a total amount of $755,000 including applicable taxes, was provided for within the framework of the project;

CONSIDERING THAT during the drafting of resolution number CM-2019-325, adopted on May 14, 2019, the amount had been considered as an imputable amount rather than an amount including applicable taxes;

CONSIDERING THAT the construction works under the responsibility of the applicant are finished, that the total amount of municipal quotas to be reimbursed is higher than anticipated and that it is appropriate to increase the amount of the reimbursement provided for in the agreement:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-319 of May 12, 2026, this council: 0018894

• modifies resolution number CM-2019-325 in order to add, to the 10th point of the recommendation, following the amount of "$575,000" the words "including applicable taxes" and by modifying the table as follows:

• modifies the 11th point of resolution number CM-2019-325 by replacing the amount of "$127,000" with "$77,051.64".
• accepts the amendment to the agreement approved on January 26, 2016 between the City of Gatineau and the company Windmill Dream Québec Holdings LP in order to revise the modalities for the realization and reimbursement of the redevelopment works of rue Eddy, between rue Laurier, boulevard Alexandre-Taché, and rue Jos-Montferrand;
• authorizes the Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, to sign the amendment to the agreement;
• authorizes the Treasurer to reimburse, upon presentation of the documents produced by the Asset Planning and Investment Department, the City's quotas related to the construction of municipal services carried out within the framework of the Zibi project, phase 1, up to a maximum amount of $1,017,528.75 including applicable taxes, i.e., for an additional amount of $262,528.75 including applicable taxes. The funds provided for this purpose will be taken from the following budget item:

The Treasurer is authorized to perform the accounting entries required to give effect to this agreement. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 8, 2026. Adopted

Citizen Space - Service Locations

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau wishes to improve its in-person service offer in order to provide an exemplary experience to citizens;

CONSIDERING THAT the Citizen Interaction Service has started the Espace citoyen project which has the following objectives:

• to transition towards an in-person service approach centered on the real needs of citizens;
• to allow citizens to have access to all municipal services from a single location (reduce citizen journeys); 0018895
• to harmonize our interactions with citizens, regardless of the transactional mode (in person, online, or by phone);
• to optimize our resources and our practices to improve efficiency and service delivery based on data;

CONSIDERING THAT one of the deliverables of the project is the identification of improvement opportunities in connection with access to services (schedules, locations, facilities, etc.);

CONSIDERING THAT the current locations present certain challenges, notably:

• Absence of reception at the Maison du citoyen;
• Limited service schedule;
• Limited universal accessibility: some sites are not accessible, hindering access to services;
• Poor accessibility by public transit: some sites are poorly served, excluding citizens dependent on public transit;
• Unwelcoming environments: physical spaces that are not inviting, affecting the perception of citizens;

CONSIDERING THAT a citizen survey was carried out and allowed for the identification of municipal locations widely frequented by citizens and which constitute opportunities for service locations for the Espace citoyen project including the Maison du citoyen and the Gatineau Sports Centre:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-320 of May 12, 2026, this council:

• mandates the administration to start the construction works of a Citizen Space at the Maison du citoyen and for its commissioning as well as to proceed with the closure of the service counter at 775, boulevard de la Carrière;
• mandates the administration to start the construction works of a Citizen Space at the Gatineau Sports Centre and for its commissioning, as well as to proceed with the closure of the service counter at 144, boulevard de l’Hôpital;
• provides for an additional $140,000 in the 2027 PIVM, conditionally to the adoption of the 2027-2031 PIVM, for the construction of the two Citizen Spaces;
• mandates the administration to undertake the required discussions with the union concerned, notably in connection with work schedules. A treasurer's certificate was issued on May 8, 2026. Adopted

Emphyteutic Lease and Creation of Right-of-Way - Part of Lot 6 643 584 of the Quebec Cadastre - West Dome Project - Université du Québec en Outaouais - Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau Electoral District - Adrian Corbo

CONSIDERING THAT the Master Plan for recreational, sports, and community infrastructure recommends the addition of sports infrastructure in the west of the City in order to improve accessibility, quality, and diversity of the offer to the population; 0018898

CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council, by resolution numbers CM-2023-570 and CM-2023-989, confirmed the need to provide the west of the City with indoor sports infrastructure and retained the option of the implementation of a seasonal dome on the synthetic field of the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO);

CONSIDERING THAT these decisions of the municipal council constitute the political and administrative basis having led to the negotiation of a preliminary contract of emphyteutic lease between the City and the UQO, as well as to the development of a usage protocol framing the shared use of sports infrastructure;

CONSIDERING THAT the preliminary contract negotiated between the City and the UQO provides notably:

• The emphyteutic lease of a part of lot 6 643 584 of the Quebec cadastre, an area of approximately 15,046.9 m²;
• A duration of 20 years from the date of the signature of the act of emphyteutic lease before a notary;
• The obligation for the City to build there a reception building including notably changing rooms, offices, a multifunctional room, a sanitary block, a mechanical room, and storage spaces, as well as to install there a seasonal dome;
• The creation of a right-of-way on the existing private access road, in order to allow the passage on foot or by vehicle of the City, its employees, and its clientele, without harming the usage rights of the UQO, its employees, or its clientele, the use of the right-of-way area for parking purposes will only be permitted in the places expressly identified in the memorandum of understanding;
• A protocol of use of sports infrastructure defining notably the rules of access, sharing, and use of the facilities, as well as the modalities applicable to the use of parking on the private access road:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ADRIAN CORBO, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, AND RESOLVED THAT, following executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-303 of May 12, 2026, this council:

• authorizes the City to acquire, by emphyteutic lease and under the modalities provided for in the preliminary contract duly signed by the representatives of the UQO on February 16, 2026, a part of lot 6 643 584 of the Quebec cadastre, land registration division of Hull, with an area of approximately 15,046.9 m², for which a new lot will be created shortly. This preliminary contract provides notably for the creation of a right-of-way on the existing private access road, located on the future lot 6 884 274 belonging to the UQO, for the benefit of the future lot targeted by the emphyteutic lease in favor of the City;
• accepts the modalities provided for in the Protocol of use of sports infrastructure annexed to the preliminary contract, which frames the modalities of shared use of sports facilities between the City and the UQO;
• mandates the Infrastructure and Projects Department to prepare any plan and any technical description required, as well as to carry out any cadastral operation necessary for these presents;
• mandates the Clerk's Office to prepare the documents required regarding the emphyteutic lease and the creation of a right-of-way, and to coordinate all the steps necessary to give effect to these presents;
• mandates the Recreation, Sports, and Community Development Service to ensure the implementation and follow-up of the municipal obligations resulting from the preliminary contract of emphyteutic lease, as well as the application and management of the protocol of use of sports infrastructure, as well as to undertake the required steps with the Ministry of Education aimed at the transfer of the grant obtained within the framework of the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructure (PAFIRS); 0018899
• to authorize the Real Estate Department to ensure the administrative and contractual management of the emphyteutic lease, including the follow-up of compliance with the modalities of the act to intervene;
• to mandate the Treasurer to provide, in the budgets of subsequent fiscal years, the credits necessary to allow for the complete realization of the financial obligations of the City and to perform the accounting entries required to give effect to these presents.

The Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy Clerk or Assistant Clerk, are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of these presents. Adopted