Centre Robert-Guertin

The city is donating benches from the soon-to-be-demolished Robert-Guertin Centre to the Fondation des Olympiques de Gatineau. The foundation will sell these benches to the public to raise funds for student-athlete education.

This item authorizes the sale of benches from the Robert-Guertin Centre to the public as a fundraising initiative.

The commission reviewed the increasing number of police interventions related to mental health, which are projected to reach 3,904 in 2024. The discussion focused on the role of the specialized UNIC team, the challenges of balancing law enforcement with medical needs, and the importance of inter-agency collaboration with the CISSSO.

The commission received an update on winter measures for the homeless, including the opening of the Village Transition site on December 20, 2024, and the continued operation of warming centers in Hull and Gatineau. The City is finalizing a management framework for makeshift camps, and mental health support teams from the CISSSO will be deployed to various service locations.

The Executive Committee has authorized the firm CIMA+ to apply for necessary environmental permits on behalf of the City of Gatineau. This is to extend municipal services to a portion of lot 5 428 972, which is the site designated for the 'Village Transition' transitional housing project near the Centre Robert-Guertin. This step is required to comply with provincial environmental regulations before construction can proceed.

This item authorizes the city to apply for a provincial ministerial permit required to perform work on municipal services located on Rue Morin. This is a procedural step to ensure compliance with provincial environmental or infrastructure regulations before construction can proceed.

The City is authorizing the firm CIMA+ to file necessary environmental and municipal service permit applications for infrastructure work on Rue Morin. This project is part of a previously approved commitment to support the construction of a warming shelter and associated municipal services near the Gîte Ami site.