2025.07.09 – Regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the City of Gatineau held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9:31 a.m.
⭐ Notable items (27)
Approval for a new service point for the Gatineau Police Service (SPVG) in the Aylmer sector to improve local police accessibility and presence.
Approval to widen the intersection of Chemin Vanier and Boulevard du Plateau to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.
Approval of engineering contracts to oversee the 2025 road repair program across multiple districts in Gatineau.
Approval for road repairs on a section of Boulevard Gréber in the Pointe-Gatineau district to improve road conditions.
Approval of additional funds for professional services related to the repair of the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant, with no impact on the overall budget.
Approval for road repair work on Rue Bellehumeur in the Pointe-Gatineau district.
Approval for engineering services to stabilize slopes on Rue Georges and Rue de la Côte-des-Neiges to prevent erosion and ensure public safety.
Approval of additional funds for environmental cleanup and soil decontamination at the former Fonderie (foundry) site, with no impact on the city budget.
Approval for the repair of underground municipal services (water/sewer) on several streets in the Basin 70 area.
Approval for infrastructure work on municipal services along Rue Morin near the Robert-Guertin Centre.
Authorization to acquire land and temporary easements through expropriation to facilitate necessary repairs to the Gatineau drinking water treatment plant.
Approval for the installation of a new drinking water pipe at 270 Boulevard Alexandre-Taché to improve water service infrastructure.
Renewal of a contract for on-call day laborers for the Public Works department, specifically for emergency or pandemic-related situations. The contract is valued at $145,548.92.
Approval for additional funding to cover increased costs for the city's 2025 road patching and pothole repair program.
Approval for the purchase of heavy-duty trucks to be used for hauling bulk materials and city-wide snow removal operations.
Approval for the extension of a snow removal contract for various city parking lots and locations, valued at $1,727,913.05.
Approval for an extension and additional funding of $173,180.23 for snow removal services at the Sports Centre, the Cégep (college), and the local daycare center, awarded to Paysagiste Envert & Fils.
Approval for the construction or maintenance of a refrigerated skating rink at Parc des Cèdres in the Aylmer district, represented by Councillor Steven Boivin.
Authorization for temporary street closures to accommodate the Ironman Canada Ottawa Triathlon event.
Approval to close Rue Eddy to vehicle traffic for the 'Veillée Mystique' night festival in the Hull-Wright district, represented by Councillor Steve Moran.
Awarding of a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of liquid oxygen equipment at the Gatineau drinking water treatment plant in the Lac-Beauchamp district, represented by Councillor Denis Girouard.
Awarding of a contract for the reconstruction of Boulevard de Lucerne, affecting the Aylmer and Deschênes districts, represented by Councillors Steven Boivin and Caroline Murray.
Approval for additional funds to cover repair and maintenance services for the refrigeration systems in city arenas.
The city is exercising an option to extend the janitorial services contract for the Gatineau Sports Centre. This ensures continued cleanliness and maintenance for this major public facility.
The committee authorized the city to file a legal application with the Superior Court of Quebec. This is a procedural step in ongoing legal proceedings involving the city.
The committee authorized the acceptance of an out-of-court settlement to resolve a legal dispute, avoiding further litigation costs.
The city is authorizing legal action to address issues related to the relocation of public utilities required for the reconstruction of Montée Dalton. This ensures the city can proceed with necessary infrastructure improvements while resolving disputes with utility providers.
Formal approval of the minutes from the previous Executive Committee meetings to ensure an accurate official record.
Approval for a new service point for the Gatineau Police Service (SPVG) in the Aylmer sector to improve local police accessibility and presence.
Approval to widen the intersection of Chemin Vanier and Boulevard du Plateau to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.
The city is participating in a group purchasing program through the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) to convert sports field lighting to more efficient systems.
Approval of engineering contracts to oversee the 2025 road repair program across multiple districts in Gatineau.
Approval for road repairs on a section of Boulevard Gréber in the Pointe-Gatineau district to improve road conditions.
A budget-neutral cost adjustment for construction work at the Lucy-Faris Library on Rue Principale.
Approval of additional funds for professional services related to the repair of the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant, with no impact on the overall budget.
Approval for road repair work on Rue Bellehumeur in the Pointe-Gatineau district.
Approval for engineering services to stabilize slopes on Rue Georges and Rue de la Côte-des-Neiges to prevent erosion and ensure public safety.
Approval for a budget-neutral payment to Bell Canada to relocate utility poles on Montée Dalton.
Approval of additional funds for environmental cleanup and soil decontamination at the former Fonderie (foundry) site, with no impact on the city budget.
Approval for the resurfacing of pickleball courts at Parc Pierre-Laporte to maintain recreational facilities.
Approval for the repair of underground municipal services (water/sewer) on several streets in the Basin 70 area.
Approval for infrastructure work on municipal services along Rue Morin near the Robert-Guertin Centre.
Approval for engineering supervision services for the infrastructure work being conducted on Rue Morin.
Approval for a standing contract for professional engineering services to respond to emergency infrastructure repairs.
Approval for the purchase of chemical polymers required for the operation of the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage at the Paul-Pelletier Aquatic Centre.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue Gratton.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue Gamelin and Rue Bourque.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue Tiberius.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue Wìgwàs.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue de la Sœur-Ena-Charland.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue Ernest-Gaboury.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue Lamarche.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue des Oliviers.
Adjustment of parking regulations and signage on Rue de Provence and Rue de Toulon.
Authorization to acquire land and temporary easements through expropriation to facilitate necessary repairs to the Gatineau drinking water treatment plant.
Approval for the installation of a new drinking water pipe at 270 Boulevard Alexandre-Taché to improve water service infrastructure.
Approval for the purchase of new trucks and cube vans equipped for Public Works operations.
Renewal of a contract for on-call day laborers for the Public Works department, specifically for emergency or pandemic-related situations. The contract is valued at $145,548.92.
Approval for additional funding to cover increased costs for the city's 2025 road patching and pothole repair program.
The city has rejected the bids received for the rental of backhoes without operators for the Public Works department.
Approval for the purchase of heavy-duty trucks to be used for hauling bulk materials and city-wide snow removal operations.
Approval for the extension of a snow removal contract for various city parking lots and locations, valued at $1,727,913.05.
Awarding of a contract for the general maintenance and repair of municipal buildings.
The city is terminating existing janitorial contracts and awarding new ones for various municipal buildings to ensure continued maintenance.
Awarding of a contract to Extermination Regionex (a division of Orkin) for pest control and extermination services in city facilities.
Approval for the purchase of six-wheel dump trucks for the Public Works department.
Approval for an extension and additional funding of $173,180.23 for snow removal services at the Sports Centre, the Cégep (college), and the local daycare center, awarded to Paysagiste Envert & Fils.
Approval for the construction or maintenance of a refrigerated skating rink at Parc des Cèdres in the Aylmer district, represented by Councillor Steven Boivin.
Authorization for temporary street closures to accommodate the Ironman Canada Ottawa Triathlon event.
The city has decided to cancel the previous decision to rename Parc de la Guadeloupe to Parc Louise-Boudrias.
Approval of an agreement with the local merchants' association to install and maintain flower boxes along Boulevard Gréber.
Authorization for temporary traffic and parking adjustments on Rue Principale to facilitate two specific events in August and September 2025.
Disciplinary action involving a 10-day unpaid suspension for a municipal employee.
Disciplinary action involving a 5-shift unpaid suspension for a municipal employee.
Approval to close Rue Eddy to vehicle traffic for the 'Veillée Mystique' night festival in the Hull-Wright district, represented by Councillor Steve Moran.
Awarding of a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of liquid oxygen equipment at the Gatineau drinking water treatment plant in the Lac-Beauchamp district, represented by Councillor Denis Girouard.
Awarding of a contract for the reconstruction of Boulevard de Lucerne, affecting the Aylmer and Deschênes districts, represented by Councillors Steven Boivin and Caroline Murray.
Routine administrative approval of the list of contracts awarded by the city during the month of June 2025.
Formal approval of the termination of a municipal employee.
Approval for additional funds to maintain the video surveillance systems used in municipal real estate assets.
Approval for additional funds to cover repair and maintenance services for the refrigeration systems in city arenas.
Approval for additional funds to continue janitorial services at the Maison de la Culture and the Guy-Sanche Library.
Adjustment to a bulk purchasing contract for new, retreaded, and remolded tires, managed in partnership with the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) and the Government Procurement Centre (CAG).
The executive committee approved an adjustment to the annual distribution of a contract period, extending the timeline to March 2026. This ensures the contract remains aligned with operational requirements.
The city is exercising an option to extend the janitorial services contract for the Gatineau Sports Centre. This ensures continued cleanliness and maintenance for this major public facility.
The city has awarded a contract for the mandatory inspection and maintenance of fire safety systems in municipal buildings. This is a routine safety measure to ensure compliance with fire codes and protect city infrastructure.
The city awarded a contract to Vitres.Net for window cleaning services across various municipal buildings managed by the Public Works and Water/Waste departments.
The committee approved the dismissal of a municipal employee.
The committee approved the dismissal of a municipal employee.
The committee approved the administrative termination of a municipal employee.
The committee approved the administrative termination of a municipal employee.
The committee authorized the city to file a legal application with the Superior Court of Quebec. This is a procedural step in ongoing legal proceedings involving the city.
The committee authorized the acceptance of an out-of-court settlement to resolve a legal dispute, avoiding further litigation costs.
The city is authorizing legal action to address issues related to the relocation of public utilities required for the reconstruction of Montée Dalton. This ensures the city can proceed with necessary infrastructure improvements while resolving disputes with utility providers.