2026.10.21 – 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, October 21, 2026, at 9:32 a.m.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• awards a contract to the contractor Entreprises G.N.P. inc., 280, rue François-Bourgeois, Victoriaville, Quebec, G6T 2G8, for the reconstruction of Chemin McConnell, between Chemin Vanier and rue Samuel-Edey, over an approximate length of 1800 m, as well as the development of reserved left-turn lanes at the south and west approaches of the intersection of Chemin Vanier and Chemin McConnell. The contract is awarded based on the unit and lump-sum prices entered in the tender form for a total approximate amount of $5,319,159.71 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on October 5, 2026, as being the lowest bid received and compliant;
• authorizes a derogation from Règlement numéro 44-2003 concerning noise on the territory of the City of Gatineau in order to allow the firm Entreprises G.N.P. inc. to carry out, outside of normally permitted hours, certain work on Chemin McConnell and at the intersection of Chemin Vanier, specifically from Monday to Saturday between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. as well as at all times on Sunday, over an approximate period of 30 weeks, from mid-October 2026 to the beginning of December 2026, as well as from the end of April to the end of October 2027.
A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 16, 2026.
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CONSIDERING THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched the Climate Resilient Municipalities of Vietnam (CRMV) project, a five-year collaboration funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC);
CONSIDERING THAT this initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience in Vietnamese municipalities with a focus on the empowerment of women and marginalized populations;
CONSIDERING THAT the CRMV project specifically supports four regions of Vietnam to help them improve their infrastructure and solid waste management plans and practices and make them more resilient to climate change, more gender-sensitive, and more inclusive;
CONSIDERING THAT the CRMV project leverages the expertise of the Canadian municipal sector to support partner municipalities in Vietnam through the provision of technical assistance, specialized advice, training activities, and the sharing of best practices;
CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has been invited to participate due to its recognized leadership in several areas, notably waste management and climate change adaptation;
CONSIDERING THAT by resolution number CE-2026-125, the Executive Committee approved the participation of staff from the Water and Solid Waste Services and the Ecological Transition department as leaders in the areas targeted for the CRMV project;
CONSIDERING THAT the FCM wishes to formalize the collaboration with the City of Gatineau through a memorandum of understanding:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• approves the memorandum of understanding between the City of Gatineau and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) aimed at establishing a collaborative partnership within the framework of the Climate Resilient Municipalities of Vietnam project; The Mayor or, in her absence, the Acting Mayor, and the City Clerk or, in her absence, the Deputy City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk are authorized to sign the partnership agreement attached hereto.
• authorizes the Director of the Water and Solid Waste Service or their replacement, or any other director whose team's expertise is required within the framework of the project, to sign documents and forms related to activities carried out or to come.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee awards contracts for the snow removal of various parking lots and locations to the firms appearing in the attached revised table of prices received, according to the unit prices including taxes, mentioned opposite each of them, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and the bids submitted on August 26, 2026, as being the lowest bids received and compliant for each section. After the first year of the contract, the unit prices will be revised annually, all based on the Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index and the price of diesel fuel. The contract could be renewed for an additional period of two seasons, which would bring the total amount to $7,150,584.35 including taxes. After each of the contract seasons, a compensation clause is provided for seasonal snow accumulations on the ground exceeding 250 cm. In such a case, the City will compensate the contractor pro rata for each additional centimeter. The treasurer is authorized to make transfers if necessary to give effect to the awarding of the contract and to provide for the necessary sums in the budget for the years 2027 to 2031 to give effect to this resolution.
A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 16, 2026.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:
• awards a contract to the firm Artelia Canada inc., located at 15, rue Jos-Montferrand, offices 108 and 109, Gatineau, Quebec, J8X 0C2, for professional engineering consulting services for the extension of Rue Sainte-Monique and the construction of a retention basin in the Zone blanche for a total approximate amount of $1,103,737.01 including taxes, in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on September 24, 2026, as being the bid having obtained the best score after evaluation by a selection committee, in accordance with the authorized evaluation grid;
• authorizes the firm Artelia Canada inc. to submit any application for authorization, as well as all documents required relating to this work to the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), and to present any commitment in connection with the authorization applications required for the Rue Sainte-Monique extension project and the construction of a retention basin in the Zone blanche;
• authorizes the firm Artelia Canada inc. to submit any application for authorization, as well as all documents required relating to this work to the competent authorities in the matter, if the situation is made necessary, and to present any commitment in connection with the authorization applications required for the Rue Sainte-Monique extension project and the construction of a retention basin in the Zone blanche;
• confirms the City's commitment to submit to the MELCCFP and the concerned authorities, no later than 60 days after the end of the work or according to the prescribed deadlines, a certificate signed by an engineer or an authorized professional, as the case may be, regarding the compliance of the work with the authorizations granted.
A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 19, 2026.
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CONSIDERING THAT a copy of the minutes of the ordinary meetings of the Executive Committee of the City of Gatineau held on October 7 and 14, 2026, has been provided to the members of the Executive Committee:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee adopts the minutes as submitted.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee awards a contract to the firm 7500114 Canada inc., 100, chemin des Fustiers, Montebello, Quebec, J0V 1L0, for the snow blowing of the protected bike lane - Boulevard Montclair, for a period of one year, for a total approximate amount of $274,196.25 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on August 18, 2026, as being the lowest compliant bid received. The contract could be renewed for an additional one-year period, which would bring the total amount to $548,392.50 including taxes. For the optional year of the contract, unit prices will be revised annually, all based on the Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index and the price of diesel fuel. The treasurer is authorized to make transfers if necessary to give effect to the awarding of the contract and to provide for the necessary sums in the budget for the years 2027 to 2028 to give effect to this resolution. The funds will be taken from the following budget item:
| Budget Information | Description | Amount (taxes included) |
|---|---|---|
| Account 62410 | Sub-project MOB – Temporary bike links | $274,196.25 |
A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 19, 2026.
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CONSIDERING THAT the following firm was awarded a contract:
| Supplier | Description | Period Covered | Amount at Award (taxes included) | Optional Renewal Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Glissières Desbiens inc. | 2024 SP 002 - Removal, replacement and installation of guardrails | December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027 | $60,760.26 | No |
CONSIDERING THAT the prices submitted by the firm Les Glissières Desbiens inc. are currently valid and that only one optional period was provided for in the contract;
CONSIDERING THAT the Public Works Department wishes to avail itself of the only optional period provided for in the contract:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorizes the Public Works Department to avail itself of the only optional period provided for in the contract, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and the bid submitted on March 27, 2024. Endorses the additional expenses of $49,399.33 bringing the cumulative total of the contract to the amount of $268,028.15 taxes included. After the third year of the contract, the prices will be revised annually, all based on the Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index. The treasurer is authorized to provide for the necessary sums in the 2027 budget to give effect to this resolution. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget item:
| Budget Item | Description | Amount taxes included |
|---|---|---|
| 10353.01 | STP VOI - Signage | $60,760.26 |
A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 16, 2026.
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PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approves the list and accepts the filing of the list of disbursements for the period from September 18 to 24, 2026, in the amount of $8,503,156. A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 16, 2026.
Councillor Adrian Corbo declares his potential conflict of interest regarding the project below and declares that he will not participate in the deliberations, will refrain from voting, or attempting to influence the vote on this item.
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CONSIDERING THAT under section 477.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (Cities and Towns Act), lists related to contracts concluded must be filed with the Executive Committee on a monthly basis:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee accepts the following lists of awarded contracts:
• of all contracts involving an expenditure of more than $25,000 for the month of September 2026;
• of all contracts of more than $5,000 that it has concluded with the same contractor when the total of these contracts involves an expenditure that exceeds $25,000 for the period from January to September 2026.
A treasurer's certificate was issued on October 16, 2026.
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CONSIDERING THAT Règlement numéro 816-2017 concerning the delegation of power from the Executive Committee to certain officials, including the power to authorize expenditures and to enter into contracts on behalf of the City of Gatineau, was adopted on September 27, 2017;
CONSIDERING THAT it is appropriate to modify the first paragraph of the preamble of the bylaw to comply with legislative provisions repealing Chapter II of the Charte de la Ville de Gatineau (Charter of the City of Gatineau) including articles 11 to 25, following the entry into force of the Loi modifiant diverses dispositions afin notamment de donner suite à certaines demandes du milieu municipal (2025, chapter 33, Bill 104);
CONSIDERING THAT it is appropriate to modify the powers of the Director of Human Resources.
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee adopts Règlement numéro 816-6-2026 amending Règlement numéro 816-2017 concerning the delegation of power from the Executive Committee to certain officials, including the power to authorize expenditures and to enter into contracts on behalf of the City of Gatineau, for the purpose of removing the reference to the Charte de la Ville de Gatineau and modifying the powers delegated to the Director of the Human Resources Service.
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CONSIDERING the 2025-2029 collective agreement binding the City and the Syndicat des cols bleus de Gatineau - CSN signed on March 31, 2026;
CONSIDERING the creation of two distinct job titles which modifies Appendix A of the collective agreement;
CONSIDERING THAT the parties agree regarding the modifications to be made;
CONSIDERING article 66.1 u) of Règlement numéro 14-2001 concerning the internal management of the council, commissions, and the plenary committee, as well as the sharing of functions between the council and the executive committee which provides that the executive committee has exclusive jurisdiction in the field of letters of agreement to be entered into with any union:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorizes the signing of the agreement ENT-BLE-26-03 entered into between the City of Gatineau and the Syndicat des cols bleus de Gatineau - CSN modifying Appendix A of the collective agreement currently in force. The Director General, the Director of the concerned service, as well as the Director of the Human Resources Service are authorized to sign the agreement ENT-BLE-26-03.
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CONSIDERING the signing of the collective agreement for employees in the aquatic sector on October 5, 2022;
CONSIDERING the provisions of article 11.05 f) of the agreement to the effect that an employee loses their length of service and their employment when they do not provide any work performance during a period of 12 months or when they declare themselves unavailable for more than three consecutive sessions, excluding inter-sessions;
CONSIDERING THAT in application of this article, it is appropriate to administratively terminate the employment relationship of the employees listed in the appendix:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorizes the administrative termination of employment of the employees listed in the appendix, which forms an integral part of the resolution.
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CONSIDERING the conclusions of the investigation conducted by the external firm and the representatives of the City of Gatineau;
CONSIDERING all the facts analyzed, as well as the current state of jurisprudence in the matter;
CONSIDERING THAT the representatives of the Human Resources Service and the concerned service authorize the conclusions following the investigation:
PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorizes the imposition of a seven-day unpaid suspension on employee number 105314.