2025.07.08 – Special 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 Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 1:25 p.m., at which

This is a routine administrative housekeeping item that cleans up the city's by-law records by repealing several outdated regulations.

This by-law formalizes a new municipal program designed to provide financial support or incentives for residential renovations, helping homeowners maintain or improve their properties.

The city is partnering with the Union of Agricultural Producers to restore vegetation along riverbanks on farmland. This initiative aims to improve water quality and protect local ecosystems by reducing erosion and runoff.

This amendment updates traffic rules across the city, specifically targeting restrictions on right turns at red lights, prohibited intersection maneuvers, and one-way street designations to improve road safety and traffic flow.

The city is renewing its lease with the provincial government for the use of the mooring basin at the Aylmer Marina, ensuring continued public access and operation of the facility.

This item amends a previous agreement to ensure that municipal services (such as water, sewage, and road access) are properly provided for the fourth phase of the Terrasse de l'Émerald residential development.

The city is formalizing an agreement to provide municipal services to a new daycare facility located on boulevard de Lucerne, ensuring the site meets city infrastructure standards.

The city is establishing an agreement to provide necessary municipal infrastructure services for a new multi-family residential building on boulevard de la Technologie.

This by-law regulates the placement of temporary structures (such as car shelters) on public property, setting rules for when and how they can be installed.

The city is partnering with a local community group to manage the dog exercise area at Parc Lamarche, delegating day-to-day oversight to the association.

The city is formalizing an agreement to allow the local soccer association to use municipal facilities for their operations and programming.

The city is formalizing an agreement to provide municipal space to the youth organization 'Le Relais des jeunes gatinois' to support their community activities.

The city is approving the 17th edition of its Writer-in-Residence program, which supports local literature and provides a platform for authors to engage with the community.

This by-law change allows for the expungement of minor disciplinary infractions from a police officer's personnel file after a period of five years, standardizing internal human resources policies.

Gatineau and Ottawa are renewing their cross-border emergency cooperation agreement. This ensures that both cities can provide mutual aid and specialized resources to one another during large-scale disasters or emergencies.

The city is authorizing a loan of over $5.1 million to fund its contribution to the Quebec Affordable Housing Program, which aims to increase the supply of affordable housing units in Gatineau.

The city is authorizing a loan of $414,039 to fund renovations for existing low-income housing units, ensuring these properties remain safe and habitable.

The city is increasing its budget by nearly $2 million to cover the rising costs of purchasing two new ladder trucks, which are essential for the fire department's risk coverage plan.

The city is signing a provincial funding agreement to support regional development and has set its strategic priorities for the 2025-2026 period to guide how these funds are used.

The city is selling a parcel of municipal land on rue Jean-Louis-Malette to a private corporation for development purposes.

This is a routine administrative adjustment to the city's budget based on the findings of the most recent quarterly financial report.

The city is updating its multi-year infrastructure maintenance plan to reflect changes in project priorities or funding for the 2025-2027 period.

The city is restructuring the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development department to improve operational efficiency and better align with city goals.

The city is restructuring the Asset and Investment Planning department to improve operational efficiency and better align with city goals.

The city is restructuring the Arts, Culture, and Letters department to improve operational efficiency and better align with city goals.

The city is restructuring the Police Department to improve operational efficiency and better align with city goals.

The city is allocating $26,300 from historical surplus funds to perform necessary upgrades and improvements at the Riviera Community Centre.

The city is adjusting the budget and financing plan for ongoing roadwork on boulevard de Lucerne to ensure the project remains fully funded and on schedule.

The city is formalizing agreements to provide emergency temporary housing and support for residents searching for permanent homes. This initiative, in partnership with the regional housing authority (Office d'habitation de l'Outaouais), aims to address housing instability for vulnerable citizens during the 2025-2026 period. It ensures that resources are available to help individuals secure stable living arrangements.

This item adjusts the budget and financial planning for the city's fire safety strategy. It ensures that the fire department has the necessary funding to meet established safety standards and risk management goals through 2027.

The city is reorganizing the internal structure of the Infrastructure and Projects Department. This change is intended to improve operational efficiency and the management of municipal construction and engineering projects.

The city is adjusting the internal organization of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department. This update aims to better align staff roles with the city's long-term planning and environmental sustainability goals.

Council has authorized the signing of a letter of agreement that modifies an existing collective agreement with city employees. These types of agreements typically address specific working conditions or administrative adjustments within the labor contract.

The city is modifying the organizational structure of the department responsible for water services and waste management. This change is designed to streamline operations and improve the delivery of essential utility services to residents.