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AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF JULY 8, 2025

AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF JULY 8, 2025 July 8, 2025

📄 Agenda — 17 items · Regular Meetings

⭐ Notable items (7)

34.2 Amendment to By-law 936-2023: $3,314,000 Increase for Fire Risk Coverage Plan

The city is seeking to increase borrowing by over $3.3 million to fund fire safety improvements. This includes purchasing new vehicles, equipment, and land as part of the 2023-2027 fire risk management strategy.

public-safety $3,314,000
34.3 Repeal of By-law 983-2025: $10,000,000 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Loan

This item cancels a previously authorized $10 million loan intended for water and sewer repairs. This is a procedural step to adjust the city's capital investment plan.

infrastructure $10,000,000
34.9 Amendment to the 2025-2027 Infrastructure Maintenance Investment Plan

The city is updating its multi-year plan for infrastructure maintenance. This ensures that funds are allocated correctly for the upkeep of roads, pipes, and other essential city assets.

34.13 Organizational Restructuring: Police Service

The Gatineau Police Service is undergoing an organizational restructuring to improve internal operations and service delivery to the public.

34.15 Financial Adjustment for Boulevard de Lucerne Roadwork (Aylmer and Deschênes Districts)

This item adjusts the funding for roadwork on Boulevard de Lucerne between Chemin Vanier and Avenue Frank-Robinson. This project affects residents in the Aylmer and Deschênes districts.

infrastructure AylmerDeschênes
34.16 2025-2026 Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Agreements

The city is signing agreements to provide emergency temporary housing and rental search assistance. This partnership with the Outaouais Housing Office aims to support vulnerable residents in finding stable housing.

34.17 Financial Adjustment for the 2023-2027 Fire Risk Coverage Plan

This item modifies the financial structure of the city's fire risk management plan. It ensures that the necessary funds are available to meet the safety standards set for 2023-2027.

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34.1 2025 Park and Parking Lot Tax - Exclusion of Non-Buildable Land

This item proposes excluding non-buildable land from the 2025 park and parking lot tax. This change aims to ensure property owners are not taxed for land that cannot be developed.

34.2 Amendment to By-law 936-2023: $3,314,000 Increase for Fire Risk Coverage Plan

The city is seeking to increase borrowing by over $3.3 million to fund fire safety improvements. This includes purchasing new vehicles, equipment, and land as part of the 2023-2027 fire risk management strategy.

public-safety $3,314,000
34.3 Repeal of By-law 983-2025: $10,000,000 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Loan

This item cancels a previously authorized $10 million loan intended for water and sewer repairs. This is a procedural step to adjust the city's capital investment plan.

infrastructure $10,000,000
34.4 Repeal of Policy PO 035 Regarding Councillor Discretionary Budgets

The city is repealing a policy that governed how councillors use their discretionary budgets for community organizations and neighborhood improvements. This reflects a change in administrative oversight for these funds.

34.5 Proclamation: Commemoration of Ukraine's National Day and Tribute to Fallen Volunteers

The city will issue a formal proclamation to mark Ukraine's National Day and honor Canadian and Quebec volunteers who lost their lives in Ukraine. This is a symbolic gesture of solidarity.

34.6 Renewal of Council Appointee to the Management Employees' Pension Committee

Council is renewing the appointment of a representative to the pension committee for the city's management staff. This ensures continued oversight of employee retirement benefits.

34.7 Resource Sharing Agreement between the City of Gatineau and the STO

This agreement formalizes the sharing of resources between the City and the local transit authority (STO). It aims to improve operational efficiency between the two organizations.

34.8 Budget Transfer Following the Treasurer's Quarterly Report

This item authorizes a budget transfer based on the findings of the treasurer's latest quarterly financial report. It is a standard accounting adjustment to keep city spending aligned with projections.

34.9 Amendment to the 2025-2027 Infrastructure Maintenance Investment Plan

The city is updating its multi-year plan for infrastructure maintenance. This ensures that funds are allocated correctly for the upkeep of roads, pipes, and other essential city assets.

34.10 Organizational Restructuring: Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department

The city is reorganizing the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development department. This change is intended to improve how the city manages land use and environmental planning.

34.11 Organizational Restructuring: Asset and Investment Planning Department

The city is reorganizing the Asset and Investment Planning department to better align with long-term financial and infrastructure goals.

34.12 Organizational Restructuring: Arts, Culture, and Literature Department

The city is adjusting the organizational structure of the Arts, Culture, and Literature department to better support local cultural initiatives.

34.13 Organizational Restructuring: Police Service

The Gatineau Police Service is undergoing an organizational restructuring to improve internal operations and service delivery to the public.

34.14 $26,300 Allocation for Riviera Community Centre Improvements

The city is authorizing the use of $26,300 from past budget surpluses to fund upgrades at the Riviera Community Centre. This will improve facilities for local residents.

infrastructure $26,300
34.15 Financial Adjustment for Boulevard de Lucerne Roadwork (Aylmer and Deschênes Districts)

This item adjusts the funding for roadwork on Boulevard de Lucerne between Chemin Vanier and Avenue Frank-Robinson. This project affects residents in the Aylmer and Deschênes districts.

infrastructure AylmerDeschênes
34.16 2025-2026 Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Agreements

The city is signing agreements to provide emergency temporary housing and rental search assistance. This partnership with the Outaouais Housing Office aims to support vulnerable residents in finding stable housing.

34.17 Financial Adjustment for the 2023-2027 Fire Risk Coverage Plan

This item modifies the financial structure of the city's fire risk management plan. It ensures that the necessary funds are available to meet the safety standards set for 2023-2027.