AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 2025

This is a procedural step to formally approve the list of items to be discussed during the council meeting. It ensures all councillors agree on the topics to be addressed.

Council members review and approve the official record of the previous meeting to ensure accuracy. This is a standard administrative requirement.

The owner of a home on Drakkar Street is requesting a minor exception to zoning rules to allow for an expansion. This allows the city to approve small deviations from standard building regulations.

The city is cancelling a previous approval for a 178-unit residential project at 50 Impasse du Griffon. This effectively stops the project from proceeding under the original conditions.

A developer is seeking a minor zoning variance to build an eight-unit apartment building on Côté Street. This is a standard process for projects that slightly exceed specific zoning limits.

The owner of a home on Gilbert-Garneau Street is requesting a minor zoning exception to expand their property. This allows for minor adjustments to building footprints.

The city is updating the conditions for a large 307-unit residential development on Saint-Joseph Boulevard. This ensures the project remains compliant with current city requirements.

This item proposes a special zoning project (PPCMOI) to allow a pet funeral home and crematorium on Adrien-Robert Street. This is a specific land-use change requiring council approval.

This is a special zoning project (PPCMOI) to facilitate the construction of a 307-unit residential building on Saint-Joseph Boulevard. It allows the city to tailor zoning rules for this specific large-scale development.

The city is proposing to increase the fines for certain traffic or parking violations. This notice is the first step in the legal process to update the city's penalty structure.

This by-law aligns city zoning rules with the specific urban development plan for the Old Aylmer area. It affects how buildings can be designed and where parking is located in that historic sector.

The city is removing the requirement for businesses and community organizations to provide a minimum number of parking spots. This is a significant policy shift aimed at encouraging denser development and reducing reliance on cars.

This by-law adds a specific exemption to the city's tax on parking lots and park land for 2025. It clarifies which properties are not subject to this tax.

This new by-law updates the rules for water meter installation and maintenance across the city. It replaces an older regulation to modernize how water usage is monitored.

Gatineau is partnering with the provincial government to create a plan to better protect the city from future flooding. This is a proactive measure to improve regional resilience.

This amendment extends a financial agreement with the province and neighboring regional municipalities to continue updating flood zone maps. Accurate mapping is essential for safety and insurance purposes.

This item approves the architectural design for a new two-story duplex on Servantes Street. The PIIA process ensures that new buildings fit the aesthetic character of the neighborhood.

This approval allows for the repair or replacement of exterior terracotta cladding on a building on Lamennais Street. It ensures the work complies with local architectural standards.

The city is securing provincial funding to help pay for water infrastructure projects. This program is vital for maintaining and upgrading the city's water systems over the next decade.

This agreement outlines how the city will provide municipal services (like water and sewage) to a new residential development on Maloney Boulevard East. It ensures the developer and the city are aligned on infrastructure needs.

This agreement covers the provision of municipal services for a development project at 25 Frontenac Street. It is a standard step for connecting new or renovated buildings to city utilities.

The city is entering into a partnership and lease agreement with Volleyball Canada. This likely involves the use of city facilities for training or events, benefiting the local sports community.

The city is planning to install a piece of commemorative public art in Larocque Park. This project aims to celebrate local history or culture in the Hull sector.

The city is applying for provincial funding to expand and improve the collections at Gatineau's public libraries. This helps ensure residents have access to a wider range of books and resources.

The city is updating its internal policy regarding workplace harassment. These changes are intended to strengthen protections for city employees and ensure a safe work environment.

The city is reorganizing the Public Works Department. This internal change is meant to improve the efficiency and management of city maintenance services.

The city is adjusting the organizational structure of the Recreation and Sports department to better serve community needs and manage programming.

The city is modifying the structure of the Human Resources department to streamline internal operations and personnel management.

The city is making a structural change to the Office of the Auditor General. This office is responsible for independent oversight of city finances and operations.

The city is adjusting the structure of the Communications department to improve how the city shares information with residents.

This item proposes internal administrative changes to the Arts, Culture and Letters Department. These adjustments are intended to improve operational efficiency within the department.

This item proposes internal administrative changes to the Information Technology Department. These adjustments are intended to improve the city's digital service delivery.

The city is approving a major loan for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project for the western part of Gatineau. This is a significant financial commitment toward the city's long-term transit infrastructure goals.

The city is authorizing a payment of nearly $500,000 to the regional housing authority (Office d'habitation de l'Outaouais) using contingency funds. This payment supports local social housing initiatives.

The city is shifting funds from planned water and sewer projects to pay for emergency repairs to a culvert in the Masson-Angers district. This ensures the safety and stability of the local road infrastructure.

The Public Works department is reallocating unused funds from previous machinery budgets to purchase a new forklift. This equipment is necessary for daily warehouse and maintenance operations.

This item updates the official schedule of city council and committee meetings for the remainder of 2025 to ensure proper administrative planning.

Council is appointing new members to the committee that provides recommendations on zoning and land-use planning applications.

Council is appointing members to the committee that advises on agricultural land use and rural development issues.

Council is appointing members to the body responsible for advising on the preservation of Gatineau's historical and cultural heritage sites.

Council is appointing members to the committee that reviews and decides on applications to demolish buildings within the city.

This is a routine administrative item to fill vacancies on various city advisory boards and commissions.

Council is appointing city representatives to serve on external boards and regional organizations.

Council is appointing members to the board of directors of the STO, the public transit agency for the Gatineau region.

Council is appointing a councillor to serve as acting mayor when the mayor is unavailable.

Council is appointing the members who will preside over city council meetings.

Council is authorizing specific city officials to sign contracts on behalf of the municipality to ensure legal compliance.

Council is authorizing specific city officials to sign legal documents related to the release of liens or other financial encumbrances.

The city is renewing a financial agreement to support the Accès PME network, which provides resources and assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in the region.

The city is reviewing requests submitted by the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport Corporation regarding their operational or development needs.

This is a formal filing of minutes from several city advisory commissions, covering topics like youth, health, economic development, housing, environment, and recreation.

This is a formal filing of the minutes from the committee that reviews building demolition requests.

This is a formal filing of the minutes from the committee that advises on heritage preservation.

This is a formal filing of the minutes from the committee that advises on urban planning and zoning.

This is a formal filing of the minutes from the committee that advises on agricultural matters.

The city is publicly disclosing the list of contracts awarded during the month of August 2025 for transparency purposes.

The city clerk is certifying the results of a public registration process regarding a by-law that increases borrowing for an affordable housing project. This ensures the public had the opportunity to voice their opinion on the additional debt.

The city treasurer is filing a mandatory financial report to ensure transparency regarding the city's fiscal health and compliance with provincial law.

The city clerk is correcting a minor clerical error in a previously passed council resolution to ensure the official record is accurate.

Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette is formally announcing the appointments to the city's executive committee, which oversees the city's day-to-day administration.

The City of Gatineau is formally recognizing the annual campaign to raise awareness about violence against women. This proclamation aligns the city with provincial and national efforts to promote safety and gender equality.

The City of Gatineau is issuing a formal statement of support and solidarity for the people of Haiti and its capital city. This gesture acknowledges the city's commitment to international humanitarian concerns and its local Haitian community.

This is the formal procedure to conclude the municipal council meeting. It confirms the end of official business for the session.