AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2025

This is a procedural step where council members formally approve the list of items to be discussed during the meeting. It ensures all participants are aligned on the topics to be addressed.

Council members review and formally approve the official record of the previous meeting. This ensures the accuracy of the decisions made on November 25.

This resolution allows for a large-scale residential project at 720 Saint-Joseph Boulevard. It is part of a special planning process (PPCMOI) to permit construction that deviates from standard zoning rules.

This item seeks approval for a pet funeral home and crematorium. The special planning process is required to authorize this specific use at this location.

This request seeks permission to install specific signage at a commercial property that does not meet current standard zoning bylaws.

This proposal allows for an expansion of commercial space at 24 Saint-Raymond Boulevard beyond what is normally permitted by zoning regulations.

This item introduces a new by-law to update the salaries and additional compensation for city councillors and the mayor, replacing the 2018 version.

The city is moving to remove regulations concerning donation bins, likely indicating a change in policy regarding where or if these bins are permitted on city property.

This by-law amendment increases the financial penalty for specific traffic or parking violations, aiming to improve compliance.

Council is renewing the term of a member serving on the commission responsible for overseeing the city's economic growth strategies.

This item sets the financial threshold at which community organizations receiving city funding must provide audited financial statements, ensuring accountability for public funds.

This project involves the renovation and restoration of the historic National Printing Bureau building. It requires approval under the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) to ensure the work respects the building's heritage status.

The city is formally adopting an inventory of historic buildings in Buckingham. This helps protect local heritage by identifying structures that should be preserved.

This project proposes a new mixed-use building in the Lac-Beauchamp district. The PIIA approval ensures the building's design fits the local architectural character.

This item updates the design guidelines for the Zibi development project, ensuring that future construction phases continue to meet city standards.

Council is renewing the appointment of a local farmer to the committee that advises the city on agricultural land use and policy.

This item approves the budget for the city's residential renovation program, which provides financial assistance to homeowners for home repairs and improvements.

The city is renewing its funding agreement with Enviro Éduc-Action, an organization that promotes environmental education and awareness in the community.

The city is selling a piece of land that was formerly a public alleyway. This is a routine property disposal process.

This item updates the city's internal policy on how it buys and sells real estate, ensuring the rules remain current and effective.

The city is entering into a multi-year agreement with the CDSO to support social development and community networking across the Outaouais region.

The city is presenting progress reports on its social inclusion plans, ensuring that services for vulnerable populations remain a priority.

This item extends the existing agreement with the Templeton Recreation Association, allowing them to continue managing the local recreation centre on behalf of the city.

This agreement formalizes the partnership between the city and a local dog owners' group to manage and maintain the dog park in Buckingham.

The city is pursuing a private bill at the provincial level to establish or modify the mandate of the Gatineau Public Participation Office, which oversees how residents are consulted on city projects.

This agreement ensures that Gatineau and Sherbrooke can support each other's municipal operations in the event of a technical or emergency failure at their respective backup data centers.

The city is adjusting the internal structure of the Downtown Coordination Office to better manage urban development and revitalization efforts in the city core.

The transit authority (STO) is borrowing $4.2 million to begin upgrading its fare payment system, which will eventually modernize how riders pay for bus travel.

The STO is borrowing $4.5 million to replace batteries in its hybrid bus fleet, ensuring the vehicles remain operational and environmentally efficient.

This item approves the annual operating budget and the long-term infrastructure investment plan for the city's public transit system.

This is the official record of the commission focused on social cohesion and inclusion, provided to council for information.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Arts, Culture, Literature and Heritage Commission. It provides transparency regarding the committee's recent discussions and recommendations on local cultural initiatives.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Economic Development Commission. It allows the public to review the committee's recent deliberations regarding local business and economic growth strategies.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Seniors' Commission. It provides insight into the committee's recent work on policies and programs affecting Gatineau's older residents.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Public Safety Commission. It documents recent discussions regarding community safety and emergency services oversight.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Demolition Committee. It outlines recent decisions regarding requests to demolish buildings within the city.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Local Heritage Council. It documents discussions regarding the preservation of historical sites and heritage properties in Gatineau.

This item is the formal filing of the minutes from the Urban Planning Advisory Committee. It provides transparency on recommendations made regarding land use and city development.

This is a routine disclosure of all municipal contracts awarded during September 2025. It ensures public accountability for how city funds are spent on goods and services.

This is a routine disclosure of all municipal contracts awarded during October 2025. It ensures public accountability for how city funds are spent on goods and services.

This item is the mandatory disclosure of gifts received by city councillors. It is a transparency measure required by provincial law and the city's code of ethics to prevent conflicts of interest.

This item formally files the minutes from several recent Executive Committee meetings. These documents provide a record of the administrative decisions made by the city's leadership team.

This item corrects a minor clerical error in the city's Workplace Harassment Policy. It ensures that the official policy document accurately reflects the council's previous decision.

This report evaluates how the city followed its contract management rules throughout 2024. It is an annual accountability measure to ensure fair and transparent procurement processes.

This item involves the filing of annual financial interest declarations by city councillors. This is a standard ethics requirement to ensure transparency and identify potential conflicts of interest.

This is a routine disclosure of all municipal contracts awarded during November 2025. It ensures public accountability for how city funds are spent on goods and services.

This is the formal closing of the council meeting.