2026.02.17 – Regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held at the Aydelu Centre located at 94, rue du Patrimoine, Gatineau, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:09 p.m., at which are

The council expresses its condolences following the passing of Denis Le Guerrier, a school crossing guard for the Gatineau Police Service. This is a formal gesture of respect for a public servant.

The council formally approves the list of items to be discussed during the meeting.

The council confirms the accuracy of the official records from the previous meeting held on January 20, 2026.

The council approved a minor zoning variance to allow the construction of a multi-family building at 64 Brook Street in the Aylmer district. This allows the project to proceed despite minor deviations from standard zoning rules.

The council approved a minor zoning variance for a single-family home at 3 D'Amour Road in the Mitigomijokan district. This allows the construction to move forward by adjusting specific zoning requirements.

The council approved a variance to regularize the existing placement of a multi-family building at 20 Sacré-Cœur Boulevard in the Hull-Wright district, ensuring it complies with municipal records.

The council approved a minor zoning variance for a multi-family building at 60 Thomas Street in the Aylmer district, allowing the project to proceed.

The council approved a minor variance for a detached accessory building (such as a garage or shed) at 688 Saint-Thomas Road in the Bellevue district.

The council approved a minor variance to allow the construction of a three-story commercial building at 810 Aylmer Road in the Mitigomijokan district.

The council gave final approval to a specific development project (PPCMOI) at 24 Saint-Raymond Boulevard in the Parc-de-la-Montagne–Saint-Raymond district, allowing for larger commercial floor space than normally permitted.

The council approved a specific development project (PPCMOI) to allow commercial and industrial activities at 95-105 De la Technologie Boulevard in the Orée-du-Parc district.

The city is updating its zoning by-laws to ensure they align with current provincial regulations regarding development near water bodies (wetlands, rivers, etc.).

The city is adjusting the 'welcome tax' (land transfer tax) brackets for high-value property transactions exceeding $750,000 to reflect updated tax policies.

This by-law updates the fees charged by the city for various services and activities, ensuring that the costs for these public offerings remain current.

The city is increasing its borrowing by over $38 million to cover rising costs for upgrading drinking water, sewage, and local road infrastructure under provincial funding programs.

The city is borrowing $19.4 million to build a new waste-sorting and recycling facility (eco-centre) to serve the western part of Gatineau.

The city is borrowing over $15 million to purchase essential fleet vehicles and equipment for the fire department and public works, as part of the city's long-term investment plan.

This is a major investment of over $76 million to repair and upgrade city roads, water pipes, sewers, and drainage systems across Gatineau as part of the city's maintenance plan.

The city is borrowing an additional $538,000 to complete the purchase of a new tanker truck for the fire department, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for fire safety.

The city is borrowing nearly $15 million to perform necessary repairs and renovations on various municipal buildings to keep them in good working order.

The city is investing over $70 million in major road improvements for Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard, two significant traffic arteries in Gatineau.

The city is updating the rules for the Urban Planning Advisory Committee to allow for more flexibility in how they hold their meetings.

The city is updating the rules for the Local Heritage Council to allow for more flexibility in how they hold their meetings.

The city is adopting a new code of ethics to ensure that all city councillors maintain high standards of integrity and professional conduct.

The city is adopting a new code of ethics for political staff working in the mayor's or councillors' offices to ensure professional and ethical behavior.

The city is updating its regulations regarding water meters to improve water usage monitoring and maintenance, replacing an older by-law from 2007.

The city is refining the rules and participation requirements for the downtown revitalization program to better support local businesses in the city center.

The council is updating the membership of the Youth Commission, which advises the city on issues affecting young residents.

The council is formalizing the rules and operational procedures for the various commissions that help govern city affairs.

The council approved the architectural and urban integration plan (PIIA) for the three-story commercial building at 810 Aylmer Road, ensuring the design fits the local neighborhood character.

This item approves the architectural plans for the new Gatineau Police headquarters located on Saint-Joseph Boulevard. This is a major infrastructure project to modernize police facilities for the city.

Council approved the architectural integration plans for a new residential development on Buckingham Avenue. This project aims to increase housing density in the Buckingham district.

Approval for the architectural design of a new eight-unit apartment building on Brook Street in Aylmer. This supports local housing development goals.

Approval for the architectural design of a new multi-family residential building on Thomas Street in Aylmer.

The City is providing formal input to the Draveurs School Service Centre regarding their long-term plan to add school capacity. This ensures city planning aligns with future school needs.

The City is joining a regional partnership to support the growth and sustainability of the local bio-food industry in the Outaouais region.

Gatineau is renewing its commitment to a provincial program that provides funding and support for the preservation of local heritage buildings.

The City is applying for a grant from Tricentris to fund waste management and recycling initiatives outlined in the 2023-2029 regional waste management plan.

The City is selling a small piece of municipal land to a private owner to resolve a property encroachment issue in the Touraine district.

A technical correction is being made to a long-term land lease agreement for a property on Montcalm Street in the Hull-Wright district.

The City is authorizing the use of insurance reserve funds to cover the costs of rehabilitating the 'Maison du Tourisme' (Tourism House) in the Hull-Wright district.

The City is securing provincial funding to develop a master plan for Blanchette Creek, aimed at improving flood resilience in the Rivière-Blanche district.

Approval of a financial agreement with the Lifesaving Society to support water safety and training programs for the 2024-2025 period.

Approval of a financial agreement with the Lifesaving Society to support water safety and training programs for the 2025-2026 period.

The City is renewing the mandate of a council-appointed member to the pension committee for municipal white-collar employees.

The City is appointing a new member to represent the council on the pension committee for Gatineau police officers.

The City is appointing a new member to represent the council on the pension committee for Gatineau firefighters.

Council approved internal changes to the organizational structure of the Gatineau Police Department to improve operational efficiency.

The City is reallocating unused funds from previous renovation programs to help finance the new 2026-2028 Heritage Agreement Program.

This bylaw formalizes the transfer of a specific parcel of land from Gatineau to the municipality of Chelsea in the Lucerne district.

The City is partnering with the Vieux-Aylmer Corporation to coordinate and host two local festivals in 2026, supporting community culture and tourism.

The City is establishing a special committee to address urgent housing issues and appointing its members to help accelerate housing solutions.

Gatineau is officially supporting the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) in their request to review recent changes to immigration programs that affect the local labor market.

The City is approving a corporate donation of $47,275.43 to support the 2025 Centraide Outaouais fundraising campaign, which funds local social services.

The City is entering into a partnership with the regional cooperative development organization (CDROL) to support local cooperative business initiatives.

Council approved internal changes to the organizational structure of the Communications Department to better manage city information and public relations.

The City is initiating the formal process to select and hire an Ombudsman, an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens against the municipal administration.

The City is finalizing the distribution of assets following the closure or restructuring of the economic development corporation ID Gatineau.

The City has appointed a new Assistant Director General to oversee sustainable development initiatives across all municipal departments.

Following the 2026 budget, the City will update its study on how long-term financial measures impact residents' personal finances.

Councillor Timmy D. Jutras proposed a motion to increase transparency regarding the city's legal liabilities and potential financial costs. This initiative aims to ensure residents are better informed about the city's exposure to legal risks and the associated budgetary implications.

The City of Gatineau officially recognizes March 12, 2026, as World Kidney Day. This proclamation serves to raise public awareness about kidney health and the importance of early detection and prevention of kidney disease.

This is the formal procedure to conclude the municipal council meeting.