2026.08.25 – Regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the Jean-Despréz hall of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at

Minor Exemption - 125, rue Caron

CONSIDERING THAT a request to transform and expand a single-family dwelling into a detached three-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 125, rue Caron;

CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting, by the council, of a minor exemption to Règlement de zonage numéro 535-2020, regarding the number of parking spaces;

CONSIDERING THAT the limited dimensions of the land and the footprint of the expanded building do not allow for the layout of a parking space that respects all the requirements of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT it is possible to modify the project to make it compliant with the regulations by reducing the number of units from four to two;

CONSIDERING THAT the requested minor exemption respects the enjoyment of the property rights of the owners of neighboring buildings;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor exemption, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision bylaws in force;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Règlement numéro 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on August 5, 2026, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor exemption request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, did not ratify the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable and recommends that the council grant the requested minor exemption, as this committee believes that the applicant acted in good faith by filing a minor exemption request before the work was carried out:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants a minor exemption to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, for a project at 125, rue Caron, in order to transform and expand a single-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling and aiming to reduce the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required from 4 to 2.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plan titled:

• Plan of the proposed expansion identifying the requested minor exemption.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Minor Exemption - 1-5, boulevard du Casino

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the expansion of a commercial building located at 1-5, boulevard du Casino has been made to increase the capacity of the Centre de congrès du Lac-Leamy;

CONSIDERING THAT a minor exemption to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020 is required to allow this expansion, which would have a height of four stories while the zoning grid Co-08-016 prescribes a minimum height of six stories;

CONSIDERING THAT the requested minor exemption respects the guidelines of the current special urban plan, which provides for a recreational-tourist vocation for the casino hub;

CONSIDERING THAT the existing building, including the casino, hotel, performance hall, and convention center, was built between 1996 and 2001, in accordance with the regulations applicable at the time;

CONSIDERING THAT nearly 93% of the footprint of the Lac-Leamy hotel-casino complex is occupied by buildings with a height of less than six stories;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed expansion, with an approximate area of 1,805 m², would bring the proportion of the footprint occupied by buildings with a height of less than six stories to 94.3%;

CONSIDERING THAT the application of the current regulations causes serious prejudice to the applicant, since an increase in the height of the project would hinder its functionality, complicate the emergency evacuation strategy on a restricted site, and require significant modifications to the existing convention center;

CONSIDERING THAT the granting of the minor exemption does not infringe upon the enjoyment, by the owners of neighboring buildings, of their property rights;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with all applicable provisions of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, with the exception of the one covered by this minor exemption request;

CONSIDERING THAT the granting of the minor exemption is required for the issuance of the foundation and excavation permit and the building permit for the main building;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Règlement numéro 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on August 5, 2026, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor exemption request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ISABELLE COUSINEAU, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants a minor exemption to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, for the expansion of a commercial building housing a convention center, in order to reduce the minimum height required in the zoning grid Co-08-016 from six to four stories, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Architectural drawings – Issue for excavation and foundation permit – ACDF architecture – 2026-07-15 – Annotated by the SUDD.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Minor Exemptions - 104, rue Kent

CONSIDERING THAT a request to build a two-story three-family dwelling has been made at 104, rue Kent;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité sur les demandes de démolition approved the demolition of the existing two-unit building located on the property in question, during its meeting on August 14, 2024;

CONSIDERING THAT the project must be approved under Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2025, because the property is located in a sensitive environment area and must be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of chapter 6 (sensitive environment) of the bylaw;

CONSIDERING THAT the realization of this project requires the granting by the council of five minor exemptions to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with all provisions of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, with the exception of the requested minor exemptions;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Règlement numéro 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on August 5, 2026, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor exemption request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor exemptions to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, for a project located at 104, rue Kent, in order to build a detached three-family dwelling involving non-conformities aiming to reduce:

• the minimum rear setback from 5 m to 0.75 m;
• the minimum side setback on the street from 1.5 m to 0.95 m;
• the minimum distance between an exterior staircase and a property line from 1 m to 0.70 m;
• the minimum number of parking spaces from 2 spaces to 0;
• the minimum area of the amenity space from 37.5 m2 to 0 m2.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the documents titled:

• Plan identifying the minor exemptions raised – Marie Eve R. Tremblay – Land Surveyor – Revised May 25, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD – 104, rue Kent, and this, conditionally upon the approval of the project by the council under Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale numéro 535-2005.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Minor Exemptions - 78, rue de la Fabrique

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the construction of a detached eight-unit multi-family dwelling has been made for the property located at 78, rue de la Fabrique;

CONSIDERING THAT the project requires the granting, by the council, of minor exemptions to Règlement de zonage numéro 535-2020, regarding the width of the interior circulation aisle and the distance between the exterior parking space and the building wall;

CONSIDERING THAT the limited dimensions of the land, the presence of a riparian strip and a sanitary sewer easement, combined with the area and the footprint of the proposed building, do not allow for the layout of a parking space that is fully compliant with the requirements of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT the requirement for a minimum of six units applicable to zone Ha-16-048, in which the property is located, makes it impossible to carry out a project that is fully compliant with the regulations in force;

CONSIDERING THAT the requested minor exemptions respect the enjoyment of the property rights of the owners of neighboring buildings;

CONSIDERING THAT, with the exception of the requested minor exemptions, the project complies with all other provisions of the zoning and subdivision bylaws in force;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with the provisions of Règlement numéro 851-2023 on the methods of publication of public notices, a public notice was published on August 5, 2026, on the City of Gatineau website and that it was published at least 15 days before the meeting where the council must rule on the minor exemption request, as indicated in section 145.6 of the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR SONIA BEN-ARFA, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council grants minor exemptions to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, for a project at 78, rue de la Fabrique, in order to build an eight-unit multi-family dwelling and aiming to reduce:

• the minimum width of a two-way interior circulation aisle from 6 m to 5.60 m;
• the minimum distance required between an exterior off-street parking space and a wall of a building housing a multi-family dwelling of six units or more from 6 m to 0 m.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plan titled:

• Site plan identifying the requested minor exemptions – Marie Eve R. Tremblay, land surveyor – June 30, 2026 – 78, rue de la Fabrique.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Final Adoption - PPCMOI - 15, rue Hervé-Simoneau

CONSIDERING THAT a request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building aiming to authorize the use "7425 – Gymnasium and athletic training (CFI)" has been made for the property located at 15, rue Hervé-Simoneau;

CONSIDERING THAT this request aims to regularize the cheerleading activity carried out without authorization under the use "7425 – Gymnasium and athletic training (CFI)" within the building on the property since November 1, 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the applicant wishes to occupy a single unit of the commercial area of the building to operate a cheerleading service;

CONSIDERING THAT the property is located in the industrial zoning area In-03-072, which specifically authorizes seven uses in the category "Retail and low-impact services (CFI)", and two uses in the category "Extreme and motorized sports (R2)" which can be assimilated to the requested use;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves no interior remodeling of the building constructed in 2025, and no modification to the building or the parking space;

CONSIDERING THAT the selected use is compatible with the immediate sector and respects the guidelines of the Urban Plan, particularly regarding the "Specialized Economic" land use, of which the commercial use group is one of the dominant functions;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable evaluation criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on May 19, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council meeting of June 9, 2026, the first resolution number CM-2026-405 was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on June 30, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT a second resolution was adopted by the municipal council during the meeting held on July 7, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the special construction project targeting 15, rue Hervé-Simoneau to the approval of qualified voters:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JEAN LESSARD, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, without change, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, the special construction project relating to 15, rue Hervé-Simoneau, the authorization of the use "7425 – Gymnasium and athletic training (including, in particular, sports school (CFI))".

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Final Adoption - PPCMOI - 377, rue Notre-Dame

CONSIDERING THAT a request aiming to authorize the use "Performance Bar (5823)" and to regularize the installation of three commercial signs has been made for the property located at 377, rue Notre-Dame;

CONSIDERING THAT the use "Performance Bar (5823)" is part of the sub-category of uses "Drinking establishments (c5b)" and that the use c5b is not authorized in the commercial zone Co-04-026;

CONSIDERING THAT the approval of a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building and the approval of a conditional use are required for the use "Performance Bar (5823)";

CONSIDERING THAT to minimize the negative impacts of noise perceptible from the residential neighborhood, the applicant commits to stopping music at 11:00 PM;

CONSIDERING THAT the property in question is located in the commercial zone Co-04-026 subject to restrictive signage provisions limiting the maximum number of attached signs to two per establishment;

CONSIDERING THAT due to their non-compliance with the maximum number of attached signs, and the maximum total area, the signs require the approval of a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the installation of the three signs on the side facade on the street, on the main facade, and on the side facade facing the parking space ensures better visibility of the business;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on May 19, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council meeting of June 9, 2026, the first resolution number CM-2026-404 was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on June 30, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT a second resolution was adopted by the municipal council during the meeting held on July 7, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the special construction project targeting 377, rue Notre-Dame, to the approval of qualified voters:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIMMY D. JUTRAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, without change, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, the special construction project relating to 377, rue Notre-Dame, aiming for the operation of the following uses on the entire area of the existing business:

• Restaurant with full service (5811 – Main use);
• Establishment with alcoholic beverage services (5821 – Main use);
• Performance bar (5823 – Main use);
• Lottery and gambling (99063 – Additional use);
• Restaurant terrace (99139 – Accessory use).

And requiring:

• the reduction of the distance between a building occupied by a main use belonging to the sub-category "Drinking establishment (c5b)" and a building occupied by a main use belonging to the group "Dwelling (H)" to less than 75 m;
• the regularization of three commercial signs.

As illustrated in the project analysis in the document titled:

• Proposed signage concept – Enseignes Gatco – September 17, 2025 – 377, rue Notre-Dame,

and this, conditionally upon:

• the approval of the project by the council under Règlement relatif aux usages conditionnels numéro 506-2005;
• the stopping of the performance bar music from 11:00 PM.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Final Adoption - PPCMOI - 215, boulevard d'Amsterdam

CONSIDERING THAT a request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building aiming to authorize the use "6997 – Community or neighborhood center (P2d)" has been made for the property located at 215, boulevard d’Amsterdam;

CONSIDERING THAT this request aims to regularize the activities of the community center, which has been exercising this use without authorization for more than a year in the building;

CONSIDERING THAT an infraction notice was issued in 2024 by the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable as part of the processing of this request;

CONSIDERING THAT the building has housed two daycares since its construction in 2022 and that this use will be maintained;

CONSIDERING THAT the community center constitutes a meeting place offering various social, educational, and cultural services to families in the sector;

CONSIDERING THAT the use of a community center is compatible with the surrounding environment and compliant with the guidelines of the Urban Plan, particularly concerning the "residential" land use, within which the community use group is considered a complementary function;

CONSIDERING THAT the project involves no modification to the existing building or exterior layouts, with the exception of the addition of a sidewalk and bicycle racks;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable evaluation criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on May 19, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council meeting of June 9, 2026, the first resolution number CM-2026-406 was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on June 30, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT a second resolution was adopted by the municipal council during the meeting held on July 7, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the special construction project targeting 215, boulevard d’Amsterdam, to the approval of qualified voters:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR RACHEL M. DESLAURIERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, without change, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, the special construction project relating to 215, boulevard d’Amsterdam, in order to authorize the use "6997 – Community or neighborhood center (P2d)".

It is understood that this approval is valid for the lifespan of the existing main building at 215, boulevard d’Amsterdam.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031.

Adopted

Second Resolution - PPCMOI - 794, boulevard Maloney Est

CONSIDERING THAT a request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building (PPCMOI) has been made for the property located at 794, boulevard Maloney Est;

CONSIDERING THAT the project aims for the construction of a 45-unit, four-story multi-family dwelling and that the PPCMOI request is required to allow an increase in the maximum number of units per building as well as a reduction of the minimum rear setback;

CONSIDERING THAT the project is located in a "residential" land use and in a consolidation area (priority level 2), as identified on the urbanization management map of the Urban Plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the large area of the vacant land to be developed constitutes a favorable context for the realization of a medium-density residential project;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed interior parking space allows for the improvement of exterior amenity areas by preserving more than 60% of the land area as green space;

CONSIDERING THAT the project allows for the densification of an underutilized site located on boulevard Maloney Est, an axis with a high level of public transit service, and near the Rapibus corridor;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the maintenance of the two existing accesses, in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Safety Department, to ensure adequate fire coverage for the project and for the adjacent property located at 79, rue Lucienne-Bourgeois;

CONSIDERING THAT the request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building respects the objectives of the Urban Plan, particularly regarding densification within the structuring hubs of the territory and consolidation of development within the existing urban fabric;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable evaluation criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, particularly the criteria aiming for the compatibility of the occupancy with the insertion environment as well as the shading effects on neighboring lands;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on June 22, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council meeting of July 7, 2026, the first resolution number CM-2026-497 was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on August 18, 2026:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIMMY D. JUTRAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, without change, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, the second resolution of the special construction project relating to 794, boulevard Maloney Est, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site project plan – Mathieu Fournier, land surveyor – January 28, 2025 – Annotated by the SUDD – 794, boulevard Maloney Est;
• Site plan and identification of elements covered by the PPCMOI – BLH architectes – May 13, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD – 794, boulevard Maloney Est;
• Landscaping plan and plant palette – Cardo urbanisme – November 12, 2025 – 794, boulevard Maloney Est;
• Elevation plans and exterior cladding materials – BLH architectes – May 5, 2026 – 794, boulevard Maloney Est;
• Perspectives of the projected building – BLH architectes – May 12, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD – 794, boulevard Maloney Est.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project.

Adopted

PPCMOI - 1-2377 to 3-2377, rue Saint-Louis

CONSIDERING THAT a request aiming for the construction of three detached three-family dwellings has been made for the property located at 1, chemin Lebaudy;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the subdivision of the land into three lots, in order to build three three-family dwellings, with a height of two stories in detached structure, which will respectively bear the addresses 1-2377 to 3-2377, rue Saint-Louis, 1-2381 to 3-2381, rue Saint-Louis and 1-2385 to 3-2385, rue Saint-Louis;

CONSIDERING THAT the request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building (PPCMOI) is required under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, and this, in order to increase the maximum number of units;

CONSIDERING THAT despite the entry into force of the new evaluation criteria of the amended bylaw relating to PPCMOIs, the present project remains subject to the previous provisions, since the request was declared complete before the entry into force of the amendments;

CONSIDERING THAT the PPCMOI request respects the objectives of the Urban Plan, particularly regarding densification within the structuring hubs of the territory and consolidation of development within the existing urban fabric;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with the applicable provisions of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, with the exception of the provisions covered by the PPCMOI request;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the applicable criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JULIE BÉLISLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, a project at the addresses 1-2377 to 3-2377, rue Saint-Louis, possessing the following derogatory component:

• The projected dwelling will contain three units (instead of a maximum of one unit).

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site plan of the projected buildings - Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – June 10, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy;
• Site plan identifying the elements covered by the PPCMOI – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – June 10, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy;
• Elevations of the projected buildings – Beaulieu Architecture – April 17, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project.

Adopted

PPCMOI - 1-2381 to 3-2381, rue Saint-Louis

CONSIDERING THAT a request aiming for the construction of three detached three-family dwellings has been made for the property located at 1, chemin Lebaudy;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the subdivision of the land into three lots, in order to build three three-family dwellings, with a height of two stories in detached structure, which will respectively bear the addresses 1-2377 to 3-2377, rue Saint-Louis, 1-2381 to 3-2381, rue Saint-Louis and 1-2385 to 3-2385, rue Saint-Louis;

CONSIDERING THAT the request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building (PPCMOI) is required under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, and this, in order to increase the maximum number of units, and to reduce the minimum area of the amenity space;

CONSIDERING THAT despite the entry into force of the new evaluation criteria of the amended bylaw relating to PPCMOIs, the present project remains subject to the previous provisions, since the request was declared complete before the entry into force of the amendments;

CONSIDERING THAT the PPCMOI request respects the objectives of the Urban Plan, particularly regarding densification within the structuring hubs of the territory and consolidation of development within the existing urban fabric;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with the applicable provisions of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, with the exception of the provisions covered by the PPCMOI request;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the applicable criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JULIE BÉLISLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, a project at the addresses 1-2381 to 3-2381, rue Saint-Louis, possessing the following derogatory components:

• The projected dwelling will contain three units (instead of a maximum of one unit);
• The minimum area of the amenity space of the three-family dwelling will be reduced to 48 m2 (instead of 75 m2).

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site plan of the projected buildings - Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – June 10, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy;
• Site plan identifying the elements covered by the PPCMOI – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – June 10, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy;
• Elevations of the projected buildings – Beaulieu Architecture – April 17, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project.

Adopted

PPCMOI - 1-2385 to 3-2385, rue Saint-Louis

CONSIDERING THAT a request aiming for the construction of three detached three-family dwellings has been made for the property located at 1, chemin Lebaudy;

CONSIDERING THAT the project provides for the subdivision of the land into three lots, in order to build three three-family dwellings, with a height of two stories in detached structure, which will respectively bear the addresses 1-2377 to 3-2377, rue Saint-Louis, 1-2381 to 3-2381, rue Saint-Louis and 1-2385 to 3-2385, rue Saint-Louis;

CONSIDERING THAT the request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building (PPCMOI) is required under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, and this, in order to increase the maximum number of units;

CONSIDERING THAT despite the entry into force of the new evaluation criteria of the amended bylaw relating to PPCMOIs, the present project remains subject to the previous provisions, since the request was declared complete before the entry into force of the amendments;

CONSIDERING THAT the PPCMOI request respects the objectives of the Urban Plan, particularly regarding densification within the structuring hubs of the territory and consolidation of development within the existing urban fabric;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with the applicable provisions of Règlement de zonage numéro 532-2020, with the exception of the provisions covered by the PPCMOI request;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the majority of the applicable criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR JULIE BÉLISLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, a project at the addresses 1-2385 to 3-2385, rue Saint-Louis, possessing the following derogatory component:

• The projected dwelling will contain three units (instead of a maximum of one unit).

As illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site plan of the projected buildings - Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – June 10, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy;
• Site plan identifying the elements covered by the PPCMOI – Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – June 10, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy;
• Elevations of the projected buildings – Beaulieu Architecture – April 17, 2026 – 1, chemin Lebaudy.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project.

Adopted

PPCMOI - 79, rue Lucienne-Bourgeois

CONSIDERING THAT a request for a special project for construction, modification, or occupancy of a building (PPCMOI) aiming to authorize the community use "6542 – House for people in difficulty (people stay in these establishments for a limited period) (P2c)" and the use "6531 – Reception center or curative establishment (P2c)" has been made for the property located at 79, rue Lucienne-Bourgeois;

CONSIDERING THAT this request aims to regularize the activities of a rehabilitation center for intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, which has been exercising its activities without authorization since April 2024;

CONSIDERING THAT the building, constructed in 2021 and initially operated as an intermediate resource, is now used by the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) of the Outaouais as a rehabilitation center (p2c), a use not authorized in zone Ha-04-024;

CONSIDERING THAT the building has a capacity of 84 places, adapted to accommodate the clientele targeted by this type of rehabilitation center;

CONSIDERING THAT the property is located in the residential zoning area Ha-04-024, which does not authorize community uses;

CONSIDERING THAT the use of a rehabilitation center for intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders is compatible with the surrounding environment and compliant with the guidelines of the Urban Plan for a residential land use, where community uses are permitted as a complementary function;

CONSIDERING THAT the City's Fire Safety Department requires that a right-of-way easement be signed with the owner of 794, boulevard Maloney Est;

CONSIDERING THAT a first PPCMOI project was the subject of a favorable recommendation from the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme during its meeting on June 1, 2026, subject to the signing of a right-of-way easement for the two accesses located on the property of 794, boulevard Maloney Est, and that it was subsequently established that this condition cannot be required as part of the process of adoption and entry into force of the PPCMOI, thus requiring a new presentation of the file to the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme;

CONSIDERING THAT the right-of-way easement required by the Fire Safety Department for the access of emergency vehicles will be examined as part of a subsequent request for an authorization certificate aiming for the layout of a parking space;

CONSIDERING THAT the project respects the applicable evaluation criteria of Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR TIMMY D. JUTRAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under Règlement relatif aux projets particuliers de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble numéro 507-2005, at 79, rue Lucienne-Bourgeois, the authorization of the community use "6542 – House for people in difficulty (people stay in these establishments for a limited period) (P2c)" and the use "6531 – Reception center or curative establishment (P2c)", as indicated on the document titled:

• Location plan – By Hubert Carpentier, land surveyor – September 20, 2021 – Annotated by the SUDD – 79, rue Lucienne-Bourgeois.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be without effect for elements not completed as of the date of final adoption of the project.

Adopted

Notice of Motion - Bylaw 300-49-2026

NOTICE OF MOTION is given by Councillor Catherine Craig-St-Louis that she will propose or that it will be proposed at a future council meeting, the adoption of Bylaw number 300-49-2026 amending Bylaw number 300-2006 concerning traffic and parking within the limits of the City of Gatineau for the purpose of adding an appendix concerning shared street signage, granting additional powers to the Director of Mobility regarding signage and mobility, amending certain traffic provisions, and removing special traffic measures on rue Jacques-Cartier.

In accordance with the provisions of section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes, she files at this meeting, the draft bylaw number 300-49-2026.

Notice of Motion - Bylaw 303-12-2026

NOTICE OF MOTION is given by Councillor Catherine Craig-St-Louis that she will propose or that it will be proposed at a future council meeting, the adoption of Bylaw number 303-12-2026 amending Bylaw number 303-2007 concerning speed limits within the territory of the City of Gatineau for the purpose of adding a different speed zone in the Aylmer and Hull sectors in connection with special traffic measures and amending Appendix I by adding 40 km/h streets.

In accordance with the provisions of section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes, she files at this meeting, the draft bylaw number 303-12-2026.

Bylaw Number 506-19-2026

CONSIDERING THAT the evaluation criteria for a "building of 100 units or more or 200 rooms or more", originally written in 2005, are being improved to take into account sewer and water service, mobility, and the environment;

CONSIDERING THAT an "integrated residential or mixed project" can generate significant impacts on its insertion environment, comparable to those of a "building of 100 units or more or 200 rooms or more";

CONSIDERING THAT the normative framework of the zoning bylaw does not allow for the assessment of a project based on the environment in which it is located, whereas the conditional use tool allows it;

CONSIDERING THAT the amendment to Règlement de zonage numéro 532-57-2026 aims to subject integrated residential and mixed projects to the evaluation criteria of the bylaw concerning conditional uses and to the approval of the municipal council;

CONSIDERING THAT the same evaluation criteria apply to a "building of 100 units or more or 200 rooms or more" as to an "integrated residential or mixed project";

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council meeting of June 9, 2026, the notice of motion number AM-2026-410 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on June 30, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT a second draft bylaw was adopted by the municipal council during the meeting held on July 7, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the bylaw to the approval of qualified voters:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MICHAEL KORHONEN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopts without change Bylaw number 506-19-2026 amending the bylaw concerning conditional uses number 506-2005 for the purpose of improving evaluation criteria for buildings of 100 units or more or 200 rooms or more and subjecting integrated residential and mixed projects to the same criteria.

Adopted

Bylaw Number 532-57-2026

CONSIDERING THAT an "integrated residential or mixed project" can generate significant impacts on its insertion environment;

CONSIDERING THAT the normative framework of the zoning bylaw does not allow for the assessment of a project based on the environment in which it is located, whereas the conditional use tool allows it;

CONSIDERING THAT the amendment number 506-19-2026 to the bylaw concerning conditional uses provides evaluation criteria for an "integrated residential or mixed project" in order to take into account, in particular, infrastructure service, mobility, and the environment;

CONSIDERING THAT during the municipal council meeting of June 9, 2026, the notice of motion number AM-2026-408 was given and the draft bylaw was adopted;

CONSIDERING THAT a public consultation assembly was held on June 30, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT a second draft bylaw was adopted by the municipal council during the meeting held on July 7, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT following the publication of a public notice, no valid request was received to submit the bylaw to the approval of qualified voters:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MICHAEL KORHONEN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council adopts, without change, Bylaw number 532-57-2026 amending Zoning Bylaw number 532-2020 for the purpose of subjecting integrated residential and mixed projects to the application of the bylaw concerning conditional uses number 506-2005.

Adopted

Bylaw Number 1019-2026

CONSIDERING THAT a notice of motion regarding bylaw number 1019-2026 was given during the council meeting of July 7, 2026, and that the bylaw was filed there, all in compliance with section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes;

CONSIDERING THAT the mentions enacted in section 356 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (LRQ, c. C-19) have been made by the clerk:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-589 of August 25, 2026, this council adopts Bylaw number 1019-2026 authorizing an expenditure and a loan of $984,041 to finance the participation of the City of Gatineau in the Programme d’habitation abordable du Québec (PHAQ).

Adopted

Contribution to the Start-up of the Lieu de Savoir Municipal du Québec

CONSIDERING THAT the large cities of Quebec are evolving in an increasingly complex environment, marked by cross-cutting issues such as homelessness and the housing crisis, public transit financing, adaptation to climate change, and municipal infrastructure financing;

CONSIDERING THAT in this context, the École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP), as a university specialized in public administration and strongly rooted in governmental and municipal realities, has a unique capacity to support cities in understanding and resolving these complex issues;

CONSIDERING THAT, strong with its expertise in applied research, training of public managers, and consulting services, the ENAP wishes to actively contribute to the implementation of a structuring mechanism to support municipal public action, in close partnership with cities and in coherence with their strategic priorities;

CONSIDERING THAT the ENAP has obtained financial support from the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur and the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation in the amount of $250,000;

CONSIDERING THAT the ENAP is soliciting the 11 large cities to get involved financially in the implementation phase of the project for a sum of $25,000:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT to follow up on the executive committee recommendation number CE-2026-582 of August 25, 2026, this council approves the payment of the sum of $25,000 to the École nationale d’administration publique for the implementation project of the Lieu de Savoir Municipal du Québec.

The funds for the purposes of this will be taken from budget item 10090.01-69410 - General Management – Contributions. A certificate from the treasurer was issued on August 24, 2026.

Adopted

Final Approval of the 2027-2037 Space Addition Needs Planning

CONSIDERING THAT school service centers (CSS) have been required since 2020 to submit to municipalities a planning of their space needs for current and future schools over a 10-year period under the Loi sur l’instruction publique – LIP (chapter I-13.3) and that this planning must be updated every year;

CONSIDERING the desire of the City of Gatineau and the Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais (CSSPO) to work in collaboration for the planning of needs;

CONSIDERING THAT on July 8, 2025, this council adopted resolution number CM-2025-483 approving the document "2026-2036 Space Addition Needs Planning" of the CSSPO identifying the need for two new schools, namely a primary (021) and secondary (043) school;

CONSIDERING THAT on February 17, 2026, this council adopted resolution number CM-2026-168 approving the document "2027-2037 Space Addition Needs Planning Project" of the CSSPO;

CONSIDERING THAT on July 10, 2026, the CSSPO transmitted to the City of Gatineau the final planning document titled "2027-2037 Space Addition Needs Planning (PBAE-27-37)" under section 272.7 of the Loi sur l’instruction publique (chapter I-13.3) identifying again a need for space for a primary and secondary school in the Hull and Aylmer sectors;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau has a period of 45 days following the receipt of the final needs planning to transmit its approval or refusal to the CSSPO, under the second paragraph of section 272.7 of the Loi sur l’instruction publique (chapter I-13.3);

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau will have two years to cede to the CSSPO a land located in the sectors identified for the needs stated from the date of a possible ministerial approval under the first paragraph of section 272.10 of the Loi sur l’instruction publique:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MICHAEL KORHONEN, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the provisions of section 272.7 of the Loi sur l’instruction publique (chapter I-13.3), the "2027-2037 Space Addition Needs Planning" of the Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais (CSSPO) according to the following conditions:

• Better define the land areas required for the implementation of new schools and optimize the sought land areas, since available land in urbanized zones is becoming increasingly rare and the two-year delay to cede the land is relatively short;
• Present, in a follow-up table, the school expansions carried out and those envisaged by the CSSPO;
• Study with the City the opportunities for pooling potential sports and community uses in order to optimize the use of the areas required for schools;
• Specify the criteria for the location of schools in order to better guide the search for potential land for future schools.

Adopted

PIIA - Build a Two-Story Detached Three-Family Home - 104 Kent Street - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT a request to build a two-story three-family home has been submitted for 104 Kent Street;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee approved the demolition of the existing two-unit building located on the property in question during its meeting on August 14, 2024;

CONSIDERING THAT the project must be approved under the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale number 535-2025, because the property is located in a sensitive area and must be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 (sensitive area) of the regulation;

CONSIDERING THAT the realization of this project requires the granting by the council of five minor variances to the Règlement de zonage number 532-2020;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with all provisions of the Règlement de zonage number 532-2020, with the exception of the requested minor variances;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the Règlement relatif aux plans d'implantation et d'intégration architecturale number 535-2025, a project at 104 Kent Street to build a detached three-family home, as illustrated in the project analysis in the documents titled:

• Plan identifying the minor variances raised – Marie Eve R. Tremblay – Land Surveyor – Revised May 25, 2026 – Annotated by the SUDD – 104 Kent Street;
• Proposed elevations – Archétype Conception Construction – Revised May 18, 2026 – 104 Kent Street;
• Insertion perspectives – Archétype Conception Construction – Revised May 18, 2026 – 104 Kent Street;
• Type and colors of proposed siding – Archétype Conception Construction – Revised May 18, 2026 – 104 Kent Street.

It is understood that the approval of the plan d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale is subject to the granting of the minor variances required for this project. Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be of no effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031. Adopted.

PIIA - Build an Eight-Unit Multi-Family Home - 80 Frontenac Street - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT a request for the construction of an eight-unit detached multi-family home has been submitted for the property located at 80 Frontenac Street;

CONSIDERING THAT the project is subject to the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale number 535-2025, as the property is located within the site of the Plan d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale targeting sectors and buildings of heritage interest, specifically in the sensitive area sector;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed architectural concept is inspired by certain characteristics of the sector's traditional built environment while adopting a contemporary architectural expression that promotes its harmonious integration into the surrounding environment;

CONSIDERING THAT the project satisfies the applicable objectives and evaluation criteria of the Règlement relatif aux plans d’implantation et d’intégration architecturale number 535-2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the project complies with all provisions of the Règlement de zonage number 532-2020 in force;

CONSIDERING THAT the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme, at its meeting on August 17, 2026, ratified the recommendation of the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, AND RESOLVED THAT this council approves, under the Règlement relatif aux plans d'implantation et d'intégration architecturale number 535-2025, a project at 80 Frontenac Street to build an eight-unit multi-family home, as illustrated in the project analysis in the plans titled:

• Site plan of the projected building – Mathieu Fournier, Land Surveyor – June 11, 2026 – 80 Frontenac Street;
• Site and landscaping plan – Exode Architecte inc. – July 10, 2026 – 80 Frontenac Street;
• Elevations of the projected building – Exode Architecte inc. – July 10, 2026 – 80 Frontenac Street;
• Perspectives of the projected building – Exode Architecte inc. – July 10, 2026 – 80 Frontenac Street.

Furthermore, it is resolved that this resolution shall be of no effect for elements not completed as of August 25, 2031. Adopted.

Reimbursement of Land Exchange Proceeds by LOGIR Outaouais - Sale of a Parcel of Lot 1 288 204 and Purchase of a Parcel of Lot 1 287 692 - 33-35-39 Wright Street Project - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT by resolution number CM-2024-118, the City of Gatineau authorized the sale of a parcel of lot 1 288 204 and the acquisition of a parcel of lot 1 287 692 of the cadastre du Québec, Hull land registration division, to 1735691 Canada inc. (BOLESS), to allow for the realization of a 62-unit affordable housing project located at 35 Wright Street;

CONSIDERING THAT to support the realization of this project, the municipal council had also authorized the reimbursement of the sale proceeds to HOM, now LOGIR Outaouais, i.e., $237,600, in the event that 100% of the 62-unit project (land and building) was transferred by 1735691 Canada inc. to the non-profit organization before January 1, 2027;

CONSIDERING THAT the condition has been met, hence the reimbursement of the land sale proceeds to LOGIR;

CONSIDERING THAT the project has passed the interest adjustment date (IAD) of the AccèsLogis Québec program. Its financial structure is now complete, balanced, and deficit-free;

CONSIDERING THAT all realization costs are covered by contributions from financial partners, including the government of Quebec, the Société d’habitation du Québec, and the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT in this context, the City's additional payment is no longer required to ensure the project's financial viability;

CONSIDERING THAT to ensure sound management of public funds and to respect the program's objectives, LOGIR Outaouais has agreed to reimburse the City the amount of $237,600 plus taxes, i.e., $273,180.60;

CONSIDERING THAT all concerned municipal services have been consulted and support the deposit of this sum into the property acquisition reserve:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-571 of August 19, 2026, this council authorizes:

• The reimbursement of $237,600 plus taxes, by LOGIR Outaouais to the City of Gatineau;
• The treasurer to allocate the proceeds of this reimbursement to the property acquisition reserve;
• The treasurer to perform the accounting entries required to give effect to the present.

The mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor, and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk are authorized to sign the documents for the purposes of the present. Adopted.

Agreement and Request - Servicing - Municipal Services - Real Estate Project at 50 Montcalm Street - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT the partnership SEC 50, rue Montcalm has filed a request to proceed, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force, with the installation of the municipal services required to service the real estate project located at 50 Montcalm Street;

CONSIDERING THAT an agreement must be signed between the City of Gatineau and the partnership SEC 50, rue Montcalm to establish the guidelines governing the construction of the municipal services required in the real estate project located at 50 Montcalm Street:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-584 of August 25, 2026, this council:

• Accepts the agreement to be entered into between the City of Gatineau and the partnership SEC 50, rue Montcalm concerning the real estate project located at 50 Montcalm Street, shown on the master plan prepared by the firm GBI, bearing number G-2026-026-001;
• Ratifies the request presented by the aforementioned partnership to build, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force of the City of Gatineau (regulations numbers 98-2003 and 99-2003 and their amendments), the municipal services required to service the project;
• Attests that the existing water and sewer networks are capable of servicing the above-mentioned project and comply with the various infrastructure master plans;
• Authorizes the aforementioned partnership to have the specifications and plans necessary for the execution of the work alluded to above prepared, also at its own expense, by the firm GBI;
• Endorses the request of the aforementioned partnership to entrust the supervision, with residence, of the aforementioned work to the firm GBI and that the resulting expense be assumed by this partnership;
• Accepts the recommendation of the aforementioned partnership to retain the services of the firm Paterson Group inc. to perform the qualitative control of materials and that the resulting expense be assumed by this partnership;
• Requires that the partnership, its successors and legal heirs transfer to the City of Gatineau, free of charge, the municipal services and the easements required in this project;
• Authorizes the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor, and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the agreement, the contract relating to the obtaining of the easements that are the subject of the present, all as they will appear on the final plans that will be filed at the Bureau de la publicité des droits. Adopted.

Agreement and Request - Servicing - Municipal Services - Commercial and Residential Building Project at 12 Eddy Street (Zibi "Block 1") - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT the company Windmill Dream Zibi Québec Developments inc. has filed a request to proceed, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force, with the installation of the municipal services required to service the commercial and residential building project located at 12 Eddy Street (Zibi "Block 1");

CONSIDERING THAT an agreement must be signed between the City of Gatineau and the company Windmill Dream Zibi Québec Developments inc. to establish the guidelines governing the construction of the municipal services required in the commercial and residential building project located at 12 Eddy Street (Zibi "Block 1"):

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-585 of August 25, 2026, this council:

• Accepts the agreement to be entered into between the City of Gatineau and the company Windmill Dream Zibi Québec Developments inc. concerning the commercial and residential building project located at 12 Eddy Street (Zibi "Block 1"), shown on the master plans prepared by the firm CIMA+, s.e.n.c., bearing numbers G-2025-045-03A and G-2025-045-03B;
• Ratifies the request presented by the aforementioned company to build, at its own expense and in compliance with the regulations in force of the City of Gatineau (regulations numbers 98-2003 and 99-2003 and their amendments), the municipal services and streets in the project;
• Advises the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs that the City of Gatineau does not oppose the issuance of the authorization required for the installation of the municipal services in this project;
• Attests that the existing water and sewer networks are capable of servicing the above-mentioned project and comply with the various infrastructure master plans;
• Authorizes the aforementioned company to have the specifications and plans necessary for the execution of the work alluded to above prepared, also at its own expense, by the firm CIMA+, s.e.n.c.;
• Endorses the request of the aforementioned company to entrust the supervision, with residence, of the aforementioned work to the firm CIMA+, s.e.n.c. and that the resulting expense be assumed by this company;
• Accepts the recommendation of the aforementioned company to retain the services of the firm EXP to perform the qualitative control of materials and that the resulting expense be assumed by this company;
• Authorizes Hydro-Québec to proceed with the connection of the street lighting network, in accordance with the plans that will be approved by the Services de la planification des actifs et des investissements;
• Requires that the company, its successors and legal heirs transfer to the City of Gatineau, free of charge, the municipal services and the easements required in this project;
• Authorizes the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor, and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the agreement, the contract relating to the obtaining of the easements that are the subject of the present, all as they will appear on the final plans that will be filed at the Bureau de la publicité des droits. Adopted.

2025-2027 Cultural Development Agreement - Financial Support for the 2026 Call for Projects and Agreement with the Corporation du centre culturel de Gatineau (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau recognizes the essential role of the Gatineau cultural community in the vitality of the territory and that the support granted to projects contributes to the development, enhancement, and sustainability of cultural infrastructure and activities in Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres administers a call for projects within the framework of the Cultural Development Agreement (CDA) 2025-2027, entered into with the ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC) (CM-2024-989, December 10, 2024);

CONSIDERING THAT the call for projects held from April 17 to May 27, 2026, promotes the acquisition of specialized cultural equipment, the development of innovative projects, and the processing and digitization of archives for the Gatineau cultural community;

CONSIDERING THAT the analysis committees and the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres recommend supporting 23 projects presented in the summary of cultural project support – 2026 CDA Call for Projects (Appendix A);

CONSIDERING THAT the Corporation du centre culturel de Gatineau (Maison de la culture de Gatineau), a partner of the 2025-2027 CDA within the framework of the Programme québécois des infrastructures (PQI), contributes $120,000 to the CDA's financial structure, a contribution eligible for an equivalent counterpart from the MCC;

CONSIDERING THAT the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres recommends entering into an agreement with the Corporation du centre culturel de Gatineau (Maison de la culture de Gatineau) to allow it to receive financial aid from the MCC and to carry out cultural infrastructure improvement projects for the Salle Odyssée and the Centre d’exposition Art-image:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR ISABELLE N. MIRON, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CHLOÉ BOURGEOIS, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-586 of June 25, 2026, this council:

• Approves the financial contributions of $350,661 ($350,544 in cash and $117 in services) for the calls for projects described in Appendix A – Summary of cultural project support – 2026 CDA Call for Projects;
• Authorizes the management of the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres or its representatives to sign the memoranda of understanding with the concerned organizations;
• Authorizes the treasurer to pay the grants in the amounts and to the names appearing in the 2026 project summary (Appendix A) according to the terms and conditions stipulated in the memorandum of understanding to be entered into with these organizations upon presentation of supporting documents prepared by the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres;
• Approves the financial contribution of $120,000 from the ministère de la Culture et des Communications to the Corporation du centre culturel de Gatineau (Maison de la culture de Gatineau) within the framework of the 2025-2027 Cultural Development Agreement;
• Authorizes the management of the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres or its representatives to sign the memorandum of understanding between the City of Gatineau and the Corporation du centre culturel de Gatineau (Maison de la culture de Gatineau);
• Authorizes the treasurer to pay the sum of $120,000 to the Corporation du centre culturel de Gatineau (Maison de la culture de Gatineau) according to the terms and conditions stipulated in the memorandum of understanding to be entered into with the organization upon presentation of supporting documents prepared by the Service des arts, de la culture et des lettres.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following sub-projects:

A treasurer's certificate was issued on August 24, 2026. Adopted.

Modifications to the Organizational Structure - Public Works Service

CONSIDERING the ratification of the collective agreement entered into between the City of Gatineau and the Syndicat des cols bleus de Gatineau - CSN for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029;

CONSIDERING the letter of agreement ENT-BLE-2026-001 entered into between the City of Gatineau and the Syndicat des cols bleus de Gatineau - CSN providing for transitional measures and various terms relating to the conclusion of the collective agreement, including terms relating to personnel movements and progression lines;

CONSIDERING THAT it is necessary to proceed with the abolition of certain positions and to create new positions in order to implement these terms:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-606 of August 25, 2026, this council approves and adopts the summer organizational chart of the Public Works Service which will be effective by the end of the year 2026, as well as the modifications to the organizational structure of the Public Works Service, as follows:

• Abolish 213 blue-collar positions, the list of which appears in the attachment;
• Create 213 new positions, the list of which appears in the attachment;

The Human Resources Department is authorized to modify the organizational charts of the concerned service. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the operating budget of the Public Works Service. A treasurer's certificate was issued on August 24, 2026. Adopted.

Authorization - Tax Sale - November 18, 2026 - Property Taxes

CONSIDERING THAT the municipal council must take all necessary means to ensure that municipal tax revenues are collected promptly:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-590 of August 25, 2026, this council:

• Orders the clerk or the deputy clerk or the assistant clerk to sell at public auction, in the Jean-Despréz room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10 a.m., and every following day, if applicable, the properties appearing on the list of properties for sale for unpaid taxes prepared by the Finance Department on August 4, 2026;
• Excludes from this auction, at the request of the Director of the Finance Department and Treasurer, the following properties appearing on the list of properties excluded from the sale for unpaid taxes: 7842-36-3343; 7241-73-2425; 8945-17-6067; 5630-12-9574;
• Authorizes the imposition of $120 fees on each of the properties registered on the list of properties for sale for unpaid taxes that have not been paid at the time of the adoption of the list, for various expenses related to this sale such as bailiff fees, newspaper publications, research, and others;
• Authorizes the clerk or the deputy clerk to subtract from the sale the properties whose owners appear on the list of properties for sale for unpaid taxes and who have paid their property taxes to the Finance Department before the auction;
• Authorizes the representatives of the Service des biens immobiliers to bid and, if applicable, to become the successful bidder on behalf of the City of Gatineau, in accordance with the provisions of section 536 of the Loi sur les cités et villes, for properties forming part of the list of properties adopted by the executive committee and which may be necessary within the framework of various municipal and future projects or for land reserve purposes;
• Authorizes the treasurer to draw from the "Property Acquisitions" reserve the sums required to give effect to the present. However, should the municipality dispose of properties during the year, the treasurer is authorized to draw these same sums from the proceeds of property dispositions of the current year;
• Mandates the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor, and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the deeds of sale mentioned in section 525 of the Loi sur les cités et villes;
• Mandates the mayor or, in her absence, the acting mayor, and the clerk or, in her absence, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk to sign the withdrawal deeds resulting from the sale of properties for unpaid taxes, if they are presented within the period provided for in section 531 of the Loi sur les cités et villes.

A treasurer's certificate was issued on August 24, 2026. Adopted.

Hearing Date for the Revision of a Decision of the Demolition Review Committee Concerning 349 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard

CONSIDERING THAT the owner of 349 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard has submitted a demolition permit application for the address indicated above, in accordance with Regulation number 900-2021 aimed at governing the demolition of buildings on the territory of the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee, at its meeting on May 20, 2026, approved the demolition of the eight-unit multi-family home located at 349 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard under the Regulation aimed at governing the demolition of buildings on the territory of the City of Gatineau number 900-2021;

CONSIDERING THAT section 28 of regulation number 900-2021 allows any interested party to request a revision of the Demolition Review Committee's decision to the municipal council;

CONSIDERING THAT a request for revision of the Demolition Review Committee's decision was filed and completed on June 17, 2026, within the deadlines;

CONSIDERING THAT it is necessary to set a hearing date, in accordance with the policy in force:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR VINCENT ROY, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT this council:

• Sets the hearing of the appeal, relating to the demolition request for 349 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard, for October 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen;
• Sets October 20, 2026, as the date on which its decision will be rendered, within the framework of the municipal council meeting that will be held at 7 p.m., in the Jean-Despréz room of the Maison du citoyen;
• Requires interested parties to file a written statement of their claims, which must be transmitted to the City clerk no later than 10 days before the hearing date, in accordance with section 4 of Procedure SG-001-2008 – Appeal of a decision of the Demolition Review Committee.

The clerk is mandated to notify the concerned parties, in accordance with the appeal procedure. Adopted.

Establishment or Modification of Property Sub-categories and Establishment or Modification of Sectors for the Purposes of General Property Tax Imposition - City's Intention

CONSIDERING THAT section 244.64.1.1 of the Loi sur la fiscalité municipale (RLRQ, chapter F-2.1, hereinafter "the Law") provides that before the property assessment roll is filed in accordance with section 70 and no later than September 15 preceding the first of the fiscal years for which the roll is drawn up, a municipality adopts a resolution expressing its intention to establish or modify property sub-categories in the category of non-residential properties;

CONSIDERING THAT section 244.64.8.2 of the Law provides that before the roll is filed in accordance with section 70 and no later than September 15 preceding the first of the fiscal years for which the roll is drawn up, a municipality adopts a resolution expressing its intention to establish or modify residential property sub-categories in the residual category;

CONSIDERING THAT section 244.64.8.4 of the Law provides that any criterion for determining sub-categories, other than the residual one, must be based on a characteristic of the residential properties entered on the roll. The location of a property in the municipality as well as its value cannot serve as determination criteria;

CONSIDERING THAT under section 244.64.10 of the Law, any local municipality may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, divide its territory into sectors for the purposes of imposing the general property tax;

CONSIDERING THAT under section 244.64.10.1 of the Law, before the roll is filed in accordance with section 70 and no later than September 15 preceding the first of the fiscal years for which the roll is drawn up, the municipality adopts a resolution expressing its intention to establish or modify a sector. This resolution may also provide for the filing of a preliminary roll referred to in section 71.1;

CONSIDERING THAT under section 244.64.11 of the Law, the resolution establishing a sector or modifying its boundaries must be adopted before the roll is filed in accordance with section 70 and no later than September 15 preceding the first of the fiscal years for which the roll is drawn up:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-593 of August 25, 2026, this council approves:

• The intention to establish or modify property sub-categories in the category of non-residential properties for the next property assessment roll 2027-2028-2029;
• The intention to establish residential property sub-categories in the residual category for the next property assessment roll 2027-2028-2029;
• The intention to provide for the filing of a preliminary roll on September 15, 2026, and the filing of the final roll no later than the following November 1.

Furthermore, that the executive committee inform this council that the City intends to modify sectors for the purposes of imposing the general property tax for the next roll. Adopted.

Exceptional Permission for a Religious Gathering on the Public Highway

CONSIDERING THAT the Law promoting living together and regulating accommodations for a religious reason (chapter V-7.1) has been in force since April 2, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT this law has brought modifications to the Loi sur la laïcité de l’État, several of which affect the municipal sector;

CONSIDERING THAT a municipality may authorize a collective religious practice on the public highway, exceptionally and on a case-by-case basis, if certain conditions are met;

CONSIDERING THAT the fête du Saint-Sacrément organized by the Portuguese community center "Les amis Unis" provides for a collective religious practice taking place on the public highway of the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the event does not compromise the safety of persons;

CONSIDERING THAT the event is of short duration;

CONSIDERING THAT the event is accessible to all;

CONSIDERING THAT the event does not unduly hinder access by any person to the public domain of the municipality;

CONSIDERING THAT the City currently has no formal administrative framework allowing it to receive, analyze, and document authorization requests aimed at holding a collective religious practice on its public domain;

CONSIDERING THAT it is necessary for the City to adopt an administrative framework allowing for the assurance of a coherent, equitable, transparent, and documented treatment of these requests, while preserving their exceptional character and their analysis on a case-by-case basis:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT this council authorizes exceptionally the religious activity planned for September 13, 2026, by the Portuguese community center "Les amis Unis".

Furthermore, that the General Management:

• Be mandated to develop an administrative framework applicable to authorization requests aimed at a collective religious practice on a public highway or in a public park;
• Submit this framework to the municipal council, for adoption, no later than the council of November 17, 2026, accompanied, if applicable, by any draft by-law or regulatory modification necessary for its implementation. Adopted.

Grant Awarded Under the Capital Assistance Program Component 2.2 of the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec (MCCQ) for the Repair of the Lucien-Lalonde Library Building - Hull-Wright Electoral District - Steve Moran

CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2025-919 of November 26, 2025, authorized the Service de la planification des actifs et des investissements to file a financial aid request with the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec within the framework of the Capital Assistance Program, component 2.2;

CONSIDERING THAT this request initially targeted several municipal cultural infrastructures, notably the Aylmer Cultural Centre, the Maison de la culture, the Lucien-Lalonde library, and the Bernard-Lonergan library, as well as the realization of technical audits on various cultural buildings;

CONSIDERING THAT the ministère de la Culture et des Communications has confirmed, by letter dated July 6, 2026, the granting of a maximum financial aid of $1,592,820 for the project titled "Repair of the Lucien-Lalonde Library building";

CONSIDERING THAT it is necessary to confirm the financial structure of the project whose share of the city will be financed from the envelopes provided for in the year 2027 of the Investment Plan – Maintenance component 2027-2031 to be adopted in December 2026 and to confirm the persons authorized to sign the documents required within the framework of the financial aid request and the granting of the subsidy:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR ISABELLE N. MIRON, AND RESOLVED THAT following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-596 of August 25, 2026, this council:

• Authorizes the directors of the Services de la planification des actifs et des investissements, of infrastructures and projects, as well as of arts, culture, and letters to sign, for and on behalf of the City of Gatineau, any document, form, agreement, modification, accountability, or other documents required in connection with the financial aid request and the granting of this subsidy, and this, retroactively to the date of the request for participation in the Capital Assistance Program component 2.2 of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (MCCQ);
• Commits to respecting and implementing all the conditions, obligations, and terms provided for in the document titled "Conditions for granting financial aid" within the framework of the Capital Assistance Program of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications, as well as any requirement related to the granting and payment of the financial aid granted for the repair project of the Lucien-Lalonde library building;
• Accepts that the City of Gatineau commits to assuming its share of the financial structure of the repair project of the Lucien-Lalonde library building in accordance with the terms of the Capital Assistance Program;
• Authorizes the municipal administration to provide from the envelopes of the year 2027 of the Investment Plan – Maintenance component 2027-2031, to be adopted in December 2026, the City's share in connection with this program;
• Authorizes the treasurer to perform the accounting entries required to give effect to the present.

A treasurer's certificate was issued on August 24, 2026. Adopted.

Authorization of Cost-Sharing for Future Connections

CONSIDERING THAT the extension of municipal drinking water and sanitary sewer services is required to serve lot 3 835 037, owned by the City of Gatineau, for the construction of the future écocentre de l’Ouest;

CONSIDERING THAT the drinking water pipe extension must be completed to the existing network located between lots 5 598 911 and 3 836 470, to ensure the looping of the network with the existing drinking water pipe at the level of Rue Auguste-Mondoux;

CONSIDERING THAT the City of Gatineau is currently designing the project to extend municipal drinking water and sanitary sewer services on Chemin Vanier, starting from Rue de Vernon heading south;

CONSIDERING THAT the sanitary sewer extension will pass in front of lots 3 835 037 (lot owned by the City), 6 499 718, 3 837 181, 3 837 170, 3 837 159, and a portion of lots 6 499 719 and 3 837 148 as presented in basin #1 attached;

CONSIDERING THAT the drinking water pipe extension will pass in front of lots 3 835 037 (lot owned by the City), 6 499 718, 3 837 181, 3 837 170, 3 837 159, 3 837 910, 3 834 926, 3 837 148, and a portion of lot 6 499 719 as presented in basins #1 and #2 attached;

CONSIDERING THAT riparian owners along the new pipes could, upon request, benefit from these services and submit a request to connect to them upon payment of a share established according to the final construction costs;

CONSIDERING THAT the actual cost of the work associated with the extension of municipal services will be used to determine the share associated with each lot served by type of infrastructure, namely the connection to drinking water and sanitary sewer:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR CAROLINE MURRAY, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR BETTYNA BÉLIZAIRE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-597 of August 25, 2026, this council:

• Authorizes the application of cost-sharing fees to riparian owners during future connections to the drinking water and sanitary sewer networks for lots 3 835 037 (City lot), 6 499 718, 3 837 181, 3 837 170, 3 837 159, 3 837 910, 3 834 926, 3 837 148, and a portion of lot 6 499 719, covering all costs inherent to the extension of municipal services on Chemin Vanier, between Rue de Vernon and Rue Auguste-Mondoux, according to a distribution per linear meter of frontage for each of the targeted lots;
• Mandates the Service des infrastructures et des projets as well as the Service des finances to modify the tariff bylaw that will be applicable, after the end of the construction work, based on the actual costs incurred by the installation of the drinking water and sanitary sewer pipes as part of the Chemin Vanier municipal services extension project;
• Authorizes the treasurer to perform the accounting entries required to follow up on this resolution.

Retroactive Approval of Management Appointments and Temporary Assignments

CONSIDERING THAT Chapter II of the Charte de la Ville de Gatineau was repealed by the Loi modifiant diverses dispositions afin notamment de donner suite à certaines demandes du milieu municipal (Bill 104);

CONSIDERING THAT Article 70.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes (RLRQ, chapter C-19), introduced by this bill, provides that the appointment of a civil servant or employee referred to in the second or third paragraph of Article 71 of this law now falls exclusively under the municipal council;

CONSIDERING THAT this article 70.3 thus provides that the appointment of employees who are not employees within the meaning of the Code du travail falls under the municipal council, which corresponds to "Management" category employees within the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT Bill 22, Loi bonifiant les pouvoirs d’intervention des municipalités et modifiant d’autres dispositions législatives (hereinafter PL22), which came into force on June 12, 2026, includes the amendment of Article 70.3 of the Loi sur les cités et villes so that only the appointment of certain key administration positions falls exclusively under the municipal council;

CONSIDERING THAT provincial legislation, via PL22, now provides for the possibility for the municipal council to delegate these appointments, as previously done at the City of Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT concordance work is currently underway to adjust the municipal regulatory provisions in force to those of PL22;

CONSIDERING THAT for the sake of caution, until the end of this concordance work, it is recommended to retroactively approve the appointments and temporary assignments of managers:

IT IS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR STEVE MORAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR MAUDE MARQUIS-BISSONNETTE, AND RESOLVED THAT, following the recommendation of the executive committee number CE-2026-601 of August 25, 2026, this council retroactively approves the probationary hiring and permanence of management employees who obtained a permanent position and those who obtained a temporary assignment during the period from July 6 to August 21, 2026, as presented in the attached tables. These are subject to all working conditions for management employees of the City of Gatineau.

Councillors Timmy D. Jutras and Marc Carrière vote against this project.