Alexandre Viens

The executive committee discussed several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included a street address modification, authorization for council members to attend various municipal activities, and adjustments to personnel positions within the culture, social development, and recreation department. The committee also finalized several appointments within the police and fire departments, adopted a new police department organizational chart, and authorized agreements for event-related activities and mural production. Furthermore, multiple contracts were awarded for public services, including water treatment supplies, environmental restoration studies, road maintenance, and accessibility upgrades to a municipal center.

The executive committee discussed and supported the initiative of a private group to acquire a Frontier League professional baseball franchise and bring it to the city. Additionally, the committee authorized the submission of grant applications to the Ministry of Education for the construction of a sports dome at the Richard-Lafontaine stadium and for improvements to the basketball court at the Joie-de-Vivre park.

The council discussed several municipal administrative and urban planning matters. Key topics included the sale of municipal land, the extension of a tolerance agreement for a temporary building with the Ministry of Transport, financial support for a cultural activity, and collaboration agreements for municipal employees with NexDev. The council also supported a candidacy for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Sustainable Communities Award, adopted a new responsible procurement policy, and addressed various zoning and planning projects including minor variances and site integration plans. Additionally, the council authorized parking restrictions on Rue François and reviewed various financial transactions, including budget transfers and the reduction of borrowing by-laws.

The public consultation meeting focused on the proposed by-law 2440, which amends an existing regulation regarding development royalties intended for municipal infrastructure. The draft regulation aims to exempt new housing projects from the development contribution fee within the downtown urban planning zone. The proposal seeks to align with the downtown area development plan by encouraging population density, supporting housing construction, and promoting the revitalization of the city centre through improved access to public infrastructure and transportation. No public comments were received during the session, and it was noted that the regulation would proceed for final adoption.

The City Council held a public consultation session regarding the redevelopment of the Saint-Gérard Donkey Church site and associated regulations. Key discussion topics included the authorization of a mixed residential development project consisting of a maximum of 90 dwellings across several phases, the preservation and transformation of the church building, the construction of new multi-story residential buildings, and specific zoning derogations for parking, setbacks, and driveway widths. The council also addressed the historical context of the site, previous development proposals, site layout perspectives, tree preservation, and the future determination of the church's use.