Julie Guindon

The council meeting addressed various municipal affairs, including financial contributions to local organizations and the expression of solidarity with the Kanesatake community regarding security services. Discussions also focused on regional security concerns for Highway 50, the proclamation of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and support for the Ville de Terrebonne's bid for the Jeux du Québec. Several zoning and municipal regulations were adopted regarding housing, traffic, and forest conservation. Additionally, the council authorized temporary loans, the acquisition of IT equipment through a group purchase, the procurement of a city vehicle, and provided financial assistance to high-performance athletes. Other actions included the approval of minor variances, the architectural integration plans for residential and commercial projects, the establishment of an agreement for geomatics, and the approval of the action plan for people with disabilities.

The council meeting covered a wide range of municipal business, including the recommendation of a council representative to the regional housing board, support for Union of Municipalities of Quebec (UMQ) immigration-related requests, and various urban planning matters such as minor variances and site integration architectural plans for multiple properties. The council adopted several bylaws regarding building permit fees, equipment acquisition for waterworks, and professional services for street redevelopment. Additionally, the council approved the 2026 budget for the regional police board, authorized funding and venue usage for various community sport associations and events, and awarded financial aid to local athletes participating in the Jeux du Québec.

The council addressed various municipal matters, including financial contributions to local organizations and a declaration of support for a high-speed train corridor project in Mirabel. Members authorized participation in a municipal insurance group for reputation and legal liability, appointed representatives to the retirement committee and various other municipal committees, and approved several zoning-related bylaws. Financial actions included the designation of authorized banking signatories, participation in government procurement groups for servers and vehicles, and the authorization of financial support for various community events and athlete registrations. Additionally, the council approved several architectural integration plans, minor variances, and administrative items including human resources appointments and the mediation-conciliation process for the white-collar union collective agreement.

The council discussed and approved a subdivision request for the Espaces Lokalia project. As a condition for the approval of the cadastral operation, the council required the owner to cede, free of charge, a real and perpetual easement on a designated lot for the purpose of establishing a public pedestrian and bicycle path.

The agenda for the regular municipal council meeting includes several key areas of discussion and action. Council affairs cover financial aid disbursement to various organizations, a declaration of support for the City of Mirabel regarding the Quebec City-Toronto High-Speed Train route, municipal insurance adhesion details, and nominations for the City Retirement Committee and other committees. Several zoning bylaws are scheduled for a second reading and adoption, concerning multi-family housing regulation, authorization of integrated projects, expansion of zone limits, and modifications to setback standards for heat pumps and generators. Furthermore, the council plans to adopt bylaws regarding service fees, a revised Code of Ethics for elected officials, and two bylaws decreeing expenses and borrowing for boulevard redevelopment and water main rehabilitation projects. Other topics include the deposit of minutes from the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, financial reports, human resources appointments, minor variance requests, PIIA approvals, authorization for the "Deux-Montagnes en Fête 2026" event, financial support for athletes and community groups, and plans for outdoor cinema and Canada Day events.