Longueuil public meetings in 2024

Conseil de ville

The City Council is meeting to propose the 2025 tax and tariff regulations and adopt a youth action plan for 2025-2027. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure, equipment, and food security projects.

• Proposed 2025 tax, agricultural realignment surtax, and tariff regulation (CO-2024-1298)
• Adoption of the 2025-2027 youth action plan
• Proposed loan for landscape architecture work at Place Charles-Le Moyne
• Contracts for a hydraulic crawler excavator and pool chemicals
• Food security agreements for Le Frigo du coin, Les Jardins à partager Saint-Hubert, and Épicerie solidaire Le P’tit Marché

At its December 3, 2024 meeting, Longueuil city council adopted the portion of the 2025 budget covering agglomeration responsibilities, reflecting a $200,000 reduction to the environmental hygiene budget. Council also adopted the 2025-2027 youth action plan, approved a $2,000,000 intention to participate in the 2025-2026 Rénovation Québec program, and awarded numerous contracts for infrastructure, equipment and services. One item — a by-law modifying fees for city goods and services — was adopted 15-1 after a motion to postpone it to December 9 was rejected 1-15. Most other items passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 agglomeration budget with $200,000 cut to environmental hygiene (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025-2027 youth action plan (unanimous)
• Approved intent to join Rénovation Québec 2025-2026, $2,000,000 split equally with SHQ (unanimous)
• Adopted by-law CO-2024-1295 on city fees and tariffs (15-1); motion to postpone to Dec. 9 rejected (1-15)
• Awarded $1,483,556.92 crushed stone contract to Carrière Bernier ltée (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,615,597.81 centralized storage contract to ITI inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,450,179.68 city hall locker room renovation to Construction Melma inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $520,000 and $826,000 supplementary housing aid for Laure-Gaudreault and Saint-Roch Phase 2 projects (unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil city council will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2024, to discuss and decide on a range of administrative, financial, and regulatory items. Key decisions include the adoption of the Plan de verdissement (Greening Plan), approval of financial aid for a battery plant in the airport zone, and several borrowing bylaws for park and infrastructure improvements. The council will also authorize contracts for snow removal, water treatment, and police station renovations, as well as approve various lease agreements and land transactions.

• Adoption of the Plan de verdissement (Greening Plan) for the city
• Borrowing bylaw for park, street, and cycle path works (CO-2024-1294)
• Financial aid for a battery plant in the airport zone (SD-2024-2803)
• Contracts for snow removal in four sectors (LONG-24-0054)
• Appointment of deputy director for fire safety and director of public works

The council approved a financial aid agreement with H55 Canada inc. for the establishment of a battery block factory in the airport zone, allocating $197,762 from the real estate development fund. The agreement provides for payments totaling $197,762 from 2024 to 2028. Councillor Jacques Lemire voted against the measure, with all other 13 members in favor.

• Approved $197,762 aid for H55 Canada battery plant (13-1)
• Adopted Plan de verdissement for greening strategy to 2040 (unanimous)
• Approved $1M aid for CEGEP Édouard-Montpetit pool renovation (majority, Lemire dissenting)
• Approved $203,541.35 contract to Pavages Maska for park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $132,221.25 pool rental contract with Collège Français (unanimous)
• Adopted borrowing bylaw CO-2024-1294 for park and road work (unanimous)
• Adopted draft bylaws on permits, construction, demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for PARCS en Santé tick-borne disease research (unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil city council will consider several significant items including a borrowing bylaw for the major renovation of the Maison Le Réveil community centre, a notice of motion for a borrowing bylaw for park, road, and bike path renovations, and a notice of motion to modify the municipal tariff schedule. The council will also award multiple contracts for recreational structures in parks, a pool filtration upgrade, purchase of EV charging stations, and the demolition and reconstruction of fire station 22. Additionally, the council will authorize a climate transition programming and various financial assistance agreements.

• Adoption of borrowing bylaw CO-2024-1283 for major renovation of Maison Le Réveil
• Notice of motion for borrowing bylaw for renovation of parks, green spaces, roads, and bike paths (items 8.7, 8.8)
• Notice of motion to modify municipal tariff schedule (Règlement CO-2016-946) (items 8.9, 8.10)
• Award of contracts for recreational structures at four parks: Jubilée, Génération, Jean XXIII, and de la Cité (items 6.5-6.8)
• Award of contract for demolition and reconstruction of fire station 22 (item 12.5)

The council accepted a promise of sale for part of lot 2,006,762 on rue Saint-Charles Est from Les Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie du Québec for $10.5 million, with $265,224.38 from the 2023 unallocated surplus for deposit and fees. The vote was 14-1, with Jacques Lemire opposed. The council also approved several contracts, including recreational structures for four parks, a filtration system upgrade, and EV charging stations, and adopted a bylaw for major renovations to Maison Le Réveil.

• Accepted $10.5M land purchase from Les Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jésus et de Marie du Québec (14-1)
• Approved $22.1M in budget transfers (majority, Lemire dissenting)
• Awarded $124,972 contract for recreational structures at Parc Jubilée to Les industries Simexco inc.
• Awarded $124,973 contract for recreational structures at Parc Génération to Les industries Simexco inc.
• Awarded $99,958 contract for recreational structures at Parc Jean XXIII to Inesco construction inc.
• Awarded $85,291 contract for recreational structures at Parc de la Cité to Équipements récréatifs Jambette inc.
• Awarded $193,124 contract for pool filtration upgrade at Piscine Rosanne-Laflamme to Soucy Aquatik inc.
• Adopted bylaw CO-2024-1283 for major renovation of Maison Le Réveil with borrowing

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil City Council is holding a regular meeting on September 17, 2024. Key decisions include adopting a borrowing bylaw for park and infrastructure works in the Collectif Roland-Therrien project, approving a 54-unit housing project at 3475 Chambly, and amending winter parking and snow removal regulations. The council will also consider asset management policies, several contracts, and partnerships.

• Adoption of borrowing bylaw CO-2024-1290 for park development and infrastructure in the Collectif Roland-Therrien project
• Approval of a 6-storey, 54-unit multifamily housing project at 3475 Chemin de Chambly (PH-2024-001)
• Adoption of regulation CO-2024-1264 modifying winter parking and private snow removal rules
• Award of contract LONG-24-0033 for expansion of the decantation basin at the Du Tremblay snow disposal site
• Negotiated contract LONG-24-0045 for acquisition of mechanical bikes, electric-assist bikes, and related equipment for bike-share system

The council adopted the Asset Management Policy and 2024-2029 Asset Management Strategy, with one dissenting vote. It also approved a revised recreation, culture, and social development plan (15-1), a 6-storey, 54-unit housing project at 3475 chemin de Chambly, and a bylaw authorizing a borrowing for park and infrastructure work in the Roland-Therrien development. Several contracts were awarded, including a $1.586M snow disposal site expansion and a $1.72M bike-sharing equipment purchase.

• Adopted Asset Management Policy and 2024-2029 Strategy (majority, 1 dissent)
• Adopted revised recreation, culture and social development plan (15-1)
• Authorized 6-storey, 54-unit housing project at 3475 chemin de Chambly (unanimous)
• Adopted bylaw CO-2024-1290 for Roland-Therrien park and infrastructure work with borrowing (majority, 1 dissent)
• Awarded $1,586,000 contract for Du Tremblay snow disposal site expansion to Excavation Civilpro inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,721,348.21 contract for bike-sharing bikes and equipment to PBSC Solutions urbaines inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 corporate donation to Centraide 2024 campaign (unanimous)
• Adopted bylaw CO-2024-1264 amending winter parking and private snow removal rules (unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil city council is holding a regular meeting on August 20, 2024, with decisions on several contracts, bylaw amendments, and financial aid requests. Key items include adoption of a housing code amendment, authorization for self-service libraries with a borrowing, and approval of multiple public works contracts. The council also plans to discuss borrowing for park development in the Collectif Roland-Therrien project and for major renovation of Maison Le Réveil.

• Adoption of bylaw amending the housing code (CO-2024-1279)
• Authorization of self-service in libraries with a borrowing (CO-2024-1281)
• Award of contract for bike path redevelopment and lighting on boulevard Julien-Bouthillier
• Award of contract for redevelopment of a soccer field at parc Adrien-Gamache
• Consideration of borrowing for park and infrastructure work in the Collectif Roland-Therrien project

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a 54-unit, 6-storey multifamily housing project at 3475 chemin de Chambly under the provincial housing law's exception powers. It also approved a $3.32M land sale to a housing cooperative, adopted several borrowing bylaws, and awarded multiple construction and service contracts. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved 54-unit housing project at 3475 chemin de Chambly (unanimous)
• Accepted $3.32M purchase offer from Coopérative Laure-Gaudreault for lot on chemin de Chambly (unanimous)
• Approved $3.45M urban tree maintenance contract with Paysagiste Roger Martel inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $1.68M valve chamber repair contract with Excavations Darche inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $1.13M bike path and lighting contract on boulevard Julien-Bouthillier (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000/year for 10 years to Centre communautaire Saint-Maxime (unanimous)
• Adopted borrowing bylaw for self-service libraries (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Radio communautaire de la Rive-Sud inc. (unanimous)

Conseil de ville (extraordinaire)

This is a special meeting of Longueuil City Council. The only substantive item is the adoption of the city's capital program for 2025-2027. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Adoption of the 2025-2027 capital program for local jurisdictions (SD-2024-2052)

The City Council adopted the local capital expenditures program for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 fiscal years. The plan includes specific funding increases for road resurfacing and an accelerated timeline for the Lecavalier pool renovation.

• Approved local capital expenditures program for 2025-2027 totaling $851,145,200 (15-1)
• Increased annual road resurfacing funding from $7M to $10M (15-1)
• Advanced the Lecavalier pool major renovation project by one year (15-1)
• Decided to publish the program's explanatory document in a local newspaper rather than mailing to every address (15-1)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including water system upgrades and road repairs. The agenda also includes agreements for senior affordable housing and studies for a new police station. Additionally, the council will address various municipal bylaws and contract awards.

• Affordable housing agreement with Mission Unitaînés for seniors
• Contract for baseball field upgrades (APP-24-047)
• Engineering services for the Roland-Therrien project (APP-24-007)
• Property acquisition on Boulevard Milan for a police station
• Agreement with Brossard for studies at 6840, boulevard Milan

The Longueuil City Council approved a framework agreement with Mission Unitaînés for affordable senior housing on a city-owned lot, authorizing up to $678,200 from surplus funds. The council also awarded several contracts for snow removal, baseball field upgrades, and pedestrian path construction. Additionally, the council set orientations for the upcoming agglomeration meeting, including approving collective agreements for white-collar workers and police, and authorizing significant infrastructure loans and contracts.

• Approved Mission Unitaînés housing framework and $678,200 surplus allocation (13-1)
• Approved free land transfer to Mission Unitaînés for senior housing (majority vote)
• Awarded snow removal contracts to Excavation Jonda ($121,298.63) and Paysagiste Rive-Sud ($110,950.88)
• Awarded baseball field renovation contract to Gestion S. Forget ($576,694.36)
• Awarded pedestrian path contract to Aménagements Sud-Ouest ($443,583.96)
• Authorized engineering services for Roland-Therrien project ($363,786.82) (majority vote)
• Adopted bylaws modifying nuisance regulations and authorizing organic waste collection loans
• Set agglomeration orientations approving police/white-collar collective agreements and major infrastructure loans

Conseil de ville

The City Council will vote on several new bylaws, including those for electoral districts and water network repairs. The agenda also includes adopting a 2024-2026 accessibility plan and approving various service contracts.

• Adoption of the 2024-2026 Action Plan for persons with disabilities and universal accessibility
• Agreement with Hydro-Québec to install 12 electric vehicle charging stations
• Contract for intersection improvements on Boulevard Desaulniers
• Adoption of Bylaw CO-2024-1269 regarding electoral districts
• Authorization of aid for a Mission Unitaînés housing project

At its June 11, 2024 regular meeting, Longueuil city council adopted Règlement CO-2024-1269 dividing the city into 18 electoral districts, with a notified deviation for the Greenfield Park district (12,170 electors). Council also approved aid to Mission Unitaînés for a housing project (majority vote, with Jacques Lemire dissenting) and adopted the 2024-2026 action plan for persons with disabilities. Two agenda items were withdrawn before adoption: the comité des sages/MADA composition and an exclusivity agreement with Investissement BPP inc. for 6500 rue Eugène-Héroux. Most other items were adopted unanimously, including several contracts and borrowing authorizations.

• Adopted Règlement CO-2024-1269 dividing the city into 18 electoral districts; notified the Commission de la représentation électorale of an essential deviation for district no. 11 (Greenfield Park, 12,170 electors) (unanimous)
• Approved aid to Mission Unitaînés for a housing project, including land donation, possible soil decontamination, fee refunds and a three-year property tax credit (majority; Jacques Lemire dissented)
• Withdrew agenda item CO-240611-2.3 on the comité des sages composition and MADA 2024-2026 mandate
• Withdrew agenda item CO-240611-8.27 on an exclusivity agreement with Investissement BPP inc. for 6500 rue Eugène-Héroux
• Adopted the 2024-2026 action plan for persons with disabilities and universal accessibility (unanimous)
• Awarded contract APP-24-025 for lead service line replacement to 9378-6549 Québec inc. (Excavation D. Jomphe) for $367,748.15, taxes included, and authorized a working capital loan of up to $335,805 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract APP-24-026 for path lighting in parcs Champvert and Marquette to Poulin Électrique inc. for $492,775.05, taxes included (unanimous)
• Renamed rue Saint-Thomas to rue Estelle-Mouton in the former city of LeMoyne, Vieux-Longueuil borough (unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil City Council will consider several administrative and infrastructure proposals at its May 14 meeting. Items up for decision include budget transfers, contracts for road resurfacing and sidewalk work on René, Séguin, Boivin, and Pilon streets to maintain municipal infrastructure, and a zoning amendment to allow housing for vulnerable residents on lot 5 750 648. The council will also review vendor leases at the Marché public de Longueuil and approve funding for next-generation 9-1-1 services.

• Awarding contracts for road resurfacing and sidewalk repairs on René, Séguin, Boivin, and Pilon streets
• Approving leases at Marché public de Longueuil for vendors including Le Barrage Brasseurs inc. and Alice & Theo
• Adopting a regulation to authorize housing for vulnerable persons on lot 5 750 648
• Awarding contracts for tree planting across the city and active-transport safety work near Glaïeuls and Georges-Étienne-Cartier schools
• Approving budget transfers, surplus allocations, and a contract for next-generation 9-1-1 services

The City Council awarded several construction and maintenance contracts, including roadwork and school zone safety. The council also accepted three land sale promises totaling over $20 million and approved various intergenerational programming recommendations.

• Approved $2.7M contract to Excavation Jonda inc. for school zone safety (Unanimous)
• Approved $4.23M contract to Les Entreprises Michaudville inc. for René and Séguin streets (Unanimous)
• Approved $4.08M contract to MSA Infrastructures inc. for road resurfacing and sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Approved $4.26M contract to Excavation C.G. 2 inc. for Boivin and Pilon streets (Unanimous)
• Accepted sale of lot 5 074 175 for $9,143,623.86 (Majority)
• Accepted sale of lot 5 074 176 for $2,040,844.57 (Majority)
• Accepted sale of lot 5 074 177 for $8,997,377.40 (Majority)
• Approved $425,000 contract with Red Cross for housing crisis aid (Unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil City Council is reviewing infrastructure contracts for resurfacing rue Sabatino and rue des Pins, upgrading the Gaétan-Boucher pump station, and replacing untreated local water network pipes. The council will also consider regulations modifying city fee schedules and authorizing loans for these projects, plus a draft housing project on lot 5750648 for vulnerable residents. These decisions affect neighborhood commutes, municipal service costs, and local shelter capacity.

• Contracts awarded for road repairs on rue Sabatino, rue des Pins, rue Claude, and rue Coulonge.
• Upgrades to the Gaétan-Boucher pump station and a new water play area at parc Campbell.
• Regulations modifying city fee schedules and authorizing loans for untreated water network upgrades.
• Draft housing project on lot 5750648 for residents needing protection or shelter.
• Adoption of the 2024–2026 municipal action plan against racism and discrimination.

The council approved several million dollars in road and pumping station contracts and authorized residents to use personal bins for green waste collection. It also adopted a 2024-2026 municipal action plan against racism and discrimination.

• Approved $2.5M contract for Sabatino and des Pins streets (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.3M contract for Claude and Coulonge streets (Unanimous)
• Approved $3.2M for Gaétan-Boucher pumping station upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.1M for water games and training area at Campbell Park (Unanimous)
• Authorized personal bins for green waste collection (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2024-2026 Municipal Action Plan against Racism and Discrimination (Unanimous)
• Approved free land transfer to Mission Unitaînés for affordable senior housing (13-1)
• Approved $3.9M for nine wheel loaders (Unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The council will review bylaws for implementing organic waste collection and establishing municipal preemption rights. The agenda also includes approving playground improvements at several local parks and funding for the Conseil des arts de Longueuil.

• Implementation of organic waste collection (Bylaw CO-2024-1261)
• Playground improvements at Louis-Olivier-Taillon, Jules-Moulin, and Paul-Provost parks
• Urban design for Saint-Charles Ouest pedestrian street
• Approval of the 2024 budget for Conseil des arts de Longueuil
• Adoption of municipal preemption rights (Bylaw CO-2023-1247)

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for soil disposal, signage, and playground equipment. It also granted a grace period for Councilor Karl Ferraro's mandate and approved funding for affordable housing projects.

• Awarded $2.98M soil disposal contract to Excavations Darche inc. (Unanimous)
• Awarded $908,038 playground contract for Jules-Moulin and Paul-Provost parks to Aménagements Sud-Ouest (Unanimous)
• Approved max $2.2M financial aid for 'Un toit pour tous – HCL' project (Unanimous)
• Recommended that Karl Ferraro's mandate not end despite 90 days of absence (Unanimous)
• Awarded $433,514 aqueduct repair sleeve contract to J. Anctil inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.3M estimated expenditure for light vehicles via CAG (Unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 41 artworks valued at $70,850 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Regulation CO-2023-1247 regarding municipal pre-emption rights (Unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The city council approved a comprehensive housing strategy to increase affordable housing and a master plan for an aerospace innovation zone. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, including a $1.6M project for Parc Marquette. The council also set orientations for various agglomeration-level decisions.

• Adopted the City of Longueuil Housing Strategy (unanimous)
• Adopted the Longueuil Aerospace Innovation Zone Master Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,599,695 contract to Gestion S. Forget inc. for Parc Marquette softball field (unanimous)
• Awarded $438,430.83 contract to Néolect inc. for electric vehicle charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved $209,488.81 expenditure for membership in Union des municipalités du Québec (unanimous)
• Denied proposed resolution on elected officials' remuneration for 2024 (12-1)
• Authorized $163,000 loan for reinforcement work at Centre sportif Rosanne-Laflamme (unanimous)
• Approved $789,336 grant for road safety measures (unanimous)

Conseil de ville

The Longueuil City Council meeting on January 16, 2024, includes decisions on multiple municipal bylaws regarding urban planning, construction loans, and environmental protection. The agenda also features numerous contract awards for public works, including paving, water infrastructure, and park maintenance.

• Adoption of Bylaw CO-2023-1223 to authorize a loan for municipal infrastructure repairs
• Adoption of Bylaw CO-2023-1253 for construction on Boulevard Béliveau and Boisé du Tremblay
• Contract award APP-23-135 for the supply and delivery of bulk oil, urea, and windshield washer fluid
• Contract award APP-23-099 for summer supply of road bitumen and tack coat
• Adoption of the 2024-2026 Municipal Plan of Action for Age-Friendly Communities (MADA)

At its January 16, 2024 regular meeting, Longueuil city council adopted several multi-year plans, including the 2024-2026 Municipalité amie des aînés action plan, a 2024-2026 homelessness framework and action plan, and a regulation implementing a plan to protect and conserve natural environments. Council also awarded numerous contracts, approved leases at the Marché public de Longueuil, and set orientations for the agglomeration council, including a 13.5% annual interest rate on unpaid municipal claims. Most items were adopted unanimously; one item on supporting the Chantier pour la transition socioécologique was adopted by majority with one councillor expressing dissent.

• Adopted 2024-2026 Municipalité amie des aînés (MADA) action plan (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024-2026 homelessness framework and action plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Règlement CO-2023-1255 for natural environment protection and conservation, with borrowing (unanimous)
• Approved $270,000 financial aid agreement with Espace Saint-Charles for downtown relaunch, 2024-2026 (unanimous)
• Supported Chantier pour la transition socioécologique project with $30,000 in time/resources, $5,000 in premises, $5,000 in promotion (majority; one dissent)
• Awarded $5,035,880.55 contract APP-23-107 for manual and mechanized paving to Les Pavages Céka inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $6,898,628.50 contract GG-23-154 for management of parc Michel-Chartrand, parc de la Cité, and winter recreational areas to Le centre communautaire Le trait d'union, 2024-2029 (unanimous)
• Set orientation for 13.5% annual interest on unpaid municipal claims (unanimous)