Back to news Highlights of the City Council meeting of October 1, 2025

CITY HALL

The City Council met on October 1, 2025 for its monthly public meeting. Mayor Pascale Mongrain opened the meeting by addressing several topics of interest:

• National Seniors Day: Happy National Seniors Day to everyone aged 65 and over in our community!
• Scholarships awarded by South Shore University Women: Congratulations and thank you to the organization for its annual awarding of scholarships to women who wish to undertake or complete educational programs.
• Concert at Saint-Lambert Church: The Telemann Ensemble will be in concert on October 19 at 3 p.m., conducted by Rafik Matta. You are invited to enjoy what is sure to be a beautiful moment of classical music, featuring pieces by Mozart and Beethoven.
• Water main break on Victoria Street, in front of Taylor's store: Many thanks to the City's blue-collar workers for their efficiency in repairing a water main break that occurred on September 23 in just a few hours.
• Disposal of baby diapers: After checking with the Varennes biomethanization plant, we can confirm that diapers can be disposed of in the brown compost bin. Other solutions also exist, and it is up to each citizen to do what is best.
• Arson at Primi Piatti: We sympathize with the owners and employees of Primi Piatti, who have lost their jobs, as well as with the adjacent businesses that have also been collateral victims. The City intends to assist businesses in simplifying the process of issuing the required permits and certificates, where applicable. The goal will be to facilitate the reopening of businesses as quickly as possible. The Longueuil Police Department (SPAL) has done an exemplary job in its response, notably arresting three suspects. These events are deplorable, but we can count on the SPAL to ensure the safety of our community. We would like to highlight the wonderful solidarity of our Lambertville community, which came out to support merchants in the aftermath of the events.
• Columnar oaks in Saint-Denis Park: The columnar oaks that were damaged during excavation work on the site where Covimex and Balthazar were previously located cannot be replanted by the developer. For this, he received a $3,000 fine per tree and will have to replant other mature trees in Saint-Denis Park to compensate.
• 2021-2025 achievements: I am proud of our many achievements over the past four years:

Restoring the City's finances

Debt has been reduced (from $100 million to $93 million) despite significant investments in street repairs. It is true that the very dynamic real estate market in recent years has generated significant transfer duties, but the fact remains that our budget management has been very tight.

Although we did not vote for them lightly, tax increases totaled 22.8%, just above inflation, to compensate for the lack of asset maintenance and to provide basic services to citizens.

Reinvestments

In terms of reinvestments, here are the accomplishments:

• Planting of 10,000 trees (with the help of a grant of nearly $400,000)
• Reconstruction of the pool and chalet at Alexandra Park
• Reconstruction of Logan Park
• Heating for the pool at Seaway Park
• Rebuilding of the PVM3 soccer field
• Renovation of the tennis courts and soccer field at Préville Park
• Construction of a small playground at Gordon Park
• Addition of play structures and furniture to Union, Lorne, Renaissance, du Havre, and Upper-Edison parks
• Extensive renovation of Putney, Dulwich, Green, Notre-Dame, d’Alsace, Poitou, Union, and Hickson streets

Urban Planning

In terms of urban planning, the following progress has been made:

• Revision of the Urban Plan and its regulations, including a major modernization of zoning, taking into account a desire to preserve the environment
• Approval of several real estate redevelopment projects: townhouses on the site of the former Dare factory on St-Charles Avenue, rental apartments on the Saint-Denis/Waterman lot, rental apartments at 1101 Victoria Avenue (behind Café Newland), and rental apartments at 525 Notre-Dame Avenue (behind Taylor's store)
• Approval (awaited for 25 years) of a real estate replacement project on the site of the former Masonic Temple
• Addressing and implementing solutions to recurring water management problems on Isère and Namur streets
• Obtaining a $200,000 grant (OASIS) to adapt our water management infrastructure
• Perpetual protection of the land on which the two golf courses are located

Safety and citizen services

Your council has taken the following initiatives:

• Speed limit reduced to 20 km/h around elementary schools
• Installation of speed bumps, addition of stop signs, and improved signage on several streets, at the request of citizens
• Installation of three Bixi bike stations
• Amendment of our traffic regulations to officially allow free play on our streets
• Maintenance of a primary care clinic on Woodstock Street (GAP)
• Extension of municipal library opening hours
• Repatriation of IT services to our City (previously provided by Brossard)
• Return of the magical Santa Claus parade!

Our city has clearly made great progress, and I sincerely hope that you are happy about that.

• Municipal election on November 2: I invite you to vote in large numbers and thank you for your trust. Serving you over the past four years has been a privilege.

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

The following is a summary of the main issues discussed and orientations adopted.

1. Adoption of the Regulation amending the zoning regulations on the development of attic or loft space

Following the adoption on September 15, 2025, of the second draft amendment to the zoning regulations to allow for the development of attic space, and since no referendum request was received following the public notice published on September 17, 2025, the municipal council adopted Bylaw 2025-215-1 amending the zoning bylaw.

It will now be possible to develop an attic or loft and improve its habitability by adding skylights, in accordance with the regulatory framework in force, and then raising the roof for insulation purposes, all in accordance with the technical parameters detailed in the Bylaw.

An explanatory brochure prepared by the Urban Planning Department will soon be produced by the municipality. Copies will be available at the urban planning counter and a PDF version will be posted on the City's website. As soon as it is available, the communications team working on it will inform the public.

2. Lighting at Seaway Park

A contract has been awarded for the replacement of lighting at PVM3. The current lighting, installed approximately 15 years ago, is particularly energy-intensive. The new LED streetlights will be fewer in number but will provide the same lighting coverage and will therefore be perfectly adequate for recreational activities. This new lighting is part of the upgrade of the PVM3 facilities, which began with the installation of a new synthetic turf surface.

3. Promise to purchase part of the lot located at 240 Saint-Laurent

The municipal council has authorized the sale of part of the public lot located at 240 Saint-Laurent to a private developer, in accordance with the terms of the offer to purchase filed on September 18 and the City's counteroffer. The city manager is also authorized to sign all documents necessary to finalize the transaction.

The portion of the lot covered by the transaction was subject to a preliminary analysis by the Urban Planning Department. The land is being sold to be combined with a neighboring site in order to allow for a more interesting and sustainable urban project, as this portion of the lot alone is too narrow to develop a multi-unit housing project.

The portion of the lot in question was also subject to a market valuation by a professional firm. The estimate was set at $2 million, an amount accepted by the purchaser. The purchaser is required to begin the project within a maximum of five years and will be subject to a penalty of $800,000 in the event of non-compliance with the conditions. A right of first refusal clause also prevents the resale of the land. Like any citizen, the purchaser must follow the procedures set out in the urban planning regulations to obtain permits and certificates. It should be noted that urban planning regulations require the project to undergo a qualitative assessment of its urban and architectural integration.

Finally, the City will ensure that the developer presents its project to citizens before it is submitted to the council for approval.

4. Launch of a municipal water asset management initiative

Following the adoption of a municipal asset management policy in July 2024, the municipal council approved the launch of an initiative to develop a water asset management plan, which will be submitted to the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH) by December 31, 2026, at the latest.

This water asset management plan will enable the City to assess the current state of all water assets and plan interventions based on the degree of deterioration of each infrastructure. This planning ensures the efficient management of public funds and the maintenance of quality services for the population, with a view to sustainable development.

Couldn't make it?

You can listen to the regular meeting on our YouTube channel. The full agenda and related documentation can also be consulted at any time.