Take part in it! Municipal Council Tuesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Masson-Angers service centre Information: , extension 4026

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1 Hello! Subscription Printable version Archives Contact us Français Spring 2006 The Speed has its limits campaign motors on There are 13 accidents every single day in the streets of Gatineau, and speeding is one of the main factors in every one of these. Determined to make its streets safer and ensure compliance with speed limits, Ville de Gatineau is continuing its awareness campaign with a view to ensuring safer streets and compliance with speed limits. A policy to protect residents Gatineau is driving home the new traffic policy it adopted in When it receives a request, it compiles data and conducts a summary diagnostic by monitoring speeding patterns at the target sites. At the same time, police officers step up their surveillance in the areas where speeding problems are reported. No sooner the potholes appear Gatineau makes them disappear! Mother nature s serving of early thaws, ice storms and torrential downpours followed by intense cold not only affect our mental state and the ecosystem but also the roads. The annual plethora of potholes that generally hits us in the spring broke out in February, leaving pockmarked roads throughout Quebec s major cities. This winter, Gatineau was the clear winner when it came to diligence and ingenuity, quickly tackling 750 potholes a day in January and February and introducing a system and crews that enable it to fill up to 2,000 potholes a day in the high season, which is still under way. Something to be proud of under the circumstances! Ville de Gatineau. Ordre de Gatineau recipients On May 3, Gatineau Mayor Marc Bureau and the chair of the Ordre de Gatineau jury, Robert Giroux, had the honour of disclosing the names of the recipients of the Ordre de Gatineau 2006, the highest distinction given out by The greening of Gatineau: 100,000 trees over four years! Ville de Gatineau is seeing green and making a commitment to plant 100,000 trees by the end of This year alone it intends to plant between 5,000 and 10,000 of them. Fleurir Gatineau contest! Take part in it! Municipal Council Tuesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Masson-Angers service centre Information: , extension 4026 Commission Gatineau, Ville en santé Thursday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m. Maison du Citoyen, salle des Comités Information: , extension 2174 Commission consultative des choix stratégiques Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Gatineau service centre, conference room 144 boulevard de l'hôpital Information: Consultation on housing Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Maison du Citoyen, salle des Fêtes From 7 to 10:30 p.m. Information: A properly enclosed pool! The swimming season is finally here. Are you thinking of installing a pool and wondering about by-laws on the proper height of pool and spa enclosures? Click here! This is about everyone s safety. Registration by phone Activies offered by Ville de Gatineau and Kinexsport.On june 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. ans March with operator assistance by dialing This service is available 24 hours/day without assistance until June 19th at 12 p.m. Outdoor fireplaces: the by-laws have changed Since June 2005, Ville de Gatineau requires a permit for the installation and use of outdoor fireplaces. For additional information, call Buying tickets for performances on the Internet Now you can buy your tickets for performances presented by Ville de Gatineau through Réseau Ovation at ca.

2 Sketch of the formation of a pothole Water infiltration in brief More than $49 million invested in infrastructures Rejuvenation plan for rue Jacques- Cartier A new computer system for the Gatineau municipal library We are collecting green waste! How to remove graffiti VILLE DE GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25, rue Laurier, C.P. 1970, succ. Hull, Gatineau (Québec) J8X 3Y9 lavie-laville@gatineau.ca Printable version Archives Contact us Français

3 Spring 2006 The Speed has its limits campaign motors on There are 13 accidents every single day in the streets of Gatineau, and speeding is one of the main factors in every one of these.determined to make its streets safer and ensure compliance with speed limits, Ville de Gatineau is continuing its awareness campaign with a view to ensuring safer streets and compliance with speed limits. A policy to protect residents Gatineau is driving home the new traffic policy it adopted in When it receives a request, it compiles data and conducts a summary diagnostic by monitoring speeding patterns at the target sites. At the same time, police officers step up their surveillance in the areas where speeding problems are reported. Ville de Gatineau also plans to use concrete tactics to reduce speeding, mainly physical obstacles where serious speeding problems have been identified. These include speed humps, curb extensions, chicanes and median islands. Every one of these measures helps slow down vehicles. In addition, residents will be happy to hear that in order to enhance surveillance in neighbourhoods and city streets, Ville de Gatineau recently hired four experienced police officers specifically to deal with speeding. They will patrol the city on the backs of powerful motorbikes that can get through even the narrow streets that are not accessible to police cars. They will also conduct major radar operations designed to keep drivers within speed limits. Remember that in residential areas the speed limit is 50 km/h. The signs indicate the MAXIMUM speed, not the mandatory one. In case you might be thinking about ignoring it, think about this: In a 50 km/h zone you will be fined and get demerit points At 70 km/h $55 1 At 75 km/h $90 2 At 90 km/h $175 3 At 96 km/h $240 5 These figures are food for thought, but wouldn t it be better to spend the money on a nice meal instead, or even to get a fitness membership? Not only could you get hit with the unexpected expense of a fine and legal fees, but you would also be facing higher insurance premiums after a certain number of demerit points. So, for all these reasons, and to ensure your safety as well as that of all Gatineau residents, drive prudently. Because in Gatineau, speed has its limits!

4 CITY OF GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25 Laurier St., PO Box 1970, Postal Station Hull, Gatineau QC J8X 3Y9

5 Spring 2006 No sooner the potholes appear Gatineau makes them disappear! Mother nature s serving of early thaws, ice storms and torrential downpours followed by intense cold not only affect our mental state and the ecosystem but also the roads. The annual plethora of potholes that generally hits us in the spring broke out in February, leaving pockmarked roads throughout Quebec s major cities. This winter, Gatineau was the clear winner when it came to diligence and ingenuity, quickly tackling 750 potholes a day in January and February and introducing a system and crews that enable it to fill up to 2,000 potholes a day in the high season, which is still under way. Something to be proud of under the circumstances! How do potholes form? The eternal battle against potholes is likely to heat up with global warming. According to the experts, global warming is pushing the ice storm belt north. This is an imaginary band that stretches right across the continent. Since the winter s very first snowfall, Gatineau has had twice as much freezing rain as normal, amounting to 82 hours instead of the average 38. Like its close cousin the ice storm, rain is the worst enemy of the roads. During the freeze-thaw period, water seeps into the ground and freezes, forming ice pockets that lift and crack the pavement. When the ice melts, these pockets collapse under the weight of the cars, leaving potholes. To thatch up winter, we have to rethink winter, and that is exactly what we are doing in Gatineau! In Gatineau, information campaigns and civic participation help us pinpoint potholes around the territory. Together with the increase in work crews and technological innovation, this has made a real impact throughout the province. Ville de Gatineau took a proactive approach to this serious problem. In addition to doubling the number of crews assigned to repairing potholes, Gatineau got innovative with its repair techniques! The new technique, which was perfected last year, involves spreading cooled asphalt sheets on parchment paper prepared ahead of time in shops over materials used to repair potholes. Then a blowtorch is used to adhere the reliquefied asphalt around the edges of the pothole. Just like sticking a giant band-aid on the pothole! Efficient and durable! In the spring, Gatineau crews can seal up to 2,000 potholes within 24 hours! The traditional technique allows for a quick reaction. However, it is less durable, lasting for hours or days at the most. With the new technique, some 150 potholes can be repaired within the same period, but they remain in good condition for months, sometimes even a year! Thus, Ville de Gatineau opted for the winning combination of efficiency and durability! This new technique for repairing potholes is a fine example of our innovative efforts to upgrade our roads. The positive test results even encouraged Gatineau to file a patent application for this most innovative technique. Gatineau is stepping up its efforts to improve your comfort on the road With your collaboration and understanding, Gatineau s work crews will continue their excellent work of filling in potholes throughout the spring, relying on the technique described above and their experience.

6 Despite annual investments of $140,000, and twice the crews normally assigned to repairing potholes, drivers should continue to drive cautiously in the spring. For their own safety, Gatineau encourages residents to practice defensive driving and follow these recommendations: avoid driving through puddles because they may conceal large potholes; keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you; and promptly report potholes that look dangerous to or We thank you for your collaboration and would like to ensure you that, with your help, we will fulfill our duties and fill in the potholes. VILLE DE GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25, rue Laurier, C.P. 1970, succ. Hull, Gatineau (Québec) J8X 3Y9 lavie-laville@gatineau.ca

7 Spring 2006 Ordre de Gatineau recipients On May 3, Gatineau Mayor Marc Bureau and the chair of the Ordre de Gatineau jury, Robert Giroux, had the honour of disclosing the names of the recipients of the Ordre de Gatineau 2006, the highest distinction given out by Ville de Gatineau Recipients Jean-Pierre Blais, founder and Director General of the Centre de réadaptation La Ressource, the only centre that serves people with physical disabilities in Gatineau and its surroundings. Thanks to the commitment shown by Mr. Blais, La Ressource provides leading edge rehabilitation and integration services, without being attached to any other health care facility. Hugo Girard, known on the provincial and even international stage as the strongest man in the world, is also the President of the Canadian Federation of Strength Athletes. Mr. Girard, who has been a member of the Gatineau police force for ten years, is heavily involved with young people, speaking in schools to make students aware of the dangers associated with drugs and steroids. Antoine Grégoire, a major builder in Gatineau, has given 50 years of his life to community and economic development projects, including the Guadeloupe Foundation. An electrician-entrepreneur, his commitment was noteworthy as President - Director General of the Société d aménagement de l Outaouais from 1970 to 1980 we have him to thank for the lac Beauchamp development and the lac Leamy infrastructures and as Director General of the Société de transport de l Outaouais from 1980 to Awards Ceremony The medals were given out on Thursday, May 25, at salle Jean-Despréz, Maison du Citoyen. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Mayor of Gatineau and members of the Municipal Council. The Mayor awarded the medals showing the seal of the Ordre de Gatineau and a gold pin to the recipients of this great honour. To view the video on the awarding of medals, click here.

8 VILLE DE GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25, rue Laurier, C.P. 1970, succ. Hull, Gatineau (Québec) J8X 3Y9

9 Spring 2006 The greening of Gatineau: 100,000 trees over four years! Ville de Gatineau is seeing green and making a commitment to plant 100,000 trees by the end of This year alone it intends to plant between 5,000 and 10,000 of them. Part of its plan involves handing out free seedlings to organizations interested in helping to green up the city this spring. It might repeat the exercise in the fall with residents. Watch the Web site and the news. Quebec s ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune contributed more than 5,000 seedlings to Gatineau for this project. The Tree Canada Foundation did its part through a grant. VILLE DE GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25, rue Laurier, C.P. 1970, succ. Hull, Gatineau (Québec) J8X 3Y9 lavie-laville@gatineau.ca

10 Spring 2006 Fleurir Gatineau contest! Ville de Gatineau and the Corporation du parc floral des Nations invites all you avid gardeners to join the Fleurir Gatineau contest by landscaping your property. Our goal is to help beautify the city with help from its residents and to reward their efforts and achievements. You can sign up for the contest between June 5 and July 2, Get more information about the contest and a registration form through: , extension 2188 municipal library service points VILLE DE GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25, rue Laurier, C.P. 1970, succ. Hull, Gatineau (Québec) J8X 3Y9 lavie-laville@gatineau.ca

11 Spring 2006 Take part in it! Municipal Council Tuesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Masson-Angers service centre Information: , extension 4026 Commission Gatineau, Ville en santé Thursday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m. Maison du Citoyen, salle des Comités Information: , extension 2174 Commission consultative sur les choix stratégiques Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Gatineau service centre, conference room 144 boulevard de l'hôpital Information: Consultation on housing Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Maison du Citoyen, salle des Fêtes From 7 to 10:30 p.m. 25 rue Laurier (Hull sector) Information: Commission des loisirs, des sports et de la vie communautaire Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. Gatineau service centre, conference room From 7 to 10:30 p.m. Information: , extension 2110

12 Commission consultative sur l'environnement et le développement durable Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Gatineau service centre, hearing room 144 boulevard de l'hôpital Information: , extension 4088 Question period open to the public For the dates, public hours and locations of upcoming meetings of the Comité consultatif agricole Commission permanente sur l habitation and Comité consultatif d urbanisme, call , extension VILLE DE GATINEAU'S ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Service des communications 25, rue Laurier, C.P. 1970, succ. Hull, Gatineau (Québec) J8X 3Y9 lavie-laville@gatineau.ca

13 Piscine bien clôturée! HAUTEUR MINIMALE D UNE CLÔTURE AUTOUR D UNE PISCINE OU D UN SPA (english version) Depuis le 24 octobre 2005, la Ville de Gatineau dispose d une nouvelle réglementation d urbanisme touchant la hauteur des clôtures entourant une piscine ou un spa. Ainsi, nous vous rappelons que la hauteur minimale exigée pour les clôtures entourant une piscine ou un spa a été fixée à 1,5 mètre. Cette norme est légèrement supérieure à la norme minimale reconnue de 1,22 mètre par la Société de sauvetage du Québec. Cette disposition ne s applique cependant pas à un spa muni d un couvercle doté d un dispositif de verrouillage. d au moins 1,5 mètre. Quoiqu aucun permis ne soit requis pour l installation d une clôture en zone résidentielle, une clôture doit être placée à une distance minimale d un mètre de la piscine ou du spa,à l exception d une clôture intégrée à une piscine hors terre. L espace libre entre le niveau fini du sol et le dessous de la clôture doit être inférieur à 0,10 mètre. Dans le cas d une clôture intégrée à même la structure de la piscine hors terre, la hauteur hors sol de la paroi de la piscine et de la clôture incorporée doit être Pour plus de renseignements à ce sujet, veuillez communiquer avec la Division d urbanisme de votre centre de services (Aylmer : ; Buckingham : ; Gatineau : ; Hull : ; Masson-Angers : , poste 3113). MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR POOL AND SPA ENCLOSURES Since October 24, 2005, Ville de Gatineau has had a new urban by-law on the height of enclosures surrounding pools and spas. We would like to remind you that the minimum height requirement for pool and spa enclosures is 1.5 metres. This is slightly higher than the minimum of 1.22 metres recognized by Quebec s Lifesaving Society. This provision does not apply to spas with covers that lock. Although no permit is required to install an enclosure in a residential zone, a fence must be located at a minimum of one metre from the pool or spa, with the exception of fences that are built onto above ground pools. The space between the highest finished grade and the bottom of the fence must be less than 0.10 metres. For fences that are part of above ground pools, the height from the ground next to the pool to the top of the fence must be at least 1.5 metres. For additional information on this topic, please contact the Division d urbanisme at your service centre (Aylmer : ; Buckingham : ; Gatineau : ; Hull : ; Masson-Angers : , poste 3113) Ville de Gatineau. Tous droits réservés. Dernière modification : :48