Traffic Light Modernization with Artificial Intelligence
Council approved a professional services contract for the modernization of seven intersections along Cavendish Boulevard and Fleet Road using artificial intelligence technology. A public tender launched on February 26, 2026, drew five bids. The lowest conforming bidder was Stantec Experts-Conseils Ltée, at a price of $124,927.34 plus applicable taxes. The scope of work includes traffic counts and analysis at each intersection, an AI proposal, preparation of plans and specifications, construction supervision, and post-construction services. At the meeting, Mayor Tordjman said that the AI system will analyze traffic flow in real time and reduce wait times at red lights when no cross-traffic is present. [1:49:21]
Hydro-Québec Conduit and Wiring Installation
Council approved and ratified a contract with Hydro-Québec for the installation of conduits and new wiring on various streets in District 7, specifically Redwood, Sabin, and sections of Holland, for a total amount of $91,756.66 plus applicable taxes. Councillor Erdelyi explained at the meeting that this work is part of the City’s ongoing multi-year program to replace underground conduits and wiring for its street lights. He noted that using Hydro-Québec for this work, rather than an outside contractor, resulted in a cost approximately one-third lower because Hydro-Québec was already performing significant work in the area and was able to incorporate the City’s project efficiently. This work will extend the operational life of the City’s street lighting infrastructure along the affected streets. [1:53:32]
Sidewalk Reconstruction
Council approved a contract for sidewalk reconstruction and repairs to Rampore Construction for a total amount of $665,950 plus applicable taxes. Councillor Erdelyi noted at the meeting that the City will be doing more sidewalk work this year than in previous years, reflecting accumulated need across the community. He also pointed out that the engineering staff typically sets aside funds for a second batch of repairs later in the season, usually in August, and encouraged residents who notice deteriorated sidewalks to report them by email so that additional sections can be incorporated into the second phase. [1:55:03]
Seniors Drop-In Centre Partnership Renewed with Cummings Centre
The City of Côte Saint-Luc and the Cummings Centre have operated a seniors drop-in program together since 2016, when the original program run by the CLSC René-Cassin lost its funding and faced closure. The program serves older adults with cognitive challenges such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, and provides respite support for their caregivers. Under the renewal agreement approved at the meeting, the Cummings Centre will continue to use a designated classroom, an adjoining garden, and a private office space within the Aquatic and Community Centre, beginning December 15, 2026. The Cummings Centre will pay the City $21,537.81 plus applicable taxes for the first year, with a 2.5% annual indexation applied in any renewal terms. At the meeting, Councillor Shuster described the program as a Cummings Centre satellite campus at the ACC offering respite for caregivers of seniors. [1:48:21]
Childcare Use Approved at 5750 Hudson Avenue
Council gave final adoption to a resolution authorizing a specific construction, alteration, or occupancy proposal for the property at 5750 Hudson Avenue, identified as Lot 1 052 573, located in the RU-42 zone. The proposal authorizes a retail use consisting specifically of childcare services in a nursery, day-care facility, or kindergarten at that location. This type of authorization requires a formal council resolution in addition to standard zoning compliance, as it falls within a category of land uses that must receive specific council approval before a permit can be issued. The resolution also directs the City to publish a public notice announcing that a register will be held for qualified voters, as required under Quebec municipal planning law. At the meeting, Mayor Tordjman noted that residents will be informed of the date of the register when it is scheduled. The approval reflects the City’s ongoing effort to support family services within appropriate mixed-use areas. [1:57:24]
Election Expenses Reserve Fund: By-Law Amendment Introduced
Council received a notice of motion and tabled draft By-law 2613-1, which proposes to amend the existing by-law governing the City’s dedicated reserve fund for municipal election expenses. Bill 49 or An Act to amend the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities, the Municipal Ethics and Good Conduct Act, which came into force on November 5, 2021, requires municipalities to establish and maintain a fund sufficient to cover the costs of the next general election. The previous annual allocation set under By-law 2613 was $93,000 per year for the 2022 to 2025 period. The proposed amendment would increase the annual contribution to $103,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, reflecting the anticipated higher cost of the next general election. At the meeting, Mayor Tordjman noted that this is a legal obligation under provincial law. Formal adoption of the by-law is scheduled for the May 11, 2026, council meeting. [1:38:30]
Code of Ethics Amended to Add Post-Employment Restrictions
Council received a notice of motion and tabled draft By-law 2580-1, which proposes amendments to the City’s existing code of ethics and good conduct for municipal employees. The changes are required to bring the code into compliance with provincial legislation enacted through Bill 49 or An Act to amend the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities. The law introduced new obligations respecting ethics and professional conduct in municipal matters. The first new provision prohibits all municipal employees from accepting gifts, hospitality, or any other benefit from suppliers of goods or services if doing so could compromise their independence of judgment or integrity. The second new provision introduces a 12-month post-employment restriction that prohibits senior employees, including the Director General, the City Clerk, and the Treasurer, from accepting positions as directors or officers of any organization in a way that would give them or others an undue advantage based on their prior role with the City. Formal adoption is scheduled for the May 11, 2026, council meeting. [1:39:46]
Jewish Heritage Month Resolution
Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring every month of May as Jewish Heritage Month in the City of Côte Saint-Luc. The resolution was introduced by Mayor Tordjman at the start of the meeting, on the eve of Yom Hazikaron, noting that several council members had come directly from a Federation commemoration event before the meeting began.
The resolution cites Statistics Canada data noting that the Jewish population in Canada is approximately 400,000, representing more than 1% of the total Canadian population and making Canada home to the fourth-largest Jewish community in the world. It also references the federal government’s adoption of Bill S-232 in 2019, an act designating May as Canadian Jewish Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions Jewish Canadians have made to the country’s social, economic, political, and cultural life. Council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution, with all councillors seconding it collectively without the need for a named seconder. [0:06:02]
Road Marking Paint Resolution Sent to Federal Government
Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Government of Canada to review federal regulations that restrict the chemical composition of traffic marking paints. Current rules under the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations require municipalities to use water-based paints, which deteriorate significantly faster than previously permitted alternatives, particularly in high-traffic areas and during Quebec winters. Councillor Erdelyi explained at the meeting that road line paint often fades well before the end of winter, sometimes as early as a quarter of the way through the season. The resolution calls on Environment and Climate Change Canada to conduct a comprehensive review of the VOC regulations to allow for safer, more durable alternatives, and urges the federal government to provide interim funding to offset higher maintenance costs including for inlaid thermoplastic line markings. [1:43:04]