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Public Comments - Speakers 29 - 33
29. Ash P commented that throwing more hate at a problem that was created by hate and greed is not the answer, but treating it with love and support is the only way for the community to heal and be safe. She challenges each member of Council to spend some time on the streets, volunteer with those organizations doing outreach, and for breakfast to meet the unhoused members of the community which she feels has been neglected by the City.
Ms. P indicated that there was no thought on how these proposed by-laws would directly affect and harm the community and the real community. She discussed concerns related to the proposed by-law that could potentially make it illegal to give out food to anyone in need which she feels is cruel and how this by-law has the potential of separating the community. She mentioned that It's on the streets with neighbors helping, neighbors, housed and unhoused, working together to heal and grow.
The Community Safety Committee adopted a procedural motion with a two-thirds majority to suspend the provisions of Section 2(18) of Procedural By-law 2019-100 to allow for the continuation of the Community Safety Committee meeting past 9:00 p.m. for those who pre-registered to speak at the Public Meeting.
30. Amy Pauley indicated that she has lived in Barrie all her life and that she works at Trinity Anglican Church downtown. She mentioned a vision where everyone can all be together in the community.
Ms. Pauley indicated that she was moved by the people who experienced fear and being unsafe, and she mentioned that Trinity Anglican has also experienced some of the same issues and wants to keep her members safe. She described that the church has hosted the breakfast program and opened its doors to those in need. She indicated that she has talked to outreach workers, and they need help to help others in need.
Ms. Pauley discussed the family reunification plan as being the first thing done in the commu...
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