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Residents press council to curb large‑group feedings at Riverview Park; council asks staff to review rules and parks list
Summary
Residents near Riverview Park told council that weekly large food distributions near playgrounds create trash and safety concerns. Council asked staff to review the city’s permitting and park list and return with options to reduce conflicts.
Residents near Riverview Park told the Melbourne City Council on July 22 that weekly large food distributions are interfering with family uses of the park, creating litter and encouraging people to linger after events. Several residents asked council to remove Riverview Park from the city’s list of locations eligible for large‑group feeding or to adjust permitted days and times. Speakers said pavilions adjacent to playgrounds have been occupied during farmers market hours and that attendees sometimes remain in the park into the evening.
City Attorney Adam explained the legal framework: federal courts have treated food…
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