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Council weighs permit and refundable fee for last-minute public gatherings after recent protests
Summary
Officials discussed a draft information form and a potential fee to require organizers of impromptu events to provide contact information and pay a fee (suggested at $250), with concerns raised about constitutionality and fairness. Council agreed to convene a small committee including law enforcement and residents to draft a policy.
Staff member S8 introduced a draft form and proposed fee intended to address last-minute uses of public space and cleanup burdens. S8 said the form would require organizers to submit contact information in advance and pay a fee; the draft included a refundable element if the organizer left the site clean.
Chair S2 and others raised concerns about constitutional limits on charging…
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