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Council approves Symphony of Flowers license; opponents cite wildlife and park concerns
Summary
After extended public comment citing bird habitat and park impacts, the council approved a license agreement with Flowers of the Sky Entertainment for a temporary light and water show at Huntington Central Park East and adopted a CEQA addendum; the vote was 7‑0.
The Huntington Beach City Council voted 7‑0 to authorize a license agreement with Flowers of the Sky Entertainment to stage the Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East and adopted an addendum to the park’s Final Master Environmental Impact Report.
The council’s action authorizes a license and revenue‑sharing arrangement and accepts the city staff environmental review that found the proposed installation and operating plan would not cause new or substantially increased significant environmental impacts beyond those evaluated in the certified master plan EIR.
Why it matters: The agreement aims to bring a multi‑night light and water installation to the city as a revenue‑generating cultural event. Opponents said the installation risks wildlife disturbance, park damage…
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