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File #: 25-017   
Type: Administrative Items Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/13/2025 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 2/18/2025 Final action:
Title: Approve and authorize the execution of a License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment, LLC, for the management and operation of the Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East located at 18381 Goldenwest Street.
Attachments: 1. Att #1 - Draft License Agreement, 2. Att #2 - Addendum to Master EIR, 3. 2/14 Sup Com, 4. 2/18 Sup Com, 5. 2/18 Sup Com Carey Memo
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager

PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services

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Approve and authorize the execution of a License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment, LLC, for the management and operation of the Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East located at 18381 Goldenwest Street.
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to approve a License Agreement, between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment, LLC, for the management and operation of the Symphony of Flowers in a portion of Huntington Central Park East.

Financial Impact:
The City will receive a one-time license fee of $15,000 and will receive a portion of event revenue from various fees, including tickets, food and beverage sales, and sponsorships. Additionally, the City will receive 60% of parking fees collected in the reserved parking areas, which will be used for capital improvement projects benefiting the Huntington Central Park and the Huntington Beach Central Library, including the restoration of the library fountains and park irrigation systems. The City is guaranteed a minimum annual revenue of $150,000.

Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment, LLC, for the management and operation of Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East; and,

B) Approve Addendum to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (FMEIR) for Master Plan of Recreation Uses for Central Park, City of Huntington Beach, California - Symphony of Flowers Project (Certified 1999 FMEIR 1999) (State Clearinghouse No. 97091007) as adequate and complete in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
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