From: Paula Schaefer
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: VOTE YES Agenda # 24 - # 25-751 Gruel memo re Symphony of Flowers Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 1:01:38 PM
Council Members,
I urge you to vote YES and terminate the agreement regarding the Symphony of Flowers and prohibit the event promoter from attempting any future event. This specific has been a complete failure by the event promoter who has failed to comply with many terms of the agreement.
Additionally, I urge you to ensure that either the event promoter or the City repay Protect HB for the legal fees it incurred to require that appropriate environmental analysis was conducted. --
Paula A. Schaefer
09/16/2025
24 (25-751)
From: SUSAN MORABITO
To: [email protected]
Cc: Allison Plum; Cheryl Ekstedt; Ada Hand; Robyn Harer Subject: Please reject the Symphony of Flowers proposal. It’s very destructive to our great HB park wildlife! Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 2:36:28 PM
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Susan Morabito
Huntington Beach City Council Meeting Sept 16, 2025
Agenda Item No.24 (25-571)Termination of Symphony of
Flowers Event
Better late than never that at least one member of our city council acknowledges that “Feedback from residents has consistently reflected concerns that the event did not capture the character of Huntington Beach or provide the type of seasonal experience residents value.”
I strongly urge the council to approve the termination of the Symphony of Flowers in language that clearly states that the entire multi-year contract with the operator is being
terminated, and not merely a “sunsetting” of the first year.
The operator is in serious financial trouble, and on our end we are looking at a money pit of legal and regulatory issues. It’s time to retreat and declare victory. Our taxpayer dollars could and should be spent more judiciously on other community needs.
Please vote “YES” on this item.
Sincerely,
Harry McLachlan, H.B. resident
From: Pat Goodman
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected] Subject: Yes on Agenda # 8 and # 24 and pass a compliant Housing Element Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 11:05:54 AM
Please vote YES on consent item # 8 to extend the management contract with Mercy House to operate the Navigation Center. We're seeing great results for this service to our community.
Please vote YES on item # 24 to explore the termination of the Symphony of Flowers. I'm sure it seemed like a good idea at the time but as the details unfolded it was not a good location for this project, and may not fit the vibe of Huntington Beach.
Also related to housing, although not on the agenda, please approve the Housing Element - 6th Cycle in order to maintain local control of our planning and development operations here in Huntington Beach. A compliant Housing Element will also permit the city to apply for grants to assist those in need of housing services.
Thank you,
Pat Goodman
Huntington Beach, CA
On Monday, June 30, 2025 at 04:56:44 PM PDT, Pat Goodman <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mayor Burns and City Council,
Somewhat related to agenda #10 is political campaign signs. I hope that you will appoint a committee to address the bighte of political signs during the campaign signs that appear in public areas. I would be happy to serve on the committee.
Thank you.
Pat Goodman
From: H Meyers
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item 24 for September 16 City Council meeting Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 4:18:09 PM
I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I urge all City Council members to vote yes on Agenda Item #24, Explore Termination of Symphony of Flowers Event. This event is not appropriate for Central Park due to noise and other environmental impacts.
Thank you,
Hildy Meyers