COUNCIL FILE NO. 08- ~/)'1 COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 13
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_} A. Future Street Acceptance. _} B. Quitclaim of Easement(s). _} C. Dedication of Easement(s). _} D. Release of Restriction(s) . .20 E. Request for Star in Hollywood Walk of Fame. _} F. Brass Plaque(s) in San Pedro Sport Walk. _} G. Resolution to Vacate or Ordinance submitted in response to Council action. _} H. Approval of plans/specifications submitted by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
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Office of the City Engineer
Los Angeles, California
To the Honorable Council SEP 2 4 2008 Ofthe City of Los Angeles
Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13
SUBJECT:
Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk RICHARD DONNER
RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. That the City Council designate the unnumbered location situated one sidewalk square southerly of and between numbered locations 34G and 34g as shown on Sheet 16 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Richard Donner at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.
B. Inform the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce of the Council's action on this matter.
C. That this report be adopted prior to the date of the ceremony on October 16, 2008.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee.
TRANSMITTALS:
1. Unnumbered communication dated September 8, 2008, from the Hollywood Historic Trust of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, biographical information and excerpts from the minutes of the Chamber's meeting with recommendations. City Council -2- C. D. No. 13
DISCUSSION:
The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame the name of Richard Donner. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11 :30 a.m.
The communicant's request is in accordance with City Council action of October 18, 1978, under Council File No. 78-3949. Following the Council's action of approval, and upon proper application and payment of the required fee, an installation permit can be secured at 201 N. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Counter 23.
Respectfully submitted,
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Office of the City Engineer
Los Angeles, California
To the Honorable Council SEP 2 4 Z008 Of the City of Los Angeles
Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13
SUBJECT:
Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk RICHARD DONNER
RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. That the City Council designate the unnumbered location situated one sidewalk square southerly of and between numbered locations 340 and 34g as shown on Sheet 16 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Richard Donner at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.
B. Inform the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce of the Council's action on this matter.
C. That this report be adopted prior to the date of the ceremony on October 16, 2008.
" FISCAL IMP ACT STATEMENT:
No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee.
TRANSMITTALS:
1. Unnumbered communication dated September 8, 2008, from the Hollywood Historic Trust of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, biographical information and excerpts from the minutes of the Chamber's meeting with recommendations. City Council -2- C. D. No. 13
DISCUSSION:
The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame the name ofllichard Donner. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11 :30 a.m.
The communicant's request is in accordance with City Council action of October 18, 1978, under Council File No. 78-3949. Following the Council's action of approval, and upon proper application and payment of the required fee, an installation permit can be secured at 201 N. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Counter 23.
Respectfully submitted,
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sm: DonnerR.02 (213)482-7055 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23 Bureau of Street Services Administration · RECEIVED SEP 12 2008 CENTRAL DISTRICT * PERMIT COUNTER ' * ** * * .ffO tlVWOOP .. CJ..lAMB~R OF COMMERC~
September 8, 2008 DOUBLE STAR CEREMONY
Mr. Gary L. Moore Public Works Engineering Att: Lemuel Paco 201 N. Figueroa, 3"' Floor, M.S. 503 Los Angeles, CA 90014
Dear Mr. Moore:
The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has approved the below listed name for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame:
RICHARD DONNER -(Category -MOTION PICTURES) Requested star location to be 6712 Hollywood Blvd. south side of the street, in front oftbe Egyptian Theatre. The star for RICHARD DONNER will be placed in the second row next to the original row closest to the property. The stars situated in the original row where star is near are DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS (34G) to the West and DOLLY PARTON (34g) to the East. According to sheet# 16 plan 13788, RICHARD DONNER'S star has no designated number. The dedication ceremony which will be a double ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. The second star will be for LAUREN SHULER DONNER. Letter to follow.
Thank you for your cooperation in this request. I look forward to a response from your office soon.
The following materials are enclosed: RICHARD DONNER'S bio, the Board of Director's Minutes and Property Owner's Consent Form.
Sincerely,
Ana Martinez-Holler Vice President, Media Relations cc: Mayor Villaraigosa Leron Gubler Council Pres. Garcetti Ralph Pipes Sally Castto Top End Canst. Inspector Gladden Sandra McClellan Sgt. Mike Arminio Carmine Goglia TopherBest RECEIVED
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce SEP 12 2008 CENTRAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERMIT COUNTER Wednesday, July 17, 2002 MINUTES
Attending: Burke, Diehl, Dohy, Dudas, Folb, Grant, Herner, Hill, Kaneko, I Vice chair Van Cleve called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. Approval of Minutes from June 19. 2002 I Walk ofFame Recommendations Grant reported on the star ceremony yesterday for Robert Wagner. Mike Myers is next week. Grant has a tourist-season lineup. Steven Spielberg would like to have a ceremony in December. Richard Donner and Jackie Chan were also recommended for stars on the Walk ofFame. . Grant, Smith (MSP) to accept the recommendations. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02p.m. Respectfully submitted, Todd Lindgren Director of Government Affairs RICHARD DONNER BIOGRAPHY Director/producer Richard Donner is the creative force behind some of the most popular movies of the last twenty years: "The Omen", "Superman", "Free Willy", the "Lethal Weapon" series and "Maverick". His career started in front of the camera as an actor in Martin Ritt's television production of W. Somerset Maugham's "Of Human Bondage". After this brief stint, Ritt gave him a piece of advice that was to change his life. "Marty told me I'd never make it as an actor because I couldn't take direction," recalled Donner, "but he thought I could give it, so he offered me a job as his assistant." Donner continued assisting Ritt and many other great live television directors. After moving to Los Angeles, he won the assignment of directing his friend Steve McQueen for the television series "Wanted: Dead or Alive". In 1961, he directed Charles Bronson in "X-15", a melodrama about Air Force test pilots. He continued directing such television series as "The Twilight Zone", "The Fugitive", "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." and "Kojak". During the 1970's, Donner directed several acclaimed movies-of-the-week, and in 1975 directed his first successful major feature, "The Omen", which was released the following year to record-setting business. He next took on the task of transferring the adventures of the most popular pulp hero in five decades to film. Under his direction, "Superman -The Movie" became one ofthe all-time biggest international hits. Four films followed the success of "Superman": "Inside Moves"; "The Toy" starring Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor; "Ladyhawk", by far his favorite for many reasons, (most importantly because he fell in love with producer Lauren Shuler, who later became his wife) and "The Goonies", produced with Steven Spielberg. In "Lethal Weapon", Donner introduced two cops who would become the Cinema's most popular crime fighting duo, played by Danny Glover and Mel Gibson. "Lethal Weapon 2" proved even more successful, and the two stars teamed up for "Lethal Weapon 3", released in May of 1992, which went on to become one of the highest grossing pictures of all time, earning over $150 million. Donner also produced and directed "Scrooged", starring Bill Murray and the affecting "Radio Flyer" and executive produced the thriller, "Lost Boys", directed by Joel Schumacher. He served as executive producer on the HBO television series, "Tales From the Crypt," (for which he directed the pilot) and the Saturday morning cartoon of the same narne. Donner executive produced the hit family movies: "Free Willy", "Free Willy 2", and "Free Willy 3". He directed and produced "Maverick," starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner, "Assassins," starring Antonio Banderas and Sylvester Stallone, and "Conspiracy Theory," starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts. "Lethal Weapon 4", with all the favorites, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Rene Russo and Joe Pesci, was released in July of 1998, this time introducing Chris Rock and Jet Li. The Lethal Weapon quartet has grossed close to a billion dollars. His film, "Timeline", based on the Michael Crichton novel for Paramount Pictures, was released in early 2004. Donner's film, "16 Blocks", written by Richard Wenk, starring Bruce Willis, Mos ·Def and David Morse, opened in March 2006. "Superman II, The Richard Donner Cuf' was released in November, 2006. FILMS DIRECTED BY RICHARD DONNER 1961 "X-15" 1968. "SALT AND PEPPER" 1970 "LOLA" A.K.A "lWINKY' 1976 "THE OMEN" 1978 "SUPERMAN" 1980 "INSIDE MOVES" 1982 "THE TOY" 1985 "LADYHAWKE" 1985 "THE GOONIES" 1987 "LETHAL WEAPON" 1988 "SCROOGED" 1989 "LETHAL WEAPON 2" 1991 · "RADIO FLYER" 1992 "LETHAL WEAPON 3" 1994 "MAVERICK" 1995 "ASSASSINS" 1997 "CONSPIRACY THEORY" 1999 "LETHAL WEAPON 4" 2003 "TIMELINE" 2006 "16 BLOCKS" 2006 "SUPERMAN II:The Richard Donner Cut"