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COUNCIL FILE NO. t)q .~~f7:; COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 13

APPROVAL FOR ACCELERATED PROCESSING DIRECT TO CITY COUNCIL

The attached Council File may be processed directly to Council pursuant to the procedure approved June 26, 1990, (CF 83-1075-81) without being referred to the Public Works Committee because the action on the file checked below is deemed to be routine and/or administrative in nature:

-} A. Future Street Acceptance. -} B. Quitclaim of Easement(s). -} C. Dedication of Easement(s). -} D. Release of Restriction(s) . ..10 E. Request for Star in 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 County Flood Control District.

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Office of the City Engineer

Los Angeles California

To the Honorable Council

Of the City of Los Angeles NOV 242009

Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13

SUBJECT:

Hollywood Boulevard and - Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk-

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the City Council designate Location No. 44b as shown on Sheet 9 of Plan D-13788 for the for the installation of the name of Leslie Caron at 6153 .

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 December 8,2009.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee.

TRANSMITTALS:

1. Uunumbered communication dated November 13, 2009, from the Hollywood Historic Trust ofthe 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 ofthe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame the name of Leslie Caron. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 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, VJ~ ?Il- Lemuel M. Paco, P.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering

sm:wof. Caron.OJ (213) 482-7055 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23 n Bureau of Street Services Administration ".I- ,.. -): * '* ** * ~OLLVWOOD WALK OF FAMt::

November 13, 2009

Mr. Gary Lee Moore Public Works Engineering Att; Lemuel Pace 201 N. Figueroa St. 3rd Floor, M.S. 503 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Fax 213 482-7007

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: .

LESLIE CARON (Category-MOTION PICTURES)- Requested star location to be 6153 Hollywood Blvd. south side of the street. The star for LESLIE CARON will be situated between the stars of (43B), to the east and which is numbered (448) to the west. According to sheet #9 plan 13788, LESLIE CARON'S star is numbered 44b ..The dedication ceremony is SCheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.

Thank you for your cooperation in this request. I look forward to a response from your office soon. If you have questions call me at (323) 468-1376. .

The following materials are enclosed: LESLIE CARON's bio, and the Board of Director's Minutes.

Sinc/t, . ,.c.:iJa lneZ-Holle-r------L./ Vic~l.President, Media Relations/ Producer Hollywood Walk of Fame cc: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Councilman Eric GarceUi Ralph Pipes Castro Leron Gubler Sg!. Mike Arminio Top End Constructors Inspector Andrews Sandra McClellan Topher Best Carmine Goglia JUNE 18,2008 - Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Minutes

The following celebrities were selected to be honored with Walk of Fame stars during the annual Walk of Fame selection meeting on June 13,2004. The names presented by Chairman Earl Lestz are as follows:

The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2009 are: MOTION PICTURES: Tinkerbell, , Leslie Caron, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey, Jr., Charles Durning, , , Sir Ben Klngsley and William H. Macy

TELEVISION: Mark Burnett, , Chuck Lorre, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, and John Stamos

RECORDING: Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, . Doug Morris, RUSH, Shakira and The Village People

RADIO: Bill Handel and Harry Shearer

Motion was made by Diehl and seconded by Goldman to accept the recommendations of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for the 2009 Walk of Fame recipients. Motion Passed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

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Nicole Shahenian Vice President of Public Policy Martinez-Holler, Ana

From: Jeanne O'Keefe [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 20099:53 AM To: Martinez-Holler, Ana Subject: ' Leslie Caron bio

From her publisher Ana and, according to Wikipedia, she was born in Boulogne-sur-Seine, Seine (now Boulogne- Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine),

From: Petrone, Bennett (Ben) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:44 AM To: Jeanne O'Keefe Subject: RE: bio

Hi Jeanne,

Here is Leslie's latest version of her bio. We've gone through several drafts with her. Thanks:

Discovered in 1950 by Gene kelly for "An American in ", Leslie Caron did, during her contract with MGM a series of notable films: Liti for which she was nominated for an oscar - The Glass Slipper, where she did her best ballet dancing -The academy award film with - , again with Maurice Chevalier - The L-Shaped room for which she was nominated for an Oscar, and won the Golden Globe - Father Gaose with - and more recently, Damage for , then Chocolat for Lasse Hallstrom and for . She won an Emmy in 2007 for her guest role as a rape victim in "Recall" in Law & Order SVU. She has been married three times, has two children by husband . Leslie is selling the Auberge she created in Burgundy to devote her full time to the American promotion of her book "Thank Heaven" already in reprint in England where it was launched in October. Leslie is also in preparation to appear in Paris in Steven Sondheim's "", which starts' rehearsing in January. She is playing Mrs Armfeldt, with Kristin-Scott Thomas as Desiree and as Frederick. Today she lives in Paris.

1 "Why should I write at all, I ask myself. Yes, of course, there is nothing forcing me to reveal what is, after all, only a personal experience, considering that I'm a very secretive person who shuns self realization. Here was the real conflict: Should I hide like a crab under a stone and go without a ripple, or testify and bear witness? Perhaps it is my old habit of storing everything, recycling things if I can, passing on the treasures I have accumulated, that compelled me finally to leave a trace of the remarkable people I have known and the events I have experienced." -Leslie Caron, TII.ANKHEAVEN Revelations From THANK HEA VEN By Leslie Caron

.:. For the first time Leslie Caron shares her feelings and experiences with stars such as Garland (right after her attempted in an airplane bathroom), , Gene KeIly,and

.:. Why after leaving her husband for Hollywood heartthrob , she said no to his marriage proposal

.:. Her little white lie to concerning a certain pork dish at a dinner party

.:. The moment that she learned was in love with her

.:. The meltdown of a young on the set of

.:. Which one of her Gigi co-stars was a constant complainer during filming

.:. The shock of learning her voice in Gigiwas going to be dubbed

.:. Why she's not a fanof Kirk, or for that matter

.:. How despite never meeting her, James Dean had a habit of teIling friends the two were "very close"

.:. Why was her inspiration for CindereIla

.:. Why was one of the most interesting people in HoIlywood

.:. Why Cary Grant was one of Leslie's greatest co-stars

.:. And most notoriously, why she did not steal the role of Gigi from Leslie Caron: Filmography:

Leslie will also be playing the role of "Mrs Armfeldt" in the Paris production of "Little Night Music" this February.

I. "Law & Order: Special Victims ... aka - Le sentier du courage Unit" .... Lorraine Delmas (1 (France) episode, 2006) 15. Lenin: The Train (1988) (TV) ...... aka "Law & Order: SVU" (USA: Nadia promotional abbreviation) ... aka Der Zug (West ) ... aka "Special Victims Unit" (New ... aka II treno di Lenin (: first Zealand: English title) season title) - Recall (2006) TV episode ...... aka Quel treno per Pietrogrado Lorraine Delmas (Italy) 2. Le divorce (2003) .... Suzanne de ... aka Un train pour Petrograd Persand (France) 3. Murder on the Orient Express 16. The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (200 I)(TV) .... Sra. Alvarado (1988) (TV) 4. Chocolat (2000) .... Madame Audel 17. "" .... Nicole Sauguet (3 5. The Last of the Blonde Bombshells episodes, 1987) (2000) (TV) .... Madeleine - Redemption (1987) TV episode .... Nicole Sauguet 6. The Reef(1999) .... Regine De - Obsession, Possession (1987) Chantelle TV episode .... Nicole Sauguet ... aka Das Riff (Germany: TV title) - Opening Moves (1987) TV ... aka Passion'S Way (USA) episode .... Nicole Sauguet 7. The Ring (1996) (TV) .... Madame 18. Le genie du faux (1985) (TV) de Saint Marne 19. La diagonale du fou (1984) ...... aka Danielle Steel's The Ring Henia Liebskind (USA: complete title) ... aka Dangerous Moves (USA) 8. "The Great War and the Shaping of 20. "Master of the Game" (1984) TV the " .... Czarina mini-series .... Solange Dunas Aleksandra Romanov (I episode, 21. Imperativ (1982) .... Mother 1996) ... aka Imperative (USA) ... aka "1914-1918" (UK) ... aka Imperatyw (Poland) - Hatred and Hunger (1996) TV ... aka L'imperatif (France) (narration) 22. "Tales of the Unexpected" .... 9. Let It Be Me (1995) .... Marguerite Nathalie Vareille (1 episode, 1982) ... aka Love Dance (UK) ... aka "Roald Dahl's Tales of the 10. Funny BoneS (1995) .... Katie Unexpected" Parker - Run, Rabbit, Run (1982) TV 11. Guerriers et captives (1994) episode .... Nathalie Vareille ... aka Guerreros y cautivas 23. "Mon meilleur Noel" .... La Nuit (1 () episode, 1981) ... aka Warriors and Prisoners - L'oiseau bleu (1981) TV episode 12. The Genius (1993) .... La Nuit 13. Damage (1992) .... Elizabeth 24. Chanel Solitaire (1981 ) (uncredited) Prideaux 25. Kontrakt (1980) (TV) .... Penelope ... aka Fatale (France) ... aka The Contract (USA) 14. Courage Mountain (1990) .... Jane 26. Tous vedettes (1980) .... Lucille Hillary Berger Leslie Caron: Filmography:

Leslie will also be playing the role of "Mrs Armfeldt" in the Paris production of "Little Night Music" this February .

... aka All Stars (International: ... aka Le quattro verita (Italy) English title) ... aka Three Fables of Love (USA) 44. The L-Shaped Room (1962) .... Jane 27. Goldengirl (1979) .... Dr. Sammv Fosset Lee 45. Guns of Darkness (1962) .... Claire 28. "Docteur Erika Werner" (1978) TV Jordan series .... Erika Werner 46. Fanny (1961) .... Fanny 29. Nicole (1978) .... Nicole 47. The Subterraneans (1960) ...... aka Crazed (USA: DVD title) Mardou Fox ... aka The Widow's Revenge (USA: 48. Austerlitz (1960) .... Mile de alternative title) Vaudey 30. Valentino (1977) .... Alia Nazimova ... aka La battaglia di Austerlitz ... aka 's Valentino .(Italy) (Australia) ... aka Napoleone ad Austerlitz 31. L'homme qui aimait les femmes (Italy) (1977) .... Vera ... aka The Battle of Austerlitz ... aka The Man Who Loved Women (USA) (USA) 32. Serail (1976) .... Celeste 49. The Man Who Understood Women ... aka Surreal Estate (USA) (1959) .... Ann Garantier 33. "QB VII" (1974) TV mini-series .... 50. "lTV Play of the Week" .... Therese Angela Kelno (unknown episodes) Tarde (1 episode, 1959) 34. Carola (1973) (TV) .... Carola ... aka "Play of the Week" (UK: Janssen short title) . 35. Purple Night (1972) - The Wild Bird (1959) TV 36. Chandler (1971) .... Katherine episode .... Therese Tarde Creighton 51. The Doctor's Dilemma (1958) .... 37. Madron (1970) .... Sister Mary Mrs. Dubedat ... aka His Name Was Madron (UK) 52. Gigi (1958) Gigi 53. Gaby (1956) Gaby 38. II padre di famiglia (1969) .... Paola, 54. Daddy Long Legs (1955) .... Julie la moglie di Marco Andre ... aka Jeux d'adultes (France) 55. The Glass Slipper (1955) .... Ella ... aka The Head of the Family 56. (1953) .... Lili Daurier (USA) . 57. (1953) .... 39. Paris brille-t-il? (1966) .... Francoise Mademoiselle (segment LaM "Mademoiselle") ... aka Is Paris Burning? (USA) ... aka Equilibrium 40. Promise Her Anvthing (1965) ...... aka Three Stories of Love Michelle O'Brien 58. Glory AUey (1952) .... Angela 41. A Very Special Favor (1965) .... Dr. Evans Lauren Boullard 59. (1951) .... 42. Father Goose (1964) .... Catherine Madeline Minot Freneau 60. An American in Paris (1951) .... 43. Les quatre verites (1962) .... Annie Lise Bouvier (segment "Les deux pigeons") ... aka Las cuatro verdades (Spain) Contact: Ben Petrone, 212.366.2440 [email protected] THANK HEA VEN A Memoir

by Leslie Caron

II Caron provides countless dishy details about her exploits, which are sure to entertain-film buffs, Caron fans and aspiring actors." - Publishers Weekly

"The sense of how fleeting fame and happiness are permeates the book ... For those interested in

Caron and her career or in general biographies. tI_ Library Journal

"Caron recounts her life and career as Hollywood's 'little French girl' in chatty, charming style, revealing an often troubled woman behind the glamorous image of an international movie star ... The author is a diplomatic memoirist, with mostly good things to say about co-stars ... The little French girl spins an engrossing yam. ,t- Kirkus l--~~~e _~a!~n_~e[l!l~c!t.h~..Qolc!ep_1!g_e_of?.911r-Y<2~d.:8-Pl?~~g E!.gl!s~iE.MQ~rp.~~t2als}!k.?fl.!}A..11!.e!/Ea3if! .:-.'~F~~~~~e~:Fon~';;~:5~~:. Paris and Gigi, she was the epitome of chic, glamour, talent, and sophistication. Women wanted to be her and , men wanted to be with her. Her leacling men included Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Cary Grant. Off-screen she .dated America's most eligible bachelor, heartthrob, Warren Beatty, making Leslie the envy of women everywhere. From the outside looking in Leslie Caron has had a charmed life. This is only half true. In her Iong-awaited memoir, THANK HEA VEN (Viking; $25.95; ISBN: 978-0-670·02134-5; on sale November 30, 2009), Caron delivers a no-holds-barred, unsentimental, and honest recollection of her life in ~Hollywoo In THANK HEA VEN Caron candidly shares her remarkable life story; love affairs and motherhood; divorces; and crippling depression; and, finally, her recovery ....;.!'!'~'!"'i'!jl""""'€"!¥'i~~~~Bi~!'t_ i-Bnkcepcr mr a sasEling seEl aHa srealaast m Eargt:lB8:y, eveH as she e9atinues her Emmy award w,ffinffig Yo.:§..rl;;tede eutstaa4ing werle in film aHa On televisioB. The list ofLesIie Caron's friends and acquaintances reads like a Hollywood Who's Who: , , Howard Hughes, Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minne1li, , Barbra Streisand, , and Henry Fonda.just to name a few.

) has coped all her life with ispainfully insecurijey. Her lifi!!leng inseeurities e-evelepeJ-..a.Asa child growing in war-torn Paris with a French father and American mother te-whom lillwm1!i.llill:!~l!!iJ!lUllelts§""'!Illi~oM ••• .aiel was ever gooe e:aeagh. Having a maIB.eultural baekgroun4;-sh,e always she felt alienated from the French !!i ·(i/Y: \ .:;iii/). and Americans alike. And her move to Hollywood. while exciting and filled with on-screen successes. was a ....., struggle too: Leslie didn't learn English perfectly and had to depend on the kindness of her fellow actors for everything from housing accommodations to learning to drive a car.

In THANK REA VEN Caron sets the record straight regarding falsely rumored tabloid accounts of her escapades, among them that she "stole" the role of Gigi from Audrey Hepburn ...and she discusses in detail triumphs and heartbreaks of her life: the elation of getting the part of Lise in An American in Paris, the anger

disappointment in hearing on the street that her songs in Gigi would be dubbed; the joy of her two Academy Award nominations for Lili and The DShaped Room, and the most devastating blow of all, the suicide of her mother...... >::i, ...... ••...... >,··· At times both poignant and hilarious, THANK REA JlEN will enthrall both new and vintage fans alike. .i,< .

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