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). __ j C. Dedication of Easement(s). _ ~ D. Release of Restriction(s). ~ 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. APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL FOR ACCELERATED PROCESSING: APPROVED DISAPPROVED* Council Office of the District Public Works Committee Chairperson *DISAPPROVED FILES WILL BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Please return to Council Index Section, Room 395 City Hall City Clerk Processing: Date notice and report copy mailed to interested parties advising of Council date for this item. Date ---- scheduled in Council. AFTER COUNCIL ACTION: __j Send copy of adopted report to the Real Estate Section, Development Services Division, Bureau of Engineering (Mail Stop No. 515) for further processing. __j Other: Send copies of adopted report an9 ORIGINAL RESQLUTION to Land Development Group. Attention: Jeff Moore (Mail Stop 901 t and to Survey Division, Attention Jim Lantry (Mail Stop 904) far further processing PLEASE DO NOT DETACH THIS APPROVAL SHEET FROM THE COUNCIL FILE ACCELERATED REVIEW PROCESS- E Office of the City Engineer Los Angeles California To the Honorable Council Ofthe City of Los Angeles APR 14 1011 Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13 SUBJECT: Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk­ CHAKAKHAN RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That the City Council designate Location No. 75f as shown on Sheet 15 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Chaka Khan at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard. B. Inform the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce ofthe Council's action on this matter. C. That this report be adopted prior to the date of the ceremony on May 19, 2011. FISCAL IMP ACT STATEMENT: No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee. TRANSMITTALS: 1. Unnumbered communication dated April 8, 2011, from the Hollywood Historic Tmst 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 ofFame the name ofChaka Khan. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2011 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, wt1.0u/~ Lemu~4~J, ~.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering ar:wof.Ol (213) 482-7042 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23" Bureau of Street Services Adnrinish·ation ~OLLVWOOD WALK 01= !=AM~ AprilS, 2011 Mr. Gary Lee Moore Public Works Engineering Att Lemuel Paco 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: CHAKA KHAN (Category-RECORDING)- Requested star location to be 6623Hollywood Blvd. north side of the street, in front of My Studio Nightclub. The star for CHAKA KHAN will be situated between the stars of DREW PEARSON (74F), to the east and MARGARETWHmNG which is numbered (75F) to the west. According to sheet #15 plan 13788, CHAKA KHAN'S star is number 75f The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Thursday May 19, 2011 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: CHAKA KHAN's bio and Board of Director's Minutes. Sincer " • ~ )/lA ~/(-. Ana Martmez r rL-. .v r Vice President, Media RelatiOns/ Producer Hollywood Walk of Fame cc: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Councilman Eric Garcetti Ralph Pipes Sally Castro Leron Gubler Sgt. Lamont J errett Top End Constructors Carmine Goglia Inspector Andrews Darin Cohen Tammy McCrary ~OllVWOOD WALK 0!= FAME THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WALK OF FAME COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW WALK OF FAME RECIPIENTS FOR 2010 HOLLYWOOD, CA.-A new gJ:oup of entertainers in motion pictures, television, live theater, arid recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held June 15, and ratified by the Chamber's Board of Directors. The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2010 are: MOTION PICTURES: James Cameron, Russell Crowe, John Cusack, Colin Firth, Gale Anne Hurd, Alan Menken, Randy Newman, Adam Sandler, Emma Thompson and Mark Wahlberg TELEVISION: Chris Berman, Jon Cryer, Peter Graves, Jimmy Kimmel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Maher, and Sam Waterston RECORDING: Bryan Adams, The Funk Brothers, Alan Jackson, Chaka Khan, Van Morrison, Marco Antonio Solis, Ringo Starr, ZZ Top and posthumously Roy Orbison LIVE PERFORMANCE/THEATRE: Andrea Bocelli and Cirque Du Soleil/ Guy Laliberte CHAKA KHAN: PASSION AND INNOVATION PERSONIFIED From lhe moment she burst onto the music scene as the lead singer of the multi­ racial band Rufus in the early 70s, Chaka Khan's all-powerful voice, show­ stopping stage presence and style created a standard that set her apart from any other singer before or after her. Nearly 40 years later, Chaka is a legendary music icon whose influence has impacted whole generations of hit-making contemporary artists. Early on, she caught the attention of another musical icon, Stevie Wonder, who penned her first hit with Rufus, the Grammy Award-winning "Tell Me Something Good." From that point on, the group dominated the airwaves with hit after hit with songs such as "Once You Get Started," "Sweet Thing," "Everlasting Love," "Do You Love What You Feel?" and "Ain't Nobody." With Chaka as the group's dynamic center, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan became one of the most popular acts around selling out shows throughout the country. It was inevitable that a singer of Chaka's caliber would eventually strike out on her own. When that time came, all doubts about Chaka being able to succeed as a solo artist were quickly dismissed with the release of the smash hit "I'm Every Woman" written by Ashford & Simpson. Her catalog grew even more impressive with hits such as "Clouds," "Papillon," What'Cha Gonna Do For Me?" and the song that made Chaka Khan a household name the world over, "I Feel For You" written by long-time admirer and friend, Prince. Though many know Chaka Khan as one of the best soul music singers/songwriters around, she has the rare ability to delve into any genre of music from funk, R&B, pop, rock, jazz, gospel, hip-hop and classical and be authentic in her delivery. The diverse and immense list of artists with whom she has collaborated is a testament to her musical versatility from Prince and Stevie Wonder to Steve Winwood, Quincy Jones, Miles Davis Dizzy Gillespie and countless others. In 1992, Chaka took on a more proactive role as Executive Producer for "The Woman I Am" adding a new dimension to her illustrious career and another Grammy for her efforts. Choke's emotive vocals can be heard on a number of soundtracks including "Clockers," "Set It Off," "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," "Miami Vice," 'White Knights," "Moscow on the Hudson," "Disappearing Acts," "Waiting to Exhale," "27 Dresses," "Get Rich Or Die Tryin' ," "Bridget Jones' Diary," "Roll Bounce," "40 Year Old Virgin," "The Cookout," "Hollywood Homicide," "Deliver Us from Eva," "Love & Basketball," "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown," and the recent Tyler Perry hits "Medea's Family Reunion" and "Meet The Browns." Chaka Khan is not slowing down. Her new album, Funk This, won a Grammy for Best R&B Album and her dueL ''Disrespectful," featuring Mary J. Blige won a Grammy for Best R&B performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. She had a glorious Broadway debut as Sofia in The Color Purple and had back-to-bock Top 10 Billboard hits with the singles "Angel" and "One For All Time" from Funk This. Renowned for the timeless quality to her music, Chaka Khan has earned ten Grammy Awards®, and numerous other awards. In 1999, Chaka Khan established the Chaka Khan Foundation, it's most recent initiative involves a partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School district mentoring middle school students who ore college-bound. Of her work with the Foundation and her other philanthropic endeavors Chaka simply says, "It's time to build up and time to give back." Her commitment to women and children at risk is seen through her countless hours of dedication to the Chaka Khan Foundation. Like any superstar of her magnitude, Chaka has had her share of ups and downs. Her inspiring autobiography, "Through The Fire," was acclaimed for its soul-baring candor and honesty.