COUNCIL FILE NO. /3 - 0g 71 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-S1) 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). 2J 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* 1. Council Office of the District 2. Public Works Committee Chairperson *DISAPPROVED FILES WILL BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Please return to Council Index Section, Room 615 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: 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 JUt • .5 2013 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- PETERFALK RECOMMENDA TlONS: A. That the City Council, designate Location No. 7g as shown on Sheet 16 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Peter Falk at 6654 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 July 25, 2013. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee. TRANSMITTALS: 1. Unnumbered communication dated June 19,2013, 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 Peter Falk. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2013 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, IAJ#.O~~ Lemucl~.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering pkt:wof.OI (213)482-7030 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23 Bureau of Street Services Administration MAY-2i-.9 i TUE 11: 35 THE L,IN GROUP FAX NO. 21396: P. pm'l'IR l?ALlI: Biogz:'llphy Peter Falk has not only portrayed the brilliant, if somewhat rumpled, Lt. Columbo over II. period of time ~hioh sp~ns the 60's, 70's, 80's AnQ 90's, but has won II. remarkable four of his five Emmy Awards for doing so along the ~ay. Still a critical and popular favorite with a lead character and basic format just as contemporary as when the series premiered 20 years ago this year, Universal Television's "Columbo" was reoently qiven a unique two- year renewal by ABC, oalling for up to eight two-hour movie specials during the 1991/92 and 1992/93 seasons. Falk continues to star and serve as co-exeoutive producer of the olassic series. When Lt. Columbo solved his first murder case in 1967's "Presoription: Murder," Falk introduced to television audiences one of the most original and timeless oharacters the medium had ever seen, as his subsequent Best Aotor Emmy Awards in 1972, 197$, 1976 and 1990 clearly affirm. In fact, two full decades after "ColUlllbouwas launehed in series form in the fall of 1971, the oharacter remains not only a qenuine American icon but one of television's most beloved figures virtually around the world. prior to "ColUmbO," Falk also starred in television's "The Trials of O'Brien," a series overseen by eventual "Columbo" producer Richard Alan Simmons. (more •••) MAY-21-91 TUE 11:35 THE' 'PPIN GROUP NO, 21 -2- In addition to reviving the role of Lt. Columbo in the late 60's, the versatile Falk has been especially active of late in the realm of film and theatre, Among his recent motion picture credits are "cookie," !fInThe Spirit, II "Vil)es," "Happy New Year" and "The Princess Bride." His latest feature, Deauxville Festival grand prize-winner "'rune In 'l'omorro'W',"was released in Fall, 1990. On stage, Falk - who won a Tony Award in 1972 for his performance in Neil Simon's "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" - has lately appeared in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "Glengarry Glen ROSS," and in a revival of MoSS Hart's "Light Up The Sky." Born in New York, Falk began his adult life as a cook in the merohant marine, and later aoquired a B.A. degree from the New School of Social Research and a masters degree in public administration from Syracuse University. This background in turn led to his securing a position as an efficiency expert for the state of Conneotiout. Quickly realizinq that his real interests lay in the creative arts, Falk turned to drama, and, with the help of famed actress/drama coach Eva L$ Galliene, began acting full time. A short time later, he won acclaim for his role in an off-Broadway produotion of "The Ioeman Cometh," impressing critics and audienoes alike and firmly establishing himself as an important new presence both on stage and in front of the camera. (more, ••) I1AY-2l-81 rUe 11:36 J'HE l'oPIN GROUP FAX NO. 21396~'~93 P. 04 -3- Tellinqly enouqh, Falk was soon after nominated for back-to~ back Best supportinq Actor Oscars, first in 1960 for playinq a mobster in "Murder, Inc.," and. then in 1961 for his role in Frank capra's "Pocketful of Miraoles." Two years later, he won an Emmy for his sensitive performance as a truck driver in "The Price of Tomatoes." Over the following years, Falk's many films were to include "Robin and the Seven Hoods," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," "The Great Race," "Penelope," "Castle Keep," "Husbands," "The Cheap Deteotive," "The BrinkS Job," "Women Under the Influenoe," "Murder By Death" and "Tha In-t.aws," as w/i!.1las those already mentioned. Beyond his talents as an actor, Falk also excelS as an artist. As it happens, what started for him as a pastime while on ~oeation has sinoe beoome a seoond oareer, one whioh prompted a reoent exhibition of his oriqinal, hand-drawn lithoqraphs in several major cities around the oountry. The father or two daughters, Falk resides in Beverly Hills with his wife, actress Shera Danese. l0/12/90 '. - TilE LIPPIN GROUP 'gbLttHBO' ,ITS TWO-BEABON PIOIUP PROM ABC ~.PtGmbe~ To Kark 20tb Anniversary of Cla ••ic Peter Palk Detective aeries AN BLES, ~y 10 --- As a result of its ongoing success during he 19 0/91 selson, universal Television's "COlumbo," starring eter lk, ha~ been picked up for the 1991/92 and 1992/93 eallon , it wa~ announoed today by UTV President, Kerry cC!l.uq ge. rare iwo-season order is evidence that recurring movies re an ffectiie new proqra!lU1linqform. The pickup calls for up two~h~ur movies featuring the classic sleuth. the s~riesl debut in 1971, star (and co-executive ) Fa1~.has garnered a remarkable four Emmy Awards for ssayin the title role, the most recent one having been awarded :Iust 1a t yearJ In addition, "Columbo" has several other Emmy iwards o its Jredit, in the Outstanding Limited Series, writinq, '~ctin9 nd ediJing cateqories. "Columbo" also is a popular ilnterna ional ...ries and is currently seen in 27 countries. Th ongoi~ critical and public appeal of "Columbo" is e~pecia ly notlWorthy since this september will mark the 20th abnive:t"ary ot 'the series. While Falk actually made his debut as It:re dec Ptive1~ rumpled L.A. P.O. detective with a penchant for (more •..) at (I() WI Itlre Jj()uleua/'d, Suite 4(1(), Los Ang"'es, ceutornt« 90048·5117 In ) 1)65,1990 fAX (213) 965·1993 2;$ I rar« Avellue, 5tll F'fOOI~New !'rH'k, New Y"rk ]()l69·0550 (2J,fl) 986· 7080 rs» (7 I 7. 0"". ,"~. -2- waring raincoJ~s and catching murderers in a 1968 TV movie eJnt.itle "Pres Iription: Murder" (written by "Columbo" creators , R1ichard Levins n and William Link, based on their play), the r11119'Ular debuted as part of NBC's "Mystery Wheel" on ISrptemb r 15, Al hough 'Columbo" seemin9ly solved his last case on May 13, I 1/978, P pUlar ~elltandand the timelessness of the show's basic. rDlat ABC's decision to revive the series ten years ter. 29 of this year, the third episode of the current ason "Col o and the Murder of a Rock star" - aired with bney Shera Danese (the real-life Mrs.