Council File No. /1- 173 / Council District No

COUNCIL FILE NO. /1- 173 / COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 13

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The attached Council File may be processed directly to Council pursuant to the procedure approved June 26, 1990, (CF 83-1 075-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). _10 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 ofthe City Engineer

Los Angeles Cali fomia

To the Honorable Council

Ofthe City of Los Angeles OCT 0 7 2011

Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13

SUBJECT:

Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk ofFame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk- HAL DAVID

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the City Council designate the unnumbered location situated one sidewalk square southerly of and between numbered locations 58g and 57G as shown on Sheet 17 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation ofthe name of Hal David at 6752 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 14, 2011.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by pennittee.

TRANSMITTALS:

1. Unnumbered communication dated September 20, 2011, from the Hollywood Historic Trust ofthe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, biographical information and excerpts from the minutes ofthe 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 Hal David. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 14, 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 pennit can be secured at 201 N. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Counter 23 ".

Respectfully submitted, l}Jo.O.~~ Lemu~~~ ~.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering

ar:wof02 (213) 482-7042 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23" Bureau of Sh·eet Services Administration ACCELERATED REVIEW PROCESS- E

Office of the City Engineer

Los Angeles California

To the Honorable Council

Of the City of Los Angeles OCT 0 7 2011

Honorable Members: C. D. No.13

SUBJECT:

Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk HAL DAVID

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the City Council designate the unnumbered location situated one sidewalk square southerly of and between numbered locations 58g and 57G as shown on Sheet 17 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk ofFame for the installation ofthe name of Hal David at 6752 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 ofthe ceremony on October 14, 201 1.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

No General Fund Impact All cost paid by permittee.

TRANSMITTALS:

1. Unnumbered communication dated September 20, 2011, 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 of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walk ofFame the name ofHal David. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 14, 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, {!Jn_O.~-~ Lemu~~~ ~.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering

ar:wof.02 (213) 482-7042 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23" Bureau of Street Services Administration September 20, 2011

Mr. Gary L. Moore Public Works Engineering Att: Lemuel Paco 201 N. Figueroa, 3'd 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 ofFame:

HAL DAVID -(Category -RECORDING) Requested star location to be 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Musicians Institute on the South side of the street. The star for HAL DAVID will be placed in the second row next to the original row closest to the property, those squares have no numbers. The stars situated in the original row where star is near are DICK ENBERG(58g) to the west and BUDD ABBOTT (57G) to the east. According to sheet #17 plan 13788, HAL DAVID'S star has no designated number. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.

Thank you for your cooperation in this request. I look forward to a response from your office soon.

The following materials are enclosed: HAL DAVID's bio, and board minutes.

~--'""""*...... ,. a Martinez------..... " Vice President, Media Relations>··~ .. Producer Walk of Fame cc: Mayor Villaraigosa Leron Gubler Katy Sweet Council Pres. Garcetti Ralph Pipes Beth Martis Sally Castro Top End Canst. Angenee Reygadas Darin Cohen Sgt. Lamont J errett Cannine Goglia SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COI'v!:MIITEE PHONE I:v1EETING HELD ON JUNE 20, 2011

FOR \\lALK OF FAlvfE SELECTION RATIFICATION

Attendees: Bruce Gorelick, I\1itch Nedick, Maureen Schultz, Marty Shelton, Chris Barton, Randy Baumberger, Scott Moe, John Pavlik, Leron Gubler and Ana Martinez

Meeting began at 3:04p.m.

John Pavlik reported that the committee selected the following names:

MOTION PICTURES: Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel, Scarlett Johansson,

John Lasseter, Malcolm McDowell, Sumner Redstone, Kate Winslet and Richard Burton (posthumous)

TELEVISION: Valerie Bertinelli, Matt Groening, Mariska Hargitay, Patricia Heaton, Marg Helgenberger, Walter Koenig, Tom Welling and Adam West

RECORDING: Pepe Aguilar, AMERICA, Boyz II Men, Hal David, David Foster, Vince Gill, Jennifer Lopez, Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Barry White(posthumous)

RADIO: Ellen K. BIO- HAL DAVID

11 11 "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head", "This Guy's in Love With You , and !'11 11 Never Fall in Love Again , are just three of the hits in a string of standards written by Academy Award-winning lyricist Hal David. 11 Raindrops", which was in the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, garnered an Oscar, "Don't Make Me Over", "Close to You" and "Walk on Bi' are all in the Grammy Hall ofFame.

"What The World Needs Now is Love'' was proclaimed "The Towering Song" by the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, distinguished by its unforgettable melody and prayerful plain-spoken words that sound utterly contemporary today when conflict is so wide-spread around the world, even though it was written in 1965.

11 11 11 11 In addition, What's New Pussycat", Alfie , and ''The Look ofLove received Oscar nominations.

Amongst Hal David's million-sellers, all of which have become Pop standards, are 11 11 "Do You Know the Way to San Jose , Walk on By", "What The World Needs Now is Love", "I Say a Little Prayer", "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me'', "One Less Bell To Answer'' and "To All The Girls I've Loved Before".

When Dionne Warwick recorded Hal David's hit song "What the World Needs Now Is Love", she commented that she felt it "should be the new national anthem".

Small wonder that Hal David has been honored for his way with words with every major award bestowed by the music industry, including 20 gold records, several Grammys, the NARM Presidential Award, and the B'Nai B'rith Creative Achievement Award. He has also been elected to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, and has been presented with their coveted Johnny Mercer A ward. Mr. David was awarded the prestigious Grammy Trustees Award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Hal David received the esteemed Ivor Novello Award from the British Performing Rights Society (the first non-British person to ever receive that award).

In addition, Mr. David wrote the lyrics for film scores to Alfie, What's New Pussycat, Casino Royale, The April Fools, A House is not a Home, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Moonraker.

Hal David has been elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for his many country hits, including "To All The Girls I've Loved Before'', which garnered a Top country Hit of the Year Award when the famed country singer Willie Nelson duetted with the Latin star Julio Iglesias to record the hugely successful song.

His Broadway show Promises, Promises received a Grammy~ and was nominated for a Tony Award, when it first appeared on Broadway. Two songs, written for the show:

1 "Promises, Promises" anu 'Tll Never Fall in Love Again", u~came instant hits. The The Encore Series in New York showcased Promises, Promises. Following that successful revival, the Reprise Series produced the show in Los Angeles, where it was so successful that they extended the series, and presented Promises, Promises a second time in the same season. Promises, Promises is currently enjoying a very successful revival on Broadway, starring Sean Hayes and Kristen Chenowith.

Hal David's work is quoted in 11 Bartlett's Familiar Quotations", and the book of his lyrics, entitled "What the World Needs Now and Other Love Lyrics", was published by Simon & Schuster. The Jaffrey Ballet features two of Mr. David's songs, "Make it Easy on Yourself' and "There's Always Something There to Remind Me 11 in its production of Love Songs, which is in its permanent repettoire.

Lincoln College bestowed a Doctor of Music degree on Mr. David for his major contribution to American music, and he also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree from Claremont Graduate University. In October of 2007 he received an Honorary Degree the Five Towns College in Long Island, and in addition, 11 they named their new Music Library building ''The Hal David Music Library •

Hal David, Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick are the proud recipients of the prestigious "New York Heroes Award'' from the National Recording Academy. Just recently, Mr. David received the "Golden Plate" Award from the Academy of Achievement in Washington, D.C.

He's listed as a "Distinguished Patron of the Arts" of the Los Angeles Music Center, and serves as a member ofthe Board of Governors ofCedars Sinai Medical Center, as well as the Board of Directors of AS CAP, having formerly served as its President.

Hal David is Chairman Emeritus of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and was recently awarded their "first ever Visionary Leadership Award.