ACCELERATED REVIEW PROCESS - E

Office of the City Engineer

Los Angeles

To the Honorable Council

Of the City of Los Angeles OCT 0 7 2014

Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13

SUBJECT:

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

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the City Council, designate Location No. 74f as shown on Sheet 15 of Plan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Kaley Cuoco at 6621 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 29, 2014.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee.

TRANSMITTALS:

1. Unnumbered communication dated July 25, 2014, 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 Kaley Cuoco. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2014 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,

i)aemuel M. Paco, P.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering

pkt:wof.01 (213) 482-7030 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23 Bureau of Street Services Administration 110111JWOOD /- WALK OF FAME

July 25, 2014

Mr. Gary Lee Moore Public Works Engineering Att: Lemuel Paco 201 N. Figueroa St. 3'' 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:

KALEY CUOCO (Category—TELEVISION)- Requested star location to be 6621 Hollywood Blvd. south side of the street in front of the NAPOLEON PERDIS MAKE UP ACADEMY.The star for KALEY CUOCO will be situated between the stars of DREW PEARSON (74F),to the west and J.M. KERRIGAN(73F) to the east. KALEY CUOCO'S STAR WILL POINT EAST. According to sheet #15 plan 13788, KALEY CUOCO's star is numbered 74f. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 29, 2014 at i1:3o 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: KALEY CUOCO's bio and Board of Director's Minutes.

Sincerely,

Ana Martinez Vice President, Media Relations/ Producer Hollywood Walk of Fame cc: Mayor Eric Garcetti Carmine Goglia Councilman Mitch O'Farrell SPEC Security William Ayala Leron Gubler Susan Kesser Sgt. Lamont Jerrett Top End Constructors Hannibal Harris Inspector.Andrews KALEY CUOCO BIOGRAPHY

Kaley Cuoco has been a fixture on the small and silver screen for over a decade and has proven to be one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. Cuoco is best known for her portrayal of "Penny" on the CBS comedy . Going into its eighth season, the Chuck Lorre-created sitcom has received Emmy®, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for the past several years and continues to bring in record breaking ratings every week. Kaley was also awarded "Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" at the 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards and "Choice TV Actress" at the 2014 People's Choice Awards for her work on the show.

Cuoco will next be seen in Author's Anonymous, an indie film about a group of aspiring novelists and , a comedy directed by Jeremy Garelick alongside and that will be released in early 2015. In 2012,she starred opposite Rob Lowe in the Lifetime movie Untouchable: The Drew Peterson Story. She was also seen in The Last Ride; an independent film which tells the story of Hank Williams final days and in 2011, she co-starred in the Universal family comedy HOP alongside and . Kaley's first prominent television role came as Bridget Hennessey, the late John Ritter's daughter in the ABC sitcom . She later starred as a recurring character on The WB's alongside , Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs. Additional television credits include Ladies Man, Complete Savages, My So-Called Life and Northern Exposure. Cuoco was the lead in the ABC Family telefilms Crimes of Fashion and The Hallow and was seen in NBC's television miniseries, 10.5, a seismic thriller about an earthquake that ravages the state of Washington and northern California. Other made-for-television movie credits are Alley Cats Strike, Toothless, Attack ofthe 50 Ft Woman, ,'and the ABC miniseries Dean Koontz's Mr. Murder. Additionally, Cuoco lent her voice to 's animated series Brandy and Mr. Whiskers and The WB Kids' Loonatics Unleashed. Cuoco began her acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials and modeling. Her first TV role was 1992's Quicksand: No Escape with Donald Sutherland. She landed her first feature film role at the age of eight in Virtuosity, starring Denzel Washington and . Her additional theatrical film credits include Picture Perfect, The Killer Movie, Can't Be Heaven and Lucky 13. She also appeared onstage in community theatre productions of Fiddler on the Roofand Annie. In her spare time, Kaley is a gifted tennis player and enjoys hiking, running, horseback riding, going to the gym and spending time with her rescue dogs. She is involved in charities such as EBMRF,Friends of Animals, the Humane Society, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Animal Avengers and PETA. Cuoco currently resides in Los Angeles. QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE BIG BANG THEORY

• Nominated: 4th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• *WON:3 rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Nominated: 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — 2012

• *WON:40 1 Annual People's Choice Awards, Favorite TV Comedy Actress - 2014

• Nominated: 39th Annual People's Choice Awards, Favorite TV Comedy Actress — 2013

• Nominated: 381 Annual People's Choice Awards, Favorite TV Comedy Actress — 2012

• Nominated: 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — 2013

• Nominated: 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — 2012

• Nominated: 2013 , Choice TV Actress: Comedy - 2013

• Nominated: , Choice TV Actress: Comedy — 2012

• Nominated: , Choice TV Actress: Comedy — 2011

• Nominated: , Choice TV Actress: Comedy — 2010

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• Nominated: 2004 Teen Choice Awards, Choice TV Actress: Comedy — 2004

• Nominated: 2004 Young Artist Awards, Best Young Adult Performer in a Teenage Role - 2004

• *WON:2003 Teen Choice Awards, Choice TV Breakout Star: Female — 2003

• Nominated: 2003 Teen Choice Awards, Choice TV Actress: Comedy — 2003

• Nominated: 2003 Young Artist Awards, Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)— Leading Young Actress - 2003 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/CIVIC PARTICIPATION Cuoco is involved in charities such as EBMRF,Friends of Animals, the Humane Society, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Animal Avengers and PETA. Thank you for your consideration of Kaley Cuoco for the Hollywood Walk of Fame's Television category. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

MINUTES

Attending: Heather Cochran, Chair; Barton; Berberi, Assil, Butler, Campbell, Chong, Conti, Gallogly, Gonzales, Folb, Gargano, Goodwin, D. Green, H. Green, Kalantari, Koretz, Logan, Marlis, Mihalka, Sarian, See, Sundher, Zarrinnam.

Honorary Directors present: Arslanian, Cabral-Ebert, Diehl, Farrar, Hines, Morrison, Shelton, Smith.

Staff Present: Gubler, Kiecker, Shahenian

Board Members absent: Abou-Daoud, Dadigan, Druyen, Hart, Keyser, Mann, Massie, Moe, Rheinstein, Saavedra, Savage, Stephan, Taglyan.

I) Call to Order

Chair Heather Cochran called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.

V) Walk of Fame Committee Report

D. Green announced the 2014 Walk of Fame honoree recommendation submitted by the Walk of Fame Committee:

MOTION PICTURES: Orlando Bloom, Ray Dolby, Sally Field, Jack H. Harris, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughev, Liam Neeson, Paul Mazursky, and Torn Sherak

TELEVISION: Dabney Coleman, Kato- Cuoco, Claire Danes, Giancarlo Esposito, Deidre Hall, Cheryl Hines, Don NIischer , Tavis Smiley and Phil Hartman (posthumous)

RECORDING: Holland Dozier Holland, Jeff Lynne, Mona, Ray Parker Jr., , Rick Springfield and Tupac Arnaru Shakur (posthumous)

RADIO: Renan Almendarez Coello (El Cucuy)

Motion by Stephan, seconded by Zarrinnam to approve the Walk of Fame committee selections for 2014. Motion carried.