MOTION PUBLIC WORKS & GANG REDUCTiOi Forrest J Ackerman, born in Los Angeles in 1916, passed away December 4, 2008 at the age of 92. Recognized in the Science Fiction Flail of Fame in Seattle, Washington, as a "Founding Pioneer" of the world of science-fiction, Forrest is considered internationally to be one of the most influential contributors in bringing science-fiction from the fringes into the mainstream. His former 18-room home at 2495 Glendower in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, known as The Ackermansion, was called "The Fort Knox of Science-Fiction" by esteemed author Ray Bradbury. Forrest opened his home nearly every Saturday to visitors who came from around the world to see his collection, which spanned the history of imaginative filmmaking from the earliest silent days into the new millennium. Forrest was the editor of nearly 200 issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine, which was beloved by generations of young readers from its inception in 1958, and which is still published today. Testimony, citations and quotes from film and literary notables such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, John Landis, Stephen King and 10­ time Academy Award winners Rick Baker and Dennis Muren, laud Forrest J Ackerman as a major inspiration for their careers. In the twilight of his life, Forrest moved from Glendower to 4511 Russell Avenue. He continued his museum on a smaller scale while located at Russell Ave, where he also continued his work as a writer and editor. He spent his final years a short distance from the House of Pies, at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Vermont Avenue, where nearly every week he could be found chatting with fans or other notables of the field of science-fiction. Today, science-fiction films are a multi-billion dollar industry and one of America's largest exports to the world. And many have testified that without the inspirations of Forrest J Ackerman, this might not be so. In recognition of Forrest's lifetime achievements in the field of science-fiction, as well as his kindness in having shared his great collection with people from all walks of life for many decades, it is appropriate that the City honor his memory by naming the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Franklin Avenue as "The Forrest J Ackerman Square." I THEREFORE MOVE that the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Franklin Avenue be named as "The Forrest J Ackerman Square," and that the Department of Transportation be directed to develop and install the appropriate sign(s), at this location to be funded by Council District 4. PRESENTED BY: Q—P £ DAVID E. RYU -J Councilmember 4th District o v* SECONDED BY: AUG 10 m tn.