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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: APRIL 1, 2009 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: WALK OF STARS CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
SUMMARY
The City Council will discuss the request of the Walk of Stars Board of Directors, with
respect to the criteria and selection process for the Walk of Stars Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct the City Manager to issue written approval of the City to expand the selection
criteria of the Walk of Stars program.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
In 2004 the City Council awarded a license agreement to the Palm Springs Walk of
Stars (a nonprofit organization). The license agreement provides that the Walk of Stars
program be conducted on the public rights-of-way of the City's downtown district area.
The Walk of Stars Selection Committee is requesting the expansion of the current
selection criteria. Pursuant to Section 1-1 of the license agreement, the selection
criteria shall not be changed without the written approval of the City.
The City Council Subcommittee of Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Weigel
have reviewed the Walk of Stars request for expanded selection criteria, and
recommend the City Council consider the request of the Walk of Stars.
The current selection criteria is attached. The request of the Walk of Stars and the
recommendation of the City Council Subcommittee to expand the current selection
criteria as follows:
1. Celebrities that perform and appear in the Coachella Valley who may:
a. Impact the economy by their appearances and performances.
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b. Who are recognized worldwide by their peers.
c. An artist and/or performer who makes a contribution to the Coachella
Valley culturally.
d. An artist and/or performer who has received awards for their contributions
as an artist.
2. Artist and/or celebrity who is a recipient of an award or recognized at the Palm
Springs International Film Festival.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
DAVID H, READY, CITY MANAGER
Attachments:
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PALM SPRINGS WALK OF STARS'
STAR DEDICATION CRITERIA
The Palm Springs Walk of Stars board of directors has adopted the following star dedication criteria.
This criteria will serve as a guideline to honor deserving personalities by placing a Golden Palm Star
onto the sidewalks of Palm Springs.
1. Place: Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way and Museum Drive.
2. Honorees must have lived in the Greater Palm Springs area, owned real estate, owned a
condominium, and leased or rented for periods of considerable regularity. Honorees must have, by
their presence in this area, contributed to the charm worldwide prominence and name recognition of
Palm Springs.
3. Persons that meet the criteria listed below will be considered as candidates. The inscriptions on
the stars are relevant to the honoree's field of achievement and are shown in bold for each category.
Every effort will be made to link a Pioneer's star with a historically related location as well as all other
stars to be placed at a mutually agreeable location. However, all decisions to the eligibility of a
candidate, the placement of a star, and the inscription on the star, rest with the Star Dedication
committee' and are final:
Show Business: Stage/Radio/FilmrV
Show business persons who have distinguished themselves as actors,producers, directors,playwrights,
cinematographers, musicians either on Stage, Radio, Film, and(or Television, as well as persons who have
otherwise become prominent in the field of Entertainment and have greatly contributed to the worldwide
prominence of Greater Palm Springs.
a) Literary:Authors, Playwrights, Screen Writers
Persons who penned literary works of considerable distinction and have achieved national and
international recognition in the field of entertainment_ Special merits are given to literary works produced
into films or television specials.
b) Pioneers/Civic:Mayor, Civic Personality, Community Leader, Distinguished Tribal
Personality, Chief, etc.
A Meritorious Starmay be awarded to local persons prominently and historically linked to the
development of Greater Palm Springs, i.e., early settlers, tribal members, civic personalities with
significant historical achievement who have distinguished themselves in the service to the community.
c) Humanitarians
A Meritorious Star may be awarded to persons who have greatly distinguished themselves in the service
to their fellow man by enduring and self4ess contributions to charitable causes, and by their altruistic
deeds achieved exulted recognition within the community.
d) Sports:
Athletes who have excelled in their respective field of sports and have greatly contributed to the
worldwide prominence of Greater Palm Springs.
e) Military
Congressional Medal awardees only.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival's Annual Special Honoree
r The committee is comprised of the Palm Springs Walk of Star's board of directors.
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4. The price of each star is presently set at$7,500, That amount is a tax deductible donation to the
Walk of Stars, a charitable 501C-3, not-for-profit public benefit corporation (Tax ID#95-350-8485),
reported as such to the IRS, and is not refundable. Any unused donation will be submitted to the Walk
of Stars scholarship fund supporting local high school seniors seeking careers in the performing arts-
A$3,750 deposit is due at star confirmation date, the remaining balance of$3,750, is due 30 days
prior to star dedication day. This cost includes all expenses related to the shipping, manufacturing and
imbedding of the Star, a City Proclamation, a Walk of Stars Plaque, the sound needed for the
dedication ceremony, flowers for lady honorees, publicity, press releases, radior V interviews, liability
insurance and applicable fees.
5. Any expenses exceeding the above mentioned items, such as special "pomp and circumstance,'
i-e-, bands, celebrity MC, chairs, street closures, special security, cocktail reception, etc., shall be
borne by the sponsoring entity. The Palm Springs Walk of Stars committee will, however, assist in
arranging and handling of these special particulars, if so requested-
6. It is required, by law, that the star sponsoring entity sign a Waiver of Donor form prior to a star
dedication- All donations towards a star are tax deductible, as allowed by law.
7. The Palm Springs Walk of Stars, an equal opportunity organization, is non-discriminating in its
evaluation and confirmation of star candidates. Race, creed, religion or ethnic heritage of a candidate
are absolute non-factors. Candidates are solely selected on achievements, within their endeavors and
contributions to the community- Candidates are required to complete and submit the Palm Springs
Walk of Stars Application Form-
8- All business aspects of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, a non-profit 501 C-3, public benefit
corporation, are administered by its board of directors. The decisions of the board of directors in
matters relating to the Palm Springs Walk of Stars are final.
Please complete the information below and return along with the completed Application Form to Palm
Springs Walk of Stars, P. O. Box 1156, Palm Springs, CA 92263.
First Name: Last Name:
Address:
Tel: Fax:
Email:
Nominee: ❑ Self ❑ Other
Name(if Other):
I have read, understand and agree with the Palm Springs Walk of Stars Dedication Criteria and an
Application Form is attached. I understand that if the Star Dedication committee approves the
candidate, I am responsible for payment as outlined above-
Name(If other than above):
Signature: Date:
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