The Brentwood residence was home to Monroe in 1962, the year she died.
The politicians' vote has been long in the making.
Committees determined thatthe property did qualifyfor historic preservation, but the council’s adoption had still been needed.
Marilyn Monroe died on Aug. 4, 1962.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
The lawsuit remains unresolved, according toKTLA.
As just one measure,Forbesranked her 12th on its latest list of the highest-paid dead celebrities.
An aerial view of the Marilyn Monroe home taken in 2002.Mel Bouzad/Getty
