The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will take over operation of the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre Complex starting Dec. 1 after a unanimous vote from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Nov. 12.

The Philharmonic Association also operates the neighboring Hollywood Bowl and will begin programming for the Ford Theatres in the 2020 season.

“This partnership brings together two of L.A.’s cultural gems, and we are confident that the sum will be even greater than the parts,” L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, whose district includes the Ford Theatres, said in a statement.

“With 46 years of stewardship and proven operating capabilities at the Hollywood Bowl, the Los Angeles Philharmonic was the clear choice to manage the Ford Theatres on behalf of the County,” Kuehl added.

A shift in operations was necessary and appropriate, according to Kuehl’s motion for the transfer. The Ford Theatres has long depended on county funding to break even due to the theater’s small size, short season, and limited budget for marketing and ticket sales.

With the L.A. Philharmonic’s staff of 180 people and an annual budget surpassing $140 million, L.A. County has reached “a long-term solution that will bring financial and operational stability to the Ford Theatres,” the motion states.

“The L.A. Phil is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization and we look forward to merging that vision with the Ford’s and are humbled to take on the responsibility in service to expanding access to affordable and diverse arts and cultural experiences for Los Angeles,” Los Angeles Philharmonic Association CEO Chad Smith said in a statement.

Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, the 1,230-seat outdoor amphitheater is one of the oldest performing arts venues in Los Angeles.

A multiyear, $80 million renovation was completed in 2017 to modernize the venue. Plans for future renovations include a new three-level parking structure, a 299-seat indoor theater, box office, museum gallery and hiking trail.