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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/3/2014 - STAFF REPORTS - 00 Tuesday, August 6, 2014 From: Lee Wilson Jr./Palm Springs American Legion Post 519 Historian To: Palm Springs City Council Subj: Proposed City Resolution to Honor Palm Springs 27 Fallen Heroes To Whom It May Concern: My name is Lee Wilson Jr. and I teach World and U.S. History at Cathedral City High School. I am also the historian for the Palm Springs American Legion Owen Coffman Post 519. 1 began this project to honor the 27 residents of Palm Springs who gave their lives in World War 11, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan about six months ago. Admittedly, I started this Fallen Heroes Banner Project for selfish reasons: to make sure that my two former students, Ming Sun (KIA Iraq) and Suresh Abayasekara Krause (KIA Afghanistan) would be honored with banners first. As historian for the Palm Springs American Legion, I knew that we had a duty or an obligation to honor all our fallen heroes from all our wars. When I started this project, I knew nothing about the history of our local heroes; where they lived, their units, where they died, where they are buried, their connections to our city, etc. Since then, the things I've discovered about these 27 young men and what they did is truly amazing. Every city in the U.S. honors their war heroes in some way, but nobody, as to my knowledge, specifically honors their fallen heroes with banners displayed during patriotic holidays. Palm Springs has a long tradition of supporting the military with the USO, Veterans Day Parade, and Air Museum. It seems like a great way to do continue this tradition of supporting our military; especially those who gave their lives. I am only a high school level social studies teacher; however I've been to enough city council meetings to get the gist of how local city government works. Frankly, I've been disappointed with the city council about the lack of enthusiasm for this project, but nevertheless, I have taken upon myself to write a proposed resolution to honor our local 27 fallen heroes from World War 11, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It is necessary to have this accomplished in time for Veterans Day on November 11. Please see the attached copy for your review and revisions. Respectfully submitted, Lee C. Wilson Jr. Historian, Palm Springs American Legion Owen Coffman Post 519 A RESOLUTION Whereas the City of Palm Springs has a long and proud tradition of supporting our military in World War II with military facilities, hospitals, and support units; and Whereas the City of Palm Springs has always honored and supported our military with the U.S.O., the Palm Springs Air Museum, and one of the greatest Veterans Day Parades in the nation; and Whereas the City of Palm Springs sent over 400 of our locals to fight in World War II with 16 of them giving their lives in all combat theaters of the war including Richard Francis Gill, Norval William Kelley Jr., Benjamin F. Ward, Owen Baylis Coffman, Earle B. Pinckard, Albert James Reaume, Stephen Joseph Levi, Allen R. Hall Jr., Herbert H. Lienau, Leonard Ray Bryant, Pete Nila, Stephen P. Pavel Jr., Thomas (Tomas) R. Villa, Vernon M. Troutt, Roaul R. Prieto, and David K. Manson; and Whereas during the Korean War the City of Palm Springs lost one of its sons; Russell G. Torres; and Whereas during the Vietnam War, the City of Palm Springs lost eight of its sons; Thomas Eugene McKee, Gary Lee Saxton, Dennis Dale Reed, Adam Serna Najar, Leveret Roscoe Prosky, Robert Phillip Levin, Ronald Lee Young, and Joseph Lamar Stone; and Whereas during the Iraq War, Ming Sun, a Palm Springs Unified School District Graduate was lost, and Whereas during the Afghanistan War, Suresh Abayasekara Krause, a Palm Springs Unified School District Graduate was lost; Therefore Be It Resolved By the City Council of the city of Palm Springs that three times a year, a WALK OF HEROES be created along downtown Palm Canyon Drive with castle type banners that honor the service and sacrifice of the 27 locals residents of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Unified School District who in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan gave their lives for our country. 1. The Banner Project will be sponsored by the Palm Springs American Legion Owen Coffman Post 519; 2. The banners will adhere to city requirements and specifications; 3. No city funds will be used to pay for the banners; 4. The Palm Springs American Legion Owen Coffman Post 519 is responsible for finding sponsors for the banners and their donation to the city's parks and recreation department to be displayed; as well as their retrieval when the banners are taken down; 5. The Banners will be displayed along downtown Palm Canyon Drive during patriotic holidays only: Memorial Day, 41h of July, and Veterans Day; specific dates follow: A-Memorial Day, between May 16 and June 5 (21 days total); B-4th of July, between June 24 and July 14 (21 days total); C-Veterans Day, between November 1 and November 21 (21 days total); 6. The City of Palm Springs, because it is a patriotic city that honors its war heroes and supports its veterans, as well as their families, will not charge a fee to the Palm Springs American Legion Owen Coffman Post 519 nor tie any costs to display these banners; 7. The city of Palm Springs will support, sanction, endorse, and encourage people to visit our WALK OF HEROES by including it on the city's website, informing its media connections, tourism officials, business leaders, etc.; 8. Similar to dozens of other cities across California, the city of Palm Springs will work with families, veterans groups, civic groups, and city departments to eventually create and permanently display a "HOMETOWN HERO" banner project that honors those local Palm Springs High School graduates currently serving in the military; 9. Copies of this resolution will be distributed to the appropriate city agencies; This Resolution will take effect on Saturday, November 1, 2014. ..111111111 /rr III Ix11�m I •' NM,11 r1/ 1�1$ I � • fr,. 11�1]a rr I r, qq 11 IF r • i �� 1 I,Im 1 E40 ,I F 11 r ' ,IINN IQ 'I 'hh1 M a m 111/IIrNlO ti r ''11 $ym 1 •• /oL ado �— c 0 '`11�r ,11�•11�` ' '1 1 om I 1JL I 111 SII111 11,ti mL I 1 1`2E %- hms 1 '1 'r ' � � m rw i ` 1 1111 ' NLL I " 1 ' IIC ma 11 ' 11 _ T •1 li 1 I L O ` �aV • • • • • • • • arm • PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE • • • • August 13, 2014 • • Dear Mr. Davis, • At our meeting of July 18th, the Palm Springs Modern Committee (PS ModCom) • committed to providing you with detailed information about the successful renovation • and operation of the mid-century Hotel Valley Ho in Arizona, and the process by which the Tribe could obtain historic preservation tax credits of 20% to 40% for the • rehabilitation of the Spa Hotel and Bathhouse. We are proud to present you with that • package. • The Spa Hotel and Bathhouse is an integral part of Palm Springs' tribal and mid-century • architectural heritage. In honoring that heritage, the enclosed Hotel Valley Ho brochure • demonstrates how your Spa Hotel property can be rehabilitated and marketed as a mid- century destination resort. The result would be a tremendous asset to the Tribe: a • natural hot springs spa/hotel for discerning high-end travelers drawn to an authentic mid- century experience. It would be the Tribe's luxury anchor hotel with large "legacy" rooms and generous balconies in a garden setting. In addition, a separate hotel tower could be • built near the Spa that keys off the glamour of the original buildings. • PS ModCom's attorney, Amy Minteer, consulted extensively with experts at the National • Trust for Historic Preservation in preparing the attached letter that explains how the • Tribe could obtain substantial tax credits for rehabilitating the Spa property. She • includes contact information for any questions you might have. • We believe that is a tremendous opportunity for the Tribe to meet its development goals • by celebrating and expanding upon the unique mid-century heritage of the Spa Hotel • and Bathhouse. • Sincerely, • • • Chris Menrad • President • Palm Springs Modern Committee • • • 0 • • • • CHATTEN-BROWN & CARSTENS • 2200 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SMITE 205 E-MAIL: • TELEPHONE:(310)798-2400 HFRMOSA BEACH,CALIFORNIA 902754 ACM@CBC8ARTI ILAW.COM FACSIMILE: (310)798-2402 www.cbcearthlawxom • • August 12, 2014 Via Hand Delivery Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tom Davis, AICP, Chief Planning & Development Officer • Jeff L. Grubbe, Chairman • Larry N. Olinger, Vice Chairman Vincent Gonzales III, Secretary/Treasurer Anthony Andreas III, Member • Reid D. Milanovich, Member • 5401 Dinah Shore Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 • Re: Use of Historic Tax Credits for Spa Hotel Rehabilitation • • Dear Mr. Davis and Tribal Council Members: On behalf of the Palm Springs Modern Committee, we provide you with the following information regarding the use of historic preservation tax credits as part of a • rehabilitation of the Spa Hotel. Federal tax credits are available for 20 percent of cost of rehabilitation and a California state historic tax credit may soon be available for an additional 20 percent of rehabilitation expenses. In preparing these comments, we have • consulted with John Leith-Tetrault, the President of the National Trust Community • Investment Corporation (NTCIC), regarding the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribe (Tribe) use of historic tax credits by selling the credits to a for-profit investor. NTCIC works with a variety of property owners on real estate projects helping them • obtain historic tax credits for qualifying projects. We have also spoken with staff at the • California State Historic Preservation Office regarding the use of historic tax credits. • • In order to use federal historic tax credits in the rehabilitation of the Spa Hotel, the . Spa Hotel would first need to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The application for listing on the National Register should be submitted to your Tribal • Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), Patricia Garcia-Tuck. The THPO would then • forward the application to the National Park Service with her recommendation regarding the listing of the Spa Hotel as an historic resource. The Keeper of the National Register • would make a final determination regarding the listing of the Spa Hotel. We believe the • Spa Hotel will easily qualify for listing on the National Register as it has previously been • • • • Tom Davis, AICP • August 12, 2014 • Page 2 of 3 • identified by a City of Palm Springs survey to be eligible for listing due to its strong • historical associations as the site of the original hot springs, association with architects of • national prominence, and ties to the Tribe. Once the Spa Hotel is listed on the National Register, the Tribe could access • federal historic tax credits for rehabilitation of the Spa Hotel by selling the credits to a for-profit entity. The selling of historic tax credits is a common practice of non-profit • organizations, and entities such as NTCIC exist to assist in finding investors looking to • purchase tax credits. To sell the tax credits that would be available for the rehabilitation • of the Spa Hotel, the Tribe would need to set up a subsidiary entity and that subsidiary • entity would create a for-profit limited liability corporation (LLC)that would be • responsible for the Spa Hotel project. It is typical for developers to set up a LLC for a specific development project even if it is not necessary for tax credits to shield the parent • entity against lawsuits. The regulations for obtaining a tax credit would require the Tribe • to lease the Spa Hotel to the LLC for a period of at least 39 years. • The Tribe would sell the tax credits by finding an entity to invest in the LLC. • Typical investors are banks and publicly held corporations such as Sherwin Williams • Paints, Chevron and Nationwide Insurance. The investor would have an ownership interest in the LLC, allowing them to apply for and obtain federal historic tax credits. • The Tribe and the investor would need to work out an agreement that establishes the • percent of equity the investor would have in the LLC and the management of the LLC. Typically when non-profit organizations sell their tax credits this way, an investor would • obtain a 99 percent interest in the LLC, allowing them to maximize the use of tax credits. • The non-profit organization, or here the Tribe's subsidiary, would maintain a 1 percent . interest in the LLC, but would be the managing member of the LLC under the agreement with the investor. The investor would provide funding for the project at a level • commensurate with the tax credits they will be receiving, typically at around 85 to 90 • cents per tax credit dollar it anticipates receiving. After obtaining the tax credits, the • investor would sell its ownership interest for a nominal amount, usually after 5 years. • The Tribe's subsidiary would then be the sole ownership interest in the LLC for the • remainder of the lease period. • In order to qualify for the federal historic tax credit, the project would need to • comply with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Because it is the • investor that would be applying for the tax credit, the State Historic Preservation Officer • would review the project for compliance with these Standards. The investor would be • able to receive tax credits for 20 percent of all qualified rehabilitation expenses. These • expenses include all construction costs for the rehabilitation of the Spa Hotel and construction-related expenses such as construction loan interest and fees. Tax credits • • • • • • • Tom Davis, AICP • August 12, 2014 • Page 3 of 3 • could not be claimed for construction of a new building on the site, such as the addition • of a tower. • • The state of California is also currently considering a state historic tax credit. This • would provide an additional 20 percent tax credit for state taxes. The state historic tax credit bill is modeled off of the federal tax credit provisions and would similarly allow the • sale of tax credits. The same investor may be able to use both state and federal tax credits • or there could be two separate investors, one for state and one for federal. The state • historic tax credit bill was passed unanimously by the State Assembly in May. It is now working its way through State Senate committees. It received approval from the State • Governance and Finance Committee in July and goes before the State Senate • Appropriations Committee this week. We are hopeful the bill will be signed into law by the Governor this fall. • • We hope this information is helpful to as you consider the future of the Spa Hotel. • The Palm Springs Modern Committee looks forward to working with you to develop a • profitable and historically sensitive project. Feel free to contact me at (310) 798-2400, • extension 3 or via email at acm(u)cbccarthlaw.com. You may also contact John Leith- • Tetrault at(202) 588-6064 or review additional information regarding the process for obtaining historic tax credits at NTCIC's website: www.ntcicfunds.com. • • • Sincerely, • Amy Minteer, • Attorney at Law • Cc: Palm Springs Modern Committee • • • • • • • • • • • I . . 1 ! 1 1 0 �� ate■ �� � � `. 0 f f 1 7 I I R� FQ W s tr 1 it c .G s . ,F. HOTEL • ' • • :R • v • • • f • A HULLYWOOD • HIDEAWAY. • Hotel Valley Ho was born as an escape for the • . Hollywood elite, a meeting place of Scottsdale society, and an oasis for travelers From around the • country. It was the spot for poolside fashion shows, If martinis in the Arabian Lounge, and celebrity • 1 sightings. As the first hotel in the Valley to blend • Southwestern and mid-century modern architecture, it became an instant icon of the era. • P • "one of the country's best- preserved examples of mid-century • modern architecture" • - _. Extensive renovations have brought the Valley Ho to a • new standard of luxury,while honoring its classic design .+ roots. During the restoration, Westroc Hospitality was • careful to preserve the signature architectural elements designed by Edward Varney, a renowned Arizona • architect of the Frank Lloyd Wright era. • Hotel Valley Ho remains one of the country's best- preserved examples of mid-century modern architecture. • — And now, its future is as golden as its past. • - i z-ra Mot Pod VIP A0, j +e '. _ _ lit •It . I• r s c � :J:/. l� ' E � � � � ' Via, ,• ,r � I o opt1 ' rn f I I Yi l 1 . 1 �s�i ��' •� � i /+may . 1'� ' v t. 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This iconic resting spot quickly became grounds, with lush tropical landscaping, notable as a favorite escape of the two scenic pools, tranquil water features, - OH Pool and The Tower • • • • • I • • • • � I • • • •' ' ' r • +- '• ' S • • • 7k 1� rr 2k nr&00GSa :nw ei. i • NI-A, r • UNWIND . REVITALIZE . • Choose from an array of hip guest rooms like a classic Signature,wide-open • t Studio, or sunny Cabana, all featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, terrazzo tile bathrooms, and oversized HD TVs. Savor the sunshine on your private patio or balcony with a complimentary coffee from the in-room morning bar. Revitalize with luxurious red Flower • bath amenities and enjoy an oversized bathtub and separate shower. Take I advantage of the largest standard rooms in Downtown Scottsdale. ;:I • "savor the sunshine on your • private patio or balcony" • Want extra space? Studio Guest Rooms feature a spacious floor plan, with • a Phillippe Starck bathtub in the middle of the room that's enclosed by curtains. Simultaneously soothing and Fun. • ', Cabana Guest Rooms are perfect for warmer days. Each features a double- size patio that can be partly enclosed for privacy, along with extra chaise • +. lounges. Scope out the scene at the OH Pool without leaving your room. • Signature Guest Room • • a � �r• W W a �� m W I- � W � � � � �� --�� ; '�� . ,- � , � N /��// V I ` O I F �. , � - _ � T -� �_•` �, _ � �3 -- ... .. - - .r. __ � ___ ' � � , �� � _ �, • • SUITE DREAMS . • • I Want classic style with a little extra space? Book • a suite in one of the original wings. • - Each Terrace Suite has a patio as large as the • suite itself, ideal for admiring mountain views and Arizona's famed sunsets through our floor to #P F t!F ! t ceiling windows. 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Rooms and suites are designed as airy retreats with private balconies that feature • sweeping views, and every guest is afforded VIP status. t • Tower Signature Rooms and Suites reflect the modern elegance of - • - classic mid-century design,with floor-to-ceiling glass,contemporary _ touches, and retrochic seating areas. Each Tower Suite features • a full kitchen with Sub-Zero and Dacor appliances, walk-in closet, t washer/dryer, and spacious terrazzo file bathroom. Add a To • Signature Room with one king bed or two double beds and create • your own two-bedroom suite. s • The two Tower Loft Suites include two stories of striking modern • design connected by a floating staircase, including a full kitchen, 2 si . .,...,.„ breezy living room and bedroom, and two bathrooms. Our • c-� �. Presidential Loft Suite offers 2,200 square feet of indoor-outdoor • j space featuring high design and custom furnishings designed ;{ ` exclusively for this oneof-a-kind room. 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Celebrated Chef Charles Wiley serves up delicious American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner at ZuZu. Relax in a cozy booth, dine outside on the shaded patio, or imbibe a cocktail in the lounge. Order off our seasonal menus, which include vegetarian 4 �, and gluten-free options, served until midnight. Cool Redux , Happy Hour is weekdays from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Seasonal offerings include shareable appetizers, beer,wines by the glass, '? and cocktails. { r Zulu is more than just good food — it's where fresh, local ingredients combine for the best seasonal American food and handcrafted drinks in town. " •/ • 1 1 ; ZuZu Lounge Ilk J.1 l l J AN I LA , C 'Zu Dln� Room and Pati I II ; I �t I . I 1 ,yy 1 1 / 1 Am I Rim • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • e0r,� ' ♦ .. . r7:a • SO COOL, IT SIZZLES . : • tkeepyou Kick back at OH Pool Bar+Cabanas and let us make thecocktails, or order a pitcher to share with fiends. We'll ,:" "`AA. coolwithrefreshingmistersandshadedseating. '' o "� • Round out an awesome day with a private cabana • rental. Unwind with entertainment on summer weekends, Featuring an enhanced audio system for the ultimate • '� sound experience.Two Jacuzzis and afire pit surrounded • by plush furniture are perfect for cooler days. � r J • Looking for a relaxing alternative? The OHasis Pool is your own secluded escape, with serene water features, • � ' 1 verdant landscaping, and towering palms. • ! AIM • ire u °,'' � E r � f • uli �' 1•� ni - • 'E E E a o All T I � 1 1 I rwZw . tiy1i • Njj • M� I ' �,III • 4 I III I • 999 • 1a • • �' Sahaf 3 Boardroom - • CUTTING-EDGE TECH . VINTAGE VIBE . • Get digital convenience with mid-century style. Choose from debuts. State-of-the-art audio, visual, lighting and projection • 13,000 square feet of indoor space and 20,000 square feet services create the perfect experience. • of sunny outdoor space. Boardrooms have an abundance of natural light along with HD TVs, built-in work stations, wifi Ideal for catered lunches and team-building activities as well as • and cable modem connectivity, and sleek Herman Miller chairs. casual meetings,our outdoor spaces including Palm Court and the OH Pool can accommodate groups from 10 to 500.The city's most • Dramatic design and the ultimate in high-tech capabilities grace dramatic and scenic location-the Sky Line Rooftop-is perched • the SoHo and Valley Ho ballrooms overlooking the airy Main atop the seven-story tower,with panoramic views of Camelback Place Courtyard. SoHo features floor-to-ceiling glass as well as Mountain and Downtown Scottsdale. It's a breathtaking setting • easy access for everything from full-stage productions to auto for sunset cocktail receptions, stargazing, and even yoga classes. • I T • tA Main Place Courtyard • r • • • • • JAI ® 1 40 .rs a 3 � �s, , ,r •� s C a S E m z Or — c `m - E y — ate 44 °m 'o p — W a mEa L c � u o 0 -0 V a T ap w0 O N p` ti O aa � U ® =O ` n L 6 2 T— N m N L S �- T ' m — ^ p L1J a �v m >° » U p c o m o m a = E O ° s 2 a W _ m d O „ = C E p _ v �0 y u 2 U s o E N o `0 Q O O E = 3 m m e { 1 `a f v M ` m E o y 3 2 O m P �. q) m>° m m° V-i rn� 0 o v m ' 3 E � v o° t m p m d v s o p 6i O _ .n 3 � a °oao wxo o U i. `p o �'"' o = rn ° v p c v v °�� r rna ` y ;E E rn = m o U = ° m EQ N y v m n E � o av o m p y = w C� rn E cE 0 o E ° ncm fZ e E Y 7?o u_ ? a a E ? 0 0 .'_^ s 0 c o m o p f oe v 3 • • H • • Hotel Valley Ho • Fact Sheet • • ADDRESS 6850 E. Main Street • Scottsdale,Arizona 85251 • TELEPHONE 480.248.2000 • • FAX 480.248.2002 • WEBSITE www.hotelvalleyho.com • • DESCRIPTION Paying tribute to its original and classic mid-century design, Hotel • Valley Ho reopened on December 20, 2005, after an $80 million restoration. Originally a hideaway for celebrities, this Downtown • Scottsdale resort features generously sized guest rooms with glass • walls opening onto airy patios or balconies. Enhancements include: • VH Spa, for revitalizing treatments and workouts overlooking the OH Pool; ZuZu, serving seasonal American fare; the OH Pool, • featuring handcrafted cocktails; the OHasis Pool, for relaxation • amid a lush setting; and The Tower, the modern, luxury hotel within • a hotel. Hotel Valley Ho is in Downtown Scottsdale,just seven miles (15 minutes) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) • and the Scottsdale Airport(SCF). MANAGEMENT Westroc Hotels& Resorts • OPENING DATE December 20, 1956. Re-opened December 20, 2005. The Tower • opened January 1, 2008. • GUEST ROOMS The hotel has 191 guest rooms, featuring mid-century-meets- modern design, terrazzo tile bathrooms, 32" LCD flat-screen TVs, • morning bars with complimentary coffee, and complimentary basic Internet access. Guests can choose from 119 modern Signature • Guest Rooms, 11 Cabana Guest Rooms with double-size patios • overlooking the OH Pool, 21 spacious and open Studio Guest • Rooms, 28 Pool View Guest Rooms with views of the OH Pool or OHasis Pool, 4 Terrace Suites with spacious balconies, and 2 • Executive Suites with bold design and wrap-around balconies. • • TOWER The Tower features 42 guest rooms and suites. • DINING ZuZu is a modern take on the classic all-American restaurant of the • 1950s, serving seasonal American fare inside and on the shaded • patio. Craft cocktails can be found at the ZuZu Lounge. OH Pool Bar +Cabanas features light poolside bites and handcrafted cocktails. • • • • • • • • • MEETING SPACE Hotel Valley Ho offers hip meeting space with the latest tech. • Whether it's a corporate retreat, an intimate wedding, a reception for a few hundred, or a board meeting for ten, guests will appreciate the style and service at this mid-century-modern • landmark. • The hotel has 13,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including • the 2,400-square-foot Valley Ho Ballroom, 4,000-square foot SoHo • Ballroom, and Sands. Five boardrooms range in size from 350 to • 1,150 square feet. There is also over 20,000 square feet of outdoor event space including the panoramic Sky Line Rooftop atop the • seven-story Tower and the lush Palm Court. • BUSINESS CENTER The business center at Hotel Valley Ho offers wireless and wired • Internet access, fax and copy services, word processing and • secretarial services, a/v equipment, graphic presentation • preparation, image scanning, computer workstations, business • cards, and a full line of office supplies. • SPA VH Spa for Vitality+ Health. Beautify and detoxify. Relax on the spa • deck before a massage in an individual or double treatment room. Enjoy a fresh-air workout with a choice of poolside views or private • TV, or unwind with a yoga class in the movement studio. • • VH Spa features: • Eight private treatment rooms, inc.one double treatment room • • The spa deck for relaxing before or after a treatment • • A 24-hour, high-tech fitness center • • A glass wall opening onto the deck for fresh-air workouts and a • view overlooking the OH Pool • A movement studio for Pilates,yoga,and personal training • • Men's and women's locker rooms, showers, and steam rooms • • The spa boutique, featuring gifts, Valley Ho wear, and more • AMENITIES/SERVICES • • WiFi Internet Throughout the Hotel • • ATM/Foreign Currency Exchange • • Babysitting/Child Care • Car Rental • • Spa Boutique • • Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service • • Multi-lingual Staff • • Valet Parking • Bell Services • • Personal Concierge Service • • Lobby Newsstand • • 24 Hour In-Room Dining • Wheelchair Access to Common/ Public Areas • • Pets Stay Free • • • • • • • NEARBY RECREATION Outdoors: Biking, Hiking, Running, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback Riding • Shopping: Scottsdale Fashion Square,the Biltmore,Old Town Scottsdale, and 5th Avenue Shops • More: Casinos,Spas,Old Town Art Galleries NEARBY POINTS OF Scottsdale Civic Center- 1 mile INTEREST Fashion Square Mall - 1 mile • Arizona State University-6 miles • Desert Botanical Garden -5 miles • Within walking distance of Scottsdale's renowned art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife • • VALLEY HO The original owners of Hotel Valley Ho, Robert and Evelyn Foehl, • HISTORY found it their personal calling to make their guests' stay nothing short of exceptional,which they did when they first welcomed them • in 1956. In the years prior to opening the hotel, and in keeping with • a summertime tradition of leaving the hot Arizona summer,the • Foehls managed Lake Arrowhead resort in Southern California, where they befriended many celebrities.Their gracious hospitality, coupled with their California visits, created the Hollywood • connection at Hotel Valley Ho that still exists today. • EXECUTIVE TEAM GENERAL MANAGER: Andrew Chippindall • DIRECTOR OF GUEST OPERATIONS: Shaun Baker • DIRECTOR OF SALES+ MARKETING: Jesse Thompson DIR. OF CATERING +CONF. SERVICES: Jennifer Rueb • SPA DIRECTOR: Josh Bredimus • F&B DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE CHEF: Charles Wiley • ARCHITECTS/ Hotel Valley Ho was originally designed by Edward L.Varney and • DESIGNERS Associates, which blended modern and Southwestern elements, • making the property an instant icon of the area when it opened in • 1956. The architectural team that headed the renovation is • Scottsdale-based Allen+ Philp Architects. • INTERIOR Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA) of Los Angeles designed • DESIGN Hotel Valley Ho's guest rooms and public spaces. Hayes Architecture • Interiors designed The Tower. GENERAL Kitchell served as construction manager for the rehabilitation and • CONTRACTOR 220,000-square-foot expansion of the hotel. The project included • the fully re-done suites and guest rooms,the seven-story Tower,a new two-story wing,the OH Pool,VH Spa, ZuZu, and dramatic • outdoor flame and water features.On a local historical note, • Kitchell originally built the hotel in 1956. • • • Kristin Heggli Public Relations+Communications Manager 1480.421.77341 kheggli@hotelvalleyho.com • • • • M • • r Awards Hotel Valley Ho • World's Top 1%of Hotels Expedia Insider's Select • World's Sexiest Hotels Sky Radio Network • • Editor's Pick: Best Guys Night Out Phoenix Magazine "Best of the Valley" • Best Resort for Locals AZCentral.com Readers Choice Awards • Top 20 Hotel Hot Spots American Airlines • Most Stylish New Destinations Men.Style.com—Online home of GQ and Details • • Most Anticipated New Hotel 944 magazine Platinum Awards • • 100°of Design—Places We Love Desert Living Magazine • Top North American Suites—Hotel Valley Ho Executive Suite Elite Magazine • Best Extreme Makeover Phoenix New Times "Best of Phoenix' • Real Estate&Development Award Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine • • Boutique Hotel Interior Design Lodging Hospitality Design magazine • Best Specialty Project Gold Nugget Grand Award, San Francisco • Best Rehab Project-Commercial Industry Gold Nugget Award, San Francisco • Best of Awards/Outlook—Hotel Valley Ho Private +Interior Project Over$5 Million • • Project of the Year over$10M American Subcontractors Association of Arizona • • Best'City Centered' Place to Live Arizona Foothills Magazine "Best Places to Live" • Best Lobby/Bar in Arizona AZCentral.com • Best Boutique Hotel Phoenix New Times "Best of Phoenix" . VH Spa • • Spa Week—Luxe Awards for Best Overall Spa • • Top 55 New Spas in the World Conde Nast Traveler"loth Annual Hot List' • Top 10 Spas in the Country Good Morning America teamed with Travel+ Leisure Magazine • ZuZu • • Best American Comfort Food Food & Life magazine • • Restaurants Top Tables Bon Appetit • Best Place to Bring Your Dad for Brunch New Times"Best of Phoenix' • Tabletop Performance Award for Club/Resort Foodservice Equipment&Supplies • • 5 Great Resort Bars—ZuZu lounge AZCentral.com • • Best New Restaurants Phoenix Magazine"Best New Restaurants" OH Pool • World's Coolest Pools Travel + Leisure • Best Party Resort Pool Arizona Foothills Magazine "Best Of Our Valley' • • Best Cabana The Arizona Republic Kristin Heggli I Public Relations+Communications Manager 1480.421.77341 kheggli@hotelvalleyho.com • H History + Notable Guests A Mid-Century Modern Star is Born • The influx of winter visitors and tourists to Scottsdale in the mid-1950s prompted the • construction of Hotel Valley Ho,which originally opened on December 20, 1956. It • featured ten lush acres and 180 rooms of contemporary design centered on a courtyard and pool that were frequently a hub of activity, hosting events from weddings to fashion shows. • The Valley Ho was the first hotel in Scottsdale to have central air conditioning, and therefore the first to be open year-round. It was also the first to employ Southwestern architecture and to feature a European plan. • Hotel Valley Ho was the sister property to the Westward Ho in Downtown Phoenix.The name came from a newspaper contest; inspiration came from the Westward Ho. Husband and wife Robert and Evelyn Foehl were developers and owner-managers of the hotel, and . lived on-site in a private apartment with an enclosed garden. • The hotel was designed by local architect Edward L.Varney,who also designed Sun Devil Stadium and the Phoenix Municipal Building. The construction cost was$1.5 million. Each • room featured a black-and-white television (which was impressive for the time),and some • had kitchenettes. Plans for a tower were drawn but not executed,and two buildings were added at the north end of the hotel in 1958. • • Hotel Valley Ho was acquired by Ramada in 1973 and expanded to include the neighboring Ramada Hotel, which was built in 1961.The entire complex was renamed Ramada's Valley Ho Resort and operated as such until it went up for sale in 2002.The highest offer for the hotel was from a buyer who wanted to tear it down;fortunately, it was saved from the • wrecking ball when the owner decided to sell to MSR Properties, a local company that wanted to restore it to its former splendor.The hotel was closed and plans for renovation went underway. • • Construction began in 2004, and the hotel reopened on December 20, 2005,49 years to the date from its original opening.Total renovation costs came to$80 million. 120 rooms and conference space that were built as part of the Ramada Inn to the south in the early • 1960s were torn down,as these buildings were not considered historically significant and • were not part of the original Valley Ho.Additions included ZuZu, OH Pool,VH Spa,Trader Vic's(completed in 2006 and closed in 2011), and The Tower(completed in 2008). • . Hotel Valley Ho is now considered "one of the best-preserved mid-century hotels in the • country", according to architect and author Alan Hess. The buildings have been completely renovated, but the hotel still retains its original character and style. • • • • Hollywood Hideaway • • Hotel Valley Ho has been a resting stop for many Hollywood stars throughout the years. In • the fifties and sixties,the hotel's style and upscale nature attracted them, as well as its distance from Hollywood,which afforded them more privacy. Many celebrities also came • because the Foehls invited them after befriending them at their resort in Southern • California. • • In 1957, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood held their private wedding reception in the • hotel's ballroom.Wagner's parents had been regular guests at the hotel and thought the • pair should be married away from the Hollywood limelight. • Zsa Zsa Gabor and her daughter Francesca rode horses around the hotel. • • Other notable guests seen dining in the hotel's restaurant or strolling around the • manicured lawns included Bing Crosby,Jimmy Durante,Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh. Today, Hotel Valley Ho continues to welcome athletes, actors, and musicians alike. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kristin Heggli Public Relations+Communications Manager 1480.421.77341 kheggli@hotelvalleyho.com • • • • • • • • Hollywood Hideaway • • • Hotel Valley Ho has been a resting stop for many Hollywood stars throughout the years. In • the fifties and sixties,the hotel's style and upscale nature attracted them, as well as its distance from Hollywood,which afforded them more privacy. Many celebrities also came • because the Foehls invited them after befriending them at their resort in Southern • California. • In 1957, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood held their private wedding reception in the • hotel's ballroom. Wagner's parents had been regular guests at the hotel and thought the • pair should be married away from the Hollywood limelight. • Zsa Zsa Gabor and her daughter Francesca rode horses around the hotel. • • Other notable guests seen dining in the hotel's restaurant or strolling around the • manicured lawns included Bing Crosby,Jimmy Durante,Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh. Today, Hotel Valley Ho continues to welcome athletes, actors, and musicians alike. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kristin Heggli Public Relations+Communications Manager 1480.421.77341 kheggli@hotelvalleyho.com • • • • • • • • Green Initiatives • • Hotel Valley Ho strives to be environmentally friendly. The restoration of the hotel itself contributed to the • well-being of the environment. By restoring and not tearing down the Valley Ho in 2005, Westroc Hotels & • Resorts saved 20,000 tons of landfill waste. Since its opening, the hotel has participated in various green efforts including: • • Protecting the Environment • • • The housekeeping department uses green-certified cleaning agents. • Red Flower amenities in every guest room and VH Spa are paraben free, organic, biodegradable, • and in containers made from recycled materials. • • All in-room linen is cleaned with hydrogen peroxide instead of harmful bleaches. • The hotel participates in the 'Adopt-A-Road' program; employees remove trash along Scottsdale • Road between Indian School and Camelback Roads. • • No herbicides or pesticides are used for landscaping. • Kitchen cooking oil is recycled; some kitchen waste is composted in the chef's herb garden. • • Saving Energy • • Brick-and-mortar construction and dual-pane glass reduce energy needed for heating and • cooling. • • Energy-efficient light bulbs are used throughout the property, including guest rooms, and • eventually recycled. • In vacant guest rooms, drapes are closed and thermostats are set higher to reduce air • conditioning needs. • • During cooler months, water is chilled through cooling towers instead of a Freon-based system. • Local food purveyors and ingredients are used to reduce "food miles". • • Conserving Resources • • All shower heads, faucets, and toilets are low flow. • • Guests have the option of conserving water by reusing towels and linens. • • Gently worn linens are donated to a local domestic violence shelter;more heavily worn linens are donated to a local animal shelter. • Hotel Valley Ho participates in the Clean the World program; all soap, shampoo, and other in • room amenities are collected, cleaned, and recycled for use in domestic homeless shelters and over 50 developing countries. • • Up to 4 tons of material per month are recycled. • • Green Awards+Recognition • • Certified Green Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association • • Award of Merit Environmental Excellence Awards Program,Valley Forward Association • Good Earthkeeping Award 2010 Stars of the Industry Awards,Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association • Green Award Green by Design Awards,Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau • • 4 Green Eco-Leafs Rating !Stay Green, ranking is out of 5 • • Kristin Heggli I Public Relations+Communications Manager 1480.421.77341 kheggli@hotelvalleyho.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9 A� ti� � � � luunlllll, l n uu .��7,.�py---- Intl lltll 111171111 I'uI�II IIIIII `'sy � nl Ifl�fI1111I111I rill IIIIII III . 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