HomeMy WebLinkAboutAccept Name for Project - "Carlos Ortega Villas"PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE NAME
"CARLOS ORTEGA VILLAS" FOR THE PROJECT CURRENTLY
KNOWN AS COUNTRY VILLAGE
SUBMITTED BY: JANET MOORE, DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
CATHERINE WALKER, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, that the Agency Board consider formally naming the
Country Village Senior Apartment project, the "Carlos Ortega Villas", in
memory of former City Manager/Executive Director of the City of Palm Desert
and its Redevelopment Agency.
Executive Summary:
The project site is located at the southwest corner of Washington Street and Avenue of
the States. The future project is comprised of approximately 72 affordable senior units.
The project will work to integrate the most current methods of sustainable development
and energy efficiencies. The project's movement toward affordable housing and energy
efficiency measures were focal points of Mr. Ortega's professional vision, therefore it
was recommended by the Housing Sub -Committee to name the development, the
Carlos Ortega Villas in memory of Mr. Carlos Ortega.
Discussion:
The Housing Sub -Committee, along with members of staff met on August 27, 2009 to
discuss potential names for the proposed Country Village project site. After reviewing a
variety of names, it was determined by the Sub -Committee, that "Carlos Ortega Villas",
by including Mr. Ortega's full name, bestowed the intended honor appropriately
preventing any potential inaccurate association.
The project is currently in its early Architectural Design phase. The deadline for the
Request for Proposals for architectural services was August 28, 2009, with all
respondents' submissions currently under review.
Staff Report Country Village Naming
Page 2 of 2
September 10, 2009
Staff recommends approval of the Housing Subcommittee's recommendation to formally
name the affordable senior project, the "Carlos Ortega Villas".
Subipitted By:
net oore, Director of Hsg.
Catherine Walker, Senior Management
Analyst
Approval:
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Original on file with City Clerk's Office
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
FROM: JANET MOORE, DIRECTOR OF HOUS rGDATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT REGARDING THE NACOUNTRY
VILLAGE PROJECT
In addition to the name listed in the staff report of "Carlos Ortega Villas" additional names
identified by the committee were:
"Casa de Carlos Ortega"
"Casa Carlos Ortega Villas"
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cc: John Wohlmuth, Executive Director
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment