The Changing Faces of Anaheim Business

Angels’ owner Arte Moreno makes his mark as an integral part of Anaheim’s diverse business community Para mas información acerca de los talleres de capacitación para ahorrar energía y dinero, llame 765-4254.

ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEfficiency EducationEducation EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO HELP SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY

ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES IS SPONSORING A YEAR-LONG SERIES OF FREE ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION SEMINARS TO HELP BUSINESS CUSTOMERS LEARN HOW TO SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE OPERATING COSTS. CONDUCTED BY ASW ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVES, THESE HALF-DAY SEMINARS ARE CUSTOMIZED FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES AND WILL PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES.

WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS:

Energy Efficient Lighting Systems REGISTRATION Wednesday, March 24 When RSVP by March 17 • Registration begins at 8 a.m. • Seminars will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Energy Efficient Motors • Lunch will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 Where RSVP by April 21 • 201 South Anaheim Boulevard Package Unit Air Conditioning I • At City Hall West, 2nd floor (Free parking – bring your ticket for validation) Wednesday, June 16 RSVP by June 9 All seminars adhere to the above schedule and location. Package Unit Air Conditioning II Wednesday, July 14 RSVP by July 7 HOW TO SIGN UP For more information on Energy Efficiency Education, Air Handling Systems or to RSVP for upcoming seminars: Thursday, August 12 1. Call 714/765-4291. RSVP by August 5 2. Register via e-mail at Chilled Water Systems [email protected]. Wednesday, September 29 3. Sign up online at www.anaheim.net. Click on RSVP by September 22 “Public Utilities”, then “THE LATEST.”

Power Quality Tuesday, October 19 RSVP by October 12

Distributed Energy Resources Wednesday, December 15 RSVP by December 8

YOU CAN ALSO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY COSTS BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. CALL 731-0844. A NAHEIM P UBLIC U TILITIES www.anaheim.net Features

12 V.J. Lovero: 1959-2004 A tribute to a former Anaheim resident who was known as one of the best sports photographers in America. On the Cover 12 13 Extending the Hand of Friendship Angels owner Arte Moreno is one of the best For more than two decades, the Anaheim Sister Cities Association has been extending known business owners in Anaheim, but the City the hand of friendship and cultural good will. is also home to a wide array of businesses of every size, kind and ownership. 14 The Changing Faces of Anaheim Business Lee Celano/AFP/Getty Images As the owner of the Anaheim Angels, Arte Moreno owns one of the most high profile businesses in the City, but other business owners of every size and kind find Anaheim 14 a great place to make a prosperous living. Departments

2 City Scene Mayor Curt Pringle The Home Improvement Holiday waives permit fees for homeowners; the City Council Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez approves a new police chief; water conservation programs help mark the 125th anniversary Council Member Tom Tait for the Water Utility; the BNSF Soundwall Project breaks ground. Council Member Shirley McCracken 2 Council Member Bob Hernandez 6 Building for the Future City Manager David M. Morgan Downtown makes ready for a new era with a $100 million makeover; A new library will replace the existing Haskett branch; the Anaheim Hills Golf Clubhouse opens Managing Editor John James Nicoletti for business. Contributors: Lori Shensky, Tim Mead, Eric Kay, Eric Zanelli, Denise Silberman, Lorraine Uribe, Dianne Foletto, Nikki Montellano, 9 Newsmakers Mike Ebbing and Melissa Seifen. Terry Lowe is the City’s new Community Services Director and Ganahl Lumber celebrates 120 years in business. Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. 6 Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 10 Calendar of Events The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of gov- 12 Business Connection ernment. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Environmentally-friendly Green Power programs save energy and make Anaheim Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager over- a better place; Home Depot opens its largest store in the nation; a new name for our sees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the City hometown ballpark. Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call specific departments found on page 20 of this publication. 8 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites Corrections: In our last issue, we inadvertently listed a wrong name for Senior Citizen’s Commission member Daniel Coakley. Also, meeting times for the Budget Advisory Commission were About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous city. As the also listed incorrectly. The Budget Advisory Commission meets on oldest and largest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 340,000 residents and 2,085 employees. The municipal the third Wednesday of November from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., and in corporation’s annual budget is $1.098 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., March, April and May at 3:30 P.M. We apologize for any inconvenience L-3 Communications, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and The Walt Disney Company. Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of these items may have caused. visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

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Anaheim Selects New Police Chief A New Holiday

FTER A NATIONWIDE SEARCH,JOHN A. for Anaheim WELTER HAS BEEN SELECTED AS ANAHEIM’S Homeowners NEW POLICE CHIEF.HE REPLACES FORMER CHIEF Roger Baker who recently assumed the duties of Chief of Police in Des Moines, Washington. Mayor proposes a “Home Improvement Holiday” Chief Welter is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement. He during his State of the City speech; has been promoted up the ranks of the San Diego Police City Council Approves Program Department, serving as Detective in 1980; Sergeant in 1983; Lieutenant in 1988; Captain in 1993; Assistant Police Chief in 1996 and Executive Assistant Chief of Police in 2001. O INCREASE HOMEOWNERS’ INVESTMENT IN In addition to his duties at the City of San Diego, Welter has THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE THE served a number of noteworthy organizations. In 2003, he developed cultural diversity courses for police in New York overall aesthetics of the community, the Anaheim City Council City, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles with the recently approved an innovative and groundbreaking “Home Bureau of Justice Assistance. From 2001-02, he acted as a Improvement Holiday” program. Police Management Consultant and Trainer for the U.S. State The program, which began March 1, grants Anaheim residents Department/FBI. From 1995-98, he provided training to a fee waiver on permits for making home improvements. It is police chiefs, city managers, mayors and elected officials for slated to run through May 31. The program also will provide the California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST). amnesty to residents who have made improvements without Welter also has extensive teaching experience in the crim- obtaining permits, allowing them to acquire the required per- inal justice field. He has been an instructor at the San Diego mits free of charge. Community College District for 20 years. In 1996, he helped “The purpose of the Home Improvement Holiday is clear. train the Anaheim Police Department command staff and all We value our Anaheim residents and we want them to stay here,” supervisory personnel in “Community Oriented Policing” and said Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle, who announced the event “Problem Solving Strategies.” during his State of the City address in February.“If you want to He has also held board and committee positions with invest in your home, government fees and bureaucracy should Public Technology Incorporated; California Western School not stand in the way of making your home into your dream of Law; San Diego Enterprise Community Board; George G. home. But in both the short and long run, I am convinced that Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers; i-SAFE America, Inc.; this policy will improve our neighborhoods and be a tremen- and Camp Hope. dous benefit to the City.” A graduate of the FBI National Academy, University of The City’s Planning Department will initiate the program Virginia at Quantico, Welter also earned a B.S. in Admin- with a host or hostess greeting customers and directing them to istration of Justice from National University in San Diego in one of four stations to expedite the permit process. The intent 1996. He is the author of several publications including “Every is to minimize wait time for all participants. Most permits are Officer is a Leader: Transforming Leadership in Policing, being processed in no more than five days, many on an over- Justice and Public Safety,” and “Inter- and Intra-Agency the-counter basis. The Planning staff is also providing tech- Collaboration, Community Policing Training Guide.” nical assistance to those seeking permits under the amnesty Welter takes over the 589-person department at a time program, which may include free site visits to properties, to when Anaheim’s crime levels are at historically low levels, help them determine the improvements necessary to satisfy and the City has had the top violent crime and property crime the existing codes. clearance rates among California’s largest cities for the past For more information about Home Improvement Holiday, four years. ❚ please call (714) 765-5153 x0. ❚

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BNSF Soundwall Project Begins Construction

Money Magazine DECADE LONG EFFORT TO INSULATE ANAHEIM NEIGHBORHOODS FROM NOISE Rates Anaheim One AND VISUAL IMPACTS CREATED BY NEARBY TRAINS has started construction. With the help of congressional repre- sentatives, the City, and residents, the BNSF soundwall broke of the Nation’s Best ground earlier this year. The soundwall will stretch 2.44 miles along Esperanza Road near the 91 Freeway in east Anaheim F MORE THAN 270 CITIES SURVEYED FOR and will cost about $13 million. The BNSF Corridor Soundwall will take approximately nine THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF MONEY MAG- months to build. The construction will proceed in two phases, AZINE, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WAS THE ONLY due to the BNSF Railroad’s requirement suspending construc- city with more than 300,000 people ranked as one of the tion within its right-of-way during October, November and nation’s “Best Places to Live.” December. Overall completion of the project is scheduled for The cities were ranked in order by demographics that most March 2005. closely met those of the typical Money Magazine reader— The contractor will have a heavy work schedule, with activ- college educated, working professionals with well-above ity scheduled six days per week. Construction activities for average median income. Further consideration was taken for soundwall will occur entirely on the railroad right-of-way, population growth and cost of residential real estate relative to and will initially involve earth moving and excavation, pouring local income levels. concrete foundations and, in some areas, retaining structures Overall, Anaheim ranked third in the Western region in to support the wall. Once the contractor mobilizes, additional cities with populations more than 100,000, with Plano, Texas construction schedule information will be available and dis- and Scottsdale, Arizona taking the number one and two spots. tributed to local residents. Recently, the City of Anaheim has continued to make appear- For more information, contact the City’s Community Outreach ances on many publications’ “Best of…” lists. Sporting News Consultant at (888) 210-5318 x 204 or log on to www.anaheim.net magazine recently named Anaheim “Best Sports City” for 2003. and click on “BNSF Soundwall Corridor.” ❚ In 2001, CNN/Money ranked Anaheim as the third safest big city in the U.S. compared with cities with populations more than 300,000. In 2002, CNN/Money also ranked Orange County as number one on its list of 10 Best Places to Live in America, identifying Anaheim as a major contributor as an economic and cultural magnet, offering good educational opportunities, and top cultural events. In 2002, Ladies Home Journal ranked Anaheim seventh out of 200 large cities on its list of Top Big Cities for Women. Child.com recently ranked Anaheim seventh on its Top 10 Best Cities for Families list, and last year, Purina ranked BNSF Soundwall Anaheim second on its list of Top 50 Pet Healthy Cities. For more information about how Anaheim fared, log on to Money Magazine at http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/. ❚

3 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim C ITY S CENE assembly-style presentations FREE WATER EFFICIENCY that highlight forms of water, PROGRAMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE the water cycle and water con- servation. Filled with hands- FOR ANAHEIM SCHOOLS on activities, visual aids and take-home materials, WET ATER CONSERVATION HAS BECOME A WAY OF also emphasizes how students LIFE IN ANAHEIM.AS RESIDENTS REALIZE can make a difference in their homes by using the water con- THAT FRESH WATER IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE servation skills they learn. with many functions, the importance of using water wisely is These grade-specific, water emphasized and strongly encouraged. education programs meet Cal- Anaheim Public Utilities recognizes the importance of edu- ifornia State Science Content Standards for grades 1-5. They cating students on the value of water conservation at an early integrate language arts, social science and mathematics content age. Through a program called Water Education for Teachers standards in addition to providing complete lesson materials and Students (WET), Anaheim schools can take advantage of and packets for teachers. this assembly-style program to educate students about WET is free and easily accessible to all Anaheim public and water conservation and encourage them to develop private schools. By scheduling a presentation date, teachers can sound conservation habits. bring this innovative program to their schools. Please plan Developed and managed by the Municipal ahead, however, as reservations are taken on a first-come, first- Water District of Orange County, WET ben- served basis. efits over 135,000 Orange County students For more information or to schedule a program presentation, annually. This program offers interactive, contact Lorraine Roy at (714) 593-5013. ❚

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ANAHEIM COMMUNITY TELEVISION LAUNCHES PROGRAMMING ON ADELPHIA CABLE CHANNEL 3

NAHEIM RESIDENTS NOW HAVE A NEW WAY OF OBTAINING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PUBLIC UTILITIES CELEBRATES from City Hall—from the convenience of their own television sets. The City of Anaheim’s Public Information Office is now 125 YEARS OF SERVICE programming Anaheim Community Television (ACTV-3) on Adelphia cable channel 3. NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES IS CELEBRATING Residents can learn more about important messages from City departments, get updates on various events and learn fun THE THANNIVERSARY OF ITS MUNICIPAL 125 facts about the City of Anaheim. Water system. The city began its water operations in 1879 with In addition to these messages, the ACTV-3 will also provide one shallow well, a 20,000-gallon redwood storage tank and special programming pertaining to the City, its history, and a one-mile wooden pipeline. To commemorate this historic its residents and businesses, including the most recent meetings milestone, Utilities is planning several events and promotions of the Anaheim City Council. during the coming year. For more information about Anaheim Community Television, For more information, call (714) 765-4254. ❚ please contact (714) 765-5162. ❚

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5 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim Anaheim Announces

PlansBig The City partners with CIM Group to build six new projects that will transform downtown Anaheim.

WHEN ANAHEIM WAS STILL A QUIET AND SIMPLE PLACE, DOWNTOWN WAS THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE CITY— A BUSTLING MEETING PLACE where people gathered to shop, eat and talk with friends about the news of the day. But as cities throughout the Southland grew, many downtowns lost much of their luster and importance. In Anaheim, a number of the older build- ings in disrepair were removed and ground was cleared to make way for a central City renaissance. A makeover of this magnitude takes time, but new housing and office buildings were built and people began Anaheim’s historic downtown core and Six new projects on four remaining to return to a place that had creat- creating a thriving community remained open parcels will add 500 housing units ed sweet memories for generations a challenge. But all of that is changing and 55,000 square feet of street level of Anaheimers. with the recent unveiling of a new and restaurant and retail space surround- However, with some parcels remain- ambitious development plan by the City ing downtown Anaheim’s main street, ing vacant, bringing people back to and CIM Group. Center Street Promenade.

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2004 6 Mindful of the rich history of downtown Anaheim and with the goal of creating a main street environment that appears as if it evolved over time, CIM Group engaged sev- eral architects to design the buildings. RTKL, Kanner Architects, 30th Street Architects, RTK and MBH Architects with significant input from the community have designed buildings that draw on the historic architecture of the region with modern technology.

“The City of Anaheim has already Phase two, scheduled to begin in July, rant space, 20 townhouse-style con- invested in public infrastructure and develops three parcels bounded by dominiums with ground-floor work- improvements to offer public parking, Anaheim Blvd., Center Street Promen- space and 109 loft-style condominiums wide landscaped sidewalks and public ade, Broadway and Lemon Streets. A in two and three bedroom floor plans. art that enhances the area. We’re build- four-story building with 9,800 square This phase should be completed in ing on this foundation to complete the feet of ground floor retail/restaurant spring 2006. downtown revitalization and offer a space and 59 loft-style apartments The final phase will include 10,000 great urban lifestyle,” said Shaul Kuba, will be located across the street from square feet of retail/restaurant space a founding partner of the CIM Group. City Hall West at the southwest corner and 80 traditional apartments. A con- The $100 million plan will be built of Anaheim Blvd. and Center Street struction timeline for this parcel, at the in four phases on the last seven acres of Promenade. Just south of this site southwest corner of Clementine Street vacant land in downtown. Three of those along Broadway will be a five-story and Center Street Promenade, will be four phases will break ground this year. building with 8,400 square feet of retail determined based on completion of the “We’re building on the history of space, 10,400 square feet for a local her- other phases because the site serves as downtown as a center of civic activity itage center and 68 apartments. East of the construction staging area. and recreating it as a modern urban this site on Broadway is the third build- Apartments are expected to rent for hub. This is one of the most ambitious ing, a four-story structure with 7,286 about $1,150 for a one-bedroom unit public/private developments underway square feet of ground floor commercial and condominiums will be priced at today and a model for urban revitaliza- work space and 60 loft-style apartments. market value averaging $325,000. tion,” said Mayor Curt Pringle. Each building provides underground The City agreed to pay for a $13 mil- CIM Group began construction on parking for tenants and businesses and lion parking structure that was a nec- the first phase in February, a five-story should be completed by the end of 2005. essary component for the project. CIM structure with 6,000 square feet of Phase three, which will start con- Group will invest $80 million in the ground floor retail/restaurant space struction in fall 2004, brings additional development. In return, Anaheim will and 95 apartments built over under- for-sale housing to downtown. It is the receive 25 percent of the developer’s net ground parking located along Broadway largest development parcel in the project profits from the project and 15 percent between Lemon and Clementine Streets. and comprises six, four-story buildings. from the sale of any piece of the project. The project opening is planned for The site is east of the Disney Ice center For more information on these new summer 2005. at the southeast corner of Harbor Blvd. downtown projects, contact the City’s and Lincoln Avenue. The buildings are Community Development Department at designed around a center courtyard and (714) 765-4300. ❚ parking, and include more than 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail/restau- Downtownfor 7 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim B UILDING FOR THE F UTURE

A New Library is Booked for West Anaheim

O BETTER SERVE THE DIVERSE POPULA- TION THAT MAKES UP ONE OF ANAHEIM’S LARGEST NEIGHBORHOODS,HASKETT BRANCH Library will soon be replaced by a new branch three times the

size of the current facility. The new library will be 24,000 square The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Golf Course Henry Di Rocco feet, replacing the current 7,500 square-foot facility which is the oldest and smallest in the City’s current library system. This expanded facility will be a gathering place for adults, The Clubhouse teens and children, and will feature separate areas designed to meet their differing needs. Taking advantage of its setting in beautiful Maxwell Park, the library will also have an outdoor Opens at Anaheim reading garden. An informational exhibit highlighting the new library is currently on display at the Haskett Library. Haskett Library will be open as a full service library through Hills Golf Course May 31st and will remain open for study purposes until mid-June to allow students to complete assignments and return materials. NAHEIM’S NEWEST AMENITY WAS ADDED IN When the Haskett Library closes for construction, patrons are LATE EBRUARY WHEN HE LUBHOUSE invited to visit the other four Anaheim Public Library locations F T C and the Bookmobile. AT ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE OPENED ITS Construction of the new library is expected to take 18 door. The new 30,000 square-foot Mediterranean-themed months. To lessen a disruption in service to patrons during clubhouse features banquet areas, a bar and grill, a full service the construction period, the Library’s Bookmobile has already PGA golf shop, cart facilities, office space, and magnificent added a new stop for West Anaheim residents on Saturday panoramic views of the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. The mornings on Embassy Circle (near Beach and Lincoln) from Clubhouse will have daily food service for golfers, as well as 10:15-11:15 a.m. banquets, weddings and Sunday brunch. It can accommodate Starting June 21, the Bookmobile will add two more stops up to 350 people for special events. The Clubhouse has a variety near the Haskett Library. Those stops will be at Orange Avenue of meeting and gathering areas to meet a wide range of needs. near Maxwell Elementary and on Broadway near Maxwell Park. It features a 1,500 square-foot lobby and 1,200 square-foot Please call (714) 765-1769 for days and times or check out the pre-function room. The main banquet room is more than the Library’s web site at www.anaheim.net. ❚ 5,000 square feet and can be divided into three rooms, depend- ing on the size of a function. A separate 700 square-foot meeting room is also available and can hold up to 46 people. The Anaheim Hills Golf Course Clubhouse is located at 6501 Nohl Ranch Road in Anaheim. For more information about book- ing your event at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, please call (714) 280-1360, or visit the website at www.hillsclub- Haskett Library house.com or send an email to [email protected]. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2004 8 N EWS M AKERS

Terry Lowe Ganahl Lumber Terry Lowe Named Celebrates 120 New Director Years in Business of Community

The 120-year-old family business Services had its best year ever in 2003 ERRY LOWE WAS RECENTLY SELECTED BY ANAHL LUMBER BEGAN IN 1884 WHEN CITY MANAGER DAVID MORGAN AS THE AUSTRIAN IMMIGRANT CHRISTIAN GANAHL CITY’SNEWDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. came west from St. Louis. He purchased a lumber company His appointment was unanimously confirmed by the City and made the daring move of opening another lumberyard Council in January. He succeeds long-time director Chris in 1887. Although his “branch theory” was a radical business Jarvi who took a position with the National Parks Service in idea, it took off, and soon he had several yards, including one mid-2003. that opened in 1904 on Center Street (now Lincoln Avenue) Lowe immediately assumed responsibility of the Community in Anaheim. Services Department that includes a staff of more than 200 full- Soon they were selling lumber cement and plywood. In 1921, time and more than 420 part-time workers. He also oversees Ernest Ganahl, Christian’s nephew, bought the Anaheim loca- 43 parks, six public libraries, three public swimming pools, a tion and added hardware to Ganahl’s growing product line. multipurpose stadium, five community recreation buildings, The family-owned business continued to prosper, opening two senior citizen centers, a community service center, a ther- a mill division and getting involved in specialized finished apeutic recreation center, two golf courses, a museum and an products making cabinets for schools in the area. In 1973, upon outdoor theater. the death of John Ganahl, his son, Peter became president, and He started working for the City of Anaheim as a part-time maintains that position to this day. His brother, John Jr., has recreation aide in 1973 after graduating from Anaheim’s Servite been Chief Financial Officer since the 1970s, and Peter has two High School. He left Anaheim in 1980 to work for the City of sons in the business as well. Mission Viejo as a facilities manager, but then returned in 1984 Ganahl Lumber has grown to eight yards in Southern as Recreation Supervisor. Since then, he has worked in the California—Buena Park, Capistrano Beach, Corona, Costa Community Services Department as a Recreation Services Mesa, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, and Anaheim. Manager, and Recreation and Human Services Superintendent. “In 1932, sales were $30,000 for the entire year. Today, our In his latest position, Lowe oversaw the administration of the company sells that much in less than an hour,” said John Recreation and Human Services Division of the department, Ganahl, Jr. commenting recently on how much the family including the 68-acre Oak Canyon Nature Center, the Park business has grown over the years. Ranger Program, and comprehensive gang, drug, and violence They are 730 employees strong, many of whom have worked prevention and intervention programs. for the company for more than 20 years, thanks in part to an Lowe has been affiliated with a number of professional employee stock ownership program that has helped to breed organizations, including serving as Chief Executive Officer for a unique loyalty among the workforce. ❚ Anaheim Community Foundation; Board Member for Orange County Symphony; Anaheim Representative for Anaheim (ABOVE): Vintage band saws are the identifying logo that Ganahl has used for many years. Achieves Collaborative; and California Representative for the This one stands proudly as a city landmark in front of Ganahl's Anaheim location. National Recreation and Parks Association. ❚

9 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at The Arrowhead The Anaheim The Grove The House Pond of Convention of Anaheim of Blues Anaheim Center 2200 East Katella Avenue Downtown Disney (714) 712-2700 (714) 778-BLUE 2695 E. Katella Avenue 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 704-2420 (714) 765-8950

1-4 April 3 April SCMA Boat Show The Jaguares

3-4 April 21 March 8 April 2 April The American Championships ▲ Chicago Y & T ▲ Anaheim Storm vs. San Jose Cheerleading Competition

3 April 23-25 April 10 April Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken RCX The Ultimate Radio Control Expo The Adolescents

7-9 May Real Wealth Expo

20 April 28-31 May 30 April ▲ Yes 35th Anniversary Tour Pacific Media Expo ▲ Queensryche

29 May Empresa Frias Dance 9 May ▲ The Fab 4 23 April 29-30 May 9 May ▲ David Bowie Artistry in Ink Tattoo Show ▲ Taj Mahal 18 June David Cassidy 24 April 4-6 June Champions on Ice Home World 2004

22 May 11-13 June Alejandro Sanz Abilities Expo 6 June ▲ The B-52’s 24-27 June 28-3 June/July U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Kenneth Copeland Ministries 19 June 9 June Team Trials West Coast Believers ▲ Lewis Black Kansas

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2004 10 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

LIVE AT THE ARROWHEAD POND OF ANAHEIM See the nation’s best gymnasts compete for the right to represent the United States at the Summer Olympic Games in Athens ANAHEIM ANGELS 2004 HOME SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time July 3 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. April 3 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. July 4 Los Angeles 6:05 P.M. April 4 Los Angeles 1:05 P.M. July 15 Boston 7:05 P.M. April 13 Seattle 7:05 P.M. July 16 Boston 7:05 P.M. April 14 Seattle 7:05 P.M. July 17 Boston 7:05 P.M. th April 15 Seattle 7:05 P.M. July 18 Boston 1:05 P.M. June 24 Thursday Men’s Competition 1 7P.M. April 16 Oakland 7:05 P.M. July 19 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 25th Friday Women’s Competition 1 7 P.M. April 17 Oakland 7:05 P.M. July 20 Cleveland 1:05 P.M. th April 18 Oakland 5:05 P.M. July 26 Texas 7:05 P.M. June 26 Saturday Men’s Competition 2 3P.M. April 20 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 27 Texas 7:05 P.M. June 27th Sunday Women’s Competition 2 3 P.M. April 21 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 28 Texas 7:05 P.M. April 22 Texas 1:05 P.M. July 29 Seattle 7:05 P.M. May 3 Detroit 7:05 P.M. July 30 Seattle 7:05 P.M. All-session ticket prices range from $65—$360 May 4 Detroit 7:05 P.M. July 31 Seattle 1:05 P.M. and include all men’s and women’s events. May 5 Detroit 7:05 P.M. August 1 Seattle 1:05 P.M. May 6 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. August 10 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. Tickets are available at the Arrowhead Pond box office, at Ticketmaster.com, May 7 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. August 11 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. by phone at (714) 740-2000, at all Ticketmaster outlets and through May 8 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. August 12 Baltimore 1:05 P.M. participating gymnastics clubs listed at www.usa-gymnastics.org. May 9 Tampa Bay 1:05 P.M. August 13 Detroit 7:05 P.M. May 18 New York (AL) 7:05 P.M. August 14 Detroit 7:05 P.M. May 19 New York (AL) 7:05 P.M. August 15 Detroit 1:05 P.M. May 20 New York (AL) 7:05 P.M. August 23 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. May 21 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. August 24 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. You’re Invited to a May 22 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. August 25 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. May 23 Baltimore 1:05 P.M. August 27 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. “Passport to an Olympic Experience” June 1 Boston 7:05 P.M. August 28 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. June 2 Boston 7:05 P.M. August 29 Minnesota 1:05 P.M. June 3 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 7 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Honoring Orange County Olympians Fred Kelly, June 4 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 8 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Eveyln Furtsh Ojeda, Edwin Moses, Daley Thompson, June 5 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 9 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Florence Griffith (Flo Jo) Joyner, Bruce Furniss, June 6 Cleveland 1:05 P.M. Sept. 10 Chicago (AL) 7:05 P.M. Brian Goodel, Dr. Sammy Lee, Shirley Babashoff, June 8 Milwaukee 7:05 P.M. Sept. 11 Chicago (AL) 7:05 P.M. Dain Blanton, Cathy Rigby, Dwight Stones, Leon June 9 Milwaukee 7:05 P.M. Sept. 12 Chicago (AL) 1:05 P.M. June 10 Milwaukee 7:05 P.M. Sept. 17 Texas 7:05 P.M. Wood, Ann Myers, Nancy Dunkle and Mike Powell. June 11 Chicago (NL) 7:05 P.M. Sept. 18 Texas 1:05 P.M. June 12 Chicago (NL) 7:05 P.M. Sept. 19 Texas 1:05 P.M. Five-time Olympian Willie Banks and five-time Gold June 13 Chicago (NL) 1:05 P.M. Sept. 20 Seattle 7:05 P.M. Medalist Mal Whitfield are expected to head an all- June 21 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 21 Seattle 7:05 P.M. star list of former Olympians to attend the banquet. June 22 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 22 Seattle 7:05 P.M. June 23 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 24 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 19, 2004 June 24 Oakland 1:05 P.M. Sept. 25 Oakland 7:05 P.M. July 2 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. Sept. 26 Oakland 1:05 P.M. at the Anaheim Convention Center Tickets are $100-$150 Dates and times are subject to change. For tickets and information, call the Angels’ box office at 1-888-795-HALO (4256) or visit the Angels (714) 547-2646 on line at www.angelsbaseball.com. hosted by the Black Chamber of Orange County

11 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim V. J. Lovero 1959 - 2004

Chances are, you never met him. But more than likely, you knew him anyway. Through his work as the long-time photographer for the Angels and the Mighty Ducks as well as for countless sporting events, V.J. Lovero was considered by many as the best sports photographer in the country. The former Anaheim res- ident succumbed to cancer in January, but his work will live on for years to come.

V.J. Lovero had an innate ability to capture the drama and the personality of historic moments. Throughout his career, he remained unassuming and approachable while compiling an unparalleled list of accomplishments. His photos were on more than 39 Sports Illustrated covers and he has shot every World Series since 1989. He recorded the definitive photo of Mark McGwire hitting the record-tying home run during his 1998 pursuit of the single season home run record. V.J. even had his own Upper Deck sports card series in 1996. He is survived by his wife Trish, and two teenage sons, John and Jay. A trust fund has been established for the boys and those wishing to contribute should mail contributions to:

The Lovero Children’s Trust 2004 c/o Merrill Lynch 24422 Avenida de la Carlota Suite #400 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Attention Richard Umphrey III

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2004 12 Friendship Plaza in front of City Hall. ▲

For more than 25 years, the Anaheim Sister Cities Association has promoted interna- tional good will and cultural understanding.

Extending the Hand of Friendship

A world class city needs to have world class relationships. In Anaheim, part of that effort is gladly taken on display case on the first floor of the City Hall building. by the Anaheim Sister Cities Association. One of the goals of Sister Cities is to also establish Founded in 1976 and better understanding between different countries and patterned after the United cultures. The Sister Cities student exchange program States Sister Cities Program promotes this goal by sending Anaheim students abroad that started in 1956, the and hosting students from Mito every year. roster of the current asso- The Mito Association sends 20 Japanese students to ciation has more than 70 Anaheim to become an extended family member of members. the host family for two weeks. They attend classes to Currently, Anaheim has enhance their English vocabulary and learn about formal relationships with Anaheim and the United States. Finding host families Mito, Japan and Vitoria- is always a priority and this year is no exception for the Gasteiz, Spain. Other rela- group coming the last week of July through the first tionships are being consid- week of August. ered with cities in Ireland, To support its ongoing efforts the group is also cur- Germany, Mexico and will be based on similarities in rently conducting a “Pathway to Friendship” brick demographics, culture, government structure, econom- program that will give sponsors the opportunity to ic benefits and tourism opportunities. have their names and organizations placed on bricks Sister Cities encourages the exchange of information in front of City Hall. and education through a Student Ambassador Program, For more information on the bricks, which are $75 each, student exchange classes, business and economic potential sponsors should call (714) 990-6767. Residents exchanges and contributions to Anaheim’s cityscape— interested in being a host family for the Student Ambas- such as Friendship Plaza in front of City Hall and the sador Program are invited to call (714) 776-7579.

13 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim The Changing Faces of Anaheim Business

For almost 150 years, Anaheim businesses have been a unique mix of sizes and cultures. Today, that diversity means the city and its business community are stronger than ever.

People are still buzzing about the day Arte Moreno wrote a personal check for $183 million to buy the Anaheim Angels. While he downplayed the significance, the media trumpeted Pit as the first purchase of a Major League Baseball franchise by a Latino owner. In Anaheim, it added one more high profile name and chapter to a city that has been forged on cultural diversity— a diversity that extends to a vibrant business community as well. With more than 15,000 businesses and 170,000 people employed throughout Anaheim, mom and pop merchants are able to serve their neighborhood niche and co-exist alongside larger commercial, industrial and tourist-serving businesses that export products and Anaheim’s image to the world. Though their stories and cultures are unique, they all share one thing in common—Anaheim is a city of universal opportunity for businesses of all sizes.

Florist: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved; Art Moreno: LEE CELANO/AFP/Getty Images; Grocery Worker: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved. “Anaheim’s diversity has made it easy for me to do well, As a savvy and successful businessman, Arte Moreno saw not because I am part of a minority, but as someone who this when he bought the Angels. “We have a great ballpark, a fantastic climate and live in a easily can blend in because of the many cultures here.” region of roughly 16 million people. There are two primary media markets in this country, number one being New York success, I feel an obligation to give back to the city that has been and number two is Los Angeles. Our franchise is located in the so good to me,”says Zomorodian who is active in the Boys and greater Los Angeles marketplace and I feel strongly that we Girls Club, the YMCA, the Downtown Anaheim Association have yet to tap our potential,” he noted recently. and the Anaheim Sesquicentennial Commission. From the single person working out of his living room to Disneyland, the Convention Center and professional sports the more than 20,000 people who work for the Disneyland teams tend to dominate the headlines, so it is often over- Resort, one of the keys to success has a common theme for looked that Anaheim’s businesses are as diverse as the popu- Anaheim business owners—making Anaheim a better place lation itself. by serving the community. Retailers comprise one in five of the business owners in “Success can be measured in a number of ways. Obviously Anaheim and they are supported by a strong manufacturing winning a World Series title is the goal for all of us through- base, concentrated in the Canyon business district along the out the organization. But success also comes in other forms 91 Freeway—an area that rivals the Irvine Spectrum in terms such as community relations programs, business relationships of number of businesses and employees. and the overall fan experience,” adds Moreno. But Anaheim is also about the businesses that concentrate It’s a sentiment echoed by large and small business owners, on serving the many neighborhoods throughout the City. including Jerry Zomorodian, an Iranian immigrant who came Victor Gonzalez, who along with his 12 brothers and sisters to Anaheim 20 years ago and now owns three gas stations co-owns the 13-store Northgate Gonzalez Market grocery in Anaheim. store chain, sums it up by saying, “Since our business is built “Anaheim’s diversity has made it easy for me to do well, not around customer service and quality of a shopping experience, because I am part of a minority, but as someone who easily can giving back to the community is a natural extension of who we blend in because of the many cultures here. Because of my are and what we’re already doing.We are very active in spon- Anaheim Public Information Office Anaheim Public Information Office Anaheim Public Information Anaheim Public Information Office Anaheim Public Information

Anaheim Businesses by Category soring churches, schools and other groups in the community.” “We started in 1980 and since that time, the growth of the Retail 20.9% Hispanic community has been a great blessing for us, but Personal and Business Services 19.7% because there is such diversity here, we have customers from Manufacturing 10.2% all parts of the community,” he adds. Wholesale Trade 9.3% Complementing the natural opportunities that arise from Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 8.4% diversity, the City has also taken steps to ensure a business Construction 7.4% friendly climate. Anaheim Public Utilities offers rates up to Medical and other Health 7.2% 25 percent lower than other utilities and offers an Advantage Education and Social Services 5.5% Services program that combines powerful incentives that fur- Engineers, Accounting and R&D 4.1% ther reduce costs for businesses. A self-contained Job Training Transportation, Telecommunications Utilities 2.9% Program and the Anaheim Transportation Network work to Legal and Law Offices 1.6% improve conditions for employees. A central location traversed Agriculture, Fishing and Mining 1.0% by multiple freeways as well as great weather and numerous Other 0.8% dining and entertainment options are a few of the many reasons Government 0.2% Source: Inside Prospects, Inc. Inside Prospects, Source: why Anaheim is an attractive place to work and own a business.

15 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim Anaheim’s business diversity is a story that is as old as the City itself. Originally a Spanish rancho, Anaheim’s Mother Colony was founded by German settlers who immigrated here to make wine. The birth of Disneyland created a sonic boom that brought international attention to the sleepy little town of 15,000 in the mid-1950s. Many people from all over the world came here, liked what they saw, and stayed, bringing merchants of all sizes and ethnicities to cater to their needs. Today, this blending of cultures has created a thriving mix of businesses that have come together to give Anaheim an international flavor befitting of a destination that annually attracts 20 million visitors from throughout the world. Big, medium or small . . . Middle Eastern, Hispanic, African- American, Caucasian or Asian. . . Anaheim’s diverse business base has opened the arms of opportunity for everyone. ❚

“Everything Begins and Ends with the Fans.” Excerpts from a recent interview with Angels’ owner and Anaheim businessman Arte Moreno.

Q: Now that you’ve had some time to A:There has been a lot of speculation A: Everything begins and ends with the become acclimated to Anaheim, how do that our signing of Vladimir Guerrero, fans. That’s not a new concept as much your initial perceptions of the local fan Bartolo Colon, Jose Guillen and Kelvin as it is one that at times seems to be for- base and market compare to what you’ve Escobar had something to do with gotten by those in charge. Certainly our actually experienced? Hispanic marketing. In reality, those four fans want to come to Angel Stadium to players were signed on the recommen- see the club win. We all do. But they also A: This is a very passionate dation of Bill Stoneman and his baseball want to participate in an activity with baseball community. We have a operations staff because they viewed their families in a pleasant, clean and responsibility to our fans to pro- those players as the “cream of the crop” entertaining environment. That’s what vide a perennial contender. The among available free agents in the areas they’ll receive at Angel Stadium. fan base here has shown its sup- of our needs. I understand completely the To read the complete interview with port in the past and will continue demographics of our market and we hope Anaheim Angels owner Arte Moreno, log on to do so as long as we fulfill our to extend our appeal through various to the City’s Web site at www.anaheim.net. ❚ responsibilities. Everyone in our organ- broadcast opportunities in the future. ization has an understanding that we are However, everyone understands winning in business because of the fans. We will and that will serve as our greatest market- continually do our best to both listen to ing tool, both in the short and long term. and assist their needs. Q: You have made many dramatic Q: It appears that you are making and positive steps to give your customers specific attempts to market more to the the best possible experience when they Latino population. Do you think that’s buy your product. Is this part of your an underserved market and are you just overall customer service philosophy or applying good business sense in that area? something that is especially unique to your baseball operations?

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2004 16 B USINESS CONNECTION

THE U.S. EPA GIVES ANAHEIM A $1 MILLION GRANT

HE U.S. ENVIRONMEN- TAL PROTECTION AGENCY has awarded the Anaheim Redevelop- ment Agency a $1 million grant to redevelop contaminated sites in the City through a Revolving Loan Fund Cleanup Program. The money will help Anaheim clean up properties that have sat idle for years and will spur more investment and rede- velopment, returning abandoned prop- erties to productive use. The City’s Redevelopment Agency HOME DEPOT OPENS identified seven priority targets includ- Supply. The 65,000 square foot garden ing a former landfill, a truck transfer ITS LARGEST STORE center is dedicated specifically to gar- facility, and vacant manufacturing/ IN ANAHEIM den and landscaping needs. It offers industrial properties. Environmental homeowners and professional land- cleanup activities are essential for the OME DEPOT — THE scapers complete outdoor solutions, areas’ redevelopment, which will include accented by a drive-thru pickup area WORLD’S LARGEST HOME affordable and market rate housing, a for larger items, as well as yard scoops retail center and a neighborhood park. improvement retailer—has opened its of sand, gravel or a number of other pro- “This grant is another demonstra- largest store in the nation in Anaheim. fessional materials available in job-lot tion of the Agency’s strong commit- The 205,000 square-foot store locat- quantities. In addition, 20,000 square- ment to redevelop environmentally ed at 1095 N. Pullman St. is the former feet of this area alone is dedicated to challenged sites within the City bound- site of a Super Kmart and is bigger boxed trees of all sizes, including 35- aries,”said Elisa Stipkovich, the Agency’s than four football fields. It has enough foot palms. Executive Director. room for four Home Depot concepts The other side of the store features a This grant is comprised of two sub- under one roof, including Home Décor, 6,000 square-foot tool rental center that grants: a $600,000 grant for hazardous Landscape Supply, Tool Rental and includes heavy-duty equipment such as substances sites and a $400,000 grant Professional Services. bobcats and scissor lifts. Rentals range for petroleum-contaminated properties. As part of this new design, the store from roof cleaners and tile cutters to The Anaheim Redevelopment Agency features “DesignPlace,” a special area paint sprayers and carpet cleaners to will contribute an additional $200,000 in the center of the store that unifies serve both the professional contractor to the EPA grant for a total commitment all product categories related to home and homeowner. of $1.2 million for the Revolving Loan décor. The DesignPlace enables Home The company’s decision to re-locate Fund Cleanup Program. ❚ Depot to present complete solutions, an existing Yorba Linda Home Depot formulated under the direction of a pro- to Anaheim was based on continued fessional designer, and is one of Home growth in the community and a desire Depot’s most successful innovations in to provide a more convenient, expand- the last couple of years. ed shopping location for residents and Strolling through lavish showrooms businesses. Approximately 240 people will bring shoppers outside to anoth- are employed at the new store, including er Home Depot concept...Landscape 90 who are new associates. ❚

17 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim B USINESS CONNECTION

SCHOOL PROGRAMS residential and commercial customers Through the Innovative Energy Tech- were implemented in 2001 as a way to nologies grant, Anaheim High School support new solar power generation was awarded $25,000 to develop a cur- installations throughout Anaheim. The riculum that incorporates the latest two programs offer a dollar-per-watt advances in the energy field (including incentive on City-approved, grid-con- fuel cells, solar energy and other renew- nected solar systems and have fostered able energy sources) and transportation over 74 kilowatts of solar generation (including electric vehicles, urban trans- by customers. As part of the Residential PV Buy- UTILITIES DELIVERS portation issues and alternative fuel vehicles). The curriculum includes stu- down program, two Solar Energy Basics CLEAN, GREEN dent projects, science experiments, workshops are offered to residents annu- POWER SOLUTIONS field trips and reports. While the cur- ally. The workshop topics include PV riculum focuses on technology, it also technology, costs and how to get a sys- NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES addresses important related issues, such tem installed on residential homes in Anaheim. The workshops feature Ana- CONTINUES TO DEMON- as economics, and environmental and social impacts. heim-resident guest speakers who are STRATE ITS COMMITMENT TO The grant also subsidized a workshop able to discuss why they chose to install PV on their homes and how they imple- alternative energy solutions and re- to provide other educators with the cur- mented the technology. newable resources through several riculum. Since the topic was so broad, programs and projects. Here’s a quick Anaheim High School’s Transportation WIND POWER PURCHASE overview of some of the department’s Academy focused on solar energy, and current efforts. Utilities sponsored a “Teaching Solar Through a long-term, wind power Energy Basics” workshop for teachers purchase agreement, Anaheim is receiv- SOLAR POWER INSTALLATIONS throughout Anaheim. The Transpor- ing six megawatts of wind power that is Utilities has installed photovoltaic tation Academy developed the cur- generated from the state’s largest wind (PV) systems at the Anaheim Conven- riculum as a resource for high school plant, the High Winds Energy Center, tion Center, Deer Canyon Park Preserve teachers and their students. The cur- in Solano County, Calif. restroom facility, Anaheim High School, riculum notebook contains all relevant TREEPOWER PROGRAM Hermosa Village Community Center, notes and activities to take students and the Police Department East and through a five-day unit on solar energy Shade trees provide cooling and aid Main stations, as well as 11 solar-pow- fundamentals. Through this curriculum, in reducing summer air-conditioning ered warning signals at intersections students will develop an understand- costs for residents and businesses while where school children cross streets. PV ing of solar energy technology, benefits also beautifying the community. The systems have also been installed for secu- and practical applications. program has distributed rity lighting at the Anaheim Hills Golf Utilities also officially sponsored the more than 23,000 Course parking lot. These projects total Canyon High School Solar Boat Racing shade trees since its 174 kilowatts of power or enough ener- team. By paying for the cost of the boat inception in 1992. gy to supply 24 homes with power for kit, Canyon High School was not only With these shade one year. able to compete, but also win the overall trees, air-condition- Future projects include the develop- championship trophy, in the first annual ing costs can be reduced ment of solar-powered carports that pro- “Solar Splash,”sponsored by the Met- anywhere from 10 to 40 per- vide shade to emergency vehicles at the ropolitan Water District of Southern cent. At maturity, the 24,450 fire stations; an energy playfield that California. Solar Splash is a competition trees will save 1.6 million kWh provides green space for children to between schools to build, design and (or enough energy to power play and solar-powered shade structures; race solar-powered boats. 271 households for a full year), and innovative uses of solar panels at the in addition to remov- SOLAR BUYDOWN PROGRAMS Tiger Woods Learning Center and other ing 138 tons of carbon City facilities. Solar Buydown programs for both dioxide annually.

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2004 18 B USINESS CONNECTION

WESTPORT GENERATOR PROJECT encircles the arena bowl. The display is

DBS Photo capable of over one billion colors and The project is a 1.5 megawatt advanced will dazzle spectators by showing full- gas generator with 83 percent less oxides color graphics and animation. It debuted of nitrogen (NOx) emissions than stan- in January at a cost of $1.2 million. dard diesel generators and 50 percent Additional improvements underway less NOx emissions than spark-ignited include $1.2 million in video room gas generators. It provides backup gen- upgrades; $500,000 worth of new car- eration to the Anaheim Convention pet on the Club level and in all suites Center in case of a power failure. The and $100,000 in audio visual upgrades THE ARROWHEAD generator will also assist Anaheim dur- both in and outside of the building. ing California Stage 3 emergency black- POND ADDS NEW “Since the doors opened in 1993, we outs by providing power into Anaheim’s UPGRADES have strived to keep this building state- distribution grid. of-the-art,” said Tim Ryan, president The project will demonstrate for the ANS ARE ALREADY START- and CEO of AAM. first time in the nation that a natural “In our continued efforts to meet that ING TO ENJOY SOME OF gas power generator can retain the fuel goal, we have committed more than three economy and performance of a diesel- the latest upgrades taking place at the million dollars over the next six months fueled engine, while delivering the Arrowhead Pond. on capital improvements. These major environmental benefits of natural gas. The most noticeable improvement for upgrades are in addition to our ongoing For more information on these projects visitors is the full color Light Emitting capital improvement projects which or programs, please call (714) 765-4254. ❚ Diode (LED) fascia display that now exceed one million dollars per year.” ❚

A NEW NAME “The naming decision is both part of for additional seating to accommodate FOR A NEW a continuing effort to expand our brand, the Los Angeles Rams. Seating capacity as well as a return to baseball tradition. was increased to 64,593 for baseball and BASEBALL SEASON The future possibility of a new part- more than 70,000 for football. At that nership with a title sponsor remains time, the Big A board was preserved and T’S THE SAME GREAT an option,” said club President Dennis moved to the edge of the parking lot BALLPARK THAT WAS Kuhl recently. adjacent to the Orange Freeway behind HOME TO THE ANGELS DURING After an Aug. 31, 1964 groundbreak- the right field area of the stadium. ing ceremony, Anaheim Stadium was A new series of renovations to their World Series run in 2002, but this initially completed in 1966 at a cost of Anaheim Stadium began Oct. 1, 1996, season, those cozy confines will sport a $24 million. The facility’s centerpiece reverting the 30-year-old structure back new name—Angel Stadium of Anaheim. was a giant A-frame scoreboard standing to a baseball-only facility. On Sept. 15, The move to rename the ballpark 230 feet high and was the source of the 1997, the renovated stadium’s new comes after the decision by Edison stadium’s nickname, “The Big A.” name—Edison International Field of International to exercise its option to Anaheim Stadium underwent con- Anaheim—was announced prior to the exit its 1998 naming rights agreement. struction to enclose the stadium in 1979 April 1, 1998 home opener. ❚

19 Spring 2004 ❚ Anaheim I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES

Anaheim Municipal Government www.anaheim.net Emergency Services Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard General Information ...... 765-5100 Fire ...... (714) 533-1305 Business ...... 765-1900 Administration Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Police ...... (714) 765-1911 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Police Emergency ...... 911 Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 City Management 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Parking/Traffic Violations City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-4083 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Community Services ...... 765-5191 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Employment Business & Information ...... 765-3800 Finance ...... 765-5195 Anaheim Career Employment Center State of California Fire ...... 765-4000 50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #300 ...... 765-4350 Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Utilities and Services Planning ...... 765-5139 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Water and Electricity Police ...... 765-1900 Graffiti Removal Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 www.anaheim.net Public Works ...... 765-5176 Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Administration ...... 765-5137 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 724-2500 Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue Housing Information Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Administration ...... 704-2400 Fair Housing Council Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down www.arrowheadpond.com Labor ...... 558-4159 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Mighty Ducks ...... 704-2700 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Spanish ...... 765-3300 www.mightyducks.com Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... 956-5500 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 Convention Center, 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Administration ...... 765-8950 Library www.anaheim.net/library.html Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Administration ...... 765-1810 Cable TV Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 765-8999 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Adelphia Cable ...... 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West Street ...... 765-1850 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Parks, Recreation & Community Services www.auhsd.k12.ca.us www.anaheimchamber.org Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 N. Nohl Ranch Road ...... 998-3041 Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Automatic Tee-Time Reservations ...... 765-GOLF Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Restaurant ...... 998-5300 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Avenue ...... 765-3481 Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Automatic Tee-Time Reservations ...... 765-GOLF Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 637-3071 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Streets, Traffic & Transportation Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Weather Reports ...... 675-0503 Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5191 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Community & Neighborhood Centers Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Records Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 OC Transportation Authority ...... 560-6282 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Planning, Zoning and Building www.octa.net Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Building Inspections ...... 765-5161 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 U.S. Government East Anaheim Community Center Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Immigration/Naturalization, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd. . . . .(800) 375-5283 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Public Safety Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Senior Programs ...... 921-9203 Fire Department Administration, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Center Business ...... 765-4000 Voter Information 1633 S. Jeffrey Drive ...... 956-7145 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 County Registrar of Voters 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

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