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12 Anaheim’s Vibrant Growth Promises Quality of Life Among its continuous growth and revitalization, the City maintains high standards of quality. On the Cover 12 14 Welcome Home to Anaheim The City of Anaheim continues to improve the Anaheim The housing options in Anaheim are growing to meet residents’ needs. experience through placement of high quality measures. ©Christopher Mayer 18 Open for Business Residents and visitors can now enjoy the Anaheim GardenWalk as new stores open weekly. 14 Departments
Mayor Curt Pringle 2 Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez City Scene Around town: U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team; Honda Center turns 15; Council Member Lorri Galloway Anaheim becomes host for the 2010 MLB All Star Game; Anaheim Arsenal showcase Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. up-and-coming basketball stars; The Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars is growing; Council Member Lucille Kring 18 Anaheim gets “greener” at the City’s First Green Lifestyle Fair; A rejuvenated Anaheim Tennis Center celebrates during grand opening. City Manager David M. Morgan 8 Newsmakers Managing Editor Martha Z. De Sollar Lauren Lappin prepares to be a big hit at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Editor Erin Wahlen 9 Building for the Future Contributors: Emily Berger, Mike Ebbing, Lauren Hertel, Erin Wahlen Expansion of John Wayne Airport will benefit Anaheim residents, businesses and visitors; Easy tips to start conserving water now. Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. 2 Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 17 Calendar of Events
The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of 19 government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at Business Connection City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager Time Warner Cable connects with the Anaheim community. oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. If you have any concerns regarding the City of Anaheim, simply dial 3-1-1 from 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites any landline phone or using an AT&T mobile phone. Other 8 callers can dial (714) 765-4311. Anaheim Anytime representa- tives are available 7:30 A.M.—5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. About Anaheim: The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and is California’s 10th most populous city. Recorded information is also available. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 2,100 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.3 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, Anaheim Arsenal, and the Men’s National To contact the City of Anaheim 24 hours a Volleyball Team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, day, 7 days a week, please visit the Anaheim the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim Anytime link at www.anaheim.net. welcomes millions of visitors to the City, truly making it the world’s celebration destination. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.
Fall 2008 T Anaheim CITY SCENE
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig talks with the media about the upcoming 2010 All-Star Game to be held in Anaheim. Anaheim to Host 2010 MLB All-Star Game
N MAY 28, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, ANGELS BASEBALL AND THE CITY OF ANA- HEIM ANNOUNCED ANAHEIM AS THE HOST CITY FOR THE 2010 MLB ALL-STAR GAME. The City is very excited to welcome back baseball’s mid- summer classic to Anaheim which will take place July 13, 2010. Anaheim previously hosted the All-Star Game in 1967 and 1989. The last All-Star Game held in Southern California was in San Diego in 1992. The All-Star Week schedule will include a week of festivi- ties leading up to the game. Anaheim residents, businesses and visitors can look forward to everything baseball, with activities such as the All-Star FanFest, All-Star Futures Game, Legends and Celebrity Softball Game and the famous Home- Run Derby. 2010 promises to bring an exciting MLB All-Star Speakers at the 2010 All-Star Game Announcement Game, and there could not be a better suited, nor more ener- (ABOVE, L to R) Anaheim City Manager David M. Morgan, Angels President Dennis Kuhl, Anaheim’s gized host city than the City of Anaheim. T Mayor, Angels Baseball owner Arte Moreno and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig.
Anaheim T Fall 2008 2 CITY SCENE Newly Updated Tennis Center Swinging in Anaheim
HE CITY OF ANAHEIM CELEBRATED THE GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE NEWLY REN- OVATED ANAHEIM TENNIS CENTER IN JUNE. A special ceremony was held at the Tennis Center to com- memorate the exciting new features of the center. Anaheim’s Around Town: Mayor unveiled a special plaque to celebrate the occasion. The Anaheim Tennis Center, located at 975 S. South State US Men’s National College Boulevard, was originally built in 1977. Mike Nelson took over the Center in 2007, and entered a 20-year lease with the City. The goal of the tennis center is to provide recre- Volleyball Team ational and competitive tennis programming for the general public. Since 2007, Nelson has provided more than $145,000 HE U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL in significant improvements for all courts such as resurfacing EAM KEPT BUSY THIS SUMMER WHILE and new fencing. The City renovated landscaping, replaced T heater and air conditioner panels, improved parking lot light- PREPARING FOR THE BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS. ing and painted the interior of the clubhouse. Aside from daily morning practices and afternoon work- Some of the features of the center include 12 lighted tennis outs, the team could be seen around Anaheim interacting courts, a clubhouse, pro shop and men’s and women’s locker with the community. rooms. The Tennis Center holds many classes for people with In May, the team visited the Children’s Hospital of Orange varying levels (beginning to advanced), as well as competi- County where they signed autographs and took photos with tive leagues. patients and their families. Four days later, the team hosted an To learn more about the Anaheim Tennis Center, visit their Olympic Exhibition Match against Argentina at the UCI Bren website at www.anaheimtenniscenter.com. T Center. The enthusiastic fans in attendance were treated to a thrilling match that lead to an exciting Team USA rally in the final three sets to emerge the winner. The team also hosted members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and The Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim at daily practices. These children were able to learn about the game from the Olympic athletes, and watch them in action. The team was also seen attracting food connoisseurs to the JT Schmids’ Restaurant and Brewery booth at the 13th An- nual Taste of Anaheim in June. Members of the team signed autographs while serving food to hungry fans. A City-sponsored send-off party in July at ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney allowed Anaheim to say farewell to the team before they left for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Members of the team signed autographs and experienced firsthand the tremendous amount of support from their home-town fans. The team is currently in Beijing, China, proudly represent- ing Anaheim, Orange County and the United States. Anaheim’s City Council, along with City Manager David M. Morgan, Director of Community Services Terry Lowe and Anaheim Tennis Center Manager Mike Nelson celebrate the Anaheim To learn more about the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, Tennis Center’s grand re-opening. visit www.anaheim.net. T
3 Fall 2008 T Anaheim CITY SCENE Anaheim Grows Awareness with Green Fair
NAHEIM RESIDENTS, LOOKING TO SAVE MONEY, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, HAD SOMETHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT WHEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM HOSTED A FIRST- OF-ITS KIND GREEN LIFESTYLE INFORMATIONAL Honda Center FAIR THIS PAST JUNE AT BOYSEN PARK. Reaches New City departments and local vendors provided the latest information on sustainable products and technology. One lucky attendee won a $50,000 Home Energy Makeover from Milestones Anaheim Public Utilities. The prize included energy-efficient upgrades, such as a new air conditioner and furnace, increased HIS PAST JUNE, THE HONDA CENTER insulation, high-performance windows, air sealing, lighting and energy-efficient appliances. Other prizes included an BUILDING REACHED A YOUTHFUL 15 energy-efficient refrigerator, home energy kits, and $250 gift YEARS-OLD, AND IN THAT SHORT TIME FRAME, certificates from Ganahl Lumber Company. BY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE STANDARDS HAS Exhibit booths included the , City of Anaheim Planning, Fire, MADE QUITE A NAME FOR ITSELF AS ONE OF Public Works, and Utilities (Advan- THE GREATEST SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT tage Services, TreePower, Home Investment Package) Departments VENUES IN THE COUNTRY. and Recycle Anaheim. Local ven- The arena, which at mid-year ranked third in the world dors included JTM Nutrients, Gan- for ticket sales, has hosted major national and international ahl Lumber Company, Dial 1 sporting events including the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, the Windows, Freedom Internation- 2005 World Badminton Championships and the 2003 World al, Wheeler Construction, Spiral- Gymnastics Championships. ed Stem Floral Designs. State Sen- Opening with a Barry Manilow concert in 1993, the arena ator Lou Correa’s office was also has since seen world-famous entertainers including Madonna, represented. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson. Roughly 320 people attended the Perhaps Honda Center’s greatest claim to fame is the Nation- event where they established valuable al Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks franchise. Emerging as contacts within the community and the Mighty Ducks in 1993, the team has seen major trans- gained useful information on how to formations in the way of a team name and ownership change, “go green.” venue name change and amplified success; as evidenced by Additional “green” information the team’s first-ever Stanley Cup victory in 2007. can be found at www.ana- The arena also hosts events such as the annual John Wooden heim.net. T Classic, Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus, Champ- ions on Ice and the Harlem Globetrotters. To learn more about Honda Center and view their upcoming calendar of events, please visit www.hondacenter.com. T A Celebration to Remember (ABOVE) Anaheim fans celebrate after the 2007 Stanley Cup victory.
Anaheim T Fall 2008 4 CITY SCENE Gene Autry and Monsignor John Sammon Shine on Anaheim/OC Walk of Stars
ORLD-RENOWNED ENTERTAINER AND Monsignor Sammon received the seventh star on the Ana- ANGELS BASEBALL OWNER GENE AUTRY heim/Orange County Walk of Stars for his work as chaplain and dedication to those who serve the Orange and Los Angeles RECEIVED THE SIXTH ANAHEIM/ORANGE County fire and police departments. COUNTY WALK OF STARS DISTINCTION. Monsignor Sammon worked to both honor the memory of firefighters and soothe their spirits by overseeing construction Autry helped revolutionize the face of professional sports in of a monument built to honor firefighters and by reporting Orange County by bringing the Angels franchise to Anaheim. to many fire scenes. Together, he and the team have contributed to the City’s vib- Other notable Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars recip- rant and active sports community. ients include Walt Disney, Carl and Margaret Karcher, Henry This marks Gene Autry’s sixth star; his other five stars can and Susan Samueli, and the Yor b a and Taormina families. be found along Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Autry has been Visit www.anaheim.net for more information on the Anaheim/ recognized for his contributions to radio, recording, motion Orange County Walk of Stars. T pictures, television, live theatre, and now, for the first time, professional baseball here in Anaheim. Anaheim Stars of Distinction. While more of a local figure, Monsignor John Sammon (ABOVE, LEFT) Mrs. Gene Autry (center) accepts the star on behalf of her late husband, former left an equally strong impact on those who knew him well Angels owner Gene Autry. (ABOVE, RIGHT) Donna Ryan accepts the star on behalf of her uncle, and within the Anaheim and Orange County community. Chaplain of Police and Fire Monsignor John Sammon.
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CITY SCENE Anaheim Arsenal Provides Exciting Chance to Watch Future NBA Stars
HE CITY OF ANAHEIM IS HOME TO MANY The Anaheim Arsenal was founded in 2006. During its GREAT SPORTS FRANCHISES THAT ALLOW regular 50-game season, the Anaheim Arsenal play 24 of those games at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena, located on RESIDENTS ENJOY SPORTING EVENTS YEAR-ROUND. Katella Avenue. Players come from all over the country, and Aside from baseball, hockey and volleyball, Anaheim also worldwide, to play in the D-League. The Arsenal has had hosts one of the NBA’s Developmental League teams; the players from as far away Poland and Nigeria, and as close as Anaheim Arsenal. The Anaheim Arsenal is Orange County’s USC and CSU Northridge alums. Tickets start at $12 a seat, premier professional basketball team and is the NBA minor making games affordable for everyone. The NBA D-League affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks. provides a unique chance for fans to watch these players The NBA Development League (D-League) includes 16 improve their on-court skills as they work towards making it teams that provide professional caliber basketball for fans in the big league. Players often stay after games to sign auto- around the United States. The goal of the league is to provide graphs and take pictures, which gives the games a personal affordable entertainment, as well as develop players, coaches, feel that cannot be found anywhere else. referees and front-office staff for the NBA. The season starts in late November and goes through April. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.ana- heimarsenal.com. T
7 ©Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Fall 2008 T Anaheim NEWSMAKERS Anaheim-Native Hopes to Hit Big at the Beijing 2008 Olympics
AUREN LAPPIN IS USED TO BEING UNDER PRESSURE, BUT NOTHING WILL COMPARE
TO BEING A PART OF THE U.S. WOMEN’S ©Robert Laberge/Getty Images NATIONAL SOFTBALL TEAM HEADED TO THE BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS THIS SUMMER. Lappin, born and raised in Anaheim, has been preparing for this moment her whole life. She played softball and soccer at Loara High School and was named Orange County Female Athlete of the Year for softball in 2002. Lappin is a utility player, who usually plays infield or catcher, but she is known for her hitting. At Loara High School, Lappin holds a school record with a 31-game hitting streak. In 2003, Lappin entered Stanford University, where she immediately solidified a place as a team leader in hitting. In 2004, she was an alternate for the Athens 2004 Olympics. time on the field both behind the plate and infield. We wish This summer, at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Lappin will spend her the best of luck at the Games. Go Team USA! T
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Renovation Plans Soar at John Wayne Airport
NAHEIM TRAVELERS HAVE A NEW DESTINA-
TION FOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE, Future Terminal C
ANDITISJOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (JWA). Parking Lot C JWA guests can expect more flights and shorter wait times with the construction of Terminal C, a new multi-level ter- minal building set to open in 2011. Construction plans also include new commuter facilities and the creation of more than MacArthur Blvd. 2,000 new parking spaces. Temporary Parking Lot C opened on August 1, providing travelers with an additional 900 parking spaces and free shut- tle service to and from the terminal to compensate for spaces Rendering of temporary Parking Lot C and the future Terminal C. removed due to construction of Terminal C. Busy executives to wired teenagers are also benefiting from and water waste. JWA has added new family restrooms in both renovations to existing Terminals A and B. Most notably, Terminals A and B to ease the traveling process for young fam- passengers now have access to new, surge-protected power ilies. Terminal A restrooms are still being modernized and are outlets located between the backs of passenger seating at the expected to be completed soon. gates. Guests can charge electrical devices like cell phones and JWA is the closest airport for those traveling to and from laptops and more while waiting for their flights. Anaheim and Orange County. JWA’s modernization plans have Additionally, JWA has outfitted Terminal B with all-new, already provided travelers with more comfortable and effi- environmentally-friendly restroom amenities to reduce paper cient airport experiences. T
9 ©David Madison/Getty Images Fall 2008 T Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Wa t e r Conservation Must Be aWa y of Life NAHEIM RESIDENTS DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB CONSERVING WATER LAST SUMMER. However, the water-supply situation in Southern California continues to worsen. So, it’s time for you to gear up to con- serve once again. With Gov. Schwarzenegger’s drought proclamation in June, followed shortly by a Water Supply Alert from the Metro- politan Water District of Southern California, it is important that all Anaheim residents and business owners understand that saving water MUST become a way of life. Installing low-flow toilets and drip irrigation systems, plus common-sense water usage like simply cutting back your outdoor watering by just one day a week, can make a huge difference. By doing your part, you can ensure that Anaheim contin- ues as a leader among Southern California cities in terms of reducing water use and the high energy costs associated with its transmission and delivery. Water is a precious resource that we can no longer take for granted. Conserving it must become a way of life. Anaheim Public Utilities offers a range of conservation programs and tips to help residents save water at www.anaheim.net. T
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THINGS YOU CAN DO TO CONSERVE WATER
Kitchen Outdoors Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge for cold Adjust sprinklers so that they are level, the drinking water instead of running the tap. right height and spray the right direction Wash fruits and vegetables in a bowl and eliminate runoff into the gutter. instead of under running water. Put a layer of mulch down in the garden to Thaw foods in the refrigerator, not under keep soil moisture in and weeds out. running water. Adjust the sprinkler timer as the weather Install aerators on faucets to reduce flow. changes. Wash full loads in dishwashers. Sweep pavement and driveways instead of hosing them down. Bathroom Water at night or early morning to prevent Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth or excessive evaporation. shaving. Don’t water when windy or raining. Install a showerhead that lets you turn off Don’t flood gutters—make sure water is water while soaping up. applied slowly enough to soak in and not Check toilets for leaks by placing food color- run off. ing in the tank; if color shows up in the bowl Don’t overwater—every third day is usually without flushing, there is a leak, most likely enough. with the flapper valve. Avoid use of hoses without a shutoff valve. Replace gaskets, flapper valve or other worn Use an automatic shutoff nozzle when parts in toilets. washing cars or go to a water recycling Take shorter showers and shallow baths. car wash. Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket. Check your pool and equipment for leaks. Laundry Room Cover swimming pools to reduce evaporation. Run the clothes washer with full loads only. Long-Term Actions Replace water using appliances such as dish washers and clothes washers with high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® models that save energy and use less water. Plant low-water-using trees and shrubs. Reduce the size of your lawn area. Replace worn and inefficient sprinklers with efficient equipment.
11 Fall 2008 T Anaheim ANAHEIM’S VIBRANT GROWTH he City of Anaheim has worked diligently in re- business opportunities and world-class entertainment are pro- grammed. The City is incorporating attributes that make cent years to enhance the Anaheim experience great mixed-use urban neighborhoods, such as safe, attractive for residents, businesses and visitors. and engaging streets, balanced land uses, walkable neighbor- T hoods, a variety of transportation options, recreation oppor- This has been evident in the more than 18 capital improve- tunities and public spaces. The design guidelines contained ment programs that either started construction or celebrated in the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan also provide grand openings in the past 18 months. These vital projects latitude in the choice of architectural styles for individual proj- included the West Anaheim Community Center and Police ects in an effort to encourage creativity and innovation. These Sub-Station, the Twila Reid Fire Station, the East Anaheim guidelines were developed in cooperation with area property Gymnasium and Community Center, the Downtown Ana- owners and community stakeholders to ensure that best prac- heim Utilities Substation, which will have a distribution cap- tices are put in place. This approach has helped to stimulate acity that will help the City keep pace with its growth for local market development and positioned the Platinum Tri- decades to come, and the re-design of the Haskett Library, angle as one of the premier up and coming residential, com- to mention a few. Additionally, the City has made great strides mercial and entertainment destinations. Currently, almost to enhance its neighborhoods through well-planned new dev- 2,000 units within seven projects are under construction, and elopments, as well as re-investment in existing areas. it is anticipated that more than 200 units will be available for With constant changes occurring throughout Anaheim, it is move-in by year’s end. To complement this growth, the City essential for the City to ensure the quality of its developments. continues to work with the Orange County Transportation Incorporating high quality amenities in new development Authority on the the Anaheim Regional Transportation Inter- projects will result in growth that contributes to the long modal Center (ARTIC) as it gains momentum in the devel- term viability of the City, while strengthening existing neigh- opment of public-private partnerships. borhoods and business districts. In the historic, yet vibrant Colony and Downtown areas, Recognizing that the City needed to be a proactive partner new development with respect for the past has taken hold. in the creation of quality residential neighborhoods during The City has worked in close partnership with the communi- the recent economic downturn, the Anaheim City Council ty to create the necessary framework to build on its history. approved an economic stimulus package for new residential These efforts have resulted in the construction of a new down- construction. The goal of this package is to provide econom- town core with residential and commercial uses that are res- ic incentives to promote the development of new homes in pectful of the traditional urban form, as well as the historic Anaheim. The program provides streamlined procedures for architectural influences of the past. New residential neigh- processing discretionary entitlements and building permits, borhoods, such as Colony Park, are introducing new housing allows a longer period of time to start building when needed products seamlessly into the downtown area and are serving and defers certain permit fees. The program also offers numer- to be a further catalyst to revitalize surrounding areas. ous incentives for utilizing Green Development practices. The area of West Anaheim is also seeing significant changes In the new Platinum Triangle community, a blend of excit- and revitalization. The new Target store, at the corner of Lin- ing residential projects with a variety of housing types, exciting coln Avenue and Euclid Street, held a grand opening this past
Anaheim T Fall 2008 12 PROMISES QUALITY OF LIFE July. This store will complement the Anaheim Plaza shopping of housing types, as well as a school, parks, trails and a fire center, making Euclid Street an even more dynamic shopping station, to the eastern edge of our City. destination. The transformation of the Anaheim Resort into a world- The City also looks forward to the redevelopment of the class tourist destination has recently taken great leaps forward 21-acre Delphi Battery site, located at Magnolia Avenue and with the grand opening of the Anaheim GardenWalk, an the I-5 Freeway, as an opportunity for new industrial build- open-air retail, dining and entertainment center. The announc- ings in Anaheim. In close proximity, plans for the Westgate ed plan by Disney to invest more than $1 billion in improve- shopping center at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue con- ments and expansion to its theme parks certainly helps to tinue to progress. This center promises to bring a new variety validate the desirability and potential of the Resort. These eye- of retail and eating establishments to West Anaheim. popping developments are only part of the excitement in the Further investment in the future of Anaheim can be seen Anaheim Resort, where Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in the Canyon Business Center where a recently completed and Spa will expand by more than 200 hotel rooms, a time- “Canyon” marketing program has positioned this area of the share project by Trendwest will bring 247 units to the Resort, City to attract high-caliber jobs and development. Kaiser Per- a 252 room boutique style hotel will add a new dimension manente has started construction on the first phase of a new to the already exciting resort area and an additional 500 new master-planned hospital campus that upon completion will hotel rooms are in the planning stages. These projects, along include 360 beds and 518,000 square feet of medical offices. with another potential expansion to the Anaheim Convention The nearby Metrolink train station will soon see improve- Center, are raising the bar on the quality and variety of enter- ments that include a pedestrian undercrossing that will con- tainment and accommodations available in the Anaheim nect with the new hospital. The Crossings, a transit-oriented Resort for residents and visitors alike. development including 312 condominiums and live/work For all locations in the City, Anaheim is working to ensure units, recently took advantage of the City’s fee deferral incen- that new development is properly planned and that it will tive program and is now under construction next to the sta- maintain its initial quality over the long term. Architectural tion. The adjacent PacifiCenter is also looking to capitalize peer reviews are performed for all large-scale residential on its proximity to the station and intensify its current mix and commercial projects to assess quality of design. Recrea- of office and commercial uses with additional office, commer- tion and open space amenities for residents are incorporated cial and residential uses. Panattoni Development recently into developments, and larger residential projects are re- acquired the former Boeing property and is working on plans quired to have on-site property management. Once approved, for new development as well as the redesign and upgrade of City staff carefully monitors progress during construction existing office buildings. Their plans also include the intro- so that development is in compliance with all conditions duction of new retail stores. of approval. In addition, the City is also looking forward to the future With these current measures in place, the City is positioned development of The Irvine Company’s Mountain Park pro- to grow and evolve over time in a quality manner. Such qual- ject, which will introduce another beautiful master-planned ity standards will assure that the City will be as proud of neighborhood to the Anaheim Hills community. The Specific new neighborhoods and businesses in its exciting future as Plan for Mountain Park will ensure the quality of a wide range it is today. T
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Anaheim T Fall 2008 ©Moodboard/Corbis 14 he Cityof Anaheim has recently welcomed four new affordable housing projects into its com- munity: Hermosa Village, The Vineyard, Diamond Apartment Homes and Monarch Pointe. These developments are all part of a major revitalization effort to provide the City with more affordable housing for its residents. T Hermosa Village Apartment Homes hosted a grand opening ceremony in March, in celebration of the opening of its fourth phase of revitalization efforts to the complex. This phase added 36 newly-remodeled units, for a total of 517 apartment units. The complex also includes a 12,000-square-foot community center and on-site man- agement and social services. Some of these programs include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, GED classes, computer training, after-school tutoring and youth leader- ship development. These activities are coordinated by National CORE and the City of Anaheim. The Hermosa village neighborhood revitalization project is a public/private joint- venture partnership between the National Community Ren- aissance, the Related Companies of California and the City of (ABOVE) Hermosa Village, with its fourth phase of construction completed, now provides 517 Anaheim Housing Authority. They formed this plan to reha- affordable housing apartments for Anaheim residents. This complex located at 1515 S. Calle Del Mar, also includes on-site management services. bilitate existing multi-family apartment buildings to provide long-term affordable housing for low-income families. (BELOW) Anaheim City Council members and influential Diamond Apartment business partners Mercy Housing California celebrated its grand opening of gather to celebrate the project's ground breaking. The Vineyard this past May. This project includes 60 affordable two and three bedroom units. The complex offers a variety of
15 Fall 2008 T Anaheim Located at 385 S. Vine Street, Vineyard Apartments is an energy-efficient and water-efficient complex that features 60 affordable apartments.
on-site resources including job training assistance from the onsite resident services and programs that are specifically City of Anaheim’s Workforce Development, recruitment and designed to meet the needs of residents and their families. job fairs from the North Orange County Community College Diamond is designed to be a GreenPoint Rated Community, District, as well as finance education workshops from the which reflects Jamboree’s commitment to sustainable develop- Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County and Wells ment. The project is set to be completed between late Dec- Fargo. This complex was specifically designed to be energy- ember 2008 and early January 2009. and water-efficient. These measures help the complex and In mid-August, the City welcomed another Jamboree Hous- residents by resulting in savings on future power-supply costs, ing Corporation project, Monarch Pointe Apartment Homes, relatively lower consumer rates and environmental benefits to its expanding community. Taking up residence on a vacant for decades to come. The Vineyard was the first housing proj- parcel, a result of the Interstate 5 expansion, Monarch Pointe ect approved after the City Council adopted the Affordable brings 63 additional affordable units to Anaheim. The apart- Housing Strategic Plan in August 2005. ment complex was designed with numerous desirable ameni- Jamboree Housing Corporation and H.O.M.E.S., Inc. ties in mind, including an expansive greenbelt, energy-efficient commemorated its groundbreaking of Diamond Apartment appliances and impressive on-site computer workstations. Homes in April. This multi-family development will offer 25 Like Diamond Apartment Homes, Monarch Pointe will offer housing units for previously homeless individuals with pri- similar on-site educational services for residents of all ages. ority for those who live or work in Anaheim. There is a 2,500- The Hermosa Village, Vineyard, Diamond and Monarch square-foot resident services center that features a case man- Pointe apartment projects will all serve to provide new afford- agement office, a teaching kitchen, a multipurpose room and able housing opportunities for residents and future residents a computer lab. The development will also offer mental health of our City. support and specifically provides housing so families can stay For more affordable housing information, visit www.ana- together. Jamboree’s Housing with HEART (Helping Educate, heim.net T Activate and Respond Together) will offer free, non-clinical,
Anaheim T Fall 2008 16 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS
Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Honda Anaheim The Grove House of Blues
Center Convention of Anaheim Downtown Disney 1530 South Disneyland Drive 2695 E. Katella Avenue Center & Arena 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 778-BLUE (714) 704-2500 (714) 712-2700 www.hob.com www.hondacenter.com 800 West Katella Avenue www.thegroveofanaheim.com (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net
6-7 September North American Reptile Breeders Conference
2-5 October 2008 Orange County 19 September 22 August Auto Show L Lindsey Buckingham L Hootie & The Blowfish
14 October 10-11 October 28 September 23 August L Tina Turner BlizzCon Zoé Joshua Radin with Erin McCarley and Hana Pastle 23 October 16 October Lakers vs. Charlotte Bobcats Jobing.com Career Fair
18, 25 October Empresa Frias Dance August 2 October 25 L The Black Keys L Gogol Bordello 1-2 November with Grand Ole Party Beauty and Wellness Expo 5 October 29 August NBC’s Last Lost 80’s Live featuring Dramarama, November November 29 2 Comic Standing Missing Persons, Real Life, L Celine Dion The Great Bridal Expo Live Tour When In Rome and Animotion
17 Fall 2008 T Anaheim Anaheim GardenWalk in Full Bloom this Summer
naheim GardenWalk is offi- Anaheim GardenWalk has been ten cially open for business! The years in the making and as it contin- grand opening weekend was ues to open new stores each week, it is A held on Saturday, June 14, and blooming into Orange County’s new Sunday, June 15, 2008. hot spot for fashion, food and fun! Anaheim’s Mayor officiated the rib- Anaheim GardenWalk is located in the bon cutting ceremony Saturday morn- Resort Area at 321 W. Katella Avenue. To ing. City Council members were among learn more about this new hot spot, visit those present to celebrate the addition www.anaheimgardenwalk.com. T of Anaheim GardenWalk to the City. The grand opening celebration in- A Beautiful Addition to any City. (ABOVE) GardenWalk at twilight. (RIGHT, TOP) A view of the GardenWalk’s spectacular cluded free ecotote bags, street perform- entrance. (RIGHT, MIDDLE) McCormick & Schmidt’s Grille is just ers and Star 98.7’s key drawing for a new one example of amazing restaurant options. (RIGHT, BOTTOM) Mustang Convertible. Another example of cutting-edge architecture.
Anaheim T Fall 2008 Photos Courtesy of Christopher Mayer 18 BUSINESS CONNECTION
I MEDIA I As part of their community involvement, Time Warner Cable has provided complimentary public service announcements Time Warner Cable: to help residents become aware of upcoming community programs. Additionally, they have offered free airtime and Connecting the Community monetary contributions to promote the development of com- hen in need of great cable service, many Anaheim res- munity events. A great example of this donation is Time Warner Widents turn to Time Warner Cable. Likewise, when Cable’s complete broadcast of the 2007 Anaheim Spooktacular organizations are looking for a strong community partner, Halloween Parade. They also sponsor the Anaheim Mayor’s Time Warner Cable is at the top of their list. State of the City Address, Taste of Anaheim, Anaheim YMCA This desire for partnership is evident in the cable company’s Good Friday breakfast, Anaheim Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, philosophy: “We aren’t just building one of the largest cable and the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim. networks in the country, we are building relationships with And still, perhaps the greatest contribution comes from customers, educators, service providers and civic leaders. Time Warner Cable employees, who together collected more Through education and literacy programs, exclusive local than 600 books for donation to the Boys and Girls Club of programming, employee volunteerism and tactical response, Anaheim through an employee book drive. Time Warner we help meet the needs of our communities.” Cable looks forward to continuing to play an active role in the One vehicle Time Warner Cable employs to promote edu- community and hopes to support such cultural centers as the cation is through sponsorship of the Anaheim Mayor’s Tech- Muzeo and the Musical Theatre West in the future. Scholar program, a program that provides free laptops and For more information on Time Warner Cable’s communi- internet service to high-achieving college-bound students ty involvement, please visit www.timewarnercable.com/socal/ in Anaheim. community. T
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Anaheim Municipal Government Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Building Inspections ...... 765-5153 General Information ...... 311 or 765-4311 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 www.anaheim.net Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Administration Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Public Safety Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4900 Fire Department Administration City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Emergency Services 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor City Management Fire ...... 533-1305 Business ...... 765-4000 City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Police ...... 765-1911 Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Police Emergency ...... 911 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 Community Services ...... 765-5191 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Police Department, Administration, Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Finance ...... 765-5195 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Business ...... 765-1900 Fire ...... 765-4000 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 Emergency ...... 911 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Planning ...... 765-5139 Employment www.anaheim.net Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Police ...... 765-1900 Anaheim Career Employment Center, Parking/Traffic Violations Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 ...... 765-4350 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 Public Works ...... 765-5176 Anaheim Youth Employment Service ...... 956-1182 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . . 765-5178 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Graffiti Removal 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Angels ...... 940-2000 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 Business & Information ...... 765-3800 www.angelsbaseball.com Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Records Box Office ...... 634-2000 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 936-3500 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Business Services and Economic Development The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue ...... 712-2700 State of California Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Administration ...... 704-2400 Utilities and Services www.anaheimchamber.org www.hondacenter.com Water and Electricity Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Anaheim Ducks ...... 704-2700 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Community & Neighborhood Centers www.anaheimducks.com www.anaheim.net Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . 765-3373 Housing Information Administration ...... 765-5137 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Fair Housing Council Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Labor ...... 569-0823 Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... (888) 600-4357 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Spanish ...... 765-3300 East Anaheim Community Center Library www.anaheim.net Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Administration ...... 765-1810 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street ...... 765-3776 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ponderosa Family Resource Center Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Cable TV 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Time Warner Cable ...... (888) 892-2253 Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Garbage Collection Administration ...... 765-8950 Other Services Anaheim Disposal, Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Bookmobile ...... 765-1738 Gas Service Animal Control ...... 935-6848 Anaheim History Room ...... 765-6453 The Gas Company Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-6453 131 Center Street Promenade ...... (800) 427-2200 County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Streets, Traffic & Transportation Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 AbilityFirst ...... 821-6510 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 www.disneyland.com Banquet Reservations ...... 998-3041 OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 Education Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street Bus Schedule ...... 636-7433 Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 U.S. Government www.acsd.k12.ca.us Restaurant ...... 535-8770 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . 998-8380 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org ...... 765-8888 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5228 Voter Information Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 North Orange County Community College District ...... 808-4500 Planning, Zoning and Building County Registrar of Voters www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Building Division ...... 765-5153 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600
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