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FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

To all Anaheim residents and businesses:

In January, Judge Peter Polos of the Orange County Superior Court ruled that the Anaheim Angels may start the 2005 season as the “ of Anaheim” until the case brought by the City against the Angels goes to trial. The City of Anaheim is steadfast in its convictions that this attempt to change the team name by the current ownership violates the team’s lease for the City-owned stadium. At trial, the City and its legal team will be able to present additional compelling evidence that we believe will reverse this name change. The parties were restricted from presenting evidence at the preliminary hearings.

The City has upheld its end of the 33-year stadium lease contract that was negotiated in 1996 and intends to do so until it expires in 2029. The deal provided the Anaheim Angels with additional parking, concession and stadium advertising revenue which the team owner has used to enhance the team. It also included $30 million that helped renovate of Anaheim into one of the nation’s finest facilities. The suit filed against the Angels Baseball L.P. simply asks that the team uphold its end of the bargain, provide the City with its negotiated benefits and keep Anaheim at its prominent place in the team’s name.

Many of our residents and businesses, as well as baseball fans from throughout Southern , solidly support the City’s position. In fact, local media polls resulted in more than 80% of the respondents saying the City should continue its case against the Angels. To date, almost 4,000 individuals have acknowledged their support of our position through petitions and the www.savetheanaheimangels.com website.

We know this is a passionate issue for Anaheim Angels fans, who truly love the baseball franchise that has meant so much to our community for almost 40 years. The City will continue its efforts to make sure that Angels management adheres to the terms of the contract. But, we urge you, the Angels fans, to continue to support the players and the team itself. They are not a part of this misguided marketing effort and should not be punished or faulted for the decisions of the front office.

The City of Anaheim continues to be proud of the 2002 World Champion and the 2004 Western Division Champion Anaheim Angels.

We wish the team the best for a successful 2005 season.

Sincerely,

The Mayor and Anaheim City Council Features

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On the Cover 7 10 Defining the State of the City Anaheim faces a variety of challenges The recent State of the City Address recounted numerous notable accomplishments of the past year and set the table for new and innovative programs and services to ensure residents and visitors stay for 2005 and beyond. on the move well into the 21st Century. ©Michael Dunning/Photographer’s Choice 12 How Will You Get There from Here? As population continues to grow, so do the challenges of transportation and mobility for the entire Southern California region. For Anaheim, the stakes are substantial, and the City Traffic and Transportation Division details what lies ahead 10 to keep residents and visitors on the move. Departments

2 City Scene Mayor Curt Pringle Anaheim receives grant funds to improve emergency responses; rebates are available 12 for smart irrigation systems; the West Anaheim gymnasium complex moves forward Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez with a $2.5 million grant; ACTV-3 television expands its offerings. Council Member Bob Hernandez 5 Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Newsmakers Dr. Henry Samueli and his wife Susan buy the Mighty Ducks. Council Member Lorri Galloway 6 Building for the Future City Manager David M. Morgan The City continues to move forward with the annexation of almost 500 acres 2 of county land that could add close to 9,000 new residents to Anaheim. Managing Editor John James Nicoletti 9 Calendar of Events

Contributors: Linda Fontes, Mike Ebbing, John Lower, Mary Jo 17 Business Connection Flynn, Steve Swaim, Valerie Poulos, Julie Sediq and Joe Vargas. The Arrowhead Pond celebrates a record year; a new mixed use development breaks Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. ground in the Platinum Triangle; Mighty Ducks Care Charity Foundation surpasses Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing the $5 million mark in giving back to the community. Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 17 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the 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 City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have oldest and largest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 340,000 residents and 2,085 employees. The municipal concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call corporation’s annual budget is $1.098 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or L-3 Communications, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and The Walt Disney Company. Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

Save Water and Get Up To $240 in Rebates with the SmarTimer Rebate Program

NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES IS NOW OFFER- Department of ING THE SMARTIMER IRRIGATION CON- TROLLER REBATE PROGRAM TO ITS SINGLE- Homeland Security FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL Allocates $10.8 Million WATER CUSTOMERS WHO UPGRADE FROM EXIST- ING AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEMS to Anaheim TO NEW “SMART” IRRIGATION TIMERS. This new technology fully automates landscape watering NAHEIM HAS RECENTLY BEEN AWARDED based on weather conditions and the actual water require- ments of plants. $10.8 MILLION FROM THE DEPARTMENT Qualified customers can choose from 18 pre-approved OF HOMELAND SECURITY AS PART OF THE URBAN timers purchased from a retail outlet of their choice. Depend- ing on the model chosen, water is dispensed according to REA ECURITY NITIATIVE A S I . the actual needs of a customer’s plants based on either local The Urban Area Security Initiative provides additional weather data from a rooftop sensor, a paging signal from a resources to those areas with greater needs by allocating local weather station, or through other electronic methods. $855 million nationwide in a formula that considers a num- The “smart” controller uses the weather data to adjust water- ber of factors including population and population density; ing times and frequencies. critical infrastructure; threat information; formal mutual aid “It is estimated that 55 to 60 percent of total water usage cooperation; and law enforcement investigations and enforce- in Orange County is for irrigation,” said Cathy Templeton, ment activity. Anaheim Public Utilities water conservation specialist. “And “We have intensified our lobbying efforts in the past two as much as 25 percent of years and asked our legislators on the state and federal levels irrigation water is wasted to be aware of the diverse needs of our dynamic community,” through over-watering.” said Assistant City Manager Tom Wood.“This grant is one of For a customer with the many positive results of these increased efforts and of the 1,200 square feet of irri- work of our dedicated first responders in the Anaheim Fire gated landscape, a “smart” and Anaheim Police departments.” irrigation controller can Anaheim was one of nine California cities selected to receive effectively reduce runoff UASI funding. Other California cities that received allocations by up to 57 gallons of were Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San water each day. Francisco, San Jose, San Diego and Santa Ana. Residential customers can receive up to $240 in rebates by For more information, please visit the Department of Home- participating in the SmarTimer Rebate Program. For for more land Security website at www.dhs.gov. ❚ information, call (866) 846-3725. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 2 CITY SCENE

Medical Design West Anaheim Show Signs Five Gymnasium Project Year Agreement with Gets $2.5 Million Grant Convention Center HE CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION HE MEDICAL DESIGN AND MANUFACT- DEPARTMENT AWARDED A $2.5 MILLION URING SHOW—THE LARGEST EVENT IN GRANT TO ANAHEIM’S COMMUNITY SERVICES THE WORLD OF ITS KIND—RECENTLY SIGNED DEPARTMENT. AN AGREEMENT TO STAY IN ANAHEIM FOR THE The money will be used to add a 10,100 sq. ft. gymnasium with sport courts and bleachers to the West Anaheim Youth NEXT FIVE YEARS . Center and Police Station. With approximately 40,000 attendees, it is the second largest The new facility will be located at 320 S. Beach Blvd., in close show at the Convention Center behind the NAMM Show proximity to Schweitzer and Twila Reid Parks. It addresses a (International Music Products Association)—the largest long-standing need for a true multi-purpose facility in that trade show in California. part of the City. The Medical Design and Manufacturing Show brings 1,500 The Youth Center will offer a variety of recreational, sports, suppliers to the medical device manufacturing industry social, educational, character-building, leadership develop- together with tens of thousands of attendees representing ment and service learning opportunities for young people of the world’s most innovative medical device companies. The all ages. Recreational/sports activities will include volleyball, show generates more than $10 million to the community basketball, badminton, indoor street hockey, dances and spe- annually. The new five-year contract will generate a future cial holiday and school intersession events. economic impact of approximately $60 million. Family programs will be offered to encourage family bond- “The Medical Design and Manufacturing Show is a tremen- ing, while developing recreational and sports interests the dous event to have in Anaheim,”said Greg Smith, the Anaheim entire family can enjoy together. Parenting education will also Convention Center’s executive director. “Canon Communi- be offered. Plans also call for a computer lab/homework center, cations, which organizes the show, is extremely professional teen activity rooms, and a work-out center for youth. The facil- in planning and presenting this event and we look forward ity will have community meeting space that may be used in to continuing to working with them for many years.” the mornings and evenings for adult educational opportuni- The five-year contract with the Medical Design and Man- ties, as well as group meetings. ufacturing Show comes just six months after NAMM com- Programs and services will be offered by the Anaheim Com- pleted an agreement to keep its show at the Convention Center munity Services Department, Police Activities League, Boys and until 2010. ❚ Girls Clubs of Anaheim, and the Anaheim Family YMCA. ❚

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3 Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE New and More aAirtimes! S AVE T HESE D ATES Watch Anaheim City MAY 16, 2005 46th Annual Council Meetings Anaheim Chamber of Commerce on ACTV-3 GOLF TOURNAMENT Anaheim Hills Golf Course NAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE NOW ON ADELPHIA CABLE CHANNEL 3 JUNE 27, 2005 SEVERAL TIMES EVERY WEEK. 10th Annual ACTV-3 Broadcast Schedule

Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays Noon and 5:00 P.M. TASTE OF ANAHEIM Tuesdays • Thursdays Downtown Anaheim 3:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at Center Street Promenade

For a complete schedule of shows that air on ACTV-3, please For more details, call the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at (714) 758-0222. visit www.anaheim.net. ❚

2004 american league west champion anaheim Angels 2005 Home Schedule

Date Opponent Time May 11 Cleveland 1:05 P.M. July 5 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. August 17 Toronto 7:05 P.M. May 23 White Sox 7:05 P.M. July 6 Minnesota 1:05 P.M. August 18 Boston 7:05 P.M. April 1 Dodgers (pre-season) 7:05 P.M. May 24 White Sox 7:05 P.M. July 7 Seattle 7:05 P.M. August 19 Boston 7:05 P.M. April 5 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 25 White Sox 7:05 P.M. July 8 Seattle 7:05 P.M. August 20 Boston 1:05 P.M. April 6 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 26 White Sox 7:05 P.M. July 9 Seattle 7:05 P.M. August 21 Boston 1:05 P.M. April 7 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 27 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. July 10 Seattle 1:05 P.M. August 30 Oakland 7:05 P.M. April 8 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. May 28 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. July 18 Oakland 7:05 P.M. August 31 Oakland 7:05 P.M. April 9 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. May 29 Kansas City 1:05 P.M. July 19 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 1 Oakland 7:05 P.M. April 10 Kansas City 1:05 P.M. June 13 Washington 7:05 P.M. July 20 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 2 Seattle 7:05 P.M. April 18 Seattle 7:05 P.M. June 14 Washington 7:05 P.M. July 21 Yankees 7:05 P.M. Sept. 3 Seattle 7:05 P.M. April 19 Seattle 1:05 P.M. June 15 Washington 7:05 P.M. July 22 Yankees 7:05 P.M. Sept. 4 Seattle 1:05 P.M. April 20 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 17 Florida 7:05 P.M. July 23 Yankees 7:05 P.M. Sept. 15 Detroit 7:05 P.M. April 21 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 18 Florida 12:15 P.M. July 24 Yankees 1:05 P.M. Sept. 16 Detroit 7:05 P.M. April 22 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 19 Florida 1:05 P.M. August 2 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. Sept. 17 Detroit 7:05 P.M. April 23 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 20 Texas 7:05 P.M. August 3 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. Sept. 18 Detroit 1:05 P.M. April 24 Oakland 5:05 P.M. June 21 Texas 7:05 P.M. August 4 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. Sept. 20 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 6 Detroit 7:05 P.M. June 22 Texas 7:05 P.M. August 5 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. Sept. 21 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 7 Detroit 7:05 P.M. June 24 Dodgers 7:05 P.M. August 6 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. Sept. 22 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 8 Detroit 1:05 P.M. June 25 Dodgers 7:05 P.M. August 7 Tampa Bay 1:05 P.M. Sept. 23 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. May 9 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 26 Dodgers 1:05 P.M. August 15 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Sept. 24 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. May 10 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. July 4 Minnesota 6:05 P.M. August 16 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Sept. 25 Tampa Bay 1:05 P.M. 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 online at www.angelsbaseball.com.

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 4 NEWSMAKERS

Samuelis Buy Mighty Ducks

R .HENRY S AMUELI AND HIS WIFE, Stanley Cup Finals in the 2002-03 season. We are also pleased with the Ducks’ stead- SUSAN, WELL-KNOWN ORANGE COUNTY fast commitment to the community over ENTREPRENEURS AND PHILANTHROPISTS, HAVE the years. We are confident that Henry ANNOUNCED THAT THEY HAVE REACHED AN and Susan Samueli will bring continued success to the Ducks and we will remain AGREEMENT WITH THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY among the biggest fans of the team going Dr. Henry Samueli TO PURCHASE THE MIGHTY DUCKS. forward,” added Eisner. Dr. Samueli is co-founder, Chairman of the Board and The sale of the team requires approval by the National Hockey Chief Technical Officer of Irvine-based Broadcom Corporation, League Board of Governors. a global leader in broadband communications semiconductor “We are absolutely delighted that we were able to reach this chips. Samueli said he will continue to remain focused on his important agreement with The Walt Disney Company,” said duties at Broadcom and leave the day-to-day management of Dr. Samueli.“Since The Walt Disney Company created the team the franchise to a strong leadership team. in 1992, the Mighty Ducks have become a wonderful asset to “I believe in doing things right, and we fully intend to this community, with a terrific following, a history of winning bring together the top talent and resources, both on and off and a strong nucleus of outstanding young prospects and tal- the ice, to ensure that the Mighty Ducks team remains among ented veterans. Our acquisition of the team assures that the the best managed, admired and most successful professional Mighty Ducks will remain in the hands of local ownership hockey franchises in North America,” Samueli said. committed to keeping the team in Orange County and putting “Since Susan and I also own the management company a consistent winner on the ice,” Samueli said. that operates the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the Mighty “Our primary goal in creating the Mighty Ducks was to Ducks’ home ice, acquiring the team was a natural next step, make another major professional sports franchise a large part of one that we are convinced will benefit both entities, especially the spirit and fabric of the city of Anaheim and Orange County,” the fans in Orange County,” added Samueli. said Michael D. Eisner, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to grow the team “We are all proud of the team’s accomplishments, including in Anaheim and contribute to its future success,” Susan its Western Conference Championship and its berth in the Samueli said. ❚

5 Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Annexation Moves Forward

Anaheim prepares to add almost 9,000 residents by annexing three county islands

ITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING MORE EFFI- CIENT AND STREAMLINED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS ADJACENT TO ANAHEIM NEIGHBOR- HOODS, THE CITY IS MOVING FORWARD WITH EFFORTS TO ANNEX 495 ACRES OF UNINCOR- PORATED COUNTY LAND. Located in west Anaheim, three parcels slated for annexa- tion have been dubbed the Garza Islands, named after one of the streets in the area. These three islands are the last remain- ing county islands within Anaheim’s sphere of influence. The City has been asked to annex the area, bordered by Brookhurst Street, Broadway, Gilbert Street and Katella Avenue, by the County of Orange, which is removing itself from the municipal service delivery business and concentrating its limited resources on providing regional services. County and City officials believe that annexation would remove the costly Service Current Provider Post Annexation Provider duplication of services and ensure the 8,800 residents in the General Government unincorporated area have a greater voice in their government Governing Board County Board of Supervisors Anaheim City Council and benefit from Anaheim’s commitment to quality service Management County of Orange City of Anaheim delivery. Existing Anaheim residents near these islands who Attorney County of Orange City of Anaheim Admin. Serv./Fin./Clerk County of Orange City of Anaheim have seen a disparity in service delivery, detracting from the Public Safety overall area, should see an improvement as well. New resi- Law Enforcement Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. City of Anaheim Police Dept. dents will also benefit by saving 11 percent on their water bills Fire Protection City of Anaheim Fire Dept. City of Anaheim Fire Dept. as well as reductions on a variety of other user fees that exist- Animal Control County of Orange County of Orange Community Development ing residents currently enjoy. Planning County of Orange City of Anaheim A series of three public meetings were recently held to give Building County of Orange City of Anaheim residents a chance to review and make comments about the Code Enforcement County of Orange City of Anaheim annexation. The request for annexation is now in the process Public Works Public Works Admin. County of Orange City of Anaheim of being submitted to the Location Agency Formation Com- Road Maintenance County of Orange City of Anaheim mission (LAFCO) for a public hearing. LAFCO is the govern- Street Lighting County of Orange City of Anaheim ing body that oversees the annexation process. Depending Street Sweeping County of Orange City of Anaheim on the comments LAFCO receives, annexation will be ap- Other Services Electric Services Southern California Edison Southern California Edison proved, residents could take part in an election to determine Gas The Gas Company The Gas Company approval, or the annexation process could be cancelled. Cable Adelphia Cable Adelphia Cable Domestic Water City of Anaheim City of Anaheim Anaheim has established a hotline for residents to discuss annex- Solid Waste Disposal Taormina Industries Taormina Industries ation with staff. Please call (714) 765-5002. ❚ Sewer Services Garden Grove Sanitation Dist. Garden Grove Sanitation Dist.

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 6 If you’ve thought about making a difference in your community by becoming a police officer, here’s what it takes to ProtectProtect

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To become a police officer in Ana- heim, or any other community, is to take on a challenge different from most any other job in the world. But exactly what does it take to become a police officer in Anaheim?

In addition to certain measurable skills, a potential candidate should possess good common sense, communication skills, compassion, and control. They’ll all be tested during the exten- sive application process that results in the City hiring only police officers that deserve to be called “Anaheim’s finest.”••

7 Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim Initially, potential applicants are in- But candidates who make it on to the cant can handle the physical demands vited to an informational meeting that eligibility list are really just getting start- of police work. The psychological assess- offers a glimpse of what to expect dur- ed in their application process. Next ment will determine if he or she meets ing the hiring process and what the comes a very thorough background in- a personality profile set by Anaheim’s department’s minimum standards are. vestigation. Applicants must complete a Chief of Police and California Peace There are several common disqualifiers comprehensive Personal History State- Officers Standards and Training. that restrict candidates early in the pro- ment form covering everything from After an interview with the Chief of cess from becoming police officers. family, education, and job history, to Police, the applicant may be offered a Among others, they include dishonesty, finances, driving record and criminal job as a “Police Officer Trainee.”But the a poor driving record, illegal drug use, journey is still not complete! criminal activity, financial irresponsi- ❖❖❖ Trainees must attend a Police Acad- bility, or a poor employment history. emy that will test the trainee physically, Soon after the informational meeting, The process is academically, and emotionally. Anaheim candidates are given three tests in quick sends its trainees to the Orange County succession. The written examination is thorough and the Sheriff’s Academy in Garden Grove. first, covering reading comprehension, Trainees learn what it’s like to wear a grammar, observation, and memory. If standards are high, uniform and gun belt for 10 hours a an applicant passes, he or she will be day. They learn about criminal law, com- sent immediately to the physical agility but the rewards are munity policing and ethics. They’ll even test and will be timed in four events: a see what it’s like to be in a knock-down, 1.5-mile run; a 99-yard obstacle course; plentiful in protecting drag-out fight for their life. a 440-yard sprint; and a 165-pound After successfully completing the “dummy drag.”The third test is an oral and serving the Academy, trainees must now apply what interview where the applicant will they’ve learned in real life situations on appear in front of three members of citizens of Anaheim. the streets. They go through a 16-week Anaheim’s police department and the Field Training Officer Program that community. The oral interview serves ❖❖❖ pairs them with a training officer who two purposes. First, it determines if the will teach and evaluate them on a daily applicant has the communication skills history. Background investigators use basis. With every passing week, respon- and problem-solving ability to be a suc- this as a guide in their search to learn sibility and performance expectations cessful officer. It is also an opportunity everything about applicants. It is com- increase. For most candidates, this is to get to know the person and see why mon practice to talk to neighbors, ver- by far the most stressful part of the hir- he or she thinks they are the best can- ify all jobs held in the last 10 years and ing process. didate for the position. even travel out of state if necessary. Assuming the trainee passes the Field From these tests, scores are totaled Sometimes this step in the process can Training Officer Program, only then, and the applicant is placed on an eligi- take one to two months. At some point will they earn the right to be called an bility list. Because police officer posi- during the background investigation, Anaheim Police Officer. Even then, the tions are coveted, this process is highly applicants will have to take a poly- officer’s journey will continue, as being competitive. That means that only the graph examination. The polygraph is a good, safe officer requires constant best of the best make it onto the list. As not so much a “lie detector” as it is a training and self-assessment. an example, in a recent recruitment, 292 “truth verifier.” The process is thorough and the stand- applicants signed up to attend the infor- The last tests are the medical exami- ards are high, but the rewards are plenti- mational meeting. After the three tests, nation and psychological assessment. ful in protecting and serving the citizens, only 34 remain on the eligibility list. The medical exam will ensure an appli- businesses and visitors of Anaheim. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 8 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

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

1-3 April United Spirit All Star & Dance Drill Nationals

7-10 April 1-2 April SCMA Boat Show 1 April 16 April ▲ U2 in Concert ▲ Gallagher ▲ Third World 8-10 April The American Cheerleading 24 April Championships Showcase I Kreator with Vader and Death Angel 7 April 15-17 April ▲ Jimmy Buffet in Concert American Grand Cheerleading Showcase II 7 April 5-6 May April 23-24 ▲ Joe Satriani ▲ New Found Glory Yeah Baby Expo with Reggie and the Full Effect

9 April 7-8 May May ▲ Indoor US Tae Kwon Union 9 Anaheim Storm vs. Minnesota National Championship King Diamond

1 May 20-22 May Champions on Ice Healthcare and Lifestyle Expo 27 April 4 May 20-22 May ▲ Steve Vai Juanes in Concert RCX Expo with special guest Eric Sardinas

8 May 21 May 18 May 5 June Maroon 5 in Concert Carnaval Bolivia 2005 Public Dance Erasure ▲ Average White Band

9 Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim THE STATE OF THE CITY

A NAHEIM ENJOYED ANOTHER YEAR OF OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR.

W ITH A STRONG AND CLEAR AGENDA FOR 2005 AND BEYOND, THE CITY’ S FUTURE LOOKS AS BRIGHT AS EVER.

(Clockwise from Top): Home Improvement Holiday; Downtown development expansion; Disney’s Tower of Terror; Anaheim Angel Vladimir Guererro; Madonna at the Arrowhead Pond; park expansion

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 10 Park: Warren Marr; Home Improvement: Getty Images; Madonna: © Mario Tama/Getty Images; V. Guererro: © Brian Bahr/Getty Images A naheim saw a number Several other noteworthy accomplishments took place in 2004, ranging from the opening of Disney’s Tower of Terror and the new Anaheim of accomplishments in 2004. Hills Golf Club House to the continued construction of the Tiger Woods Learning Some of the highlights of the Center. Anaheim also enjoyed the lowest unemployment rate out of the 15 largest cities in California and gained national recognition in its attempts to lure the 2008 past year include: Republican and Democratic national conventions to the city. Add in the passage of a balanced city budget, the hiring of a new police chief, the formation of the I MPLEMENTING THE H OME Mayor’s Task Force on Anaheim Hills Youth Sports Facilities and undergrounding of 11 miles of utilities lines, and it was a very noteworthy year in Anaheim. I MPROVEMENT H OLIDAY Resulted in more than $28 million dollars in home The City of Anaheim continues to be a leader dedicated to transforming innovative improvements to 3,562 homes in just 100 days. ideas into reality. Here are some of the projects that have been introduced and are under consideration. E XPANDING DEVELOPMENT The first, designed to help small businesses thrive in Anaheim, is a New Business Tax OPPORTUNITIES IN THE Holiday. Noting that small businesses are the lifeblood of any community, the P LATINUM T RIANGLE Mayor proposed that Anaheim not tax any new business start up from April 15 to July 30. He will also ask the Council Committee on Business to conduct a complete By updating the City’s General Plan, 9,000 new residences review of Anaheim’s business license tax policy and report to the City Council and two million square feet of office space could be added to this important Orange County hub. A mixed use proj- before the 2005 Freedom Days in July, so that the Council can make needed changes ect, Stadium Lofts, has already broken ground, with more to the policy. to follow in the near future. The second proposal comes in the form of a challenge to internet and wireless tech- nology providers to create greater WiFi access for all Anaheim residents and visitors. E STABLISHING F REEDOM Through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, the City is already D AYS IN A NAHEIM building a wireless network for police and fire personnel to make use of the most advanced communications technology available today. At the heart of this project is An annual celebration of freedom in Anaheim around the the new Enterprise Virtual Operations Center that functions like a highly advanced Fourth of July, in which the city is charged with reviewing mobile operations center. It allows first responders and city leadership to access the city code. The goal is to find outdated laws and burden- data and communications from multiple sources, enabling those responding to a some rules, remove them from the books, and eliminate rules and bureaucracy, instead of creating new ones. crisis to make better and more timely decisions. Finally, to complement projects that will see 70 acres of new or redesigned parks SETTING RECORDS AT MAJOR and sports fields opening and being planned for this year, the Mayor is championing VENUES AND ATTRACTIONS greater use and reclamation of lands adjacent to the Santa Ana River. 2004 was a record year for Anaheim’s tourism and con- This year, Burris Pit, a stark water retention and percolation basin adjacent to the vention business, with the and the River operated by the Orange County Water District, will receive a dramatic make- Anaheim Convention Center having their best attendance over. The natural habitat, attractive to rare birds and other wildlife, will be restored. ever. It was also a year that saw the Anaheim Angels win Fences will be taken down, and walking paths will be created, establishing an area the American League West title, and draw the third high- that can once again be enjoyed by residents. When complete, the area will be known est attendance of any team in baseball. Despite the NHL as Anaheim Coves. lockout, the Mighty Ducks remained a vital community partner and the Pond had its best year yet, with three Support is also forming to see how a Riverwalk concept might work on portions times the major concert dates for national tours as the of the Santa Ana River. Preliminary plans kicked off last year. It is possible that year before. Anaheim could create its own version of what took place in San Antonio. The his- toric San Antonio River, once a straight concrete channel, is now one of the City’s greatest attractions, providing a green belt through the city along with riverside NEGOTIATING WITH THE NFL shops, restaurants, parks, concerts, and historic sites. While three sites in Los Angeles County fought over a football team, the NFL came to Anaheim and asked the These proposals are just three of the many exciting projects and programs on tap for City to put together a proposal for the return of profession- Anaheim in 2005. As the city continues to grow, evolve and extend its unique brand, al football to the nation’s second largest media market. Anaheim is always going to be a place where actions and words go hand in hand. ❚

11 Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim WHAT’S DRIVING TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS IN ANAHEIM?

Questions and answers about how Anaheim residents and visitors will travel in the future

© Joanna B. Pinneo / Getty Images Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 12 t’s a fact of life in Anaheim I and Southern California. Lots of people means lots of traffic.It’s just part of living in one of the world’s most desir- able places. And like it or not, Here are a sample of transportation questions: as the area around us continues What is the biggest transportation issue facing Anaheim? to grow, transportation issues A: The biggest transportation issue involves the Riverside Freeway, which runs through the entire 25-mile length of Anaheim. The average driver crossing the Riverside/Orange will continue to grow as well. County line weekday mornings commutes over 40 miles and spends an average of one hour and 14 minutes doing so. Keeping up with this demand for better transportation is a Traffic demands on the Riverside Freeway are forecast to daunting task. Solutions require innovation, cost effective- double by the year 2030, if no other routes are provided. ness and the ability to implement change with a myriad of complex variables. But those charged with finding the best What is being done to reduce possible answers are already looking decades ahead to make sure we can continue traveling the roads of continued pros- traffic congestion on the 91? perity and happiness. A: The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) As a major geographic hub criss-crossed by several major is conducting a Riverside County to Orange County Major freeways, and as a host to more than 20 million visitors each Investment Study (MIS) to define short and long term trans- year, Anaheim has a tremendous stake in future regional portation needs and examine a wide range of options for mobility and has devoted considerable resources to transporta- improving traffic flow between Orange and Riverside coun- tion in the past and will continue to do so for years to come. ties. The MIS, which is a joint effort by the Orange County Transportation Authority and the Riverside County Trans- But what are the major issues, challenges, priorities and solu- portation Commission, has identified approximately 15 tions facing the City? options for alleviating traffic congestion using five trans- portation corridors. One of the biggest challenges currently facing Anaheim is mobility along the 91 Freeway. Perhaps Anaheim’s and the The 15 options include building new toll or non-toll routes, region’s most vital roadway, it carries more than 90 percent creating new general purpose and/or carpool lanes on the 91 of the east-west intercounty traffic load. The public will have Freeway, allowing for more passengers on Metrolink com- an opportunity to learn more about what is taking place to muter trains, adding express bus service and creating a mag- improve conditions on the 91 and to provide input to city netically levitated super speed train along those corridors. officials and Orange County Transportation Authority staff The 15 options will be reduced to the likely three to five later at a community meeting slated for April 13 at the Anaheim this year and the locally preferred alternative will be selected Hills Community Center. in December when the MIS is finished.

13 Spring 2005 ❚ Anaheim How will the Platinum Triangle alleviate traffic congestion? A: Many people are viewing the Platinum Triangle as the future “Downtown of Orange County.” It also represents Anaheim’s vision to reduce con- gestion by moving workers closer to jobs.

▲ A super speed train would allow people to get from Angel Stadium to

www.house.gov/garymiller What is a transit Ontario Airport in less than 15 minutes. orientation? A: Transit orientation, part of the Platinum Tri- What is the possibility angle vision, refers to development that takes tran- ▲ Undated aerial photograph of that a super speed train sit into consideration as part of the process. This the Riverside Freeway (SR-91) type of planning might produce something sim- snaking through Coal Canyon. will be built? ilar to Grand Central Station, where you can hop A: We should know much more by this summer. from one mode of transportation to another, so Congress is considering an allocation to com- more people choose to ride rail and bus. The Findings have plete final engineering and environmental clear- commute on the Riverside Freeway might some- ance for a super speed train segment between day face competition from the planned Ontario confirmed that the Angel Stadium and Ontario International Airport. to Anaheim super speed rail line that would pro- A similar system is now in service between down- vide a travel time of less than 15 minutes! A con- traffic capacity town Shanghai and its airport. The Ontario Air- venient transfer to a rapid bus system for the final port Master Plan provides for a super speed train leg of the trip to The or employ- equivalent of 10 to station, and the City has plans for a station at ment centers throughout Orange County, would Angel Stadium. It is part of the Anaheim Regional be made at the ARTIC. 12 new freeway Transportation Intermodal Center or ARTIC, an important component of our Platinum Tri- lanes will be angle area. Is ARTIC for real? needed between A: Parts of ARTIC exist today. In the north park- ing lot of Angel Stadium is the existing Metro- Riverside and link/AMTRAK Station. It serves about 1,000 pas- Arrowhead Pond sengers per day. Metrolink intends to increase Orange counties by service, with trains arriving every 30 minutes and departing for the 30-minute trip to Los Angeles and the year 2030. south to as far as Oceanside. Angel Stadium In addition to the super speed rail line to Ontario Airport, the California High Speed Rail project pro- poses to connect Anaheim with Sacramento and San Francisco. These trips would be time-com- petitive with air travel, and would move 14,000 passengers per day through ARTIC. California ▲ The Platinum Triangle voters will decide whether or not to fund the California High Speed Rail project when a $9.5 billion bond measure is placed on the November 2006 ballot.

Anaheim ❚ Spring 2005 14 Why would California voters If $9.5 billion is want to spend $9.5 billion not spent on a high on an intra-state train? speed rail project, A: Currently trips between Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego and Sacramento/San Francisco $80 billion in avia- consume about 60 percent of the aviation runway and airport gate infrastructure. If a sizable percent- tion and highway age of these trips can be made by 150 mile per hour train service, as is common in Europe, less airport infrastructure expansion would be needed. would be needed The Environmental Impact Report drafted for the California High Speed Rail project deter- to provide for the mined that, if $9.5 billion is not spent on this train, $80 billion in aviation and highway infra- travel demand. structure would be needed to provide for the travel demand.

▲ (ABOVE) A train station at ARTIC would be a key stop on proposed high speed rail lines east to Ontario Airport and north to San Francisco and Sacramento.

▲ (LEFT, Top) Located within the Platinum Triangle, ARTIC would serve as a regional transportation center for residents and visitors.

▲ (LEFT, Middle) ARTIC would be a transportation hub in the “Downtown of Orange County.”

▲ (LEFT, Bottom) ARTIC would provide convenient connections from one mode of transportation to another.

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▲ Los Angeles International Airport

Other than vehicles and the super speed train, what other modes might contribute to Why should we as a City be providing the traffic capacity concerned about aviation equivalent of several new infrastructure? freeway lanes? Today nearly A: On average, Anaheim and Orange County res- A: Metrolink commuter rail service on the Inland idents take about three plane trips per year. The Empire to Orange County line could provide the one-third of greater Los Angeles region is forecast to more equivalent of up to one freeway lane of capacity than double the number of plane trips by the year just by adding more rail cars to existing trains. Orange County’s 2030, while Orange County aviation demand is More capacity might be provided with a third forecast to grow at a much slower rate due to track. In addition to commuter trips, more freight aviation trips there being no airport at El Toro. on rail would mean less growth in truck traffic on the Riverside Freeway. are made with a Today nearly one-third of Orange County’s avia- tion trips are made with The Anaheim Resort as Express Bus service on freeways and Rapid Bus final destination the final destination. Travelers to our Anaheim routes on city streets are other options. The Orange Convention Center, the largest convention center County Transportation Authority will test the going to The on the west coast, and to the Disney theme parks Rapid Bus program (BRT) this year along Harbor arrive by plane 25 percent of the time. Better trans- Boulevard. BRT improves bus travel times by up to Anaheim Resort. portation options will help maintain our eco- 50 percent, by increasing distances between stops nomic engine. and allowing traffic signal priority. It is expected to be added to La Palma Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Katella Avenue, Beach Boulevard and other Ana- Will the region’s residents heim streets in the future. Proponents see BRT as have to battle that one hour the best form of mass transit for areas that aren’t and 14 minute commute dense enough to justify rail transit everywhere. to get to Ontario Airport? OCTA wants your feedback! The Orange County Transportation Authority will hold a community A: The Ontario Airport Master Plan is providing meeting to discuss options for 91 Freeway improve- a station location for the Anaheim to Ontario seg- ments. The meeting will take place Wednesday, ment of the super speed rail line that could provide April 13 from 5-7P.M. in the Anaheim Hills Com- a reliable travel connection in about 15 minutes. munity Center, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road If we do nothing, congestion could grow by sev- near the Festival Shopping Center. For more informa- eral hours per day. Several options are being devel- tion on 91 Freeway improvements, call the project oped through the MIS study to alleviate grow- hotline at 1-800-SR91-FWY, or log on to http:// ing congestion. www.octa.net/freeway/ocrmis/home.asp. ❚

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390-unit project features luxury urban lofts and stacked flats facing onto land- scaped courtyards wrapped around an on-grade, five-level parking structure. MIGHTY DUCKS CARE Designed by Meeks + Partners and being built by Suffolk Construction, PASSES $5 MILLION Stadium Lofts’ apartment units will IN GRANTS encircle the garage structure, hiding it from view and enabling residents to IGHTY DUCKS CARE HAS park on the same level on which they REACHED AN IMPORTANT live. This garage configuration will also provide easier access to and from resi- MILESTONE IN THE CHARI- dents’ homes while lowering construc- TABLE ORGANIZATION’S ONGO- tion costs. The community will be served by many outdoor amenities including ING COMMITMENT TO THE a pool, spa, outdoor room with fire- COMMUNITY AND HAS BEEN NEW MIXED-USE place, barbecues, and seating areas. RECOGNIZED BY THE CITY DEVELOPMENT BREAKS As a mixed-use community, Stadium GROUND IN THE Lofts’ ground floor commercial uses COUNCIL FOR ITS OUTEACH will be located along Katella Avenue and EFFORTS WITHIN ANAHEIM PLATINUM TRIANGLE include an 8,100 square-foot restaurant and 9,800 square feet of retail and club- AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. HE CITY OF ANAHEIM house space. The project’s corner loca- Recent grant awards have helped AND WINDSTAR COM- tion at one of the Platinum Triangle’s Mighty Ducks Care surpass the $5 mil- MUNITIES BEGAN CONSTRUC- main intersections will provide the lion mark for grants given to local non- surrounding community with a sense profit organizations since the inception TION IN ECEMBER ON THE D of place and destination focal point, of Mighty Ducks Care in 1997. FIRST MIXED-USE PROJECT TO attracting customers from not only the The foundation raises money each community itself, but also from sur- BE BUILT IN THE CITY’S PLAT- year through a series of events includ- rounding businesses and neighborhoods. ing several conducted with other chari- INUM TRIANGLE, AN AREA Adopted in 2004 as part of the City’s table organizations, such as Dux in Tux new General Plan, the 820-acre Platinum AROUND ANGEL STADIUM with Cystic Fibrosis, the Annual Country Triangle could include up to 9,175 dwel- BBQ with the Fran Joswick Therapeutic THAT IS BEING ENVISIONED ling units, five million square feet of Riding Foundation and The Big Race AS ORANGE COUNTY’SNEW office space and more than two million with Big Brothers-Big Sisters. Since the square feet of commercial uses. The fund’s inception, Mighty Ducks Care DOWNTOWN . introduction of mixed-use opportuni- has awarded more than 90 grants to 53 The project will be known as the ties, such as Stadium Lofts, into this worthy organizations in Orange County. Stadium Lofts and will be located at the area will be the catalyst for realizing the Fifteen organizations received grants intersection of Katella Avenue and State development potential of the Platinum for the first time from Mighty Ducks College Boulevard in the heart of the Triangle’s strategic location, accessibil- Care in 2004. In addition, on March 1, Platinum Triangle. ity and surrounding amenities including the team kicked off its online giving Slated for completion in mid-2006, Angel Stadium, the Arrowhead Pond, campaign to help raise $100,000 for five Stadium Lofts will feature details and The Grove of Anaheim, the Amtrak/ non-profit organizations. stylings inspired by the work of Frank Metrolink Station and the proposed Contributions to Mighty Ducks Care Lloyd Wright. This rich and distinctive Anaheim Regional Transportation Inter- are matched by the McCormick Tribune architectural statement will create a modal Center (ARTIC). Foundation, making significantly more vibrant and memorable visual identity For leasing information, call (714) 634- money available to support charities for the new mixed-use community. The 9400 or visit www.stadiumloftsapts.com. ❚ throughout Orange County. ❚

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ENERGY AUDITS CAN SAVE ANAHEIM SMALL BUSINESSES Henry DiRocco/DBS Photo BIG MONEY NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILI- TIES CONTINUES TO OF- FER SPECIAL INCENTIVES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES IM- PROVE THEIR ENERGY EFFI- CIENCY AND LOWER ELECTRIC UTILITY COSTS. Qualifying small businesses include sole proprietorships, partnerships, small corporations or independent franchise operators who are on non-demand electric rates or have a monthly peak demand of less than 100 kW. An Anaheim small business cus- 2004 WAS A Another industry leader, Billboard tomer can arrange, at no cost, to have a comprehensive expert audit of the BANNER YEAR FOR Magazine, has ranked the Arrowhead Pond fourth in Gross Ticket Sales business facility. The auditor will look THE RROWHEAD A ($34,179,023) among all arenas in for areas of inefficient energy use and POND OF ANAHEIM the world with over 15,000 seats. The make recommendations based on the rankings were released in the Dec- findings. After the customer has re- Y ANYONE’S STANDARDS, ember 25 issue of Billboard Magazine. viewed the recommendations, Anaheim Public Utilities can further assist with THIS PAST YEAR WAS One reason for the impressive ranking was a venue record 41 concerts in 2004. the cost and installation of those energy AN IMPRESSIVE ONE FOR Top name artists included Madonna, efficiency measures that the customer THE ARROWHEAD POND OF Rod Stewart, Prince, Phil Collins, Van has approved. Halen, and Barry Manilow, who opened For example, Anaheim Public Utilities NAHEIM A . the arena 11 years ago. In the last four- will pay 75 percent of the installation During its first year of managing the teen months, the Arrowhead Pond has cost, up to $5,000, for the replacement of venue, Anaheim Arena Management hosted 13 of Billboard Magazine’s Top T12 fluorescent lights with more effi- (AAM) oversaw 154 events resulting in 25 Tours and eight of the top 10. cient T8 lamps, electronic ballasts and a top award nomination, a record num- For sports enthusiasts, the arena wel- lighting controls. At no cost to the cus- ber of concerts and a new professional comed a new professional sports team, tomer, Anaheim Public Utilities will also sports team. the ’s Anaheim replace up to four outdated thermostats For the seventh time since 1994, Storm, and hosted the 2004 Olympic with new programmable setback mod- the Arrowhead Pond was nominated Team Trials—Gymnastics. els. Inspection and tune-up of refriger- for Arena of the Year by the Pollstar To keep visitors well informed of the ation and air conditioning units is also Concert Industry Awards. Prior Pollstar upcoming concerts, sporting events provided at no cost to the customer. awards for the Arrowhead Pond in- and family shows, the arena unveiled For more information, to confirm eligi- clude New Venue of the Year (1993) redesigned web sites at both www.arrow bility or to schedule an appointment for a and Facility Executive of the Year (2001, headpond.com and www.anaheim free inspection, call (714) 731-0844 or e- Tim Ryan). storm.com.❚ mail Earl Lasley at [email protected]. ❚

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