Coming Home Lionel Richie helps Anaheim celebrate its 150th Anniversary and the 40th Anniversary and Grand Re-opening of the Anaheim Convention Center Arena

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12 “Coming Home” to Anaheim Lionel Richie performs hits from his newly released album, “Coming Home,” in Anaheim. On the Cover 12 14 The Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars Lionel Richie, legendary , , Honoring visionary leaders and entrepreneurs. producer and five-time Grammy award-winning artist, helps re-open the Arena at the 16 Anaheim’s 150th Anniversary Set to Bloom Anaheim Convention Center. Anaheim celebrates its sesquicentennial with the world ©Andrew MacPherson at the 2007 Rose Parade.® 14 Departments

2 City Scene Anaheim kicks-off its sesquicentennial celebration; Family Justice Center opens; Anaheim honors birthdays of the first babies born in the City on New Years Day; Performances salute the City’s rich past; of Anaheim rated No.1; Mayor Curt Pringle Anaheim celebrates a spooktacular Halloween; Brookhurst Community Center Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez 16 hosts free health fair; Holiday Lights Tour returns this holiday season. Council Member Bob Hernandez Council Member Lorri Galloway 7 Newsmakers Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Local businesses and leaders honored at Chamber-sponsored Anaheim Business Awards; Mayor’s TechScholar program recognizes high school students. City Manager David M. Morgan 10 Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Building for the Future Anaheim Public Utilities Celebrates “One-of-a-Kind” Electric Substation. Associate Editor Meghan Schinderle 2 Associate Editor Jeanne Meehan 11 Calendar of Events Contributors: Lauron Corsentino, Amanda Diaz, Mike Ebbing, Nikki Moreno, Matt , Nicky See, Jennifer Steinhart, Karen Vera 18 Business Connection Anaheimoc.org has new online features; United Airlines’ Hemispheres Magazine Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. features Anaheim; Redevelopment opportunities in Anaheim’s Canyon. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 7 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 About Anaheim: Celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2007, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and ’s 10th City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 342,000 residents and 2,117 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the budget is $1.297 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have Pacific Sunwear, and Resort. Successful sports franchises including Angels Baseball, , Anaheim Arsenal, and the USA concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call Men’s National Volleyball team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, , The Grove of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE MLB Fans Rate Angel Stadium of Anaheim No.1

A Sports Illustrated study rates Angel Stadium of Anaheim the best park Anaheim 150 for value and fan experience

Kickoff and City FTER ANALYZING EVERYTHING FROM TICK- Hall Open House ET PRICES TO BATHROOMS, ATMOSPHERES TO NEIGHBORHOODS, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AND MORE THAN 8,500 BASEBALL FANS RANKED MERICAN IDOL FINALISTS ACE YOUNG, ANGEL STADIUM OF ANAHEIM NO.1 IN BEST KIMBERLY CALDWELL AND ANAHEIM’S VALUE AND EXPERIENCE. OWN LISA TUCKER HELPED THE CITY BEGIN Baseball fans across the country ranked their home teams ITS SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT THE on seven categories, putting the City-owned venue at the top ANAHEIM 150 KICKOFF AND CITY HALL OPEN of the list. The City built Anaheim Stadium in 1966 and con- HOUSE ON OCTOBER 5. tributed to its renovation in 1996, turning it into one of America’s most notable ballparks. More than 1,500 people attended the day’s festivities, which For the fourth straight year, the Angels celebrated breaking concluded with a free evening concert featuring American the 3 million mark in attendance; attributing success to a fun Idol finalist, Ace Young, as the master of ceremonies. family environment, excellent guest service, a competitive team The all day event, celebrated on the City’s 149th birthday, and a loyal Orange County fan base. ❚ invited Anaheim residents and guests to see the inner workings of each City department. The doors of City Hall were open for people to explore and ask questions to City Department Heads about current City projects and news. The Anaheim Fire Department took part in the celebration, bringing fire trucks and giveaways and the Police Department participated with a booth of historical department photos, a crime prevention booth and K-9 units. The Anaheim 150 Kick-off Cake Contest was held to find the most creative and talented baker to design, bake and decorate the City’s 150th birthday cake. With six entries from area bakeries, caterers and restaurants, The Great Dane Baking Company won the competition and received the exclusive contract to create the City’s 150th birthday cake. The cake, to be unveiled on October 5, 2007, will carry the theme “Anaheim 150: Always Fresh & Never Grows Old.”The winner was chosen based on taste, design, creativity, presentation and interpretation of this year’s theme: “Birthday.” Check the Anaheim 150 website at www.anaheim.net for a list of future events during the Anaheim 150 celebration. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 2 CITY SCENE It’s a Boy… It’s a Girl… It’s an Anaheim Anniversary Baby!

N HONOR OF ANAHEIM’S 150TH BIRTHDAY, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WILL HONOR THE BIRTHDAYS OF THE FIRST BABIES BORN IN THE CITY ON JANUARY 1, 2007. An Anaheim 150 signature event, this celebration will help ring in the New Year by recognizing the first babies born in Anaheim as “Anaheim’s Anniversary Babies.” Each child will receive a declaration from the City Council as well as Jonathon Lamer and Sylvia Cervantes in Anaheim Home Companion © Doug Catiller a gift basket full of commemorative Anaheim memorabilia and donations from local sponsors. Anaheim Memorial Hospital,Western Medical and Anaheim General Hospital have partnered Step Back in Time with the City for this event and will join with City officials watching the clocks for the with Anaheim first newborns of the new year. ❚ Home Companion

Free Health Fair TEP BACK IN TIME AT THE CHANCE THEATER’S ANAHEIM HOME COMPANION, O ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING, THE A THEATRICAL SALUTE TO ANAHEIM’S HISTORY ANEKANT COMMUNITY CENTER IN CON- AND THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE. JUNCTION WITH GBS LINENS IS HOLDING Imagine Anaheim in 1953... a small ranching town where the police chief patrols downtown at night, the high school A FREE HEALTH FAIR AT BROOKHURST COM- football team is front-page news and everyone pitches in to MUNITY CENTER IN ANAHEIM ON FEB.11, FROM save the oranges on a frosty night. Join the cast and crew of radio station KANA for an evening broadcast in Anaheim A M P M 9 . .–4 . . circa 1953. This light-hearted, high-energy variety show fea- Specialists of various medical fields will be available for tures songs, skits, jokes and audience participation. Directed consultation and advice. Services are open to all and include by Tira Palmquist, the production captures a community blood sugar, cholesterol and hemoglobin testing, diabetes inspired by unforgettable real-life characters that can only be and hypertension screenings, bone density assessments, elec- found in Anaheim. trocardiogram, measurement of body fat content and diet Anaheim Home Companion opened on November 3 and runs advice. Mammography and other gynecological exams will through December 17, 2006. Show times are Thursdays, Fridays be available for eligible women. and Saturdays at 8 P.M., and Sundays at 2 P.M. There will be a The Brookhurst Community Center is located at 2271 W. Post-Performance “Talkback” discussion with the cast after every Crescent Avenue in Anaheim. Call Pravin Mody at (949) 552- Thursday evening performance. Tickets are $25 for general admis- 5660 (home) or Dr. Shah at (714) 506-6699 (pager) for more sion and $22 for seniors and students with I.D. The production information. ❚ is another event celebrating Anaheim’s 150th Anniversary. ❚

3 Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

Anaheim Family Justice Center Opens Its Doors and Its Arms to Domestic Abuse Victims

N EARLY OCTOBER, THE ANAHEIM FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS TO HELP VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIO- LENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. The center, the first of its kind in Orange County, also offers educational programs on how to recognize signs of domes- tic abuse. Family crime cases and educational programs will be handled by a staff that includes detectives, victim advocates, prosecuting attorneys, social service providers and domestic violence shelters. “We wanted to see a collaborative approach to dealing with family crimes,”said Anaheim Police Chief John Welter. The Anaheim Justice Center is located at 150 West Vermont Street, between Harbor and Anaheim Boulevard. The lobby, including a children’s waiting room, is equipped with televi- The Anaheim Family Justice Center is designed to give a sense of calmness and confidence. sions, games, toys and computers. It is designed to be different from the office-like atmosphere of most government build- Anaheim Family Justice Center are certain it will have similar ings, police stations and social services offices. positive results for the residents of Anaheim. “We want a location that is The Anaheim Family Justice Center was inspired by the not intimidating, where vic- unfortunate death of an infant who was a victim of dom- tims can feel a sense of calm estic abuse. In memory of this child, the Eli Home donated and feel confident they will be a sculpture of an angel holding a baby to reside in the cen- helped,” said Welter. ter’s main lobby. The justice center concept is The Anaheim Family Justice Center’s services are available gaining support both nation- thanks to the generosity of sponsors like the City of Anaheim, ally and internationally. A The California Endowment, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente similar center opened in San Foundation, , Time Warner Cable and Diego in 2002 that helped Bill & Cindy Taormina. drop the domestic homicide To learn more about how to prevent, recognize and help victims rate by nearly 50 percent and of domestic abuse, or if you would like to volunteer or finan- served thousands of victims cially support the Anaheim Family Justice Center, please contact Anaheim Police Chief John Welter in the area. Supporters of the (714) 765-1645 or visit www.AnaheimFamilyJusticeCenter.org. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 4 CITY SCENE

A Spooktacular Halloween Celebration

HE CITY OF ANAHEIM CELEBRATED HALLOWEEN, BRINGING BACK THE CITY Halloween Parade back to its original grandeur is one of the TRADITION OF A NIGHT TIME PARADE - . City’s priorities. The 2006 Anaheim Spooktacular Halloween Parade was The 2006 parade, produced by Pageantry Productions, the centerpiece of a three-day, family-focused festival in featured floats created by a Tournament of Roses design team, on October 27-29. This year’s Grand marching bands, equestrian teams, classic cars, drum and bugle Marshal was Angels baseball star Tim Salmon. Salmon was corps units, drill teams and other exciting entries. joined by his family and Honorary Grand Marshal Carl Over 7,500 people watched as the parade traveled along Karcher, founder of the Carl’s Jr. hamburger chain. Broadway, East from Manchester, North on Anaheim Blvd., The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition and ended across Lincoln near Cypress Street. Sponsors since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as included Northgate Market, Carl’s Jr., Time Warner Cable, the Grand Marshal of the celebration. As the City kicks off its Everybody’s Nuts! California Pistachios, KB Home, and 150th Anniversary, bringing the once nationally acclaimed Banco Popular. ❚

5 Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

Holiday Lights Tour

HIS HOLIDAY SEASON WATCH FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR THAT WILL LEAD YOU TO THE MOST FESTIVE HOUSES AND BUSINESSES IN ANAHEIM. Co-sponsored by Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Beautiful, this competition promises to bring out the best and most unique holiday decorations. Last year winners were selected from more than 75 entries in the categories of “Best Holiday Spirit”,“Most Creative”,“Most Decorated Yard”, and “Best Decorated Business”.The deadline to enter this year’s con- test is December 1. Applications can be found online at www.anaheim.net or at the City Clerk’s counter in City Hall. ❚

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Local Businesses and Leaders Honored at 2006 Anaheim Norm Nowell, Owner Marcie Edwards, General Manager Business Awards American Sports Centers Anaheim Public Utilities

HE ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ANA- HEIM AND THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN- ISTRATION, CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF HONORING LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH THE 2006 ANAHEIM BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006 AT DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL. 2006 Anaheim Business Award Winners Bruno Serato, Anaheim White House Lifetime Achievement Award Marcie Edwards, Anaheim Public Utilities Business Champion of the Year Award Adams Steel Large Business of the Year American Sports Centers Small Business of the Year Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort Tourism Business of the Year A committee, comprised of 15 representatives from the Anaheim Chamber board, City of Anaheim, Small Business Reborn Cabinets Association and other local businesses, selected the award Manufacturing Business of the Year winners from nominations received by the Anaheim Chamber Visser’s Florist & Greenhouses of Commerce. Businesses and individuals were chosen based Family-Owned Business of the Year on their contributions to the local and regional economy, 7 Day Dental their leadership role in the Anaheim business community, and Women- or Minority-Owned Business of the Year their growth and stability over the past three years. “Our businesses are the backbone of our community, pro- Hollister Construction viding jobs, revenue, sales tax and bed tax which drive our Construction Business of the Year City and pay for our services,” said Anaheim Chamber of (TIE) Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim Commerce President and CEO Todd Ament. and Halcyon/Anaheim Interfaith Shelter For more information, please call (714) 758-0222 or visit Non-Profit Organization of the Year www.anaheimchamber.org. ❚

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Mayor’s TechScholar Program

INNERS OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM’S Lorri Galloway, Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager Marcie Edwards and federal Judge Andrew Guilford. INAUGURAL MAYOR’S TECHSCHOLAR “EarthLink congratulates the winners of the Anaheim PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY EARTHLINK AND TechScholar program,”said Cole Reinwand, vice president of product strategy and marketing for EarthLink Municipal ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES, WERE RECOG- Networks. “By helping to provide these students with new NIZED IN A CEREMONY IN LATE SEPTEMBER. technology, we join the Mayor in his efforts to connect these In an effort to help Anaheim students advance academi- students to all the possibilities that the Internet offers as a cally, the City of Anaheim, Anaheim Public Utilities and productivity tool and information resource.” EarthLink, the nation’s next generation Internet service pro- The Mayor’s TechScholar Program, announced at the 2006 vider, awarded 44 high school students with scholarships of State of the City address, was open to any college-bound free laptops and up to two years of free Wi-Fi service. high school sophomore or junior who lives in Anaheim and Winners were selected on merit and need. In the spirit of attends one of the City’s 11 high schools. The program will Anaheim’s reputation as a “freedom-friendly” city, the students start again in January, 2007 for college-bound sophomores were asked to submit a 500-word essay on what they would and juniors. All interested students are encouraged to apply do to give Anaheim residents more freedom. Judges included for this opportunity. Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle, Anaheim City Council Member For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net. ❚ The Inaugural Mayor’s TechScholar Program Award Winners Maria Alvarado Zain Hussain Paola Acevedo Maritza Castaneda Leticia Avila Jessica Parker Magda Borbon Amanda Depuy Wendy Chew Shreyas Patel Norma Cornejo Aabida Mayet Jose Galvan Ron Snow Anthony Shaw Ashley Nguyen Vanessa Mejia Fairmont Preparatory Canyon High School Academy Suryah Habibi Garrett Barton Michael Duong Janice Song Ava Nguyen Evan Ferreira Alexander Grayson Eric Roberts Richard Martinez Andrew Le Harry Tong Alexander Solverson Bryan Smith Tom Tran Western High School WayneSong Magnolia High School Jaina Margarita Bansil Cornelia Connelly High School Tammy Thuy Le Ruben Gonzalez Michelle Mata Megan Showalter Jed Aaron Mac Rudy Pena Gabriela Toro Daisy Salinas Jovan Amy Vu Julie Vo

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 8 AmericanAmerican SportsSports CentersCenters

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View of mountains from Roosevelt Park above Park Substation Anaheim Public Utilities Celebrates “One-of-a-Kind” Electric Substation

Anaheim Public Utilities celebrated a landmark event on October 17 with the dedication of Roosevelt Park and Park Substation in

OOSEVELT PARK IS ONE OF A KIND FOR believes residents truly appreciated the fact that the Utility ANAHEIM, THE REGION AND, EVEN, THE brought them into the project during the early stages and lis- tened to what they had to say. “The neighbors embraced the ENTIRE . park concept and were quick to give us their input,”she said. The park covers a buried structure that encloses Anaheim’s “Throughout construction, we provided them periodic up- newest electrical distribution substation, appropriately named dates, and they joined us for the dedication.” Park Substation. The gas-insulated switchgear technology inside the station “With 2,500 new homes and businesses being planned, we reduces the space required for conventional open-air substa- needed a second substation in Anaheim Hills to support load tions by about two-thirds. Since Park Substation was being growth and prevent overloading other substations in the built underground, the Utility saw an opportunity to give even area,”said Marcie Edwards, Utilities general manager. “By more back to the community by topping off the site with a building this facility into the hillside and putting a park neighborhood park. above it, neighbors now have a new recreation area, rather than Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution, Inc.,a the traditional substation you may see in other communities. North Carolina-based company that designed and manufac- It’s truly a ‘win-win’ situation for everyone.” tured the substation equipment, confirmed that the park and For the past couple of years, Anaheim Public Utilities has substation combination is indeed the first one to be built in staged several neighborhood meetings to get public input on the United States. There are similar facilities worldwide in the substation and the new park. Canada, Spain, Germany, Japan and Australia. “When the neighbors learned they would be among the By the end of 2006, as children excitedly play in their new first in the nation to benefit from this cutting-edge substa- park, Anaheim’s first underground substation will be quietly tion, residents jumped to do their part,” Edwards said. “The working, providing the power that helps fuel Anaheim’s eco- traditional NIMBY (not in my back yard) reaction, when nomic growth and enriches the lives of the City’s residents, people learn that a power substation is planned for their businesses and visitors. ❚ neighborhood, was never an issue with this facility.”Edwards

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 10 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 Center Downtown Disney 2695 E. Katella Avenue 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 778-BLUE (714) 704-2420 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 www.hob.com www.hondacenter.com (714) 765-8950 www.thegroveofanaheim.com www.anaheim.net

3 December Anaheim Ducks vs Kings

8 December ▲ Gin Blossoms with Beyond 7 30 December and The Alternate Routes ▲ Donavon Frankenreiter with special guests 26 November White Buffalo/Brett Dennen 11 December 9 December ▲ Lionel Richie Public Enemy John R. Wooden Classic

9,10 December Asia Pacific Festival & Tradeshow

10 December 13 December ▲ Andrea Bocelli High Achievers Network 31 December ▲ Goo Goo Dolls

27 December 16,17 December 1 February Disney On Ice presents AUHSD Song & Cheer Competition ▲ India.Arie a Disneyland Adventure with special guest Anthony David 1 January Great Train Expo 2 January ▲ B.B. King 9 January ▲ 5–7 January 28 February, 1 March 3,4 January Futuresex/Loveshow World Tour Show Biz Home Show ▲ Doodlebops Live! NOFX

11 Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim lionel richie

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 12 ©Andrew MacPherson “coming home” to Anaheim

o celebrate the City of Anaheim’s 150th Anniversary and the 40th Anniversary and Grand Re-opening of the recently renovated Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center, Lionel Richie performed hits from his newly released album, “Coming Home”on Sunday, November 26.

Anaheim’s sesquicentennial celebration is meant to honor Globe for his hit “Say You, Say Me,” from the “White Nights” Tthe City’s rich past and bright future. The City would not be soundtrack. His latest album,“Coming Home” is the first Top where it is today without the people who call Anaheim (liter- 10 album debut of his 24-year solo career. ally meaning “home by the Santa Ana river”) home. Therefore, The Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center opened in July AEG Facilities, the preferred booking agent for the Arena, of 1967 and has hosted many memorable events, including and the City of Anaheim offered all Anaheim residents a 20% Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, events of the 1984 discount on concert tickets to this evening of entertainment. Olympic Games and the Big West Conference Men’s and Richie is a legendary singer, songwriter, producer and five- Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Arena’s original grand time Grammy award-winning artist. He has sold nearly 100 opening in 1967 was celebrated with a week of activities includ- million albums worldwide, and earned an Oscar and a Golden ing a concert by Jefferson Airplane and the Doors. ❚

13 Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 14 The Anaheim/Orange County Walk ofStars TO THOSE WHO CALL IT HOME, ANAHEIM AND ORANGE COUNTY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN OASIS OF TALENT, STARDOM, INNOVATION AND GENEROSITY. WITH THE RECENT POPULARITY OF CERTAIN TELEVISION SHOWS, PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS AND A CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY, ANAHEIM AND ORANGE COUNTY HAVE BEEN CATAPULTED TO FAME AND PROMINENCE.

o take advantage of the rising interest, Anaheim officials to the project. The high-end magazine will help to promote the have started working with the Motion Picture Hall of Fame Walk of Stars through its comprehensive list of contacts. Foundation to create the Anaheim/Orange County Walk Each star will be imbedded in the sidewalks surrounding Tof Stars in time for the City’s 150th anniversary in 2007. the , with the first stars being placed along the This winter, along Harbor Boulevard, the Anaheim/Orange west side of Harbor Boulevard. The stars are a solid granite County Walk of Stars began honoring the region’s visionary block approximately 36 inches wide and 36 inches long. Ideally, leaders and entrepreneurs who have made a positive national 50 of the 150 stars will be dedicated and placed into the side- and international impact. Recipients of stars are celebrities, walk by the end of 2007. ❚ athletes, pioneers and humanitarians. The first of the honorees is , an innovator who Do You Know a Star? helped solidify Anaheim and Orange County as an interna- tional destination for the world’s families. Nominees for the Walk of Stars Carl Karcher, of CKE Restaurants and Carl’s Jr., will receive must have lived or worked in the the second star in the Walk of Stars. Karcher is known as a greater Anaheim/Orange County area successful business man and humanitarian who continuously and have contributed to the world- assists those less fortunate. wide prominence and name recog- In March of 2006, the Anaheim City Council approved the nition of the region. Nominees can Walk of Stars project and an initial list of 150 potential star be from a variety of fields. recipients, including historic icons such as the Ontiveros and Boysen Families, John Wayne, and current names such as Tiger To nominate someone for the Walk of Stars, please visit www.anaheim.net. Woods, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gwen Stefani and Josh Schwartz, Potential honorees must complete an application which will be reviewed creator of the hit TV show “The OC.” by the Walk of Stars Selection Committee and approved by the Anaheim In the Fall of 2006, the City Council approved Orange Coast City Council. Magazine as the exclusive lifestyle magazine media sponsor

(Clockwise, L to R) Carl Karcher; Michelle Pfeiffer ©Evan Agostini/Getty Images; John Wayne ©Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images; Gwen Stefani ©Pete Black; Tiger Woods © Reuters/CORBIS; Walt Disney ©2006 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

15 Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim ANAHEIM’S 150 TH ANNIVERSARY SSETET TO TO BBLOOMLOOM On New Year’s Day, the Decorated with a wide array of color- volunteers needed ful flowers, oranges, grapes and other City of Anaheim will cel- fruits, a depiction of the Santa Ana River The City of Anaheim needs volunteers to help will run through the center of the float. decorate its float! All decoration will take place at ebrate its 150th birthday Landmarks such as Disneyland’s mono- the Rosemont Pavilion in Pasadena. with the world at the 2007 rail and the Angel Stadium of Anaheim’s Dry Decoration haloed “A” will suspend over the top Hours: 9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M. Rose Parade.® of the float while Anaheim’s own finalist Lisa Tucker sings Dates Anaheim’s float, themed with the City’s below. Other float riders will be adorned December 3, 9, 16, 2006 sesquicentennial celebration motto, in gear from Anaheim’s various sports Floral Decoration “Always Fresh & Never Grows Old,” teams and recognizable attractions, Lunch Breaks: 12:00 P.M.—12:30 P.M. Daily reflects on the City’s rich past while including the Anaheim Ducks, Angels Dinner Breaks: 6:00 P.M.—6:30 P.M. Daily looking to its vibrant future. Baseball, USA Men’s National Volley- Wednesday, December 27 In 1857, a group of German farmers ball team, Disney and the Tiger Woods Shift 1: 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. and vintners settled along the Santa Ana Learning Center. Shift 2: 4:00 P.M.—11:00 P.M. River to grow grapes and make wine. Designed by Michelle Lofthouse They named their new home Anaheim; and decorated by Phoenix Decorating Thursday, December 28 “Ana” for the Santa Ana River and Company, the 55-foot long and 45-foot Shift 1: 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. “heim,” or home in German. The City wide float is the City’s first Rose Parade Shift 2: 4:00 P.M.—11:00 P.M. of Anaheim began as an agrarian com- float since 1971. The 1971 float won an Friday, December 29 munity, with grapes, nuts and citrus award for its theme, “A Dream Come Shift 1: 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. being its primary crops. Today, Anaheim True in Anaheim.” Shift 2: 4:00 P.M.—11:00 P.M. is known as one of the world’s leading The Rose Parade will be broadcast on entertainment, sports, leisure and con- ABC, NBC, Univision, HGTV, Travel Saturday, December 30 vention destinations because of its state- Channel, Discovery HD as well as Shift 1: 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. of-the-art venues and theme parks. KWHY and KTLA in the Los Angeles Shift 2: 4:00 P.M.—11:00 P.M. Synergizing with the 2007 Rose area. The parade is also seen in more How to Sign Up Parade theme, of “Our Good Nature,” than 150 international territories, show- Anyone interested in volunteering for the Rose the float will feature both the City’s casing Anaheim’s sesquicentennial cel- Parade Float must go to the Anaheim 150 website historical agricultural roots while high- ebration across the world. at www.anaheim.net. Volunteering for more than lighting its contemporary landmarks. Watch Anaheim’s entry in the 2007 one date is welcomed. All participants must be Tournament of Roses Parade as its over the age of 13. Once information is received, a being built by visiting the Anaheim 150 confirmation email will be sent for the scheduled website at www.anaheim.net. ❚ volunteer shift.

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 16 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WISHES THE USA MEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM

SUCCESS AT THE 2006 VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JAPAN

And thanks to the sponsors that have made the team’s relocation possible:

If you would like to join our growing list of USA Men’s Volleyball sponsors, please call (714) 765-5192. BUSINESS CONNECTION

The Insight: Anaheim feature will be available during the entire month of December on all United Airlines flights to more than 6 million of the world’s elite business and leisure passengers traveling to 193 destinations in 23 countries. Hemispheres magazine is known for its editorial excellence and upscale readership. The Anaheim feature will position the City on a national and global scale as one of the best places to work, live and vacation. “The Anaheim area was chosen because of its unique diver- sity, quality of life and incredible appeal to visitors,” said Steve Mitchem, director of the Insight series.“From the area’s recreational opportunities, arts and culture, and vibrant com- munity, Anaheim has many great stories to tell.” Look for the Insight: Anaheim feature in Hemispheres magazine on any international or domestic United Airlines flight during the month of December, or on their website beginning Dec. 1 at www.hemispheresmagazine.com. ❚

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The Insight: Anaheim feature will be available on all United Airlines flights this December. Development Opportunities in The Canyon ■ MEDIA ■ t a time when Orange County is experiencing supply lim- Anaheim Takes Flight Aitations on industrial space, developers are turning to Anaheim, specifically identifying The Canyon as an ideal loca- City to be featured in United Airlines’ tion for business redevelopment. Hemispheres Magazine In July, Boeing announced the relocation of its Canyon facility. This combined with the availability of other space, naheim will be in the national and international spotlight allows more than 170 acres of industrial property to be con- Aas United Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, sidered for redevelopment. Uses include medical, office, will feature the City in a 32+ page feature in the December industrial business parks and a transit-oriented condominium 2006 issue. development adjacent to one of Anaheim’s Metrolink stations. A unique editorial feature of this magnitude will emphasize To encourage developers to be environmentally friendly, what residents, businesses and millions of visitors already Anaheim Public Utilities is offering financial incentives to know: that Anaheim has remarkable diversity, innate charm “build green,” including fast track permitting, fee waivers and an incredible future of increased business opportunities and technical assistance to businesses in this area. These and tourism. benefits are already receiving positive responses from the Insight: Anaheim, as the section will be called, will examine development community. the people, places, industry and history of Anaheim and the The Canyon, located along La Palma Boulevard, north of surrounding area. It will include topics spotlighting economic State Route 91 and east of State Route 57, also offers a prime development and emerging industries, real estate, transporta- location with easy access to freeways and tion, education and healthcare resources, tourism and con- commuter rail. This location, combined with a robust econ- vention opportunities, dining, accommodations, recreation, omy, low electricity rates and energy saving incentives prove and quality-of-life advantages as the City begins its 150th that Anaheim’s Canyon is an ideal place for redevelopment Anniversary celebration. opportunities. ❚

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19 Winter 2007 ❚ Anaheim I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES

Anaheim Municipal Government Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 General Information ...... 765-5100 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) 724-2500 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. 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(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 Adelphia Cable ...... (888) 683-1000 Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Garbage Collection Administration ...... 765-8950 Other Services Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. 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Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Banquet Reservations ...... 998-3041 Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 www.disneyland.com Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 Education Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 U.S. Government www.acsd.k12.ca.us Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5191 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org ...... 765-8888 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 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

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2007 20 Y OU’RE I NVITED TO THESE

H OLIDAY T REE L IGHTING

C ELEBRATIONS

WEST ANAHEIM HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Twila Reid Park Friday, December 1, 6-8 P.M., FREE Enjoy entertainment, a bonfire and an inspiring tree lighting ceremony. A special guest will have goodies for the kids.

DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & NUTCRACKER MARKETPLACE Center Street Promenade & Clementine Street Saturday, December 2, 3-7:30 P.M., FREE Everyone will enjoy the Strolling Carolers and performances by the International Peace Choir, Anaheim Ballet, and Anaheim High School Combine Choir at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Anaheim Ice. Children’s activities will include a wonderful variety of holiday crafts, a rock wall to climb, train rides, a snow play area and a visit with Santa.

SUGAR PLUM HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING John Marshall Park Saturday, December 9, 5-7 P.M., FREE There will be live entertainment, a bonfire and refreshments for the entire family.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE HOLIDAY EVENTS, CALL (714) 765-5191 PRSRT STD IF UNDELIVERABLE, ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID DO NOT RETURN RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER ANAHEIM, CA PERMIT NO. 456