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8 No Doubt About It No Doubt has reached out to the world with a string of hits for almost a decade. The band recently took some time to reminisce about the good old days and what On the Cover 8 it was like spending summers in Anaheim. No Doubt conquered the music world, 10 Hot Days and Cool Nights but they started right here in Anaheim. Summer is almost here and no matter what the weather is, it’s guaranteed to be a hot Find out how the City’s favorite hometown time in Anaheim, any time of the day or night. Here’s our list of things you simply rock band spent their summers. can’t miss this summer in the City. ©F.Scott Schafer 10 Departments

2 City Scene The Home Improvement Holiday program passes the $12 million mark; Anaheim Public Utilities commemorates a historic milestone; Haskett Library prepares to be rebuilt and alternative services schedules are announced; Cal Ripken, Jr. and Billy Ripken generously donate to the Boys and Girls Club; Community Emergency Response Team training begins; and Anaheim earns Mayor Curt Pringle 2 a Tree City USA designation. Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez Council Member Tom Tait 5 Newsmakers Council Member Shirley McCracken Former Mayor Ben Bay passes away; Bobby McDonald is named to a State Board; Council Member Bob Hernandez and Bruno Serato is named Restauranteur of the Year.

City Manager David M. Morgan 6 Building for the Future Anaheim’s General Plan Update will create a blueprint for the City for years to come. Managing Editor John James Nicoletti 5 Here’s a closer look at what the General Plan has in it.

Contributors: Tim Mead, John McClintock, Eric Zanelli, Julie 16 Business Connection Hoekwater and Tracie Jones. WinDor owners are named SBA Small Business People of the Year; Utilities’ new AutoPay program makes it easier than ever to pay water and power bills; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. and the City’s Platinum Triangle is about to undergo some major changes. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 6 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.

Summer 2004 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

Anaheim Public Utilities Celebrates 125 Years of Anaheim Water Service

Homeowners Building TWAS1879 WHEN ANAHEIM’S MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM BEGAN OPERATIONS WITH Impressive Results ONE SHALLOW WELL, A 20,000-GALLON RED- WOOD STORAGE TANK AND A ONE-MILE WOOD- Home Improvement Holiday triggers EN PIPELINE.THE CITY WAS ONLY 22 YEARS OLD. more than $10 million in improvements Today, 125 years later, there are over 61,000 meters serving during its first two months nearly 340,000 residents and businesses, using an average of 67 million gallons of water a day. The City has 13 reservoirs, URING THE FIRST 10 WEEKS OF ANAHEIM’S 27 wells, 744 miles of water mains and annual water production of more than 24 billion gallons. INNOVATIVE HOME IMPROVEMENT HOLI- To commemorate this historic milestone, in May Anaheim DAY PROGRAM, HOMEOWNERS HAVE MADE MORE Public Utilities hosted a variety of promotions and activities including a fire hydrant painting contest, a poster contest, and THAN $12.1 MILLION IN IMPROVEMENTS the creation of an historical water display unveiled as part of a TO THEIR HOMES. special ceremony that designated Anaheim’s early water system as an Orange County Historical Landmark. ❚ The program grants residents making home improvements a fee waiver for City permits issued from March 1 to ▼ Anaheim Street Sprinkler. One of Anaheim’s first watering May 31. It also provides amnesty to residents who have made systems, called the water wagon, debuted around 1900. Typically, bids were coming in at $3 to $6 per day to provide improvements without obtaining permits, allowing them to the city with water sprinkling for its streets. Pictured is acquire the required permits free of charge. The City has Rudolph Fossek, official street sprinkler. waived $372,875 in fees, or approximately $188 per permit. During March and April, the City’s Planning Department issued 1,981 residential building permits, including 883 building permits, 435 electrical permits, 243 mechanical permits, 344 plumbing permits, and 76 swimming pool permits. For more information about Home Improvement Holiday, contact the Anaheim Planning Department, Building Division at (714) 765-5153 x 0 or visit www.anaheim.net. ❚ © Joe Polillio/Stone

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 2 CITY SCENE

A New Haskett

Branch Library Cal Ripken, Jr. and Angels Owner Arte Moreno A Big League Donation

NAHEIM HAS RECEIVED A STATE LIBRARY ASEBALL’S ALL-TIME IRON MAN, GRANT TO BUILD A NEW $8.7 MILLION, CAL RIPKEN,JR. AND HIS BROTHER BILLY, 24,000 SQUARE-FOOT LIBRARY ON THE CUR- RECENTLY STOPPED IN ANAHEIM TO DONATE RENT HASKETT SITE AT 2650 WEST BROADWAY. $20,000 TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AS PART Haskett Library will remain open for study purposes until OF A NATIONAL TOUR PROMOTING THEIR BOOK, mid-June to allow students to complete assignments and PLAY BASEBALLTHE RIPKEN WAY.THE DONATION return materials prior to closing for construction. During construction, patrons are invited to visit the City’s WAS PUNCTUATED BY A FREE BASEBALL CLINIC AT other four Anaheim Public Library locations or make use of ANGEL STADIUM BY THE RIPKENS AND ANAHEIM the Bookmobile as noted by the following schedule. ANGELS THIRD BASEMAN TROY GLAUS. For more information on construction and the Bookmobile schedule, call (714) 765-1880. ❚ During the tour, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation will donate over $300,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country and through the foundation, NikeGO will donate $1 million worth of equipment to school systems throughout the country. Cal Ripken, Jr. retired from baseball in October, 2001 after 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. His name appears in the record books repeatedly, notably as one of only seven players in history to achieve 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. In 1995, Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played (2,130) and voluntarily ended his streak in 1998 after playing 2,632 consecutive games. ❚

3 Summer 2004 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

Anaheim Named “Tree City USA”

City marks 20 consecutive years with the coveted designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation

Community OR THE 20TH YEAR IN A ROW,ANAHEIM HAS BEEN NAMED A “TREE CITY USA” Emergency BY THE NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION. The Foundation bestowed the designation based on the Response City’s ongoing efforts to plant and maintain trees throughout the community. In addition, this year, Anaheim Public Utilities was the Team Training recipient of the prestigious Tree Line USA Award, recognizing the implementation of a quality tree care program. Only 114 utility companies nationwide received the award, which is Begins June 9 presented as a joint effort between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. REPARATION IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT KEYS Anaheim’s TreePower program, a joint effort between the Public Utilities and Community Services Departments, has TO SURVIVING A DISASTER AS WELL AS BEING distributed more than 24,500 trees. With these shade trees, ABLE TO ASSIST OTHERS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY air-conditioning costs can be reduced by as much as 10 percent AN EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD OR OTHER DISASTERS. to 40 percent. At maturity, the trees will save approximately 1.6 million kWhs (or enough energy to power 272 households To help build community resources that can be tapped for a full year), in addition to removing over 138 tons of carbon during times of crisis, the Fire Department’s Office of Disaster dioxide annually while saving as much as 40 percent in air Preparedness is offering the next session of Community conditioning costs. ❚ Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on Wednesdays, from June 9 through July 28. Sessions will be offered from 1-3 P.M. or 7-9 P.M.for eight weeks and will help residents learn what to do before, during, and after any disaster—especially a catastrophic earthquake. Eight free training classes will cover topics such as: Emer- gency Preparedness & Terrorism; Light Search and Rescue; Disaster Medical and First Aid; Care and Shelter; and other related subjects. After all the classes have been completed, par- ticipants will be recognized for their achievement by the City Council and become a certified CERT member. CERT training makes a difference in saving lives and protect- ing property. With training, preparation, practice and learning to work as a team, CERT members will be able to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people in case of a disaster. Call (714) 765-6951 or (714) 765-6050 to register or for more information. Pre-registration is required. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 4 NEWSMAKERS IN MEMORIAM

Bobby McDonald Named to Ben Bay State Board 1927 — 2004 NAHEIM RESIDENT ROBERT “BOBBY” City Council Member and Mayor of Anaheim MCDONALD,57,HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO 1979 — 19 8 8 THE CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT BOARD. ORMER MAYOR BEN BAY WAS BORN IN The Endowment is a division of the California State Library TULSA,OKLAHOMA AND ATTENDED and was created to administer the Proposition 40 funds dedicated to preserving historic and cultural resources. SCHOOL IN OKLAHOMA CITY BEFORE SERVING IN Approximately $128 million will be available to government THE U.S. MARITIME SERVICE AND MERCHANT entities and non-profit organizations through a competitive grant application process. McDonald is the president and MARINES FROM 1944 THROUGH 1954. executive director of the Black Chamber of Commerce of He and his wife Eleanor and daughter Betsy arrived in Orange County and also a member of the City’s Housing and Anaheim in 1960 and he became involved in numerous com- Community Development Commission. ❚ munity organizations prior to and during his service in public office. He served as chairman of the La Palma-Brookhurst Homeowners’ Association from 1972 to 1975 and was a charter member of Anaheim Historic Museum Chapter. He was also a Bruno Serato Named member of Anaheim Beautiful, the Mother Colony Household Inc. and the World Affairs Council of Orange County. Restauranteur His first political appointment was to serve on the Re- development Commission from 1976 to 1979. During that time, he served as the chairman of the Anaheim Charter Review of the Year Committee as well. In 1979, Bay was appointed to the Anaheim City Council N AN AWARDS BANQUET HELD RECENTLY AT to fill the unexpired term (through June 1980) of Councilman William I. Kott, who resigned to pursue further medical stud- THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL, THE ANAHEIM ies in Mexico. He was re-elected to Anaheim City Council in WHITE HOUSE OWNER BRUNO SERATO HAS 1980 and 1984. He served as an interim Mayor for seven weeks in 1982 to BEEN NAMED RESTAURANTEUR OF THE YEAR fill the void created by the resignation of John Seymour who BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT left Anaheim for his state Senate post. In November 1986, RITERS SSOCIATION Bay was elected as Mayor, serving through November 1988. W A . During his tenure as Mayor, he became well known for using The Association reviews restaurants from Santa Barbara to the his trademark three-minute egg-timer for speakers at City Mexican border and from San Bernardino and the Inland Council meetings. Empire to the coast. Anaheim White House was also awarded Ben Bay retired in December 1986 as project administrator the Golden Scepter (best of the best) in Italian Cuisine, Wine for Rockwell International in Anaheim. He had worked for Excellence, and a member of Bruno’s staff, Lois, was rewarded Rockwell and North American Aviation for a total of 32 years. ❚ a special Gold medal for hospitality service. ❚

5 Summer 2004 ❚ Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Anaheim’s General Plan Update Nears Final Approval Blueprinlueprintt ANAHEIM’S GENERAL PLAN IS THE BLUE- plans and measures for preserving open space for natural resources, for managing the production of resources, for out- PRINT THAT SETS THE POLICIES FOR THE CRIT- door recreation, and for public health and safety. ICAL FACTORS THAT SHAPE THE DYNAMICS OF The Noise Element identifies and analyzes projected noise THE CITY. conditions in the community and must include measures to abate or mitigate excessive noise levels. To reflect the dramatic changing economic, social, demo- The Safety Element must identify seismic, geologic, flood graphic and physical conditions about land use throughout and wildfire hazards, and establish policies to protect the com- Anaheim, the City began a comprehensive update of the Gen- munity from such hazards. eral Plan in 2001. In addition to the required elements, California law pro- State law actually requires that all cities in California have a vides cities the option of including other elements that may General Plan. Although the State gives individual cities flex- assist in improving the quality of life for residents. Anaheim ibility in the content and format of their General Plans, there has chosen to include optional elements in its new General Plan are seven required “elements”,or chapters, that every General that include: Parks, Recreation and Community Services; Plan must include. Growth Management; Economic Development; Community The Land Use Element describes objectives, policies and Design; and Public Services and Facilities. programs for areas in Anaheim’s boundaries in both narrative The Zoning Code is being updated in conjunction with the and graphic terms and establishes development criteria and General Plan to ensure that the proper tools are in place to standards including building and population density. implement the new goals and policies of the General Plan. The Circulation Element deals with the identification, As part of the extensive process, the City recently completed location and extent of existing and proposed major thorough- a review period for the Environmental Impact Report for the fares, transportation facilities and bicycle/pedestrian routes. updated documents, allowing the public the opportunity to The Housing Element assesses the need for housing for provide their input on the changes proposed by the General all different types of income groups, then sets out a plan to Plan and Zoning Code updates. address the identified housing needs. State Law requires this Following review of that input in the next few months, the Element be updated every five years, so it is on a separate time final step in the General Plan Update takes place when the line than the remainder of the General Plan Update. The City’s City Council votes on whether or not to approve this sweeping Housing Element was last certified in February 2003. new blueprint for the City. The Conservation Element addresses the identification, conservation, development, and use of resources including For more information about the General Plan/Zoning Code water, forests, soils, waterways, wildlife, and mineral deposits. Update Program, log on to the City’s Web site at www.anaheim.net The Open Space Element provides a plan for the long-term and go to the Planning department page. You can also contact the preservation of open space in the community. It must specify City’s Planning Department at (714) 765-5139. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 6 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE t for t he Future

General Plan FAQ’s

WHAT ISA WHAT IS THE WHAT ISANENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL PLAN? ZONING CODE? IMPACT REPORT (EIR)? The General Plan is an important The Zoning Code is the primary tool for imple- The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires long-range planning tool that sets menting the General Plan. It is a set of regu- that local government agencies, prior to taking action on the foundation for future deci- lations that prescribes what landowners can projects over which they have discretionary approval sions concerning the City’s land or cannot do with their property. The Zoning authority, consider the environmental consequences of the use pattern, various public serv- Code has an associated Zoning Map that project. The Environmental Impact Report analyzes potential ices, the physical character of the identifies each parcel in the City as being impacts to a broad range of environmental resources. They community and other important located within a specific “zone”. Each zone may include aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, aspects of community life. It is a has individual site development standards cultural resources, geology, soils, hazards, and hazardous blueprint for future growth that that cover topics such as permitted and con- materials, hydrology, and water quality, land use and rele- reflects community values and ditionally permitted uses, building setbacks, vant planning, mineral resources, noise, police and fire serv- provides direction for making height limitations, parking requirements, ices, population and housing, public services and facilities,

these values a reality. landscaping standards, and signage. recreation, and traffic and circulation. Collage: ©Taxi/Jean Louis Batt

7 Summer 2004 ❚ Anaheim Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 8 They started as a bunch of suburban Doubt started when I was a junior.I had been WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO COME teenagers in Anaheim,and all they wanted to playing bass guitar in the AHS jazz band for BACK HOME AND HEADLINE AT do was make music. Like most things one year at that point. I remember playing THE POND FOR THE FIRST TIME? worthwhile, it took years of hard work, but with No Doubt at Fenders in Long Beach or Gwen: I can remember driving down the with a little luck, good timing and a whole the Whiskey in Hollywood and then having to 57 Freeway with Tony and watching the Pond lotta talent, No Doubt has become a main- wake up for zero period for marching band being built.We would always joke and say stay of the MTV generation. Through their practice on the football field. It was a crazy “we’ll play there one day.”Never in a million music,they’ve traveled the world ...but schedule but somehow I made it through. years did we think we actually would.When it they’ve never forgotten their Anaheim roots. came true,it was beyond a magical moment TELL US ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE Lead singer Gwen Stefani,bassist Tony Kanal, and put in perspective how incredible our OF THE HOUSE ON BEACON guitarist Tom Dumont and drummer Adrian lives had become. STREET IN ANAHEIM. WHAT KIND Young recently chatted about their early days OF MEMORIES DO YOU HAVE OF A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, THE and what it was like spending time in Anaheim. THAT PERIOD? CITY AWARDED YOU WITH KEYS Gwen: The Beacon Street house was where TO THE CITY, ONE OF THE FEW WHEN YOU LIVED IN THE AREA, my dad grew up since he was 11 years old. TIMES IN THE CITY’S HISTORY WHERE WERE SOME OF THE When my grandparents passed away, my THAT HAS HAPPENED. AFTER ALL PLACES YOU LIKED TO GO? brother moved into the house.It was a really THE INDUSTRY ACCOLADES AND Tom: I lived in Anaheim for about three COMMERCIAL SUCCESS OF THE years from 1991 to 1994.During that time the PAST DECADE, HOW BIG OF A band did a lot of rehearsing in the garage on DEAL WAS THAT FOR THE BAND? “We spent three years Beacon Avenue.We often went to concerts Tony: That was pretty much the ultimate that local bands would play in the hotel ball- way for us to celebrate our Anaheim roots. rooms,and loved to hang out at great Anaheim [at our Beacon Street As important as it was for us, I think it was restaurants like Mexi-casa on Lincoln and an even bigger deal for our parents. There also the various taquerias around town. house] writing all the are certain types of recognition that hold the same weight for our parent’s generation Adrian: Living and making music at the songs for Tragic as they do for ours, for example, getting a Beacon Street house were some of the best Grammy Award. Getting the Key to the City times I have ever had.Making music,having Kingdom and every of Anaheim was one of those moments where parties, and just hanging out. It was a great we could all celebrate together. way to spend our early twenties. night hearing the WITH YOUR BUSY SCHEDULES, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR Disneyland fireworks.” DO YOU EVER GET TO COME HIGH SCHOOL YEARS IN ANAHEIM? BACK AND SPEND TIME WITH HOW MUCH DID YOUR MUSIC —Gwen Stefani FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN INFLUENCE YOUR IDENTITY DUR- ANAHEIM? WHERE ARE SOME OF ING THOSE YEARS? DID YOU HAVE THE PLACES YOU LIKE TO GO NOW WHEN YOU’RE IN TOWN? ANY LOCAL MUSICAL MENTORS? big deal for us because it was a place where we Tony: I have awesome memories of Anaheim could all go hang out ...all ofour friends.It Adrian: I still like to go to Disneyland. High School. I had a great time, especially became the “band house” when Adrian and I really enjoy going with my wife and son. playing in the school band and being on the Tom moved in with Eric. My parents let us I get to relive my youth at Disney through school newspaper.I owe a world of thanks to turn the garage into the studio.It was the first him. Also, my favorite Mexican place to my band director Mr. Mike Stopher and the studio we ever had as a band.We built it our- eat is Mexi-casa on Lincoln Ave.I still get over school newspaper advisor Dr.Ed Reicks.Both selves and made it our creative haven. We there to eat about two times a year. of these teachers inspired and motivated me spent three years there writing all the songs No Doubt is on tour this summer with Blink to be everything I could be.I always remem- for Tragic Kingdom and every night hearing 182. For dates and locations, check out the ber being really busy during high school.No the Disneyland fireworks. band’s official web site at www.nodoubt.com.

▲ No Doubt (Left to Right) Tom Dumont, Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, and Adrian Young © FrankOkenfels

9 Summer 2004 ❚ Anaheim A Hometown Guide on Spending Your Summer in Anaheim CoolCool DaysDays andHotHot Nights Nights

When you live in Anaheim, summers are just more fun. Why would you want to bother going anywhere else? For you, this summer’s hottest and coolest fun and adventure is just outside your front door. From spooky towers, Angels’ baseball and Madonna to gatherings of Olympians, summer 2004 in Anaheim once again makes staying home feel like a vacation. Here is only a short listing of some great ideas to make sure you have a fun time in your own hometown this summer.

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 10 Downtown Disney Cool Days andHot Nights Calling All Sports Fans

Anaheim Angels baseball is in high gear Sports as the Halos try to duplicate their World stars of Championship form of 2002. But the yesterday Angels aren’t the only game in town and today share Mary Sanders this summer. stories of their success as XTRA Sports 690/1150 In a preview of this summer’s Olympic and the Arrowhead Pond of Games, the nation’s best gymnasts are Anaheim host the Winning Way coming to Anaheim, June 24-27 for Success Expo 2004:“A Day of Champ- the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials— ions” on July 11. The one-day suc- Gymnastics Championships. This four- cess and motivational expo will fea- day event will determine who goes to ture more than 50 Olympic and World Athens later this summer to represent Champions. Some of the more not- the United States. All-session tickets for able personalities slated to appear are the 2004 Trials range from $65-$360 and Joe Montana, Coach John Wooden, include all men’s and women’s events. ❚ Magic Johnson, Pete Rose, Mary Lou Retton, and Peter Vidmar.A portion Great Summer of the proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Southern California. Tickets Dates in are $11.50-$125. ❚ Anaheim The Black Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by featuring 1. Free Parking and Free Fireworks Stroll hand- in-hand in Downtown Disney. Catch the live music a “Passport to an Olympic Experience” from street performers and enjoy inexpensive eats on June 19 at the Anaheim Con- at Jamba Juice, Wetzel’s Pretzels or the new Tortilla vention Center. The black tie Jo’s. Of course, the best show in town is still the fire- affair will salute black works show at 9:35 P.M. every evening at Disneyland. Olympians, Orange County It’s the stuff memories and marriages are made of. Olympians and Olympic history with an exhibit and 2. Rolling on the River Enjoy plants, flowers and dinner. Five-time Olympian Willie a variety of wildlife on a leisurely bicycle built-for- Banks and Mal Whitfield, a five-time two on the Santa Ana River Trail. There are many Gold Medal winner in the 1948 and points of entry on the trail that stretches from east 1952 Games are scheduled to attend. Anaheim down to Angel Stadium. The event will also honor more than 3. Swing Time Anaheim offers affordable rounds of 100 Orange County athletes who attend- golf and carts for two on a couple of the best public ed the 2000 games in Australia and municipal courses in the Southland. If you’re not past Orange County-based Olympians. ready for a full round of golf, you can have fun look- Tickets are $100-$150. ❚ ing silly for your sweetie by trying to hit golf balls like Tiger Woods on the driving ranges.

▲ Francisco Rodriguez 4. Dining as an Art Form Anaheim is home to some of the finest restaurants in the world and chefs at such notable eateries as Mr. Stox, the White House, Napa Rose, the Catch and many others are the food artists who will create culinary master- pieces for you and that special someone you’re trying to impress.

▲ Magic Johnson

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The stars come out in force at the Arrowhead Pond with a line-up that leads off with Music to My Ears Madonna (June 2 and 3) followed by Sarah McLachlan (July 13). Things Anaheim venues offer get heavy with rock legends Van Halen (Aug. 16) and newcomers Incubus performers for every (Aug.17). Perennial favorite Phil Collins brings his First Farewell tour in to close Phil Collins taste and budget. out the summer (Aug. 26). ❚

Music of an entirely different kind comes The Grove continues as a busy concert to life as “Snow White —An Enchanting venue featuring David Cassidy (June 18), New Musical” stage show continues at Lewis Black (June 19) and the Gypsy Disneyland. This all-time classic features Kings (July 18). The always popular classic songs such as “Whistle While You Cyndi Lauper returns (July 27). Aloha Work,”“Heigh Ho” and “Some Day My Live brings the music of the Islands to Prince Will Come” that were first intro- Anaheim (Aug. 6) followed by 80’s rock- duced in Disney’s 1937 film. ers Loverboy (Aug. 20). ❚

“Snow White— The 30-minute show is presented several Music returns to the Downtown Ana- An Enchanting New Musical” times a day and is free for park guests heim Farmer’s Market with noon con- with paid admission to Disneyland. ❚ certs every Thursday. There’s no better place to pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, Nearby, the House of Blues in Down- breads, flowers and arts and crafts items town Disney remains as popular as while listening to everything from calyp- ever with a full slate of popular acts. so to classic rock and Dixie over the The B-52’s kick off the fun (June 6) course of the summer. ❚ followed by rapper DMX (June 8). Long- time rockers Kansas also appear (June Downtown will also kick up its heels 9) along with political humorist and with Swingin’ on the Promenade,a social commentator Bill Maher jump, jive and boogie good time fea- (June 25). Reel Big Fish head- turing the Jumpin Joz Band on August lines its Coast to Coast Tour 21 at 6:30 P.M. You’re invited to come (July 18) before America takes hear all the big band favorites from the the stage (July 22). Irish music 1940s and more. Admission is free. The returns with The Young Concerts Under the Stars return with Dubliners and The Fenians four great shows with Jay White in a (Aug. 7) followed by Burn- Neil Diamond Tribute, Freddy Fender, ing Spear’s reggae rhythms Hotel California, and Tierra and Malo. (Aug. 20). The Doobie Bro- See the inside back cover of this issue thers close out the summer for more details. ❚ (Sept. 1). The House of Blues also features The City is also offering free Concerts in the high energy the Park at Toyon Park in east Anaheim Gospel Brunch on Thursdays, July 15, 22 and 29 and every Sunday with August 5 at 6:30 P.M. Pearson Park will seatings at 10 A.M. host two other concerts on Sunday, and 1 P.M. ❚ July 11 and 25 at 1 P.M. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 12 Cool Days and More, More, More! Hot Nights

As real estate prices continue to climb, so The Anaheim Convention Center is also does interest in attending the Southern going to be a busy place this summer California Home and Garden Show. with a variety of other public shows. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this all Home World 2004 kicks off the sea- encompassing show returns to the Ana- son (June 4-6). A bit later in the month, heim Convention Center August 21-29. the High Achievers Network comes to This year’s theme,“The Ultimate–Then town (June 17) followed by the Ken- and Now” will include entertaining retro neth Copeland Ministries West Coast If patriotic pursuits are more your style, displays of the 1955 lifestyle as well as Believers (June 28-July 3). Over the then don’t forget the Flag Day Cere- more than 900 companies offering the holiday weekend, the Animé Expo, mony presented by the Downtown newest in home remodeling and deco- Japanese Animation (July 2-5) show- Anaheim Association and featuring rating. Visitors can also check out the cases this popular style of cartooning. a musical tribute to “Old Glory.” The Gourmet Fair, fine art exhibits, tour eight A week later, the Futsol indoor soccer ceremony takes place Sunday, June 13 beautiful gardens and 11 model homes tournament comes to the Convention at 1 P.M. on Center Street Promenade in as well as meet famous television home Center (July 8-11). In August, the Tae downtown Anaheim. improvement personalities. Tickets are Kwon Do West Coast Summer Champ- $4-$9. Kids under 5 are admitted free. ❚ ionships take place (Aug. 14). ❚ Another red, white and blue event is the 16th Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Peralta Park in Anaheim Hills. This popular gathering will take place July 3 from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. and includes a pan- cake breakfast at 8 A.M. followed by a dog show, food and game booths throughout the day with live entertainment, and a parade and fireworks show. ❚

Anaheim is home to dozens of great restaurants and there’s no better way to get to know them than by attending the popular “Taste of Anaheim.” This food- lovers affair takes place at Center Street Promenade in downtown Anaheim on June 28 and will feature delights from more than two dozen Anaheim eateries, live music and exhibits nestled under the canopy of the Promenade’s majestic palm trees. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Parking is free. ❚

After more than a year of anticipation, Disney’s California Adventure debuted the highly anticipated Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in early May. Based on the Twilight Zone television series, the 183-foot attraction tempts guests to leave reality behind and visit the Hollywood Tower Hotel, a stately landmark that exhibits an air of fore- boding for all who dare to enter. The ride is free with admission to Disney’s “Taste of Anaheim” California Adventure.

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And the Magic of Summer, 2005 is Less Than a Year Away...

Fifty years ago, Walt Disney surveyed Anaheim’s orange groves and charming streets and decided that it would make the perfect destination for his theme park, Disneyland. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the theme park that started it all, and to honor a destination enjoyed by nearly two billion people, the Disney theme parks around the world will join together for the first time ever in an 18-month global celebration. “The Happiest Celebration on Earth”

“The Happiest Celebration on Earth” pays tribute to Walt Disney’s dream of White musical. Other new attractions The Disney Cruise Line will also launch Disneyland. Anaheim’s own Disneyland include “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters,” its first-ever West Coast itinerary with Resort has already kicked off this exciting the re-opening of “Space Mountain,” celebratory cruise vacations starting out event with the premier of The Twilight two new parades and the transformation of the port of Los Angeles aboard the Zone Tower of Terror and the Snow of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disney Magic to the Mexican Rivera. ❚

Your Passport to Adventure

The Anaheim City Clerk’s Office is now offering passport service 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Applicants must bring an original birth certificate or original naturalization paper (with raised seal), and current driver’s license or identification card. All applicants (including children) must be present when application is processed.

Cost: $55 Over 16 years of age $40 Under 16 years of age • Check or money order made out to: Passport Services $30 Processing Fee • Check or money order made out to: City of Anaheim • Major credit cards and bank debit cards are also accepted for the processing fee $60 Expedite Fee $8.50 Two Passport Photos

Anaheim City Clerk’s Office nd Anaheim City Hall ❚ 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. ❚ 2 floor (714) 765-4540 All necessary forms are available at the Passport Services counter or online at www.anaheim.net

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 14 Cool Days andHot Nights Celebrate Summer Ticket and Venue in Anaheim Information Enter to Win! You can get more information on many of the programs and events in this article by contacting the individual venues below or by logging on to the City’s official Web site at OR www.anaheim.net. The Anaheim Convention Center (714) 765-8900 ❚ www.anaheimconventioncenter.com

The Disneyland Resort CHECK ONE CHECK ONE (714) 781-4565 ❚ www.disneyland.com ✓2 strip tickets and 2 hospitality ✓One pair of tickets to The Winning passes good for all four days of Way Success Expo 2004 Passport to an Olympic Experience (714) 547-2646 ❚ www.ocblackchamber.com the U.S. Olympic Team Trials— JULY 11 Gymnastics ARROWHEAD POND OF ANAHEIM The Southern California Home and Garden Show (800) 442-7469 ❚ www.southerncaliforniahomeshow.com JUNE 24-27 ARROWHEAD POND OF ANAHEIM Winning Way Success Expo 2004: “A Day of Champions.” Contest Rules (714) 740-2000 ❚ www.xtrasportsradio.com www.ticketmaster.com • Winners will be drawn at random from all entries postmarked no later than June 16, 2004. The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim • Only one winner per household. (714) 704-2400 ❚ www.arrowheadpond.com • Winners will be contacted with instructions on how to secure their tickets. U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics • Some restrictions on attending performances may apply. (714) 704-2400 ❚ www.2004gymnasticstrials.com • Your entry information will not be shared with any other entity other than the City of Anaheim and the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim which may send you informational and Downtown Anaheim Association (714) 956-3586 ❚ www.downtownanaheim.com promotional materials from time to time. • Employees and immediate family members of the City of Anaheim, Anaheim Arena The House of Blues Management, LLC and the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim are not eligible. (714) 778-BLUE ❚ www.hob.com Taste of Anaheim (714) 758-0222 ❚ www.anaheimchamber.org

Name The Grove of Anaheim (714) 712-2700 ❚ www.thegroveofanaheim.com Address

City ( ) State Zip Daytime Phone

E-mail Address

Send To: Summer Ticket Giveaway, City of Anaheim Public Information Office 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

For More Information, Call (714) 765- 5100 The Grove of Anaheim

15 Summer 2004 ❚ Anaheim BUSINESS CONNECTION

ANAHEIM BUSINESSMEN NAMED SMALL BUSINESS PERSONS OF THE YEAR

WinDor Inc. co-owners Wolfgang Wirthgen and Gary Templin are honored by the Small Business Administration

OLFGANG WIRTHGEN AND (Left to Right) Wolfgang Wirthgen, Co-Owner; Anita Wirthgen, CFO; Gary Templin, Co-Owner GARY TEMPLIN ARE LIV- ING BLUEPRINTS FOR THE CLAS- houses WinDor’s corporate offices, and ues in the work environment. Everyone continued growth has caused them to who works at WinDor knows that they SIC MERICAN SUCCESS STORY A . expand and fill an adjacent space. are a valued and respected member of As founders of WinDor Inc., they Two key elements to WinDor’s success a larger family, whether they are relat- have grown from humble beginnings to are its innovative product line and its ed by blood or, more aptly, related become the largest manufacturer and excellent customer service. WinDor was through sweat and hard work. It is no retailer of replacement vinyl windows one of the first in the industry to include surprise that 80 percent of the ware- and doors in Southern California. energy saving glass on all their products. house staff is related and most employ- Their ongoing hard work and result- Other innovations brought greater sav- ees have been with the company for ing successes were recently recognized ings, durability and stronger insulated years. The company also actively pro- by the Santa Ana District Office of the glass seals for the consumer. motes from within. U.S. Small Business Administration who By producing longer lasting products Wolfgang, his wife, Anita, and his named them Small Business Persons of and continually refining their craft, Win- four children are involved in the busi- the Year. Dor has satisfied a loyal customer base ness. Gary, his wife, Jan, and his daughter Brothers-in-law by marriage, Wirth- that has created a huge referral business, also work for the company. Both families gen and Templin started the company substantially helping to grow the compa- see the growth and success of WinDor in 1991. The two started out selling and ny. In fact, 68 percent of WinDor’s new as a legacy in the making. installing aluminum windows, but business is from referrals. As further proof of their compa- decided to launch WinDor to promote a “Every home owner is our celebrity,” ny’s values, during Christmas, WinDor fairly new concept for vinyl window pro- is the company mantra and a philosophy hosts all employees and their families ducts that was sweeping its way from that has led to a gold standard reputation. at Disneyland. Last year, 748 staff and Europe and across the United States. That gold standard has also flourished family attended the company’s gather- Since that time, the company has by creating a loyal and knowledgeable ing at the Magic Kingdom. grown from two employees to 190 work force. Wirthgen and Templin are also very employees, averaging an annual sales Everyone who works at WinDor is active in community causes. They reg- growth of 42-percent. committed to be knowledgeable about ularly donate time and money to vari- With help from the SBA, WinDor was the products and the industry. Ongoing ous Anaheim charities, including the able to move from a 32,000 square-foot training ensures that employees know Anaheim Police Association, City of building into a new and larger 57,000 the WinDor product line thoroughly. Anaheim Workforce Training Program, square-foot facility at 2220 E. Orange- Employee turnover is low because Regional Occupation Program, and wood Avenue. Today, this building still WinDor actively promotes family val- several local high schools. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 16 BUSINESS CONNECTION

AMERICAN SPORTS in the United States has opened on South Anaheim Boulevard. The American ENTER PENS C O Sports Center features 22 indoor volleyball courts, 16 indoor basketball courts, ITH MORE THAN 150,000 and 16 indoor soccer courts for youths SQUARE FEET, THE LAR- and adults of every skill level. It will also be the headquarters for Futsal, an excit- GEST PRACTICE AND TOURNA- ing five-man indoor soccer game, and the MENT FACILITY OF ITS KIND Southern CA Volleyball Association. ❚

NEW UTILITY BILL PAYMENT OPTION AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

O YOU DESPISE HAVING TO TAKE TIME FROM YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE TO SIT DOWN AND PAY ALL OF YOUR BILLS? If so, then there’s good news for you. Anaheim Public Utilities is helping to make life easier for its business and residential customers with a new service that pays utility bills automatically. AutoPay will pay bills directly from your checking account or by credit card. All you do is complete an enrollment form, and then Utilities does the rest! Best of all, there is no charge for this service. You’ll no longer need to remember to sign a check, make a phone call or even log onto your computer. Your bills will be paid in full, on their due date— simple, fast and free! Call (714) 765-3300 for an enrollment form to get started with AutoPay. If you prefer to pay your bills electron- ically, Utilities also offers its e-Pay service. e-Pay is an online service that allows you to receive and pay your bills elec- tronically. This service is also free and easy to use. For a free demonstration or to enroll, log onto www.anaheim.net and click on the green e-Pay logo. ❚

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Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 18 BUSINESS CONNECTION

THE PLATINUM entire Platinum Triangle. The end result is to create a vibrant 24-hour, high-den- RIANGLE ECOMES A T B sity, mixed-use, urban environment GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY unique to Orange County. Demand for transforming the Plat- IKE THE BIGGEST JEWEL IN inum Triangle is so great that development proposals have already been put THE CENTER OF A LUXUR- on the table for the City’s considera- IOUS CROWN,ANGEL STADIUM tion. One calls for 210 apartments and 250 for-sale units on 13.5 acres in the APPLICATIONS NOW SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF OF 807 1500 block of Katella Avenue. Another EING CCEPTED B A THE MOST VALUABLE ACRES IN is proposed to include 386 apartments, FOR STATE WASTE ORANGE COUNTY TODAY. an 8,122 square-foot restaurant, 3,520 REDUCTION AWARD square feet of retail space and an 850- The area, known as the Platinum Tri- space parking garage on six acres in the ROGRAM P angle, has taken on added significance 1700 block of State College Boulevard as a development opportunity due to and the 1800 block of Katella Avenue. HE CALIFORNIA INTE- its excellent freeway access, infrastruc- A new Platinum Triangle Mixed-Use GRATED WASTE MAN- ture availability and as demand for busi- Overlay Zone, a Landscape and Identity ness space and residential uses continues Program and a standard predetermined AGEMENT BOARD IS NOW to skyrocket. development agreement are scheduled ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Creating opportunities in the Platinum for Planning Commission and City Triangle has grown out of Anaheim’s ef- Council Review in early Summer 2004. THE 2004 WASTE REDUCTION forts to update its General Plan. A new For more information on the Platinum Mixed-Use designation is proposed AWARDS PROGRAM. Triangle or the General Plan Update, as part of the General Plan Update. It contact the Planning Department at The Awards Program recognizes would allow up to 9,175 dwelling units, (714) 765-5139. ❚ companies that develop creative and five million square feet of office space aggressive programs to reduce the and slightly over two million square feet amount of waste sent to landfills. To of commercial uses for the show the State’s appreciation of their efforts, winners are given an award certificate and free use of the WRAP logo for advertising and promotional use. Applicants are honored based on a set of Arrowhead criteria developed in cooperation with Pond the business community. More than 1,600 companies throughout California have won the award, including companies such as NEC Electronics, Pacific Bell Directories, Angel Stadium Fender Musical Instruments, Dole Fresh Vegetables and Nissan Motor Corporation. Completed 2004 WRAP applications must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2004. For more information, please contact the WRAP program at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ ▲ Redefining the Platinum Triangle. The proposed locations for mixed-use devel- WRAP/, via e-mail at [email protected]. opment are shown on here and further explained and analyzed in the General gov, or call (916) 341- 6604. ❚ Plan and its associated Envoronmental Impact Report.

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

Anaheim Municipal Government www.anaheim.net Emergency Services Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard General Information ...... 765-5100 Fire ...... (714) 533-1305 Business ...... 765-1900 Administration Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Police ...... (714) 765-1911 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Police Emergency ...... 911 Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 City Management 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Parking/Traffic Violations City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-4083 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Community Services ...... 765-5191 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Employment www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Business & Information ...... 765-3800 Finance ...... 765-5195 Anaheim Career Employment Center State of California Fire ...... 765-4000 50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #300 ...... 765-4350 Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Utilities and Services Planning ...... 765-5139 Graffiti Removal Water and Electricity Police ...... 765-1900 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 www.anaheim.net Public Works ...... 765-5176 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 724-2500 Administration ...... 765-5137 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Housing Information Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue Fair Housing Council Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Administration ...... 704-2400 Labor ...... 558-4159 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down www.arrowheadpond.com Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Mighty Ducks ...... 704-2700 Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... 956-5500 Spanish ...... 765-3300 www.mightyducks.com Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 Convention Center, 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Library www.anaheim.net/library.html Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Administration ...... 765-8950 Administration ...... 765-1810 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Cable TV Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 765-8999 Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Adelphia Cable ...... (800) 626-6299 www.anaheimoc.org Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Garbage Collection Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Haskett Branch, 2650 W. Broadway ...... 821-0551 Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 www.disneyland.com Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Billing Questions ...... 765-0125 Edison International Field, 2000 Gene Autry Way Other Services Gas Service Anaheim Angels ...... 940-2000 Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 The Gas Company, 131 Center Street Promenade . .(800) 427-2200 www.angelsbaseball.com Bookmobile ...... 765-1880 Education Box Office ...... 634-2000 Anaheim History Room ...... 765-1850 Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Business Services and Economic Development Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-1850 www.acsd.k12.ca.us Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us www.anaheimchamber.org Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 N. Nohl Ranch Road ...... 998-3041 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Automatic Tee-Time Reservations ...... 765-GOLF Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Restaurant ...... 998-5300 Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Avenue ...... 765-3481 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Automatic Tee-Time Reservations ...... 765-GOLF Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 637-3071 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Streets, Traffic & Transportation Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5191 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Weather Reports ...... 675-0503 Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Community & Neighborhood Centers Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 Records Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Planning, Zoning and Building OC Transportation Authority ...... 560-6282 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Building Division ...... 765-5153 www.octa.net Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 U.S. Government East Anaheim Community Center Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Immigration/Naturalization, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd. . . . .(800) 375-5283 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Public Safety Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Senior Programs ...... 921-9203 Fire Department Administration, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Center Business ...... 765-4000 Voter Information 1633 S. Jeffrey Drive ...... 956-7145 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 County Registrar of Voters 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2004 20 THE DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

Concerts Under The Stars 2004

America’s Multiple Grammy Hotel California Tierra Neil Diamond Award Winner A Salute to and Malo Tribute Freddy Fender The Eagles Saturday, July 31, 2004 7:30 P.M. Starring Jay White Saturday, July 17, 2004 Saturday, July 24, 2004 8 P.M. 8 P.M. Saturday, July 10, 2004 8 P.M.

Tickets for Each Performance $10 • FREE PARKING Pearson Park Amphitheatre • 400 N. Lemon in Anaheim Mexican Buffet by La Casa Garcia (Beer & Wine available)

For More Information: (714) 956-3586 www.downtownanaheim.com C A L I F O R N I A

Anaheim Imagine working in Anaheim, with business benefits like no other city in the world. One of the nation’s premier municipalities, Anaheim has convenient access to air, rail and highway corridors. Key business areas and redevelopment programs benefit a wide array of companies. Dedicated professionals offer innovative solutions, a streamlined permit process, site selection assistance and workforce programs. City-owned Anaheim Public Utilities powers your business with competitive electric rates and creative incentives.

Anaheim also has housing options for management and employees, award-winning public and private schools, professional sports venues, golf courses, theme parks, and the West Coast’s largest Convention Center - all within 50 square miles of sunshine. To discover how imagination powers business in Anaheim, please contact the City’s Economic Development Division at 714/765-4323.

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