New Digs Anaheim becomes the host city of USA Men’s Volleyball THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WELCOMES THE USA MEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM And thanks the sponsors that have made the team’s relocation possible: Vince Otte If you would like to join our growing list of USA Men’s Volleyball sponsors, please call (714) 765-5192. Features 7 An Athletic Image The organizations and facilities that are making Anaheim a sports destination. 8 On the Cover 8 Welcome Home The USA Men’s National Volleyball team is moving to Anaheim. Riley Salmon and James Polster on the court as Team USA defeats Brazil to win the 14 Anaheim’s Sports History America’s Cup tournament for the A look at how sports have shaped Anaheim. first time in USA Volleyball history. ©FIVB 16 Game Time 14 Where and when to sign up for youth sports. Departments 2 City Scene Anaheim is set to become one of the first wireless cities in the country; the state-of-the-art Tiger Woods Learning Center opens; Mayor Curt Pringle 16 State of the City highlights initiatives for 2006; Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez efforts to create a riverfront park progress. Council Member Bob Hernandez 5 Council Member Lorri Galloway Newsmakers The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau celebrates Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. its 45th anniversary; seven local businesses are honored. City Manager David M. Morgan 6 Building for the Future Anaheim schools celebrate completed facilities projects. Managing Editor John James Nicoletti 2 Associate Editor Linda Fontes 13 Calendar of Events Contributors: Suzi Brown, Elaine Cali, Janet Coe, Mike Ebbing, 17 Business Connection Nikki Moreno, Meghan Schinderle City workshops help businesses become more profitable; the Chamber of Commerce gives local businesses a “first look” at upcoming contract bidding opportunities; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. the American Sports Center lands Olympic tenants. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 17 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous city. As the City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have oldest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 345,000 residents and 2,077 employees. The municipal corporation’s concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call annual budget is $1.298 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or L-3 Communications, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and The Walt Disney Company. Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net. Spring 2006 ] Anaheim CITY SCENE No Strings Attached: Anaheim Disaster Creates a Citywide Preparedness Wi-Fi Network Training Available Y 2007, RESIDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR MOBILE SERVICE THROUGH- ISASTER CAN STRIKE ANY TIME AND WITH- OUT ANAHEIM. OUT WARNING.THE BEST WAY TO KEEP In January, the City Council approved an agreement allow- ing EarthLink, one of the nation’s largest Internet service YOUR FAMILY AND EMPLOYEES SAFE IS TO PRE- providers, to create a Wi-Fi broadband network, making Ana- PARE BEFORE A DISASTER OCCURS. heim one of the first wireless cities in Southern California. Under the agreement, EarthLink will install the network on The City of Anaheim is offering Community Emergency streetlight and traffic signal poles, enabling anyone who pays Response Team (CERT) classes to residents and business for the service to access the Internet in most areas in the City. owners to ensure they are better prepared to handle an emer- For small businesses, Anaheim’s wireless network will provide gency. The five-week program will be held from 9 A.M.to an alternative for broadband connectivity, such as an afford- 4:30 P.M. beginning Saturday, March 25. able wireless T-1 solution. CERT Classes Offered “The City of Anaheim is one of the premier destinations for business and pleasure on the West Coast, and deploying Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Terrorism (3/25/06) citywide wireless broadband only reinforces this image to Medical Operations I and II (4/8/06) residents and visitors,”said Donald Berryman, executive vice president of EarthLink and president of the ISP’s municipal Fire Suppression and Light Search and Rescue (4/22/06) networks division.“This solution will provide an alternative to traditional high-speed Internet offerings and give users an Disaster Psychology and Team Organization (5/6/06) affordable option to stay connected no matter when and no Course Review and Graduation (5/20/06) matter where they are in Anaheim.” By offering innovations, such as wireless high-speed broad- band connectivity, city officials believe that other high-tech All training classes are free, however registration is required businesses will use Anaheim as a test-bed for their emerging in advance. A minimum of 30 participants are required for technology as well. ] each class. It is possible to register for only one class, but to become certified, participants must attend all classes. For more information or to register, call the City’s Office of Disaster Preparedness at (714) 765-6949. ] Anaheim ] Spring 2006 2 CITY SCENE Tiger Woods Learning Center © Gary Newkirk Opens at Dad Miller Golf Course NAHEIM STUDENTS ARE LEARNING TO FLY IN A FLIGHT SIMULATOR, DISCOVERING WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A CRIME SCENE INVESTIGA- TOR AND DESIGNING TOYS AND AD CAMPAIGNS AT THE TIGER WOODS LEARNING CENTER center, and I hope it serves as a launching pad to great success.” (TWLC), AN INNOVATIVE YOUTH-EDUCATION Working closely with local school districts, the Center’s FACILITY THAT OPENED LAST MONTH AT ANA- staff of educators has developed a series of programs that will augment current school curriculums. In the first year alone, HEIM S AD ILLER OLF OURSE ’ D M G C . it is estimated that 3,000 students will take advantage of the A dedication was held on February 10 with Tiger Woods, TWLC and its resources. former President Bill Clinton, California First Lady Maria The 14-acre campus was designed to provide students with Shriver, students, teachers and community leaders. The two- access to the most interactive, technologically advanced equip- story, 35,000-square-foot center is providing fourth-through ment and curriculum. It includes a 1,200 square foot multi- 12th-grade students with critically important free interactive media center, a 200-seat auditorium, a computer lab containing enrichment programs in reading, math, science and technol- more than 100 computer stations, a student lounge and a ogy. It also offers specific classes that promote career explo- café. Thanks to Anaheim Public Utilities, the TWLC will also ration and preparation in areas including forensic science, serve as an energy efficiency showcase with a solar electric cur- engineering, aerospace, video production and home design. tain wall, a solar electric panel and an interactive display allow- “My goal for the TWLC is to provide students with a ing students to explore electric energy, renewables and place to explore their dreams and open doors to new conservation measures and the history of Anaheim’s opportunities and potential career paths,” said municipal electric utility. In addition, the cen- Woods, who graduated from Western ter includes a 10-acre driving range with High School and often played golf 20 tee stations and a three acre 18- at Dad Miller. “This is their hole putting course. ] Tiger Woods Learning Center © Gary Newkirk 3 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim CITY SCENE Anaheim Pushes Freedom-Friendly, Service-Driven Initiatives in 2006 HE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER WHEN IT COMES TO FREEDOM- FRIENDLY INITIATIVES AND PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. Efforts to Create This year the City is focused on creating a City Hall that serves residents 24/7, opening the door for greater competi- tion among cable service providers and amending the City a Riverfront Park Charter to protect homeowners’ rights. Those initiatives and others were outlined during the Move Forward Mayor’s State of the City address in January. If approved by the City Council, over the course of the year, city staff will work to: NAHEIM IS MOVING FORWARD WITH Establish an Anaheim City Hall that is open to serve residents 24 hours EFFORTS TO TRANSFORM A PORTION OF a day, seven days a week through the Internet. Residents will be able to schedule a building inspection, report a pothole and more online UNUSED LAND ALONG THE SANTA ANA RIVER any time, any day of the week. INTO A RIVERFRONT PARK THAT CAN BE ENJOYED Welcome greater competition from video content providers to improve BY RESIDENTS. quality and delivery and possibly eliminate franchise fees. Earlier this year, the City Council Place before voters an amendment to the City Charter banning eminent approved a lease agreement with the domain abuse forever, ensuring that residents’ property will not be taken Orange County Water District that for private development that has no purpose other than to increase sales will allow the City to enhance tax or property tax revenues to the City.