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Hometown Hero Milo Ventimiglia: The low-down on this high-flying star ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- On the Cover Milo Ventimiglia: Anaheim-born hero. ©Shane McCauley Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim Features 12 Hometown Hero Anaheim Magazine chats with Milo Ventimiglia. 15 Fun in the Sun Summer Fitness Stay cool in the pool and made in the shade this summer in Anaheim. 16 With Our Compliments A guide to free City services. Departments 2 City Scene Anaheim water ranks top in Southern California; Independence Day celebration; Anaheim Cinco de Mayo fiesta; OC Black Chamber of Commerce celebrates history; Anaheim’s transit master plan; City hosts finish line for Great American Race 2007; Planning Department launches Q-Flow; Engage your senses at Taste of Anaheim. 8 Newsmakers Anaheim ballerina twirls her way to the top; Local royalty. 9 Building for the Future Colony Park by Brookfield Homes; New West Anaheim Youth Center and Police Station; New park in West Anaheim; Anaheim Police take flight. 11 Calendar of Events 18 Business Connection Commuting to Anaheim eases with grant; Construction of new CKE office building; Kaiser Permanente and ARCO join Anaheim 150; Anaheim’s green initiatives; Adopt-A-Ramp in Anaheim; Turner Construction moves to Platinum Triangle. 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites Mayor Curt Pringle Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez Council Member Lorri Galloway Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Council Member Lucille Kring City Manager David M. Morgan Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Editor Jeanne Meehan Contributors: Alicia Navarro, Breana Gattari, Celeste Navejas, Henson, Jennifer Labrado, Jennifer Steinhart, Matt Prince, Meghan Schinderle, Nikki Moreno, Tavia Jefferson Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 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 City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. About Anaheim: Celebrating its 150th Anniversary, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 342,000 residents and 2,117 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.297 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, Anaheim Arsenal, and the USA Men’s National Volleyball team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes 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. 12 15 16 2 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 2 C I T Y S C E N E NAHEIM REVS UP TO GRAB THE CHECK- ERED FLAG AS THE CITY HOSTS THE FINISH LINE FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE 2007. The Great Race will begin on June 30, in Concord, North Carolina and will finish, 14 days and 4,000 miles later, on July 14, in Downtown Anaheim on Center Street Promenade. ARCO, CIM Group,Inc. and Lee Homes are sponsors of this year’s Anaheim finish line. As an official Anaheim 150 event, the cross-country rally race for classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars will return to Anaheim to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the 75th anniversary of the Ford 1932 “Deuce”V-8, and the City’s sesquicentennial. The competition is not new to Anaheim as car enthusiasts in Southern California welcomed race competitors at a Down- town Anaheim finish line in 1999 and 2002. Anaheim also served as the race’s starting point in 1986, 1987 and 1988. “We’ve finished in Anaheim twice, and on both occasions the crowds were tremendous,” said Bill Ewing, CEO of Rally Partners, Inc., the event organizers. “I’m sure it will be an incredible event.” The tradition of the Great Race began in 1983 to provide enthusiasts an opportunity to take to the open road and drive their classic cars across the country. Automobiles manufac- tured in 1969 or earlier are eligible to participate. For more information on the Great American Race 2007, please visit www.anaheim.net or www.greatrace.com. ❚ City of Anaheim: Start Your Engines! ©Gavin Smith ---PAGE BREAK--- Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim 3 C I T Y S C E N E HE PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS EASED SERVICE WAIT TIMES WITH A NEW SYSTEM, Q-FLOW.LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF CITY HALL EAST, THE SYSTEM DECREASES WAIT TIMES FOR THOSE NEEDING MULTIPLE PLANNING SERVICES BY USING ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS FROM ONE COUNTER TO ANOTHER. Prior to Q-Flow,customers had to sign in individually at the Business License, Building and Planning Services counters. Now, each person will receive a single ticket for all counters at one kiosk.Customers choose services at the easy-to-use Q-Flow and are then entered into an electronic queue. Ticket numbers are announced over monitors and speakers in the lobby. For more information on the new Q-Flow system, please con- tact Anaheim’s Planning Department at (714) 765-5139. ❚ Queue Up With Q-Flow Planning Department’s New Q-Flow Services Business License Application Site Plan Review Plan Check Submittal Special Inspector Registration Business License Renewal Entitlement and Case Filing Building Code Questions Building Permits ©David Fairfield/Getty Images ---PAGE BREAK--- HIS INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE CANYON HILLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL HOST ITS 19TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRA- TION. WITH EVERYTHING FROM GAME BOOTHS TO DOG SHOWS, PARADES TO FIREWORKS, THE FESTIVITIES ARE SURE TO PROVIDE FUN, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. The celebration kicks off with a free patriotic concert and ice cream social on Saturday, June 30 at 7 P.M. On this evening, the community choir will entertain with patriotic sing-a-long music. In addition, Mr.& Mrs.Anaheim Hills, Miss Anaheim Hills & Court, Citizen of the Year and the Canyon Hills Com- munity Council scholarship winners will be announced. There will be free shuttle buses to and from Peralta Park starting at 5 P.M. from the Crossroads Center, at the corner of Imperial Hwy. and Santa Ana Canyon Road. Volunteers and donations are still being sought for this Anaheim 150 event. Call (714) 283-6653 for volunteer/donation information. ❚ Anaheim Sees Stars and Stripes Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 4 C I T Y S C E N E Firecracker 5K/10K Walk/Run 220 S. Imperial Highway, Anaheim 10K race starts 7A.M./ 5K starts at 7:30A.M. Pancake Breakfast Canyon High School Cafeteria 8—10A.M. “Yankee Doodle” Dog Show Canyon High School (upper parking lot) 10:30A.M. Peralta Park Food & Game Booths 12:30—8:45P.M. Live entertainment starts 6P.M. 4th of July Parade Parade starts at Canyon High School and travels west on Santa Ana Canyon Road to Pinney Road near Peralta Park 3 P.M. Fireworks Show Peralta Park 9 P.M. HE 36TH ANNUAL ANAHEIM CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA WAS ANOTHER SPECTACU- LAR CELEBRATION DURING ANAHEIM’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY. THE COMMUNITY EVENT, WAS A TRULY GRAND AND SPECIAL DAY FOR THE 100,000 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED. This year the fiesta was held May 3-6 at La Palma Park locat- ed on the corner of Harbor Blvd. & La Palma Ave. Thursday and Friday evenings were filled with fun rides and games. The festivities continued Saturday morning with a soccer tourna- ment, food, carnival, live entertainment and the crowning of the Cinco de Mayo Queen. On Sunday, a Mass was followed by more fun, food and festivities. For more information please visit www.anaheimcincode- mayo.com ❚ Fiesta! Fiesta! July 4 Features ---PAGE BREAK--- Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim 5 C I T Y S C E N E S THE CITY CELEBRATES THE PAST AND LOOKS TOWARD THE FUTURE, THE IM- PROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY IN ANAHEIM AND THE REGION IS OF CRITI- CAL IMPORTANCE. With that objective in mind, Anaheim is in the process of developing a Transit Master Plan that will develop a compre- hensive transit vision in response to the mobility needs of Anaheim residents, businesses and visitors. The study will define feeder routes to improve connectivity to Anaheim’s two Metrolink stations and lay out a plan that will help guide the development of transit projects for the next 25 years. As part of the Transit Master Plan process, Anaheim is working closely with the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) Go Local program which will specifically recommend a transit system to extend the reach of what will soon be a frequent, all-day Metrolink train service throughout the County. To learn the latest information on the Transit Master Plan, or to find out how you can participate, please call (800) 577-8601, or visit www.anaheim.net and click on Go Local. ❚ A train station at ARTIC would be a key stop on proposed high speed rail lines. Transportation Solutions Through a Shared Vision ---PAGE BREAK--- HE ORANGE COUNTY BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROUDLY PRESENTS ITS 16TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET ON AUGUST 25 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER. Celebrating “Reading, Writing, and Recording…of our History,” this year’s event will recognize community institu- tions for reaching significant milestones in Orange County education and history. Honorees include the City of Ana- heim for its 150th anniversary and California State University, Fullerton, which is currently celebrating its 50th year. NBC 4 reporter and Cal State Fullerton Alum, Vikki Vargas, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. To promote education at the banquet,the Chamber will team up with the Los Angeles Times’“Read by Nine” program. All banquet guests will be required to bring a black history book, which will be donated to public schools across the county. The OC Black Chamber advocates and promotes business and economic development within public and private sectors, resulting in a sound economic base that supports the survival and self-determination of the African-American community. For ticket information,please visit www.banquet-ocblackcham- ber.com. ❚ OC Black Chamber of Commerce Celebrates History at Annual Banquet Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 6 NAHEIM RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND VISITORS CAN PROUDLY RAISE THEIR WATER-FILLED GLASSES TO CELEBRATE THE CITY’S DRINKING WATER, RECENTLY RANKED THE CLEANEST IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN A MARCH 2007MEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE STUDY. Anaheim ranked 15th among all U.S. cities and finished higher than Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles. “Our performance in this survey is testimony to Anaheim Public Utilities’commitment to delivering high-quality water to Anaheim residents and businesses,”said Don Calkins,assistant general manager/water services for Anaheim Public Utilities. The magazine examined the most recent data from 100 major U.S. cities on containment levels plus the number of EPA water-system violations from 1995 to 2005. Visit www.anaheim.net for more information or to see the latest copy of Anaheim’s water quality report. ❚ ©Caroline Schiff/Getty Images Anaheim Water Ranks Top in Southern California C I T Y S C E N E ---PAGE BREAK--- Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim 7 C I T Y S C E N E HIS YEAR’S TASTE OF ANAHEIM, THE CITY’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FOOD, FUN AND MUSIC, IS JOINING WITH TASTE OF THE CANYON AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 28, 2007 FROM 5:30 TO 10 P.M. AT THE GROVE OF ANAHEIM. More than 5,000 guests will sample offerings from 50 different restaurants, while honoring the City of Anaheim’s sesquicentennial. Enthusiastic diners will be entertained by musicians, while enjoying samples from many of Anaheim’s favorite dining establishments. Featured entertainment includes Amer- ican Idol Finalist Lisa Tucker; The Starship, starring Mickey Thomas and featuring Joe Lynn Turner of Deep Purple; Tommy Heath of Tommy Tutone; and Jimmy Jamison, former lead singer of Survivor. The Zippers will provide the main outdoor entertainment. Tickets are $30 pre-sale or $35 at the door, and are available for purchase online at www.tasteofana- heim.com or by calling the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at (714)758-0222. ❚ Engage Your Senses at the 12th Annual Taste of Anaheim ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 N E W S M A K E R S Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 EVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ANAHEIM BALLET DANCER ELAN ALEKZANDER IS LEAPS AND BOUNDS ABOVE MANY BALLERINAS HER AGE. After capturing first place in classical dance at the 2007 Regional Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition earlier this year,Alekzander was invited to compete at the international finals of the YAGP, the only student bal- let competition in America which awards scholarships to leading dance schools in the U.S. and abroad. The YAGP invitation comes on the tails of many other recent accomplishments for Alekzander. The dancer was awarded the Cerritos Friends Perform- ing Arts Scholarship for classical dance and a 2007 Merit Scholarship from the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts. With beauty and the trained poise of an experienced ballerina, Alek- zander also won the Discount Dance Supply model search earlier this year. “I have had the opportunity to work with Elan both at the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Ballet. I am in awe of not only her incredible skill and artistry as a dancer but also her extreme dedication and professionalism,”said Denny Newell, Senior Show Director, Creative Development, Disney Enter- tainment Productions. “It is rare to find these outstanding qualities in such a young dancer.” Elan is the daughter of Anaheim Ballet directors Lawrence and Sarma Rosenberg. Following in her parent’s footsteps, Alekzander lends her talent as an Anaheim Ballet Apprentice, teaching hip-hop and ballet classes at the school. For more information on Alekzander or Anaheim Ballet, please visit www.anaheimballet.org. ❚ HASTA NECHVATAL AND LEAH CECIL ARE ANAHEIM’S NEWEST ROYALTY AFTER BEING CROWNED 2007 MISS ANAHEIM AND MISS ANAHEIM’S OUTSTANDING TEEN RESPECTIVELY. Nechvatal, a 19-year-old Cal State Long Beach student, performed a Tahitian dance during the talent competition and used “Cultural Arts Awareness and Preservation” as her plat- form to top the 11-contestant field. Cecil, a 16-year-old Pacifica High School student, show- cased her talent as she played the classical harp and used “Compassion for the Convalescing” as her platform. She bested six other contestants in the field. Both winners will represent the City at statewide competitions in June. ❚ Anaheim’s Princesses Photos: ©Patrick Kelley Chasta Nechvatal Leah Cecil Anaheim Ballerina Twirls Her Way to the Top Poise, Persistence and Pliés ---PAGE BREAK--- New Housing Develops in Anaheim’s Colony Historic District HIS SUMMER, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM’S HELICOPTER DETAIL, KNOWN AS “AIR SUPPORT,” WILL CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPEN- ING OF ITS NEW HELIPORT, LOCATED AT FUL- LERTON AIRPORT. The state-of-the-art hangar will function as home base for the air fleet, and will facilitate all air support operations. “Helicopters are the equivalent to more than 20 officers on the street,” said Anaheim Police Chief John Welter.“Anaheim is one of the few cities in the county that has an Air Support program actively working to deter criminal activity in our com- munity, as well as lending support to other county agencies.” The Anaheim Police Department helicopter detail began serving the City in 1970. Since its inception, there have been more than 30 police officers who have earned their wings and contributed to the detail’s colorful history. The helicopter detail began service with six pilots and a Hughes 300, a small two-seat helicopter with a top speed of 100 mph. Its original objective was to provide command and control to the ground officers below. Nearly four decades later, the helicopters and equipment have improved but the primary mission has remained the same. The fleet boasts an impressive array of aviation vehicles with three jet-powered helicopters, outfitted with the latest avion- ics to help navigate through congested Southern California airspace. Each helicopter is also equipped with an infra red camera and a high powered spotlight. Such equipment allows the crew improved vision at night. Anaheim’s Air Support provides additional assistance to fire fighting, Special Operations/SWAT efforts, and surveil- lance work. ❚ N CONTINUATION OF ANAHEIM’S REVI- TALIZATION EFFORTS IN THE COLONY HISTORIC DISTRICT, THE CITY CELEBRATED THE GROUNDBREAKING OF COLONY PARK, A COLLECTION OF 339 RESIDENCES BY BROOK- FIELD HOMES, ON MARCH 30. City officials attended the special event, which marked the commencement of construction of these new homes. Located on the northeast corner of South and Olive Street, Colony Park will feature Early California- and French Nor- mandy- style homes, keeping with the historic nature of the City’s downtown architecture. The neighborhood is part of a large-scale revitalization project in the historic district, which will include retail space, residential units, and parking. The new housing offers two collections, Harmony and Legacy, which will showcase condominiums and townhomes. Future onsite amenities will include a stylish venue with an open-air pavilion, pool, and park for barbecuing and out- door activities. The homes will go on sale in the near future. In 2005, Costa Mesa-based Brookfield Homes, an ongoing contributor to the growth of the City, was honored by the California Redevelopment Association (CRA) with an Award of Excellence for Cantada Square, a neighborhood featuring single-family townhomes in West Anaheim. The builder has also supported Anaheim by producing some of the City’s newest home communities, including Anacapa, Picadilly, and Cantada Lane. Visit www.brookfieldsouthland.com for more information on Colony Park at Anaheim Colony Historic District. ❚ Anaheim’s pilots take to the skies from their new hangar at Fullerton Airport Anaheim Police Take Flight 9 Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim B U I L D I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E ---PAGE BREAK--- N MARCH 31,THEWESTANAHEIMYOUTH CENTER AND POLICE STATION OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE COMMUNITY. Located at 320 S. Beach Blvd., the easily-accessible 29,000- square-foot facility is designed to offer recreational and educa- tional programs, while the on-site police station will provide service to the area. “The facility gives youth of all ages a safe place to learn and play, thanks to a unique collaboration between the Anaheim YMCA, the Boys & Girls Club, Police Activities League, and the Magnolia School District,” said Terry Lowe, Community Services Director. The Youth Center offers an after school drop-in program, and features a gymnasium, fitness/dance room, teen center, and computer room, among others. The Police Station in- cludes a full service lobby,offices and reporting and interview- ing rooms. ❚ West Anaheim Facility Opens A Park Built on Sunshine 10 Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 B U I L D I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E NOTHER NEW PARK WILL SOON BLOOM IN THE CITY, THANKS TO ANAHEIM PUB- LIC UTILITIES. Energy Field is a 3.1-acre mini-park being built to provide recreational space in West Anaheim and support the Hermosa Village Youth Center.Energy Field will include a 1.6-acre syn- thetic turf play area that will eliminate the need for irrigation, mowing and chemicals. Drought-tolerant native California plants and grasses will also be used to enhance the park’s natu- ral beauty while reducing water consumption and maintenance. Additionally, Energy Field will have solar energy technology on picnic shelter roofs as well as a solar energy generator field that will provide power to the grid. Anaheim Public Utilities also helped create the recently- opened Roosevelt Park. Energy Park is scheduled for completion in January, 2008. ❚ ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim ▲ Upcoming events at Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue (714) 704-2500 www.hondacenter.com 14 June ▲Chayanne 21 June WWE Raw 21 June ▲The Police 10-11 August ▲Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Soul2Soul Tour 2007 Public events at Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net 4-6 June Sesame Street 29 June - 1 July Home Garden & Gourmet Expo 7 July Empresa Frias 12-15 July US Futsal 31 July Career Builder.com Anaheim Career Fair 18-26 August 53rd Annual Southern California Home & Garden Show Selected events at The Grove of Anaheim 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 www.thegroveofanaheim.com 20 May ▲The Gipsy Kings 1 June Side A-Freestyle 8 June Lisa Lampanelli 28 June Taste of Anaheim Upcoming shows at House of Blues Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE www.hob.com 25 May ▲Boys II Men 2-4 June Hellogoodbye with Boys Like Girls and The Rocket Summer 10 June Steel Pulse 28 July ▲Hootie & The Blowfish with for Mongo C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S ---PAGE BREAK--- E V E N H E R O E S H A V E A H O M E 12 Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 ©Paul Drinkwater ---PAGE BREAK--- n his day job, he’s saving the world; but in his free time, this Anaheim-born star would rather kick-back and enjoy an Angels or Ducks game, restore vintage muscle carsor work with his best friend at their production company. Meet Milo Ventimiglia, also known as Peter Petrelli, star of NBC’s new hit show, Heroes. Heroes follows the lives of ordi- nary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. “Their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world…” Milo’s character, Peter, has the ability to mimic other heroes’ powers, making him one of the most central and dynamic characters on the show. The brainchild of creator/writer Tim Kring,Heroes received profuse critical acclaim with a People’s Choice Award, an AFI Award and a Multicultural Prism Award. The show has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, NAACP Image Award, WGA Award and Satellite Award. In addition to Heroes, Milo has an impressive body of work that encompasses film and television. Some of his previous roles include playing “Jess” on “Gilmore Girls” and Sylvester Stallone’s son in “Rocky Balboa.” Despite his heroic schedule, Milo was able to take a few moments with Anaheim Magazine: O N T H E S H O W A N D H I S C A R E E R Anaheim Magazine: What about Heroes makes it such a big hit? Milo Ventimiglia: The thing about Heroes is that it is rela- tive to a lot of different people. It’s something that a teenager and an 88-year-old grandmother can enjoy. The show has very diverse characters that appeal to a wide-variety of people. AM: (So the question everyone is dying to know, but I’m sure you’ve been asked a million times) On Heroes, you have many different super powers, if there was one you could have in “real-life” what would it be? Milo: The ability to dodge that question when asked (laughs). No, really, being able to fly would be a great “super power,” but if I could have any realistic power, it would be the power of persuasion.With the power of persuasion, anyone can change the world and give back. It’s an interesting thought—persua- sive people have the ability to start wars or end wars. A lot of public figures can misbehave because of their power of per- suasion, but they also have a lot of power to do good. They must use it to do more good. AM: Has being on the show changed your lifestyle at all? Milo: Not necessarily. It really wasn’t until this year that I’ve become “above the radar.” A couple more people recognize me, but it’s about the same. AM:How was working with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky Balboa? Milo: I was blown away. He is introspective and intelligent. I had a great time. O N L I F E AM: What first attracted you to acting? At what age did you seriously start pursuing it as a career? Milo: As a kid, I always liked to entertain. I liked the idea of being able to make someone laugh, and being able to make that same person cry. I got seriously into the profession at 18, which is when and why I moved up to Los Angeles. AM: We heard that you attended UCLA; what did you study? Milo: Theatre. But, if I were to go back, I’d study engineering or architecture and learn something that I don’t know any- thing about—something totally different and interesting. Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim 13 NBC’s Heroes Simone Deveaux (Tawny Cypress) and Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia). ©Trae Patton ---PAGE BREAK--- AM: So you’re already in a hit show and a blockbuster movie, what’s your next goal? Milo: I haven’t done a quarter of what I want to do. I’m happy and I want to continue in the direction I’m going. I’m only 29 and have so much ahead of me. Each year, things have gotten more difficult and better at the same time. With more work comes more success. Because I’m now in the pub- lic’s eye more than ever,I have to keep level headed.Ultimately, I hope to continue to get good work. AM: Who would be the ideal actor to work with? Milo: That’s a hard one. I look at guys just a few years older than me, like Joaquin Phoenix, Christian Bale, Colin Farrell, and they are all doing great work. There are so many good actors out there. I can’t name one, it would be an injustice to so many others. AM: What’s your definition of a real-life hero? Milo: Real-life heroes touch the next generation through hero- ic events and actions. True heroes pass on to the next gener- ation knowledge of what they’ve been through and what they have done. They share the better side of life. AM: Who are your heroes? Milo: My family,parents,friends.Soldiers in Iraq.The guy that takes care of me at a restaurant. No, Seriously. We’re all in this world together, interacting and affecting one another. Heroes are the people who leave it [the world] a better place. O N A N A H E I M / O R A N G E C O U N T Y AM:What’s your favorite part of growing up in Orange County? Milo: I was born in Anaheim, but grew up in Orange. Living five towns from the beach was great. Orange County was my foundation; it is a great place to grow up. It is a very nurturing and protective place, but not too separated from the realities of the world. AM: What are your favorite places in Anaheim? Milo: Angels games at Angel Stadium and going to other sporting events such as Ducks games at Honda Center. I grew up as an Angels fan going to games with my family. Baseball games are a time to be social, without dealing with people who are too loud or rambunctious. AM: What high school did you attend? Milo: El Modena High School in Orange, class of 1995. O N L I F E R I G H T N O W AM: What’s life like now; what are you doing besides Heroes? Milo: I’m very busy with three jobs. I have a production company with my best friend, called Divide. It keeps me busy when I’m not acting. We do film, TV and some commercials. I’m also doing a new feature film (cannot release name yet) and of course, filming Heroes. Life is good. ❚ 14 Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 Milo Ventimiglia and Sylvester Stallone talk at the premiere of MGM’s Rocky Balboa. ©Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Milo enjoying an Anaheim Ducks game at the Honda Center. ©Michael Tullberg/Getty Images ---PAGE BREAK--- z ummertime is here and whether you want to shed those extra winter pounds or enjoy outdoor activities as a family,Anaheim has all you need to take full advantage of the coveted Southern California summer. Outdoor buffs can enjoy Oak Canyon Nature Center, which offers some of the best hiking in Orange County. Nestled in the Anaheim Hills, Oak Canyon is a 58-acre natural park with four miles of hiking traverse, a meandering stream and a small museum. The trails are open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. during the summer months.Also offered every Saturday throughout the summer are cardio conditioning hikes and outdoor Tai Chi classes for those 12 years of age and older. For more outdoor fun, the City of Anaheim’s Community Services recreation program offers day camps at Peralta and Twila Reid Parks. Children six to 13 years old can participate in arts and crafts, sports, games and a variety of excursions designed to keep kids active and engaged.Skateboarding camps will also be held at the Downtown Skate Zone, located at the intersection of Olive and Broadway. Classes will take place Monday through Friday from 3 to 5:30 P.M. Of course, there is always time for a round of golf at Ana- heim Hills and Dad Miller Golf Courses.Anaheim Junior Golf Academy offers golf lessons for youth taught by PGA Pro- fessionals at both courses.Visit www.playanaheimgolf.com for more information. If you are looking to cool down this summer, what better way than on ice? Anaheim Ice, located at 300 W. Lincoln Ave., has open skate times twice a day throughout the summer. For more information, call (714) 765-5191. With four pools, open swim times and hundreds of different classes, dive into the Anaheim Summer Aquatics program. The City offers everything from mommy and me classes,swim lessons and diving to junior life guarding, snorkeling, water polo and a competitive swim team. For families looking for a more traditional workout, Com- petitive Athlete Training Zone (CATZ) and Bogifit offer fit- ness regimens with proven results. CATZ, located in the American Sports Center at 1500 S. Anaheim Blvd, trains youth athletes and adults using an ap- proach designed to mimic the demands of sport and reduce the likelihood of injury. Complete physical therapy and injury evaluations are also available onsite.Visit www.catzsports.com or call (714) 917-3555 for more information. Similarly, Bogifit, short for boy girl fitness, is a condition- ing center that provides sport-specific or general physical conditioning opportunities for youth, nine to 17 years of age. Bogifit is located at 5465 E. La Palma Ave. and offers options for first-class structured weight and agility conditioning/train- ing, nutrition education and weight control.Visit www.bogi- fit.com for more details. Finally, for those in a hurry to meet their fitness goals, race to the finish line in the Downtown Anaheim 5k in July and the Disney Half Marathon in September. For more information on the City of Anaheim’s recreation and fitness programs, or to register online, please visit Anaheim Community Services at www.anaheim.net. ❚ 15 Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER FITNESS! Young athletes training at the Competitive Athlete Training Zone (CATZ). vx l c Adult Sports Basketball Soccer Softball Youth Sports Baseball Boxing Cheerleading Swimming Water Polo S Stay cool in the pool and made in the shade this summer in Anaheim Summer Sports from Anaheim Recreation ---PAGE BREAK--- Electric & Water Services Anaheim’s business and residential customers are saving thousands of dollars a year, as well as saving energy and water, through Anaheim Public Utilities’Advantage Services. ■Home Utility Check-Up: FREE personalized in-home ener- gy/water use review, including FREE computer analysis, faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, toilet flappers and up to five compact fluorescent lights. (714)939-9020. ■Dusk to Dawn Lighting: Customers receive up to two FREE energy-efficient, high-pressure sodium or fluorescent lights equipped with a photo sensor and FREE installation for income-qualified customers. (714)939-9020. ■TreePower: Residents can receive up to six FREE shade trees for their home. In celebration of the City’s 150th anniver- sary, TreePower is also offering one FREE citrus or avocado tree for a limited time! Shade trees help reduce air condi- tioning costs, reduce greenhouse gases and beautify the community. (714)491-TREE. ■Weatherization: FREE weatherization, energy-efficient measure and ENERGY STAR replacement appliances for single- and multi-family homes of income-qualified cus- tomers. (714)839-6199. ■Air Duct Efficiency: FREE inspection to identify leak- age/need for repairs, plus half of repair costs, up to $300. (714)939-9020. Who says you can’t get something for nothing? The City of Anaheim proves that you can with an exciting mix of FREE programs all residents should explore! Anaheim Offers an Abundance of FREE Services Throughout the Year 16 Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 With Our Compliments With Our Compliments ---PAGE BREAK--- Youth and Family Programs Anaheim’s Community Services Department offers a wide variety of FREE programs that provide safe and fun after- school activities, as well as entertainment and recreation for the whole family to enjoy. ■Art in the Park: The Artmobile travels to parks in Anaheim teaching local children about art. Participants learn about painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, and photography. The FREE program is conducted from 3-5 P.M. For dates and locations call (714)765-5219. ■Kids in Action: Provides outreach, character development, recreation, arts and crafts and sports to children at several locations in Anaheim. Kids in Action provides a safe envi- ronment where young people build self-esteem and social, physical and emotional competencies. The daily program is offered FREE to youth 5 to 12 years of age. (714)765-5275. ■Project SAY: Serving junior high and high school-age youth, Project SAY uses a combination of outreach,recreation,edu- cational workshops and individualized guidance to engage youth in positive and constructive activities.Youth partic- ipate in a wide range of social, recreational, and education- al activities that help develop skills necessary for successful adulthood. (714)765-5246. Social Services The City of Anaheim offers several programs that offer assis- tance for the welfare of its residents. These programs provide services that promote and support the safety, stability and healthy development of Anaheim families. ■Anaheim Family Justice Center: The recently opened facility co-locates many resources to effectively address many types of abuse. By utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach, the Center offers new and innovative ways to offer support to victims of crimes. 150 W.Vermont Avenue, (714)765-1521. ■Family Resource Centers: These family friendly facilities offer residents an assessment of family needs, coordination of human services and programs and ensure that needs are addressed to the benefit of the family unit. Services include, legal assistance, emergency & utility assistance, youth and adult job placement, English as a second language classes, women, infant & nutritional program (WIC), and youth and family counseling. (714)765-4500. ■You Are Not Alone: The Anaheim Police Department Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) provides “You Are Not Alone”(Y.A.N.A.) checks for those living alone who would appreciate someone checking in on their welfare.Volunteers may identify any needs for special services and make refer- rals to other agencies. (714)765-1987. ■Vacation House Checks: While residents are on vacation, trained Anaheim RSVP volunteers can perform a perimeter check, physical and/or visual check of all doors and win- dows, verification of vehicles left on the property, and ver- ification of any people found on the property. If something appears suspicious, the will call for the assistance of a police officer. (714)765-1987. Business Programs The City of Anaheim helps to create quality jobs for residents and ensure a viable, diverse local economy by supporting exist- ing businesses as well as recruiting new ones. The following FREE business programs are offered as an added resource to the Anaheim business community. ■Anaheim Workforce Center: Provides business services to employers, useful employment and training services, career planning and advice for job seekers. (714)765-4350. ■Business Seminars: The City of Anaheim’s Economic Dev- elopment division partners with other local agencies,includ- ing the Small Business Development Center and North Orange County Community College District, to offer busi- ness seminars on a number of useful topics. Seminar topics range from Record Keeping to Marketing Your Business.For dates and times, call (714)765-5033. ■Small Business Energy Management Assistance: FREE energy-use surveys; FREE low-cost efficiency measures for businesses that use less than 100kW; 75% of cost up to $5,000 for prescribed lighting retrofits. (888)459-4205. Anaheim Magazine wants to know how much you’ve saved utilizing the City’s FREE services.Write in and let us know! For more information on these, or any other City services, visit www.anaheim.net. ❚ 17 Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 B U S I N E S S C O N N E C T I O N 18 ■NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ Construction of New CKE Office Building Redevelopment of CKE Restaurants Inc.’s Anaheim campus, one of the City’s most recognized business landmarks, is set to start soon. C KE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr., Green Burrito, La Salsa and Hardee’s restaurant chains, plans an administrative office building at the longtime Carl’s Jr. site alongside the Riverside (91) Freeway. The 90,000-square-foot building is set for completion by summer 2008 and is designed to accommodate approximately 360 workers. The current 78,000-square-foot CKE office building will remain open throughout the first phase of construction, potentially making way for a new shopping center on the 17-acre site.A decision on the shopping center should come in the near future. The Karcher family and CKE Restaurants Inc. have had a re- markable impact throughout Anaheim. This past January, Carl and Margaret Karcher, founders of the company, received the second star on the Anaheim/ Orange County Walk of Stars for their entrepreneurial and phil- anthropic ventures throughout the City and County. ❚ ■ENVIRONMENT ■ Green Building A s Anaheim celebrates its sesquicentennial year and moves forward with new development, the City looks to the future by implementing green initiatives that will provide our growing community with environmental, economic and social benefits. In the 2007 State of the City address, the Mayor introduced a series of environmentally friendly initiatives, including a proposal to double the rebates for homeowners who install solar panels. This will add to other Green Power programs currently offered by Anaheim Public Utilities. These programs include “Green Power for the Grid” which helps bring renew- able energy to the community, and “Sun Power for the Schools,” which installs solar power sys- tems at Anaheim schools. Further, City initiatives include expediting the green building permit process, transitioning City fleet vehicles to cleaner burning or alternative fuels and waiving certain fees for new businesses and residential complexes certi- fied by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Haskett Library, City Hall West and Fire Station #12 are among the projects in the process of receiving USGBC’s Leader- ship in Energy and Environmen- tal Design certification. Haskett Library, will be the first certified green building in the City. To further prove its dedication to environmental awareness, the City will host an Ecobuild Amer- ica conference at the Anaheim Convention Center, where hun- dreds of industry experts will gather to provide energy effi- ciency and green building practices. Visit www.anaheim.net for more information on Anaheim’s Green Connection program and the City’s green initiatives. See page 16 for more information on Anaheim Public Utilities’ free services. ❚ ■LOCAL BUSINESS ■ Turner Construction Moves to Town T urner Construction, the nation’s leading gener- al builder, recently relocated to Anaheim, com- bining their Los Angeles and Irvine offices in the heart of the Platinum Triangle. The new location, at 1900 S. State College Blvd, makes the company centrally located between multiple developments in Southern California. Turner Construction can be credited with building some of the most notable landmarks in Anaheim including The Grove of Anaheim, Honda Center, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney,the renovation of Angel Stadium and the Anaheim Convention Center expansion. Turner Construction has offices in 12 countries with projects all over the world and was recently chosen to manage construction of a tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which will be the tallest build- ing in the world when completed. ❚ ---PAGE BREAK--- ■KEEP ANAHEIM FRESH ■ Adopt-A-Ramp in Anaheim! I n conjunction with the Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway Pro- gram, the City of Anaheim is encouraging local businesses, organizations or individuals to Adopt-A-Ramp in Anaheim. The California Department of Transportation spends more than $41 million per year on litter removal. With the help of local businesses, organizations and individuals, the City can continue to keep California’s State Highway System in the City attractive. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of cleaner and more beautiful roadsides, participants help to prevent poten- tial pollutants from entering the County’s waterways. The Adopt-A-Ramp Program provides a tremendous oppor- tunity to promote civic responsibility, community pride and camaraderie within organizations. Adopt-A-Ramp courtesy signs also provide prominent recognition. The cost to hire a contractor to clean the ramp areas ranges from $250 to $500 per month, but the ability to support the Anaheim community and keep Anaheim a fresh and clean place to live and drive, is invaluable. If you are interested in adopting a ramp in the City, please visit http://adopt-a-highway.dot.ca.gov. ❚ ■ANAHEIM 150 ■ Kaiser Permanente and ARCO Join Anaheim 150 A RCO and Kaiser Permanente have come on board as the newest sponsors of the City’s 150th anniversary celebra- tion. As Founding Sponsors, both company logos will be fea- tured in all Anaheim 150 promotional materials including the Anaheim website and at select Anaheim 150 events. In addition, ARCO has chosen to be the Finish Line Title Sponsor of the 2007 Great American Race, a cross country auto adventure, which will end in Downtown Anaheim on July 14. Kaiser Permanente will be featured as a Presenting Sponsor and ARCO as a Major Event Sponsor for the Halloween Parade and Fall Festival this October. Kaiser Permanente will also be a community sponsor to the 2007 Holiday Lights Tour in December. The City of Anaheim is still accepting sponsorships for Ana- heim 150 and the numerous events that our residents, businesses, and visitors enjoy in 2007. Please visit www.anaheim.net for more information. ❚ ■TRANSPORTATION ■ Anaheim, On the Move! Commuting will soon be easier for residents, businesses and visitors of Anaheim! E arlier this spring, California Transportation Commission (CTC) members granted Orange County $383.5 million to improve local freeways. The money comes as a result of Prop. 1B, which, approved in November by California voters, allowed the state to sell $19.9 billion in general obligation bonds to finance state and local transportation projects. The CTC originally recommended that Orange County get $361.5 million, but after further review, Orange County offi- cials were granted an additional $22 million for improvements on the Riverside (91) Freeway. The $383.5 million will be distributed amongst the follow- ing five projects: ■$200 million:Building carpool connectors from the Garden Grove (22) Freeway to the San Diego (I-405) and San Gabriel River (I-605) freeways. ■$70 million: Adding a northbound lane on the Orange Freeway (57) between the Riverside Freeway (91) and Lambert Road. ■$20.1 million: Adding a north- bound lane on the Orange Free- way (57) between Katella and Lin- coln Ave. ■$71.4 million: Adding an eastbound auxiliary lane on the Riverside Freeway from Eastern Toll Road (241) to Corona Expressway (71). ■$22 million: Adding a lane in each direction on the Riverside Freeway (91) between the Costa Mesa Free- way (55)to Gypsum Canyon Road. In addition, the state funds will be matched by the Orange County Transportation Authority, further ensuring that these improvements will allow those traveling to and from the City, and around Orange County, an easier and faster trip in the near future. ❚ B U S I N E S S C O N N E C T I O N Summer 2007 ❚Anaheim 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Summer 2007 20 I M P O RTA N T T E L E P H O N E N U M B E R S & W E B S I T E S Anaheim Municipal Government General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5100 www.anaheim.net Administration Mayor/City Council Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5247 City Manager’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5162 City Management City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5169 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4300 Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191 Convention, Sports & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5195 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4000 Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5111 Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5139 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1900 Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5137 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5176 Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5117 Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Anaheim Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .940-2000 www.angelsbaseball.com Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-2000 Business Services and Economic Development Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5194 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .758-0222 www.anaheimchamber.org Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4323 Community & Neighborhood Centers Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 West Anaheim Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3415 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street . . . . . . . . . .765-4500 Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4510 Youth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4501 Youth Boxing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4508 East Anaheim Community Center 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3904 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street . . . . . .765-3776 Ponderosa Family Resource Center 2100 S. Haster Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750-2826 Convention Center 800 W. Katella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950 Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8900 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935-6848 Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-3005 County Government Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-5400 Dog Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935-7419 Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-7700 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana . . . . . . .834-3005 Orange County Sheriff’s Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647-7000 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-4000 www.disneyland.com Education Anaheim City (Elementary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .517-7500 www.acsd.k12.ca.us Anaheim Union High (7-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .999-3511 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Centralia (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228-3100 Magnolia (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .761-5533 North Orange County Community College District . . . . . . . . . .808-4500 www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-6100 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Placentia Linda (K-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .996-2550 Savanna (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236-3800 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) . . . . . . . . . . . . .628-4900 Emergency Services Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-1305 Fire/Paramedic Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1911 Police Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Electric outage/lines down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Earthquake Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6951 Report Street Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6860 Employment www.anaheim.net Anaheim Career Employment Center, 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4350 Anaheim Youth Employment Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .956-1182 Job Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4342 Graffiti Removal Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5200 Report In Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1911 Caltrans Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(949) 936-3500 The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712-2700 Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-2400 www.hondacenter.com Anaheim Ducks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-2700 www.anaheimducks.com Housing Information Fair Housing Council Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .569-0823 Landlord-Tenant Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .569-0823 Homeless Shelters (Referral) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 600-4357 Neighborhood Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4340 Library www.anaheim.net Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1810 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1880 Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .974-7630 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3625 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3576 Other Services Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard . . . . . . . . . .778-3301 Bookmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1738 Anaheim History Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1850 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1850 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Golf Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .998-3041 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Banquet Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .998-3041 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street Golf Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3481 Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535-8770 Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4456 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Recreation Classes & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5228 Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-6510 Senior Citizens Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4510 Planning, Zoning and Building Building Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5153 Building Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4626 Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5158 Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5139 Public Safety Fire Department Administration 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4000 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Bicycle Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4000 Paramedic Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4060 Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1900 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Gang Detail (Police) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-GANG Gang Detail (en Espanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1410 Parking/Traffic Violations Traffic Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1860 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Business & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3800 Records City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 State of California Department of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 777-0133 Utilities and Services Water and Electricity Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard www.anaheim.net Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5137 Advantage Services/Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4250 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down or water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5125 Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5156 Water Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5196 Cable TV Time Warner Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) TV-CABLE Garbage Collection Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. 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Harbor Boulevard, #310 . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8888 Voter Information City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 County Registrar of Voters 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567-7600 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- IF UNDELIVERABLE, DO NOT RETURN RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ANAHEIM, CA PERMIT NO. 575