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Angels’ owner Arte Moreno makes his mark as an integral part of Anaheim’s diverse business community The Changing Faces of Anaheim Business ---PAGE BREAK--- Energy Efficient Lighting Systems Wednesday, March 24 RSVP by March 17 Energy Efficient Motors Wednesday, April 28 RSVP by April 21 Package Unit Air Conditioning I Wednesday, June 16 RSVP by June 9 Package Unit Air Conditioning II Wednesday, July 14 RSVP by July 7 Air Handling Systems Thursday, August 12 RSVP by August 5 Chilled Water Systems Wednesday, September 29 RSVP by September 22 Power Quality Tuesday, October 19 RSVP by October 12 Distributed Energy Resources Wednesday, December 15 RSVP by December 8 A N A H E I M P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES IS SPONSORING A YEAR-LONG SERIES OF FREE ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION SEMINARS TO HELP BUSINESS CUSTOMERS LEARN HOW TO SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE OPERATING COSTS. CONDUCTED BY ASW ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVES, THESE HALF-DAY SEMINARS ARE CUSTOMIZED FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES AND WILL PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES. Energy Efficiency Education Energy Efficiency Education Energy Efficiency Education EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO HELP SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: A N A H E I M P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S www.anaheim.net REGISTRATION When • Registration begins at 8 a.m. • Seminars will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Lunch will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where • 201 South Anaheim Boulevard • At City Hall West, 2nd floor (Free parking – bring your ticket for validation) All seminars adhere to the above schedule and location. HOW TO SIGN UP For more information on Energy Efficiency Education, or to RSVP for upcoming seminars: 1. Call 714/765-4291. 2. Register via e-mail at [EMAIL REDACTED]. 3. Sign up online at www.anaheim.net. Click on “Public Utilities”, then “THE LATEST.” Para mas información acerca de los talleres de capacitación para ahorrar energía y dinero, llame 765-4254. YOU CAN ALSO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY COSTS BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. CALL 731-0844. ---PAGE BREAK--- On the Cover Angels owner Arte Moreno is one of the best known business owners in Anaheim, but the City is also home to a wide array of businesses of every size, kind and ownership. Lee Celano/AFP/Getty Images Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim Features 12 V.J. Lovero: 1959-2004 A tribute to a former Anaheim resident who was known as one of the best sports photographers in America. 13 Extending the Hand of Friendship For more than two decades, the Anaheim Sister Cities Association has been extending the hand of friendship and cultural good will. 14 The Changing Faces of Anaheim Business As the owner of the Anaheim Angels, Arte Moreno owns one of the most high profile businesses in the City, but other business owners of every size and kind find Anaheim a great place to make a prosperous living. Departments 2 City Scene The Home Improvement Holiday waives permit fees for homeowners; the City Council approves a new police chief; water conservation programs help mark the 125th anniversary for the Water Utility; the BNSF Soundwall Project breaks ground. 6 Building for the Future Downtown makes ready for a new era with a $100 million makeover; A new library will replace the existing Haskett branch; the Anaheim Hills Golf Clubhouse opens for business. 9 Newsmakers Terry Lowe is the City’s new Community Services Director and Ganahl Lumber celebrates 120 years in business. 10 Calendar of Events 12 Business Connection Environmentally-friendly Green Power programs save energy and make Anaheim a better place; Home Depot opens its largest store in the nation; a new name for our hometown ballpark. 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites Mayor Curt Pringle Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez Council Member Tom Tait Council Member Shirley McCracken Council Member Bob Hernandez City Manager David M. Morgan Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Contributors: Lori Shensky, Tim Mead, Eric Kay, Eric Zanelli, Denise Silberman, Lorraine Uribe, Dianne Foletto, Nikki Montellano, Mike Ebbing and Melissa Seifen. 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 gov- ernment. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M.while the City Manager over- sees 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. Corrections: In our last issue, we inadvertently listed a wrong name for Senior Citizen’s Commission member Daniel Coakley. Also, meeting times for the Budget Advisory Commission were also listed incorrectly. The Budget Advisory Commission meets on the third Wednesday of November from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., and in March, April and May at 3:30 P.M.We apologize for any inconvenience these items may have caused. About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10 th most populous city. As the oldest and largest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 340,000 residents and 2,085 employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.098 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and The Walt Disney Company. Annually, Anaheim also 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 14 2 6 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- FTER A NATIONWIDE SEARCH, JOHN A. WELTER HAS BEEN SELECTED ASANAHEIM’S NEW POLICE CHIEF.HE REPLACES FORMERCHIEF Roger Baker who recently assumed the duties of Chief of Police in Des Moines, Washington. Chief Welter is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement. He has been promoted up the ranks of the San Diego Police Department, serving as Detective in 1980; Sergeant in 1983; Lieutenant in 1988; Captain in 1993; Assistant Police Chief in 1996 and Executive Assistant Chief of Police in 2001. In addition to his duties at the City of San Diego,Welter has served a number of noteworthy organizations. In 2003, he developed cultural diversity courses for police in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles with the Bureau of Justice Assistance. From 2001-02, he acted as a Police Management Consultant and Trainer for the U.S. State Department/FBI. From 1995-98, he provided training to police chiefs, city managers, mayors and elected officials for the California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST). Welter also has extensive teaching experience in the crim- inal justice field. He has been an instructor at the San Diego Community College District for 20 years. In 1996, he helped train the Anaheim Police Department command staff and all supervisory personnel in “Community Oriented Policing”and “Problem Solving Strategies.” He has also held board and committee positions with Public Technology Incorporated; California Western School of Law; San Diego Enterprise Community Board; George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers; i-SAFE America, Inc.; and Camp Hope. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, University of Virginia at Quantico, Welter also earned a B.S. in Admin- istration of Justice from National University in San Diego in 1996. He is the author of several publications including “Every Officer is a Leader: Transforming Leadership in Policing, Justice and Public Safety,” and “Inter- and Intra-Agency Collaboration, Community Policing Training Guide.” Welter takes over the 589-person department at a time when Anaheim’s crime levels are at historically low levels, and the City has had the top violent crime and property crime clearance rates among California’s largest cities for the past four years. ❚ O INCREASE HOMEOWNERS’ INVESTMENT IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE THE overall aesthetics of the community, the Anaheim City Council recently approved an innovative and groundbreaking “Home Improvement Holiday” program. The program,which began March 1,grants Anaheim residents a fee waiver on permits for making home improvements. It is slated to run through May 31. The program also will provide amnesty to residents who have made improvements without obtaining permits, allowing them to acquire the required per- mits free of charge. “The purpose of the Home Improvement Holiday is clear. We value our Anaheim residents and we want them to stay here,” said Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle, who announced the event during his State of the City address in February.“If you want to invest in your home, government fees and bureaucracy should not stand in the way of making your home into your dream home. But in both the short and long run, I am convinced that this policy will improve our neighborhoods and be a tremen- dous benefit to the City.” The City’s Planning Department will initiate the program with a host or hostess greeting customers and directing them to one of four stations to expedite the permit process. The intent is to minimize wait time for all participants. Most permits are being processed in no more than five days, many on an over- the-counter basis. The Planning staff is also providing tech- nical assistance to those seeking permits under the amnesty program, which may include free site visits to properties, to help them determine the improvements necessary to satisfy the existing codes. For more information about Home Improvement Holiday, please call (714) 765-5153 x0. ❚ Anaheim Selects New Police Chief C I TY SCENE Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 2 A New Holiday for Anaheim Homeowners Mayor proposes a “Home Improvement Holiday” during his State of the City speech; City Council Approves Program ---PAGE BREAK--- F MORE THAN 270 CITIES SURVEYED FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF MONEY MAG- AZINE, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WAS THE ONLY city with more than 300,000 people ranked as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Live.” The cities were ranked in order by demographics that most closely met those of the typical Money Magazine reader— college educated, working professionals with well-above average median income. Further consideration was taken for population growth and cost of residential real estate relative to local income levels. Overall, Anaheim ranked third in the Western region in cities with populations more than 100,000, with Plano, Texas and Scottsdale,Arizona taking the number one and two spots. Recently,the City of Anaheim has continued to make appear- ances on many publications’“Best of…” lists. Sporting News magazine recently named Anaheim “Best Sports City”for 2003. In 2001, CNN/Money ranked Anaheim as the third safest big city in the U.S. compared with cities with populations more than 300,000. In 2002, CNN/Money also ranked Orange County as number one on its list of 10 Best Places to Live in America, identifying Anaheim as a major contributor as an economic and cultural magnet, offering good educational opportunities, and top cultural events. In 2002, Ladies Home Journal ranked Anaheim seventh out of 200 large cities on its list of Top Big Cities for Women. Child.com recently ranked Anaheim seventh on its Top 10 Best Cities for Families list, and last year, Purina ranked Anaheim second on its list of Top 50 Pet Healthy Cities. For more information about how Anaheim fared,log on to Money Magazine at http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/. ❚ DECADE LONG EFFORT TO INSULATE ANAHEIM NEIGHBORHOODS FROM NOISE AND VISUAL IMPACTS CREATED BY NEARBY TRAINS has started construction. With the help of congressional repre- sentatives, the City, and residents, the BNSF soundwall broke ground earlier this year. The soundwall will stretch 2.44 miles along Esperanza Road near the 91 Freeway in east Anaheim and will cost about $13 million. The BNSF Corridor Soundwall will take approximately nine months to build. The construction will proceed in two phases, due to the BNSF Railroad’s requirement suspending construc- tion within its right-of-way during October, November and December. Overall completion of the project is scheduled for March 2005. The contractor will have a heavy work schedule, with activ- ity scheduled six days per week. Construction activities for soundwall will occur entirely on the railroad right-of-way, and will initially involve earth moving and excavation, pouring concrete foundations and, in some areas, retaining structures to support the wall. Once the contractor mobilizes, additional construction schedule information will be available and dis- tributed to local residents. For more information, contact the City’s Community Outreach Consultant at (888) 210-5318 x 204 or log on to www.anaheim.net and click on “BNSF Soundwall Corridor.” ❚ Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 3 C I TY SCENE Money Magazine Rates Anaheim One of the Nation’s Best BNSF Soundwall Project Begins Construction BNSF Soundwall ---PAGE BREAK--- FREE WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANAHEIM SCHOOLS ATER CONSERVATION HAS BECOME A WAY OF LIFE IN ANAHEIM. AS RESIDENTS REALIZE THAT FRESH WATER IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE with many functions, the importance of using water wisely is emphasized and strongly encouraged. Anaheim Public Utilities recognizes the importance of edu- cating students on the value of water conservation at an early age. Through a program called Water Education for Teachers and Students (WET),Anaheim schools can take advantage of this assembly-style program to educate students about water conservation and encourage them to develop sound conservation habits. Developed and managed by the Municipal Water District of Orange County, WET ben- efits over 135,000 Orange County students annually. This program offers interactive, assembly-style presentations that highlight forms of water, the water cycle and water con- servation. Filled with hands- on activities, visual aids and take-home materials, WET also emphasizes how students can make a difference in their homes by using the water con- servation skills they learn. These grade-specific, water education programs meet Cal- ifornia State Science Content Standards for grades 1-5. They integrate language arts,social science and mathematics content standards in addition to providing complete lesson materials and packets for teachers. WET is free and easily accessible to all Anaheim public and private schools. By scheduling a presentation date, teachers can bring this innovative program to their schools. Please plan ahead,however,as reservations are taken on a first-come,first- served basis. For more information or to schedule a program presentation, contact Lorraine Roy at (714) 593-5013. ❚ C I TY SCENE Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- BROOKFIELD HOMES AND THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTRODUCE AN EXCITING NEW NEIGHBORHOOD TO WEST ANAHEIM—CANTADA SQUARE. 82 residences: 50 single-family homes and 32 townhomes gated neighborhood with tree-lined streets private park, pavilion, and walking paseos throughout Attached and Single Family Detached Homes Townhomes From the High $200,000’s Court Homes From the High $500,000’s Now selling Visit our sales gallery 155 South hidden path anaheim california 92801 [PHONE REDACTED] N S E W La Palma Avenue Lincoln Avenue Orangethorpe Avenue Brookhurst Road Gilbert Street Euclid Street Harbor Boulevard Brookfield Homes reserves the right to change sales prices, delete or modify floor plans, elevations and specifications without notice or obligation. Prices effective as of date of publication. Square footages are approximate. Residence 4A SOUTHLAND BUSINESS GROUP 877.31.HOMES ANAHEIM IRVINE NEWPORT COAST SAN CLEMENTE VALENCIA PLAYA VISTA HAWAII brookfieldsouthland.com PUBLIC UTILITIES CELEBRATES 125 YEARS OF SERVICE NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES IS CELEBRATING THE 125 THANNIVERSARY OF ITS MUNICIPAL Water system. The city began its water operations in 1879 with one shallow well, a 20,000-gallon redwood storage tank and a one-mile wooden pipeline. To commemorate this historic milestone, Utilities is planning several events and promotions during the coming year. For more information, call (714) 765-4254. ❚ ANAHEIM COMMUNITY TELEVISION LAUNCHES PROGRAMMING ON ADELPHIA CABLE CHANNEL 3 NAHEIM RESIDENTS NOW HAVE A NEW WAY OF OBTAINING IMPORTANT INFORMATION from City Hall—from the convenience of their own television sets. The City of Anaheim’s Public Information Office is now programming Anaheim Community Television (ACTV-3) on Adelphia cable channel 3. Residents can learn more about important messages from City departments, get updates on various events and learn fun facts about the City of Anaheim. In addition to these messages, the ACTV-3 will also provide special programming pertaining to the City, its history, and its residents and businesses,including the most recent meetings of the Anaheim City Council. For more information about Anaheim Community Television, please contact (714) 765-5162. ❚ C I TY SCENE Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- HEN ANAHEIM WAS STILL A QUIET AND SIMPLE PLACE, DOWNTOWN WAS THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE CITY — A BUSTLING MEETING PLACE where people gathered to shop, eat and talk with friends about the news of the day. But as cities throughout the Southland grew, many downtowns lost much of their luster and importance. In Anaheim, a number of the older build- ings in disrepair were removed and ground was cleared to make way for a central City renaissance. A makeover of this magnitude takes time, but new housing and office buildings were built and people began to return to a place that had creat- ed sweet memories for generations of Anaheimers. However, with some parcels remain- ing vacant, bringing people back to Anaheim’s historic downtown core and creating a thriving community remained a challenge. But all of that is changing with the recent unveiling of a new and ambitious development plan by the City and CIM Group. Six new projects on four remaining open parcels will add 500 housing units and 55,000 square feet of street level restaurant and retail space surround- ing downtown Anaheim’s main street, Center Street Promenade. Big Plans Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 6 The City partners with CIM Group to build six new projects that will transform downtown Anaheim. Anaheim Announces W ---PAGE BREAK--- “The City of Anaheim has already invested in public infrastructure and improvements to offer public parking, wide landscaped sidewalks and public art that enhances the area. We’re build- ing on this foundation to complete the downtown revitalization and offer a great urban lifestyle,” said Shaul Kuba, a founding partner of the CIM Group. The $100 million plan will be built in four phases on the last seven acres of vacant land in downtown.Three of those four phases will break ground this year. “We’re building on the history of downtown as a center of civic activity and recreating it as a modern urban hub. This is one of the most ambitious public/private developments underway today and a model for urban revitaliza- tion,” said Mayor Curt Pringle. CIM Group began construction on the first phase in February, a five-story structure with 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail/restaurant space and 95 apartments built over under- ground parking located along Broadway between Lemon and Clementine Streets. The project opening is planned for summer 2005. Phase two, scheduled to begin in July, develops three parcels bounded by Anaheim Blvd., Center Street Promen- ade, Broadway and Lemon Streets. A four-story building with 9,800 square feet of ground floor retail/restaurant space and 59 loft-style apartments will be located across the street from City Hall West at the southwest corner of Anaheim Blvd. and Center Street Promenade. Just south of this site along Broadway will be a five-story building with 8,400 square feet of retail space, 10,400 square feet for a local her- itage center and 68 apartments. East of this site on Broadway is the third build- ing, a four-story structure with 7,286 square feet of ground floor commercial work space and 60 loft-style apartments. Each building provides underground parking for tenants and businesses and should be completed by the end of 2005. Phase three, which will start con- struction in fall 2004, brings additional for-sale housing to downtown. It is the largest development parcel in the project and comprises six, four-story buildings. The site is east of the Disney Ice center at the southeast corner of Harbor Blvd. and Lincoln Avenue. The buildings are designed around a center courtyard and parking, and include more than 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail/restau- rant space, 20 townhouse-style con- dominiums with ground-floor work- space and 109 loft-style condominiums in two and three bedroom floor plans. This phase should be completed in spring 2006. The final phase will include 10,000 square feet of retail/restaurant space and 80 traditional apartments. A con- struction timeline for this parcel, at the southwest corner of Clementine Street and Center Street Promenade, will be determined based on completion of the other phases because the site serves as the construction staging area. Apartments are expected to rent for about $1,150 for a one-bedroom unit and condominiums will be priced at market value averaging $325,000. The City agreed to pay for a $13 mil- lion parking structure that was a nec- essary component for the project. CIM Group will invest $80 million in the development. In return, Anaheim will receive 25 percent of the developer’s net profits from the project and 15 percent from the sale of any piece of the project. For more information on these new downtown projects, contact the City’s Community Development Department at (714) 765-4300. ❚ Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 7 Downtown for Mindful of the rich history of downtown Anaheim and with the goal of creating a main street environment that appears as if it evolved over time, CIM Group engaged sev- eral architects to design the buildings. RTKL, Kanner Architects, 30th Street Architects, RTK and MBH Architects with significant input from the community have designed buildings that draw on the historic architecture of the region with modern technology. ---PAGE BREAK--- O BETTER SERVE THE DIVERSE POPULA- TION THAT MAKES UP ONE OF ANAHEIM’S LARGEST NEIGHBORHOODS, HASKETT BRANCH Library will soon be replaced by a new branch three times the size of the current facility.The new library will be 24,000 square feet, replacing the current 7,500 square-foot facility which is the oldest and smallest in the City’s current library system. This expanded facility will be a gathering place for adults, teens and children, and will feature separate areas designed to meet their differing needs. Taking advantage of its setting in beautiful Maxwell Park, the library will also have an outdoor reading garden.An informational exhibit highlighting the new library is currently on display at the Haskett Library. Haskett Library will be open as a full service library through May 31st and will remain open for study purposes until mid-June to allow students to complete assignments and return materials. When the Haskett Library closes for construction, patrons are invited to visit the other four Anaheim Public Library locations and the Bookmobile. Construction of the new library is expected to take 18 months. To lessen a disruption in service to patrons during the construction period, the Library’s Bookmobile has already added a new stop for West Anaheim residents on Saturday mornings on Embassy Circle (near Beach and Lincoln) from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Starting June 21, the Bookmobile will add two more stops near the Haskett Library.Those stops will be at Orange Avenue near Maxwell Elementary and on Broadway near Maxwell Park. Please call (714) 765-1769 for days and times or check out the the Library’s web site at www.anaheim.net. ❚ NAHEIM’S NEWEST AMENITY WAS ADDED IN LATE FEBRUARY WHEN THE CLUBHOUSE AT ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE OPENED ITS door. The new 30,000 square-foot Mediterranean-themed clubhouse features banquet areas, a bar and grill, a full service PGA golf shop, cart facilities, office space, and magnificent panoramic views of the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. The Clubhouse will have daily food service for golfers, as well as banquets, weddings and Sunday brunch. It can accommodate up to 350 people for special events.The Clubhouse has a variety of meeting and gathering areas to meet a wide range of needs. It features a 1,500 square-foot lobby and 1,200 square-foot pre-function room. The main banquet room is more than 5,000 square feet and can be divided into three rooms, depend- ing on the size of a function. A separate 700 square-foot meeting room is also available and can hold up to 46 people. The Anaheim Hills Golf Course Clubhouse is located at 6501 Nohl Ranch Road in Anaheim. For more information about book- ing your event at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, please call (714) 280-1360, or visit the website at house.com or send an email to [EMAIL REDACTED]. ❚ A New Library is Booked for West Anaheim The Clubhouse Opens at Anaheim Hills Golf Course B U I L D I N G FOR THE FUTURE Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 8 Haskett Library The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Golf Course Henry Di Rocco ---PAGE BREAK--- ANAHL LUMBER BEGAN IN 1884 WHEN AUSTRIAN IMMIGRANT CHRISTIAN GANAHL came west from St. Louis. He purchased a lumber company and made the daring move of opening another lumberyard in 1887. Although his “branch theory” was a radical business idea, it took off, and soon he had several yards, including one that opened in 1904 on Center Street (now Lincoln Avenue) in Anaheim. Soon they were selling lumber cement and plywood.In 1921, Ernest Ganahl, Christian’s nephew, bought the Anaheim loca- tion and added hardware to Ganahl’s growing product line. The family-owned business continued to prosper, opening a mill division and getting involved in specialized finished products making cabinets for schools in the area.In 1973,upon the death of John Ganahl, his son, Peter became president, and maintains that position to this day. His brother, John Jr., has been Chief Financial Officer since the 1970s, and Peter has two sons in the business as well. Ganahl Lumber has grown to eight yards in Southern California—Buena Park, Capistrano Beach, Corona, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, and Anaheim. “In 1932, sales were $30,000 for the entire year. Today, our company sells that much in less than an hour,” said John Ganahl, Jr. commenting recently on how much the family business has grown over the years. They are 730 employees strong, many of whom have worked for the company for more than 20 years, thanks in part to an employee stock ownership program that has helped to breed a unique loyalty among the workforce. ❚ ERRY LOWE WAS RECENTLY SELECTED BY CITY MANAGER DAVID MORGAN AS THE CITY’S NEWDIRECTOR OFCOMMUNITYSERVICES. His appointment was unanimously confirmed by the City Council in January. He succeeds long-time director Chris Jarvi who took a position with the National Parks Service in mid-2003. Lowe immediately assumed responsibility of the Community Services Department that includes a staff of more than 200 full- time and more than 420 part-time workers. He also oversees 43 parks, six public libraries, three public swimming pools, a multipurpose stadium, five community recreation buildings, two senior citizen centers, a community service center, a ther- apeutic recreation center, two golf courses, a museum and an outdoor theater. He started working for the City of Anaheim as a part-time recreation aide in 1973 after graduating from Anaheim’s Servite High School. He left Anaheim in 1980 to work for the City of Mission Viejo as a facilities manager, but then returned in 1984 as Recreation Supervisor. Since then, he has worked in the Community Services Department as a Recreation Services Manager,and Recreation and Human Services Superintendent. In his latest position,Lowe oversaw the administration of the Recreation and Human Services Division of the department, including the 68-acre Oak Canyon Nature Center, the Park Ranger Program, and comprehensive gang, drug, and violence prevention and intervention programs. Lowe has been affiliated with a number of professional organizations, including serving as Chief Executive Officer for Anaheim Community Foundation; Board Member for Orange County Anaheim Representative for Anaheim Achieves Collaborative; and California Representative for the National Recreation and Parks Association. ❚ Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 9 N E WS MAKERS Ganahl Lumber Celebrates 120 Years in Business The 120-year-old family business had its best year ever in 2003 Terry Lowe Named New Director of Community Services Terry Lowe (ABOVE): Vintage band saws are the identifying logo that Ganahl has used for many years. This one stands proudly as a city landmark in front of Ganahl's Anaheim location. ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 10 C A L E N DA R O F E V E N TS Upcoming events at The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue (714) 704-2420 2 April ▲Anaheim Storm vs. San Jose 3 April Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken 20 April ▲Yes 35th Anniversary Tour 23 April ▲David Bowie 24 April Champions on Ice 22 May Alejandro Sanz 24-27 June U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Team Trials Public events at The Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 765-8950 1-4 April SCMA Boat Show 3-4 April The American Championships Cheerleading Competition 23-25 April RCX The Ultimate Radio Control Expo 7-9 May Real Wealth Expo 28-31 May Pacific Media Expo 29 May Empresa Frias Dance 29-30 May Artistry in Ink Tattoo Show 4-6 June Home World 2004 11-13 June Abilities Expo 28-3 June/July Kenneth Copeland Ministries West Coast Believers Selected events at The Grove of Anaheim 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 21 March ▲Chicago 9 May ▲The Fab 4 18 June David Cassidy 19 June ▲Lewis Black Upcoming shows at The House of Blues Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE 3 April The Jaguares 8 April Y & T 10 April The Adolescents 30 April 9 May ▲Taj Mahal 6 June ▲The B-52’s 9 June Kansas ---PAGE BREAK--- Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 11 Dates and times are subject to change. For tickets and information, call the Angels’ box office at 1-888-795-HALO (4256) or visit the Angels on line at www.angelsbaseball.com. Date Opponent Time April 3 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. April 4 Los Angeles 1:05 P.M. April 13 Seattle 7:05 P.M. April 14 Seattle 7:05 P.M. April 15 Seattle 7:05 P.M. April 16 Oakland 7:05 P.M. April 17 Oakland 7:05 P.M. April 18 Oakland 5:05 P.M. April 20 Texas 7:05 P.M. April 21 Texas 7:05 P.M. April 22 Texas 1:05 P.M. May 3 Detroit 7:05 P.M. May 4 Detroit 7:05 P.M. May 5 Detroit 7:05 P.M. May 6 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. May 7 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. May 8 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. May 9 Tampa Bay 1:05 P.M. May 18 New York (AL) 7:05 P.M. May 19 New York (AL) 7:05 P.M. May 20 New York (AL) 7:05 P.M. May 21 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. May 22 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. May 23 Baltimore 1:05 P.M. June 1 Boston 7:05 P.M. June 2 Boston 7:05 P.M. June 3 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 4 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 5 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. June 6 Cleveland 1:05 P.M. June 8 Milwaukee 7:05 P.M. June 9 Milwaukee 7:05 P.M. June 10 Milwaukee 7:05 P.M. June 11 Chicago (NL) 7:05 P.M. June 12 Chicago (NL) 7:05 P.M. June 13 Chicago (NL) 1:05 P.M. June 21 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 22 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 23 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 24 Oakland 1:05 P.M. July 2 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. July 3 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. July 4 Los Angeles 6:05 P.M. July 15 Boston 7:05 P.M. July 16 Boston 7:05 P.M. July 17 Boston 7:05 P.M. July 18 Boston 1:05 P.M. July 19 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. July 20 Cleveland 1:05 P.M. July 26 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 27 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 28 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 29 Seattle 7:05 P.M. July 30 Seattle 7:05 P.M. July 31 Seattle 1:05 P.M. August 1 Seattle 1:05 P.M. August 10 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. August 11 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. August 12 Baltimore 1:05 P.M. August 13 Detroit 7:05 P.M. August 14 Detroit 7:05 P.M. August 15 Detroit 1:05 P.M. August 23 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. August 24 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. August 25 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. August 27 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. August 28 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. August 29 Minnesota 1:05 P.M. Sept. 7 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Sept. 8 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Sept. 9 Toronto 7:05 P.M. Sept. 10 Chicago (AL) 7:05 P.M. Sept. 11 Chicago (AL) 7:05 P.M. Sept. 12 Chicago (AL) 1:05 P.M. Sept. 17 Texas 7:05 P.M. Sept. 18 Texas 1:05 P.M. Sept. 19 Texas 1:05 P.M. Sept. 20 Seattle 7:05 P.M. Sept. 21 Seattle 7:05 P.M. Sept. 22 Seattle 7:05 P.M. Sept. 24 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 25 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Sept. 26 Oakland 1:05 P.M. LIVE AT THE ARROWHEAD POND OF ANAHEIM See the nation’s best gymnasts compete for the right to represent the United States at the Summer Olympic Games in Athens ANAHEIM ANGELS 2004 HOME SCHEDULE June 24th Thursday Men’s Competition 1 7P.M. June 25th Friday Women’s Competition 1 7P.M. June 26th Saturday Men’s Competition 2 3P.M. June 27th Sunday Women’s Competition 2 3P.M. All-session ticket prices range from $65—$360 and include all men’s and women’s events. Tickets are available at the Arrowhead Pond box office, at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (714) 740-2000, at all Ticketmaster outlets and through participating gymnastics clubs listed at www.usa-gymnastics.org. You’re Invited to a Passport to an Olympic Experience Honoring Orange County Olympians Fred Kelly, Eveyln Furtsh Ojeda, Edwin Moses, Daley Thompson, Florence Griffith (Flo Jo) Joyner, Bruce Furniss, Brian Goodel, Dr. Sammy Lee, Shirley Babashoff, Dain Blanton, Cathy Rigby, Dwight Stones, Leon Wood, Ann Myers, Nancy Dunkle and Mike Powell. Five-time Olympian Willie Banks and five-time Gold Medalist Mal Whitfield are expected to head an all- star list of former Olympians to attend the banquet. June 19, 2004 at the Anaheim Convention Center Tickets are $100-$150 (714) 547-2646 hosted by the Black Chamber of Orange County “ ” C A L E N DA R O F E V E N TS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chances are, you never met him. But more than likely, you knew him anyway. Through his work as the long-time photographer for the Angels and the Mighty Ducks as well as for countless sporting events, V.J. Lovero was considered by many as the best sports photographer in the country. The former Anaheim res- ident succumbed to cancer in January, but his work will live on for years to come. 12 Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 V.J. Lovero 1 9 5 9 - 2 0 0 4 V.J. Lovero had an innate ability to capture the drama and the personality of historic moments. Throughout his career, he remained unassuming and approachable while compiling an unparalleled list of accomplishments. His photos were on more than 39 Sports Illustrated covers and he has shot every World Series since 1989. He recorded the definitive photo of Mark McGwire hitting the record-tying home run during his 1998 pursuit of the single season home run record. V.J. even had his own Upper Deck sports card series in 1996. He is survived by his wife Trish, and two teenage sons, John and Jay.A trust fund has been established for the boys and those wishing to contribute should mail contributions to: The Lovero Children’s Trust 2004 c/o Merrill 24422 Avenida de la Carlota Suite #400 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Attention Richard Umphrey III ---PAGE BREAK--- Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 13 Extending the Hand of Friendship A world class city needs to have world class relationships. In Anaheim,part of that effort is gladly taken on by the Anaheim Sister Cities Association. Founded in 1976 and patterned after the United States Sister Cities Program that started in 1956, the roster of the current asso- ciation has more than 70 members. Currently, Anaheim has formal relationships with Mito, Japan and Vitoria- Gasteiz, Spain. Other rela- tionships are being consid- ered with cities in Ireland, Germany, Mexico and will be based on similarities in demographics, culture, government structure, econom- ic benefits and tourism opportunities. Sister Cities encourages the exchange of information and education through a Student Ambassador Program, student exchange classes, business and economic exchanges and contributions to Anaheim’s cityscape— such as Friendship Plaza in front of City Hall and the display case on the first floor of the City Hall building. One of the goals of Sister Cities is to also establish better understanding between different countries and cultures. The Sister Cities student exchange program promotes this goal by sending Anaheim students abroad and hosting students from Mito every year. The Mito Association sends 20 Japanese students to Anaheim to become an extended family member of the host family for two weeks. They attend classes to enhance their English vocabulary and learn about Anaheim and the United States. Finding host families is always a priority and this year is no exception for the group coming the last week of July through the first week of August. To support its ongoing efforts the group is also cur- rently conducting a “Pathway to Friendship” brick program that will give sponsors the opportunity to have their names and organizations placed on bricks in front of City Hall. For more information on the bricks, which are $75 each, potential sponsors should call (714) 990-6767. Residents interested in being a host family for the Student Ambas- sador Program are invited to call (714) 776-7579. Friendship Plaza in front of City Hall. For more than 25 years, the Anaheim Sister Cities Association has promoted interna- tional good will and cultural understanding. ▲ ---PAGE BREAK--- For almost 150 years, Anaheim businesses have been a unique mix of sizes and cultures. Today, that diversity means the city and its business community are stronger than ever. The Changing Faces of Anaheim Business P People are still buzzing about the day Arte Moreno wrote a personal check for $183 million to buy the Anaheim Angels. While he downplayed the significance, the media trumpeted it as the first purchase of a Major League Baseball franchise by a Latino owner. In Anaheim, it added one more high profile name and chapter to a city that has been forged on cultural diversity— a diversity that extends to a vibrant business community as well. With more than 15,000 businesses and 170,000 people employed throughout Anaheim, mom and pop merchants are able to serve their neighborhood niche and co-exist alongside larger commercial, industrial and tourist-serving businesses that export products and Anaheim’s image to the world.Though their stories and cultures are unique, they all share one thing in common—Anaheim is a city of universal opportunity for businesses of all sizes. Florist: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved; Art Moreno: LEE CELANO/AFP/Getty Images; Grocery Worker: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved. ---PAGE BREAK--- As a savvy and successful businessman, Arte Moreno saw this when he bought the Angels. “We have a great ballpark, a fantastic climate and live in a region of roughly 16 million people. There are two primary media markets in this country, number one being New York and number two is Los Angeles. Our franchise is located in the greater Los Angeles marketplace and I feel strongly that we have yet to tap our potential,” he noted recently. From the single person working out of his living room to the more than 20,000 people who work for the Disneyland Resort, one of the keys to success has a common theme for Anaheim business owners—making Anaheim a better place by serving the community. “Success can be measured in a number of ways. Obviously winning a World Series title is the goal for all of us through- out the organization. But success also comes in other forms such as community relations programs, business relationships and the overall fan experience,” adds Moreno. It’s a sentiment echoed by large and small business owners, including Jerry Zomorodian, an Iranian immigrant who came to Anaheim 20 years ago and now owns three gas stations in Anaheim. “Anaheim’s diversity has made it easy for me to do well, not because I am part of a minority, but as someone who easily can blend in because of the many cultures here. Because of my success,I feel an obligation to give back to the city that has been so good to me,”says Zomorodian who is active in the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, the Downtown Anaheim Association and the Anaheim Sesquicentennial Commission. Disneyland, the Convention Center and professional sports teams tend to dominate the headlines, so it is often over- looked that Anaheim’s businesses are as diverse as the popu- lation itself. Retailers comprise one in five of the business owners in Anaheim and they are supported by a strong manufacturing base, concentrated in the Canyon business district along the 91 Freeway—an area that rivals the Irvine Spectrum in terms of number of businesses and employees. But Anaheim is also about the businesses that concentrate on serving the many neighborhoods throughout the City. Victor Gonzalez, who along with his 12 brothers and sisters co-owns the 13-store Northgate Gonzalez Market grocery store chain, sums it up by saying,“Since our business is built around customer service and quality of a shopping experience, giving back to the community is a natural extension of who we are and what we’re already doing.We are very active in spon- soring churches, schools and other groups in the community.” “We started in 1980 and since that time, the growth of the Hispanic community has been a great blessing for us, but because there is such diversity here, we have customers from all parts of the community,” he adds. Complementing the natural opportunities that arise from diversity, the City has also taken steps to ensure a business friendly climate. Anaheim Public Utilities offers rates up to 25 percent lower than other utilities and offers an Advantage Services program that combines powerful incentives that fur- ther reduce costs for businesses.A self-contained Job Training Program and the Anaheim Transportation Network work to improve conditions for employees.A central location traversed by multiple freeways as well as great weather and numerous dining and entertainment options are a few of the many reasons why Anaheim is an attractive place to work and own a business. Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 15 “Anaheim’s diversity has made it easy for me to do well, not because I am part of a minority, but as someone who easily can blend in because of the many cultures here.” Anaheim Businesses by Category Source: Inside Prospects, Inc. Retail 20.9% Personal and Business Services 19.7% Manufacturing 10.2% Wholesale Trade 9.3% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 8.4% Construction 7.4% Medical and other Health 7.2% Education and Social Services 5.5% Engineers, Accounting and R&D 4.1% Transportation, Telecommunications Utilities 2.9% Legal and Law Offices 1.6% Agriculture, Fishing and Mining 1.0% Other 0.8% Government 0.2% Anaheim Public Information Office Anaheim Public Information Office Anaheim Public Information Office ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim’s business diversity is a story that is as old as the City itself. Originally a Spanish rancho, Anaheim’s Mother Colony was founded by German settlers who immigrated here to make wine. The birth of Disneyland created a sonic boom that brought international attention to the sleepy little town of 15,000 in the mid-1950s. Many people from all over the world came here, liked what they saw, and stayed, bringing merchants of all sizes and ethnicities to cater to their needs. Today, this blending of cultures has created a thriving mix of businesses that have come together to give Anaheim an international flavor befitting of a destination that annually attracts 20 million visitors from throughout the world. Big, medium or small . . . Middle Eastern, Hispanic, African- American, Caucasian or Asian. . . Anaheim’s diverse business base has opened the arms of opportunity for everyone. ❚ Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 16 Now that you’ve had some time to become acclimated to Anaheim, how do your initial perceptions of the local fan base and market compare to what you’ve actually experienced? This is a very passionate baseball community. We have a responsibility to our fans to pro- vide a perennial contender. The fan base here has shown its sup- port in the past and will continue to do so as long as we fulfill our responsibilities. Everyone in our organ- ization has an understanding that we are in business because of the fans. We will continually do our best to both listen to and assist their needs. It appears that you are making specific attempts to market more to the Latino population. Do you think that’s an underserved market and are you just applying good business sense in that area? There has been a lot of speculation that our signing of Vladimir Guerrero, Bartolo Colon, Jose Guillen and Kelvin Escobar had something to do with Hispanic marketing.In reality,those four players were signed on the recommen- dation of Bill Stoneman and his baseball operations staff because they viewed those players as the “cream of the crop” among available free agents in the areas of our needs.I understand completely the demographics of our market and we hope to extend our appeal through various broadcast opportunities in the future. However, everyone understands winning and that will serve as our greatest market- ing tool, both in the short and long term. You have made many dramatic and positive steps to give your customers the best possible experience when they buy your product. Is this part of your overall customer service philosophy or something that is especially unique to your baseball operations? Everything begins and ends with the fans. That’s not a new concept as much as it is one that at times seems to be for- gotten by those in charge. Certainly our fans want to come to Angel Stadium to see the club win. We all do. But they also want to participate in an activity with their families in a pleasant, clean and entertaining environment. That’s what they’ll receive at Angel Stadium. To read the complete interview with Anaheim Angels owner Arte Moreno, log on to the City’s Web site at www.anaheim.net. ❚ “Everything Begins and Ends with the Fans.” Excerpts from a recent interview with Angels’ owner and Anaheim businessman Arte Moreno. Q: A: A: A: Q: Q: ---PAGE BREAK--- HOME DEPOT OPENS ITS LARGEST STORE IN ANAHEIM OME DEPOT — THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOME improvement retailer—has opened its largest store in the nation in Anaheim. The 205,000 square-foot store locat- ed at 1095 N. Pullman St. is the former site of a Super Kmart and is bigger than four football fields. It has enough room for four Home Depot concepts under one roof, including Home Décor, Landscape Supply, Tool Rental and Professional Services. As part of this new design, the store features “DesignPlace,” a special area in the center of the store that unifies all product categories related to home décor. The DesignPlace enables Home Depot to present complete solutions, formulated under the direction of a pro- fessional designer, and is one of Home Depot’s most successful innovations in the last couple of years. Strolling through lavish showrooms will bring shoppers outside to anoth- er Home Depot concept...Landscape Supply. The 65,000 square foot garden center is dedicated specifically to gar- den and landscaping needs. It offers homeowners and professional land- scapers complete outdoor solutions, accented by a drive-thru pickup area for larger items, as well as yard scoops of sand,gravel or a number of other pro- fessional materials available in job-lot quantities. In addition, 20,000 square- feet of this area alone is dedicated to boxed trees of all sizes, including 35- foot palms. The other side of the store features a 6,000 square-foot tool rental center that includes heavy-duty equipment such as bobcats and scissor lifts. Rentals range from roof cleaners and tile cutters to paint sprayers and carpet cleaners to serve both the professional contractor and homeowner. The company’s decision to re-locate an existing Yorba Linda Home Depot to Anaheim was based on continued growth in the community and a desire to provide a more convenient, expand- ed shopping location for residents and businesses. Approximately 240 people are employed at the new store, including 90 who are new associates. ❚ THE U.S. EPA GIVES ANAHEIM A $1 MILLION GRANT HE U.S. ENVIRONMEN- TAL PROTECTION AGENCY has awarded the Anaheim Redevelop- ment Agency a $1 million grant to redevelop contaminated sites in the City through a Revolving Loan Fund Cleanup Program. The money will help Anaheim clean up properties that have sat idle for years and will spur more investment and rede- velopment, returning abandoned prop- erties to productive use. The City’s Redevelopment Agency identified seven priority targets includ- ing a former landfill, a truck transfer facility, and vacant manufacturing/ industrial properties. Environmental cleanup activities are essential for the areas’redevelopment,which will include affordable and market rate housing, a retail center and a neighborhood park. “This grant is another demonstra- tion of the Agency’s strong commit- ment to redevelop environmentally challenged sites within the City bound- aries,”said Elisa Stipkovich, the Agency’s Executive Director. This grant is comprised of two sub- grants: a $600,000 grant for hazardous substances sites and a $400,000 grant for petroleum-contaminated properties. The Anaheim Redevelopment Agency will contribute an additional $200,000 to the EPA grant for a total commitment of $1.2 million for the Revolving Loan Fund Cleanup Program. ❚ B U S I N E SS CONNECTION Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- UTILITIES DELIVERS CLEAN, GREEN POWER SOLUTIONS NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES CONTINUES TO DEMON- STRATE ITS COMMITMENT TO alternative energy solutions and re- newable resources through several programs and projects. Here’s a quick overview of some of the department’s current efforts. SOLAR POWER INSTALLATIONS Utilities has installed photovoltaic (PV) systems at the Anaheim Conven- tion Center, Deer Canyon Park Preserve restroom facility,Anaheim High School, Hermosa Village Community Center, and the Police Department East and Main stations, as well as 11 solar-pow- ered warning signals at intersections where school children cross streets. PV systems have also been installed for secu- rity lighting at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course parking lot. These projects total 174 kilowatts of power or enough ener- gy to supply 24 homes with power for one year. Future projects include the develop- ment of solar-powered carports that pro- vide shade to emergency vehicles at the fire stations; an energy playfield that provides green space for children to play and solar-powered shade structures; and innovative uses of solar panels at the Tiger Woods Learning Center and other City facilities. SCHOOL PROGRAMS Through the Innovative Energy Tech- nologies grant, Anaheim High School was awarded $25,000 to develop a cur- riculum that incorporates the latest advances in the energy field (including fuel cells, solar energy and other renew- able energy sources) and transportation (including electric vehicles, urban trans- portation issues and alternative fuel vehicles). The curriculum includes stu- dent projects, science experiments, field trips and reports. While the cur- riculum focuses on technology, it also addresses important related issues, such as economics, and environmental and social impacts. The grant also subsidized a workshop to provide other educators with the cur- riculum. Since the topic was so broad, Anaheim High School’s Transportation Academy focused on solar energy, and Utilities sponsored a “Teaching Solar Energy Basics” workshop for teachers throughout Anaheim. The Transpor- tation Academy developed the cur- riculum as a resource for high school teachers and their students. The cur- riculum notebook contains all relevant notes and activities to take students through a five-day unit on solar energy fundamentals. Through this curriculum, students will develop an understand- ing of solar energy technology, benefits and practical applications. Utilities also officially sponsored the Canyon High School Solar Boat Racing team. By paying for the cost of the boat kit, Canyon High School was not only able to compete, but also win the overall championship trophy, in the first annual “Solar Splash,” sponsored by the Met- ropolitan Water District of Southern California.Solar Splash is a competition between schools to build, design and race solar-powered boats. SOLAR BUYDOWN PROGRAMS Solar Buydown programs for both residential and commercial customers were implemented in 2001 as a way to support new solar power generation installations throughout Anaheim. The two programs offer a dollar-per-watt incentive on City-approved, grid-con- nected solar systems and have fostered over 74 kilowatts of solar generation by customers. As part of the Residential PV Buy- down program, two Solar Energy Basics workshops are offered to residents annu- ally. The workshop topics include PV technology, costs and how to get a sys- tem installed on residential homes in Anaheim. The workshops feature Ana- heim-resident guest speakers who are able to discuss why they chose to install PV on their homes and how they imple- mented the technology. WIND POWER PURCHASE Through a long-term, wind power purchase agreement,Anaheim is receiv- ing six megawatts of wind power that is generated from the state’s largest wind plant, the High Winds Energy Center, in Solano County, Calif. TREEPOWER PROGRAM Shade trees provide cooling and aid in reducing summer air-conditioning costs for residents and businesses while also beautifying the community. The program has distributed more than 23,000 shade trees since its inception in 1992. With these shade trees, air-condition- ing costs can be reduced anywhere from 10 to 40 per- cent. At maturity, the 24,450 trees will save 1.6 million kWh (or enough energy to power 271 households for a full year), in addition to remov- ing 138 tons of carbon dioxide annually. B U S I N E SS CONNECTION Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- WESTPORT GENERATOR PROJECT The project is a 1.5 megawatt advanced gas generator with 83 percent less oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions than stan- dard diesel generators and 50 percent less NOx emissions than spark-ignited gas generators. It provides backup gen- eration to the Anaheim Convention Center in case of a power failure. The generator will also assist Anaheim dur- ing California Stage 3 emergency black- outs by providing power into Anaheim’s distribution grid. The project will demonstrate for the first time in the nation that a natural gas power generator can retain the fuel economy and performance of a diesel- fueled engine, while delivering the environmental benefits of natural gas. For more information on these projects or programs, please call (714) 765-4254. ❚ THE ARROWHEAD POND ADDS NEW UPGRADES ANS ARE ALREADY START- ING TO ENJOY SOME OF the latest upgrades taking place at the Arrowhead Pond. The most noticeable improvement for visitors is the full color Light Emitting Diode (LED) fascia display that now encircles the arena bowl. The display is capable of over one billion colors and will dazzle spectators by showing full- color graphics and animation.It debuted in January at a cost of $1.2 million. Additional improvements underway include $1.2 million in video room upgrades; $500,000 worth of new car- pet on the Club level and in all suites and $100,000 in audio visual upgrades both in and outside of the building. “Since the doors opened in 1993, we have strived to keep this building state- of-the-art,” said Tim Ryan, president and CEO of AAM. “In our continued efforts to meet that goal,we have committed more than three million dollars over the next six months on capital improvements. These major upgrades are in addition to our ongoing capital improvement projects which exceed one million dollars per year.” ❚ A NEW NAME FOR A NEW BASEBALL SEASON T’S THE SAME GREAT BALLPARK THAT WAS HOME TO THE ANGELS DURING their World Series run in 2002, but this season, those cozy confines will sport a new name—Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The move to rename the ballpark comes after the decision by Edison International to exercise its option to exit its 1998 naming rights agreement. “The naming decision is both part of a continuing effort to expand our brand, as well as a return to baseball tradition. The future possibility of a new part- nership with a title sponsor remains an option,” said club President Dennis Kuhl recently. After an Aug. 31, 1964 groundbreak- ing ceremony, Anaheim Stadium was initially completed in 1966 at a cost of $24 million. The facility’s centerpiece was a giant A-frame scoreboard standing 230 feet high and was the source of the stadium’s nickname, “The Big Anaheim Stadium underwent con- struction to enclose the stadium in 1979 for additional seating to accommodate the Los Angeles Rams. Seating capacity was increased to 64,593 for baseball and more than 70,000 for football. At that time,the Big A board was preserved and moved to the edge of the parking lot adjacent to the Orange Freeway behind the right field area of the stadium. A new series of renovations to Anaheim Stadium began Oct. 1, 1996, reverting the 30-year-old structure back to a baseball-only facility. On Sept. 15, 1997, the renovated stadium’s new name—Edison International Field of Anaheim—was announced prior to the April 1, 1998 home opener. ❚ B U S I N E SS CONNECTION Spring 2004 ❚Anaheim 19 DBS Photo ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Spring 2004 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 www.anaheim.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5100 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 Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. 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Harbor Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-4000 www.disneyland.com Edison International Field, 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 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov 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 Weather Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .675-0503 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 Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .921-9203 Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Center 1633 S. Jeffrey Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .956-7145 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center 2100 S. Haster Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750-2826 Emergency Services Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (714) 533-1305 Fire/Paramedic Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(714) 765-1911 Police Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Electric outage/lines down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Earthquake Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4083 Report Street Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6860 Employment Anaheim Career Employment Center 50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4350 www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Job Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4342 Graffiti Removal Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5200 Report In Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1911 Caltrans Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(949) 724-2500 Housing Information Fair Housing Council Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558-4159 Landlord-Tenant Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .569-0823 Homeless Shelters (Referral) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .956-5500 Neighborhood Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4340 Library www.anaheim.net/library.html 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 Haskett Branch, 2650 W. Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .821-0551 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3576 Other Services Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard . . . . . . . . . .778-3301 Bookmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1880 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 N. Nohl Ranch Road . . . . . . . .998-3041 Automatic Tee-Time Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-GOLF Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .998-5300 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3481 Automatic Tee-Time Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-GOLF Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535-8770 Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4456 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Recreation Classes & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191 Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-6510 Senior Citizens Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4510 Records City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 Planning, Zoning and Building Building Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5161 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 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 Adelphia Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 626-6299 Garbage Collection Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. Blue Gum Street . . . . . . . . . . . .238-3300 Billing Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-0125 Gas Service The Gas Company, 131 Center Street Promenade . .(800) 427-2200 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 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .637-3071 Streets, Traffic & Transportation Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6860 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Street Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6840 Street/Parkway Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6920 Traffic Signal Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5202 OC Transportation Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .560-6282 www.octa.net Bus Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .636-RIDE U.S. Government Immigration/Naturalization, 290 S. 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