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OF ANAHEIM
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Features
8 Disneyland at 50
On the Cover
8
Mickey Mouse and Disneyland
Resort President Matt Ouimet host
“The Happiest Homecoming On Earth.”
New rides and attractions are part of a global celebration as Anaheim’s
most beloved and popular destination turns 50 in a big way.
13 Through the Decades
A look at how Disneyland and Anaheim have grown together.
14 One on One with Ouimet
©Scott Brinegar
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Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet shares with Anaheim Magazine
highlights of the 50th Anniversary celebration and what Anaheim means
to Disneyland.
Departments
2 City Scene
Mayor Curt Pringle
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez
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Council Member Bob Hernandez
6 Newsmakers
Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E.
Nick Kumpis is the City’s new director of golf instruction; Holli Dorr has been named
a Small Business Person Finalist of the Year 2005.
Council Member Lorri Galloway
City Manager David M. Morgan
Managing Editor John James Nicoletti
7 Building for the Future
2
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.
Lennar plans six housing towers near Angel Stadium in the Platinum Triangle.
16 Calendar of Events
Contributors: Mike Ebbing, Linda Fontes, Kathleen Mitts, John
McClintock, Yvonne Sanders and Bob Tucker.
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.
Anaheim’s New Business Tax Holiday Program starts; the City receives awards
for its innovative efforts to improve neighborhoods; water and energy conservation
tips that will save you money; Youth Center/Police Station and Central Library
construction projects move forward.
17 Business Connection
Low interest energy-efficient loans are available to Anaheim businesses;
Reborn Cabinets is named Small Business of the Year for 2005;
GardenWalk gets new owners and new energy to push the project forward.
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20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites
About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous city. As the
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.
Summer 2005
Anaheim
CITY SCENE
New Fitness Zone
Offers Fun Workout
for Anaheim Youth
Brookfield Homes’ Cantada Square
HE
C ITY
OF
A NAHEIM ’ S C OMMUNITY
Anaheim Receives
Two State Awards
SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS TEAMING WITH
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CITY PROGRAMS
TO TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE YOUTH OBESITY
EPIDEMIC.
Two prestigious awards recognize
Anaheim’s innovative efforts to
improve neighborhoods
Anaheim’s new Youth Fitness Zone at the Downtown Youth
Center, located at 225 South Philadelphia St., offers a healthy,
invigorating and fun workout for youth with education on
healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices. The Fitness Center features a nine-piece Hoist KL Line youth fitness circuit that is
designed for kids to strengthen musculature without placing
undo stress on developing joints and connective tissue.
The Fitness Zone is open to members of the Downtown
Youth Center between the ages of 6 and 17, Monday through
Friday, from 2 to 9 P.M. Youth may work out daily under the
supervision of trained staff.
B UILDING D IVISION
RECEIVED THE C ALIFORNIA B UILDING
DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
(CALBO) FOR ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
EFFORTS , PARTICIPATION IN S TATE A FFAIRS ,
CONTINUOUS STAFF TRAINING AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED HOME IMPROVEMENT HOLIDAY
PROGRAM LAST SPRING.
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For more information, call (714) 765-4508 or visit www.anaheim.net. Summer 2005
THE
The program, which took place between March 1 and May
31, 2004 waived permit and inspection fees to Anaheim residents wishing to make improvements to their homes. It also
provided amnesty to residents who have made improvements
without previously obtaining permits. During the program,
3,653 permits were issued and more than $28.3 million was
invested in Anaheim neighborhoods.
The City’s Redevelopment Agency also was awarded a
California Redevelopment Association (CRA) Award of
Excellence for its successful redevelopment project —
Brookfield Homes’ Cantada Square, a 41-unit, high-quality,
residential development with 20 units reserved for low- and
moderate-income families in West Anaheim. The project was
the winner in the Single-Family Residential category and is
one of 11 projects honored this year for major contributions
to California communities. © Barros & Barros / Getty Images
Anaheim
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CITY SCENE
Youth Center/Police
Station and Central
Library Construction
Projects Move Forward
WO M O R E
A NA H E I M
COMMUNITY
PROJECTS CONTINUE TO MAKE STEADY
PROGRESS.
The City Council recently voted to hire a construction management firm to build the West Anaheim Youth Center and
Police Station. The Council also approved a contract with
an architect to design the first phase of the Central Library
renovation.
GKK Works has been retained to build the 23,000-squarefoot youth center and police station on Beach Boulevard.
The center, located near Schweitzer and Twila Reid Parks, will
address a need for a true multi-purpose facility in the area
and increase public safety presence. The City recently received
a $2.5 million grant from the California Parks and Recreation
Department to include a 10,100-square-foot gymnasium at
the youth center. Plans also call for a computer lab/homework
center, teen activity rooms and a work-out center. The center
is expected to open in spring 2006.
The City Council also voted unanimously to hire CWA AIA,
Inc. to design the initial phase of the Central Library renovation. The firm was selected based on its extensive experience
in library renovation projects. The renovation will include the
expansion and renovation of the Children’s Room, the refurbishing of the library’s exterior, improved lighting and upgrades
to ensure the library is in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Energy-Saving Tips
to Keep You Cool
URING THE SUMMER MONTHS, ANAHEIM
PUBLIC UTILITIES
OFFERS CUSTOMERS
THESE TIPS TO KEEP COOL, CONSERVE ENERGY
AND SAVE MONEY ON AIR CONDITIONING BILLS.
Air Conditioning Savings Tips
Seal heating and air conditioning ducts. Leaky ducts can account for more
than 50 percent of heating and cooling losses. Contact Anaheim Public Utilities
for a free test of your ducts. We will even help pay a portion of the repair.
Give your central air conditioning system an annual tune-up. Maintaining
high efficiency requires proper airflow and refrigerant charge.
If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, do your homework before
buying. Anaheim Public Utilities offers rebates for new, qualifying ENERGY
STAR® rated energy-efficient central and room air conditioning units.
Set your thermostat at the highest comfortable setting. A 78-degree setting
could cut your energy costs by as much as 30 percent, compared with a
70-degree setting.
Turn off the air conditioner and use a fan instead. Fans create a cooling
breeze for much less money and energy than air conditioning.
For more information on energy-saving programs, please call
(714) 939-9020 or visit www.anaheim.net and click on Public
Utilities under City Departments. The West Anaheim Police Station/Youth Center
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Anaheim
CITY SCENE
Forbes Magazine
Values Angels at
$294 Million
N A RECENT RANKING OF MAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALL CLUBS BY VALUE, FORBES MAGAZINE RECENTLY VALUED THE A NAHEIM
A NGELS AT $294 MILLION , UP 22 PERCENT
Anaheim Begins
Preparing for its
150th Anniversary
FROM LAST YEAR WHEN THE TEAM WAS VALUED
AT
$241 MILLION.
The Angels were purchased in 2003 from the Walt Disney
Company for $184 million. The ranking is based on statistics
of the 2004 season, prior to the proposed name change of
the franchise that has been playing in the City-owned Angel
Stadium of Anaheim since 1966.
Forbes’ valuation put the Anaheim ballclub at No. 17 among
the 30 Major League Baseball teams.
The No. 1 team was the New York Yankees. Forbes valued the
team at $950 million. The reigning World Champion Boston
Red Sox checked in at $563 million. The Los Angeles Dodgers
ranked fourth with a value of $424 million. With the City of Anaheim’s 150th anniversary less
than two years away, the Anaheim City Council
has approved a year-long calendar of events and
activities to mark the historic milestone
NAHEIM ’ S
150
TH
ANNIVERSARY IN
2007
IS ENVISIONED TO BE A WORLD - CLASS
CELEBRATION IN WHICH
A NAHEIM
RESI -
DENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND VISITORS CAN
Pay Tribute
to Old Glory
PARTICIPATE.
Events and activities outlined in the concept calendar are
designed to honor the City’s past accomplishments, rich history and culture as well as provide an opportunity to reflect
on Anaheim’s promising future.
The celebration is being planned with the help of an 11member Sesquicentennial Commission, made up of Anaheim
business owners and community leaders who meet on a regular basis.
The Sesquicentennial celebration is planned to begin in
January, 2007 with an Anaheim float in the Tournament of
Roses parade, recognition of the first baby born in Anaheim
in 2007 and the Annual State of the City Address. Each
month will include an event to celebrate 150 years of success,
creativity and imagination, such as the possible unveiling of
an Anaheim History Wall, an All-Time Sports Heroes
Dinner and a business leaders’ event. Many events that
already take place in Anaheim, such as the Cinco de Mayo
celebration and the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, will
also be included in the celebration. F LAG DAY J UNE 12 AT THE
DOWNTOWN CENTER STREET PROMENADE!
ELEBRATE
The Ninth Annual Flag Day Celebration, “A Tribute to Old
Glory,” will take place from 1-2:30 P.M. and will include a parade
with The Dapper Tappers, Tustin Young Marines, and the
Mountain Fifes & Drums. During the celebration, winners of
the annual essay contest will be recognized.
The Flag Day celebration was created nine years ago by the
Anaheim Flag Day Committee to bring awareness to young
people about the significance of the American flag and what
it stands for. As part of the program, the committee created
an essay contest and each year invites students from throughout Anaheim to write an essay entitled “What the Flag Means
to Me.” Anaheim
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CITY SCENE
New Anaheim
Businesses
Receive Tax Breaks
The City’s innovative program waives fees
through July 29 and offers amnesty
to existing businesses
Water Wisely
and Save Money
This Summer
HERE’ S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO
OPEN A BUSINESS IN ANAHEIM.
On April 15, the City Council kicked off
an innovative program that eliminates
specific government fees and offers enticing incentives to new business owners.
The New Business Tax Holiday originally proposed at the Mayor’s State of the
City address runs through July 29 and exempts businesses
that start in Anaheim from the business license tax, application
processing fee and home occupation registration fee for the
first year. In addition, the program will enable businesses currently operating in Anaheim without a license to obtain one
without paying penalties or fines.
To further encourage new businesses, the Anaheim
Chamber of Commerce will offer a free one-year membership to new business owners taking advantage of the program and Anaheim Public Utilities will suspend the service
connection fee for both water and electric services for new
business customers.
Utilities is also offering the following business-related
programs: Low-Interest Energy Efficiency Loans; Small Business Energy Assistance Management; SmarTimer Irrigation
Controller Rebate; Change the Lights; Air Conditioning Load
Control; Water Use Survey; and Save Water-Save a Buck Rebate.
To apply for a business license or a waiver during the New
Business Tax Holiday Program, complete an application and
mail it or deliver it to the Business License Division on the
first floor of City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Completed
applications must be postmarked on or before July 29. If
applying in person, applications must be received by 5 P.M.
on July 29.
C ALIFORNIANS ,
HOME’S MONTHLY
F YOU ARE LIKE MOST
OVER HALF OF YOUR
WATER CONSUMPTION IS USED OUTSIDE TO
IRRIGATE YOUR LANDSCAPING.
And like many people, you may even be using twice the
amount of water your yard really needs. With that in mind,
here are a few tips from Anaheim Public Utilities for maintaining a green lawn and healthy plants using less water:
Irrigation Conservation Tips
Water your lawn in the early morning when winds are calm and temperatures are cool to minimize evaporation.
Periodically check your sprinklers when they are running and adjust
accordingly to prevent overspray onto sidewalks or driveways.
Locate and repair any leaks and replace broken sprinkler heads.
Use a broom, instead of the hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks.
Spread a three- to four-inch layer of organic mulch around trees and
plants to conserve soil moisture.
Consider upgrading your existing irrigation system’s operable irrigation
clock/controller with a new state-of-the-art controller that manages the
amount of water applied to your landscape based upon local weather
conditions and the water needs of your plants. Call the new SmarTimer
Irrigation Controller Rebate Program at 1-866-846-3725 to see if you
qualify for a rebate.
For more information about the New Business Tax Holiday
program, call the Business License Division at (714) 765-5194 or
visit www.anaheim.net. For more information about Anaheim
Public Utilities’ incentives, call (714) 765-4250. For more information on using water wisely, call (714) 765-4250
or visit Anaheim Public Utilities at www.anaheim.net. 5
Summer 2005
Anaheim
NEWSMAKERS
Anaheim Business
Woman Named
SBA Small Business
City Hires New Person Finalist
Director of Golf of the Year
Instruction
Nick Kumpis
DORR, PRESIDENT OF ANAHEIMBASED HOLLISTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, HAS BEEN NAMED A S MALL BUSINESS
PERSON FINALIST OF THE YEAR 2005 BY THE
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SANTA
ANA DISTRICT OFFICE.
OLLI
ICK KUMPIS HAS BEEN HIRED AS THE NEW
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION FOR ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE AND DAD MILLER
GOLF COURSE.
As Director of Instruction, Kumpis conducts private lessons with video analysis, group classes, golf schools and junior programs at the new Anaheim Hills Golf Academy and
Dad Miller Golf Academy. In addition to classes for students
of all abilities, the golf academies offer junior, beginnersonly and women-only classes, as well as a one-day golf school
that includes range instruction and course management
during 18 holes with Kumpis.
Kumpis has extensive experience with golfers of all levels
and is highly skilled in video swing analysis. In the last five
years, he has taught golf in more than 20 states with the ESPN
Golf Schools (formerly the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools),
where he is a lead instructor.
As an ESPN Golf Schools Top 25 instructor, Kumpis frequently contributes to ESPN.com’s Instructor Mailbag, offering tips and answering golf questions. He has also recorded
video tips featured on ESPN Motion within the Golf home
page of ESPN.com and on Lexus.com.
Kumpis has worked at the Pelican Hill Golf Academy with
Golf Magazine Top 100 instructors Glenn Deck and Dr. David
Wright, and was lead instructor for the American Youth Golf
League in Yorba Linda and Newport Beach with Seth Glasco,
also featured in Golf Magazine’s Top 100 issue.
“Holli Dorr’s ability to establish and sustain her business
in a male-dominated industry is remarkable,” said Small Business Administration (SBA) District Director Sandy Sutton,
announcing her selection.
Hollister Construction Company is a general contracting
firm that provides construction and related services for tenant improvement projects to clients throughout California.
Since 1992, Hollister Construction has established a reputation for excellence with a diverse portfolio of successfully
completed projects.
Prior to Hollister Construction Company, Dorr worked her
way up the corporate ladder from bookkeeper in 1978 for a
landscape and engineering firm to that of a CFO in a midsize general contracting firm in 1992. Soon after she joined
that firm she discovered the company was insolvent and spent
the next year liquidating the assets to keep the firm out of
bankruptcy.
Dorr eventually purchased the shell corporation, which
included a contractor’s license, changed the name to Hollister
Construction Company, and was on her way to becoming a
successful entrepreneur. Revenues for 2005 are expected to
exceed $10 million.
Dorr was recently honored locally at the SBA’s Small Business Awards Luncheon as part of a nationwide salute to
small business. For more information or to sign up for lessons, contact
Anaheim Hills Golf Course at (714) 998-3041 or Dad Miller Golf
Course at (714) 765-3481. Please visit www.anaheim.net to check
the rates and schools offered. Anaheim
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BUILDING
FUTURE
FOR THE
Lennar Plans Six
High-Rise Housing
Towers in the
Platinum Triangle
Development would add more than
1,600 housing units to the area
ENNAR
CORPORATION
HAS ANNOUNCED
with 100,000 square feet of shops at ground level and condominiums and apartments above.
The project is one of several announced for the Platinum
Triangle, which is centered around Angel Stadium and the
Arrowhead Pond and is poised to become a vibrant 24-hour,
high-density, mixed-use, urban environment unique to
Orange County and Southern California.
The City Council’s approval last year of a new opportunities-based General Plan has made developments like this
possible, along with improved transportation options and
additional green space.
PLANS TO BUILD SIX HIGH-RISE HOUSING
P LATINUM T RIANGLE —
AN AREA ENVISIONED AS ORANGE COUNTY’S
NEW DOWNTOWN.
TOWERS IN THE
As proposed, the towers would add 1,619 more apartments
and condominiums in a plan that would dramatically change
the look of this bustling area.
One tower could be as high as 33 stories, making it the
County’s tallest residential building. The development
would also feature two residential
buildings at 24 stories and three at
23 stories. Lennar, which is based
in Miami, plans to center everything
around a
main street
When completed, the Platinum Triangle could include up
to 9,175 residences and more than 7 million square feet of
commercial space. So far, including Lennar’s proposal, the City has approved or received
plans for 4,788 housing
units and at least
142,000 square feet
of restaurants,
shops and other
commercial uses.
As part of the project,
Lennar would replace several small
industrial buildings along Gene Autry
Way and Katella Avenue on 30 acres south
and west of Katella Avenue and St. College Avenue.
Overall, Lennar is planning to build about 3,000 homes
in Anaheim. Photos and schematics courtesy of: IBI Group
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Disney gets ready to celebrate
its 50th Anniversary in Anaheim
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in Florida, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan and
Disneyland Resort Paris in France. The celebration also will include the opening of Hong
Kong Disneyland.
It’s been one big thrill ride after another since
Walt Disney christened Disneyland on July 17,
1955 and ushered in a new era for theme
park entertainment.
few short weeks ago, Disney officials
kicked off an 18-month party celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. “The Happiest Homecoming On
Earth” will stretch throughout the world as 10
Disney theme parks join together for the first
time ever to honor the original. New shows and
attractions will premiere at the Disneyland
Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort
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Anaheim
A Memorable First Day
O
n that day, a parade of guests and dignitaries were
invited to a VIP opening highlighted by a live 90minute television special on ABC. People started
arriving hours before the event, creating a traffic jam
with cars backed up seven miles on the Santa Ana Freeway.
Hollywood’s elite, including Charlton Heston,
Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas, Eddie Fisher and
Debbie Reynolds joined nearly 30,000 guests, along
with countless people holding counterfeit tickets,
creating long lines everywhere.
Nationwide, 90 million viewers tuned in to the
90-minute television broadcast, “Dateline Disneyland.” Billed as the “biggest live telecast in history,”
the television show featured 24 cameras, a staff of
hundreds and was hosted by Art Linkletter, Ronald
Reagan and Bob Cummings.
But the grand opening of Disneyland wasn’t without problems. Rides broke down shortly after opening and restaurants and refreshment stands ran out of
food and drink. Workmen were still planting trees. Some guests
complained about the heat due to a lack of shade and not
nearly enough drinking fountains—the result of a plumber
strike. Ladies wearing high heels even noticed themselves
sinking into the freshly poured asphalt on Main Street, softened by the heat. Occasionally someone would lean against a
just-painted building which had not had enough time to dry.
Still, the opening of Disneyland was considered an overall
success and the next day, the first public guests admitted through
the turnstiles were two children, Christine Vess, 5, and Michael
Schwartner, 7, who received lifetime passes to the park.
Wa
lt
Dis
ney
Walt, committed to ensuring his personal dream would be
a success, began working with his staff to overcome the problems encountered the first day of low ride capacity, congested
walkways, traffic jams and slow food service. He spent his
days and nights at the park observing guests, ride operators,
food servers, merchandise and custodial hosts and hostesses
and he continually asked questions in his search to improve
what was to become the most successful venture of his
accomplished career.
Just seven short weeks after opening day, Disneyland welcomed its one millionth guest.
A Special Way to Celebrate 50 Years in the Community
Disneyland Resort contributes $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim
n honor of its 50th anniversary,
and as a way to thank the community, the Disneyland Resort
recently donated $1 million to the Boys
and Girls Clubs of Anaheim at a ceremony including Disneyland President Matt
Ouimet, the Mayor and City Council.
The gift signifies the largest amount of
money the organization has received in
its 16-year history.
The contribution will fund a Saturday
activity program, support operating
expenses of a new club site opening
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later this year and help launch a new
endowment.
In 2004, the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Anaheim served an average of 400 children a day, or 70,000 children a year,
through its four sites.
“Disney continues to help make a
difference in the lives of our children.
Since our opening in 1989, the Disneyland Resort and its cast members have
provided hundreds of thousands of
dollars in support through cash, inkind donations and volunteer service,”
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said Michael Baker, executive director
of Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim.
The Resort’s community commitment began with Walt Disney when
he opened Disneyland in 1955. In
2004 alone, the Resort and its cast
members contributed nearly $10 million in cash, in-kind donations and
volunteer service to hundreds of nonprofit organizations, touching the lives
of thousands of residents in Southern California. A Truly Golden Anniversary
Adding to the celebration, Sleeping Beauty Castle has been
transformed into a breathtaking focal-point, draped in swaths
of richly colored finery, royal banners and precious stones,
decorated in gold and topped by five regal turret “crowns.”
Park goers can also experience the all-new “Walt Disney’s
Parade of Dreams,” featuring one of the largest casts of Disney
characters and performers ever assembled.
Also recently debuting is an all-new fireworks spectacular
called “Remember . . . Dreams Come True.” It is the most
elaborate Disney fireworks display in history and is highlighted by an incredible musical score, dramatic pyrotechnics,
lighting effects and a whole new generation of never-beforeseen fireworks.
“Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters”
is a new Tomorrowland attraction
that allows guests to pilot their own
Star Cruiser through a comical
interactive space mission.
oday, the original investment of $17 million and 18
attractions has grown to more than 60 attractions at
Disneyland, spawned a second theme park next door
and is the anchor for a chain of 10 theme parks worldwide. More than 100 million guests visit these parks every year.
That’s certainly reason to celebrate the original, which
Disney is doing in grand style. Disney has decided to make
every guest be a winner by adding a full complement of new
rides and attractions to commemorate the 50th anniversary.
To kick things off, in early May, the Main Street Opera House
in Disneyland’s Town Square launched the park’s milestone
anniversary with the premiere of “Disneyland—The First
50 Years.” Produced exclusively for the 18-month long
“The Happiest Homecoming On Earth” celebration, the
all-new attraction features a specially created historical exhibit and a nostalgic film journey through the
first five decades of the Disneyland story.
The attraction begins in the Opera House
lobby where guests enjoy a detailed exhibit of
artifacts including authentic attraction models,
concept artwork, layouts and maps that tell the
fascinating story of how Walt Disney and his
original team of “Imagineers” conceived,
designed and built the world’s first Disney
theme park.
A focal point of the exhibit is the
original pencil aerial schematic of
Disneyland created by legendary
Disney Imagineer Herb Ryman.
Created by Ryman and Walt Disney
over a weekend in 1954, the rendering was the very first overall
visual interpretation of the Disneyland concept.
Inside the main theater guests
enjoy a newly produced film
retrospective highlighting the
first five decades of Disneyland.
Using archival photographs, familiar Disney tunes, narration by Walt
Disney himself and newly discovered film
footage (most of which has not been seen in
nearly 50 years) audiences can relive their own
favorite Disneyland memories.
Following the film, guests enjoy an exhibit
showcasing the Disneyland that never was,
including the stories and artwork of attractions and shows
planned but never realized. The exhibit also offers hints of
what’s to come in the years ahead.
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Parad
e of D
reams
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Anaheim
nta
in
eered” 21st century thrill attraction, featuring a new queue
and Space Port, redesigned rockets, a new on-board audio
soundtrack and “out of this world” new effects, plus a few
other surprises.
Next door, Disney’s California Adventure has also gotten
into the celebration mode with the debut of “Block Party
Bash.” Guests can suddenly find themselves surrounded by
rollicking music, excitement and fun at this party starring
popular characters from animated Pixar movies including
Woody and Buzz from “Toy Story,” Mike and Sully from
“Monsters, Inc.” and the superheroes from “The Incredibles.”
Sp
ace
Mo
u
Riders twist, turn and fire
personal laser cannons for
points that help to protect
outer space from the forces
of the evil Emperor Zurg!
Long-time Disneyland
fans will also have reason
to cheer with the re-opening of “Space Mountain.”
This Disneyland favorite
returns as a re-“ImaginThe Disney Impact
More to Come?
Disney’s financial impact
on Anaheim and beyond
is tremendous.
W
hat happens when the 50th Anniversary celebration is over? Disney officials won’t say, instead
preferring to focus all their energies on the party
at hand and with good reason. Right now, all eyes
are focused on the original theme park. With an impressive
line-up of new attractions and entertainment, those eyes
are going to be on Disneyland for quite some time. And
that means that the world’s attention is also going be on
Anaheim. The Disneyland Resort indicated the Resort’s economic impact on the State was estimated
at $3.6 billion annually.
About 96 percent of this impact is associated with the Anaheim Resort area and nearby
hotels. This study did not include visitation to the Anaheim Convention Center.
Annual taxes generated for area cities and counties is estimated at $225 million.
Anaheim’s hotel room taxes are expected to be about $64 million for the current fiscal
year, due in large part to the Resort.
50th Anniversary photography courtesy of: Disney
Disney is Orange County’s largest private employer with about 20,000 workers.
Overall, tourism generates $7.3 billion in spending in Orange County annually. About 43.6
million people visited Orange County in 2004.
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The City of Anaheim has always been a place where
vision, creativity and leadership go hand in hand.
Decades
So it’s no surprise that in the early 1950s when Walt Disney was looking
for a site to build his own personal dream—an amusement park that
would become the “Happiest Place on Earth”—he chose 160 acres of
land right here in Anaheim.
Disneyland and Anaheim
Grow Together
Disney had looked at several locations in Burbank, Long Beach, Palos
Verdes and Canoga Park before finding the ideal location on an orange
grove in Anaheim and City leaders opened their arms to the adventurous
ground breaking plan.
Over the years, Disneyland and Anaheim have grown together. Following
are several milestones in their development.
Construction of Disneyland
1950’s It began in 1954 when the construction of Disneyland was announced
to the world and Walt Disney asked
hotelier Jack Wrather to build the Resort
area’s first large hotel, the Disneyland
Hotel. That paved the way for others
to invest in the burgeoning Resort area,
which had fewer than 100 hotel rooms at
the time. At the same time, Interstate 5
opened through Anaheim. Although it
was only two lanes in either direction,
it played a major role in attracting guests
to the Resort area and continues to provide easy access to the booming area.
Anaheim Hilton and Towers
Harry S. Truman
Nikita Kruschev
In 1957 Disneyland welcomed its 10
millionth visitor. Among the guests
visiting the park that year was President
Truman. In 1959 Chairman Nikita Kruschev
of the Soviet Union expressed a desire
to visit Disneyland, but his request was
denied by U.S. government officials,
sparking an international incident.
1970’s Throughout the
1970s the Convention
Center was a favorite for
popular music promoters and hosted
numerous notable acts including Elvis.
Fans lined up three days in advance
with sleeping bags laid out from the
box office to Katella Avenue. On July 4,
1979 Disneyland welcomed the first birth
at the park with the arrival of Teresa
Salcedo born near Main Street.
1980’s The Convention Center’s bread
and butter shifted from concerts to
trade shows and special events in the
‘80s. On May 23, 1984 the Anaheim
Hilton and Towers, the largest hotel in
Southern California, opened with 1,576
rooms and 88 suites. In summer 1984
the Convention Center hosted two
Olympic wrestling events. In December
1985 Disneyland celebrated its 30th
anniversary by releasing more than one
million balloons at 2 P.M.
Downtown Disney
2000’s In 2000 the Convention Center
expansion was completed, making it the
largest convention facility on the West
Coast and one of the 10 largest in the
nation. Downtown Disney opened on
January 12, 2001 and Disney’s California
Adventure opened February 8, 2001.
May 5, 2005 Disneyland celebrated 50
years with “The Happiest Homecoming
On Earth.”
Disneyland
Disneyland Hotel
1950
Disneyland opened July 17, 1955 at
1313 S. Harbor Blvd. The 13th letter of
the alphabet is “M,” leading some to
believe the address refers to “MM”—
the initials of Mickey Mouse. City planners
indicate this is only a coincidence. The
Disneyland Hotel also opened in 1955.
1960
Walt Disney
1960’s In 1961 Anaheim business leaders organized as the
Anaheim Visitor and Convention
Bureau and began making Anaheim
a year-round tourist destination. On
December 15, 1966 Disneyland, Anaheim
and the world mourned the death of
Walt Disney. On July 12, 1967 the
Anaheim Convention Center opened.
In its first year, it hosted more than
1.25 million guests.
1980
1970
Anaheim Convention Center concert
Anaheim Convention Center
Disney’s California
Adventure
2000
1990
1990’s In 1996 Disneyland announced
plans for Disney’s California Adventure
and Downtown Disney. In 1996,
Anaheim began landscaping, signage
and infrastructure improvements to
the Resort area as well as an expansion
of the Convention Center to ensure
the area remains a major tourist and
convention destination.
“The Happiest
Homecoming
On Earth”
Arial view of Disneyland
Anaheim Convention Center
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Ouimet
t’s a weekday morning
on Main Street, U.S.A.
and Matt Ouimet stands
among the guests who
have come from all over the
world to spend the day at
Disneyland.
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A handson leader,
Ouimet,
President of
the Disneyland
Resort, is known for his regular and frequent walks through Disneyland, and
Disney’s California Adventure parks,
the Downtown Disney District, and the
Resort hotels. The most rewarding part
of his job, he says, is listening to guests
and cast members, hearing the history
and heritage of the Disneyland Resort
from their perspective.
An employee of the Walt Disney Co.
since 1989, Ouimet has held a series of
senior executive positions in the areas
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of Finance, Business Development and
New Business Initiatives at Walt Disney
World Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Vacation Club and Disney’s
Wide World of Sports. Prior to becoming president of the Disneyland Resort
in October 2003, Ouimet served as president of the Disney Cruise Line —
where his continued focus on the quality of the guest experience produced
some of the highest guest satisfaction
ratings of any Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts vacation experience.
Those experiences coupled with a
leadership style that emphasizes careful attention to detail; instilling pride
and a team environment among cast
members; and a strong commitment to
giving back to the community has helped prepare him for the biggest event in
Disney theme park history—Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary, the “Happiest
Homecoming On Earth.”
Recently, Ouimet shared with
Anaheim Magazine highlights of the
50th Anniversary celebration and what
Anaheim means to Disneyland.
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How is working at Disneyland
different from the other positions
you’ve held at Disney, especially
as you prepare for the 50th
Anniversary celebration?
What’s truly interesting are all the similarities. Whether you work on a Disney
Cruise ship, in an office or in one of our
parks, hotels or restaurants, we focus on
enhancing the guest experience, maintaining a keen attention to detail and
creating memories that last a lifetime.
But certainly the history here—the fact
that this park is the only one Walt set
foot in; that Disneyland launched an
entire industry and changed the way
families vacation—makes it very unique and special.
The 50th Anniversary celebration
has been a tremendous undertaking, organized over several
years. What has been the biggest
challenge in preparing for
the celebration?
Our team has done a fantastic job of refreshing Disneyland for the celebration
and has been working very hard. Over
the past year, nearly every attraction was
touched in some way. Whether it was a
fresh coat of paint or a complete makeover, everyone teamed together to set
the stage in a special way for this milestone celebration. We are thrilled to
invite anyone who has ever been to
Disneyland or ever dreamed of visiting
to “come home” and join us for the
“Happiest Homecoming On Earth.”
Disneyland Park looks
wonderful and the new
attractions and shows are
receiving impressive reviews
from around the world. Give us
a quick overview of how you’ll
continue the celebration for
the next 18 months.
This is the largest celebration in Disney
theme park history, so there are many
©Scott Brinegar
Walt Disney once said, “The greatest
moments in life are not concerned with
selfish achievement, but rather with the
things we do for the people in need.”
Five decades later that philosophy still
rings true at the Disneyland Resort as we
continue making magic in the community. Through many of our community
relations programs, we provide assistance to help make a difference. In 2004
alone, we provided nearly $10 million in
cash, in-kind services and volunteerism
from our 20,000 Cast Members to benefit thousands of people throughout
Orange County.
Disney President Matt Ouimet (Front Row: Fifth from left) and cast members from the Disneyland Resort.
plans to continue the excitement well
past the actual 50 th anniversary of
Disneyland on July 17, 2005. Disney
Cruise Line will continue its first-ever
West Coast sailing until the end of
August and then we will celebrate the
opening of Hong Kong Disneyland on
September 12. Throughout the 18month celebration, both here and
throughout the world, there will be
many surprises as we continue bringing the enchantment of Disney to new
and familiar audiences.
How will the local community
benefit from Disneyland’s
50th Anniversary?
With the global spotlight shining on
Anaheim and Orange County during
the 18-month celebration, people from
around the world will see why Walt
picked Anaheim to be the site of his
first theme park. We are proud to be the
largest employer in Orange County, generating an annual economic impact of
$3.6 billion. Additionally, the Disneyland Resort and its visitors who stay in
the Anaheim Resort Area and surround-
ing locations, generate $225 million in
taxes to various Southern California
cities and counties. We believe the global visibility of the 50th anniversary will
add to the overall economic impact
shared by businesses in the community.
Since the beginning, Anaheim
and Disney have always enjoyed
mutual success because of the
great partnership they have
together. What does the City of
Anaheim mean to Disneyland?
Disneyland is a very special place and
so is Anaheim. Through the decades, we
have grown up together, shared many
successes and forged a strong partnership. This legacy of working closely together is one of the reasons the Disneyland Resort has thrived for 50 years. We
are proud that Anaheim is known as the
place where the magic all began.
When you reflect on Disneyland’s
impact on Anaheim over the
past 50 years what are you
most proud of?
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Disney’s magic has evolved
over the years so that we have
seen advancing technology
replace E tickets and outdated
attractions. Are there any new
rides we can expect to see at
Disneyland in the next few
years? Will any old favorites
be brought back to life?
We constantly work with the Imagineers
at Walt Disney Imagineering to incorporate feedback from our Guests and
use breakthrough technology to create
immersive new experiences. They are
“imagineering” several new ideas, so
stay tuned. One of the most anticipated
attraction re-launches is Space Mountain
on July 15, 2005. Once open, Guests will
find it to be the same classic, iconic
attraction that they have always known
and loved, but even better with new
special effects and technology.
After the 18-month celebration,
what lies ahead for the
Disneyland Resort?
We will continue creating magic and
memories that last a lifetime for guests
that visit us, whether they are from
around the corner in Anaheim or from
throughout the world. As Walt Disney
was fond of saying, “Disneyland will
never be completed as long as there is
imagination left in the world.” Summer 2005
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CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Upcoming events at
Public events at
Selected events at
Upcoming shows at
Arrowhead
Pond of
Anaheim
Anaheim
Convention
Center
The Grove
of Anaheim
House of Blues
2695 E. Katella Avenue
(714) 704-2420
800 West Katella Avenue
(714) 765-8950
11 June
18 June
3 June
5 June
Freestyle Explosion
California Tae Kwon Do
Teena Marie
Average White Band
2200 East Katella Avenue
(714) 712-2700
Downtown Disney
(714) 778-BLUE
26 June
11 June
8, 12-13 June
Empressa Frias Dance
Robert Fripp
Bad Religion
24 June
21-27 June
16-17 June
Tony Hawk’s
Boom Boom Huckjam Tour
Grease
Kottonmouth Kings
30 June
Taste of Anaheim
1-4 July
Joel Osteen
27 July -7 August
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Anime Expo
Boz Scaggs
7-8 July
13 July
14-17 July
30 July
US Futsal
Tournament
Mark Cohn and Suzanne Vega
24 June
Bo Diddley
20 July
16 July
An Evening with Bruce Hornsby
Empressa Frias Dance
12 August
23 July
Gypsy Kings
The Funk Brothers
28 August
28 August
4 August
Oldies but Goodies Show
James Brown
Devo
20-28
August
Southern California
Home and Garden Show
15-21 August
2005 World
Badminton Championships
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BUSINESS
CONNECTION
A NAHEIM B USINESSES
ARE H ONORED WITH
O.C. T OURISM
C OUNCIL S ERVICE
E XCELLENCE AWARDS
O RANGE C OUNTY
TOURISM COUNCIL HAS
RECOGNIZED SEVERAL ANAHE
HEIM BUSINESSES FOR THEIR
EFFORTS IN CREATING POSITIVE
EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS TO
ORANGE COUNTY.
The seventh annual awards banquet
honored service employees in eight
categories, including the following
employees:
Your business,
Olinda Cisneros—Hilton Anaheim.
A room attendant at the Hilton Anaheim
since 1987, Anaheim resident Cisneros
has received kudos from guests for her
thoughtfulness and extra efforts that—
as one guest put it—“make the Hilton a
special place to stay.”
Dale Smoot—Disneyland Resort.
Smoot, a day custodial lead in the
Esplanade area of the two Disney parks,
has been a Disney cast member since
1992. Smoot says that going above and
beyond job performance is part of what
he enjoys about his work.
Pepe Avila — Anaheim / Orange
County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
In just two years with the AOCVCB,
Avila has made an impact on visitors
with his communication skills in both
English and Spanish. A native of Mexico
who now resides in Anaheim, he works
with the Latin American team to forge
closer working relationships with tourism providers there.
Moises Carranza—Goofy’s Kitchen,
Disneyland Resort. To Carranza, catering to guests’ special needs is a natural
outgrowth of his position as a sous chef
focused on food safety and quality. The
23-year Disney veteran extends that
concern to helping guests with allergies
or medical conditions receive specially
prepared meals so they can better enjoy
their time at the resort.
Teamwork Award—Anaheim Marriott Bell Desk. This bell staff consistently earns kudos for its efficiency,
courtesy and willingness to go beyond
the call of duty in assisting guests. The
Teamwork Award recognizes a department or group of frontline tourism professionals who, as a team, consistently
perform to the highest standards of customer service. your home,
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TWO N EW D OWNTOWN
R ESTAURANTS D EBUT
WO NEW RESTAURANTS
CAN BE FOUND IN
D OWNTOWN A NAHEIM AS
THE CITY’S REVITALIZATION
EFFORTS CONTINUE.
HE
GARDENWALK OUT-
DOOR MALL AND HOTEL
COMPLEX IN THE
R E S O RT
A NAHEIM
I S E X P E C T E D TO
B R E A K G RO U N D B Y
2006
AFTER A CHANGE IN OWNERS
ON THE PROJECT.
Earlier this year, Pacific Coast Capital
Partners announced that they had formed a joint venture with Anaheim Development, LLC—a partnership between
San Diego-based Excel Realty Holdings,
Santa Barbara-based KBM Enterprises,
LLC and Richard J. Nordlund. Together,
the partners have extensive experience in
working on similar complexes throughout the country, including Ghirardelli
Square in San Francisco.
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Originally planned for 29 acres on
Harbor Boulevard across from the entrance to the Disneyland Resort, under
the new owners it will be scaled back
to 19 acres. GardenWalk is expected to
cost about $450 million and include
three new hotels, 400,000 square feet
of retail space and a 2,800-car parking structure.
Construction of the first phase of
retail, consisting of more than 260,000
square feet, is anticipated to begin in
January 2006 with completion scheduled for June 2007.
The joint venture’s business plan
also includes the development of
hotels up to approximately 1,100
rooms. Development on the hotel portion of the site is expected to begin in
January 2006.
“The retail portion of the development will cater to tourists as well as the
growing resident population in Anaheim. The project will add approximately 800 jobs and will be a large
pedestrian-friendly mixed-use development for the City of Anaheim,” said
Hal Pohl, vice president of Pacific Coast
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N EW O WNERS TAKE
O VER D EVELOPMENT
OF R ESORT A REA’ S
G ARDEN WALK
P ROJECT
The Off-Broadway Bistro at the
Heritage Forum opened in early April
across the street from City Hall at 201 E.
Broadway Ave. Owner David Bucks, a
restaurant veteran who helped start
California Pizza Kitchens, has created a
casual breakfast and lunch eatery serving
gourmet American comfort food ranging from crepes to wood fired pizzas,
sandwiches and lasagna. The restaurant
also is available for groups up to 85
people for meetings in the evenings. All
menu items run in the $7-$10 range.
Off-Broadway Bistro is open MondayFriday, 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. and on Sunday for
brunch from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Call (714)
776-5000 or visit www.off-broadwaybistro.com for more information.
Also downtown is the Boomerang
Grill & Sports Bar, which opened at 195
Center Street Promenade in late March.
Offering a menu of burgers, sandwiches,
salads, pastas and chicken dishes in an
upscale but casual environment, Boomerang is currently open for lunch from
11 A . M . to 2:30 P. M . daily. Take out
food is available. Call (714) 999-8699
or visit www.BoomerangBar.com for
more information. BUSINESS
CONNECTION
U TILITIES D EDICATES
THE C ITY ’ S F IRST
F UEL C ELL E LECTRIC
G ENERATOR
NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES RECENTLY DEDICATED
ITS FIRST FUEL CELL , A
200
KILOWATT UNIT LOCATED AT
EAST ANAHEIM POLICE
S TATION AND C OMMUNITY
CENTER.
© Scott VanDyke/Getty Images
THE
This evolving technology uses natural
gas as a source of hydrogen to generate
1.5 million kWh of electricity a year
with limited pollution. That’s enough
electricity to power more than 250 typical Anaheim homes for a year. The
power generated by the fuel cell will first
serve the East Anaheim Police Station
and Community Center with excess
power exported to the utility grid.
To help offset the cost of purchasing
and installing the fuel cell, Anaheim
Public Utilities was awarded a $200,000
grant from the U.S. Department of
Energy. SBA S ELECTS
R EBORN C ABINETS
AS FAMILY-O WNED
B USINESS OF THE
Y EAR 2005
EBORN
CABINETS
OF
A NA H E I M H A S B E E N
NAMED THE 2005 FAMILYOWNED B USINESS OF THE
YEAR BY THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SANTA
ANA DISTRICT OFFICE.
Owners Brenda and Vinny Nardolillo
opened their business in a 1,200-squarefoot warehouse with a $300 table saw
in May 1983. The company has since ex-
panded to a 40,000-square-foot facility
and has 110 employees. Reborn Cabinets is an elite custom cabinet design
and manufacturer, offering luxury
products for both residential and commercial locations.
Revenues have increased 86 percent
in the last three years and were at $13
million for 2004.
During the first years of the business,
the Service Corps of Retired Executives
(SCORE), a program partially funded
and sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, provided business
counseling and other assistance that
helped the success of the business.
As a result of SCORE assistance, Reborn Cabinets has doubled its staff and
introduced new product lines to meet
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E NERGY E FFICIENT
L OW -I NTEREST L OAN
P ROGRAM N OW
AVAILABLE TO
S MALL B USINESSES
NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES IS OFFERING LOW-RATE
FINANCING TO ALLOW SMALL
BUSINESSES TO CREATE A MORE
ENERGY-EFFICIENT OFFICE ENVIRONMENT.
Loans of up to $350,000 are available for qualifying customers at a low
interest rate with no points, no loan or
application fees and up to eight years
to pay.
Utilities’ Low Interest Energy Efficiency Loans may be used for lighting,
weatherization, co-generation, management systems, heating and air conditioning upgrades, alternate energy systems,
refrigeration system improvements, as
well as other projects that conserve energy, produce energy or help manage load.
Funding is available through the State
Assistance Fund for Enterprise, Business
and Industrial Development Corporation (SAFE-BIDCO). The program includes a free comprehensive energy audit
and analysis to identify energy uses and
needs, and to evaluate the feasibility of
potential measures to improve efficiency.
Most small businesses, landlords and
nonprofit organizations are eligible, but
some restrictions apply. After reviewing
applications for eligibility, SAFE-BIDCO
will acknowledge acceptable applications
within five working days.
For more information, visit the SAFEBIDCO Web site at www.safe-bidco.com,
or call Anaheim Public Utilities at (714)
765-4250, or send an e-mail to program
administrator Jan Roosevelt at jroosevelt@
anaheim.net.
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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. Katella Avenue
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-2400
www.arrowheadpond.com
Mighty Ducks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-2700
www.mightyducks.com
Convention Center, 800 W. Katella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950
Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8900
Visitor & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8888
www.anaheimoc.org
Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-4000
www.disneyland.com
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
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
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
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
Anaheim
Spring 2005
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6951
Report Street Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6860
Employment www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html
Anaheim Career Employment Center
50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #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) 724-2500
Housing Information
Fair Housing Council
Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558-4159
Landlord-Tenant Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .569-0823
Homeless Shelters (Referral) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 600-4357
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
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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191
Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-6510
Senior Citizens Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4510
Records
City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166
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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 683-1000
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . .628-4900
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. Anaheim Blvd. . . . .(800) 375-5283
Postal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 275-8777
Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213
Voter Information
City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166
County Registrar of Voters
1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567-7600
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You know us as a world-class convention facility. But, for more than 35 years,
the Anaheim Convention Center has also been your gracious host for important community events as well. With our recent $177 million makeover, we’re
looking sharper than ever. That means we’re ready to make your next occasion
the most memorable affair that it can be. Let us host your wedding, reunion,
retirement party, fund-raiser or any other special event for as little as 10 people.
Our experienced staff knows how to get it right, the first time and every time.
Call us and start enjoying one of the finest advantages that Anaheim has to offer.
To find out more about booking your next event at the Anaheim Convention Center, call us at (714) 765-8920
Come
Taste
the Best
of
Anaheim
The 10 th Annual Taste of
Anaheim
June 30, 2005 at The Grove of Anaheim
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F F I N E C U I S I N E A N D E N T E RTA I N M E N T H O S T E D
B Y A N A H E I M ’ S M O S T P O P U L A R R E S TAU R A N T S
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Includes tastes from all participating restaurants. Beverages not included.
Advance purchase recommended as this popular event may sell out.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
call the Anaheim Chamber at (714) 758-0222 or visit www.tasteofanaheim.com
Presented by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce
IF UNDELIVERABLE,
DO NOT RETURN
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RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
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U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ANAHEIM, CA
PERMIT NO. 456