Voices - City of Anaheim

On the Cover
Henry and Susan Samueli have purchased the
Mighty Ducks, ushering in a new era for the team,
hockey fans and the City of Anaheim.
©Henry DiRocco
Mayor Curt Pringle
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez
Council Member Bob Hernandez
Council Member Lorri Galloway
Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E.
City Manager David M. Morgan
Managing Editor John James Nicoletti
Contributors: Suzi Brown, Mike Ebbing, Linda Fontes, Lauren
McIntosh, Nikki Moreno, Jane Newell, Meghan Schinderle, Julie Sediq
Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim.
Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing
Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805.
The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of
government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at
City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager
oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the
City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have
concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call
specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or
the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162.
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Features
8 A New Chapter for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
What the Samuelis’ purchase of the Mighty Ducks means
for hockey fans and Anaheim.
12 A “Grand” Vision
A look at the City’s plans to unite its two major economic engines—
the Platinum Triangle and the Anaheim Resort.
14 Spooky Sights and Sounds in Anaheim
Just in time for Halloween, tales of ghosts in Anaheim.
Departments
2 City Scene
Anaheim’s Planning Department receives awards; the USA Men’s Volleyball team
comes to town; Anaheim Public Utilities sponsors winning schools in the Solar Cup
Boat Races; Anaheim residents benefit from street and freeway improvements.
6 Building for the Future
Thinking about buying a new home? Here’s a glimpse of the residential construction
planned or underway throughout Anaheim.
7 Calendar of Events
16 Business Connection
City Council reduces business license tax; Tourism increases in Orange County;
Nederlander to continue managing The Grove of Anaheim.
19 Guide to Your Public Schools
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 10 th most populous city. As the
oldest and largest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 345,000 residents and 2,077 employees. The municipal
corporation’s annual budget is $1.298 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.
Fall 2005 ❚ Anaheim