Council Member Denise Barnes
District 1 News
August 2020
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Updates on District 1 Projects |
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Here's the latest on 39 Commons. We are slowly getting to the goal posts!
Retail
Tests completed on what's known as the "mud pit" revealed no new information or any impact from the adjacent landfill. Approval of the plan will allow for the main drive and entrance into the retail project to be constructed as part of the phase 1 retail component. It is expected that plan approval will be obtained no later than the end of the year.
The revised In-N-Out Burger location has been accepted by the tenant. The other remaining food tenants are now re-engaging in lease discussions following the initial delays from the pandemic. The revised site plan with the relocation of the In-N-Out pad will be shared with tenants for their review.
Residential
The Planning Commission hearing to approve the required conditional-use permit is scheduled for Aug. 17. Grading of the site will commence immediately following City Council approval of an amended disposition and development agreement and conveyance of the site to the developer.
Grocery
Negotiations are ongoing with a major grocery chain. The revised retail plan has been provided to them for review. Trader Joe’s has not responded to recent inquiries regarding site interest; outreach continues.
Mixed Use
The developer is pursuing an interim use for the landfill portion of the site such as a modern-day drive-in theater. (LIKE!) Focus continues to be on phase 1 consisting of the residential and retail component, which will enhance interest for tenants in the mixed-use component.
The disposition and development agreement will require an amendment to be approved by the City Council to designate new phases of development, revised project schedules, and an adjustment in the purchase price to reflect the cost of the final site improvements to facilitate development of the property. The amendment is anticipated to be presented to the City Council in September.
Southeast Corner, Beach and Lincoln
Greenlaw Partners has an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Anaheim Housing Authority for a mixed-use retail, market rate residential and affordable housing project. The project is positioned well to be competitive in the next round of state grant funding for the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities grant, which would provide additional funds for the affordable housing portion of the project, as well as certain transportation related infrastructure and open space improvements.
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Welcome to the Neighborhood! |
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The CrabBite
3024 W Ball Road, unit F
(657) 465-5000
- Crabbite.com to order online
- Free delivery on minimum order
- Outside dining
The CrabBite opened on June 12 to rave reviews. The menu consists of Cajun style food: crawfish, shrimp, clams, mussels; along with steak, garlic chicken wings, crab legs, and more! Come for a visit soon, you will experience great food and great service.
Tell the staff you read about the CrabBite here and they will give you a free vanilla ice cream!
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Welcome to Anaheim, CrabBite!
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Meet District 1 Commissioners |
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Julie Showalter,
Public Utilities Board
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John Armstrong,
Planning Commission
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Emma Burns,
Senior Commission
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Helping Others During the Crisis |
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As the coronavirus crisis drags on indefinitely, the desperate need for food sources continues with our neighborhood families and seniors.
We so appreciate our generous and kind individuals and organizations that continue to meet the needs. I want to extend my ongoing deepest gratitude to those who have gone above and beyond to help our less fortunate neighbors.
Thanks again to:
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John Machiaverna, Boys & Girls Club
- Eldon Baber, Raise Foundation
- Bruno Serrato and Catarina's Club
- Grandma's House of Hope/Nana's Kidz with Haskett Library staff
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George Grachen, Friends of Families
- Jose & Sandra Valenzuela, Grocery Outlet
- Lee Carmichael, Holy Ground Christian Fellowship
- Islands Restaurant, which donates 100 salads every week
Weekly food distribution will continue at Brookhurst Community Center on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m or until food runs out. Vehicles can line up in the parking lot beginning at 8 a.m. All are welcome.
Boys & Girls Club distributes meals to families at the West Anaheim Youth Center, Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Grandma's House of Hope/Nana's Kidz and library staff distributes meals to families at Haskett Library, Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
If you are planning to walk up, be sure to bring a cart with you. The boxes are heavy.
Seniors who need groceries delivered can click here.
There are also additional food distributions in District 1. View the city's resource map for specifics.
Are you aware of seniors who need meals? Please contact Community Services to sign up for Meals on Wheels at (714) 765-4511.
If ANYBODY experiences food shortages during this time or is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (714) 765-5032. We will do our best to get the help you need as soon as possible.
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A trunk full of chicken salads, compliments of Islands Restaurant, ready to be delivered to senior citizens in mobile home parks. |
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Anaheim Police K9 Unit Celebrates 20 Years! |
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The Friends of the Anaheim Police K9 Association, a nonprofit, was started in 2000 by Tim Olcott and Cheryl Timmons. Their mission was to raise money for medical care and assistance for retired police dogs. The organization also assists in events and needs for the current K9 detail in the police department. Funds are raised through community events where they sell T-shirts, mugs, plush dogs, etc.; and they also accept donations, which you can do through their Facebook page. Due to the coronavirus crisis, all fundraising events have been cancelled this year, so any donations would be greatly appreciated.
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The dog on the T-shirt is K9 Titan. His handler is Sgt. Anthony McGlade. Titan is now one of the retired dogs Friends cares for.
Current dogs on the K9 Detail:
- Ivan
- Kylo
- Rebel
- Leo
- Torro
All dogs are trained for apprehension (finding a bad guy). Four dogs also are cross trained for narcotics. K9 Torro is trained for gun and ammunition detection as well as apprehension. Torro is one of the few dogs in OC trained for guns.
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The Story Behind the Shirt
Photo location is Robber’s Roost in
Anaheim, a rocky overlook that sits at the top of Anaheim Hills.
Folklore suggests that this spot gained infamy in the 1800s as a lookout point for outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Three Fingers Jack to spot stagecoaches that they were going to rob as they passed through the canyon below. It is said that Joaquin Murrieta, who had a state bounty of $5,000 dead or alive, may have been the inspiration for the Zorro character.
It is so fitting that the T-shirt design depicts a role reversal. The T-shirt features Anaheim Police K-9 Titan on watch for criminal activity below as he overlooks the cities of Anaheim, Orange and Yorba Linda.
Credit for this beautiful panoramic photo goes to local Anaheim resident, John Luciano (Goodnight Anaheim Hills).
Anaheim Police K9 Titan: photo by “Friends of the Anaheim Police K9 Association” volunteer Taryn Johnson
If you are interested in buying this T-Shirt ($10), please contact Ms. Timmons at catsk9s@msn.com or via mail at Friends of the APD K9 Assn
PO Box 17882
Anaheim CA 92817
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National Cookie Day at Haskett Library |
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Tuesday, Aug. 4, was National Cookie Day, so our District 1 police officers stood outside Haskett library and gave away free cookies in the afternoon. |
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Officers Scaglione, Reinmiller and Sgt. Paqua |
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Carmela Mendoza, District 1 senior crime prevention specialist |
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Public Utilities: Powering Anaheim for 125 Years |
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Home Utility Check-Up
Want to know how you can lower your utility bill? By participating in our FREE Home Utility Check-Up. Staff will conduct a personalized analysis of your home energy and water use, and help you determine what actions you can take to be more efficient in your utility use. Plus, you will receive FREE energy and water saving devices, including LED bulbs and low-flow shower heads. Here are the details of the program.
To schedule a Home Utility Check-Up, please call (714) 831-0025.
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Anaheim Public Library News |
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Congratulations
Anaheim Public Library Staff!
Audrey Lujan, city librarian, announced that the Anaheim Public Library will receive two American Library Association PR Xchange Awards.
This is the second national award that the Anaheim Public Library has been recognized for in 2020.
The PR XChange Award recognizes the very best public relation materials produced by libraries. Entries are evaluated on content, originality, and design by a team of experts in public relations, graphic design, communications and marketing. There were over 270 entries across the country, so the competition was very tight, and our library won 2 of the awards!
Please read the details of each award below, and be sure to watch the short videos which won the awards.
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The first award is in the Reading Programs category for the Anaheim Ducks partnership. We submitted the "Winter is Wild" promotional video, which you can view here. We also created a special edition Anaheim Ducks Library Card to raise funds for the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library and the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library.
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The second award is in the Material Promoting Collections, Services, Resources category for the promotion of cloudLibrary. We submitted the "Always on the go?" video, which promoted the use of eBooks and audiobooks during Library Card Sign-up Month in September. You can watch the promotional video here.
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Before summer comes to an end, you can squeeze in a few more fun activities and celebrations. From National Root Beer Float Day to National Relaxation Day, there are many ways to enjoy the sunny days of August.
Here are 31 reasons to celebrate during the month of August.
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Town hall meetings will continue on hiatus until further notice.
You can reach out to us here or call our office at (714) 765-5032 if you have comments or questions.
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