City Of Anaheim Eyeing Other Options For Proposed NFL Site

City of Anaheim officials “continue to talk to NFL negotiators about building a stadium” next to Angel Stadium, but because the league “failed to choose the site by a May 31 deadline, city officials are following through with their warning to pursue other options,” according to Sarah Tully of the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER. Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle said, “We’re not looking at who we can sell the property to. We’re looking at where economic value can be derived.” Tully notes NFL and city negotiators are “planning to meet or schedule a conference call in the next few weeks.” Meanwhile, developers are reviewing the city’s “48-page packets that outline requirements and possibilities for the same plot, ranging from a hotel to a youth sports facility.” Anaheim City Council member Harry Sidhu, who has criticized the city’s NFL proposal, said that he is “relieved the city is entertaining other plans, which he believes could fetch more money.” Sidhu: “It’s a great move. All I want to do is have some choices” (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 8/3).