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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-40 - Levy an Annual Assessment for FY 1997-98 for Business Improvement Area for Hotels & MotelsRESOLUTION NO. 91- D A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ON THE INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 FOR A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR CITY OF COSTA MESA HOTELS AND MOTELS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, the California Legislature in adopting the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Streets & Highways Code Section 36500 et seq.) found that cities are authorized to levy assessments on businesses in order to promote economic revitalization and tourism, create jobs, attract new businesses which benefit from those improvements and activities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the business improvement area proposed by this resolution of intention is to fund activities to promote tourism and related tourist events which benefit the hotel and motel businesses within the City of Costa Mesa; and WHEREAS, the major hotel and motel businesses within the City of Costa Mesa have requested that City Council commence proceedings under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 to establish a hotel and motel business benefit area within the City of Costa Mesa and levy a special assessment to promote tourism; and WHEREAS, on July 5, 1995, by Ordinance No. 95-9, City Council adopted a business improvement area, known as the Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council; and WHEREAS, this resolution of intention will commence proceedings under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 to levy an annual assessment for the Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby intends to do the following: (a) An annual business assessment for the business improvement area known as the Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council is proposed to be levied pursuant to Streets & Highways Code Section 36500 et seq. with the boundaries of the territory to be included in the area as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Further, a business improvement area is proposed to be established with the boundaries of the benefit zone within the area as set forth in Exhibit A. (b) An annual report on the business improvement area has been prepared by the Board of the Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council to review the assessment as required by Streets and Highways Code Sections 36533 and 36534 and such report is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. (c) The type or types of improvements and activities proposed for the annual levy of assessments on businesses within the business improvement area are specified in Exhibit B. Further, the improvements, if any, to be acquired for the proposed business improvement area are specified in Exhibit B. (d) The proposed assessment will be levied annually to pay for all improvements and activities within the business improvement area, except where funds are otherwise available. (e) The proposed method and basis of levying the assessment to allow each business owner to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against his or her business is set forth in Exhibit B. (f) New hotel and motel businesses commenced after the effective date of the ordinance levying the annual assessment will be exempt from the levy of assessment, as provided in Exhibit B, pursuant to Streets & Highways Code Sections 36531 and 36535. (g) The time and place for the public hearing on the business improvement area and the annual levy of assessments shall be at 6:30 p.m. on May 19 and June 2, 1997, at Costa Mesa City Hall,. City Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California. (h) At the public hearing set forth above, the testimony of all interested persons for or against the annual levy of assessment for the business improvement area, the extent of the area, or the furnishing of specific types of improvements or activities will be heard by City Council. A protest may be made orally or in writing by any interested person. Any protest pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularity or defect to which the objection is made. (i) Every written protest shall be filed with the City Clerk's office, Costa Mesa City Hall, Room 101, 77 Fair Drive, Post Office Box 1200, Costa Mesa, California 92628-1200, at or before the time fixed for the public hearing as set forth above. The City Council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in the proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing set forth above. (j) Each written protest shall contain a description of the business in which the person subscribing the protest is sufficiently interested to identify the business and, if a person subscribing is not shown on the official records of the City of Costa Mesa as the owner of the business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person subscribing is the owner of the business. A written protest which does not comply with this paragraph shall not be counted in determining a majority protest. (k) If written protests are received from the owners of businesses in the proposed business improvement area which will pay fifty percent (50%) or more of the assessments to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than the fifty percent (505), no further proceedings to create the proposed business improvement area or to levy the proposed assessment, as specified by this resolution of intention, shall be taken by City Council for a period of one (1) year from the date of the filing of a majority protest. If a majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of improvement or activity within the business improvement area, those types of improvements or activities shall be eliminated by City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, does hereby adopt the annual report on the business improvement area by the Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council and this resolution of intention as set forth herein and Exhibits A and B attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 1997. Mayor of the City o to Mesa ATTEST: 1 Deputy City rk of the City of Costa Mesa ROVED AS TO FORM CITY ATTORNEY STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ► I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 97-� O was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May, 1997. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 6th day of May, 1997. Deputy Cit Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa Exhibit "A" The BIA benefit zone encompasses the entire City of Costa Mesa boundaries. It is anticipated that the entire City including businesses and residents will benefit from increased revenues generated by the activities of the BIA. The following businesses will be included in the business improvement area which is established pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et. seq., • the businesses commonly known as: 1. Countryside Inn and Suites Property Address: 325 and 345 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa Business Owners: Bruce Ayers 1817 Westminster Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660 Donald Ayers, Jr. 506 Via Lido Nord Newport Beach, CA 92658 Property Owner: Homes by Ayers 355 Bristol Street, Suite A Costa Mesa, CA 92626 2. Residence Inn - Costa Mesa Property Address: 881 Baker Street, Costa Mesa Business Owner: Residence Inn by Marriott 1 Marriott Way Washington DC 02258 Property Owner: Marriott Residence Inn LTD. Partnership 10400 Fernwood Road Bethesda, MD 20817 3. Red Lion Inn Property Address Business Owner: Property Owner 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa Raymond H. Bingham 400 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98663 Red Lion Inn - Costa Mesa P.O. Box 1027 Vancouver, WA 98666 4. Holiday Inn Property Address: 3131 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa Business Owner: Linquist and Craig Hotels Property Owner: Abbot B. Lipsky c/o California Inn Management, Inc. P.O. Box 688 Lawrence, KS 66044 5. Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel Property Address: 668 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa Business Owner: South Coast Westin Property Owner: Secon Properties c/o South Coast Plaza Hotel 668 Anton Boulevard Costa Mesa, CA 92626 6. Wyndham Garden Hotel Property Address: 3350 Avenue of the Arts Business Owner: Amgreen Heritage Hotel Partners Ltd. Property Owner: 31200 Via Colimas, Suite 202 Westlake Village, CA 91362 7. Marriott Suites Property Address Business Owner: Property Owner: 500 Anton Boulevard J.W. Marriott, Jr. Marriott Suites, LTD 1 Marriott Way Washington, DC 20058 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A 1 1 1 1 1 ANNUAL REPO RT FOR FISCAL YEARS �6 and woo.c9 1�� �� _ 9 MIL ti Fascinating!" �f Submitted by: THE COSTA MESA TOURISM AND PROMOTION COUNCIL April 29. 1997 Multi Fascinating!" tf 10/1 - Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council P.O. Box 5071 ■ Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5071 ■800-399-5499 April 28, 1997 The Honorable City Council City of Costa Mesa 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Dear Council Members: Thank you for the opportunity to form the Costa Mesa Tourism and Promotion Council. Under the provisions of the Business Improvement Area (BIA), I submit for your approval the annual report of the CMTPC. The "virtual bureau" concept has been most effective. The seven general managers and the Honorable Gary Monahan and City Manager Allan Roeder have diligently met regularly without compensation to further the image and economic development of Costa Mesa. The required contents of our annual report is detailed in Section 36533 of the Streets and Highway Code. The format is as follows: I. Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the Business Improvement Area or in any benefit zones with the area. The Advisory Board recommends that the entire city continue to be included in the benefit zone. Further, the Advisory Board recommends that the number of properties included in the boundaries remain the same. If additional properties wish to participate, they are invited to attend meetings the year before assessment, be in good standing with the City of Costa Mesa and meet certain AAA quality standards. The seven major hotels will continue to be assessed the 1% levy on the sale of hotel overnight guest room stays. II. The improvements and activities to be provided for the Fiscal Year. The Advisory Board recommends that the I% assessment levy continue to be used to fund similar local tourism and promotion activities. Member Hotels Red Lion Hotel/Orange County Airport ■ The Westin South Coast Plaza ■ Country Side Inn & Suites ■ Costa Mesa Marriott Suites Wyndham Garden Hotel -Orange County Airport ■ Holiday Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport ■ Residence Inn by Marriott 019% Coco Mesa Tw= i Romodm Com W Page Two CMTPC During the second year, the CMTPC has focused on awareness of Costa Mesa as a destination. We changed our emphasis from an advertising firm to a public relations firm. We have accomplished or are in the process of carrying out the following projects: • Meeting Planner International — Hosted a breakfast to emphasize the advantage of holding meetings in Costa Mesa. • 8009 Hotline — Contracted a service to answer with live operators. They answer questions about Costa Mesa and mail out brochures. • Calendar — Established an event calendar for significant art and cultural events in Costa Mesa as well as important expositions at the Orange County Fairgrounds • KABC/KTZN — Producing radio "advertorials" with Melody Rogers on KABC's "Vacation in Your Own Backyard" campaign. The ads will air June and July touting the arts, shopping, central location, Orange County Fair and more. • Airport — Contracting for dioramas in John Wayne Airport to raise awareness of Multi - Fascinating Costa Mesa to all travelers to the area. • Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra — Presented a proclamation and key from the City of Costa Mesa to the Orchestra following their concert in the Performing Arts Center. • Partnership — Participating with the cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Irvine as Southern California Coastal Resorts, who hosted a press tour May 1-4, 1997. • Web site —Producing an enticing display of Costa Mesa's amenities on the current city's site. • Video/Photography — Producing a complimentary video and additional photographs of the city to use with press releases and the web site. • Press Release — Aggressively issuing press releases on a national distribution basis that highlights Costa Mesa's qualities. • Amenities — Designing and updating new and current promotional items. • Summer campaign — Producing one final media campaign to attract visitors to Costa Mesa this calendar year. Page Three CMTPC III. An estimate of the cost of providing the activities for the fiscal year. The estimated amount of the assessment to be levied against the businesses for the fiscal year. The amount of surplus or deficit or revenue carried over from the previous fiscal year. The advisory board has prepared the following financial overview which details fiscal year 1996- 1997 and the proposed fiscal year 1997-1998: REVENUES July Year 3 August FY 1997-98 September Projected October 34,678 November 37,224 December 31,885 January 38,981 February Est March Est April Est May Est June Est EXPENSES Media Campaign Video Production & Distribution Media Relations & Familiarization Trip Brochures & Collateral Material Trade Show Booth & Representation Administrative & General Expenses TOTAL Year 2 Year 3 FY 1996-97 FY 1997-98 Act/Proj Projected $31,890 $33,485 36,107 37,912 37,949 39,846 33,027 34,678 35,451 37,224 30,367 31,885 37,125 38,981 33,000 34,650 33,500 35,175 28,000 29,450 30,000 31,450 35,000 36,750 $401,416 $421,487 $205,790 $270,000 30,000 0 85,826 98,000 16,369 50,000 8,646 15,000 15,303 20,000 $361,934 $453,000 Year -End Surplus $39,482 $7,969 Page Four CMTPC Budget Expense narrative detail for FY 97-98: Media Campaign: Creative Development and Media Buy A Campaign will be developed which will continue to establish the positioning and name recognition of Costa Mesa as an attractive destination providing desirable amenities, value and easy accessability. These campaigns would be utilized in key feeder markets of leisure travelers to Orange County with emphasis on shopping, attractions, cultural activities, holiday and special events. We will also review support type advertising with travel agents and meeting planners. ESTIMATED FY '97-'98 EXPENSE - $270,000. Media relations and familiarization trips We plan to continue to work with our public relations firm and gain national exposure through press releases and special events. We also plan to hold a familiarization trip for travel agents and/or press. This amount includes the monthly retainer fee for our public relations firm. ESTIMATED FY 97-98 EXPENSE - $98,000 Brochures and Collateral Materials We plan to update our current brochure with additional photographs and change of names of member hotels. These brochures continue to be distributed to meeting planners, travel agents and conference attendees. ESTIMATED FY 97-98 EXPENSE - $50,000 Trade Show Booth and Representation We plan on continuing to produce promotional materials and participate in local trade shows and have sufficient display materials for distinctive presentation. ESTIMATED FY 97-98 EXPENSE - $15,000 Administrative and General Expenses We plan on continuing to have our Answer Network and brochure distribution facility. We also anticipate additional inquiries due to our press releases and advertising campaigns. This category includes our accounting fees and insurance. ESTIMATED FY 97-98 EXPENSE - $20,000 Page Five CMTPC The entire advisory board has supported and enthusiastically worked for the success of the CMTPC. Advisory board members Gary Monahan and Allan Roeder added their unique perspective and eminent assistance. We appreciate the opportunity given us by the City Council to establish the Tourism and Promotion Council and seek continued support. Respectfully, Emmett Steed, President Costa Mesa Tourism and Promotion Council ES:mh PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS Multi Fascinating!" lo, 4VA O� Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council P.O. Box 5071 ■ Coss Mesa, CA 92628-5071 ■800-399-5499 KABC - Radio Costa Mesa Tourism and Promotion Council :60 June/July 1997 P-ss-tt! I've got a secret. It's a great weekend getaway nestled between LA and San Diego. It's a hideaway cozy enough for a romantic weekend, or an activity -filled family trip. 20 minutes from Disneyland, and close to the beach, it's home to superb hotels, award-winning restaurants, golfing galore, day spas, performing arts, and shopping for days!!!! What is this multi -fascinating mecca? ...Are you ready? ... It's Costa Mesa! That's right - Costa Mesa! You've probably buzzed by on the 405 Freeway, but never thought of staying. Think of this - shopping at South Coast Plaza, Crystal Court, Triangle Square, the LAB: Anti -Mall and Metro Point South Coast; terrific restaurants to suit every taste, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory Theater, art galleries - the list goes on! Why not visit Southern California's best -kept secret? Make Costa Mesa your next weekend destination. Call 1-800-399-5499 for details. That's 1-800-399-5499. Member Hotels Red Lion Hotel/Orange County Airport ■ The Westin South Coast Plaza ■ Country Side Inn 6t Suites ■ Costa Mesa Marriott Suites Wyndham Garden Hotel -Orange County Airport ■ Holiday Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport ■ Residence Inn by Marriott a 19% caeca Mev VMM a Roma fan court Taw" California's"Must (NAPS)—Oae of the beet-kspt seeress in California to the city of Costa Mena, in Southern Califor- nia, Located between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach—and about midway between Los Angeles and San Diego—Coats Mesa bas the advantage of being in a coastal region, while providing vktus113► immediate aexeas to Joba Wayne/ Orange County Airport and Southern California freeways. The city 9%M it host of attrac- tions and amenities --including world-elasr entertainment, shop- ping and restaurants to suit every taste. The combination of metro- poutaa excitement and beach-tovm ambiance beckons visitors from aro=d the world. A range of quality hotels, including the Doubletree Hotel/ Orange County Airport (formerly the Red Lion Hotel), The Westin South Coast Plaza, Country Side Inn & suites, the Costa Mesa Marriott Suites, Wyndham Gar- den Hotel/Orange County Airport, Holiday Inn Costa Meaa/Orange County Airport, and the Resi- dence Ian by Marriott, offer unparalleled accommodations. Here are tips on what to see and do when visiting - You might stmt with a night at the theater. Enjoy world-renowned entertainers and musical, dance and opera prodaetiona at the in- ternationallyacolaimed Orange County Performing Arta Center, which recently hosted the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in one of the orchestra's two U.S. venues. Or experience contemporary dra- ma at the Tony Aword-winnin¢ South Coast Repertory Theater across the street. The city is also home to many fine art and photog- raphy goneries, The Internet 9=ft QCCW sed Ofange County Performing Arts Center is located In Costs Mess, Ca9forrm For those wishing to `shop till they drop; Coata Mesa offers an exciting variety of shovoine desti- nations. Far example, with over 8 million square feet, the elegant South Coast Plaza is an indoodout- door retail and dining asater that attracts visitors, royalty and celebrities from around the world and offers a range of choices for all WAN and desires. Those wanting some much. deserved pampeting can find it at the area's floe day spas. The city's moderate climate, euvird worldwide, hovers at about 707. fir most of the year, making for a great day at the beach, golf- ing, or visiting other Southern California attractions. 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The batty has state -of- the -an (light planning rooms, a deluxe p0at lounge, moon aeons, a cooter- erm room, free -hunk service, oft4ke renal ars, rad even a pet cern. As a farewell tw ture, they offered me free ice cold bottled water which, given the outside temperature at the time, was gay appreciated Holds Thee is a vast any of hotels with accom. modatioro from the Moderately expensive to moderate cheap. The anchor hotel is the Westin South Com Plaza (686 Amon Blvd, Cas Meer (114) 540.2500} This impres- sive I5 -story structure is connected by a pedestrian bridge to the South Com Plaza, a mega -mall. It it atm about a five-minute walk across the lawn to the Orange County Performing Aro Ceruer and the South Coast Repertory. The rooms are large, clean and well appointed The hotel has a swimming USA pool, ■ tennis court and ■ bean club. Food in the Carden court is so4o. Down the block is the Costa Mesa Marriott Suites (500 Anton Blvd, Costa Mer (714) 957-1100} Each suite features three distinct living arca:: a Irving room, a king-size bedroom and an elegam badtraont. The suites have two remote control televi- sions, two teleplonn, voicemail, a wet bar and refrigerator. For recreation, enjoy the swimming pool, the whirlpool or the health club. The Red lion Hotel (3050 Bristol SI., Costa Mesa; T714) 340.7000) is a mmkm, spiffy hotel just minutes from the airport The t=un cetaO'shuttle will ger you there in ro eeatimal facilities include swim- ming pool, 6111913 anter, sauna and steam 77he Residence Inn (881 W. Baker St., Caw Mao; (714) 241.8800) is another ail. suite Properly, somewhat it= expensive than the MIMOM Each unit has a fully equipped.. kitdhm a living room with nreplaoe, vcR. HBO, complimentary cable and voic,.L A daily breakfast and an evening social hour including beverages and light meals are offered during the week. Even pets are wel- come at this hoteL The 25 BrissW Street, Ccau M� I) ntry 5419-03nn 00) is a charming EuMpan-style heel. It looks expensive, but the roes arc moderate This bed and breakfast type hotel offers 300 guest rooms with mahogany Queen Annewtyle furnishings, ailing fans and VCRs. The studio suites have jacuzzi tubs, four poster beds, plus mwmwava and wit bar. Holiday InnVI3I S. Bristol Cas Moa; (714) 557.3000) is wmax the sued ftom the Red Lion Hotel. The guest rooms have recently been refurbished The hotel his a Special executive wing with extra touches of luxury, including Jacvai, wet bars, confer• encu erns and private key admimanm Restaurants Rmaurams in the Costa Mesa area arc Plemiful std vttried Sun off with a southern U.S. breakfast or lunch at Memphis (2920 Bristol St., Cow Mesa; (714) 432.7685). They nettle up a fabulous inbo, ba. cue beef, n'ba orchidtta Or try a soul belonger. Habana (2930 Bristol Sued. Cas Men: (714) 5564176) serves authentic Cuban cui. sine with an addled Califs rnia/goumw 1hro. Be sum to order a selection of zesty appetiz. ers, including a black bean and corn crab cake, coconut chidden or fried corn and danhdm (mens. The mussels and dam steamed in a saffron broth said served over net is fammie. Try the smoked so bay wrapped in a can Ink or a clunky chicken pic dilb. For more elegant dining. Antonello Risbnme On the South Cosa plan Village, (71) 751.7153) is a popular pre -tinter gun ening Ppa, The owner is a native Italian and the food definitely reflects his mama's influ- ence. A fresh Wad with nozzaelk and nor- inatel rcested Peppers is a great way to start. Or try a fresh salad with warm homemade brad. 71he homemade ravioli with veal in a light Bolognese is crunchy and fun of favor. The Golden Thuf6e (1767 Newport Blvd, Cas Mese (714) 645.9858) is operated by Allen Omelcy, who has a passion for nee cars and fm airplanes. In the evening, he puts away the motorized toys, settles down and Prepare impressive California Cuisine. such condamsd ons Page58 CESSNA FIBERGLAS'S PARTS Excellent Value! "money bwkguarantte" Call For Catalog hoof►. - nurs. 8-5 NIST 800-597-1911 GyR ca' Faber Cerrawe t Prow Per." ss lilamdpaa xrvd ce a Died graces tornwc with honaadislt. 73e aeaeena an renowned Don't miss the lime pie or boysenberry strudel. For one of the best steaks in Orange County and indisputably the beg seafood, 1 recommend Soot's Seafood Grill and Bu (7700 Bristol SL, Cow Mar (714) 979- 2404 Chef Craig Roue prepan= and serves the freshest Liss, which he has flown in daily Gam nouod the world G&W s= baa and char -broiled Aladoo halbu ate among the best. The soak is Faded pnme and is rated to perfection. 1 love the rb eye err the porter- house. The bet brunch in Lowe is saved up at the Marriott Suites (300 Action Blvd, Cosu Mar (714) 957.1100} Fish bakery goods, menu, egg dishes, wanes and desserts are Astractively lrisusad buft sq*- mwppbg _ You as trod the world and you won't find r comprehensive a collection of shop u than in Costa Mesa. The South Coast Plus. Crysul cc^ and Vdbp ase lb" Casa provide a unique am dnufnsdonal .boutiques, specialty soca and renowned ' neslattlftnLL Legendary earn= such a Chanel. Carrera; Tifany, Guam and Ins Vuimo am fund in these sophisticated am related settings. The Crystal Court hes received national recognition beaux of its unique design. The classic interior surfaces Create a phantas- nupm of= illumisaomg three sones of divass and . .netive shopping. 77e.sbopping centers have unique ap• cialty boutiques as well: J. Crew, Ports lnsernadonal. Sarna I ondon Wes Seal, Joan A David, Barney's New York and Ann Taylor. In addition, the ®tea have a variety of cdldneds nor=. toy Is==. spats apparel and equipment. These shop offer aoauthing for everyone and In every prig naps Far nam* ABS is a bo sign for women with a budget. They 6atme everything from career clothing to evening ponos J. dew -Ins median- ri=d racemes for both men and women. The Gap (who doesn't know this amen) has moder- �y stally p spce For more atpeaive 's has high styled. yet under, BunryS of New Yak offers high fishion at NO primo For a variety of items coarcting the nhpesanhm d prigs try the department stores—Nordstrom, Mary's, Robinson's or Seam For a weekend where you don't have to worry abets ttaft Parking or driving amend with your 60 in a sod m map, try Mas Bring aknng a good pair dwalking sties r WIXOM. n Gra-IMI 17,172 M 772M SEPIEMAM t, 11198 IIIII=I0I Bacon's C osta Mesa makes case as travel .base av +Arra Is"Ma m S1a11 wnler If wanted to visit Southern Cclifornia but aren't • sure you're ready to tackle Los An=eles, CO}ta Mesa might be just what you're looking for. Costa Mesa, a 18 -square -mile Orange County city, is are-mile in typical Southern California style. But, while soma Califor. nia cities have an urban feel, and others a laid-back beach attitude, Costa Mesa is a spar. kling. upscale community with a commitment to. bringing. the arts to the public. Everywhere You go, you find innovative usa of art — especially in the public areas. Meditative gardens with striking sculptures and nowigg water make a walk th gh the city even more pleasant Fine restaurants offer the Innovative rare You quickly' learn to ex. inWhat boutr erhathis ris mostreurpri . city is the affordability of its hotels, Walking around the city, You get the feeling it might coat a Pretty Penny to Stay in Cana Meza — the Westin South Coast Plaza, the Red Lion Hotel, Country Side Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Costa Mesa, Wynd. ham Garden Hotel and the Cog. to Mesa Marriott Suites all make 4heir home -heia._-but rates are remarkably reason- able, ranging from $70 to a little more than sloo.' Costa Mesa hotels stay' booked during the, week with business and professional guests, but the city is working to draw families who want the visit the many attractions in the area, but don't want to brave the big city. Costa Mesa has quick tree. way access. Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm•are 20 min. utes away, Magic Mountain 40 minutes away and Newport Beach is next door. Hollywood is 43 minutes away and it's only 90 miles to San Diego and Sea World, making costs Mesa a strong contender for a quiet; central bane from which to tour Southern California. It's also easy to get to without having to deal with Las Angus les International Airport You can fly into John We Air. Port and be at your tel In 13 minutes. The city boasts world.claaft Shopping in the elegant South Coast Plaza and more casual Triangle Square, with shops such as Chanel, Cartier, TIRYny . cit Co., Gucci. Salts Fifth Ave. nue and Nordstrom. Hut it isn't all haute couture. Ona of the most interesting shopping areas is an anti -mall — an alternative shopping.center filled with cut. ting -edge art, youth -oriented Shope and a fabulous Cuban restaurant Called Habana. Within walking distance of the hotels and shopping are i The Orange County Performing -Arta Center- and the South ch draw on o he multitude of avail. able talent. Cusets artists have included Placido Domingo. the Kirov Ballet, David Copper0eid and the Pointer Sisters. The Center is the regional home for the NOW York City Ballet. the New York City Opera and the Lax AnI01*10t Phllharnuuiic. III It818, tlu- nllierulry Center Won a 'Amy Air the hart region. al theater in Um.United States. Bolh centers stage MA* Uwat. rical productions. orange County Perfhrming Arts Center ul a masterpiece of architecture, with soaring sculpture and gtass. Balancing out the serious culture offerings are lighter tmats such as Nike Town, a h,q,c sports rT•tail center with tLl• "most Nikr atufl" hl Culifnr. ni:I. Ono of the (Test ideas around s Costa Mew's "Bark Park," a real honest -to -gosh park just for dopa It's a hoot to see every kind of lMlicking dog imagin. able. accompanied by their owners, of course. The Orange County Fair- grounds offers year-round events, including- the Scottish Festival each spring, where vis. itors can- hear bagpipes, watch Highland dancers and see sheep dogs herding� geese. If you ve always want�+dwith Your clan's tartan Medd it here. Ml = UPCOMING EVENTS IIIIIIIIIIIIIg Costa Mesa lights up for the Christmas holidays, making it a good destination for Christmas shoppers who want to catch a feel for Southern California in the winter. Da.r w..•. P.arinlev ",*A* d s...r 01'C.,+.r Pvbr.w,e ,,n. C.m 0- 3,= 6. -1,.PI= ..N al.00u.. Power f.0. II.1s MIMIC. caul iM.tl. taut coin Ple"fty T1y.l.r; t 3W" — Oa I I -N... IT. "L. Dw— D.n JMl 1f W. t,-G.W-aa10.. CI,K.- !!!!!!. S" — 0C 294- 1 "C,,_." OW, 6.24, L M.W. uW,- Alta Nov. 240.e x Moe•. 8" F..*. Crvlwn.. rv.b I'—. Dh."t—s.. vary �wM Wary P-- m@ w uynW a.n J,rn oa`W a— �r0er CMW a tyna 1 ft Ppw a..W OWI..or M aW &W tail Cam PIM'. c1y.Ia1 Cowl F"&e M T_/� • LU tapa.iu Lilt 1"LCUi1,.,uuvulluuu Ceriter and improve streets, parking and utilities. However, the company has agreed to guarantee about half of the nearly $900 million in bonds that Anaheim must issue to fund the lion's t share of the improvements. The Disney Francophones are calling it a HEARD ON tranche of debt, which means a slab THE BEAT -°rOnito the charrette. That's le TOURISM Disney -speak for a brainstorming session that hatched the idea for a By Marla Dickerson California -themed park. For the uninitiated, charrette literally means a handcart or wheelbarrow., It came to symbolize a frenetic creative push back in the 19th century, when students at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris would rush to toss their final projects onto a charrette used by the school to collect work for grading. As part of the expansion, Disney plans to build an esplanade, which is really just another way to say promenade. The giant, tree -lined public space will be constructed between California Adventure and -Disneyland. Patrons will be able to purchase tickets or stroll to any"number of shops and restaurants planned along the corridor. Quasimodo and friends should feel right at home. Costa Mesa .Invites Arizonans to Cool It - Costa Mesa -in July isn't exactly the epitome of tool, unless you happen to live in Arizona The Costa Mesa Tourism and Promotion Council has cooked up a 60 -second raTio spot aimed at the Thoenix maiket that urges the sweltering masses to chill out with a visit to Costa Mesa It's just the latest promotion by the Costa Mesa group, one of the . state's first "virtual tourism bureaus." The council was formed in August 1995 after several Costa Mesa hotels worked with the city to form a Business Improvement Area and agreed to devote a . portion of their roomrevenue-5275,000 in the first year alone—to fund the project. , The council has no staff or offices and few administrative costs. It's run by a volunteer alliance of hotel general managers who have funneled virtually 100% of the budget into promotion and. advertising. - "We have found a most cost-effective approach to promoting the city by eliminating the need for executive staf( 4nd related expenses," said Emmett Steed, council presid6d and general manager of.the jW Lion Hatgl. . The council has a od—pted a a logo and framed its advertising push around the slogan .'.'Multi=Fascinating" to help build thecity's . identity as a denier for shopping, &W and recreatiolLIn additign to the radio spots;.the council has developed brochures and other .. promotional materials and has set up a toll-free tourist information �. •lirieat(800)89=5198: 1ers Undeterred byCrasli-�-w - alt. travel is safe and most would atilt * th. despite last weaei crash otTWA Flight 8W, x' CNIU5/l Today -Gallup poll released this weep ?196Si�fnalcans are moderately to very confident that += II.33atrplanes are mechanically sound, the poll revealed, while 6896 expressed confidence that U.S. airlines are safe from terrorist attacks However,.a majority of those polled said strengthened security measures are worth the extra time and money. A whopping 87%, support increased mechanical inspections of planes, and 78% say that airline security should examine passengers and luggage more carefully. Sabotage is widely suspected in last week's TWA crash that killed all 230 passengers and crew. Still, the incident doesn't appear to have fazed many air travelers. Only 17% of those polled said they'd probably avoid TWA in the future, while 20% said they. were less likely to fly on any commercial airline. - While criminal activity is a concern, 80% of fliers said they, are more worried about mechanical failures than terrorist attack& lltalf farina tar 11re Tlsres. 3M eaa N raeMd at ,