Agenda

* Issues coming up

Newport-Mesa

School District

Board of Education meeting

When: Today, 7 p.m.

Where: Harper Community Boardroom, 425 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa

What: The district board will review a list of budget cuts recommended by a task force of employees and community representatives and is expected to make at least a preliminary decision on which programs to trim or end.

The task force was charged with reviewing a 50-item list covering $11.7 million in possible cuts, then making recommendations with as much sensitivity as possible to the desires of the community.

Among the items on the list are discontinuing funding for the Environmental Nature Center, which would then be forced to rely on donations; districtwide staff reductions, and pay cuts.

The recommendations are designed as a sliding scale that would give the board the power to cut the lowest priority items first, then make additional cuts as needed. Because of the county bankruptcy, district officials anticipate they will have to cut between $3 million and $8.2 million from the 1995-96 budget.

Information: (714) 760-3200

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Huntington Beach

City Council meeting

When: Today, 6:30 p.m., because of Presidents Day

Where: Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main St.

What: The council will consider modifying the city’s policy to allow advertising of beer and wine products at specific events on city beaches and parks for a trial period of one year. Information: (714) 536-5227

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Garden Grove

City Council meeting

When: Today, 7 p.m.

Where: Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Ave.

What: The council will consider regulating garage sales in response to increasing complaints that such sales generate traffic, noise and trash. The city now allows four garage sales per year for each household, without requiring a permit or charging fees. The council will consider several alternatives, including restricting garage sales to four weekends a year.

Information: (714) 741-5040

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Los Alamitos

Planning Commission meeting

When: Today, 7 p.m.

Where: Council chambers, 3191 Katella Ave.

What: The commission will consider changes to the city’s zoning code and appoint a member to serve on the City Pride Program committee, which honors the best-maintained homes and businesses in the city.

Information: (310) 431-3538

This column offers a sampling of public meetings this week. For information about other meetings, call the local government office.

--COMPILED BY HOLLY J. WAGNER, DEBRA CANO AND BERT ELJERA