A great place to l ive , work and playCommunity NewsJUNE - SEPTEMBER 2010

A Message fromthe City Manager

The United States ProfessionalTennis Association (USPTA) hashonored Hank Lloyd, of the CostaMesa Tennis Center, as the “2009Tennis Director of the Year” for theCalifornia Division.

Hank Lloyd has distinguishedhimself for this top honor by histremendous contributions to thesport of tennis as a player, a coachand a teacher. The award alsorecognizes his contributions to theCalifornia and National ProfessionalTennis Associations, for his activeinvolvement in the community,tennis publications, and specialprograms and services.

The nominees are chosen by theirpeers, and it is a great opportunityfor them to recognize the good workof their fellow USPTA pros. Thenominees are judged on the abovetraits and criteria, and Hank Lloydexemplifies the highest standard ofthese qualifications.

Costa Mesa TennisCenter Director Named“Director of the Year”

Local Tax Revenues Continue ToSharply Decline

The last time I wrote to you on this subject, Iprovided a detailed overview of theeconomy, unemployment, foreclosures andhow all of these historic challenges areimpacting your local government and thepeople in our community. I further recappedhow the City Council, in collaboration withthe community, had adopted andimplemented effective strategies over

several years to balance the demand and expectations for locally provided serviceswith sharply decreasing tax dollars. I am proud of these efforts from all segments of thecommunity. Together we made the changes necessary to conduct our public financialbusiness responsibly. City employees were a key part of our success and accepted a5% reduction in salaries or relinquished previously negotiated raises along withreductions in benefits. We are now at staffing levels from 25 years ago, with over 74positions out of 611 (or over 12% of the workforce) either eliminated or remainingvacant. Remaining employees have taken-on increasing workloads to limit the serviceimpacts to the community.

With the beginning of this current fiscal year, our forecast was that prior sharp declinesin tax revenues would level-off to provide some stability to our operations. As of Marchof this year, revenues are, unfortunately, still declining. Staff continued to analyze theimpacts to the City and made additional recommendations to the City Council onMarch 2, 2010. The recommendations included freezing a majority of vacant positionsand using funds originally set aside for other purposes. The estimated impact fromthese recommendations is $5.1 million in reductions. However, staff still projects theuse of approximately $3 million of reserves for 2009-10.

What does this mean for the future? The City continues to find ways to close thecurrent budget gap while providing quality basic services to the community. This on-going effort looks to further reduce expenses wherever feasible, but also meansadditional and deeper service cuts are anticipated. Service reductions are difficult andI know the City Council will want to hear from the community about how the budgetshould be balanced. Your input will help shape the services provided by the City byidentifying priorities and acceptable service levels for the community. The City Councilwill also be taking another look at revenue enhancements.

At this time, staff is also preparing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2010-11 forreview by the City Council and the community in the next few months. Due to thedeclines in revenues and with the need to use approximately $30 million of reservesover the last 3 years, the City will have little latitude to close any budget gap in thefuture using reserves. This will make balancing the 2010-11 budget much moredifficult than in past years. Inevitably, it will impact services and programs currentlyavailable to residents and the community.

Also at this time, it is unknown how the State's Budget will impact the City. In the recentpast, the State has looked to local agencies to provide additional revenues to helpoffset the State's budget deficit. So with the City's depleted reserves, it will continue tobe an area of concern until a formal State budget is adopted. Please stay involved andinformed as the budget process moves forward. In the meantime, I thank you for yourcontinued support as we do our best to keep the City running as efficiently andeffectively possible.

City CouncilMAYOR

Allan R. Mansoor

MAYOR PRO TEM

Wendy Leece

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Eric R. BeverKatrina Foley

Gary Monahan

CITY MANAGER

Allan Roeder

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At their February 16, 2010 meeting, the City Council adopteda resolution proposing a ballot measure for submission to thevoters at a special municipal election to be held on June 8,2010. The ballot measure affirms the general plan land usedesignation for the Orange County Fair and Event Center(OCFEC) in the Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan as amendedby General Plan Amendment GP-09-01, and requires thatany future General Plan Amendments for the OCFECproperty require voter approval. The Secretary of State hasassigned this ballot measure as Measure C.

The following is the Impartial Analysis of Measure C by CityAttorney Kimberly Hall Barlow:

This Measure will confirm the General Plan land usedesignation of the Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California, which describes currentfair and event uses on the property. In particular, thedesignation details the historical use of the property asfairgrounds, and limits future uses to those consistent withpast use. Also, once the State no longer owns the property,any proposed new development or change of use must bereviewed and approved by the City.

The following historical uses are listed as being permitted onthe property: ancillary office, exposition/conference,equestrian, agricultural/livestock activities, restaurants,temporary specialty retail sales, outdoor marketplace,emergency operations, concerts/live entertainment, anduses complementary to the fairground and event center,such as botanical gardens, animal exhibits, museum,art/historical artifacts gallery, and performance art theaterssupportive of the fairground uses. Uses that are notsupportive of fairground and event center uses are expresslyprohibited. Such prohibited uses include the following:casinos/gambling venues, shopping centers, hotel/motels,residential, self-storage facilities, hospitals, medical,dedicated or exclusive use athletic sports facilities andeducational uses unrelated to the fairground and eventcenter uses.

Any new property owner/operator may continue to operatethe Fairgrounds as it currently exists, until such time as amaster plan is submitted to, and approved by, the City.Building height and maximum floor area ratio presentlyallowable on the property would be required to remain thesame. No particular use would be guaranteed to becontinued, however.

The Measure requires that any future changes to the generalplan land use designation for the property must receive fullenvironmental review and be approved by a majority of thevoters. This prevents any uses on the property which areinconsistent with the general plan designation without anelection. The measure also provides that a proposedmeasure to change the general plan would be considered atthe next general election unless the proponent paid for thecosts of a special election.

A “yes” vote on this Measure would prevent a change in useof the property from a fairgrounds and event center if it is nolonger owned by the State except with voter approval. Anychange in use would not be permitted unless first approvedby the City of Costa Mesa and must still be consistent withlisted permitted uses. This would limit potential developmentof the property. No changes could be made to the land usedesignation of the property without both full environmentalreview and voter approval.

A “no” vote on this Measure would not keep and maintaincurrent uses of the property as fairgrounds and event centerif the property is no longer owned by the State. Changes tothe land use designation for the property could be made inthe future in the standard manner, which requires publishednotice, a public hearing and a vote of the City Council, but notvoter approval.

Measure C:Important Informationfor City Residents

Special Election

Regarding O.C. Fairgrounds

Scheduled for June 8, 2010

The above statement is an impartial analysis ofMeasure C. If you desire a copy of the measure or theproposed ordinance, please call the City Clerk's office at(714) 754-5225 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.

Dated: March 2, 2010Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney

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The Costa Mesa residence at 1811 GislerAvenue became the home in Orange County toreceive certification with a Leader in Environmental Energy Design (LEED) Platinum rating.This single-story, 7-bedroom, 5.75 bathroom home displays a modern craftsmenarchitectural style and is approximately 4,900 square feet in size. The home is presently

valued at $2,999,000.

The house features a craftsmen style great room with cathedral,vaulted ceilings, cultured stone walls and glass folding walls thatlead to a private courtyard. Also included is an outdoor fireplace,a backyard with a pebble tech pool with solar cover, a solarheated spa, a trellised patio, and an outdoor kitchen. Other

highlights include: double pane windows, disability accessfeatures, low-flow showers and toilets, a gourmetentertainer's kitchen, natural light throughout the home,skylights, high ceilings, fireplaces in themaster suite, the grand room and the kitchen nook, a laundryroom, anASC standing seam metal roof (50 yrs) with 33 solarpanels for heat and water, a drip system sprinkler, sprinklertimer, as well as a three-car garage with glass doors. Thisbeautiful home is a great example of what can beaccomplished,

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Costa Mesa Home Receives LEED Platinum Certification

Calling all Costa Mesans! You are invited to experience a unique eventthis summer. The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company LLC will bring thenewest edition to “The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions”™ to theOC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, June 25-27, 2010.

The Orange County auction will become the fourth annual Barrett-Jackson event, joining successful auctions in Scottsdale, Palm Beachand Las Vegas. Annually, the auctions combined draw more than300,000 attendees, sell more than 2,000 vehicles for a total of more than$112 million, and provide more than $6.5 million to local charities.

The Costa Mesa event will provide a significant boost to our localeconomy, filling our hotels and restaurants, increasing business in ourretail centers, and more. Plans also call for a road rally and car show, agolf tournament and a gala for charity. Individual tickets to the auction willbe available for just $10 each. At auction, cars may sell for a few thousandto more than one million dollars.

In the Barrett-Jackson tradition, the lifestyle event will encompass the OCFair & Event Center grounds and will include the famous collector carauction, sponsor promotions and displays, vendors, exhibitors,interactive demonstrations, and other festivities. Approximately 400 carsare expected to be sold during the inaugural year.

Through its relationship with the SPEED Channel, Barrett-Jacksonauctions are also the subject of highly rated television programs that aretelecast to a national audience with over 70 hours of live television andhundreds of hours of replays throughout the year.

For more information, visit .www.TravelCostaMesa.com

Renowned Barrett-Jackson Collector CarAuction Comes To OC Fair & Event Center

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Community Projects Coming Soon...Several Public Services Department projects are nowentering new phases this summer, on their way tobecoming enhancements the community can enjoy.

Interim improvements to Brentwood Park will enter thefirst phase of construction This phase includes theremoval of the existing parking lot and wrought ironfencing adjacent to Monte Vista Avenue, rough grading ofthe park addition, installation of a new irrigation system,temporary landscape planting, and removal of thetemporary construction fencing. These improvements willallow for the expanded area of the park to be opened to thepublic.

Future planned improvements to Brentwood Park includea coastal-themed playground, picnic shelters, pedestriantrails, and exercise stations. Check www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/ recreation/park-projects/CMParkProjects tosee how this project unfolds!

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Other upcoming projects include improvements to theJoann Street Bike Trail. The project, scheduled to beadvertised for construction this summer, includes fencingreplacement, a new landscape and irrigation system, newsafety lighting systems, trash receptacles and benches,rehabilitation of the existing bike trail, and construction ofa new bike trail on the west side of Harbor Boulevard.

The City is excited to move these projects forward for theenjoyment of Costa Mesans. For more information, and tofo l low these pro jec ts , v is i t : www.c i . cos ta -mesa.ca.us/departments/CMPublicServices.

Large-item CollectionResidents with curbside trashcollection are allowed one freelarge-item collection per year.Please call the Costa MesaSanitary District at (949) 645-8400to make arrangements. Large itemsinclude mattresses, sofas, tablesand chairs, lumber in bundles of 4'or less weighing no more than 50pounds, miscellaneous furniture,large glass or mirrors, andappliances, including ovens,washers, dryers, refrigerators, andwater heaters. Mul t i - fami lycomplexes and commercia lbusinesses using dumpster serviceshou ld a r range la rge - i t emcollection with their regular wastehauler. For more information, visitt h e D i s t r i c t ' s w e b s i t e a t :http://www.cmsdca.gov/.

Household Hazardous WasteCollection Points

Did you know many common items in your homecannot be included with your regular trash? Items

such as electronics, automotive fluids, paints, batteries,herbicides, and cleaners are considered household

hazardous wastes and must be specially handled.Fortunately, makes this easy with

free drop-off service for household hazardous wastes at any of its four HouseholdHazardous Waste Collection Centers. The closest center for Costa Mesa residents islocated at 17121 Nichols Street, Gate 6, in Huntington Beach. Centers are alsolocated inAnaheim, Irvine, and San Juan Capistrano.

For more information, please call OC Waste & Recycling at (714) 834-6852 or visittheir website at: http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Info OC/Departments & Agencies/OCWaste & Recycling/Hazardous Waste.

Right in Costa Mesa is another source for recycling electronic waste. It's the OrangeCoast College Recycling Center, located at 2701 Fairview Road. The Center is now aState Certified Collector of electronic waste. The Center accepts televisions,computer monitors, computers, printers, fax machines, projectors etc. The materialsare accepted from the public every day during normal business hours (Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm; Sun: on a donation basis only). The Center also accepts e-waste, householdbatteries and fluorescent light tubes. The Center does not accept furniture, auto ormarine batteries, used motor oil or any other form of liquid or hazardous waste.

OC Waste & Recycling

SolarCity installed over1,500 solar moduleson roofs of the Down-town Recreation Center(DRC) and the Neigh-borhood CommunityCenter (NCC).

During construction,SolarCity coordinated with Orange Coast College's (OCC)Professor of Construction Technology, David Rodriguez(pictured left in photo) to provide hands-on training to 20 of hisstudents who are currently enrolled in the Photovoltaic class.Some of the students also included City employees.

This Photovoltaic System project was approved by the CityCouncil in 2009. Through a 15-year Power PurchaseAgreement,the 106 ki lowattsystem is expected toproduce 65% of theNCC's electrical use.These efforts arehelping to make theCity facilities moreenergy efficient andcost effective.

Solar ModulesInstalled at TwoCity Facilities

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If you see this crime in progress, call 911.

Report existing graffiti that needs to beremoved to the Graffiti Hotline at (714)327-7491.

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Costa Mesa Prepared - Be prepared. Be aware. Be involved

Costa Mesa wants you to be prepared for any emergency! The ReadyOCcampaign helps families and businesses prepare kits, as well as learn moreabout disaster preparedness and ways to become involved with helping thecommunity. There are special sections on the website for businesses, familiesand kids. View the site at www.readyoc.com.

Community EmergencyResponse Team TrainingThe earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are justtwo recent examples of devastation thatcame unannounced. How can youbecome better prepared for unanticipateddisasters and emergencies? By enrolling

in the City's Community Emergency Response Team program! You will learninvaluable skills and how best to respond in such situations.

Join the City of Costa Mesa CERT program and learn how to help yourself,your family and your community. The 20-hour program introduces topics ofemergency preparedness, emergency first aid, team organization and lightsearch & rescue. Members are trained to assist their own neighborhoods andmay be called upon to assist public safety in the event of a major disaster.Special weekend training is scheduled for April 30 and May 1-2. Participantsmust be 18 years of age or older. There is no fee! For registration informationcontact the Costa Mesa Fire Department at (714) 327-7406. See the CostaMesa CERT website www.costamesacert.org.

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Neighborhoods throughout CostaMesa are invited to join forces withthousands of communit iesnationwide for the 27 AnnualNational Night Out.

For information, please contactthe Police Department CrimePrevention Staff at 714-754-4876.

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Be a Part of the OC Marathon Sunday, May 2!Run, Walk, Volunteer or Cheer on Runners at the OC Marathon,Half Marathon & 5K RunThe City of Costa Mesa is host to the Sixth Annual OC Marathon taking placeApril 30 through May 2, 2010. The OC Marathon includes a full marathon, halfmarathon, 5K run and kid’s races highlighted by a free, two-day health, fitnessand nutrition expo the community is invited to attend at the OC Fair & EventsCenter. The exciting coastal course is a blend of chic coastal scenery, tranquilnature views and sophisticated arts and shopping, which will offer a greatbackdrop for an extraordinary race experience and special day the entirecommunity can embrace. Starting in Newport Beach, the course featuresPacific Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar Village, scenic ocean views, NewportBay, the Back Bay, the OC Performing Arts Center, South Coast Plaza, andthe Santa Ana River with a fantastic finish line festival taking place at the OCFair & Events Center in Costa Mesa. For more information on the weekendlong events and the 2010 OC Marathon, visit: www.ocmarathon.com.

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As we approach the4 of July and prepare for thecelebration of our patriotism, the Cityencourages all to take a few extra minutes to think about personal safety andprotecting our environment. The Costa Mesa Fire and Police Departments ask youand your business to help keep our community safer and cleaner this 4 of July holiday.

There are a number of service groups, youth sports and philanthropic organizations that needthe support of the community. These organizations take the time to fulfill the requirements andthe responsibility to sponsor a fireworks stand in Costa Mesa. They will sell onlyfireworks approved for use by the City, and that bear the .The proceeds from the sale of fireworks supplement the much-needed financial support foryouth, athletic programs and community outreach. Sales are limited to persons 18 yearsand older. You areencouraged to purchase fireworks early. The are onthe 4 of July, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 10:00 p.m.

Safety for life and property is a priority for everyday, but taking a few extra precautions this 4 of Julyholiday will help protect Costa Mesa families, neighbors, friends, pets and the environment.

Select and inspect your home display area in the daylight hours.

Clear away debris and combustibles.

The viewing area setup should be at least 20 feet away from the firework display area. The display area should beout of the public right-of-way and as close the curbside as possible. By keeping the display area out of the street,emergency vehicles can pass safely.

Since all storm drains lead to the ocean, fireworks should be cleared and disposed of so that they are not swept intothe storm drain system.

Use a piece of drywall or sheetrock to protect pavement or grass area.

Have a water source, like the garden hose, nearby.

Keep a water filled bucket ready for spent fireworks.

Submerge the spent fireworks and allow for cooling completely before disposing in the trash receptacle.

An adult must be present at all times during the discharge of fireworks.

Close windows and lock vehicle doors to prevent vandalism or damage.

Fireworks may be discharged on the 4 of July between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Fireworks displays are in the City's parks, any public parking lots or any area of school property. Block partiesusing City rights-of-ways require prior City approval. The Costa Mesa Fire and Police officers will team together to provideadditional enforcement units to prevent the use of illegal fireworks. Illegal fireworks are those that are purchased outside thestate, over the Internet or from someone's car or garage. Selling illegal fireworks is a . Possession of just one illegalfirework is a misdemeanor and punishable by fine or imprisonment.

How can you tell if fireworks are illegal? Look for identifiers: if the firework can leave the ground or explode in the air it is illegal.Illegal fireworks include those described as cherry bombs, bottle rockets, mortars, aerial shells, M-80's and firecrackers. Illegalfireworks can also easily be identified by the lack of a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshal. Remember, if thefirework leaves the ground and expels into the air, Report those persons who are sellingthese kinds of fireworks. It could save someone from an injury or from the loss of property. If you have questions aboutfirework use in Costa Mesa, please contact the Fire Prevention Office at (714) 327-7400 or to report active illegal firework use,call (714) 754-5254.

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What's Your 10%?In 2008, the average Orange County resident generated five pounds of waste perday. With more than three million residents countywide, that number adds up toapproximately of solid waste per day.

The County of Orange's Waste & Recycling Department (OCW&R) has launcheda new, interactive campaign to helpall Orange County community members to reduce everyday waste from enteringlocal landfills. The campaign's call to action is realistic and attainable:

OC Waste & Recycling manages one of the nation'spremiere solid waste disposal systems serving residents and businesses. Onbehalf of the 34 cities in Orange County and over three million residents, OCWaste and Recycling operates a network of three active landfills and fourhousehold hazardous waste collection centers.

Everyone has habits. And the simple ones like drinking coffee out of paper cupscan be the source of up to 10% of what we throw away. But you don't have to giveup the things you love. There are a lot of ways to lighten up onour landfills, and the time to take action is now.

1. Pay bills electronically and put a stop to junk mail.

2. Bring reusable bags with you to the grocery store.

3. Start composting.

4. Reduce packaging waste by buying in bulk.

5. Avoid contaminating recyclables to be sure they stay out of the landfill.

The “10% in 2010 Challenge” means producing less waste to begin with, reusingitems as many times as possible and increasing recycling efforts. It is estimatedthat the “10% in 2010 Challenge” will result in a reduction of 1.5 million pounds ofwaste in one year from entering County landfills. Residents can take the '10% in2010 Challenge' at www.WasteFreeOC.com.

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Reducewaste by ten percent in 2010.

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Compassion in Action

May Wildflower Walk at Fairview ParkWith the numerous heavy rains this winter, Fairview Parkhas been transformed from its semi-arid state to a lush,green panorama, ripe with flowers, birds, animals andinsects. The vernal pools at the park were filledwith rainwater during the winter months, andfairy shrimp were spotted in the pools.These circumstances do not occur everyyear at Fairview Park. Consequently,the City invites the community to enjoya tour of the Park on Saturday, May 1,with the focus on wildflowers andother natives and non-natives. Thetour will begin at 9 am at the picnicshelter on the Park's west side (enter atsignal at the park entrance). It will beconducted by a member of the Orange CountyChapter of the Society for Conservation Biology.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Dogs on aleash are welcome to join their owners.Although it does not usually rain this time ofyear; should rainfall occur, the WildflowerWalk may be shortened or cancelled. Forfurther information, please contact(714) 754-5303.

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Currently, 6 sponsors have donated to the K-9 Cleanup Program, with 9 dispensersinstalled in several parks as of March. The City has also received donations fromindividuals in the community. The program allows for donations towards the purchaseof additional dog waste bags, maintenance of bag dispensers and marketing of theprogram. The program also provides a unique opportunity to fund one or several dogbag dispensers and a supply of dog bags on a tiered level, while recognizing the nameof the sponsor on a sign placed on the dispenser.

Ask An Animal Control Officer

The Costa Mesa Police Department's Animal Control Unit provides animal-related services and information to Cityresidents. Several commonly-asked questions relating to animals are responded to below. To find out about other AnimalControl topics, please visit www.costamesapd.org or call theAnimal Control Information Hotline at 714-754-5311.

Q: My dogs absolutely love to go for car rides. Is it legal to leave them in the car while I run errands?

We enjoy traveling with our pets, too. But for non-essential trips, it is far wiser to leave your fuzzy friends at home.State law makes it illegal to leave animals unattended in vehicles under conditions that could endanger their well-being.Pets distressed by circumstances including heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation, or lack of food and water can beimpounded by a law enforcement officer and owners penalized by a fine and/or jail. Please think twice about taking yourpets out and about with you on warm days. Parking in the shade and cracking the windows are often not enough to preventsuffering and heatstroke! To report a distressed, unattended animal in avehicle, contact the law enforcement agency for the city in which the pet islocated. Costa Mesa Animal Control dispatch can be reached at (714) 754-5674 for service requests in our city.

Q: Does the City of Costa Mesa provide financial assistance for spayingand neutering animals?

A: Yes! Tragically, each year 4 to 6 million unwanted dogs and cats areeuthanized in our country, driving home the critical need to spay and neuter inorder to prevent unwanted litters. Costa Mesa Animal Control has createda spay/neuter voucher program for Cityresidents needing financial assistance topay for this procedure. Funds for thisprogram are provided by fines from ownerswhose fertile pets were impounded whilerunning loose. For eligibility information,please visit the Animal Control section ofwww.costamesapd.org or call 714-754-5311(select option 3).

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Mike and Judi Berry -“Top Dogs”Tyler Hilbert (Stromboli Dogs) - “Hot Doggers”

Top Dogs ($700):

Hot Doggers ($400):

Tail Waggers ($250):

Name on Dispenser for 3 years and recognition inCosta Mesa Community News and on City Website

Name on Dispenser for 1 year and recognition inCosta Mesa Community News and on City Website

Name on Dispenser for 1 year

For more information on this program and to donate or become a sponsor, pleasevisit http://www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/docs/flyers/K-9_Cleanup_Brochure.pdf onthe City's website, or call the City Manager's Office at (714) 754-5327.