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Home My WebLink About02 - - Public Comment - 11/19/2019Retiring Costa Mesa police chief alleges he’s being forced out and has been threatened with investigations Costa Mesa Police Chief Rob Sharpnack has filed a claim alleging that the city “discriminated and retaliated” against him after he raised issues with the city’s budget process and what he considers “improper interference” by the City Council in his department’s affairs. The city denies the allegations. (File Photo) By Luke Money, Nov. 18, 2019, 4:26 PM Departing Costa Mesa Police Chief Rob Sharpnack has filed a claim against the city, alleging he is being forced out of his position after he raised issues about the most recent budget development process and what he considers the City Council’s “interference” in his department. The city denied the assertions Monday. “The city wishes Chief Sharpnack the best in his retirement,” said Costa Mesa spokesman Tony Dodero. “We are grateful for his service.” . Sharpnack’s claim, dated Nov. 8, alleges the city “discriminated and retaliated” against him after he complained about the council’s “improper interference into the affairs of the city Police Department” and about the budget process earlier this year.