Marcucci was elected to the City Council in 2017 and stepped into the mayor pro tem role in 2019, bringing experience in the financial services sector and a zeal for animal welfare.
The Costa Mesa City Council Tuesday approved a five-year $480,000 annual contact with the nonprofit Priceless Pets, requiring the group to lease a local facility and open to the public.
A $30,000 monthly temporary agreement will allow the nonprofit to offer adoption and veterinary services, while the city looks for a permanent provider.