MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Council Meeting
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person or watch the livestream of the meeting online by CLICKING HERE and on Youtube, ConnectwithTC.
Reminder that the July 2, 2024 Council meeting is cancelled as it is on the week of a holiday.
Youth Committee
Youth Committee application can be downloaded from www.templecity.us/youthcommittee or obtained during normal business hours via email from the City Clerk’s Office at rflores@templecity.us. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. Committee members will be selected through an interview process.
For more information regarding the Youth Committee, please visit the City’s website, https://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/ or email the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@templecity.us.
City Commissioner Recruitment
City Commissioner applications can be downloaded from the City’s website, via email request to cityclerk@templecity.us, or by calling 626-285-2171 ext. 4132 during normal business hours. The deadline to submit an application is on Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. The City Council will select commissioners through an interview process.
For more information, call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 285-2171, ext. 4132.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Concerts in the Park
Temple City has hosted free concerts each summer for over 24 years. The concert series will run for ten weeks, from June through August. Concerts will take place at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the sounds of the summer! As a reminder canopies and umbrellas are not allowed in the concert area out of courtesy for other concert-goers. Food can be brought in, however food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site for the concert series. For more detailed information please visit www.templecity.us/concerts.
• Dates: Wednesdays, June 12 – August 14
• Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
• Location: Temple City Park
2024 Temple City Older American of the Year Annette Costantino
This year’s Temple City Older American of the Year recipient is Annette Costantino. Ms. Costantino is a standout representative of our older adult residents through her dedication to volunteering in the community. Over the years, Ms. Costantino has been an active volunteer with our local schools, Camellia Festival and St. Luke’s Catholic Church and a member of the Woman’s Club of Temple City and Wandering Foot Quilt Guild. She has used her extraordinary sewing expertise making dresses and outfitting the Camellia Festival Royal Courts, crafting banners for St. Luke’s Catholic Church and creating costumes for Temple City High School musicals over many years. Ms. Constantino has served as PTA President and held many positions at La Rosa, Cloverly, Oak Ave. Intermediate and Temple City High School, contributing to enhance the student experience of all. She is caring, compassionate and helpful, and our 2024 Temple City Older American of the Year.
Music Center Partnership at the Live Oak Park Community Center
The City is partnering with the Music Center of Los Angeles to bring live performances to the community in May and June. This partnership adds musical and dance performances as part of the City’s senior services, and is open to all ages. All performances are at the Live Oak Park Community Center, 10144 Bogue St., beginning at 1:00 pm.
• May 24th: Melody of China (Cultural Music)
• June 7th: The Alley Cats (Doo-Wop)
• June 28th: Pacifico Dance Company (Ballet Folklorico)
Community Development Department
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
The Community Development Department has released its monthly report for April 2024.
Building permit valuation in April 2024 was 51% higher than April 2023. Fees collected in April 2024 were also higher than April 2023 – a 53% increase. 229 permits were issued in April 2024, which was 32% higher than April 2023. The significant permits issued in April were for a 5-unit condominium project and several accessory dwelling units.
Planning received 13 new applications in April 2024, which included 4 ADUs, 4 applications for pre-approved ADU plans, a junior ADU, a new single-family house, 2 house additions, and a tentative parcel map to subdivide a single-family property.
One business license was issued in April 2024 for a retail establishment.
Community Preservation continued to be active in April 2024. The number of cases opened in April 2024 were nearly 5% higher than April 2023. 64% of the cases opened in April were initiated by the inspector, with 28% initiated by the public.