MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Council Meeting
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 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.
Youth Committee
The Youth Committee attended and participated in the Mayor’s State of the City address in February and the Council Reorganization event in March.
The Youth Committee will meet on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 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.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Modified Easter Event this Saturday
Due to the forecasted rain this weekend, the City’s Easter event is moving indoors! The indoor event features photos with the Easter Bunny, goodie bag (12 eggs and craft) for the first 1,350 participants, games with prizes, special Easter baskets for randomly selected participants, prize wheel, photo opportunity and Easter decorations galore! The event is open to all and is free to attend, no registration required. Unfortunately, the pancake breakfast component has been cancelled. For more detailed event information, please visit www.templecity.us/easter.
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Location: Community Center at Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue St.
New Pickleball Courts at Live Oak Park
Pickleball enthusiasts in Temple City have a reason to rejoice as the brand-new pickleball courts are now open to the public. Located at Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue St., this recreational amenity promises to be a hub of activity for players of all ages and skill levels. The opening of four (4) pickleball courts marks a significant milestone for the local community, providing a designated area for players to gather, compete, and socialize. This is the culmination of a group of dedicated Temple City pickleball players, the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council efforts. We invite the pickleball community, both seasoned and new, to enjoy the latest park infrastructure improvement in Temple City!
Temple City Park Playground Renovation Project
The playground renovation project has begun at Temple City Park. The project will encompass a brand new playground, landscape buffer and refresh of the picnic shelter. The playground Bamboo Forest theme was selected as a complimentary design specifically for Temple City Park, to blend with the existing structures and evoke feelings of calm and nature. In addition to the playground area, a landscape buffer is included in the design to provide a visual and physical separation to the north parking lot.
The main playground structure incorporates a net climber, slide, spinner and overhead climber. Swings and sensory panels are included in the project with a custom designed safety surfacing complementing the theme. Included in the renovation project for Temple City Park is a refresh of the playground adjacent picnic shelter. The picnic shelter refresh includes “Thunder Brown” support posts, “Mountain Forest” shade covering and updated LED lighting. The color selection for the picnic shelter is meant to compliment the nature inspired playground as well as the natural park environment. For more information on the project, please visit https://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/1416/Temple-City-and-Live-Oak-Park-Playground.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
The Community Development Department has released its monthly report for February 2024.
Building permit valuation in February 2024 was nearly identical to that of February 2023. However, fees collected in February 2024 were lower than February 2023 – a 13% decrease. 152 permits were issued in February 2024, which was 12% lower than the number of permits issued in February 2023. The significant permits issued in February were mainly for accessory dwelling units, but there were also a new two-story house and a house addition.
Planning received 15 new applications in February 2024. 11 were for Accessory Dwelling Units, 3 were for house additions, and one was for a modification to a conditional use permit for a med spa.
No new business licenses were issued in February, only a change of ownership.
Community Preservation continued to be active in February 2024. The number of cases opened in February 2024 were equal to the previous year. 59% of the cases opened in February were initiated by the inspector, with 24% initiated by the public.