temple city updates A BI-WEEKLY REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER FROM JULY 18 - AUGUST 1, 2025

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Council Meeting

The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center 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 at ConnectwithTC.

Youth Committee

The Youth Committee will meet in August for a summer workshop and regular bi-monthly meetings will resume in October. 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

Concerts in the Park

Summer Concerts in the Park are back! The ten-week concert series runs from June through August at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., every week from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m on Wednesdays. Join us as we celebrate the sounds of the summer!

Concert Lineup:

  • July 23 – Wise Guys Big Band (Swing)
  • July 30 – 4 Lads from Liverpool (Beatles Tribute)
  • August 6 – Stone Soul (Motown/Soul) and National Night Out starting at 6:00 p.m.
  • August 13 – Kelly Boyz Band (Country)

For more information, visit www.templecity.us/concerts.

Neon Night Walk

Join us for our Neon Night Walk on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy our walking paths, featuring neon colors and black light stations, while listening to music and playing games! Glow sticks, bracelets, face paint, and more will be available for free, or you can bring your own.

For more information please visit www.templecity.us/neon.

Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) Program

The Temple City LEAD Program is recruiting new members for the 2025-26 school year. Join today and discover new opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours, develop leadership skills, and learn about educational and future career opportunities. The LEAD program facilitates opportunities for middle school and high school students ages 12–17 years old to earn volunteer service-learning hours, develop confidence in leadership skills through a mentorship program, and learn about educational and future career opportunities. In addition to accruing community service hours needed for school, participants will develop a variety of leadership skills aimed at creating positive impacts in the Temple City community.

For more information, please visit www.templecity.us/LEAD.

Youth Volleyball League

It’s Volleyball time! The co-ed volleyball league will provide girls and boys in grades 5th-8th an opportunity to learn a variety of skills and compete in games and playoffs in a fun environment. Led by recreation staff, this program is designed to introduce players of all levels to the sport of volleyball. Players will experience working as a team, practicing discipline, building the proper fundamentals of the sport, and competing in games and playoffs. Some players will also be selected to participate in an all-star team that will compete in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) Volleyball tournament in November. The first week of the program will consist of general training and evaluation, followed by coaches drafting players into specific teams. Fee includes a team jersey and a trophy/medal.

For more information, please visit www.templecity.us/volleyball.

Sports Blitz

Sports time = a fun time! Explore an exciting variety of sports in this engaging program led by Recreation staff. This 8-week program, held on Mondays & Wednesdays from September 8 to October 29, is designed for children ages 3.5 - 5 and 6–7. Participants will explore the fundamentals of basketball, soccer, and flag football, while building skills and learning the values of teamwork and sportsmanship.

For more information, please visit www.templecity.us/fallblitz.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Take a Self-Guided Tour of Temple City’s Utility Box Art

Have you noticed the beautiful artwork popping up on utility boxes around town? As part of our ongoing Art on Boxes Campaign, local artists have transformed these everyday objects into vibrant pieces of public art – adding color, creativity, and community pride to our streets.

Now, it’s easier than ever to explore them all with our interactive Google Map tour! This map highlights the location of each painted utility box so you can plan your own walking or biking tour and experience the artwork up close.

Check out the map here: Temple City Utility Box Art Map

Whether you’re discovering them for the first time or revisiting your favorites, this is a fun and easy way to experience the public art in our community. Take the tour, snap a few photos, and share with your family and friends!