temple city updates A BI-WEEKLY REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER FROM JUNE 21 - JULY 5, 2024

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Council Meeting

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 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.

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Temple City Park Playground Now Open!

The brand new, Temple City Park playground is now open! The bamboo forest themed playground features a main climbing structure, two slides, overhead climber, spinners, sensory play panels and swings. In addition, a new landscape buffer was added to the north, new LED lighting, and the adjacent picnic shelter has been refreshed. Come check out the latest playground amenity in Temple City!

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

Camp-A-Palooza

Camp-A-Palooza is an overnight family camping experience on Friday, July 19 – Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Live Oak Park. Bring your own tent, sleeping bags, and family, and we'll do the rest. Enjoy arts and crafts, inflatables, obstacle courses, a movie, and more! The cost includes a 20' x 20' camp space, dinner, and continental breakfast. Camp setup begins Friday at 2:30 p.m., with some activities beginning at 4 p.m. Each family must have an adult 18 years of age or over present at all times. Registration begins Saturday, June 22nd, in-person only at Live Oak Park Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. Register early, as this event sells out! For more information, please visit https://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/1383/Camp-A-Palooza.

Community Development Department

Las Tunas Streetscape Project - Grants for TC Businesses

On October 12, 2023, the City Council dedicated $3 million dollars for the following improvements:

• Painting of street fixtures

• Converting streetlights to LED

• Leveling and resetting pavers

• Installing new pots

• Landscaping improvements

• Adding outdoor dining seating areas

• Grant programs for business store-front beautification

To apply for cafe furniture, storefront awning, or blade sign grant program, please fill out the online application. Applications open June 24, 2024. To view the grant guidelines please visit www.templecity.us. For questions regarding the application process or overall grant program:

Ashley Avery, aavery@templecity.us or (626)285-2171 ext. 4316.

Iliana Flores, iflores@templecity.us or (626)285-2171 ext. 4122.