MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Council Meeting
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 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
This year, one of the Youth Committee’s key objectives is to engage with the outside agencies and organizations where City Councilmembers serve as liaisons. As part of this effort, the committee visited the Foothill Transit facility in Arcadia on Saturday, September 14.
Foothill Transit, a Joint Power Authority, serves 22 member cities across the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, covering over 320 square miles, with Temple City being one of its members. Established to provide reliable, high-quality public transportation, Foothill Transit is committed to safety, courtesy, quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and innovation.
During the visit, committee members learned about the agency's mission and the services it offers, including discounted fares for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It was an insightful experience, helping the Youth Committee better understand how regional agencies work to support our community.
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
Fall Festival and Classic Car Show
Join us for the annual Fall Festival and Classic Car Show, co-hosted with the Temple City Unified School District, on Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m at Temple City Park. Festival-goers will delight in live entertainment, eye-catching classic cars, information and craft booths, and delicious food from food trucks. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Vocal Arts Department at Temple City High School.
Fore more information, please visit www.templecity.us/fallfestival.
Halloween Carnival
Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for spooky fun festivities in Temple City! Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at Live Oak Park, located at 10144 Bogue Street. Enjoy festive decorations, arts and crafts, 20+ game booths with candy prizes, jump around at our inflatable zone, capture a memory at the photo booth, enjoy a delicious meal from food trucks, take a walk down the trunk or treat zone, brave the haunted house and enjoy tons of candy!
Also, keep an eye out for the Costume Patrol! This year, special guests will be patrolling the Halloween event in search of stand-out Halloween costumes. All awardees will be presented with a unique prize.
For more information, please visit www.templecity.us/halloween.
Veterans Day Celebration
Join us as we commemorate the service, sacrifice, and immeasurable contributions of our veterans who have proudly worn our country’s uniform to defend and preserve our precious liberty. The City of Temple City will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Temple City Park. The event will take place at Temple City Park and will feature speeches, aircraft flyovers, recognition of veterans in attendance, and other commemorative festivities.
The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Performing Arts Pavilion, located at 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City.
For more information, please visit www.templecity.us/veterans.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
August 2024 Community Development Department Report
The Community Development Department has released its report for August 2024.
Building permit valuations in August 2024 were 61% higher compared to August 2023, and the fees collected also saw an increase. However, the number of permits issued declined slightly, with a total of 209 permits granted compared to 234 during the same period last year. Notable permits issued included two new single-family dwellings, several new condominium units, and multiple accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
In August 2024, the Planning Department received nine new applications, which included two new ADUs, four house additions, a wireless cell tower co-location, and an application for sidewalk dining. Additionally, one new business license was issued in August 2024 for an automotive service.
Community Preservation cases decreased slightly, with the number of cases opened in August 2024 falling by 23% compared to the previous year. This decline was attributed to one officer being out of the office for part of July and August. Of these cases, 47% were initiated by inspectors and 48% by the public.