MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Council Meeting
The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 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 at ConnectwithTC.
Message from the Mayor
Mayor Tom Chavez has written a letter to the Temple City community in response to the recent wind event. To read the letter, CLICK HERE.
City Cleanup Efforts
Following the recent wind event, city crews are actively clearing debris throughout the community. Cleanup efforts will continue over the next week, with crews clearing debris in your area the day before trash collection.
To report any issues, please contact City Hall at (626) 285-2171 or submit a service request through the city's website by CLICKING HERE.
Community Assistance with Green Waste Disposal
Residents can support cleanup efforts by dropping off green waste at roll-off containers at the following locations on Saturday, January 18th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm:
- City Yard, 9167 La Rosa Dr.
- Old Chamber Site, 9050 E Las Tunas Dr.
- Primrose Park, 5940 Primrose Ave.
- Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue St.
To schedule a bulky item pick-up, call Athens Services at (855) 557-1008 or visit athensservices.com/bulky-item-pickup. Please note that the collection of bulky items, backyard waste, and large debris may take additional time due to the high volume of requests.
Youth Committee
The next Youth Committee bi-monthly meeting will be on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person.
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
Free Masks for Residents
Due to air quality concerns, free KN95 masks are available at Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue St. Masks can be picked up daily from 8 am to 10 pm.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us as we usher in the Year of the Wood Snake! The festivities will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Temple City Park, located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Attendees will enjoy lion and dragon dance, free samples of traditional cuisine, raffle prizes, family activities, a kid zone, live entertainment, and information booths!
For more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461 or visit www.TempleCity.us/LNY.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
December 2024 Community Development Report
The Community Development Department’s December 2024 report highlights significant growth in building activity compared to the same period last year. A full analysis of the entire year will be presented in an upcoming report.
Building permit valuations in December 2024 increased by 500% compared to December 2023, reflecting an increase in construction activity. This increase was driven by the issuance of permits for the new mixed-use development at 9465 Las Tunas Drive, as well as a parking garage at the same location. Building permit fees also saw a 183% increase from the previous year. Despite these large increases, the total number of permits issued rose by only 21%, with 192 permits granted in December. Notable permits issued included two single-family dwellings and five accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Year-to-date, 2,198 permits were issued in 2024, compared to 2,065 permits in 2023.
The Planning Department received 13 new applications in December 2024. Seven of these applications were for ADUs, two for junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), and the remaining for house additions.
No new business licenses were issued in December 2024.
The number of Community Preservation cases opened in December 2024 remained stable compared to last year, with 99 cases initiated this year versus 102 in December 2023. Of these, 58% were proactively opened by inspectors, while 34% were the result of public reports. Year-to-date, 1,660 cases were opened in 2024, compared to 1,777 in 2023. The department also closed 92 cases in December, continuing its efforts to maintain community standards.