Temple City, California

City Council

The Temple City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session regarding existing litigation in the case General Board of the Church of the Nazarene v. City of Temple City. The meeting also includes public comment periods but no other action items are listed.

• Closed session on pending litigation: General Board of the Church of the Nazarene v. City of Temple City (LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02242)

City Council

The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of Title 3 of the Temple City Municipal Code to revise adoption by reference of Los Angeles County Code Title 10, including Chapter 10.37 on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs, and clarify enforcement authority. The council will also approve consent items including plans for the City Hall Lobby Improvement Project, a temporary street closure for National Night Out, co-sponsorship of Relay for Life, and salary schedule amendments.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 26-1089 revising animal control rules for potentially dangerous and vicious dogs
• Approval of plans and authorization to invite bids for City Hall Lobby Improvement Project (CIP No. P25-02)
• Temporary street closure on Golden West Avenue between Las Tunas Drive and Woodruff Avenue on August 5, 2026 for National Night Out
• Co-sponsorship of 2026 Relay for Life of Temple City at Temple City Park on November 7, 2026 with fee waivers
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-5887 amending salary schedule to include Parks and Recreation Supervisor

City Council 會議議程

The Temple City Council is holding a special meeting on July 7, 2026, primarily to convene a closed session to discuss pending litigation. The case is General Council of the Assemblies of God of Nazareth v. City of Temple City (Louisiana Superior Court case no. 26STCP02242). The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including public comment periods on non-agenda items.

• Closed session under Government Code §54956.9(a) for potential litigation: General Council of the Assemblies of God of Nazareth v. City of Temple City (Case No. 26STCP02242)

City Council 會議議程

市议会将审议一项拟议条例，修订关于潜在危险和凶猛犬只的动物管制规定，并安排7月21日举行公开听证。同时将一次性表决同意议程中的多项事项，包括批准共同赞助生命接力赛、市政厅大厅改善项目招标、临时封闭街道举办全国夜晚活动等。会议还包括仪式事项和委员会报告。

• 引入拟议条例（首读）修订危险及凶猛犬只管理规定，并要求7月21日举行听证
• 批准共同赞助美国癌症协会2026年11月7日天普市生命接力赛，并免除相关费用
• 批准市政厅大厅改善计划（CIP P25-02）并授权公开招标
• 批准2026年8月5日下午2-11时临时封闭金西大道（Las Tunas至Woodruff）举办全国夜晚活动
• 通过决议修订薪资表，纳入公园与休闲主管职位

Transportation & Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the Transportation and Public Safety Commission scheduled for July 8, 2026, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

• Regular meeting cancelled; next meeting July 22, 2026.

Transportation & Public Safety Commission

The Transportation and Public Safety Commission will hold its annual reorganization to appoint chair and vice-chair. The commission will then vote on four traffic engineering recommendations: rejecting all-way stop controls at Sereno/Sultana and Pentland/Sultana in favor of warning signs and reflective strips; rejecting speed humps on Camellia Avenue north of Garibaldi in favor of speed limit signage and centerline; approving 13 additional feet of red curb at Santa Anita/Grand; and approving 20 feet of red curb at a shopping plaza driveway on Broadway at 5439 Rosemead Boulevard.

• Annual reorganization appointing chair and vice-chair for one-year term
• Recommendation to deny all-way stop control at Sereno Drive and Sultana Avenue; install warning signs and reflective strips instead
• Recommendation to deny all-way stop control at Pentland Street and Sultana Avenue; install warning signs, reflective strips, and 20 ft of red curb
• Recommendation to deny speed humps for 6100 block of Camellia Avenue; install speed limit signs and double yellow centerline
• Recommendation to add 13 ft of red curb (total 31 ft) on northwest side of Santa Anita Avenue at Grand Avenue, and 20 ft of red curb on south side of Broadway at 5439 Rosemead Boulevard

City Council

At this special 7 a.m. meeting, the City Council will hear staff reports on public safety and traffic. Items include crime statistics, notable arrests, traffic issues, and quality-of-life concerns. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Crime trends and statistics report
• Notable arrests update
• Traffic issues and statistics report
• Special assignment team activities update
• Public outreach and upcoming events for June 2026

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Temple City Planning Commission scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider the May Programming Report, a recap of recreation programs including sports, Stars Club, LEAD program, and park maintenance/urban forestry. No decisions are expected; the report is to be received and filed. The consent calendar includes approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and monthly attendance/activity reports for May 2026.

• Receive and file May Programming Report covering sports, Stars Club, LEAD program, Park Maintenance and Urban Forestry
• Approve minutes of May 20, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
• Receive and file Monthly Attendance/Activity Reports for May 2026

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including commissioner appointments, ordinance amendments, and multiple service contracts. Discussion includes updates to the Temple City Municipal Code regarding subdivision and condominium regulations.

• Ordinance No. 26-1088 amending subdivision and condominium conversion regulations
• Contract with ASI Sign Systems, Inc. for Las Tunas Drive streetscape signs up to $33,912.05
• Consultant agreement with Lead Tech Environmental for testing services not to exceed $45,000
• Agreement with Temple City Chamber of Commerce for business promotion of $62,500
• Service agreement with Gerald A. Jambazian for photography up to $17,500

Standing Committees

This standing committee will review and discuss the Pavement Management Program report and possible work plans, presented by the City Engineer and City Manager. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 24, 2026 special meeting. No new business is on the agenda.

• Review of Pavement Management Program report and work plans
• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2026 special meeting

Transportation & Public Safety Commission

This regular meeting of the Transportation and Public Safety Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Planning Commission

The regular June 9, 2026 meeting of the Temple City Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is June 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

• Regular meeting of June 9, 2026 cancelled; next meeting set for June 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Temple City Council holds a regular meeting with a consent calendar, a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 lighting and maintenance district assessments, and the first reading of an ordinance amending the subdivision regulations and condominium conversion rules. The consent agenda includes a $178,971 housing services contract, participation in the CDBG program, and adoption of the SB 1 street resurfacing project list for FY 2026-27.

• Consent Item D: Three-year $178,971 housing services agreement with Sandra Medrano for home improvement programs.
• Consent Item E: Adopt SB 1 resolution for citywide street resurfacing projects in FY 2026-27.
• Public Hearing 8A: Order levy and collection of citywide Lighting and Maintenance District assessments for FY 2026-27.
• Public Hearing 8B: First reading of Ordinance 26-1088 amending Chapters 9-2 (Subdivision), 9-3 (Condominium Conversions), and deleting Chapters 9-4 (Condominium Construction) and 9-6 (Vesting Tentative Maps).
• Closed session: Potential litigation and city manager performance evaluation.

City Council

The City Council holds a budget study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget and the accompanying Schedule of Fees and Fines. No final adoption is scheduled; the council will provide staff direction after discussion.

• Review of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Attachment A)
• Review of Proposed Schedule of Fees and Fines for FY 2026-27 (Attachment B)

Youth Committee

The Youth Committee will hear a presentation from Community Development Director Reimers, consider approving the minutes from March 26, 2026, and receive staff updates on recruitment and summer workshops. Councilmember Chavez will also provide communications. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Presentation from Community Development Director Reimers
• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff recruitment update
• Summer workshops discussion
• Communications from Councilmember Chavez

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to discuss the existing Crossroads Specific Plan and proposed amendments. They will provide feedback and may direct staff to initiate formal amendments to the plan. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Study session on the Crossroads Specific Plan update — feedback and possible direction to staff to begin amendments

Transportation & Public Safety Commission

The regular May 27, 2026 meeting of the Transportation and Public Safety Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

• Meeting of May 27, 2026 cancelled

City Council

This is a special meeting with no unfinished business or action items. The City Council will hear reports on quality of life, operations, crime trends, notable arrests, crime statistics, traffic issues, traffic statistics, special assignment team activities, public outreach, and upcoming events. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Quality of Life report
• Crime Trends and Crime Statistics update
• Traffic Issues and Traffic Statistics update
• Notable Arrests report
• Special Assignment Team Activities update

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Temple City Planning Commission scheduled for May 26, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the April 2026 minutes and monthly attendance/activity reports. The meeting includes a presentation regarding April recreation programming, including sports, Stars Club, LEAD program, park maintenance, and urban forestry.

• Approval of April 15, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of April 2026 Monthly Attendance/Activity Reports
• April Programming Report presentation by Adam Matsumoto

City Council

The Temple City Council will consider a 4.40% rate increase for solid waste collection by Athens Services, effective July 1, 2026. Other consent items include extending the tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist through 2029 with a 2.9% rate increase, co-sponsoring the 2026 Hi Autumn Festival with World Journal LA, LLC, and approving two consultant agreements with Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley for homeless assistance programs totaling up to $127,616. A public hearing will also be held to receive the annual employee vacancy report per Assembly Bill 2561.

• Approve 4.40% rate adjustment for Athens Services solid waste collection, effective July 1, 2026
• Extend tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist three years through June 30, 2029, with 2.9% rate increase
• Co-sponsor Hi Autumn Festival Sept 19-20, 2026, with parking restrictions and fee waivers
• Approve $36,116 for Family Promise case management and $91,500 for rental/move-in assistance for homeless families FY 2026-27
• Public hearing on FY 2025/26 employee vacancy report per AB 2561

Planning Commission

The Temple City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a tentative parcel map for a four-unit development at 4450 Temple City Blvd, and two citywide code amendments to Title 9 affecting urban dwelling units and lot splits, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The code amendments aim to implement the city's Housing Element and ensure compliance with state law. The commission will also consider approving the April 28 meeting minutes.

• Tentative parcel map for a four-unit residential development at 4450 Temple City Blvd
• Code amendment to update regulations for urban dwelling units and urban lot splits (citywide)
• Code amendment to update regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs (citywide)
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review and consider approving the Sereno Park Project concept design and allocate $2,331,724 from General Fund Reserves for construction and project management. The Council will also adopt annual code amendments, set lighting and maintenance district assessments for FY 2026-2027, approve fireworks permits, and adopt the city's Emergency Operations Plan. Several consent calendar items include approval of minutes, parks commission actions, and bill payments.

• Sereno Park Project: consider concept design and allocate $2,331,724 from General Fund Reserves
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 25-1086 for annual code amendments to zoning and development standards
• Adopt Resolution No. 26-5871 declaring intent to levy Lighting and Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2026-2027
• Approve seven fireworks permits for the 2026 season
• Adopt Resolution No. 26-5870 approving the city's Emergency Operations Plan

The City Council approved seven fireworks permits for the 2026 season, adopted the Emergency Operations Plan, and adopted a resolution to levy Lighting and Maintenance District assessments for FY 2026-2027. The Council also approved amendments to the municipal code and Crossroad Specific Plan.

• Approved seven fireworks permits for the 2026 season
• Adopted Emergency Operations Plan (Resolution 26-5870)
• Adopted resolution to levy Lighting and Maintenance District assessments for FY 2026-2027 (Resolution 26-5871)
• Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-1086 (amending municipal code and Crossroad Specific Plan)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-5872 authorizing payment of bills for FY 2025-26
• Received and filed Parks and Recreation Commission meeting actions
• Approved minutes for April 21, April 28, and April 29, 2026 meetings
• Directed staff to return with final Sereno Park design incorporating Council input and pursue external funding

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with no business or action items. The agenda consists entirely of communications from staff covering quality of life, operations, crime trends and statistics, notable arrests, traffic issues and statistics, special assignment team activities, public outreach, and upcoming events. Public comment is allowed on any subject, but no decisions or votes are expected.

• Staff updates on quality of life issues
• Staff updates on crime trends, notable arrests, and crime statistics
• Staff updates on traffic issues and traffic statistics
• Staff updates on special assignment team activities
• Outreach and upcoming events for May 2026

The City Council held a special meeting on public safety, with no formal votes or decisions. Law enforcement and city staff presented updates on recent residential burglaries, crime statistics, traffic issues, and community outreach. Residents shared personal experiences with burglaries, and officials encouraged vigilance and participation in the Sheriff's Volunteer on Patrol program.

• No formal decisions or actions were taken; the meeting was informational only

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a dental assistant training program at 9929 Las Tunas Drive and consider recommending code amendments to the City Council that update subdivision and condominium regulations to implement Housing Element policies and comply with state law. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from March 24, 2026.

• Conditional use permit (PL25-5222) for a dental assistant training program at 9929 Las Tunas Drive in the Las Tunas Commercial District
• Ordinance amendments (PL22-3598) to Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the Municipal Code citywide to align with Housing Element policies and state law
• Consent calendar: approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 24, 2026

Committee on Aging

The Temple City Committee on Aging will review and receive the completed 2025 Report Card and discuss its goals for 2026. The committee will also announce the Older American of the Year, receive notification of members with expiring terms, and approve minutes from January 2026. No financial actions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of the 2025 Report Card
• Discussion of Committee on Aging goals for 2026
• Announcement of the Temple City Older American of the Year
• Notification of committee members whose terms expire in 2026
• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Temple City Council will hold a special meeting on April 28, 2026, for a study session focused on discussing the strategic work plan. The meeting is for discussion only, with no formal actions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on strategic work plan

The City Council held a study session to review and align strategic priorities with the budget. No formal votes were taken, but council directed staff on several initiatives including developing an implementation plan, addressing vacant properties, exploring advocacy services, and enhancing community engagement. Staff will return with a draft plan for follow-up approval.

• Directed staff to develop draft implementation plan for council review and approval
• Directed staff to return with strategies for addressing long-term vacant properties citywide
• Directed staff to evaluate options for hiring a lobbyist/advocacy firm vs a grant-writing consultant
• Directed staff to explore a phone application for public work requests and concerns
• Directed staff to explore other funding sources for energy and sustainable upgrades
• Directed staff to bring back a preventative maintenance strategy for Live Oak Park infrastructure

Standing Committees

The Facilities, Public Works, and Infrastructure Standing Committee will discuss the Pavement Management Program report and possible work plans. No new business is on the agenda. The committee will also consider approving minutes from a May 2023 meeting.

• Review and discuss Pavement Management Program report and work plans
• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2023 special meeting

Transportation & Public Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the Transportation and Public Safety Commission scheduled for April 22, 2026, was cancelled. No business was conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 5938 Kauffman Avenue.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items discussed or decided.
• Next regular meeting: May 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 5938 Kauffman Avenue.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-1086, which updates various sections of the municipal code and the Crossroads Specific Plan regarding administrative procedures, zoning definitions, and development standards. The council will also receive the 2025 annual General Plan and Housing reports, consider a policy for disruptions to remote meetings, and authorize renewal of the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County. Consent items include amending the salary schedule to add a Building and Code Inspector II classification and approving bill payments for fiscal year 2025-26.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 25-1086 for annual code amendments to zoning and development standards
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-5863 amending the Salary Schedule for Building and Code Inspector II
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-5868 approving a policy to address disruptions to remote or hybrid meetings
• Receipt and approval of 2025 Annual General Plan and Housing reports, to be filed with HCD and LCI
• Authorization to renew the General Services Agreement between Temple City and Los Angeles County

The City Council unanimously introduced Ordinance No. 25-1086 for first reading, amending various municipal code sections and the Crossroad Specific Plan related to administrative procedures, zoning definitions, and development standards. The second reading is scheduled for May 5, 2026. The Council also approved the 2025 Annual General Plan and Housing reports, adopted a policy addressing disruptions during remote meetings, and renewed a General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County. Residents voiced concerns about recent burglaries, and the Council pledged to prioritize public safety.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 25-1086 (first reading) for annual code amendments (5-0)
• Scheduled second reading of Ordinance No. 25-1086 for May 5, 2026
• Received and approved 2025 Annual General Plan and Housing reports (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-5868 approving policy addressing disruptions to remote/hybrid meetings (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to renew General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County (3-0; two recused)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes, Planning Commission actions, salary schedule amendment, Visa Card report, and bill payments (5-0)
• Recognized Oak Avenue Intermediate School for California Distinguished School and National School to Watch
• Received 2025 Park Planning Award of Excellence for Live Oak Park Playground Project

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider approving minutes from March 18, 2026, and receive monthly attendance/activity reports for March. A presentation on recreation programming—covering sports, Stars Club, LEAD program, and park maintenance—will be given by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receive and file monthly attendance/activity reports for March 2026
• Presentation on March programming report by Director Adam Matsumoto

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to excuse Commissioner Haddad for due cause and approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the previous meeting and monthly attendance/activity reports. Director Matsumoto updated the commission on March programming, including enrollment numbers for Stars Club and summer camp, and reported on urban forestry and park maintenance activities. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Excused Commissioner Haddad for due cause (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and monthly reports (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular April 14, 2026 meeting of the Temple City Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. No substantive items were discussed or decided.

• No agenda items; meeting cancelled

Standing Committees

The Temple City Council and School District Standing Committee will discuss updates including e-bike regulations, traffic analysis at Longden Elementary, Safe Routes to School near Temple City High School, Camino Real landscaping, and a school ballot measure. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• E-Bike discussion
• Traffic analysis at Longden Elementary
• Safe Routes to School traffic concerns near Temple City High School
• Camino Real Landscaping
• School Ballot Measure discussion

The committee approved the January 15, 2026, meeting minutes. Discussions included e-bike safety education, traffic analysis at Longden Elementary, and a proposed school bond measure focused on safety and infrastructure.

• Approved January 15, 2026, meeting minutes

Transportation & Public Safety Commission

This meeting of the Transportation and Public Safety Commission is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from January 14, 2026, and public hearings on two parking citations. No new business or unfinished business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Parking citation hearing for Robert Chen (Citation No. TC070001448)
• Parking citation hearing for Beverly Guan (Citation No. TC050006412)

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting the completion of the Live Oak Park project (CIP No. P23-08) for a total cost of $1,715,822.23 and authorizing a retention payment of $85,791.11 to contractor DD Systems, Inc. The council will also receive the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Review and consider related budget adjustments, and adopt resolutions authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and a tax audit services agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates. A public hearing for Ordinance No. 25-1086 is continued to April 21, 2026.

• Acceptance of Live Oak Park project completion, total cost $1,715,822.23, with release of $85,791.11 retention to DD Systems, Inc.
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Review with proposed General Fund and Special Fund budget adjustments.
• Adoption of resolutions authorizing agreements with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and a tax audit services agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates.
• Second amendment to services agreement with Gretchen Sterling to operate and manage the Temple City Certified Farmers Market.
• Waiver of encroachment permit fees for concrete walkway reconstruction at 5239 Barela Avenue.

The Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and a tax audit firm to implement Measure TC, a new sales tax effective October 1, 2026. They also accepted completion of the Live Oak Park project ($1.72M), waived encroachment permit fees for a resident at 5239 Barela Avenue, and continued a public hearing on zoning code amendments to April 21. All other consent calendar items and financial reports were approved or received without dissent.

• Adopted Resolutions 26-5866 and 26-5867 authorizing CDTFA agreements and tax record examination for Measure TC (5-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates for sales tax audit services (5-0)
• Accepted Live Oak Park project completion and authorized $85,791 retention payment to DD Systems, Inc. (5-0)
• Waived encroachment permit fees for concrete walkway reconstruction at 5239 Barela Avenue (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Ordinance 25-1086 (zoning code amendments) to April 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Received and filed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and single audit for FY 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Received FY 2025-2026 mid-year financial review and approved General Fund and Special Fund budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Services Agreement with Gretchen Sterling for Temple City Certified Farmers Market (5-0)