MANAGEMENT SERVICES

PLAYGROUNDS NOW OPEN IN TC!

Playgrounds are now open in TC! We know you and the kids are ready to hit the swings and slides-- but please remember to adhere to posted social distancing guidelines. View LA County’s reopening protocol HERE

CITY CLERK

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

At the October 20 City Council Meeting, the City Council will consider the following items:

First amendment to Master Agreement with Camellia Festival, Adoption of ordinance amending Municipal Code Series A, Update on City’s Homeless Update, Community preservation policy on enforcing prohibitions on exterior washing machines and dryers, Consolidation of the City’s 457(b) plan record keeping platforms from two different providers to a single record keeping platform, Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 20-1048 amending Title 9 (Zoning Regulations), Chapter 1 (Zoning Code), Article T (Special Uses) of the Temple City Municipal Code for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and a Moratorium on the Crossroads Specific Plan, MU-C District; and Grant opportunities.

Click HERE to view the full agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please note that the first Council meeting in November will be on Wednesday, November 4. When a regular Council meeting is on the same day as an election, the meeting is moved to the next business day that is not a holiday.

Members of the public can participate in the teleconference Council meetings by following the instructions stated on the meeting agenda. Members of the public can listen to the meeting audio livestream online at HERE or on Youtube, ConnectwithTC. Requests to speak during “Public Comment” will be accepted by email to cityclerk@templecity.us before and during the meeting, prior to the close of public comment on an item. Efforts will be made to read written comments received before the end of the meeting. Comments that are not read into the record will be made part of the record. Lengthy public comment may be summarized in the interest of time.

NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION

Important dates for the upcoming November 3, 2020 election:October 19 (Monday) Last day to register to vote. October 19 (Monday): Last day to register to vote.

Since all registered voters will be sent a VBM ballot, the historical, standard application is no longer available. For voters who are interested in changing their mailing address temporarily or permanently, they may do so, HERE. For a temporary/one-time change of mailing address, voters can fill out the online application identified for that purpose. For a permanent change of mailing address, voters may re-register by using one of the other links on this same page.

YOUTH COMMITTEE

Please visit the City’s website, HERE, for upcoming Youth Committee Monthly meeting agendas. For more information, email the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@templecity.us.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

LOOKING FOR NEW APPLICANTS FOR THE TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE

Temple City has $90,000 available to support renters affected by COVID-19. Renters do not have to be behind on rent; they do need to demonstrate that they have been financially affected by COVID-19. The funding primarily comes from the Community Development Block Grant Program, with an additional amount allotted to the City through the federal CARES Act. The funds will be used to provide 30 households citywide with rent relief grants. Those applying for funding must meet federal income guidelines available at HERE. Income-eligible households in Temple City that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19—including through job loss or reduced hours—may qualify for $3,000 rental-assistance grants. The funds will be disbursed in $1,000 installments over a three-month period to the landlord or property management company. Information on the temporary residential rental assistance programs is available at HERE. Interest forms for rental assistance will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

PARKS AND RECREATION

HALLOWEEN DRIVE-THRU TRICK OR TREATING EVENT

Join us as we celebrate Halloween in Temple City with a Trick-Or-Treating drive-thru event! On Saturday, October 31 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm a drive-thru experience will take place at the Bogue and Daines parking lots at Live Oak Park. As you drive through you will be treated to a festively themed ride with multiple candy stops along the way. This event is absolutely free to participate and all are encouraged to come! More information can be found HERE.

HALLOWEEN DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

Temple City residents are invited to participate in the 2020 Halloween Door Decorating Contest and join the gouhlishly good fun. Show off your spooky spirit by decorating your front door, entry way, and/or porch for Halloween. Entry forms (free to participate) will be accepted through October 22, 2020. For a list of contest rules and to submit your entry form please CLICK HERE.

CRAFT CLUB

Join the fun and get creative with specially themed crafts, tasty snack recipes, and awesome games via Zoom! Youth ages 6-12 years can register for one, two or three Craft Club sessions that take place on Friday nights from 5:30-7:30p.m beginning in October. Registration for each two-class session is $15 and includes a “Rec Pack” of crafting supplies, materials, snacks, and recipes. Rec Packs will be available via contactless pick-up at the Live Oak Community Center Annex located at 10144 Bogue Street. More information can be found HERE.

RUNNING CHALLENGE

Ready, Set, Go!!! We are excited to introduce to the community our first Healthy TC event with the Running Challenge. Run or walk your way to a healthier you! Challenge your friends, walk or run with family, or try to beat your personal best time during the month of October through December. Select and complete one: 5K (3.1 miles), 10K course (6.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), or Full Marathon (26.2 miles). The $20.00 registration fee includes a Runner’s Swag Bag filled with: Marathon Bib, Runner's Log, Finisher Medal, Warm-Up Charts, Virtual Race Picture, and Temple City Sports Water Bottle. To register and for more information please CLICK HERE.

HEALTHY TC

Welcome to Healthy Temple City where we strive for the community to Live Well and Be Active! The Parks & Recreation Department's new initiative promotes wellness for individuals and families in our diverse community through active programs and recreation. Our goal is to deliver innovative monthly programming empowering community wellness, fitness, and mental health. Free membership for Healthy Temple City is open to all community members and includes a free t-shirt upon enrollment. More information can be found at by CLICKING HERE.

VETERANS DAY

The City of Temple City will celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, 2020. The celebration will commence with a vintage plane flyover. The flyovers will be viewable from your home within the boundaries of Temple City (weather permitting). The flyover will begin at 11:00 A.M., and the duration of the flyover is approximately fifteen minutes. After the flyover, the City will be premiering its first virtual Veterans Day ceremony at 11:15 A.M. The celebration will take time to pause and recognize the brave men and women who have fearlessly and faithfully worked to defend the United States and our freedom. The celebration will include an inspirational message from our keynote speaker as well as messages from local dignitaries and elected officials.Additionally, residents can also participate in the festivities in two ways. The first is by submitting a photo of veterans and or current service members to be used in a commemorative slide show to honor all that served. The slide show will follow the virtual Veterans Day ceremony.The second way residents can participate in the celebration is by filling out the Veterans Day lawn sign request form. The signs are designed to show support to Temple City veterans with a message of “Remembering all who served”. Lawn signs will be available for delivery November 2nd, or sooner. More information can be found at HERE.