CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27 ,2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chavez called the City Council Special Meeting to order at 7:06 a.m. in the City Hall Community Room located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember –Chen, Man, Yu, Chavez
ABSENT: Councilmember – Sternquist
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, Community Services and Public Safety Supervisor Amaya, Senior Community Preservation Officer Tran
Captain Mesa, Deputy Bui, Deputy Lam and Deputy Bui
Councilmember Man made a motion to excuse Councilmember Sternquist. Seconded by Councilmember Chen.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
5. NEW BUSINESS – None
6. COMMUNICATIONS
A. QUALITY OF LIFE
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the sex offender registrants, paroles, and probationers in the city for the month of October 2024.
B. OPERATIONS
No report.
C. CRIME TRENDS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of crime trends in neighboring cities affecting Temple City for the month of October 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Yu asked for an update on the City’s FLOCK surveillance system. City Manager Cook replied that there is discussion to increasing the number of cameras in the city, staff will bring an item to City Council for direction in December or January.
D. NOTABLE ARRESTS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of notable arrests made in the City for the month of October 2024.
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 27, 2024
Councilman Chen expressed a concern of boarding houses within the city. City Manager Cook advised that the city has a short-term rental ordinance and closely monitors short-term rentals within the city for violations.
Mayor Pro Tem Yu asked if the city could implement an ordinance prohibiting boarding housing with the city.
E. CRIME STATISTICS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the crime statistics for the month of October 2024.
City Council inquired about residential burglaries in the city and if drug houses were a problem within the city. Captain Mesa advised that proactive measures are being taken to address residential burglaries and that there is no evidence to support the concern regarding drug houses in the city.
F. TRAFFIC ISSUES
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the traffic issues for the month of October 2024.
Mayor Chavez commented on traffic and speeding vehicle issues in the city and Mayor Pro Tem Yu inquired about the availability of motor units.
G. TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the traffic statistics for the month of October 2024.
H. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TEAM ACTIVITIES
Deputy Bui provided an update on the special assignment team activities.
I. PUBLIC OUTREACH / EVENTS
Deputy Bui reported on the public outreach conducted by the special assignment team.
J. UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2024
Deputy Bui announced upcoming meetings and events that will be conducted in the City.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ken Kwak, Temple City resident, expressed appreciation for the installation of a traffic stop at Encinita and Garibaldi and concern about speeding traffic along Las Tunas Drive.
Jessica Alvarenga, Southern California Gas, gave a self-introduction to the City Council.
Christina Kwak, Temple City resident, expressed concerns about speeding e-bikes and escooters in the city.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, requested the city to offer tips to the business community regarding theft and a Neighborhood Watch dedicated to the businesses. He also expressed support for more social media posts to show activities that the Sheriff’s Department are doing within the city to create a positive reinforcement to their action.
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2014
8. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Special Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 a.m.
Tom Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk