CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
January 29, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chavez called the City Council Special Meeting to order at 7:03 a.m. in the City Hall Community Room located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember – Chen, Sternquist, Yu Chavez
ABSENT: Councilmember – Man
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, Community Services and Public Safety Supervisor Amaya, Senior Community Preservation Officer Tran
Captain Meza, Deputy Lam, Deputy Bui
Mayor Chavez made a motion to excuse Councilmember Man. Seconded by Councilmember Chen.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
5. NEW BUSINESS – None
6. COMMUNICATIONS
A. QUALITY OF LIFE
Deputy Lam provided an overview of the sex offender registrants, paroles, and probationers in the City for the months of November to December 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Yu inquired about the addition of Flock Cameras.
B. OPERATIONS
No Report.
C. CRIME TRENDS
Deputy Lam provided an overview of crime trends in neighboring cities affecting Temple City for the months of November to December 2024.
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D. NOTABLE ARRESTS
Deputy Lam provided an overview of notable arrests made in the City for the months of November to December 2024.
E. CRIME STATISTICS
Deputy Lam provided an overview of the crime statistics for the months of November to December 2024.
F. TRAFFIC ISSUES
Deputy Lam provided an overview of the traffic issues for the months of November to December 2024.
G. TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Deputy Lam provided an overview of the traffic statistics for the months of November to December 2024.
Mayor Chavez commented on e-bikes and asked if there were any resources that could be provided to parents regarding traffic laws for students. He also commented on the traffic congestion around Temple City High School and requested Deputies provide additional traffic control and inquired if the addition of red curbs would help. Captain Meza advised that he would speak with motor Deputies regarding the additional patrol around Temple City Highschool.
H. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TEAM ACTIVITIES
Deputy Lam provided an update on the special assignment team activities.
I. PUBLIC OUTREACH / EVENTS
Deputy Lam reported on the public outreach conducted by the special assignment team.
J. UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2025
Deputy Lam announced upcoming meetings and events that will be conducted in the City.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, expressed appreciation to the Deputies on their work during the windstorm and interest in hearing the Los City Council Meeting Minutes
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Angeles County Fire Department present a topic at the Neighborhood Watch meetings.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 a.m.
Tom Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk