go li
MUM
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7: 01 p. m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmember — Chavez, Chen, Yu, Man, Sternquist
Councilmember — None
City Manager Cook, City Attorney Murphy, and City Clerk Kuo
3. INVOCATION — Jerry Jambazian, owner of Wonder Cleaners and Draperies, provided the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dawn Tarin lead the pledge of allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATION
A. INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA ROYAL COURT
Denice Wilhelmn, Camellia Festival General Co -Chair introduced the royal court.
Mayor Sternquist and City Council presented the royal court with a certificate of recognition and city tokens.
B. RECOGNITION OF THE WOMAN' SCLUB 100TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY Mayor and City Council presented a certificate of recognition to the Woman' s Club representatives.
C. PRESENTATION OF LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM AND SERVICES Assistant Fire Chief Paul Stump shared information about the programs and services the Los Angeles County Fire Department offers to the residents.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Becky Harrison, complained about the early morning leaf blowing activity and noise on Tuesday mornings near Chase Bank parking lot. She asked the city to consider postponing the maintenance to 7 a. m.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember— Chavez, Chen, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES: Councilmember — None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember— None
ABSENT: Councilmember— None
City Council Minutes
February 3, 2026
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2026.
Action: Approved the Minutes of the City Council Meetings.
B. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 73888, A LOT SPLIT SUBDIVISION AT 5924 RENO AVENUE
The City Council is requested to approve a Final Subdivision Map for Parcel Map No. 73888, a lot split subdivision at 5924 Reno Avenue.
Action:
1. Reviewed and approved the final subdivision map for Parcel Map No. 73888 (Attachment "A"); and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 73888.
C. RECLASSIFY PARKING CONTROL OFFICER TO COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER AND
APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
The City Council is requested to reclassify the parking control officer to community service officer and approve a budget amendment to the public safety budget.
Action: Approved the reclassification of one existing position from full- time Parking Control Officer to full- time Community Services Officer and approve a budget amendment for a
total of $46, 150.
D. PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive, and file the Petty Cash Report.
Action: Received and filed the Petty Cash Report.
E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26- 5856 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-6
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No, 26- 5856 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2025-6.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26- 5856 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2025-6.
8. PUBLIC HEARING - None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
10. NEW BUSINESS — None
11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — announced the upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration on February 7 at 12 p. m. at the Temple City Park, the bi- monthly Neighborhood Watch Meeting on February 19 at City Council Minutes
February 3, 2026
Emperor Elementary School, and the Mayor' s
State of the City on February 24 at 6: 30 p. m. in the
Woman' s Club Hall.
12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY — No report.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/ CITYSTANDING COMMITTEE
Mayor Pro Tern Man and Councilmember Chavez) — Formed 1/ 3/ 2012 No report.
B. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
Councilmember Yu and Councilmember Chavez) — Formed 7/ 15/ 2014 No report.
C. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tern Man and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 4/ 2017 No report.
D. CITY BASED HOMELESS PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
Mayor Sternquist and Councilmember Chavez) — Formed 3/ 16/ 21 No report.
E. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AT 9050 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AD HOC
COMMITTEE
Mayor Sternquist and Mayor Pro Man) — Formed 5/ 17/ 22
No report.
F. LAS TUNAS DRIVE STREETSCAPE AD HOC COMMITTEE
Councilmember Chen and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 5/ 16/ 23 No report.
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AT 5003 SERENO DRIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE Mayor Sternquist and Mayor Pro Tern Man) — Formed 11/ 6/ 22 No report.
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER' SREGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ — no report.
B. COUNCILMEMBER CHEN — is looking forward to the Little League baseball season.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU — is looking forward to the upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM MAN — is looking forward to the upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration and expressed appreciation to the Temple City Chinese American Association for their partnership to help make this a successful event.
City Council Minutes
February 3, 2026
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST — no report.
15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Dawn Tarin, Temple City Camellia Festival Co -Director, shared that the Camellia Festival carnival ticket pre -sale has begun and tickets are available at city hall, Live Oak Park, and online.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7: 50 p. m.
Cy is Sternquist, Mayor
ATTEST:
I , 5C
Peggy Kuo, C. C erk