CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND
TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Temple City Unified School District Conference Room at 9700 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board Member Georgino, Board Member Smith,
Superintendent Cunha, Assistant Superintendent Wu, and
Executive Assistant Montero
Councilmember Chavez, Mayor Man, City Manager Cook,
Public Safety Supervisor Amaya, and Administrative
Assistant to the City Manager and City Council Ortiz
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2026
Mayor Man made a motion to approve the Minutes from January 15, 2026.
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez.
Action: Approved.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES
City Update
I. E-Bikes
• Public Safety Supervisor Amaya reported on the city’s efforts to educate residents about e-bike safety during the Neighborhood Watch meetings. He also shared that the California Highway Patrol offers a free online training program that the city can share with the school district.
• The City will continue working with the school district on education efforts, especially at the start of the school year. This includes conducting another bike rack check, with support from the Sheriff’s Department, to ensure students are following the rules.
II. Traffic Analysis Longden Elementary
• City Manager Cook reported that engineers are currently analyzing traffic patterns at Longden Elementary, with a draft of City Council and School District Standing Committee
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recommendations expected within the next week for the school’s review. Further discussions will take place between the city and the school and district before implementation.
• Parking signage is expected to be replaced before the end of the school year.
Temple City Unified School District Update
I. Safe Routes to School
• City Manager Cook reported that no new funding is currently available; however, the City will continue exploring road improvement opportunities throughout the city.
• Superintendent Cunha requested information regarding the left turn on Lemon and Temple City Boulevard. City Manager Cook will follow up with information from the engineers’ report.
II. Camino Real Landscaping
• Superintendent Cunha requested assistance with the
beautification and asked about alternative options for improving the curb to sidewalk area.
• Mayor Man responded that the City will explore funding opportunities to support these enhancements, including options such as drought resistant improvements.
III. School Ballot Measure
• Superintendent Cunha reported that polling results were favorable for the proposed measure, which will be a bond focused on safety, infrastructure, and Career Technical Education (CTE)
improvements.
• A resolution for the measure will be presented to the school board for approval in July, with the measure anticipated to appear in the November ballot.
B. DISCUSSION FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
The topics discussed during the meeting, including e-bikes, traffic analysis at Longden Elementary, safe routes to school, Camino Real Landscaping, and the school ballot measure will be agendized for further discussion at the next meeting.
Superintendent Cunha asked that solar energy at schools be added as a topic on the next agenda.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
6. CLOSING COMMENTS/QUESTIONS (COMMITTEE MEMBERS) –
Mayor Man thanked the school district for including the City Council in the Edison Scholar scholarship presentation.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
8. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
Bryan Cook, City Manager