- CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 21, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Man called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember - Chavez, Sternquist, Yu, Chen, Man ABSENT: Councilmember - None
ALSO PRESENT: Developmeni Director Reiners, anAtory euphy. Community
3. INVOCATION - Pastor Kelty, Community of Christ, provided the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Manager Cook lead the pledge of allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATION
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
- Kazuko Yamaguchi, Temple City resident, complained about the constant and loud pickleball noise. She asked the city to prohibit any pickleball noise before 7 a.m.
Jeff Gordon, Temple City resident, talked about recurring burglaries in his neighborhood on Olema Street. . He asked for more targeted patrols between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and talked about partnership between law enforcement and the residents.
Phil Raacke, Temple City resident, made comments about burglaries in his neighborhood on Olema Street and spoke in favor of Flock cameras.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Chen made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember - Chavez, Sternquist, Yu, Chen, Man NOES: Councilmember - None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember - None
ABSENT: Councilmember - None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve the:
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026; and
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Action: Approved the Minutes of the City Council Meetings.
Attachments: July 7 Draft Special Minutes (PDF)
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July 7 Draft Regular Minutes (PDF)
B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS - REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2026 The City Council is requested to receive and file the Parks and Recreation Commission actions from their regular meeting of June 17, 2026.
Action: Received and filed the Parks and Recreation Commission actions from their regular meeting of June 24, 2026
Attachment: Staff Report (PDF)
C. TRE 24,27ATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS - REGULAR MEETING OF The City Council is requested to receive and file the Transportation and Public Safety Commission actions from their regular meeting of June 24, 2026.
Action:
Attachment: Staff Report (PDF)
D. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PACKET FUSION, INC. FOR PHONE SYSTEM
AND SUPPORT SERVICES -
The City Council is requested to approve an agreement for the upgrade, implementation, licensing, and support of the City's phone system.
Action:
1. Approved a six-year agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $88,770.95, for the upgrade, implementation, licensing, and support of the City's phone system; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachment: Staff Report (PDF)
E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-2889 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 26-5889 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2025-26.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-5889 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2025-26.
Attachment: Staff Report
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F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-2890 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 26-5890 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2026-27.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-5890 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2026-27.
Attachment: Staff Report
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND
VICIOUS DOGS
The City Council is requested to consider adopting an ordinance amending the City's municipal code relating to dangerous dog regulations, enforcement procedures, and administrative citation authority.
City Manager Cook gave a brief overview of the proposed ordinance and stated that if the ordinance is adopted, it will become effective in 30 days.
Community Development Director Reimers explained that the city already adopted most of Los Angeles County's animal control regulations (Title 10) by reference but previously did not include the - sections on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs. He recommended now adding those sections back in the city's code so there is a clear, consistent, process aligned with standard practice in nearby cities for investigating complaints, holding hearings with neutral third-party hearing officers, and imposing conditions on dangerous dogs.
City Council asked questions and made comments regarding the proposed ordinance.
Nikole Bresciani, Inland Valley Humane Society, answered city council questions regarding the process of handling dangerous/vicious dogs and the citation hearing procedures.
Mayor Man opened public hearing.
Jeff Gordon, Temple City resident, expressed that dog owners of inherently aggressive dog breeds should be required to obtain a special license.
Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Man closed public hearing. bung, seconded ly ayer Pro tam Chen and apove by the own vos.
AYES: Councilmember - Chavez, Sternquist, Yu, Chen, Man NOES: Councilmember - None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember - None
ABSENT: Councilmember - None
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Attachments: Staff Report.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
10. NEW BUSINESS - None
11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER - announced that the city's animal control service provider, Inland Valley Humane Society, will host another low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinic outside Primrose Park next month. He thanked them for making that service available to our residents. He addressed Ms.
Yamaguchi's comment regarding pickleball noise and shared that the city will be exploring options to reduce the noise that comes from the pickleball courts. He also addressed Mr. Gordon's concerns regarding public safety and shared that the Sheriff's Department are actively working on the crimes and expressed appreciation to the residents for communicating their concerns to the city.
12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY - reported that the California Attorney General has recently sued five cities over housing elements and zoning that don't comply with state law but emphasized that Temple City is in good standing and has a cooperative relationship with the state housing department. He also stated that there is no update on the litigation matter that has been scheduled for closed session and requested that the Mayor pull the closed session item from the agenda.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Man and Councilmember Chavez) - Formed 1/3/2012
Mayor Man announced the standing committee's upcoming meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 4 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
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B. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Councilmember Chavez) - Formed 7/15/2014 No report.
C. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Man and Councilmember Yu) - Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
Councilmember Chavez reported on the standing committee's meeting on July 9, 2026. Staff provided an overview of how the City of Los Angeles has been addressing homelessness, focusing on Measure Hand local partnerships.
E. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AT 9050 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AD HOC
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor Man) - Formed 5/17/22 No report.
F. LAS TUNAS DRIVE STREETSCAPE AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chen and Councilmember Yu) - Formed 5/16/23 - No report.
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AT 5003 SERENO DRIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE
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(Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor Man) - Formed 11/6/22 No report.
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ - reported that the City's Sister City student ambassadors left for Australia last week. Thanked the residents for coming to the meeting to share their concerns.
B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST - commented on the pickleball court hours and noise and shared that the Mosquito and Vector Control District has released approximately 6 million sterile male mosquitoes in Baldwin Park. Invited everyone to National Night Out in August.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU - announced upcoming city council special meeting with law enforcement on July 29, at 7 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHEN - Thanked the residents for coming to the meeting to share their concerns. He praised Councilmember Sternquist for bringing mosquito control resources into local schools. Shared that he will be attending Metro's State of Agency transportation briefing, and he would like the city to re-examine parking requirements, so it does not unnecessarily hinder E. MAYOR MAN - thanked the residents for coming to the meeting and expressing their concerns with Council. He highlighted the city's ongoing investments in targeted patrols and invited residents to the monthly law enforcement summary meeting.
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15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA - Roy Liao, Temple City resident, expressed frustration that despite multiple visits to council meetings, he has not seen improvements on neighborhood safety. He added that residents on his block are also concerned about the infrastructure of their street.
Jeff Gordon, TC resident, commented on the poor condition of his street and asked that it be prioritizec for repairs ahead of streets that are in better shape.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, recalled that in his tennis-playing days that the tennis courts were never open before 7 a.m. He recommends that the city requires sound deadening pickleball paddles during early morning hours.
Kazuko Yamaguchi, Temple City resident, shared that she already suggested noise reducing pickleball equipment to Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Purpose: Existing Litigation
Potential Cases: One (1)
Authority:
Matter:
Representatives:
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Mayor Man pulled Closed Session discussion from the agenda. City Attorney said there was no ne pdate on the litigation matter and that he already communicated with councilmembers about i separately.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Ed Chen, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk