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NEWSY ITEMS
COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
CITY HALL CUSTOMER QUEUING SYSTEM
COMMITTEE ON AGING
SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
CITY CLERK
At their upcoming May 21 meeting, the City Council will consider the following items: Declare City’s intention to levy and collect the Lighting and Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and establish the time and place for the public hearing, review the agreement for Graffiti Removal Services; review agreement for Generator Maintenance and Repair Service, and award contract for Dial-A-Ride.
COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
The City is accepting applications to fill nine seats on the following four City Commissions:
Three seats on the Planning Commission, which has decision-making authority on a variety of development proposals. Commissioners advise on programs, policies and issues relating to planning, development and land use regulation. Interested candidates should be residents and qualified electors of the city at the time of their appointment to office and members shall be required to remain residents and qualified electors of the city during their entire period of service on the commission. The Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Three seats on the Transportation and Public Safety Commission, which makes decisions on administrative and parking citations, and develops recommendations regarding the administration of public safety programs. Interested candidates should be residents and qualified electors of the city at the time of their appointment to office and members shall be required to remain residents and qualified electors of the city during their entire period of service on the commission. The Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Three seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission, which makes recommendations on the development and oversight of the City’s parks facilities and recreational programming. Interested candidates should be residents and qualified electors of the city at the time of their appointment to office and members shall be required to remain residents and qualified electors of the city during their entire period of service on the commission. The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to submit an application is Apr. 15. For more info and application>
YOUTH COMMITTEE UPDATE
Recruitment begins for seven prospective Youth Committee members. Students grade 9-12 are invited to apply for a seat on the committee. Deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. on May 31. Applicants are required to attend a mandatory meeting on May 28, 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL CUSTOMER QUEUING SYSTEM
In an effort to provide better service to our customers at City Hall, the Community Development Department has implemented an electronic customer queuing system. Currently staff is signing in customers, but soon customers will be able to sign themselves in using the computer in the City Hall lobby. In addition to helping staff better manage customers and reduce wait times, the system allows for the customer queue to be displayed on a TV in the lobby to better inform customers about their expected wait time.
CDD MONTHLY UPDATE
While the City issued less permits in the first four months of this year in comparison to last year, this year’s projects were larger. The permit valuation from January to April of 2019 was more than $15 million, compare to $10 million in 2018. So far, the City has collected $50,000 more in building fees in 2019 compared to 2018. In April, the building staff took in permit applications for five new, single-family houses and two new, accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In April, the planning staff took in applications for one new, single-family house and three ADUs. The community preservation inspectors opened 171 cases in 2019, which is more than the number of cases opened in 2018. Three-quarters of the cases opened were opened proactively by inspectors; they did not require public complaints. See Monthly Update >
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMITTEE ON AGING
The Committee on Aging (CoA) was established by City Council in 2018 for the following reasons:
To assist the Parks & Recreation Department with the implementation of the Temple City Senior Master Plan (SMP).
To advise and assist Parks & Recreation staff regarding activities, programs and services for seniors.
To inform the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council about programs and services benefiting seniors.
To evaluate existing senior programs and services annually.
To advocate for legislative issues that affect the lives of older adults and to disseminate information that will enable seniors to participate actively in the democratic process.
The CoA consists of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council. The current members of the CoA are as follows:
*The Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council shall each appoint one of its members to serve on the CoA as a non-voting representative who does not count towards quorum.
The CoA meets quarterly (January, April, July, October) on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Live Oak Park Annex Building. Special meetings may be scheduled at other times as required.
The CoA held its first meeting on April 23, 2019. They approved the 2019/2020 meeting schedule; received an overview of the Temple City Senior Master Plan as well as existing senior programs and services offered by the City; and they formed three working subcommittees: 1) Marketing; 2) AARP Age-Friendly Communities; and 3) Funding. The next meeting, which is open to the public, will be held on July 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Live Oak Park Annex Building (10144 Bogue Street).
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CAMP-A-PALOOZA
This year's Camp-A-Palooza is scheduled for July 19 – 20 at Live Oak Park. Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. on Friday with activities beginning at 4:00 p.m. This year’s event will feature an 80’s arcade theme. Activities include a gaming truck with classic arcade games; stand-alone games such as Pac Man, Centipede and Donkey Kong; pinball machines; a family board game area; inflatables; arts & crafts; water play; and a showing of the movie “Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet.” Participants will be treated to dinner from The Habit and a continental breakfast as well. The price to reserve a spot is $75 per family of 4, with a $10 fee for each additional guest (up to 8 guests per site). Registration begins June 1, 2019 at the Live Oak Park Community Center. For more information, please call (626) 579-0461.
SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
The 2019 Summer Concerts in the Park program is just around the corner! Beginning June 19, concerts will be held every Wednesday night at Temple City Park at 7:00 p.m. The line-up of performers is as follows:
June 19 Electric Vinyl (Todays Hits)
June 26 Fortunate Son (Best of CCR)
July 3 The Answer (Classic Rock)
July 10 Neon Nation (80’s Favorites)
July 17 Raymond Michael (Elvis)
July 24 Stone Soul (Motown)
July 31 Silverados (Top Country Hits)
August 7 Sgt. Peppers (Beatles)
August 14 DSB (Journey)
August 21 Hot August Nights (Neil Diamond)
For more information, please call (626) 579-0461 or visit www.templecity.us
SUMMER DAY CAMP & SUMMER TEEN ZONE
Staff is finalizing plans for the upcoming Summer Day Camp and Summer Teen Zone programs. Both programs will begin on June 17 and will run through August 23, 2019. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, sports and awesome field trips, including amusement parks, beaches and more.
Summer Day Camp, which is open to youth ages 6 through 11 years of age, will be held at the Live Oak Park Community Center (10144 Bogue Street) and the fee is $135 per week.
Summer Teen Zone, which is open to youth ages 12-16 years of age, will be held at the Live Oak Park Annex Building (10144 Bogue Street) and the fee is $410 for the entire summer (10 weeks).
Registration for both programs is currently being taken at the Live Oak Park Community Center or on-line at www.templecity.us
For more information, please call 626-579-0461.