NEWSY ITEMS

NOVEMBER 6TH-GENERAL ELECTION

DEMOLITION UNDERWAY ON PRIMROSE PROPERTIES

LAS TUNAS BEAUTIFICATION

MAN ABOUT TOWN

UPDATES ON FALL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

NOVEMBER 6 GENERAL ELECTION

The Great Pumpkin says “Vote!” Use your sugar rush from Halloween’s candy haul and cast your ballot for Tuesday’s election. Have questions on voter registration, where to vote or what’s on the ballot? We’ve got you covered: http://bit.ly/2AAQ4GS

DEMOLITION UNDERWAY

This past Wednesday, crews began site-razing activities at the City’s Primrose properties (located just north of Las Tunas Drive). Building demolitions will be completed the week of November 12; full site backfill and project closeout is expected by December 1.

Council discussion on site redevelopment is scheduled for November 20. Among the reuse options: additional surface parking, a neighborhood park, community center and a joint public-private development venture.

CITY CLERK

The next Council Meeting will be on November 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. For more information contact the City Clerk’s Office, (626) 285-2171 ext. 2316.

The City Council will consider the following items:

Commission meeting actions;

Request from the Temple City Camellia Festival for support and authorization for Use of Streets and Facilities for the 2019 Camellia Festival;

Discussion regarding Las Tunas Drive Beautification;

Appointment of representative to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees;

Primrose property redevelopment concept.

Reminder to all voters that Election day is November 6, 2018. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Below are some useful information about voting on November 6, 2018:

EARLY VOTE

You can vote early any time between now and November 6 at the Norwalk headquarters of the Los Angeles County Registrar. Nine additional early voting locations will be available the two weekends before Election Day (October 27 to 28 and November 3 to 4). Those locations are posted on the county registrar’s website; locally, they include the East Los Angeles Library and Jackie Robinson Community Center in Pasadena.

VOTE BY MAIL

Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office no later than 3 days after Election Day. If you are not sure your vote-by-mail ballot will arrive in time if mailed, bring it to any polling place in the state before polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

FIND YOUR POLL PLACE

Your polling place is listed on the back of your sample ballot, but if you’ve misplaced it, don’t worry. The county registrar's website lets you plug in your address to find out where you need to go.

SAMPLE BALLOT

The sample ballot is just that—an example of your voting ballot. It is specific to the information you provided on your voter registration form, such as where you live and party preference. It's also a great tool to use before and on Election Day; it contains an image of what the actual ballot looks like, including candidates, questions and instructions for voting. Can't find your sample ballot? Get it here.

STATE PROPOSITIONS

For a look at the 11 propositions that California voters will weigh on November 6, download the state's official voter information guide. The proposals address a range of topics including government borrowing, healthcare, and taxes— even whether Californians should stop changing their clocks twice a year. Each needs only a simple majority of votes to become state law.

ELECTION RESULTS

To view results throughout election night/morning on November 6th and 7th, you can use the following link: https://www.lavote.net/home/voting-elections/current-elections/election-results/live-results. If you click on it now, you will see results from the last election in August so it is recommended that you wait until after 8:00 p.m. on November 6th to view results for the General Election.

Any questions regarding the election, contact County Registrar's Office at (800) 815-2666. For information on polling places, call (800) 815-2666, Option #1.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Community Development Director Hearing- November 13, 5:00 p.m.

The Director will consider a request to convert a single-family dwelling and guest house into three multifamily units at 5405 Santa Anita Ave., and a request to construct a new auto body shop building at 9334 Lower Azusa Rd.

Planning Commission Meeting- November 13, 7:30 p.m.

The Commission will consider a request for a zone variance related to setbacks and parking for a single-family house at 8829 Elm Ave.

ANNUAL OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL

A permit is required to park on any public street in Temple City between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Notices will be mailed in early November to residents with annual overnight parking permits to renew for 2019. All 2018 annual permits will expire on December 31, 2018 and 2019 parking enforcement will begin on Monday, January 7, 2019. The following criteria must be met to be eligible for an annual overnight parking permit, including renewals:

1. There must be more registered vehicles parked at the residence than parking spaces. Parking spaces include garages, carports, driveways, and other paved areas. Parking spaces may not be used for storage of personal items, trailers, RVs, inoperable vehicles, off-road vehicles, or any purpose other than parking a registered vehicle. If parking spaces are used for storage or other purposes, the City will not issue an annual permit.

2. All vehicles parked at the residence must have current valid registration and be registered to the address. Copies of the registration for all vehicles must be submitted with the permit application, showing that the vehicles are registered to the address. If one or more vehicles are registered to a different address, the City will not issue an annual permit. Proof of residency will not be accepted in lieu of vehicle registration.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 626-285-7187 or visit www.templecity.us/parking.

ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL

Annual business license renewal notices will be mailed in early November. Businesses should be sure to pay their annual license fees on time to avoid penalties. Businesses are encouraged to renew their licenses online by visiting www.templecity.us/renewal. Payment may be made online by Visa, MasterCard, or eCheck. Renewals may also be paid by check via mail, and in person at City Hall. Please note that contractors should not renew online and should contact City Hall before making payment to determine the amount due.

Fore more information, please contact Sandra Scott in the Community Development Department at 626-656-7316

PARKS AND RECREATION

FALL FESTIVAL AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Held on Saturday, October 20th, the annual Fall Festival and Classic Car Show featured dozens of performances by the Temple City High School Marching Band and Auxiliaries, Brighter Side Singers, and Oak Avenue Intermediate School Auxiliaries. Free crafts, face painting, glitter tattoos and caricature drawings were available. Over 40 classic cars, from as far away as Camarillo, participated in the Classic Car Show. Prizes were awarded in several categories including Best Interior, Best Paint, People’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice and Best in Show. The Temple City High School Performing Arts Boosters raised funds for the performing arts programs through silent auctions, raffles, and food sales.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

The City’s annual Halloween Carnival, held at Live Oak Park on October 31, drew a huge crowd with over 3,000 in attendance throughout the evening. From 6 – 9 p.m. kids, teens, and parents enjoyed multiple areas and activities including midway games and bouncers, Trunk or Treating, a Zombie Dash and Haunted Maze, as well as Bingo, rides for the little kids, and an inflatable maze. The Carnival is a complete team effort with Recreation Leaders, Park Maintenance Workers and 135 high school volunteers all pitching in.

VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION

Temple City will honor all veterans with a celebration on Saturday, November 10 in Temple City Park. The annual tribute will include a flyover, keynote speaker, musical entertainment and a community health fair. The health fair begins at 9:00 a.m. A ceremony honoring veterans will be held in the Performing Arts Pavilion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Golden Eagle Aviation will provide a flyover at approximately 10:40 a.m., Boy Scout Troop 169 will post the colors, Tina Michelle will perform several musical selections, and Sergeant Major Mark Joseph Tavera will give the keynote speech. Following the ceremony, a free hot dog lunch will be available courtesy of Athens Services.

SENIOR PROGRAMS

Several new programs begin this month for our older adult population. A display board in the community center lobby shows all activities for the month including a Walking Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a Movie Matinee on Fridays, and a guest speaker series. The first guest speaker, on November 9, will be a representative from METRO that will talk about various transportation programs available to local seniors. Monthly schedules are available at the Live Oak Park Community Center. For information on these, or any senior program, please contract Parks and Recreation Coordinator Tony Villalobos at (626) 285-2171 ext. 4520.

YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS

The City’s STARS Club afterschool recreation program currently has 84 youth enrolled in three school sites throughout the city, Cleminson, Cloverly and La Rosa Elementary schools. The children are enjoying fall themed activities and games and were treated to Dodger and Halloween parties.

Parents and toddlers in the Little STARS program participated in a small trick-or-treat parade through the offices at the Live Oak Park community Center and Annex. They ended with a festive Halloween party at the community center.

The Superstars Dance team had their first performances of the year at the Fall Festival and at the Temple City Relay for Life event on October 20 and 27.

Teen Zone continues to provide a safe and fun place for teens from local intermediate and high schools to come to after school. Teen Zone was transformed into a “spooky hang-out” as the kids were busy making festive Halloween decorations and crafts. They also had a pumpkin carving contest and a fun Halloween party.

Flag Football, Mini Flag Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country are nearing the end of their seasons as they continue with weekly practices and games.

CITY TO PURCHASE NEW ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLES WITH SCAQMD FUNDS

At their regular meeting on July 3, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 18-5342 authorizing staff to apply for funding through the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Local Government Partnership Program for the purchase of two electric utility vehicles. We are pleased to report that our project has been approved by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The City has received and executed the required contract and will be moving forward with the purchase of the two vehicles. The electric utility vehicles will be used in the City’s parks and during special community events.

NOVEMBER 12 HOLIDAY HOURS

Although most City facilities will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veteran’s Day, the Live Oak Park Community Center will be open regular hours from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Programs, however, will be limited. There will no senior lunch program nor recreation classes scheduled that day.

Dial-A-Ride will operate under a normal schedule on November 12, from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.