Temple City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Temple City Council to Consider ADU, Lot Split Ordinances; No Decisions Published Yet

Temple City's recent meetings were largely procedural, with no decisions published yet. The most consequential items on the agenda include two housing-related ordinances and a pavement management review.

Recent Meetings

City Council (Aug. 18)

The City Council held a regular meeting with a consent calendar that included:

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26-1087, amending Title 9 zoning for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs.
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26-1091, amending urban dwelling unit and urban lot split regulations to implement Housing Element program C12.
• Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for Upper LA River Watershed monitoring cost sharing.
• Approval of a $1,500 budget adjustment for executive leadership training with Eagle Leadership Group, LLC.
• Adoption of resolutions authorizing payment of bills for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27.

The council also held a special meeting the same day, with a single closed-session item to discuss a potential lawsuit under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). No other business was scheduled.

Minutes from both meetings have not been published, so outcomes are not yet known.

Planning Commission (Aug. 11)

The regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Transportation & Public Safety Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission was set to approve minutes from its July 22 meeting and hear eight parking citation appeals. No new business or zoning changes were listed.

Facilities, Public Works, and Infrastructure Standing Committee (Aug. 14)

The committee met to review and discuss the Pavement Management Program report and possible work plans, and to approve minutes from its July 23 special meeting.

Parks & Recreation Commission (Aug. 19)

The commission considered setting pickleball court hours at Live Oak Park (7:00 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week) in response to noise complaints. It also considered forming an Ad Hoc Committee to review Temple City American Little League's request for a batting cage at the same park. The July programming report and attendance/activity reports were on the agenda.

Coming Up

• **Planning Commission (Aug. 25)** – Cancelled. Next meeting Sept. 8 at 7:00 p.m.
• **City Council Special Meeting (Aug. 26, 7:00 a.m.)** – No action items. Agenda includes public comment and a communications report on crime, traffic, quality of life, and upcoming events.
• **Transportation & Public Safety Commission (Aug. 26)** – Cancelled. Next meeting Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 5938 Kauffman Avenue.

Temple City Council to weigh zoning changes, mixed-use project; no decisions this week

Temple City held several meetings over the past two weeks, but no formal decisions were made. The City Council met in special sessions for a police report and closed-session litigation, and has an upcoming agenda that includes zoning changes and a mixed-use development. The Planning Commission cancelled its July 28 meeting.

City Council

July 29 special meeting (7:00 a.m.) — The council received an informational report from the police department covering crime trends, traffic issues, notable arrests, special assignment team activities, public outreach, and upcoming August 2026 events. No action items were on the agenda.

August 4 special meeting (closed session) — The council discussed existing and potential litigation in closed session. The existing case is *Church of the Nazarene v. City of Temple City* (LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02242). The agenda also listed one potential case of litigation. No public action was scheduled.

August 4 regular meeting (agenda) — The council will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances:

• Ordinance No. 26-1091 regarding Urban Dwelling Units and Urban Lot Splits
• Ordinance No. 26-1087 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)

The agenda also includes:

• Final subdivision map for a 46-unit mixed-use development at 9465 Las Tunas Drive
• Consultant agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc. for NPDES support (Year 1: $74,888; Year 2: $77,135; Year 3: $79,455)
• Support and facility use authorization for the 2027 Camellia Festival
• Memorandum of Agreement with SGVCOG for the San Gabriel Valley Regional Food Recovery Program

These items are listed on the agenda; no votes have been reported.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026 was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Committee on Aging

The July 28 meeting agenda includes reappointment and reorganization of committee members for the 2026-2027 term, election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, continued discussion of 2026 goals, a proposal to create a subcommittee for applicant interviews, and approval of minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. No decisions have been reported.

Coming up

Transportation & Public Safety Commission — August 12, 2026 — The commission will approve minutes from the July 22 regular meeting and hear eight parking citation appeals from: Jian Jiang (TC060001496), Terry Tong (TC050007430), Christine Tran (TC050007735), Jason Wong (TC050007754), Gueydih Liu (TC050008230), Robert Lensch (TC050008038), Steven Swede (TC050007917), and Diane Ortiz (TC060001550). No new business or zoning changes are listed.

Temple City Council Slated to Vote on $88,770 Phone System Contract; Zoning Overhaul Heads Next Week's Agenda

Temple City's recent government meetings were dominated by scheduled votes and informational briefings, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' sessions, outcomes — including whether the City Council approved a six-year, $88,770.95 phone system contract — are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 21

The City Council agenda listed a vote on a six-year agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. for phone system upgrade, implementation, licensing, and support, capped at $88,770.95. The council was also scheduled to adopt Resolution No. 26-5890 authorizing payment of fiscal year 2026–27 bills and Resolution No. 26-5890 for fiscal year 2025–26 bills. A public hearing was set on Ordinance No. 26-1089, which would amend animal control regulations for potentially dangerous and vicious dogs. Consent calendar items included approval of the July 7 meeting minutes and filing of Parks & Recreation and Transportation & Public Safety commission actions. Minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available.

Transportation & Public Safety Commission — July 22

The commission agenda included parking citation hearings for Jesus Romero (Citation No. TC050008131) and Joseph Buddenberg (Citation No. TC050007894). Members were scheduled to vote on Resolution No. 26-0005, covering traffic engineering recommendations for signing and striping on Live Oak Avenue between Rowland Avenue and Baldwin Avenue. The commission was also set to consider Resolution No. 26-0006, with two options for installing two-foot red curbs at 10112 Daines and other residential driveways along Daines. Outcomes are not yet in the record.

Council–School District Standing Committee — July 23

The Temple City Council and Temple City Unified School District Standing Committee met to discuss e-bike programs, a traffic analysis at Longden Elementary, and Safe Routes to School near Temple City High School. The agenda also listed updates on Camino Real landscaping, school ballot measures, and solar energy projects. No action items were listed.

Planning Commission — July 28

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 28 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 11, 2026.

Committee on Aging — July 28

The Committee on Aging agenda called for reappointing eligible members and electing a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2026–2027 term. Members were also scheduled to continue discussing 2026 goals, consider forming a subcommittee to interview applicants, and approve minutes from the April 28 meeting. Results are not yet published.

City Council Special Meeting — July 29

The Council held a 7:00 a.m. special meeting with no action items. The agenda consisted of a police department communications report covering crime trends, notable arrests, crime statistics, traffic issues and statistics, special assignment team activities, public outreach, and upcoming August 2026 events. Public comment was allowed on both agenda and non-agenda items.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — City Council (regular):** Public hearings on proposed Ordinance No. 26-1091 (Urban Dwelling Units and Urban Lot Splits) and Ordinance No. 26-1087 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units). The council will also review a final subdivision map for a 46-unit mixed-use development at 9465 Las Tunas Drive, a consultant agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc. for NPDES support starting at $74,888 for year one (Year 2: $77,135; Year 3: $79,455), support and facility use authorization for the 2027 Camellia Festival, and a memorandum of agreement with SGVCOG for the San Gabriel Valley Regional Food Recovery Program.
• **August 4 — City Council (closed session):** Discussion of existing litigation, Church of the Nazarene v. City of Temple City (LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02242), and one potential case of litigation. No public action is scheduled.
• **August 11 — Planning Commission:** Next regular meeting.
• **August 12 — Transportation & Public Safety Commission:** Approval of July 22 minutes and eight parking citation appeals.

Temple City Council Considers $88,770 Phone System Contract; Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

Temple City's City Council was scheduled to vote on a six-year phone system upgrade contract worth up to $88,770.95 at its July 21 meeting, making it the largest dollar item across a busy two weeks of local government agendas. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes — including whether the contract was approved — are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 21

The Council agenda included a vote on a six-year agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. for the upgrade, implementation, licensing, and support of the city's phone system, not to exceed $88,770.95. The Council was also set to adopt two resolutions authorizing payment of bills: Resolution No. 26-5889 for fiscal year 2025–26 and Resolution No. 26-5890 for fiscal year 2026–27.

A public hearing was scheduled on Ordinance No. 26-1089, which would amend animal control regulations regarding potentially dangerous and vicious dogs. Consent calendar items included approval of the July 7 special and regular meeting minutes and filing of actions from the Parks & Recreation and Transportation & Public Safety commissions.

Planning Commission — July 14

The Planning Commission agenda called for a reorganization to nominate a new Chair and Vice-Chair, plus two public hearings. One covered a Major Site Plan review for a five-unit condominium project at 9008 Pentland Street. The other involved a Conditional Use Permit modification for a dance studio expansion at 5837 and 5839 Temple City Boulevard (J Ballet Academy). Approval of the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes was also listed.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 15

This Commission was set to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2026–2027 term. Members were also scheduled to consider reserved athletic field use requests at Live Oak Park: TCASA requested softball in-field use from August through November 2026, and AYSO requested athletic field use from August through December 2026. AYSO also asked to hang sponsor banners at the park for fall 2026. A June 2026 programming report covering sports, Stars Club, LEAD, and maintenance was on the agenda.

Transportation & Public Safety Commission — July 22

This Commission agenda included parking citation hearings for two individuals: Jesus Romero (Citation No. TC050008131) and Joseph Buddenberg (Citation No. TC050007894). Members were set to vote on Resolution No. 26-0005 regarding traffic signing and striping adjustments on Live Oak Avenue between Rowland Avenue and Baldwin Avenue. They were also scheduled to consider Resolution No. 26-0006, which would install two-foot red curbs at 10112 Daines and other residential driveways along Daines, with two options presented.

Council-School District Standing Committee — July 23

The City Council and Temple City Unified School District Standing Committee planned to discuss e-bike programs, a traffic analysis at Longden Elementary, and Safe Routes to School near Temple City High School. The agenda also included updates on Camino Real landscaping, school ballot measures, and solar energy projects.

Coming Up

• **July 28 — Committee on Aging:** Reappointment and reorganization of members for the 2026–2027 term, election of leadership, discussion of 2026 goals, and a proposal to create a subcommittee for applicant interviews.
• **July 29 — City Council Special Meeting (7:00 a.m.):** Informational only, with no action items. The police department will deliver a communications report covering crime trends, notable arrests, crime and traffic statistics, special assignment team activities, public outreach, and upcoming August 2026 events.
• **July 28 Planning Commission meeting:** Cancelled. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Note: Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings listed above. All items are reported from official agendas; confirmed outcomes will be available once minutes are released.

Temple City Council Eyes $88,770 Phone System Contract; Animal Control Ordinance Advances

Temple City's July 7 City Council meeting covered animal control rules, a City Hall lobby renovation, and a closed-session lawsuit discussion, though minutes have not yet been published to confirm final votes. The most consequential upcoming item is a July 21 council vote on a six-year phone system upgrade contract worth up to $88,770.95.

July 7 City Council Meeting

The council agenda included the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-1089, which would revise animal control rules for potentially dangerous and vicious dogs by updating the city's adoption of Los Angeles County Code Title 10, including Chapter 10.37. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for the July 21 meeting.

The council also considered several consent items:

• Approval of plans and authorization to invite bids for the City Hall Lobby Improvement Project (CIP No. P25-02).
• Temporary street closure on Golden West Avenue between Las Tunas Drive and Woodruff Avenue on August 5, 2026, for National Night Out.
• Co-sponsorship of the 2026 Relay for Life of Temple City at Temple City Park on November 7, 2026, with fee waivers.
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-5887 amending the salary schedule to include a Parks and Recreation Supervisor position.

A separate special meeting agenda listed a closed session on pending litigation: General Board of the Church of the Nazarene v. City of Temple City (LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02242). No action items were listed beyond public comment.

All July 7 items are marked "agenda only" — minutes have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not confirmed.

Other Recent Meetings

The Transportation & Public Safety Commission's July 8 regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is July 22.

On July 9, the Homeless Plan Standing Committee met at City Hall (9701 Las Tunas Drive) for a general update on unhoused services from the City Manager. Minutes are not yet published.

The Planning Commission met July 14 to nominate a new Chair and Vice-Chair, hold a public hearing on a five-unit condominium project at 9008 Pentland Street, and consider a Conditional Use Permit modification for a dance studio expansion at 5837 & 5839 Temple City Boulevard (J Ballet Academy). Minutes are not yet published.

On July 15, the Parks & Recreation Commission was set to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2026-2027 and consider field-use requests from TCASA (softball, August–November 2026) and AYSO (athletic fields, August–December 2026, plus sponsor banners) at Live Oak Park. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **July 21 — City Council:** Vote on a six-year agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. for phone system upgrade and support, not to exceed $88,770.95. Also: adoption of Resolution No. 26-5889 (FY 2025-26 bill payments) and Resolution No. 26-5890 (FY 2026-27 bill payments), plus a public hearing on the dangerous-dog ordinance (Ordinance No. 26-1089).
• **July 22 — Transportation & Public Safety Commission:** Vote on traffic signing and striping on Live Oak Avenue between Rowland Avenue and Baldwin Avenue (Resolution No. 26-0005) and red curb installation at 10112 Daines and other Daines driveways (Resolution No. 26-0006). Parking citation hearings are also scheduled.
• **July 23 — Council/School District Standing Committee:** Discussion of e-bike programs, traffic analysis at Longden Elementary, and Safe Routes to School near Temple City High School.

Temple City Council Considers Dangerous Dog Ordinance, City Hall Lobby Project; Planning Commission to Review Condo Proposal

The Temple City Council held a special meeting July 7 to consider an ordinance revising animal control rules for potentially dangerous and vicious dogs, alongside several consent items including the City Hall Lobby Improvement Project and a temporary street closure for National Night Out. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of listed items are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 7

The Council agenda included the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-1089, which would amend Chapter 6 of Title 3 of the Temple City Municipal Code. The change would revise the city's adoption by reference of Los Angeles County Code Title 10, including Chapter 10.37 on potentially dangerous and vicious dogs, and clarify enforcement authority. A public hearing on the ordinance was scheduled for July 21.

The Council also was set to act on several consent items:

• Approval of plans and authorization to invite bids for the City Hall Lobby Improvement Project (CIP No. P25-02).
• Temporary street closure on Golden West Avenue between Las Tunas Drive and Woodruff Avenue on August 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for National Night Out.
• Co-sponsorship of the 2026 Relay for Life of Temple City at Temple City Park on November 7, 2026, with associated fee waivers.
• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-5887, amending the salary schedule to include a Parks and Recreation Supervisor position.

The same July 7 date included closed sessions on pending litigation. One agenda listed the case *General Board of the Church of the Nazarene v. City of Temple City* (LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02242). A separate special meeting agenda listed a closed session under Government Code §54956.9(a) for the case *General Council of the Assemblies of God of Nazareth v. City of Temple City* (Case No. 26STCP02242). No action items beyond public comment were listed for those sessions.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, rejected, or continued.

Transportation & Public Safety Commission — July 8

The regular meeting of the Transportation and Public Safety Commission scheduled for July 8, 2026, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

Homeless Plan Standing Committee — July 9

The Homeless Plan Standing Committee met at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, for a special session. The City Manager was scheduled to present a general update on unhoused services. The agenda included public comment periods for both agenda and non-agenda items. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

• **July 14 — Planning Commission:** The commission will nominate a new Chair and Vice-Chair, then hold public hearings on a Major Site Plan review for a five-unit condominium at 9008 Pentland Street and a Conditional Use Permit modification for a dance studio expansion at 5837 and 5839 Temple City Boulevard (J Ballet Academy). The commission will also consider approval of May 12, 2026, meeting minutes.
• **July 15 — Parks & Recreation Commission:** The commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2026-2027 term. Members will consider requests from TCASA for reserved softball in-field use at Live Oak Park (August–November 2026) and from AYSO for reserved athletic field use at Live Oak Park (August–December 2026), including a request to hang sponsor banners for fall 2026. The June 2026 programming report covering sports, Stars Club, LEAD, and maintenance is also on the agenda.