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temple city updates A BI-WEEKLY REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER FROM JANUARY, 20 - FEBRUARY 3, 2023

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Neighborhood Watch Meetings are back!

Kicking off the year with the return of Neighborhood Watch Meetings. Join us for topics that include area-specific crime trends, statistics and preventative measures you can doin your community.

For more info and to view the upcoming meetings CLICK HERE.

2023 Homeless Count

Register now to help us conduct this year’s Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 24th at 8 p.m. Because everyone counts, no matter where they live. #theycountwillyou

To register CLICK HERE

Council Meeting

The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 7th, 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person or watch the livestream of the meeting online by CLICKING HERE and on Youtube, ConnectwithTC.

Youth Committee

To further promote the Youth Committee’s objective of First Aid and Fire Safety, the following messages will be displayed on the digital billboard on Rosemead Boulevard for the month of January.

The Youth Committee will continue to promote First Aid and Fire Safety at the Camellia Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25. For more information regarding the Youth Committee, please visit the City’s website, https://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/ or email the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@templecity.us.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Community Development Monthly Report

The Community Development Department has released its monthly report for December 2022. Building permit valuation in December was significantly less (an 88% decrease) than December 2021. This was due to the issuance of permits for the 73 unit mixed-use project at 5570 Rosemead Blvd in December 2021. The year-to-date numbers for permit valuation were also lower, but the disparity was not as significant (a 30% decrease). Fees collected in December 2022 were 67% lower than fees collected in December 2021, also due to the mixed use project. The year-to-date numbers were much smaller, with only a 10% decrease.

The number of permits issued in December of this year was 43% higher than the previous December and the year-to-date numbers saw a modest increase of 20%. The City’s building inspectors were very busy last month with over 116 permits finaled- that was 55% higher than the previous year. The significant permits issued in December included 6 accessory dwelling units (ADUs), two new single-family dwellings, and tenant improvements for a new restaurant.

Planning received 11 new applications in December 2022. There were 6 new ADU applications, 4 minor site plan reviews for house additions, and a major site plan review to construct two 2-story single-family dwellings on an R-2 zoned lot.

No business licenses were issued in December.

Community Preservation continued to be very active in December 2022. The number of cases opened in December 2022 were nearly identical as December 2021. However, the year-to-date numbers were 56% higher than the previous year. In December 2022, 65% of the cases were initiated by the inspector, rather than the public.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year in Temple City! Festivities take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Temple City Park located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Activities include a lion dance and dragon dance, free sampling of traditional cuisine, raffle prizes, arts and crafts, kid zone, live entertainment, and information booths!

More detailed information can be found HERE.

2023 Older American of the Year Nominations

Honoring outstanding Older Americans has been a Temple City tradition for over 50 years! Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and a resident of Temple City. Criteria used to select award recipients included: volunteer service to community-based organizations, special accomplishments, and time spent with volunteer activities. If you know an outstanding senior that meets these qualifications, please nominate them! Nominations can be completed ONLINE HERE or hardcopy forms are available at the Community Center at Live Oak Park. All nominations must be received by the deadline of January 31, 2023 to be considered.

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