MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SB 1383
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, CA state law (SB 1383) mandates that multi-family complexes and single-family residents will be required to place food waste into the green container along with yard waste and food-soiled paper. For more information CLICK HERE.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The next regular City Council meeting is January 18, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Members of the public can participate in the teleconference Council meetings by following the instructions stated on the meeting agenda. Members of the public can listen to the meeting audio livestream online BY CLICKING HERE or on Youtube, ConnectwithTC. Public comment emails received prior to or during the meeting will not be read but will be included in the record. The time for public comment on any item will extend one minute after the end of the last comment to provide a reasonable period of time for members of the public to join the call. Should there be no commenters on an item, the one-minute period will commence when the time for public comment is announced.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE 2022 GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT
The City of Temple City is seeking 20 or more volunteers to partake in its 2022 Homeless Street Count, which will occur on Tuesday, January 25 at 8:00 P.M. The annual count, organized by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), gathers information to determine and request how much federal funding is needed for homeless services programs, both countywide and in the San Gabriel Valley. Work to be done by volunteers is considered a passive count. Volunteers will not approach or engage the homeless for safety reasons. A mandatory one-hour training will be held before the count. For more information and to register, visit www.theycountwillyou.org.
For more information about the homeless count please email iflores@templecity.us or visit www.theycountwillyou.org.
ONLINE CITY HALL APPOINTMENTS
UPDATE 01/03/2022: In person appointments at City Hall will be temporarily unavailable from January 4 to January 21. All appointments will either be virtual through Microsoft Teams or by phone.
This change is the result of an unprecedented increase in COVID cases, is being made to protect the public, and will allow staff to continuously provide service to the community.
Customers can still receive City services via e-mail, phone, or a Microsoft Teams virtual meeting. Please see the City's Online Services page, the Community Development Department page, or call (626) 285-2171.
To make virtual or phone appointments, please CLICK HERE.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Parks and Recreation Department believes in providing City-sponsored programs and services for residents who wish to participate in recreation activities or outside civic organizations, regardless of financial status. Dependent upon funding, financial assistance may be available for youth ages 18 and younger that meet income requirements. The City of Temple City’s’ Youth Scholarship is funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program to provide financial assistance to children from low-income families who wish to participate in City-sponsored recreational activities. To qualify for the program, families must complete an application, prove residency, and provide income documentation. If approved, a 50% or 75% scholarship discount will be applied toward recreation programs offered through the City of Temple City’s Parks and Recreation. For more information and to apply for a youth scholarship please CLICK HERE.
SENIOR DATABASE
The Aging Adults 50+ Database registration form is now available! The City of Temple City and the Committee on Aging are working together to create a database of residents 50 years of age and older. By requesting and filling out the form, Temple City seniors will receive emergency notifications in a timely manner and will be informed by the city about critical resources, especially in times of crisis. The database can also assist in keeping aging adults connected to the community. When you complete and submit the form, your contact information will be added to the database to receive critical community updates. Email Parks & Recreation Coordinator Roman Rodriguez at rrodriguez@templecity.us to request your form or call the Live Oak Park Community Center at 626-579-0461.