HomeMy Public PortalAbout05) 7A-4 CCM - 2020-08-06 Joint Meeting with the TCUSDSPECIAL JOINT MEETING
CITY COUNCIL AND TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chavez called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
telephonically.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu,
Chavez
Board Member – Espinoza, Knollenberg, Smith, Lin,
Georgino
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Clerk Kuo, Deputy City Clerk
Nunez, Administrative Assistant to City Manager and
City Council Flores, Administrative Services Director
Paragas, Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto,
Public Safety Supervisor Ariizumi
Superintendent Fricker, Associate Superintendent
Makiewicz, Director of Student Services Geddy, and
Chief Business Official Sarrail
Mayor Pro Tem Yu made a motion to excuse Councilmember Sternquist.
Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Chavez led the pledge of allegiance.
4. INTRODUCTION
City Council and Board of Education gave a brief self -introduction.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE
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August 6, 2020
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i. TC for Change
Superintendent Fricker gave a brief overview regarding TC for
Change and shared that the school district has received comments
from alumni and students. She shared that the school district plan
to meet with the founding members of TC for Change and that the
school district will be exploring inclusion and acceptance training for
all district staff.
Board Members and City Council commented regarding TC for
Change. City Council directed staff to provide updates regarding
this matter.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment.
Delilah Vega, Jillian Rousseau, Jose Peralta, Zoe Hsu, Edmund
Wong, Steven Salas, and Tuan Nguyen, Temple City School District
alumni and students emailed public comments read by City Clerk
Kuo, requesting that the school district respond to the open letter.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public
comment.
i. Start of School Year
Superintendent Fricker gave a presentation on the framework for re-
opening schools in August.
Board of Education and City Council made comments regarding the
school district’s plan to resume schools in the Fall and acknowledged
Dr. Fricker, district staff, and teachers for the work they have done to
prepare for the upcoming school year.
Mayor Chavez Open Public Comment
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to
speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
iii. Facility Use – Child Care Program
Superintendent Fricker remarked that access to school sites and
facilities will remain limited to students, parents and the public during
the pandemic.
Director of Student Services Geddy shared that the school district is
exploring options for providing childcare for district staff and
teachers, as well as after school care for students.
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Board of Education and City Council made comments regarding the
challenges and options to providing childcare for district staff and after
school care for students.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to
speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
iv. District – City Communication (share letters and updates)
Director of Student Services Geddy shared that in addition to
posting school announcements and events on social media, the
school district will also be communicating with parents using a new
communications system. She offered to add city staff or council to
the distribution list for announcements.
Board of Education and City council made comments regarding the
importance for the two governing bodies to stay connected and be in
touch with each other. City Council directed staff to continue sharing
information with the school district and to keep communications open.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to
speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
V. Possible list for families in need of internet access and places in
Temple City who offer free Wi-Fi connection
Director of Student Services Geddy shared that there are families
facing many challenges during this pandemic and access to internet
being one of them. She inquired if the City could provide a list of
places where students can go to access free Wi-Fi during the school
days.
Board of Education and City Council commented on options to provide
internet access to Temple City families and students.
City Council directed staff to work with the school district to find
options to provide free internet access and Wi-Fi connections to the
community.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to
speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
B. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY UPDATE
i. Update on City Operations
City Council Minutes
August 6, 2020
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City Manager Cook gave a brief overview on City operations and
services. He shared that most City services have transitioned on-line
and is available to the public.
Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto gave a presentation on the
modified parks programs and services.
City Council and Board of Education asked questions and made
comments regarding modified City operations and services.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak,
Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
ii. Joint Facilities Use Agreement and City programs
City Manager Cook stated that discussion on joint facilities use
agreement and city programs will resume after the pandemic.
City Council and Board Members made comments and spoke in
favor of joint facilities use and programming in the future.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to
speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
C. HIGHLIGHT OF CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT UPCOMING EVENTS
City Manager Cook announced upcoming virtual Neighborhood Watch
meetings.
Superintendent Fricker announced upcoming high school graduation
and first day of school.
D. DISCUSSION FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -- None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
8. CLOSING COMMENTS
City Council and Board Members made closing comments.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Special Joint Meeting adjourned at 9: 23 p.m.
City Council Minutes
August 6, 2020
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Tom Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk