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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Man called the City Council Special Meeting to order at 7:06 a.m. in the City Hall Community
Room located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember — Sternquist, Chavez, Man
ABSENT: Councilmember — Vizcarra, Yu
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, Parking Control Officer Mayorga, Senior Community
Preservation Officer Tran, City Clerk Kuo, and Administrative Assistant to
the City Manager and City Council Ortiz
Captain Meza, Deputy Bui, Deputy Bui
Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to excuse Councilmember Yu and Councilmember
Vizcarra. Seconded by Councilmember Chavez.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
5. NEW BUSINESS — None
6. COMMUNICATIONS
A. QUALITY OF LIFE
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the sex offender registrants, paroles, and probationers in
the City from July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023.
B. OPERATIONS
Deputy Bui provided an update regarding arrests and operations in the City from July 1, 2023 to
August 30, 2023.
C. CRIME TRENDS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of crime trends in neighboring cities affecting Temple City from
July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023.
D. NOTABLE ARRESTS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of notable arrests made in the City from July 1, 2023 to August
30, 2023.
City Council asked questions regarding the unhoused population in the city.
City Manager Cook, Captain Meza, and the Sheriff Deputies answered City Council questions
regarding arrests related to the unhoused population in the city.
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D. CRIME STATISTICS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the crime statistics from July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023.
E. TRAFFIC ISSUES
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the traffic issues from July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023.
City Council recommended that staff and the Sheriff Deputies work with the Chamber of
Commerce to publish safety tips for businesses and the community.
F. TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Deputy Bui provided an overview of the traffic statistics from July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023.
City Council asked questions regarding traffic safety around the school sites.
G. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TEAM ACTIVITIES
Deputy Bui provided an update on the special assignment team activities.
City Council recommended that staff and Sheriff Deputies work with the school district to send
out reminders to parents on a regular basis regarding traffic safety when picking up students,
dropping off students, and when attending school events.
H. PUBLIC OUTREACH / EVENTS
Deputy Bui reported on the public outreach conducted by the special assignment team.
I. UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2023
Deputy Bui announced upcoming meetings and events that will be conducted in the City.
City Manager Cook and Captain Meza commented on the new set of bail schedules for suspects
arrested in non-violent felonies and misdemeanor crimes. The new bail schedule, slated to take
effect in LA County on October 1, 2023, will dictate one of three possible actions by law
enforcement for an arrestee's release (i.e., Cite and Release, Book and Release or Magistrate
Review).
City Council recommend adding information regarding domestic violence to future Neighborhood
Watch meetings and directed staff to explore security options (i.e., security devices/alarm) to
enhance safety in the community for businesses and residents.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
8. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Special Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 a.m.
William Man, Mayo
ATTEST:
Peggy K ,(pity Clerk