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Temple City Council reschedules zoning hearing, approves consent calendar and hears reports on flooding and e-bike rules
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Temple City Council approved the consent calendar, was notified that a public hearing on Ordinance 25-1086 will be moved to Jan. 20, and directed staff to study recurring flooding on Frier Street; the city attorney will report back on recent e-bike laws.
Temple City’s City Council met on Jan. 6 and approved its consent calendar, received a staff notice that a zoning ordinance public hearing has been rescheduled to Jan. 20, and discussed neighborhood flooding and forthcoming legal guidance on e-bikes.
Brian Cook, the city manager, told the council the public hearing on Ordinance 25-1086 will be moved to Jan. 20 and that staff will “spell out” which parts of the ordinance are state-mandated changes and which are discretionary zoning revisions in a more detailed report at that meeting. “We’ll be moving this public hearing to January 20th,” Cook said.
The council approved the consent calendar by roll call. Council member Chavez, Council member Yu, the Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Sternquist voted yes; Council member Chen was recorded as absent.
Cook also updated the council on a brief flooding incident at the Roseme underpass over the holiday weekend. He said county partners and city staff addressed the flooding quickly and there were no injuries. The manager noted upcoming community events, including the Lunar New Year celebration and an annual city festival.
City Attorney Greg Murphy said he will review recently passed e-bike laws and provide a report at the council’s next meeting to clarify whether and how those changes apply in Temple City. “I want to kind of dig into them and see whether they’re applicable,” Murphy said, and he committed to bringing findings back to the council.
A council member raised a recurring problem on Frier Street near Clemenson School where standing water often exceeds curb lines. During the discussion a council member described the flow as more than ‘‘ponding’’ and said it can be ‘‘more like what a river ran through it.’’ Council members asked staff and the city engineer to evaluate mitigation options, including whether pumps or other drainage measures are feasible.
A separate question from the council asked how long portable storage pods may remain in driveways; Cook said he would consult the municipal code and report back to the council.
The meeting included ceremonial items: Parks & Recreation Secretary Jennifer Venter announced winners of the city’s holiday decorating contest and invited recipients to the dais to receive certificates. Jerry Jambasian led the invocation. Public comment on items not on the agenda was opened and closed with no speakers. The council adjourned after routine business.
