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Temple City honors 100‑year‑old WWII veteran, swears in commissioners and welcomes youth committee
Summary
Council presented a centurion certificate to Larry Stevens, administered oaths to returning commissioners, introduced the 2024–25 Youth Committee (members pledged to attend commission meetings and install QR-code tours), and welcomed new Public Safety Supervisor Jose Amaya.
Temple City’s City Council used part of its Aug. 6 meeting for ceremonial matters, honoring a World War II veteran, swearing in commissioners and introducing the new Youth Committee for 2024–25.
Mayor recognized Larry Stevens, a Temple City resident and World War II tail gunner who turned 100, read a biographical summary that included 35 missions with the 8th Air Force and the Distinguished Flying Cross, then presented a certificate of recognition. Stevens spoke briefly about a dangerous mission and thanked the council for the honor.
The council also administered oaths of office to returning commissioners across planning, parks and recreation, and transportation and public safety commissions; those named in the meeting included Serge Hadad, Tom (transcript: "Tom oir"/"Tom o lir"), Crystal Hadad, Jose Taran, Kathy Burrows, Osama Nimy and Sunny Low. Certificates and photos followed the oath administration.
The mayor introduced the 2024–25 Youth Committee and asked members to introduce themselves; students identified themselves as incoming or rising high‑schoolers (Sarah Quo, Evelyn Lamb, Ryan Chow, Dylan Lamb, Jaden U, Sophia, Jessica G and Shiram). Youth Committee members presented their annual objectives: learn about city services, attend commission meetings, partner with agencies (JPIA, Foothill Transit, Vector Control, Clean Power Alliance, San Gabriel Valley COG), visit the Homestead Museum in December, participate in city events such as Lights on TC and the Chameleon Festival, and pilot QR‑code self‑guided tours along Las Tunas downtown. The Youth Committee will meet bimonthly on the fourth Thursday starting Sept. 26.
City Manager Brian Cook introduced Jose Amaya as the city’s new Public Safety Supervisor; Amaya, who previously worked for the city of La Mirada, said he is grateful for the opportunity and has already attended neighborhood watch meetings.
Council members used the remainder of their reports to note community events and park projects, including a Liveo Park groundbreaking and plans to restore a playground “spaceship” feature; council members credited ARPA funds and staff for the projects.
No formal council action was required for these ceremonial items; the meeting proceeded to public comment and consent business afterward.
