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Council hears park design update for 5003 Sereno Drive, and confirms 'Lights on TC' plans
Summary
Council members reported progress on the 5003 Sereno Drive park project after meetings with Parks & Recreation staff and SWA; staff will return with answers to outstanding questions and pursue grant funding. Council also confirmed logistics for the upcoming 'Lights on TC' parade and discussed participating in a red-lighting campaign to commemorate victims of drunk driving.
Council members reported Dec. 2 on recent ad hoc meetings about the proposed park at 5003 Sereno Drive. Mayor Sternquist and ad hoc members said staff and consultant SWA presented updated designs that incorporated community feedback; council members described the meeting as constructive and said they did not see a need to return to major redesign.
Council said staff will address follow-up questions about specific park elements and will return the project to the full council for additional discussion once those items are resolved. Council members also said the city is pursuing grant funding for design and construction costs and emphasized the city's preference to seek outside funding before committing general-fund dollars.
Separately, council members discussed the "Lights on TC" holiday event scheduled for Friday, with a 7:00 p.m. parade start and earlier festivities. Council member Chen asked that the city consider lighting Temple City High School red in recognition of a statewide "Mother Against Drunk Driving" campaign to raise awareness of drunk-driving prevention; staff indicated the school district and city staff have previously participated and that outreach could accompany the lighting.
Council members also thanked parks staff for recent safety reviews near Longden Elementary School and encouraged continued coordination with the school district on pedestrian-safety measures. No formal council action was recorded on the park design or the lighting request; both items were discussed as ongoing staff work and community outreach.
