Legislative Reports
Welcome to the Legislative Reports!
Here you'll find our monthly reports prepared by our dedicated city, county, and BizFed liaisons, providing timely updates on local legislative matters that impact our communities and industry.
July 2025
By Tomas Wong
There is no major real estate related legislative update.
By Tom Tseng / Mindy Yeh
July 8th City Council meeting conducted a public hearing.
Public Hearing on Application for Design Review 24-02, Tentative Tract Map 84327, and Density Bonus Application 25-01 – 7741-7745 Hellman Avenue Chaplon Mu submitted entitlement applications for the development of a ten small lot subdivision. The project also includes a Density Bonus application pursuant to California Government Code §65915 (State Density Bonus Law), which permits density bonuses up to 50% for a total of 15 dwelling units, two of which would be deed-restricted affordable units for very low-income households. The subject site is located at 7741-7745 Hellman Avenue (APN: 5286-036-016 and 5286-036-017) in the Medium Multiple Residential (R-3) zone.Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
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Additionally, on July 21st, Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for
DESIGN REVIEW 23-02 – Quach Hiep has submitted a Design Review application, requesting to demolish all existing structures on-site to construct a new one-story, 4,960 square foot commercial building. The application also incorporates various site improvements such as new perimeter walls, lighting, a trash enclosure, and landscaping. The subject site is located at 8500-8512 Garvey Avenue (APN: 5283-001-037) in the Medium Commercial (C-3) zone. PC RESOLUTION 25-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 23-02, FOR A NEW ONE-STORY, 4,960 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 8500-8512 GARVEY AVENUE (APN: 5283-001-037) IN THE MEDIUM COMMERICAL (C-3) ZONE. CEQA - Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines exempts projects consisting of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Accordingly, Design Review 23-02 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15303 of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. STAFF RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 25-08 with findings (Exhibit “A”), and APPROVE Design Review 23-02, subject to the 54 conditions outlined in Attachment “A” attached hereto and find that Design Review 23-02 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of CEQA guidelines.
By Share Lin
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
These are some of the City Council actions from their meeting of June 17, 2025. This is an unofficial record of the City Council meeting The Minutes, once approved by the City Council at a subsequent meeting, become the official record of the meeting
At the regular meeting of June 17, 2025, the City Council:
- Approved the minutes of Special and Regular City Council Meetings of June 3 2025;
- Awarded a Public Works Agreement to Land Forms Construction Inc for the installation of pots and plants for the Las Tunas Drive Streetscape Project (CIP P24-06);
- Approved the agreement for information technology support services with the City of Brea/Brea IT for FY 2025-2026;
- Approved an agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for professional audit service;
- Received and filed the Visa Card Report;
- Received and filed the Petty Cash Report;
- Adopted Resolution 25-5816 approving the payment of bills for FY 2024-2025;
- Held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 25-5817 approving the Master Fees and Fines Schedule for FY 2025-2026;
- Held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 25-5818 approving the proposed budget for FY 2025-2026;
- Received updates from the City Attorney and City Manager; and
- Received Councilmember reports on items separate from the meeting agenda.
Council Meetings may be viewed on-line at https//www.youtube com/results?search auery=connectwithtc or by Cable TV on Charter Communications - Channel 3. You may access Meeting Agendas (with all staff reports and backup materials) and Meeting Minutes at the City's website:http://wwwci.temple-city.ca.us/.
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
By Shun Zhang / Mark Ramos
There is no major real estate related legislative update.
By William Wei
There is no major real estate related legislative update.