TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
VoteInPersonLocations:
City Hall CommunityRoom(9701 Las Tunas Drive)
LiveOak Park (10144 Bogue Street)
Saturday, 2/28,8 a. m. to 5p.m.
Sunday,3/1, 8a.m.to5 p.m.
Monday,3/2, 8a.m.to5p.m.
Tuesday,3/3, 7a.m.to8p.m.
現場投票地點：
市政大樓社區室（9701 Las Tunas Drive）
LiveOak 公園（10144 Bogue Street）
星期六，2 月 28 日，上午 8 點至下午 5 點
星期日，3 月 1 日，上午 8 點至下午 5 點
星期一，3 月 2 日，上午 8 點至下午 5 點
星期二，3 月 3 日，上午 7 點至晚上 8 點
TEMPLE CITY CITYHALL- CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
MONDAY,FEBRUARY2-TUESDAY,MARCH 3, 2026
HOURS: 8AM-5PM
TEMPLE CITY CITYHALL- BALLOT DROP BOX (KAUFFMAN AVE ENTRANCE)
MONDAY,FEBRUARY2-TUESDAY,MARCH3,2026
BALLOT DROP BOX WILL BE LOCKED AT 8PMON MARCH 3, 2026
CITY HALL/ COMMUNITY ROOM 9701 LA TEMPL
TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITYROOM LIVE OAKPARK
SATURDAY,FEBRUARY28, 2026
SUNDAY ,MARCH 1, 2026
MONDAY,MARCH 2, 2026
TUESDAY,MARCH 3, 2026
8AM-5PM 8AM-5PM 8AM-5PM 7AM-8PM
選票投遞地點
• TEMPLE CITY 市政廳 - 市書記官辦公室
2026 年 2 月 2 日星期一至 3 月 3 日星期二
營業時間：上午 8 點至下午 5 點
• TEMPLE CITY 市政廳 - 選票投放箱
（KAUFFMAN AVE 入口）
2026 年 2 月 2 日星期一至 3 月 3 日星期二
選票投放箱將於 2026 年 3 月 3 日晚上 8 點上鎖。
市政廳 / 社區活動室
9701 LA TEMPL
DRIVE ECITY, CA 91780
現場投票地點
• TEMPLECITY 社區活動室
• LIVE OAKPARK
2026 年 2 月 28 日，星期六 上午 8 點至下午 5 點
2026 年 3 月 1 日，星期日 上午 8 點至下午 5 點
2026 年 3 月 2 日，星期一 上午 8 點至下午 5 點
2026 年 3 月 3 日，星期二 上午 7 點至晚上 8 點
LIVEOAK PARK
CITY, CA 91780
TEMPLE CITY
普通市政選舉2026年3月3日
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS
To vote forany candidatewhose name appearsonthe ballot, completely fill in therectangle in theareatothe left of thecandidate(s)ofyourchoicewitha black/blue penonly.
Wheretwo or more candidates forthe same office aretobe elected, vote forall candidates forthatoffice forwhomyou desire to vote,however,votefor no more than 2candidates.
To vote fora qualifiedwrite-incandidate (a person notlisted on theballot),write thenameofthe qualifiedwrite-in candidateinthe blankspace provided forthatpurpose under theappropriateoffice headingand completely fill in the rectangle in theareatothe left of thenamewrittenin. Youmustfillinthe rectangle next to thenameyou write in or your vote will notbecounted
To vote on ameasure,blacken therectangle next to theword "YES"or"NO."
If youwrongly mark,tearordefacethe ballot,returnittothe City Clerk'sOffice or to avote-in person location to obtain another.
選民須知
若要爲選票上的任何候選人投票，請僅使用黑色/藍色水筆， 在您所選候選人左側的區域內，將矩形方框 完全塗滿。
在同一職位將選出兩名或以上候選人的情況下，請就該職位中 您希望投票的所有候選人投票，然而，投票不得超過2名候選 人。
若要投票給合資格的自填候選人（未列於選票上的人），請在 相應職位標題下、為此用途提供的空白處，寫下該合資格自填 候選人的姓名，並在所填寫姓名左側的區域內，將矩形方框 完全塗滿。您必須在您自行填寫的姓名旁將矩形方框 塗 滿，否則您的投票將不予計入。
若要就議案投票，請將「是」或「否」字樣旁的矩形方框塗 黑。
如果您錯誤劃記、撕裂或污損選票，請將其交回市行政書記官 辦公室或親自投票地點，以取得另一張。
Precinct 7050001A
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選區7050001A
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TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE市
ForMEMBERofthe CITY COUNCIL
選舉市議會議員
Vote fornomorethanTWO
投選不超過兩人
KumarSwaminathan Entrepreneur /BusinessOwner
庫馬爾·斯瓦米納坦
創業者/企業主
TomChavez Councilmember,CityofTempleCity
湯姆·查維斯
市議員，Temple市
VincentYu Councilmember,CityofTempleCity
喻穎章
市議員，Temple市
RichardLee
Attorney
李致琨
律師
Write-in Candidate 自填候選人
Write-in Candidate 自填候選人
TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE市
普通市政選舉2026年3月3日
Precinct 7050001A
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MEASURETC
Temple市議案
Temple City Public Safety,Roads,CityServicesMeasure: To maintain Temple City's generalservices, such as 9-1-1 emergency/fire/paramedic/policeresponse, maintain streets andrepairpotholes, addressing property crimes/thefts, maintainingparks,addresshomelessness, keepingpublic spaces safe/clean,and forgeneral government use, shallthe measure, enacting a3/4¢transactionsand use(sales) tax providingapproximately$2,500,000annuallyuntil endedby voters,withall fundsusedlocally,requiring independent audits andspendingdisclosures,beadopted?
Temple市公共安全、道路、市政服務議案：為了維持Temple 市的一般服務，例如9-1-1緊急/消防/救護/警察響應，維護街 道並修補路面坑洞，處理財產犯罪/竊盜，維護公園，處理無 家可歸問題，維持公共空間安全/整潔，以及供一般政府用 途，是否應採納該議案，其制定一項3/4美分的交易與使用 （銷售）稅，每年約可提供2,500,000美元，直到由選民終止 為止，且所有資金均在本地使用，並要求獨立審計和支出揭 露？
Thefollowing pages contain:
Each Candidate’sStatement in this pamphlet is volunteeredbythe candidate. Although allcandidateshad the opportunitytosubmitastatement,somecandidatesmay nothavesubmitted astatement.A complete list of candidates appearsonthe sample ballot pageofthispamphlet.
以下頁面包含：
本手冊中的每位候選人聲明均由候選人自願提供。雖然所有候選人都有機會提交聲明，但有些候選人可能沒有提交聲明。 候選人完整名單請見本手冊的選票樣本頁。
Age:
Occupation:
Icurrently serve as acouncilmemberand have served as your mayor4 times since firstbeing elected in 2019.
With 16 years of experience on the city council, Ihave developed adeep understanding of the needs and wantsofour community. Iamknown for my integrity,dedication and teamworkand I remain committed to thosevaluesasyourcouncilmember.
My approach to good governance hasalwaysbeen to listen to our constituents andbeyourvoice in fosteringa collaborative and inclusive environment in howour cityoperates.
If elected, my primarygoals aretoenhance civic engagement, improvefinancial stability,add police patrols,support crime prevention efforts, maintain emergency preparedness and continue offering high quality services to our residents and businesses.
Iamproud of all we haveaccomplished over the years;new park facilities, improved services for our seniors and the beautification of Las Tunas,just to name afew.Wecontinuetohave abalanced budget, while maintaining reserves that exceed ouroperating budget.
Thank you for the opportunity to continueserving Temple City for another term. Iamexcited forthe chance to representyou and to work together towards aprosperousand safe future.
/s/Tom Chavez
競選 市議員
年齡：
職業：
我目前擔任市議員，自 2019 年首次當選以來，已擔任 4 次市長。
憑藉 16 年的市議會工作經驗，我對我們社區的需求和期望有了深刻的了 解。我以正直、敬業和團隊合作精神而聞名，作為你們的議員，我將繼 續秉持這些價值。
我一直以來秉持的良好治理理念是傾聽選民的意見，並在城市運作中營 造協作和包容的環境，代表你們發聲。
如果當選，我的主要目標是加強公民參與，提高財政穩定性，增加警力 巡邏，支持預防犯罪工作，維護應急準備，並繼續為我們的居民和企業 提供高品質的服務。
我為我們多年來所取得的成就感到自豪；例如，新建了公園設施、老年 人獲得了更好的服務以及 Las Tunas 大道變得更美了，諸如此類，不勝 枚舉。我們持續保持預算收支平衡，同時儲備金超過營運預算。
感謝您給我這個機會，能再為 Temple City 服務一個任期。我很高興有 機會代表您，並與您攜手共創繁榮安全的未來。
/s/ TomChavez ( 湯姆 查維斯 )
RichardLee
Age: 47
Occupation: Attorney
Iamhonored to run forTemple City City Counciltoservethe community Icall home. As alongtimeresident, (I wenttoLongden Elementary,Oak Ave, and TCHS) Iunderstandthe values that make Temple City special: safeneighborhoods,thriving small businesses, andstrongsupport forfamilies andseniors.
My prioritiesare clear:
·Public Safety: Ensureour police andemergency services have the resources they need.
·Local Economy: Supportsmall businessesand encourage responsible development thatpreserves ourcity’s character.
·Quality of Life: Investinparks,community programs, and infrastructurethatbenefit all residents.
·Transparency: Promote open communication and accountability in city government
With professionalexperience in an attorney,Ibring practical skills and acollaborative approach to problem-solving. Ibelieve in listening first, actingwith integrity,and makingdecisions that reflect theneeds of our diversecommunity
Temple City deserves leadership that is accessible, responsive, andcommittedtobuilding abrighter future. Irespectfully ask for your supporttocontinue strengthening ourcitytogether.
/s/Richard Lee
競選 市議員
RichardLee ( 李致琨 )
年齡：47
職業：律師
我很榮幸能夠競選 Temple City 市議員，為我稱之為家鄉的社區服務。
作為一名長期居民（我曾就讀於 Longden Elementary、OakAve 和 TCHS），我了解 Temple City 的獨特之處：安全的社區、蓬勃發展的小 企業以及對家庭和老年人的大力支持。
我的優先事項很明確：
• 公共安全：確保我們的警察和緊急服務部門擁有所需的資源。
當地經濟：支持小型企業，鼓勵負責任的發展，以保護我們城市的 特色。
生活品質：投資興建公園、社區計畫和基礎設施，造福所有居民。 透明度：促進市政府內部的公開溝通和問責。
憑藉律師的專業經驗，我具備解決問題的實務技能和協作精神。我相信 應該先傾聽，再秉持誠信行事，並做出能反映我們多元化社區需求的決定。
Temple City 需要平易近人、積極回應民意、致力於建立更美好未來的 領導階層。我懇請各位支持，讓我們攜手共建更美好的城市。
/s/ RichardLee (
李致琨
)
KUMAR SWAMINATHAN
Age: 66
Occupation: Entrepreneur,Business owner
Ihave abachelor’sdegreeinengineering,two master’sdegrees in computer science and an MBA. Ibring over three decades of diversified experience in business, technology,healthcare, organizational leadership, and community service.Mypersonal life, family life, and professional life areall guided by four coreprinciples: Authenticity, Integrity,Responsibility,and Enrichingothers. Thesevaluesshapehow Ilead, howI listen, and how Iserve.
If elected, my first priority is to listen deeply—toresidents, small businesses,and ourdedicated citystaff.I wanttofully understand our city’s culture, challenges, andlong-term aspirations beforedrivingsolutions.Leadership beginswith listening, not assumptions.
Iamnot running for personal gain, influence,orbusiness interests. Iwill servenomorethantwo terms.Publicoffice is not acareer for me—it is atemporaryresponsibility to contribute my experienceand create space forfutureleaders.WhenI conclude my service,Iintend to passonmyknowledge to otherswho aspire to serve with integrity
/s/Kumar Swaminathan
競選 市議員
KUMAR SWAMINATHAN ( 庫馬爾 · 斯瓦米納坦 )
年齡：66
職業：企業家，企業主
我擁有工程學士學位、兩個電腦科學碩士學位和一個 MBA 學位。我在 商業、科技、醫療保健、組織領導和社區服務方面擁有超過三十年的多 元化經驗。我的個人生活、家庭生活和職業生活都遵循四個核心原則： 真實、正直、責任感和造福他人。這些價值觀塑造了我的領導方式、聆 聽方式和服務方式。
如果當選，我的首要任務是認真傾聽 傾聽居民、小型企業和我們敬業 的市政工作人員的意見。在提出解決方案之前，我想充分了解我們城市 的文化、挑戰和長遠願景。領導力始於傾聽，而非臆斷。
我參選不是為了個人利益、影響力或商業目的。我最多只會連任兩屆。 對我而言，公職不是一份職業 而是一項暫時的責任，旨在貢獻我的經 驗，並為未來的領導者創造空間。當我結束服務生涯時，我打算將我的 知識傳授給其他渴望秉持正直品格服務他人的人。
/s/ Kumar Swaminathan ( 庫馬爾 · 斯瓦米納坦 )
KUMARSWAMINATHAN
Edad: 66
Ocupación:Emprendedor,Propietario de empresa
Poseo una licenciatura en ingeniería, dos maestrías en ciencias de la computación yunMBA. Aporto másdetresdécadas de experiencia diversificada en negocios, tecnología, cuidados de la salud, liderazgo organizacional yserviciocomunitario. Mi vida personal, mi vida familiar ymivida profesional están guiadas por cuatroprincipios fundamentales: Autenticidad, Integridad, Responsabilidady Contribución alos demás.Estos valores determinan mi formadeliderar, de escuchar ydeservir
Si soy elegido,miprimeraprioridad seráescuchar atentamente—a los residentes, alas pequeñas empresas yanuestrodedicado personal municipal.Quierocomprender completamente la cultura, los desafíos ylas aspiraciones alargo plazo de nuestra ciudad antes de impulsar soluciones. El liderazgo comienza conescuchar, no con suposiciones.
No me postulo para obtener beneficios personales,influencia o intereses comerciales.Noservirémás de dos períodos. Para mí, un cargo público no es unaprofesión—es unaresponsabilidad temporal de aportar experiencia ydar lugar afuturos líderes. Cuando concluya mi servicio, tengo laintención de transmitir mis conocimientos aotros que aspiren aservircon integridad.
/f/ Kumar Swaminathan
Tuổi:66
Nghề nghiệp:Doanh nhân,Chủ doanhnghiệp
Tôitốt nghiệp đạihọc chuyên ngànhkỹthuật,cóhai bằng thạc sĩ chuyên ngànhkhoahọc máytínhvàmột bằng MBA(Thạc sĩ Quản trịKinhdoanh). Vớihơn ba thập kỷ kinh nghiệm sâurộngvề kinh doanh, công nghệ,chămsóc sứckhỏe, lãnh đạotổchức, và dịch vụ cộng đồng,tôi có thểgiúpích chocộngđồng. Cuộc sống cá nhân,cuộcsốnggia đình,vànghềnghiệpcủa tôiđều tuân thủ bốnnguyêntắc cốtlõi: Chân thực,Chính trực,Trách nhiệm, và Bồidưỡng ngườikhác.Những giátrị nàyđịnhhìnhnên phong cách lãnh đạocủa tôi, giúp tôilắngnghevàphụng sự ngườikhác.
Nếuđượcbầu,ưutiênhàngđầu củatôi là hếtsức lắng nghe người dân, cácdoanh nghiệp nhỏ, và độingũ nhân viêntận tụycủa thành phốchúng ta.Tôi muốn thấu hiểu đầyđủvềvăn hóa, nhữngthách thức,vànhững nguyện vọng lâudài củathành phốchúng ta trước khiđưa ra nhữnggiảipháp. Khảnănglãnhđạo bắtnguồn từ việc lắng nghe,chứ khôngphảitừnhững giảđịnh.
Tôikhông tranhcửvìlợi íchcánhân, vì sứcảnh hưởngcủa bản thân haylợi íchkinhdoanh.Thờigianphụng sự củatôi sẽ không cònquá hainhiệm kỳ nữa. Đốivới tôi, phụngsựcộngđồngkhông phải là mộtnghềnghiệpmàlàtrách nhiệmđónggóp tạmthờikinh nghiệm củabản thân và tạokhông gian chocác lãnh đạotương lai. Khikết thúc thời gian phụngsự, tôidựđịnhsẽtruyềnđạt kiến thức củamìnhcho nhữngngười khác có nguyện vọng phục vụ cộng đồng bằng sự chínhtrực.
/s/Kumar Swaminathan
VINCENT YU
Age:
Occupation:TempleCityCouncilmember/Architect
Temple City has been my home forover35years whereIraised my family and engaged in communityservice
Iamproud to have served on the Planning Commission and then the City Council with integrity,strong leadership, and deep commitment to our residents. As yourCouncilmember and former Mayor,Ipledged to restoring trustinCity Hall with accountability and transparency,developing soundfiscal policies,enhancing public safety,and elevating thequality of life. Ihave advocated projects such as Primrose Park, Live Oak Park Playground, Temple City Library renovation,and anew pavement management plan,while supporting annual city events that bring all residents together
My professional backgroundasanarchitectand current position as DeputyDirector of LA County PublicWorks—overseeing $6 billion in capital projects—give me proven expertise in planning, budgeting, and management. Ibring thisdistinctive experience, along with my education in management, law,and architecture, to ensureTemple City remains on theright track.
With your continued support, we willmaintainstrongcity serviceswhile investing wisely in the future. Together,we will ensurethat Temple City flourishes for families, seniors, and generations to come. Thank you.
/s/Vincent Yu
競選 市議員
VINCENT YU ( 喻穎章 )
年齡：
職業：Temple City 市議員 / 建築師 繼續推動 TEMPLE CITY 的發展
我在 Temple City 生活了超過 35 年，在這裡我養育了家庭，並積極參 與社區服務。
我曾以正直的品格、強大的領導力和對居民的深切關懷，先後在規劃委 員會和市議會任職，我為此感到自豪。身為你們的市議員和前市長，我 承諾透過問責制和透明度重建市民對市政廳的信任，制定健全的財政政 策，加強公共安全，提高生活品質。我曾倡導過諸如 Primrose Park、 LiveOak Park Playground、Temple City 圖書館翻新工程以及新的路 面管理計劃等項目，同時支持每年舉辦的、能夠讓所有居民聚集在一起 的城市活動。
我有建築師的專業背景，並且目前擔任 LA 縣公共工程部副主任的職位（負 責監督 60 億美元資本的項目），這使我在規劃、預算和管理方面擁有豐 富的經驗。我將運用我獨特的經驗，以及我在管理、法律和建築方面的 教育背景，確保坦 Temple City 繼續走在正確的道路上。
有了你們的持續支持，我們將在繼續保持優質市政服務的同時，明智地 投資未來。我們將共同努力，確保 Temple City 繁榮發展，造福家庭、 老者和子孫後代。謝謝。
/s/ Vincent Yu ( 喻穎章 )
RESOLUTION NO.25-5845
ARESOLUTIONOF THECITYCOUNCIL OF THECITYOFTEMPLECITY, CALIFORNIA,ORDERINGTHE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIEDELECTORSOFTHE CITY OF ACERTAIN MEASURERELATINGTOTRANSACTIONSAND USE(SALES) TAXMEASURE AT THEGENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH3,2026, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO.25-5840
WHEREAS, aGeneral election on Tuesday, March3,2026, hasbeencalledbyResolutionNo. 25-5840, adoptedonOctober 21,2025for the purposeofelectingcouncil membersasprovidedtherein;and
WHEREAS, theCityCouncil hasadopted OrdinanceNo. 25-1083relatingtoelectionprocedures; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.25-5841,the City Councilhas requestedcertain election services from theBoard of Supervisorsof theCountyofLos Angelesrelatingtothe General election called pursuant to Resolution No.25-5840 and, further, theCityCouncil desiressuchelection services to be provided to theCityfor themeasure to be submittedtothe voters pursuant to this Resolution;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ArticleXIIICofthe California Constitution,Section 53720etseq.ofthe California Government Code,and Charter Sections 903and 904, theCityhas theauthority to levy ageneral tax; and
WHEREAS, ArticleXIIIC,Section 2, of theCaliforniaConstitutionrequiresthatthe election at whicha generaltax increase is submittedtothe electorate shallbeconsolidatedwitharegularly scheduledgeneral election formembers of thegoverning body of thelocal government,exceptincases of emergency declared by aunanimous vote of thegoverning body;and
WHEREAS, Part 1.6(commencing with Section7251) of Division 2ofthe California Revenueand Taxation Code,and Section7285.9ofthe California Revenueand Taxation Code,authorizesacitytoadoptatransactionsand use(sales) taxordinance,which shallbeoperative if amajorityofthe electors voting on themeasure vote to approvethe imposition of thetax at an election called forthatpurpose;and
WHEREAS, theCityCouncil nowdesires to submit to thevotersatthe GeneralMunicipal Election ameasure relating to theestablishment of atransactionsand use(sales) taxasprovidedinthisResolutionand theCityCouncil furtherdesires that this measurebesubmitted to thevotersatthe aforementioned March3,2026General MunicipalElection; and
WHEREAS, theCityconducted virtualand in-personCommunity Priority Briefings to provideinformation to thecommunity regardingthe importance of ensuring steady revenuetofundgeneralmunicipal services including, withoutlimitation, public safety;streets repair andmaintenance; andother general services;and
WHEREAS, theseCommunity Priority Briefings provided an overview of theCity’sBudgetProcess anddescribed howfunding is allocatedor appropriated to variousCityservices; and
WHEREAS, communitymembers shared andprovidedinput aboutvarious priorities andexpectationsfor upcoming years; and
WHEREAS, serviceprioritiesidentified by residentsthrough arecentsurveyinclude:(1) Maintainingand repairinglocal streetsand roads andaddressingtrafficcongestion; (2)Cityresponsetofloods,wildfires, andother naturaldisasters;(3) Maintainingyouth andrecreationprograms; (4) Managing city financesand financial reserves (5)Promoting economic developmentand jobcreation; (6)Providing effectivepublicsafety, including911 emergency medical/police/fire response;(7) Maintainingparks,trails, bike lanes, andrecreationfacilities; and(8) MaintainingSeniorServicesincluding Meal Deliveries andTransportation; and
WHEREAS, theCitycontinues to contract with theLos AngelesCountySheriff’s Department forlaw enforcementand public safety services, and
WHEREAS, LosAngeles County continuestoincreasethe costsofsuchlaw enforcementand public safety services;and
WHEREAS, theCitydoesnot have sufficientfunding to continue pace of road repairsachievedoverthe past fiveyears;and
WHEREAS, to preserve andfundgeneral City services,including thoseitems discussedherein, theCitymustidentifyareliablesourceoflocally controlled funding; and
WHEREAS, therefore, theproposedtax measurecontemplatedbythisResolutioncould maintain fundingfor City services,including butnot limitedtothe services referenced above, andhelpimplement theneeds andplans of theCitybyestablishinga generaltax in whichthe proceeds will be depositedinthe City’s GeneralFundfor generalgovernmentuse;and
WHEREAS, theproposedtax measurecontemplatedbythisResolution, if approved,would create alocally-controlledfunding source that can only be used forlocal services andaddress localpriorities, whichislegally-protected from beingtaken by theState;and
WHEREAS, theproposedtax measurecontemplatedbythisResolution, if approved,willhavestrictaccountabilityrequirementssuchaspublic disclosure of allspendingand annual independent financial audits that ensure fundsare used effectively, andonlytothe benefit of theTempleCity community.
WHEREAS, basedonthisinformation,the City Councilalsodesires to submit to thevotersatthe election aquestionrelatingtotransactions anduse tax, as provided in
NOW, THEREFORE,
AS FOLLOWS:
Section1.The City Councilherebyfindsthatthe factsset forthinthe recitals to this resolution aretrueand correctand establishthe factualbasis for theCityCouncil’s adoption of this resolution.
Section2.Pursuanttothe requirements of thelawsofthe StateofCaliforniaand theTempleCityCharter ,including,without limitation,Elections Code Sections 9222 and10201,the City Councilherebyordersthe submission to thevotersofthe City of Temple City aballotmeasure establishinga transactions anduse (sales)tax at therateof¾%, whichis ageneral tax. This measureshall be entitled “TempleCityPublicSafety, Roads, City Services Measure”.AsrequiredbyElections Code Section13247,the abbreviatedformofthe measuretoappearonthe ballot is specified belowinSection 2. The City Clerkisherebyauthorizedand directed to make anychanges to thetextofthe propositionorthisresolution, includingits exhibits andattachments, as required to conformtoany requirementoflaw.
Section3.The City Council, pursuant to itsright andauthority,does ordersubmitted to thevotersatthe GeneralMunicipal Election thefollowing question(s):
Temple CityPublic Safety,Roads, City Services Measure: To maintain Temple City’s general services, suchas9-1-1 emergency/ fire/paramedic/ police response, maintain streets and repair potholes, addressing property crimes/thefts, maintaining parks, address homelessness,keeping public spaces safe/ clean, and forgeneral government use,shall themeasure, enacting a3/4¢transactions and use (sales) tax providingapproximately $2,500,000annually until ended by voters,with all fundsused locally,requiringindependent auditsand spending disclosures, be adopted?
YES NO
Section4.The full text of themeasure to be submittedtothe voters is attached hereto andmarkedas ExhibitA,which is incorporated herein by this reference. TheCityCouncil hereby approves theproposedordinance,inthe form as provided in ExhibitA,and itssubmissiontothe voters of theCityat theMarch 3, 2026,General MunicipalElection.
Section5.The vote requirementfor themeasure to pass is amajority(50%+1) of thevotes cast of thevotes cast
Section6.Inall particularsnot recitedinthisresolution, theelectionshall be held andconducted as provided by lawfor holdingmunicipal elections, including, butnot limitedto, OrdinanceNo. 25-1083.
Section7.The City Clerkisherebyauthorizedand directed to take allsteps necessarytoplace themeasure on theballotand to causethe ordinanceor measuretobeprinted.Acopyofthe measureshall be made availabletoany voteruponrequest
Section8.The City Clerkisherebydirectedtocause notice of themeasure to be publishedonceinthe officialnewspaper of theCityofTempleCity, in accordance with Section12111 of theCaliforniaElections Code
Section9.Noticeofthe time andplace of holdingthe election is givenand theCityClerk is authorized,instructedand directed to give further or additional notice of theelection, in time,formand manner as required by law, including, butnot limitedto, OrdinanceNo. 25-1083.
Section10. TheCityClerk shallcertifytothe passageand adoption of this Resolution andenter it into thebookoforiginalResolutions
PASSED,APPROVEDAND ADOPTEDONNovember18, 2025
ATTEST
/s/ PeggyKuo
PeggyKuo,
City Clerk, ElectionsOfficial
/s/ Cynthia Sternquist
Cynthia Sternquist, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy,CityAttorney
I, City Clerkofthe City of Temple City,doherebycertify that theforegoing resolution,ResolutionNo. 25-5845, wasdulypassed, approved and adoptedataregular meetingofthe City Councilofthe City of Temple City held on the18th dayofNovember, 2025,bythe followingvote:
AYES:Councilmember –Chavez, Chen,Yu, Man, Sterquist
NOES: Councilmember–None
ABSENT:Councilmember –None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember–None
/s/ PeggyKuo
PeggyKuo,CityClerk
ORDINANCE NO.25-1084
AN ORDINANCE OF THECITYOFTEMPLECITY, CALIFORNIA,ESTABLISHINGATRANSACTIONSAND USE (SALES)TAX BY ADDING ARTICLEF (TRANSACTIONSAND USETAX OF 2025)ISHEREBYADDED TO CHAPTER3 (BUSINESSTAXES)OFTITLE 5(BUSINESS LICENSES ANDREGULATIONS)OFTHE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS,pursuanttoArticle XIIICofthe California Constitution,Section 53720etseq.ofthe California Government Code,and Charter Sections 903and 904, theCityhas theauthority to levy ageneraltax;and
WHEREAS,Article XIIIC, Section2,ofthe California Constitutionrequiresthatthe election at whicha generaltax increase is submittedtothe electorate shallbeconsolidatedwitharegularly scheduledgeneral election formembers of thegoverning body of thelocalgovernment, except in cases of emergency declared by aunanimous vote of thegoverning body;and
WHEREAS,Part1.6 (commencingwithSection 7251)ofDivision2ofthe California Revenueand Taxation Code,and Section7285.9ofthe California Revenueand Taxation Code,authorizesa city to adoptatransactionsand use(sales) taxordinance,which shallbeoperative if amajorityofthe electors voting on themeasure vote to approvethe imposition of thetax at an election called forthatpurpose;and
WHEREAS,a General election on Tuesday, March3,2026, hasbeencalledbyResolutionNo. 25-5840, adoptedonOctober 21,2025for the purposeofelectingcouncil membersasprovidedtherein;and
WHEREAS, theCityCouncil hasadopted OrdinanceNo. 25-1083relatingtoelectionprocedures.
THEPEOPLEOFTHE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section1.Article F(Transactions andUse Taxof2025) is herebyadded to Chapter3 (BusinessTaxes)ofTitle 5(Business Licenses andRegulations)of theTempleCityMunicipal Code as follows:
ARTICLEF
TRANSACTIONS ANDUSE TAXOF2025
5-3F-1:TITLE:
This Articleshall be knownasthe “CityofTempleCityTransactionsand UseTax of 2025”. TheCityofTempleCityhereinafter shall be called “City.”ThisArticle shallbeapplicableinthe incorporated territoryofthe City
5-3F-2:OPERATIVE DATE:
“Operative Date”means thefirstday of thefirstcalendarquarter commencing more than 110daysafter theadoptionofthisArticle ForpurposesofRevenue andTaxationCodesection 7265,thisArticle shallbeconsideredadopted on thedateofthe election in whichitisapproved by thequalifiedvotersofthe City
5-3F-3:PURPOSE:
This Articleis adoptedtoachieve thefollowing,among otherpurposes, anddirects that theprovisionshereofbeinterpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
A. To impose aretailtransactionsand usetax in accordance with theprovisionsofPart1.6 (commencingwithSection 7251) of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code andSection 7285.9 of Part 1.7ofDivision2which authorizes theCityto adoptthistax ordinancewhich shallbe operativeifamajorityofthe electors voting on themeasure vote to approvethe imposition of thetax at an election called forthatpurpose
B. To adoptaretailtransactionsand usetax ordinancethatincorporatesprovisionsidentical to thoseofthe Salesand Use TaxLaw of theState of California insofarasthose provisions arenot inconsistent with therequirementsand limitations containedinPart1.6 of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code.
C. To adoptaretailtransactionsand usetax ordinancethatimposes atax andprovidesa measuretherefore that canbe administered andcollected by theCaliforniaDepartmentofTax andFee Administration in amannerthatadaptsitselfas fullyas practicableto, andrequiresthe leastpossibledeviation from,the existing statutoryand administrative procedures followed by theCaliforniaDepartmentofTax andFee Administration in administeringand collecting theCaliforniaState Salesand UseTaxes
D. To adoptaretailtransactionsand usetax ordinancethatcan be administered in amannerthatwillbe, to thegreatest degree possible,consistentwiththe provisions of Part 1.6ofDivision2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code,minimizethe cost of collecting thetransactionsand usetaxes,and at thesametime, minimize theburdenofrecordkeeping upon personssubject to taxation underthe provisions of this Article.
5-3F-4:CONTRACTWITHSTATE:
Priortothe operativedate, theCityshall contract with theCaliforniaDepartmentofTax andFee Administration to performall functionsincidenttothe administration andoperation of this transactions anduse taxordinance;provided, that if theCityshall not have contracted with theCaliforniaDepartmentofTax andFee Administration priortothe operativedate, it shallneverthelessso contract andinsucha case theoperative date shallbethe first dayofthe first calendar quarterfollowing theexecution of such a contract.
5-3F-5:TRANSACTIONSTAX
Forthe privilegeof sellingtangiblepersonalpropertyatretail, atax is herebyimposed upon allretailers in theincorporatedterritory of theCityatthe rate of 3/4% of thegross receipts of anyretailerfromthe sale of alltangiblepersonalpropertysoldatretailinsaid territoryonand afterthe operativedateof this Article.
5-3F-6:PLACE
Forthe purposes of this Article, allretailsales areconsummated at theplace of business of theretailerunlessthe tangible personal property sold is deliveredbythe retailer or hisagent to an out-of-state destinationortoacommoncarrier fordeliverytoanout-ofstatedestination.The grossreceiptsfromsuchsales shallinclude delivery charges, when such chargesare subjecttothe state salesand usetax,regardlessofthe placetowhich delivery is made.Inthe eventaretailerhas no permanentplace of business in theState or hasmorethanone placeofbusiness, theplace or places at whichthe retail salesare consummated shallbedetermined under rulesand regulationstobeprescribedand adoptedbythe California Department of Taxand FeeAdministration.
5-3F-7:USE
An excise taxisherebyimposed on thestorage,use or otherconsumption in theCityoftangiblepersonalpropertypurchased from anyretaileronand afterthe operativedateofthisArticle forstorage,use or otherconsumption in said territoryatthe rate of 3/4% of thesales priceof theproperty. Thesales priceshall includedeliverycharges when such chargesare subjecttostate salesoruse taxregardlessofthe placetowhich delivery is made
5-3F-8:ADOPTIONOFPROVISIONSOFSTATELAW:
Except as otherwise provided in this Articleand except insofarastheyare inconsistent with theprovisionsofPart1.6 of Division 2 of theRevenue andTaxationCode, allof theprovisionsofPart1(commencing with Section6001) of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code areherebyadopted andmadea part of this Articleasthoughfully setforth herein.
5-3F-9:LIMITATIONS ON ADOPTION OF STATELAW ANDCOLLECTIONOFUSE TAXES:
In adopting theprovisionsofPart1 of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code:
A. Wherever theState of California is namedorreferredtoasthe taxing agency,the name of this City shallbesubstituted therefor.However,the substitution shallnot be made when:
1. Theword“State” is used as apartofthe title of theState Controller,State Treasurer, StateTreasury, or the Constitutionofthe StateofCalifornia;
2. Theresultofthatsubstitutionwould requireactiontobetaken by or againstthisCityorany agency,officer, or employee thereofratherthanbyoragainst theCaliforniaDepartmentofTax andFee Administration,in performing thefunctions incident to theadministrationoroperation of this Article.
3. In those sections,including,but notnecessarily limitedtosectionsreferring to theexteriorboundariesofthe Stateof California,where theresultofthe substitution wouldbeto:
a. Provideanexemption from this taxwithrespect to certainsales,storage,use or otherconsumption of tangible personal property whichwould nototherwise be exempt from this taxwhile such sales, storage, useorother consumptionremainsubject to taxbythe Stateunder theprovisionsofPart1 of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code,or;
b. Impose this taxwithrespect to certainsales,storage,use or otherconsumption of tangible personal property whichwould notbesubject to taxbythe stateunder thesaidprovision of that code
4. In Sections 6701,6702(except in thelastsentencethereof), 6711,6715, 6737,6797or6828ofthe Revenue andTaxationCode.
B. Theword“City”shall be substitutedfor theword“State” in thephrase“retailer engagedinbusinessinthisState”in Section6203and in thedefinition of that phrase in Section6203.
1. “A retailer engagedinbusinessinthe District”shall also includeany retailer that,inthe precedingcalendar year or thecurrent calendar year,has totalcombinedsales of tangible personal property in this stateorfor delivery in theState by theretailerand allpersons relatedtothe retailer that exceedsfive hundredthousand dollars($500,000). Forpurposesofthissection,a person is relatedtoanother person if both personsare relatedtoeachother pursuant to Section267(b)ofTitle 26 of theUnitedStatesCodeand theregulations thereunder.
If aseller’spermithas been issued to aretailerunder Section6067ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code,anadditional transactor’s permit shallnot be required by this Article.
A. Thereshall be excluded from themeasure of thetransactionstax andthe usetax theamountofany salestax or usetax imposedbythe StateofCaliforniaorbyany city,cityand county,orcountypursuanttothe Bradley-BurnsUniform Local Salesand UseTax Laworthe amount of anystate-administeredtransactionsoruse tax.
B. Thereare exempted from thecomputation of theamountoftransactionstax thegross receipts from:
1. Salesoftangiblepersonalproperty, otherthanfuelorpetroleum products,tooperators of aircraft to be used or consumedprincipally outsidethe county in whichthe sale is made anddirectlyand exclusivelyinthe use of such aircraft as common carriers of personsorpropertyunder theauthority of thelawsofthisState,the United States,orany foreigngovernment.
2. Salesofpropertytobeusedoutside theCitywhich is shippedtoapoint outsidethe City,pursuanttothe contract of sale,bydeliverytosuchpoint by theretailerorhis agent, or by delivery by theretailertoacarrier forshipmenttoaconsignee at such point. Forthe purposes of this paragraph, delivery to apoint outsidethe City shallbesatisfied:
a. With respecttovehicles(otherthancommercialvehicles) subjecttoregistrationpursuantto Chapter1 (commencingwithSection 4000)ofDivision3ofthe VehicleCode, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section21411 of thePublicUtilities Code,and undocumented vesselsregistered underDivision3.5 (commencingwithSection 9840)ofthe VehicleCodebyregistrationtoanoutof-Cityaddress andbya declarationunder penaltyofperjury,signedbythe buyer, statingthatsuch addressis, in fact,his or herprincipal placeofresidence;and
b. With respecttocommercialvehicles, by registration to aplace of business out-of-Cityand declarationunder penaltyofperjury,signedbythe buyer, that thevehicle will be operated from that address.
3. Thesaleof tangible personal property if thesellerisobligated to furnishthe property forafixedprice pursuant to acontractentered into priortothe operativedateofthisArticle.
4. Alease of tangible personal property whichisacontinuingsaleofsuchproperty, forany period of time for whichthe lessor is obligatedtolease thepropertyfor an amount fixed by thelease priortothe operativedate of this Article.
5. Forthe purposes of subparagraphs(3) and(4) of this section, thesaleorlease of tangible personal property shallbedeemednot to be obligatedpursuanttoacontractorlease forany period of time forwhich anyparty to thecontractorlease hasthe unconditionalright to terminatethe contract or leaseuponnotice, whetheror notsuchright is exercised.
C. Thereare exempted from theuse taximposed by this Article, thestorage,use or otherconsumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. Thegross receipts from thesaleofwhich have been subjecttoatransactionstax underany state-administered transactions anduse taxordinance.
2. Otherthanfuelorpetroleum products purchasedbyoperators of aircraft andusedorconsumedbysuch operatorsdirectlyand exclusivelyinthe useofsuchaircraftascommoncarriersofpersons or property forhire or compensation under acertificateofpublicconvenience andnecessity issued pursuant to thelawsofthis State, theUnitedStates, or anyforeign government.Thisexemption is in addition to theexemptionsprovided in Sections 6366 and6366.1ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code of theState of California.
3. If thepurchaser is obligatedtopurchasethe property forafixedprice pursuant to acontractentered into prior to theoperative date of this Article.
4. If thepossessionof, or theexerciseofany rightorpower over,the tangible personal property arises under a leasewhich is acontinuingpurchaseofsuchpropertyfor anyperiodoftimefor whichthe lessee is obligated to leasethe property foranamountfixedbyalease priortothe operativedateofthisArticle
5. Forthe purposes of subparagraphs(3) and(4) of this section, storage, use, or otherconsumption,orpossession of,orexerciseof anyright or powerover, tangible personal property shallbedeemednot to be obligated pursuant to acontractorlease forany period of time forwhich anyparty to thecontractorlease hasthe unconditionalright to terminatethe contract or leaseuponnotice, whether or notsuchright is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), aretailerengaged in business in theCityshall notberequiredto collectuse taxfromthe purchaseroftangiblepersonalproperty, unless theretailerships or delivers the property into theCityorparticipateswithinthe City in making thesaleofthe property,including,but not limitedto, soliciting or receivingthe order, either directly or indirectly,ataplace of business of theretailerin theCityorthrough anyrepresentative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary,orpersoninthe City underthe authorityofthe retailer
7. “A retailer engagedinbusinessinthe City”shall also includeany retailer of anyofthe following: vehicles subjectto registration pursuant to Chapter1(commencing with Section4000)ofDivision3ofthe Vehicle Code,aircraftlicensedincompliancewithSection 21411ofthe Public Utilities Code,orundocumentedvessels registered underDivision3.5 (commencingwithSection 9840)ofthe VehicleCode. That retailer shallbe required to collectuse taxfromany purchaserwho registersorlicensesthe vehicle, vessel,oraircraftatan addressinthe City
D. Anypersonsubject to usetax under this Articlemay credit againstthattax anytransactionstax or reimbursementfor transactions taxpaidtoa district imposing,orretailerliablefor atransactionstax pursuant to Part 1.6ofDivision2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code with respecttothe sale to thepersonofthe property thestorage,use or otherconsumption of whichissubject to theuse tax.
5-3F-12:
Allamendmentssubsequenttothe effectivedateofthisArticle to Part 1ofDivision2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code relating to salesand usetaxes andwhich arenot inconsistent with Part 1.6and Part 1.7ofDivision2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code,and allamendmentstoPart1.6 andPart1.7 of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code,shall automaticallybecomea part of this Article, provided however, that no such amendmentshall operatesoastoaffectthe rate of taximposed by this Article.
5-3F-13: ENJOININGCOLLECTIONFORBIDDEN:
No injunction or writ of mandateorother legalorequitable processshall issueinany suit,actionorproceedinginany courtagainst theState or theCity, or againstany officer of theState or theCity, to preventorenjointhe collection underthisArticle,orPart1.6 of Division 2ofthe Revenueand Taxation Code,ofany taxorany amount of taxrequiredtobecollected
5-3F-14: SEVERABILITY:
If anyprovision of this Articleorthe applicationthereof to anypersonorcircumstanceisheldinvalid,the remainderofthe Article andthe applicationofsuchprovision to otherpersons or circumstancesshall notbeaffectedthereby
5-3F-15: EFFECTIVEDATE:
This Articlerelates to thelevying andcollectingofthe City transactions anduse taxesand shalltakeeffect10daysafter theCity Councildeclaresthe resultsofthe March3,2026, general municipalelectionpursuanttoElections Code Section9217.
5-3F-16: TERMINATION:
Thetaxes imposedbythisArticle shallremainineffectuntil repealed by thevotersofthe City of Temple City
5-3F-16: GENERALTAX:
Theproceedsfromthe taximposed by this chaptershall be forunrestrictedgeneralrevenue purposes of theCityand shallbeplaced into theGeneral Fund of theCity.
5-3F-17: AMENDMENTBYCITYCOUNCIL:
TheCityCouncil hasthe rightand authoritytoamend this Article, to furtherits purposes andintent(includingbut notlimited to amendmentfor more efficient administration as determined by theCityCouncil), in anymanner that does notincreasea taxrate, or otherwiseconstitutea taxincreasefor whichvoter approval is required by ArticleXIIIC of theCaliforniaConstitution, pursuant to Section9217ofthe California ElectionsCode.
5-3F-18: ANNUAL AUDIT:
Theproceedsresulting from this transactions anduse taxshall be depositedintothe City’s generalfundand become subjecttothe same independentannualaudit requirements as othergeneral fund revenue. Theindependent auditor’sreport, whichshall include an accounting of therevenuesreceivedand expenditures made from thetransactionsand usetax,willbepresented annually to the city counciland made availablefor public review
Section2 Appropriations Limit. Pursuant to Article13B,§4ofthe California Constitution, theappropriations limitfor theCityofTempleCityishereby increasedbythe maximumaggregate amount projectedtobecollected pursuant to thegeneraltax imposedbythisOrdinance
Section3 CEQA. TheCityherebydeterminesthatthisOrdinance is notin-and-of-itselfa “project”pursuanttothe California EnvironmentalQuality Act, Public ResourcesCodesection 21000etseq., includingwithout limitation CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(4)and 15061(b)(3),asitcan be seen with certaintythatthereisnopossibility that theadoptionofthe ordinanceitselfmay have asignificanteffectonthe environment. This Ordinancerelates to a transactions anduse taxand relatestothe creation of City fundingmechanismsand City fiscalactivities, whichdoes notinvolve anycommitmenttoany projectwhich mayresultinapotentially significant physical impact on theenvironment
Section4 Severability. TheCityCouncil herebydeclaresthat, should anyprovision,section,subsection, paragraph, sentence,clause, phrase,orword of this Ordinanceorany part thereof, be rendered or declared invalidorunconstitutionalbyany final courtactionina courtofcompetent jurisdiction or by reason of anypreemptivelegislation,suchdecisionoractionshall notaffectthe validity of theremaining sectionorportionsofthe Ordinanceor part thereof. TheCityCouncil hereby declares that it wouldhaveindependently adoptedthe remainingprovisions, sections,subsections,paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or wordsofthisOrdinance irrespective of thefactthatany oneormoreprovisions, sections,subsections,paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or wordsmay be declared invalidorunconstitutional.
Section5 CouncilAuthoritytoAmend. TheCityCouncil hasthe rightand authoritytoamend this Ordinance, to furtherits purposes andintent (including butnot limitedtoamendment formoreefficientadministrationasdeterminedbythe City Council),inany manner that does notincreaseatax rate,orotherwise constitute atax increase forwhich voterapproval is required by ArticleXIIIC of theCaliforniaConstitution, pursuant to Section9217 of theCaliforniaElections Code
Section6 Date of Adoption;Effective Date. Pursuant to ElectionsCodeSection 9217,thisOrdinance shallbeconsidered adoptedonthe date that the City Councildeclaresthatthe voters of theCityofTempleCityhaveapproved theOrdinance by avoteofnolessthanamajorityofthe votescastbythe electors voting at theGeneral MunicipalElectionheldonTuesday,March 3, 2026,and shallgointoeffectten (10) days thereafter
Section7. Execution. TheMayor is hereby authorized to attest to theadoption of this Ordinancebysigning whereindicated below.
Iherebycertifythatthe foregoingOrdinance was PASSED,APPROVEDand ADOPTED by thepeopleofthe City of Temple City voting on the3rd dayof March, 2026.
ATTEST
Cynthia Sternquist, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PeggyKuo, City Clerk, ElectionsOfficialGreg Murphy,CityAttorney I, PeggyKuo,CityClerk of City of Temple City,herebycertify that theforegoing OrdinanceNo. 25-1084was introduced at theregular meetingof theCityCouncil of theCityofTempleCityheldonNovember18, 2025,and wasdulypassed, approved,and adoptedbysaidCouncil at theregular meeting held on xx/xx/xxxx, by thefollowing vote:
AYES:Councilmember –
NOES: Councilmember–
ABSENT:Councilmember –
ABSTAIN: Councilmember–
PeggyKuo,CityClerk
Measure TC
TheCityCouncil of Temple City placed MeasureTConthe ballot forthe March 3, 2026,generalmunicipal election.TempleCity’s(“City”)total “sales tax” rate is currently9.75% (inclusive of varioustaxes levied by theState,county, City,and other districts).Measure TC,ifapproved by voters,would addanew ArticleF to Chapter3 of Title5 of theTempleCityMunicipal Code,establishing atransactionsand usegeneral taxatthe rate of 0.75%. This resultsinatotal “sales tax” rate in theCityof10.5% (inclusive of variousState,county, City, andother district taxes).
This taxwould be assessed on thesaleoftangiblegoods andthe storage, use, or otherconsumption of such goods. This taxwould be paid in addition to currentsales taxesand wouldbecollected at thesametimeand in the same manner as existing salestaxes.The specifictransactionsand uses subjecttothe taxwould be determined underthe regulationsofthe California Department of Taxand FeeAdministration(“CDTFA”).Bothvisitorsand City residentswould paythistax on retail salesactivityinTempleCity. Certain necessitiesoflife, such as groceriesorprescriptionmedicine, wouldbe exempt from thetax.The CDTFAwould administer thetax undercontract with theCity.
By law, allrevenuesraisedbyMeasure TC wouldbelongtoTempleCity andcould notbetaken by theState,CountyofLos Angeles, or anyother governmental agency.
MeasureTCisageneraltax andwillgenerateapproximately $2,500,000 annually forthe fundingofgeneral City services,including,but notlimited to,9-1-1 emergency/fire/paramedic/policeresponse, maintainingstreets and repairingpotholes, addressing property crimes/thefts, maintainingparks, addressing homelessness,keeping public spaces safe/clean,aswellasfor general government use. Fundsgenerated by thetax wouldbeplacedinthe City’s general fund,are notrestricted, andmay be used forany City general fund purpose. Further, it wouldbesubject to annual independent auditing and public disclosurerequirements.Ifpassed, it will stay in effect untilended by voters.
A“YES” vote is avotetoapprovea0.75% transactions anduse generaltax. A“NO”voteisavoteagainst a0.75% transactions anduse general tax, and theCity’stotal “sales tax” rate will remain at 9.75%. Thetransactionsand usegeneral taxproposedbyMeasure TC wouldtakeeffectonlyifitreceives amajority“YES” vote at theMarch 3, 2026,election.
Theabove statementisanimpartial analysis of theMeasure TC.Ifyou desire acopyofthe ordinanceormeasure,pleasecontact theCityofTempleCity’s City Clerk’sOffice at cityclerk@templecity.usand acopywillbemailedatno cost to you.
/s/GregMurphy
GregoryM.Murphy
City Attorney
CityofTempleCity
Argumentin favorofMeasureTC
VoteYESonMeasureTC- Keep Temple Citysafe and ourroadswell maintained.
Ourcity’sroadsarevitalandirreplaceablepublicassets, facilitating businessesand emergencyservicesinthesafeand dependable transport of goods,equipment,andpersonnel, whileproviding safeand enjoyable travelforourfamiliesandfriends, thusbolstering oureconomy and fostering athrivingcommunity.
Butyearafteryear,ourroadsdeterioratefasterthanthecity can afford to repair themwhile thecostofourcurrentpublicsafetyservices continue torise.
Thefinancialrealityis clear,withoutanewandreliable source of funding, citystreetswillbecome moreexpensive to fixleadingtosevere decline overtimeand maintainingcurrent public safetyserviceswill becomevery challenging.
VotingYES onMeasure TC willensure that this modestincreasein sales tax staysin Temple Citytosupport thesecrucialcityservicesasitcannotbe appropriatedbytheStateorother agencies. Thesales tax rate willalign withthose ofour neighboringcities.
This approachdistributestheresponsibilityfor fundingessential services equitably,extendingitfromsolely residents to visitorswhoalso depend onourroadsand public safetyservices.
Measure TC ensuresaccountableandtransparency withindependent annual auditsandspendingdisclosures.
Properly maintainingour roadsisnotoptional.Delaying maintenance leadstorapid degradation,transformingminorcracksintounsustainable costlyreconstruction.Investingwiselyinour roads nowconserves taxpayers’money,and well-kept streetscreate amore appealingand desirablecommunityfor businessesandhomeowners.
Well-maintained roadsarenota luxury buta necessity forthewell-being ofour residents.
VoteYESonMeasureTCto ensure ourroadsarewell-maintainedfor future generations,andkeepour public safetyservicesrobust today andin the yearstocome.
Theundersignedauthor andproponentsofthe argumentin favorof ballot measure(Measure TC)atthe2026 TempleCityGeneral Municipal ElectiontoheldinTempleCity, Californiaon March3,2026hereby state theargument is trueandcorrecttothebestof theirknowledgeand belief.
/s/CynthiaSternquist,Mayor,CityofTempleCity /s/VinceYu,Councilmember,CityofTempleCity /s/DonnaGeorgino, Trustee, Temple CityUnifiedSchool District /s/Alton Wang,Trustee, PasadenaCityCollege /s/CarlL.Blum,RetiredDeputyDirector,LACoPublic Works
ARGUMENTSAGAINSTMEASURETC (NoneFiled)
議案 TC
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決議編號 25-5845
CALIFORNIA TEMPLE CITY 市市議會決議，命令將有關交易和使用（銷售）稅的某項議案提交給該市合格選民， 在 2026 年 3 月 3 日星期二舉行的普選中進行表決，該普選由第 25-5840 號決議召集
鑒於根據 2025 年 10 月 21 日通過的第 25-5840 號決議，已宣布將於 2026 年 3 月 3 日星期二舉行大選，以選舉該決議規 定的議員；以及
鑒於市議會已通過第 25-1083 號法令，涉及選舉程序；以及
鑒於根據第 25-5841 號決議，市議會已請求 LosAngeles 縣政委員會提供根據第 25-5840 號決議召集的大選相關的某些選 舉服務；此外，市議會希望獲得此類選舉服務，以便根據本決議將相關議案提交選民表決；以及
鑒於根據 California 憲法第 XIIIC 條、California 政府法典第 53720 條及後續條款以及憲章第 903 條和第 904 條，該市有權徵 收一般稅；以及
鑒於 California 憲法第 XIIIC 條第 2 節規定，提交選民投票表決一般增稅提案的選舉，應與定期舉行的地方政府管理機構成 員普選合併舉行，但地方政府管理機構全體一致投票宣布的緊急情況除外；以及
鑒於 California 稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1.6 部分（始於第 7251 條）和 California 稅收和稅法典第 7285.9 條授權城市制定交 易和使用（銷售）稅條例，該條例如為此目的舉行的選舉中，多數選民投票贊成徵收該稅，則該條例生效；以及
鑒於市議會現欲在市政選舉中向選民提交一項關於設立交易和使用（銷售）稅的議案，該議案系根據本決議制定；並且市 議會進一步希望該議案在上述 2026 年 3 月 3 日市政選舉中提交選民；以及
鑒於市政府舉辦了線上和現場社區優先事項簡報會，向社區提供有關確保穩定收入以資助市政一般服務（包括但不限於公 共安全、街道維修和維護以及其他一般服務）的重要性的訊息；以及
鑒於這些社區優先事項簡報概述了市政府的預算流程，並介紹了資金如何分配或撥款給各項市政服務；以及
鑒於社區成員分享並提出了關於未來幾年各項優先事項和期望的意見；以及 鑒於居民在近期的一項調查中確定的服務優先事項包括：（1）維護和修繕當地街道和道路，並解決交通交通堵塞問題；（2） 應對洪水、野火和其他自然災害；（3）維護青少年和娛樂項目；（4）管理城市財政和財政儲備；（5）促進經濟發展和創造就業機會；（6） 提供有效的公共安全保障，包括 911 緊急醫療 / 警察 / 公園響應；（7）維護公園、步道、自行車道和娛樂設施；（8）維持老年人服務， 包括送餐和交通；以及
鑒於市政府繼續與 LosAngeles 縣警局簽訂約，由其提供執法和公共安全服務，以及
鑒於 LosAngeles 縣持續增加此類執法和公共安全服務的成本；以及
鑒於市政府沒有足夠的資金來維持過去五年來的道路維修進度；以及
鑑於為了維持和資助包括本文所述項目在內的各項市政服務，市政府必須找到可靠的、由本地控制的資金來源；以及
鑑於本決議所設想的擬議稅收議案可以維持城市服務的資金，包括但不限於上述服務，並透過設立一項一般稅，將稅收收入 存入市政府一般基金用於一般政府用途，從而幫助實現城市的需求和計劃；以及
鑑於本決議所設想的擬議稅收議案，如獲核准，將建立一個由地方控制的資金來源，該資金只能用於地方服務和解決地方 優先事項，並受法律保護，不得被州政府挪用；以及
鑑於本決議所設想的擬議稅收議案，如果獲核准，將有嚴格的問責要求，例如公開揭露所有支出和進行年度獨立財務稽核， 以確保資金得到有效利用，並且只造福於 Temple City 社區。
鑒於根據此資訊，市議會還希望在選舉中向選民提交一個與交易和使用稅有關的問題，如以下規定所述
因此，CALIFORNIA TEMPLE CITY 市市議會特此決議、宣布、決定並命令如下：
第 1 節市議會特此認定，本決議序言中所述事實真實無誤，並構成市議會通過本決議的事實依據。
第 2 節根據 California 法律和 Temple City 憲章的要求，包括但不限於選舉法第 9222 條和第 10201 條，市議會特此命令向 Temple City 選民提交一項投票提案，以設立 ¾% 的稅率徵收的交易和使用（銷售）稅，這是一項一般稅。本議案的名稱為「Temple City 公共安全、 道路、市政服務議案」。根據選舉法第 13247 條的規定，選票上出現的議案的縮寫形式如下第 2 條所述。特此授權並指示市書記官對 提案或本決議的文字，包括其附件和附錄，作出任何必要的修改，以符合任何法律要求。
第 3 節市議會根據其權利和權限，命令在市政選舉中向選民提交以下問題：
Temple City 公共安全、道路、 市政服務議案 ： 為了維持
Temple City 的各項公共服務， 例如 9-1-1 緊急呼救 / 消防 / 急救 / 警察響應、 街道維護和坑洞修補、 財產犯罪 / 盜竊、 公園維護、 解決無家可歸問題、 保持公共場所安全 / 清潔， 以及用於一般政府用途，是否應透過以下議案 ：徵收 3/4¢ 的交易和使用 （銷售） 稅， 每年可提供約 $2,500,000 美 元的收入，直至選民終止該稅項，所有資金均用於本地， 並要求進行獨立稽核和支出揭露， 是否會被採納？ 是 否
第 4 節提交給選民的議案全文附於本文件之後，並標記為附件 A，該附件透過引用併入本文件。市議會特此核准擬議條例，其形式見 附件 A，並將其提交給 2026 年 3 月 3 日舉行的市政選舉中的市民進行表決。
第 5 節該議案獲得通過的投票要求是獲得已投票數的多數票（50%+1）。
第 6 節本決議未列明的全部細節，選舉應依照舉行市政選舉的法律規定進行，包括但不限於第 25-1083 號法令。
第 7 節特此授權並指示市書記官採取一切必要措施，將該議案列入選票，並印製該法令或議案。任何選民均可索取該議案副本。
第 8
節特此指示市書記官依照 California 選舉法第 12111 條的規定，在 Temple City 市的官方報紙上刊登一次該議案的通知。
第 9 節選舉的時間和地點已發出通知，市書記官已獲得授權、指示和命令，按照法律（包括但不限於第 25-1083 號法令）規定的時間、 形式和方式，發出進一步或補充的選舉通知。
第 10 節市書記官應證明該決議已通過並被採納，並將其登記在原始決議簿中。
於 2025 年 11 月 18 日通過、核准及採納。
/s/ Cynthia Sternquist( 辛西婭 · 斯特恩奎斯特 )
Cynthia Sternquist( 辛西婭 · 斯特恩奎斯特 )，市長
證明 形式已獲核准 ：
/s/ PeggyKuo ( 郭佩吉 )
/s/ Greg Murphy ( 格雷格 墨菲 )
Peggy Kuo( 郭佩吉 )，市書記官， 選舉官員 Grey Murphy ( 格雷格 墨菲 ), 市法律顧問
本人，Temple City 市市政書記官，特此證明上述決議，即第 25-5845 號決議，已於 2025 年 11 月 18 日舉行的 Temple City 市 市議會例會上經如下表決正式通過、核准和採納：
是： 市議員 —Chavez( 查維斯 )、Chen ( 陳 )、Yu ( 余 )、Man( 曼 )、Sternquist ( 斯特奎斯特 )
否： 市議員 – 無
缺席：市議員 – 無
棄權：市議員 – 無
/s/Peggy Kuo( 郭佩吉 )
PeggyKuo ( 郭佩吉 )，市書記官
附件 A 交易和使用稅條例
第號法令 25-1084
CALIFORNIA TEMPLE CITY 市的一項法令，透過在 TEMPLE CITY 市政法典第 5 章（營業執照和
法規）第 3 節（營業稅）中增加 F 條款（2025 年交易和使用稅），來設立交易和使用（銷售）稅。
鑒於根據 California 憲法第 XIIIC 條、California 政府法典第 53720 條及後續條款以及憲章第 903 條和第 904 條，該市有權徵 收一般稅；以及
鑒於 California 憲法第 XIIIC 條第 2 節規定，提交選民投票表決一般增稅提案的選舉，應與定期舉行的地方政府管理機構成 員普選合併舉行，但地方政府管理機構全體一致投票宣布的緊急情況除外；以及
鑒於 California 稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1.6 部分（始於第 7251 條）和 California 稅收和稅法典第 7285.9 條授權城市制定交 易和使用（銷售）稅條例，該條例如為此目的舉行的選舉中，多數選民投票贊成徵收該稅，則該條例生效；以及
鑒於根據 2025 年 10 月 21 日通過的第 25-5840 號決議，已宣布將於 2026 年 3 月 3 日星期二舉行大選，以選舉該決議規 定的議員；以及
鑑於市議會已通過第 25-1083 號法令，涉及選舉程序。
TEMPLE CITY 市的人民頒布以下法令：
第 1 節茲在 Temple City 市政法典第 5 章（營業執照和規章）第 3 節（營業稅）中新增條款 F（2025 年交易和使用稅），內容如下：
條款 F 2025 年交易和使用稅
5-3F-1：標題：
本條款將稱為「2025 年 Temple City市交易和使用稅」。下文中，Temple City市簡稱「市」。本條款適用於本市的轄區範圍。
5-3F-2：生效日期：
「生效日期」指本條款通過後 110 天以上開始的第一個日曆季度的第一天。根據稅收和稅法第 7265 條的規定，本 條款應視為在獲得該市合格選民核准的選舉之日通過。
5-3F-3：目的：
本條款的制定旨在實現以下目標（除其他目的外），並指示應解釋本條款的各項規定以實現這些目標：
A. 根據稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1.6 部分（始於第 7251 條）和第 2 編第 1.7 部分第 7285.9 條的規定，徵收 零售交易和使用稅。該稅收條例授權市政府通過本稅收條例，如果就此措施進行投票的選民中多數人投 票贊成徵收該稅，則該條例生效。
B. 制定一項零售交易和使用稅條例，該條例包含與 California 銷售和使用稅法相同的條款，但前提是這些條 款不與稅收和稅法典第 2 部分第 1.6 節所載的要求和限制相抵觸。
C. 制定一項零售交易和使用稅條例，該條例徵收稅款並提供相應的議案，以便 California 稅務和費用管理局 能夠以盡可能充分地適應 California 稅務和費用管理局在管理和徵收 California 州銷售和使用稅時所遵循 的現有法定和行政程序的方式進行管理和徵收，並儘可能減少與這些程序的偏差。
D.
制定一項零售交易和使用稅條例，使其能夠以盡可能符合稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1.6 部分規定的方式進 行管理，盡量降低徵收交易和使用稅的成本，同時盡量減輕根據本條規定受徵稅人的記錄保存負擔。
5-3F-4：與國家簽訂合約：
在生效日期之前，市政府應與 California
稅務和費用管理局簽訂合約，以履行與本交易和使用稅條例的管理和運作 相關的所有職能；但如果市政府在生效日期之前未與 California
稅務和費用管理局簽訂合約，則仍應簽訂合約，在 這種情況下，生效日期應為該合約簽訂後第一個日曆季度的第一天。
5-3F-5：交易稅率：
為享有零售有形動產的特權，特此對本市轄區內所有零售商徵收稅款，稅率為零售商自本條款生效之日起在該轄 區內零售所有有形動產所得總收入的 3/4%。
5-3F-6：銷售地點：
就本條而言，所有零售交易均在零售商的營業場所完成，除非所售有形動產由零售商或其代理人交付至州外目的地， 或交付給公共承運人交付至州外目的地。此類銷售的總收入應包括運費，但無論送貨地點在哪裡，運費均須繳納
州銷售稅和使用稅。如果零售商在該州沒有固定的營業場所，或有多個營業場所，則零售交易完成的地點應按照 California 稅務和費用管理局制定和通過的規則和條例確定。
5-3F-7：使用稅率：
茲規定，自本條款生效之日起，凡從任何零售商處購買用於在本市儲存、使用或其他消費的有形動產，均須按該動 產銷售價格的 3/4% 徵收消費稅。銷售價格應包含運費，但無論送貨地點在哪裡，如果運費需繳納州銷售稅或使用 稅，則該運費也應包含在內。
5-3F-8：採納州法律條款：
除本條另有規定外，且除與《稅收和稅法典》第 2 編第 1.6 部分的規定不一致外，《稅收和稅法典》第 2 編第 1 部分（自 第 6001 條起）的所有規定均予以採納，並成為本條的一部分，如同在此完整列出一樣。
5-3F-9：對州法律的採納和使用稅的徵收的限制：
採納《稅收和稅法典》第 2 編第 1 部分的規定：
A. 凡提及 California 為課稅機構之處，均應以本市名稱代替。但是，在以下情況下不得進行替換：
1. 「州」字是州審計長、州財政部長、州財政部等職務名稱或 California 憲法的一部分 ;
2. 如果進行這樣的替換，則需要對本市或其任何機構、官員或僱員採取行動，而不是對 California 稅務和費用管理局採取行動，以履行與本條款的管理或運作相關的職能。
3. 在這些章節中，包括但不限於涉及 California 外部邊界的章節，替換後的結果是：
a.
b.
對於某些有形動產的銷售、儲存、使用或其他消費，如果這些銷售、儲存、使用或其他 消費原本不屬於本稅的免稅範圍，則給予本稅豁免，但根據《稅收和稅法典》第 2 編 第 1 部分的規定，這些銷售、儲存、使用或其他消費仍須向州政府繳稅 ;
對某些有形動產的銷售、儲存、使用或其他消費徵收此稅，而根據該法典的上述規定， 這些有形動產不應由國家徵稅。
4. 稅收與稅法第 6701、6702（最後一句除外）、6711、6715、6737、6797 或 6828 條。
B. 在第 6203 條中，「在本州從事業務的零售商」這一短語以及第 6203 條中該短語的定義中，應將「州」一 詞替換為「市」。
1. 「在該地區從事商業活動的零售商」還應包括任何零售商，該零售商在前一個日曆年或目前日曆 年中，在本州或在本州交付的有形動產的總銷售額，包括該零售商及其所有關聯人員的銷售額， 超過五十萬美元（$500,000 美元）。就本條而言，如果兩個人根據美國法典第 26 篇第 267(b) 條 及其相關規定彼此有親屬關係，則這兩個人是親屬關係。
5-3F-10：無需許可證：
如果零售商已根據稅收和稅法第 6067 條獲得銷售許可證，則本條規定無需再頒發交易許可證。
5-3F-11：豁免和排除
A. 根據布拉德利 - 伯恩斯統一地方銷售和使用稅法徵收的任何銷售稅或使用稅，交易稅和使用稅的議案中， 應排除 California 或任何城市、市縣或縣的金額，或者任何州管理的交易稅或使用稅的金額。
B. 以下各項免於計算交易稅額：
1. 向飛機運營商出售燃料或石油產品以外的有形個人財產，這些飛機主要用於或消費於出售地所 在縣以外的地區，並且直接和專門用於根據本州、美國或任何外國政府的法律授權，將飛機用 作人員或財產的公共承運人。
2. 根據銷售合約，將用於市外的財產銷售到市外的地點，可以透過零售商或其代理人將貨物運送 到該地點，或由零售商將貨物交付給承運人運送給該地點的收貨人。就本款而言，將貨物交付 至市外地點視為符合規定：
a. 對於根據《車輛法》第 3 編第 1 章（始於第 4000 條）規定須登記的車輛（商用車輛除外）、 根據《公共事業法》第 21411 條規定獲得許可的航空器，以及根據《車輛法》第 3.5 編（始 於第 9840 條）的規定，未登記的船舶可以透過登記在市外地址，並由買方簽署一份在 偽證罪處罰下作出的聲明（情況該地址確實是其主要居住地）的方式進行登記 ; 以及
b. 對於商用車輛，可透過在市外營業場所登記，並由買方簽署偽證罪處罰聲明，保證該 車輛將從該地址運作。
3.
如果賣方有義務根據本條生效日期之前訂立的合約以固定價格提供有形動產，則出售該有形動 產屬於違約行為。
4. 有形動產的租賃，即持續出售該財產，且出租人在任何期間有義務依照本條生效日期之前租賃 合約約定的金額出租該財產。
5. 就本條第（3）款及第（4）款而言，有形動產的出售或租賃，在任何一方有權無條件發出通知終 止合約或租賃的期間內，無論該權利是否行使，均應視為不受合約或租賃的約束。
C. 依本條款規定，在本市儲存、使用或以其他方式消費的有形動產，免徵使用稅：
1. 其銷售總收入已根據任何州管理的交易和使用稅條例已經繳納交易稅。
2. 除飛機營運商購買並由其直接直接使用或消耗的燃料或石油產品外且僅用於根據本州、美國或 任何外國政府的法律頒發的公共便利和必要性證書，作為公共承運人或財產以獲取報酬或補償 的方式使用此類飛機。除 California 稅收和稅法典第 6366 條和第 6366.1 條規定的豁免外，本 豁免還允許其他豁免。
3. 如果購買者有義務根據本條款生效日期之前訂立的合約以固定價格購買該財產。
4. 如果對有形動產的佔有或行使任何權利或權力源於一項租賃，該租賃是對該財產的持續購買， 且承租人有義務在該租賃期間內以租賃合約確定的金額出租該財產，而該租賃合約是在本條生 效日期之前簽訂的。
5. 就本條第（3）款和第（4）款而言，對於有形動產的儲存、使用或其他消費，或占有，或行使任 何權利或權力，在任何合約或租賃的任何一方有權無條件地透過通知終止合約或租賃的期間內， 無論該權利是否被行使，均應視為不受合約或租賃的約束。
6. 除第 (7) 款另有規定外，在市內從事經營活動的零售商無需向有形動產的購買者收取使用稅，除 非該零售商將該財產運入或交付到市內，或參與在市內進行該財產的銷售，包括但不限於直接 或間接在其位於市內的營業場所或透過其在市內進行的任何代表、代理人、經商、經銷的子公司、 子公司、經其授權的子公司或透過其在市內的任何代表、代理人、公司招攬人、經銷商、經銷公 司或透過其在市內的任何代表、代理人、公司招攬人、經銷的子公司或通過其在市內的任何代表、 代理人、公司招攬。
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7. 「在本市從事商業活動的零售商」還應包括以下任何零售商：根據《車輛法》第 3 編第 1 章（始 於第 4000 條）規定須登記的車輛、根據《公共事業法》第 21411 條規定獲得許可的航空器，或 根據《車輛法》第 3.5 編（始於第 9840 條登記船舶的規定。對於在市內地址註冊或獲得車輛、 船舶或飛機許可證的任何購買者，該零售商必須向其收取使用稅。
根據本條規定，任何須繳納使用稅的人，均可抵扣其已向徵收交易稅的地區或根據稅收和稅法典第 2 編 第 1.6 部分規定須繳納交易稅的零售商支付的任何交易稅或交易稅退款，前提是該交易稅或退款與繳納 該人銷售的財產的儲存、使用或其他消費稅。
在本條生效日期之後，對稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1 部分有關銷售稅和使用稅的所有修訂，只要不與稅收和稅法典 第 2 編第 1 部分第 1.6 條和第 1.7 條相抵觸，以及對稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1 部分第 1.6 條和第 1.7 條的所有修訂， 以及對稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1 部分第 1.6 條和第 1.7 條的所有修訂，均應自動成為本條的一部分。
5-3F-13：禁止收藏：
在任何法院針對州或市，或針對州或市的任何官員提起的任何訴訟、行動或程序中，不得發出任何禁令、強制令 或其他法律或衡平法程序，以阻止或禁止根據本條款或稅收和稅法典第 2 編第 1.6 部分徵收任何稅款或任何應徵 收的稅款。
5-3F-14：可分割性：
若本條的任何規定或其對任何個人或情況的適用被認定為無效，則本條的其餘規定及其對其他個人或情況的適用 不受影響。
5-3F-15：生效日期：
本條款涉及城市交易稅和使用稅的徵收和收取，並將於市議會根據選舉法第 9217 條宣布 2026 年 3 月 3 日市政選 舉結果後 10 天生效。
5-3F-16：終止：
本條款規定的稅收將繼續有效，直至 Temple City 市選民廢除為止。
5-3F-16：一般稅：
本章規定的稅收所得款項應用於本市不受限制的一般收入用途，並應存入本市一般基金。
5-3F-17：市議會修正案：
市議會有權修改本條款，以促進其宗旨和意圖（包括但不限於市議會認為的為提高管理效率而進行的修改），但任 何修改方式均不得提高稅率，或構成 California 憲法第 XIII C 條規定需要選民核准的增稅，並依據 California 選舉法 第 9217 條的規定執行。
5-3F-18：年度稽核：
本次交易及使用稅所得收益將存入市府財政總基金，並與其他財政總收入一樣，遵守相同的獨立年度稽核要求。獨 立稽核師的報告應包括對交易和使用稅的收入和支出情況的核算，該報告將每年提交給市議會，並供公眾查閱。
第 2 節撥款限額。根據 California 憲法第 13B 條第 4 款，Temple City 市的撥款限額特此增加，增加額為根據本條例徵收的一般稅款預 計徵收的最高總額。
第 3 節 CEQA (California 環境品質法案 )。
市政府特此認定，本條例本身並非 California 環境品質法公共資源法典第 21000 條及後續 條款（包括但不限於 CEQA 指南 15378(b)(4) 和 15061(b)(3)）所定義的「計畫」，因為可以肯定的是，本條例的通過本身不可能對環境 的影響本身產生重大影響。本條例涉及交易和使用稅，並涉及城市融資機制和城市財政活動的建立，不涉及對任何可能對環境造成潛 在重大物理影響的項目的任何承諾。
第 4 節可分割性。市議會特此聲明，如果本條例的任何條款、章節、子章節、段落、句子、條文、短語或詞語，或其任何部分，因有管 轄權的法院的任何最終判決或因任何先發制人的立法而被認定為無效或違憲，則該判決或訴訟不應影響本條例其餘章節或部分的有 效性。市議會特此聲明，即使本條例中的一項或多項條款、章節、子章節、段落、句子、條款、短語或詞語被宣布無效或違憲，市議會 仍將獨立通過本條例的其餘條款、章節、子章節、段落、句子、條款、短語或詞語。
第 5 節理事會有權進行修改。
市議會有權修改本條例，以促進其宗旨和意圖（包括但不限於市議會認為的為提高管理效率而進行的修 改），但任何修改方式均不得提高稅率，或構成 California 憲法第 XIII C 條規定需要選民核准的增稅，並符合 California 選舉法第 9217 條的規定。
第 6 節採納日期；生效日期。根據選舉法第 9217 條，本條例應視為在市議會宣布 Temple City 市選民在 2026 年 3 月 3 日星期二舉行 的市政選舉中以不少於多數票通過本條例之日通過，並於此後十 (10) 天生效。
第 7 節執行。特此授權市長在下方指定位置簽字，以證明本條例已通過。
茲證明上述法令已於 2026 年 3 月 3 日由 Temple City 人民投票通過、核准和採納。
Cynthia Sternquist( 辛西婭 斯特恩奎斯特 )，市長
證明 形式已獲核准 ：
Peggy Kuo( 郭佩吉 )，市書記官， 選舉官員
Grey Murphy ( 格雷格 · 墨菲 ), 市法律顧問
本人，PeggyKuo ( 郭佩吉 )，Temple City 市市 書記官， 特此 證明 上述 第 25-1084 號法令於 2025 年 11 月 18 日舉 行的 Temple City 市議會例會上提出，並於 xxxx 年 xx 月 xx 日舉行的市議會例會上經以下表決通過、核准和採納：
是： 市議員 –
否： 市議員 –
缺席：市議員 –
棄權：市議員 –
PeggyKuo ( 郭佩吉 )，市書記官
議案 TC 客觀分析
Temple City 市議會將議案 TC 列入 2026 年 3 月 3 日市政選舉的選 票。Temple City（「市」）的總「銷售稅」稅率目前為 9.75%（包括州、 縣、市和其他地區徵收的各種稅款）。議案 TC 若獲得選民核准，將 在 Temple City 市政法典第 5 章第 3 節中新增條款 F，設立 0.75% 的交易和使用一般稅。這使得該市的總「銷售稅」稅率為 10.5%（包 括各種州稅、縣稅、市稅和其他地區稅）。
此稅項將對有形商品的銷售以及此類商品的儲存、使用或其他消 費徵收。此項稅款將在現有銷售稅之外另行繳納，並將與現有銷 售稅同時以相同方式徵收。具體應稅交易和用途將根據 CDTFA (「California 稅務和費用管理局」) 的規定確定。遊客和居民都需要 為在 Temple City 的零售活動繳納這項稅。某些生活必需品，例如 食品雜貨或處方藥，將免徵該稅。CDTFA 將根據與市政府簽訂的合 約來管理這項稅收。
根據法律規定，議案 TC 籌集的所有收入將歸 Temple City 所有，州 政府、Los Angeles 縣政府或任何其他政府機構不得挪用。
議案 TC 是一項一般稅收，每年將產生約 $2,500,000 美元，用於資 助一般市政服務，包括但不限於 9-1-1 緊急 / 消防 / 急救 / 警察響應、 維護街道和修補坑洞、處理財產犯罪 / 盜竊、維護公園、解決無家 可歸問題、保持公共場所安全 / 清潔，以及用於一般政府用途。稅 收產生的資金將存入市財政總基金，不受任何限制，可用於市財政 總基金的任何用途。此外，它還將接受年度獨立稽核和資訊公開要求。 如果獲得通過，該法案將一直有效，直到選民投票廢除為止。
投下「贊成」票即表示同意徵收 0.75% 的交易稅和一般稅。投下「反 對」票意味著反對徵收 0.75% 的交易和使用一般稅，該市的總「銷 售稅」稅率將保持在 9.75%。議案 TC 提出的交易和使用一般稅只 有在 2026 年 3 月 3 日的選舉中獲得多數「贊成」票才能生效。
以上聲明是對議案 TC 的客觀分析。如果您需要一份法令或議案 的副本，請聯絡 Temple City 市政書記官辦公室，電子郵件地址為 cityclerk@templecity.us，我們將免費郵寄一份副本給您。
支持議案 TC 提案的論據
請對議案 TC 投贊成票確保 Temple City 安全，道路維護良好。
我們城市的道路是至關重要且不可替代的公共資產，它為企業和 緊急服務部門安全可靠地運輸貨物、設備和人員提供便利，同時 為我們的家人和朋友提供安全愉快的旅行體驗，因此促進我們的 經濟發展，並培育一個繁榮的社區。
但是，年復一年，我們的道路損壞速度超過市政府的維修能力，而 我們目前的公共安全服務成本卻持續上漲。
財政現實很明確，如果沒有新的、可靠的資金來源，城市街道的維 修成本將會越來越高，隨著時間的推移，這將導致街道狀況嚴重 惡化，維持目前的公共安全服務也將變得非常具有挑戰性。
對議 案 TC 投贊 成票 將確 保這 筆適 度成 長的 銷售 稅留 在 Temple City，用於支持這些重要的城市服務，因為它不能被州政府 或其他機構挪用。銷售稅率將與鄰近城市的稅率保持一致。
這種方法公平地分配基本服務的資金責任，使其不僅由居民承擔， 也由依賴我們道路和公共安全服務的遊客承擔。
議案 TC
透過獨立的年度稽核和支出揭露來確保問責制和透明度。
妥善維護道路並非可有可無。延遲維護會導致快速劣化，使小裂縫 演變成不可持續且成本高昂的重建。現在對道路進行明智的投資 可以節省納稅人的錢，而維護良好的街道可以為企業和居民創造 個更具吸引力和更理想的社區。
維護良好的道路不是一種奢侈品，而是保障居民福祉的必需品。
請對議案 TC 投下贊成票以確保我們的道路能夠得到良好的維護， 造福子孫後代，並保持我們公共安全服務在今天和未來幾年的強 大實力。
以下署名作者及支持在 2026 年 3 月 3 日於 California Temple City 舉行的 Temple City 市政選舉中投票議案（議案 TC）的支持者在此 聲明，據他們所知和所信，該提案是真實正確的。
/s/ Cynthia Sternquist ( 辛西婭 · 斯特恩奎斯特 )，Temple City 市長
Gregory M. Murphy ( 格雷戈里 ·M 墨菲 )
市法律顧問 Temple City 市 /s/ Greg Murphy ( 格雷格 · 墨菲 )
/s/ Vince Yu ( 文斯余 )，Temple City 市議員
/s/ Donna Georgino ( 唐娜 ‧喬治諾 )，Temple City 聯合學區理事
/s/ Alton Wang ( 阿爾頓 · 王 )，帕薩迪納城市學院理事
/s/ Carl L. Blum ( 卡爾 ·L· 布魯姆 )，LA 縣公共工程部退休副主任
反對議案 TC 的論據 （未提交）
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