Politics & Government

Temecula Set To Invest Millions In Community Center And Old Town Theater

The Temecula City Council will weigh in April 23.

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A $2.5 million remediation of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and a $1.8 million renovation to the Temecula Community Center are expected to be green-lighted during the regularly scheduled April 23 Temecula City Council meeting.

Plans for both projects have been approved by the Temecula Planning Commission and if given the go-ahead by council members on Tuesday will be put out to bid.

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According to city documents, the Old Town Temecula Community Theater project calls for a “very aggressive” completion schedule of approximately four months and is being funded through the city’s Capital Project Reserves.

The work is needed to correct problems at the facility, according to city documents.

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“The project addresses design and construction deficiencies at the Old Town Community Theater primarily related to problems with the exterior cedar siding, decks and exposed timber,” according to city documents. “This project minimizes emergency repair costs, prolongs the service life, and corrects design and construction defects at this facility."

The Old Town theater is located at 42051 Main Street. 

In addition to the theater project, council members will weigh in on the Temecula Community Center located at 28816 Pujol Street. If approved, renovation of the 6,230-square-foot facility will consist of upgrading the existing structure to current building codes and standards, and making it more energy efficient, city documents show. The renovation includes seismic upgrades, energy efficient HVAC systems, windows, and other tenant improvements, according to city documents.

The community center was last remodeled in 1992 after fire destroyed part of the building, according to city documents. Funding for the project is slated to come from Community Development Block Grant monies as well as development impact fees collected for parks and recreation, according to city documents. Once the project gets underway, it is expected construction would take approximately 10 months to complete, the city documents show.

City staffers are recommending that council members exempt the projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As part of their discussion Tuesday, the council members will weigh in on the issue.

The April 23 Temecula City Council meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. The public is encouraged to attend.


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