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OLD TRADITIONS
NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Temecula, branded as Southern California Wine Country, has
award winning schools, higher educational opportunities,
vast array of parks and trails, diverse shopping/dining options
and beautiful residential communities. Temecula remains a
premier city within Southwest Riverside County with all the
amenities of city life while still being committed to the small
town atmosphere that its residents value so highly.

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Los Angeles Ontario
80 Minutes 45 Minutes

91 LOCATIONPalm Springs

79 75 Minutes

15 Temecula is centrally located between Los Angeles, Orange County
215 and San Diego. It is adjacent to the northern boundary of San Diego
County and the eastern boundary of Orange County, and is just 25
Irvine Hemet miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Temecula Valley has ideal weather
75 Minutes conditions, with clear skies, relatively no smog and cool breezes all
Lake Diamond Valley Lake caused by the gap in the Santa Margarita Mountain Range called the
5 Elsinore French Lake Skinner Rainbow Gap. These breezes allow the cool air from the Pacific Ocean
Valley to move through the middle of Temecula Valley on its way to the high
Murrieta Airport pressure zone in the Palm Springs desert.

French Valley 79S
Parkway

TEMECULA

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San Diego
60 Minutes

DEMOGRAPHICS

POPULATION:

113,751

70% HAVE COLLEGE EDUCATION

AGES 34-54

THINKING COMMUNITY

Temecula was incorporated in 1989 as a small bedroom community. this future will present a new set of challenges and opportunities, ones
During Temecula’s first twenty years, City leaders and residents facing all communities in the 21st century. After much deliberation
engaged in proactive community building that has resulted in many about the path for this planning process the City Council initiated
significant accomplishments and cherished high quality of life. With the development of a comprehensive plan that would encompass
vision, focus, planning and follow through, Temecula has evolved the many aspects that create Temecula’s great quality of life. Thus
into an innovative, dynamic city and a regional economic center for was born the Temecula 2030 Quality of Life Master Plan (QLMP).
Southwest Riverside County, all the while retaining its small town
feeling and character even in the midst of strong population and The Temecula 2030 Quality of Life Master Plan expresses the
economic growth. aspirations, goals, and strategic priorities of Temecula’s residents,
leaders, and partners for the City’s next twenty years. The QLMP
As the City neared its twenty year milestone in 2008, the City Council defines six areas vital for this future- Core Values- that provide the
began planning Temecula’s next twenty years, acknowledging that roadmap for the plan.

SIX CORE VALUES

HEALTHY PROSPERITY ACCOUNTABLE &
RESPONSIVE CITY
&LIVABLE
GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABLE PREPARED
AVERAGE CITY
AGE: 35.8 COMMUNITY

TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIVITY

34,959
HOUSEHOLDS

$95,573 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD

AND

LIVABLE CITY

A healthy and livable city is one that has all the elements that make
up the community’s quality of life, including: the built and natural
environment; economic and educational opportunities; access to
cultural, religious, recreational, shopping and entertainment
resources; and the ability to have a healthy and safe lifestyle. These
cities are characterized by high levels of civic pride and community
engagement and a strong sense of place.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Parks & Playgrounds Over 41 City Parks with 315 acres of Outdoor Recreation Lake Skinner, Santa Margarita
landscaped facilities for active and Ecological Reserve, Santa Rosa
passive recreation, recreation at six Plateau, Vail Lake (Camping,
schools open to the public boating, hiking, ect.)

Over 22 miles of trails and 45 miles Community Centers 3 Community Recreation Centers,
of bike lanes 1 Senior Center, YMCA

Preservation of more than 7,000 Community Garden 2,650 square foot garden
acres of hillsides and open space’ (at the Mary Phillips Senior Center)
Golf Courses 6 with many in the surrounding area
Skateboard park/roller hockey rink
Wineries Over 40 and growing…. from small
Swim 3 Public Swimming Pools boutique to full-service resort

Tennis 27 Tennis Courts

ARTS AND CULTURE

The Heart of Arts and Culture resides in Old Town Temecula at First
Fridays, Citywide Arts Initiatives, and in partnerships with non-profit
organizations, professional associations, local businesses, and school
districts. City facilities in Old Town Temecula include museums, art
galleries, a senior center, and a theater. Temecula’s cultural resources
provide a quality lifestyle, support the economy, and embrace
creativity. The City of Temecula is committed to fostering a 'cultural
economy', a new form of economic activity centered around the
creative, performing, and visual arts. Access to free and affordable
arts and culture in Temecula supports a thriving economy, enhances
the quality of life, creates a sense of pride, and encourages social
cohesion. #TemeculaHasART

Theaters Old Town Community Theater
Pechanga Resort and Casino

Museums Temecula History Museum

Pennypickle’s Workshop
Children’s Museum

Libraries Temecula Public Library

Grace Mellman Community Library

HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM

The Homeless Outreach program is consistent with the City’s Quality
of Life Master Plan Core Value of Accountable and Responsive City
Government and an effective approach to countering the causes
and consequences of homelessness within our community. The
City remains committed to addressing the complex and evolving
challenge of homelessness within our community. In addition to
sharing concerns to law enforcement personnel, there is a mobile
app for our city which provides a platform to report transient related
issues, the use of bicycle patrols in targeted areas by law enforcement
personnel, deepening cooperation on the regional level, and reviewing
existing initiatives to identify opportunities for improvement.

Public Safety is the City’s top priority, as evidenced by the immediate
commitment of Measure S funds to increases in Public Safety staff,
which included adding two additional sworn officers to the Homeless
Outreach Team (HOT) for a total of 4 full time dedicated officers (plus
a Sergeant) to this effort. The City also employs a full-time Homeless
Outreach Liaison, who works to coordinate, collaborate and keep the
flow of communication going between agencies.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Hospitals: Temecula Valley Hospital opened in October of 2013. The Special Needs 12 community-wide special needs
new hospital provides the community with 140 hospital beds and 20 specific programs
private ICU rooms in addition to Loma Linda University Medical
Center and Rancho Springs Hospital, in Murrieta. Senior Services Senior-focused classes and activities
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy
TVH ranked among the safest hospitals in the US and is one Assistance Program)
of the only hospitals in the region to earn an “A” by Leapfrog.
Senior Lunch Program
In addition, they are only one of six hospitals in California to be
awarded Top Hospital. TVH has grown to admit 125 ER visits per day, Senior Lunch Transportation
with an anticipated 45,746 total ER visits for 2018.
S.I.T. (Staying in Touch)

Special Events

EDUCATION

PEUDBULCIACTSINCGHOOOVLESR TEMECULA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN
27,000 YO UTH
10% OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS STATEWIDE

IN STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES

Private Schools 8 Private Public Schools 18 Elementary School
1 School Re-Opening in 2019-2020
1 Charter 6 Middle Schools
Numerous Pre-Schools 3 Comprehensive High Schools

Other Public Education 1 Continuation High School

1 Independent Study

1 Virtual School (6-12),

1 Home School Academy (K-8)

3 Charter Schools

1 Adult School

HIGHER EDUCATION

In 2009 California State University San Marcos opened a satellite Current opportunities include:
campus in Temecula in a partnership with the City and Temecula
Unified School District. CSUSM at Temecula has worked with industry • BS in Nursing, Accelerated
and community leaders to identify unmet community educational • BS in Kinesiology
needs to determine the degree programs essential to the region’s • BA in Criminology and Justice Studies
development. CSU San Marcos in Temecula originally opened with • BS in Business Administration
an emphasis on nursing programs and has continued to expand since. • AA/BSBA Degree 2+2 Program
• Supervising Employees Certificate
In 2018, Mt. San Jacinto College acquired a 350,000 square foot • Meeting & Event Planning Certificate
facility in Temecula that will expand the college’s offerings and • Professional Certificate in Wedding Planning
provide quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational • Environmental Leadership
programs to students in the region, and support their academic,
career and personal development goals.

OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Temecula is within 50 miles of 49 private and public colleges.
Some of these colleges include:

Temecula Regional Center School of Business Temecula San Joaquin Valley College

Temecula Online Online and Professional Studies, Chapman University System
Information Center Temecula Educational Service Center

PROSPERITY

HOUSING

Housing Units 34,959 (2017)

Owner Occupied Housing 70% (2017)

Median Housing Sales Price Single Family: $386,803

Average Household Size: 3.25

Average Household Income: $97,573

Median Household Income: $83,300

Per Capita Income: $30,397

WORKFORCE TEMECULA WORKFORCE: 87,418 EMPLOYEES (2017)

Top Employers
Pechanga Resort and Casino........................ .4,657 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Resort & Casino
Abbott Laboratories......................................... .1,500 �����������������������������������������������������������������Medical Manufacturing
Temecula Valley Unified School District .. 3. ,050 ������������������������������������������������������������������ Public School System
PHS Medline ........................................................ .900.......................................Medical Manufacturing & Distribution
Infineon Technologies America's Corp...... 672............................ Advanced Power Management Technology
Milgard Manufacturing..................................... 4. 50........................................................ Glass Window/Manufacturer
Channell Corporation ....................................... .320 ������������������������������������������������������������ Thermal Plastic Enclosures
DCH Auto Group ................................................ 326 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Auto Dealership
Millipore Corp. .....................................................375 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Life Science

INDUSTRY

Temecula is proud to be home to a cluster of innovative high-
technology, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing companies,
some of these companies include:

• Infineon is a world leader in advanced power management
technology. Their products are relied on for computers,
appliances, automobiles, consumer electronics and defense
systems around the world.

• Medline’s state-of-the-art, 330,000 sq. ft. facility designed and
built in 2011, distributes sterile procedure trays to hospitals across
the United States. Their 1,200 employees produce over 18,000
custom packs daily, providing a custom built, reliable product.

• Millipore Sigma is a premier supplier of cutting-edge
technologies, tools, and services for bioscience research and
biopharmaceutical manufacturing across the globe. Employing
nearly 300 at their Temecula location, this supplier to the life
science industry serves as a strategic partner for scientists,
engineers, and researchers.

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INDUSTRY CONTINUED

• Abbott Vascular, a division of Abbott, is a global leader in cardiac • NaturVet has manufactured natural products to ensure the
and vascular care with market-leading products and an industry- superior quality of life of pets for over 20 years. Garmon Corp.,
leading pipeline. Abbott is committed to advancing patient care located in Temecula, is a fully compliant cGMP Standards facility,
by transforming the treatment of vascular disease through medical following the highest industry standards. Their work began in
device innovations, investments in research and development, 1994 when the owners searched for an alternative medicine to
and physician training and education. They are distinguished for save their dog. Following, the worked with Dr. Pedro Rivera, and
their commitment to workplace excellence and are a leading after several months, they developed a natural joint formula. Ever
employer in Temecula with over 3200 employees. since they have been developing natural pet supplements.

• FFF Enterprises is a multidimensional healthcare company, • 60 Grit Studios is a full service custom fabrication firm. Their
delivering innovative solutions in biopharmaceutical management team of designers and craftsmen specialize in retail displays,
and distribution, health information management and consumer theme environments, exhibits and experiential marketing. Their
healthcare services. FFF Enterprises serves more than 80% of mission is to bring your creative vision to life.
U.S. hospitals and employees over 200.
• Western Plastics sells Industrial & Foodservice packaging through
• Paulson Manufacturing world headquarters and manufacturing authorized distributors. Located in Temecula, they focus on
facility is located here in Temecula. Since 1947 Paulson has been various types of wrap, film, and foil for industrial and food service
providing protective equipment for various industries worldwide use. In the past, Western Plastics introduced a catalog of greener
from industrial to fire and rescue, tactical and ballistic verification products in efforts to create a more sustainable environment.
testing, specializing in face protection. Paulson’s family owned
and operated business consistently delivers quality and innovation.

• Opto 22 manufactures hardware and software products that link
all kinds of electrical, mechanical, and electronic devices and
machines to networks and computers. Customers use their
products to monitor, control, and get data from all the machines
and devices that are essential to their business. Opto 22’s products
are sold through a worldwide network of distributors, partners,
and integrators and are manufactured in their 160,000-square-
foot manufacturing facility adjacent to their corporate headquarters
here in Temecula. Opto 22 employs between 200 and 299 between
corporate and manufacturing.

WINE COUNTRY AND TOURISM

The casual, picturesque Temecula Valley has grown into a tourist Four diamond Pechanga Resort and Casino
destination with Pechanga Resort & Casino, Old Town Temecula and
Wine Country as highlights to the region. In 2017, Temecula Valley • Largest casino in the western United States
travel and tourism industry directly generated nearly $724 million in
travel spending into the local economy, directly supported more than • Featuring slots, table games and poker tables
7,330 local jobs, and generated $8.3 million in local and $22.1 million
in state tax revenues. Of the total, direct travel spending - $247 million • 13 delicious dining options
was spent on arts, entertainment, and recreation; $89 million on
restaurant food and beverage; $78 million in retail sales; and $54 • 1,090 luxurious guest rooms and suites
million on accommodations.
• Indulgent Spa Pechanga
40+ WINERIES HOT AIR WINE
TASTING • Exciting night life, club lounges and headliner entertainment
ON 35,000 ACRES BPAALLNOOONRINAG MWIITCH
VINEYARD VIEWS TOURS • Journey at Pechanga World Class Golf Course

HUNDREDS OF AWARD-WINNING PREMIUM WINES Old Town Temecula
Over 40 Restaurants, Bars and Specialty Food Stores | 200 antique
HORSEBACK RIDING THROUGH ROLLING HILLS COVERED WITH dealers, specialty shops, and art galleries | Certified Farmers Market
VINEYARDS every Saturday Morning | 16 Historical Properties | Imagination
Workshop Children’s Museum | Temecula Valley History Museum |
Old Town Temecula Community Theatre, 364 Seat Proscenium |
Temecula Civic Center: Town Square, Micro-Conference Center, Police
Sub-station, Visitor’s Center and City Hall | FREE 480 space public
parking structure | Year round signature special events including a
holiday outdoor ice skating rink, Annual Spring Classic Car Show and
year round live entertainment

INCENTIVES

BUSINESS
LICENSE FEE

flat-fee for all businesses

NO UTILITY including electric, telephone, cellular,
USE TAX gas, and water for businesses located
in Temecula.

8.75% SALES TAX

City of Temecula located in San Diego’s Foreign Trade Zone technology companies as well as those looking to establish a presence
The Foreign Trade Zone is a site within the U.S., where foreign and in Temecula, providing a critical single point of contact for a variety
domestic merchandize is considered to be outside of U.S. Customs of services.
territory. Merchandise can be imported into a Foreign Trade Zone
without a formal Customs entry procedure or the payment of federal Business Contracting and Procurement
import duties. The Foreign Trade Zone allows a user to delay, reduce The City processes millions of dollars in goods and services in orders
or eliminate duty payments on foreign merchandise that enters the and contracts annually. Services utilized include but are not limited
Foreign Trade Zone. to janitorial services, security services, landscape maintenance,
printing, temporary staff services, air travel services and courier
Fast-Track Permitting and Review services. Public projects include street repairs, special studies and
Site Selection Assistance construction of buildings, engineering, geo-technical and
City Staff can compile a list of potential sites for consideration, advise environmental services. To be part of the competitive bidding process
on zoning code and provide feedback about the need for additional the City has easy electronic access to the official Bidders List.
permitting measures that can help the customer compare sites
knowledgeably and make the best decision for their business location. Internship Placement
The City of Temecula provides college and university students with
Business Liaison Service the opportunity to work side-by-side with City staff, learn about local
Whether your business is relocating, expanding or developing a new government, and gain professional experience while going to school.
project in the City of Temecula, the Economic Development Division The City of Temecula also assists local businesses in obtaining skilled
offers a reliable single point of contact through every stage of the interns via this citywide internship program.
process from site selection and resource recommendations through
permitting and final inspections. UTILITY PROVIDERS:

Pre-Development Meetings Electric Southern California Edison (800) 655-4555
Available to business customers based on individual need, we can
pull together a team representing the departments critical to your Gas Southern California Gas Company (877) 238-0092
project that will provide detailed analysis and review of your tenant
improvement or new construction plans before they are formally High Speed Internet Time Warner Cable (844) 387-1532
submitted to the City. This round-table review can save a business Verizon DSL and FiOS (800) 831-4966
money and time by reducing the number of plan check revisions and
developing a reasonable project timeline. Phone Verizon (800) 837-4966

Temecula Valley Entrepreneurial Exchange, TVE2 (Small Sewer Eastern Municipal Water (951) 928-3777

Business Incubator/Business Resource Center) Water Rancho California Water (951) 296-6900
Whether the need is access to capital, site selection assistance, or Automated Information Line (951) 296-6930
networking with local leaders; TVE2’s goal is to support the growth
of local innovation and technology companies, entrepreneurs and Trash R&R (951) 943-1991
start-ups. The TVE2 acts as a concierge to existing innovation and

AND

PREPATED
COMMUNITY

A livable community is a safe community. Sustaining a safe community
is one of the City’s most important obligations. A safe community is
one that has low crime rates; responsive police, fire and emergency
services; safe routes for travel for those on bikes and pedestrians,
including routes to school; well-maintained properties and spaces;
and a strong sense of community that enhances the perception and
experience of safety and wellbeing.

PUBLIC SAFETY

According to the FBI statistics, Temecula is one of the top 15 safest
cities in America

• Temecula contracts with Riverside County for police and fire
protection services. It has higher outcomes than most cities while
spending closer to 60 percent of its budget on public safety. Public
Safety is highly valued in the City of Temecula and a top priority.

• Temecula maintains 1 police officer per 1,000 residents
• The City fire department has 4-person fire engines with a paramedic

on each engine.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
AND PREPAREDNESS

The City fire department model meets NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) standards. This provides for improved response times,
decreases the need for additional on-scene resources, and enhances
safety for both first responders and the public.

• The City Fire Department manages the Temecula Citizens Corps
which has more than 300 active participants who are trained in
emergency response. The program includes collaboration with an
advisory council of businesses, the school district and other
community partners

Traffic Safety
• Temecula is in the top percentile 15 percentile of its class size for
traffic safety, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety

Graffiti
• The City’s TAG Program (Temecula against Graffiti) trains volunteers
to assist with identification of problem areas. The City responds
quickly to remove graffiti with an established goal of abating within
24 hours of reporting.

MOBILITY AND
CONNECTIVITY

LOCATION

60 MILES 40 MILES 85 MILES

from downtown south of Riverside southeast Los Angeles
San Diego

TRANSPORTATION & ACCESS

Highways Interstate I-15 and I-215 Buses
California State Route 79
• RTA provides bus service to the City of Temecula and throughout
Riverside County. Bus fares are inexpensive and daily, weekly and
Air monthly passes are available. Route maps available at www.
riversidetransit.com.
85 miles to Los Angeles International Airport, L.A.X.
• Services 56,830,879 Passengers (2011) • RTA also offers Commuter Link, connecting Riverside County to
• Over 75 Airlines to choose from Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties and is ideal for a
daily commute to work.
55 miles to Ontario International Airport
• Services 4,180,514 Passengers (2011) • Additionally, RTA provides free service to college students to
surrounding campuses and all other destinations.
61 miles to San Diego International Airport
• 20 Airlines available as well as nonstop flights across the country • The Murrieta/Temecula Dial-A-Ride is a seniors and persons-
with-disabilities.

Pedestrian/Bike

• Temecula has an extensive network of pedestrian walkways and
bikeways connected to our park sites, school sites and many other
points of interest.

• We currently have approximately 97 miles of bike lanes throughout
the City and close to 22 miles of trails.

MILEAGE TO MAJOR CITIES

Los Angeles �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 85 Miles
San Diego �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������60 Miles
San Francisco ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 465 Miles
Riverside �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Miles
Palm Springs �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������65 Miles
Oceanside ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 Miles
Long Beach ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������84 Miles
Bakersfield ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 195 Miles
Anaheim ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������60 Miles
Fresno ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 302 Miles
Sacramento ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 467 Miles

&RESPONSIBLE

CITY GOVERNMENT

TEMECULA’S ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIVE

Fiscal Stability and Effectiveness • A twenty-six year history of Annual General Fund Revenues
• Maintained a minimum 25 percent budget reserve for last 21 years always exceeding

• Recognized for excellence in budgeting for both annual operating • General Fund Operating Expenses
and capital improvement budgets every year since 1990
• Low General Fund debt level
• Provided a rolling five year budget forecast

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