This is the first issue of monthly e-blasts from theCity Manager’s Department intended to provide current City updates and news.
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Is City Hall Open?
Yes, City Hall is open virtually and there are many ways to contact staff. We are just a phone call or email away! TemeculaCA.gov/Contact
All of the City's "Permit Center" services are conveniently available online. This includes Business License, Building & Safety, Fire Prevention, Planning, and Land Development/Public Works.
City Hall and public facilities are open or closed pursuant the State of California's Public Health Orders. The City of Temecula currently falls within the Purple Tierset by the State's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" framework. Check here for the current status of City Facilities.
The City of Temecula is truly a special place that offers an unparalleled quality of life to live, work, raise a family, grow a business or visit. As City Manager, it is my honor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the City and carry out the policies and priorities of ourTemecula City Council. At City Hall, we havea staff of dedicated professionalswho, together with our City Council, care deeply for our community and work around the clock, every day of the week to ensure Temecula residents and businesses receive the very highest level of municipal services.
The past 10 to 12 months have been among the most difficult times as our residents and businesses are not immune from the hardships and heartaches of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. Temecula's strength and resilience continues to emerge above and beyond the health and economic challenges of Coronavirus, and you can be assured that your City remains unwavering in its commitment to providing the highest quality of life and protecting the wellbeing of our residents.
The California Department of Public Health announced all counties statewide have returned to the rules and framework of the State's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy."
The Blueprint is updated every Tuesday and displays color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local COVID-19 case rates and test positivity. Riverside County, which includes the City of Temecula, remains in the strictest tier (the Purple Tier).
Businesses like restaurants and gyms can operate outside, while personal care businesses like hair salons, barber shops and nail salons can operate inside. For additional information, visit covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/.
COVID-19 TESTING IS AN IMPORTANT STEP
TO SLOWING THE SURGE OF COVID-19
AND RE-OPENING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
THE CITY OF TEMECULA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
SEVERAL NEW MOBILE TESTING SITES
Temecula COVID-19 Testing Locations
(Hours and days of operation may change depending on demand.)
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Site by the County of Riverside:
Offers free (no out-of-pocket cost) COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic test (with laboratory results in a few days). Pre-Registration is required.
New!Ronald Reagan Sports Park Parking Lot (30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula). Thursdays only. Register ahead of time at http://bit.ly/CityofTemeculaTesting
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site by Covid Clinic, Inc.:
Offers free (no out-of-pocket cost) COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic test (with laboratory results in a few days) to Temecula residents. Other COVID-19 tests that require payment are offered including rapid results testing at a cost outlined on their website at covidclinic.org/#tests. Testing is available every day. Appointments are required.
Promenade Temecula Shopping Mall Parking Lot (40820 Winchester) Northwest parking lot in front of JC Penny and Macy's. Visit covidclinic.org/temecula-site/ for more information
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing by the State of California:
Offers free (no out-of-pocket cost) COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic test (with laboratory results in a few days). Appointments are required.
Grace Mellman Community Library (41000 County Center Dr., Temecula) - Visit lhi.care/covidtesting to make an appointment, or call 888-634-1123
RE: COVID-19 VACCINATION AVAILABILITY AND CLINICS FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY RESIDENTS
The County of Riverside is selecting vaccine distribution sites countywide and we expect a County location within the Southwest Riverside County area soon. The issue of vaccine distribution for the County is not necessarily site locations, but that there are not enough vaccines to be distributed. Supply is low and demand is high so each time the County receives vaccines and opens vaccination registrations, they are immediately booked. The County of Riverside continues to update their webpage www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine as more appointments/locations become available for citizens to register. The last appointments posted on January 28th for County vaccination clinics were reserved for the most vulnerable age group (age 85 and older); and the appointments filled up quickly. Citizens can dial 211 to get onto an interest list.
Additionally, there are private clinics or organizations that have received (or may receive) vaccines directly from the manufacturer (similar to flu shots) or the State. Some private organizations may receive vaccines specifically to provide to their own healthcare workers (such as certain hospitals); other private organizations or clinics may provide vaccines to the public (similar to clinics that provide flu shots). The County has listed private organizations that have received vaccine dosages on their website rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine (scroll to view dashboard). In addition, the County has a webpage that lists private vaccine providers that are administering the vaccine to the public: rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine-Providers.
Registration:
Check the County's website often for updates and available openings to register for a COVID-19 vaccination: rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine.
Visit TemeculaCA.gov/REVIVEto access valuable information that may assist businesses and individuals needing economic recovery support:
Individual & Families
Education & Students
Senior Citizens
Small Businesses
Veterans
And more....
Temecula REVIVE is the City's online resource to provide our community with informative summaries and links to resources including federal, state and local assistance. There is also a variety of other economic information ranging from free webinars, links to job opportunities, food pantries and more. It is updated frequently so check back often. Temecula is focused on a safe re-opening and revitalization of the local economy, supporting our local businesses, protecting the health of our residents, and helping our local hospitals by slowing the surge of COVID-19.
Helpful business assistance information can also be found on the County's website here.
CURBSIDE SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM
Senior citizens living in Temecula have an opportunity to pick up a weeks’ worth of meals every Friday from 9:00am to 10:00am in a drive-thru format. Pre-registration and reservations are required by calling the Mary Phillips Senior Center at (951) 694-6464 and filling out an application to qualify, which can be found here: https://temeculaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8803/Senior-Nutrition-Program-Form.
The Mary Phillips Senior Center is located at 41845 Sixth Street.
The City of Temecula is Hiring for the Summer!
**Hiring Contingent upon Public Health Orders Allowing Aquatics Activities**
In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Temecula recognizes and celebrates Black Americans' great and many achievements and contributions to the United States of America. Temecula’s Celebration of American Black History allows us to remember how important Black Americans have been to every chapter of our Nation’s story.
Are you looking for something fun to do as a family? Host a family date night at home and the City will provide the supplies! Sign up to reserve your St. Patrick’s Day themed box for $5. Each box will contain instructions and supplies for two crafts and activities to accommodate three children. Availability is limited (first come first serve). Register Here
Get Egg’d
Let the City bring some Easter magic to your family this Spring! Beginning February 1st, Temecula residents can register online to receive toy-filled and candy-filled Easter eggs. The eggs will be delivered the week of Easter. When registering, you can choose if you would like staff to spread the eggs on your front lawn or leave the box at your front door. Availability is limited (first come first serve). Register Here
