'So it’s not something we’ve just started talking about. 'I’ve had a lot of conversations with Real Estates Assets about this extension over the last year and a half - two years,' said Ernie Hahn who is general manager of Pechanga Arena San Diego. 'What happens to this location is pretty critical,' she said.ĭespite the push for redevelopment, the arena is trying to ink a deal to stay open through 2023. Gomez also pointed out the importance of the land.

'Of course there’s a lot of options that might be coming down the pipe for the entire parcel,' said Ward. A recently completed Midway/Pacific Highway Community Plan calls for redevelopment of the land where the arena currently sits. The name Pechanga will be on the building until at least May 2020, that is when the arena’s lease with the city expires. I would hope moving forward that we can make this cleaner.' 'I'm sure there were good arrangements why this was worked out in 2002. 'This is not a large amount of money for the city,' Kersey said. The deal under the Valley View Casino Center name was $300,000 a year. Out of that, the city will pocket 10 percent or $40,000 per year. Pechanga Resort and Casino will pay $400,000 per year for the naming rights. RELATED: Valley View Casino Center Ponders Future As Midway District Community Plan Moves Ahead VIDEO: Sports Arena Renamed Pechanga Arena San Diego, But For How Long?

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