Bike Park Community Workshop

Come join City staff for a workshop and discussion about the future John Masson Bike Park in Jesmond Dene Park on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in the rear parking lot of the park.

 

 

For questions, contact Danielle Lopez, Assistant Director of Community Services at dmlopez@escondido.org

 

 

 

Cruisin' Grand 2023

Cruisin' Grand is returning! The 2023 Season will begin on Friday, June 9 from 4-9 p.m. The season will run every Friday through September 29.

 

We are excited to be welcoming back this Escondido summertime tradition. We thank all the members of our community that come together to make this long-running event successful. To learn more or volunteer, visit cruisingrand.net for more information.

 

Volunteer Opportunity: City of Escondido Arbor Day Tree Planting

Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the City of Escondido to help us plant over 120 trees for Arbor Day from Aster Street to Erica Street between Mission Avenue and Washington Avenue! We invite volunteers of all ages to help us beautify our community.

If you'd like to volunteer for this event, visit volunteer.escondido.org

For more information about the City's Urban Forest visit: https://www.escondido.org/urban-forestry

 

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

437

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

Business Licensing Data:

Escondido Business News

City begins update of economic strategy Escondido Times-Advocate

Green Transpo Expo returns to North County Mall for Earth DayThe Coast News Group

Escondido's Shop Small Spring Edition- KPBS

Fresh mural for Knights of Columbus building in EscondidoThe San Diego Union-Tribune

Business Mushrooming at Escondido Fungi Farm San Diego Business Journal

Kona Ice of Escondido Donates More Than $600,000 to Local Schools, Youth Leagues Times of San Diego

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Applications Open for $5,000 Resilience Grants to Restaurant Owners in San Diego

Applications are now open for the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, a $2.1 million fund created by California Restaurant Foundation and made possible by a $200,000 donation from San Diego Gas and Electric, plus additional funding from SoCalGas and the PG&E Corporation Foundation.

Resilience Fund applications will be open from April 15 to May 7 and can be found at www.restaurantscare.org/resilience.

Economic Development Projects

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): Every five years, the City of Escondido Economic Development team updates the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is a document that uses data and community feedback to create policy and activity priorities for a five-year timeframe.

 

Why It Matters: The CEDS is a way to set a plan to attract and retain high-wage and critical businesses. Businesses play an important role in our community, providing jobs, goods and services to our residents. Many businesses also provide sales tax revenue, and serve as a catalyst to attract investment into the City to fund infrastructure improvements.

 

This document serves as a way to unite the City with private sector, nonprofit and other government entities on the economic development priorities of the City that will create a healthy economy. One in which people can find the jobs they want to grow their careers, and that provides the financial backbone of the community.

 

Your participation is important: In this process, in addition to analyzing the data and learning from economic trends and historical policies, the City wants to hear feedback from business leaders, employees and residents, on what policies and activities would help attract and keep desirable business in Escondido.

 

Please complete the online survey linked below:

Escondido CEDS Survey Form

Ciudad de Escondido CEDS Encuesta

 

City of Escondido Economic Development Contacts

Request a Meeting with Our Team

Thinking about starting a business? Already have a business and need additional support? Have a property and looking for tenants or starting improvements? Reach out and we can help you navigate City and community resources to achieve your goals.

The Economic Development Team are always available to help with questions or connecting you to the right resources. Do not hesitate to reach out!

Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development (jschoeneck@escondido.org)

Vince McCaw, Real Property Manager (vmccaw@escondido.org)

Kristin Ugrob, Program Coordinator, Business Licenses (kugrob@escondido.org)

Pedro Cardenas, Management Analyst -Economic Development (pcardenas@escondido.org)

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources

Watch the "Start Your Business in a Day"Webinar on demand, in English and Spanish.

Are you looking for assistance to grow your small business? The SBDC is here to help, with its expert advisors. Our business start programs are recurring and often available on-demand as well. Watch live or recorded sessions to get the information you need to develop your business concept into a plan, know the legal steps, and even what you need to think about for financing.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

 

Dispatcher Appreciation Week

The Dispatch Center is decorated for Dispatcher Appreciation Week. We cannot say enough wonderful things about our hard working and professional dispatchers.These fine ladies and gentlemen work long shifts all hours of the day to keep our firefighters and police officers safe.They answer phone calls that can be anything from an abandoned vehicle complaint to a hostage call on 911. Escondido Dispatchers are even more unique because while most offices handle police or fire, our dispatchers handle both at once.We can't say it enough; thank you to all our wonderful dispatchers for a job well done every day!

 

Peaceful Resolution

This past week, dispatch sent fire fighters to a local apartment complex to deal with a water leak.They were quickly faced with something very different when they arrived.A male resident had locked himself in a bathroom and told firefighters that he had a gun.Residents from the complex were evacuated and negotiators and SWAT operators were called to the apartment.After officers had negotiated with the resident for over 2 and a half hours, he decided to come out and was peacefully taken to a local hospital to be evaluated.

Gun Manufacturing

Last week, night officers preformed a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation. One of the passengers attempted to flee the scene and the officer discovered he had an un-serialized handgun in his waistband. The man also had a high capacity magazine and ammunition in his pockets.A search warrant was served at his residence and a gun manufacturing lab was discovered that included two 3D printers and numerous manufactured and purchased handgun and rifle parts.

Community Resources

Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)

Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/

Helicopter Announcement Transcription:

o Call 858-866-4356 or text "Hello" to 858-866-4356

Megan's Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/

Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:

o Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240

o It's Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org

o Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211

National Drug Helpline: https://drughelpline.org/contact/ or call 844-289-0879

Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido's own Captain Chris Duralde, Fire Engineer Dom Polito, Firefighter Kyler McFarland, Firefighter Brad Kenny and EMT Cody Satkoski were among those honored for their commendable service to our community at the American Legion J.B. Clark Post 149 annual Law & Order Dinner. Last spring, this Fire crew from Station #5 responded to a call with a patient who had suffered a severe life-threatening injury to his neck. Due to the quick lifesaving actions of these men, the patient survived his injuries. Escondido Fire is thankful to the Legion for their continued support and recognition of service.

 

On April 11, Councilmember Michael Morasco rode along with Battalion Chief Sargis for several hours. The Councilmember experienced field operations including responding to several emergency calls along with the engine and ambulance crews.

On April 13, Firefighter's from Station #1 were leaving the scene of a medical emergency when the engine's driver's side front wheels entered a sinking area in the asphalt. Firefighter's were not injured and a tow truck was able to safely remove the engine from the area without damage to the vehicle.

 

On April 15, Escondido Fire Station #1 hosted the Zone Explorer Academy. Explorers, young kids from the community, and City department representatives from Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, and North County were able to participant in performing ladder evolutions, hose lays, and other various drills. We are thankful to the many firefighters and volunteers who helped. Special thanks to Firefighter/Paramedic Torres whose dedicated support makes this program a success.

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

1. The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 66 applicants, processed 111 applications, and issued 58 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $980,250.00
3. Building inspectors completed 210 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

1. Field Engineering processed 29 permits

2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 75 inspections

3. Field Engineering active permits 205

 

Development and Capital Projects Update:

Curious what's happening with development projects around the City? The link below directs to an interactive dashboard of projects currently in various stages of the development process. Browse project descriptions, see locations on the map, browse photos and more.

City of Escondido Project Dashboard

 

 

To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.