April 4, 2024
Public Art Community Meeting Tonight, April 4
Join the City of Escondido to help guide the Public Art Strategic Plan, a document that will help guide the art that will join the community in the coming years. The City is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. in the Washington Park Recreation Room.
Escondido Police Baker to Vegas Race
Last week, our Escondido Police team, consisting of 20 runners and 11 support personnel, participated in the 2024 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup 120-mile Relay. 290 teams competed this year and the City team improved over last year’s score by almost an hour! Thank you to everyone who supported the Police department, including those who purchased shirts and sweatshirts to help fund the team and those who filled in on shifts so Escondido could be well represented.
Landscape Contest
The City's Environmental Programs team is hosting its annual landscape contest. Are you an Escondido Water customer proud of your California-friendly landscape? You are encouraged to enter this year's WaterSmart Landscape Contest. The deadline to apply is May 10. Rules and entry information can be found at landscapecontest.com.
Creek to Bay Cleanup
Join I Love a Clean San Diego and Escondido Public Works, Police, and Environmental Program teams to participate in the most extensive Earth Week cleanup in San Diego County! The City team will focus on cleaning up the Harmony Grove area in Escondido Creek.
Please register https://cleansd.org/creek-to-bay/
Interacting with the City, and Staying Informed:
- See something that needs to be fixed? To report potholes, graffiti, and discarded debris, use Report It!
- You can pay your utility bill and apply for a business license or permit utilizing our Online Services
- Curious about what is being built around town? To see up-to-date major project updates, visit the Major Projects Dashboard
- Never miss a class…register for recreation classes and leagues using our Online Registration
BYTHE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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423
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Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Last Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$50
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$623.22
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Front Counter Customers: 46
Escondido Business News
“Escondido considers regulating short-term rentals” – The Coast News
“Dutch Bros announces new location opening soon in Escondido” – FOX5
“Knotty Barrel Offshoot Opening In Former Plan 9 Alehouse In San Diego's North County” – SanDiegoVille
“JPCatholic begins renovations for new arts complex building” – The Coast News
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Congratulations Lieutenant Damian Jackson
The Police Department welcomed back Lieutenant Damian Jackson, who graduated from the 289th Session of the FBI National Academy.
The FBI National Academy is a rigorous, 10-week, executive leadership program, held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Less than 1% of the nation’s law enforcement leaders are accepted into this prestigious, graduate-level program through the University of Virginia, which provides advanced investigative, management and leadership development for law enforcement leaders from around the world. Since its inception in 1935, the FBI National Academy has graduated more than 50,000 law enforcement professionals from all 50 states and 170 countries. The graduation was attended by Chief Ed Varso (a graduate of the 267th Session) and presented by FBI Director Chris Wray.
Welcome Officer Sanchez
EPD also welcomed the newest member of our Department, Officer Adrian Sanchez, who came to us as a lateral from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department. He was sworn in by Chief Varso on April 3rd and will be assigned to our Patrol Division, starting on Monday April, 8th. We are glad to have him and his family now a part of ours!
Community Resources
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Rope Training
On March 27, Station 1 Firefighters participated in rope operations fire training at Dixon Lake. Continuance training like this ensures that our crews are ready and prepared for a rescue situation of this nature.
Time for Honor
Escondido Fire was pleased to honor our new crew members and those who were recently promoted at our annual department badge pinning ceremony on March 28 at City Hall. Friends and family joined our honorees to celebrate the achievements they’ve made within our fire family. Congratulations to all that were recognized for their hard work and dedication to our city. We are proud to have you on our Team.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 61 applicants, processed 52 applications, and issued 48 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $693,819.00
- Building inspectors completed 184 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
- Field Engineering processed 18 permits
- Field Engineering inspectors completed 57 inspections
- Field Engineering active 375 permits
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.