Tropical Storm Hilary Final Update

Thank you, Escondido! Your support of our City crews and first responders does not go unnoticed. Your patience and understanding were appreciated as we navigated the uncertainty of the storm's impacts this weekend. We are thankful that our community was not severely affected.

As always, you are encouraged to be ready for an emergency:

Sign up for emergency alerts from the County of San Diego at www.readysandiego.org

Download the ReportIt! app. This is the quickest way to report issues to the City www.escondido.org/report-it

Have a plan for your household in the event of an emergency. Learn more at: www.ready.gov/kit

Storm Sandbags

What can you do with sandbags now that last week's storm has passed? Thousands of San Diegans fortified their homes and property with sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary. More than 100,000 bags were gathered and used across the County. But now the storm has passed and clear skies have returned. That has led many to ask, What should I do with the sandbags now?The County News Center shared a helpful article highlighting ways to store or get rid of your sandbags. Read the story here.

 

Esco Alley Art

Esco Alley Art is a multi-street mural project near historic Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido. The project's murals are provided as a gift to the community from the Escondido Downtown Business Association, supported by grants, donations, artists, and volunteers who believe that public art is vital to a healthy society and that community art should be "for all and by all.

 

The Esco Alley Art project brings together artists and property owners to take the otherwise forgotten space of Escondido's working alleys and turn them into unexpected outdoor art galleries. The latest unveiling, including 11 new murals, will be presented at a free, open-to-the public street party on Saturday, September 9 at 4 p.m.

 

For more information about Esco Alley Art, please visit:

www.downtownescondido.com

www.escoalleyart.com

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

1134

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

Escondido Business News

San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Escondido San Diego Magazine

Listening to neighbors, Escondido rejects assisted living facility The Coast News Group

Stone Brewing doubling Richmond production capacity ahead of Sapporo beer launch Richmond Bizsense

3rd Annual Best of Escondido Eats Awards - Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce- Patch

Christiansen Amusements and Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce Carnival- Patch

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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources

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Free Upcoming Live Webinars

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The Business Credit Where to Start & How to Manage Your Success in Business: 8/25 from 9 -11 a.m.

Foro de Negocios Abierto: 8/28 from 9 -10 a.m.

Marketing Power Hour (English/Espanol): 8/28 from 5 -6 p.m.

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Preparando Tu Negocio Para Tener Empleados: 8/31 from 3 -5 p.m.

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)

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

Criminal Threats

This week, officers were called about a road rage incident and found that a male had threatened to shoot a victim while pointing a gun at him. The man then left in his car but returned a short time later with three additional people. When the police were called, the suspects fled but the victim was able to provide police with a license plate, and officers quickly arrived at an apartment where everyone was cooperative. The victim was able to positively identify two of the males that had been involved. Officers then located three guns in the residence. Thanks to the willingness of the victim to call the police and get vital information, and the hard work and resourcefulness of the officers on scene and dispatchers helping them, two people were safely arrested for something that could have turned in to a tragic, violent encounter.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Sgt. Kyle Beierly on his successful completion and graduation from Class #509 of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI).SBSLI is an 8-month program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law enforcement front-line supervisors. Designed and implemented in 1988 through the efforts of California law enforcement professionals and top educators and trainers, SBSLI is an intense program that assists students in learning new ways to resolve issues through group and individual work and analyzes management and leadership and how the two complement each other. "Congrats sergeant!"

 

Community Resources

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

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

Helicopter Announcement Transcription:

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

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

Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:

Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240

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

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:

 

On August 14, Escondido Fire received a request to head to Eugene, Oregon to assist in the Bedrock Fire. Captain Dave Abraham, Engineer Pat Wallace and Firefighters Daniel Pettinato and Eric Roberts drove the brush rig, which can carry 600-1500 gallons of water and is designed for off-road areas, into the evening and then the following day to meet up with their fellow firefighters. They were able to assist in the multiple large fires taking place in the state.

Crews arrived back home safely on Sunday, August 20. We are thankful for our crew's dedication and hard work they provide to all in need of their services.

 

Also, on August 14, Fire Chief Tenger and Deputy Fire Chief Sargis presented badges to the newly promoted Engineer, Brian Cagle and Captain, Shaun Skelton. We are all very proud of their accomplishments and excited for their future.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

• The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 61 applicants, processed 85 applications, and issued 75 permits.
• The total permit valuation for the week was $1,339,703.00
• Building inspectors completed 221 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

 

Field Engineering processed 3 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 22 inspections

Field Engineering active 259 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.