Grand Avenue Vision Project Update

Grand Avenue is undergoing construction improvements! On January 10, 2022, the City began the Phase 1 construction of the Grand Avenue Vision Project.

This week the contractor completed installing electrical conduits on the north side of Grand Avenue, and will continue installing them on the south side. Next, they will begin drilling for light post foundations and are scheduled to pour concrete curbs and gutters for the sidewalk widening sections.

Learn more and sign up for updates at: escondido.org/grand-avenue-vision-project

 

Free Composting Workshop

Don't miss the next composting workshop on Saturday, February 19. Join the Recycling Division at the Escondido Community Garden from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for a free composting workshop that includes demonstration and instruction in the building and maintenance of a backyard compost pile and worm bin. Instructional materials are distributed at the end of the class to each participant. The workshops are free, and no registration is required.

For more information, visit: escondido.org/composting-workshops or contact the Recycling Division at 760-839-6216. The garden is located at 408 W. Lincoln Ave, Escondido.

 

City Council Award Nominations

There is still time to nominate someone in our community that makes Escondido a better place through their volunteer efforts! Deadline is February 27. The nomination form and additional information can be found here: escondido.org/state-of-the-city-address

 

Escondido Union High School District Seeks Input

The Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) is currently seeking input from students, parents/guardians, and staff for their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The LCAP is a plan that describes the district's overall vision for student success and includes investment actions aimed at improving student outcomes. Input from prior year surveys have been helpful to inform priorities included in the plan. Responses are anonymous and are being accepted through February 28, 2022. Take the LCAP survey here:

https://escondidouhsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FeWKeMJ5H2fe3s.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

Business License:

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

149

 

 

Public Works:

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

 

Stabbing

On February 5, officers respond to a call regarding a stabbing that occurred in front of Rally’s on E. Valley Parkway. When the officers arrived, they located an adult male with a stab wound to his abdomen. The victim was able to provide a suspect description before being transported to the hospital. A second adult male was also stabbed and had multiple stab wounds to his torso. The suspect was found and detained and had a knife in his possession. The suspect admitted to stabbing both victims during a post-Miranda interview.

 

What is a Miranda Warning?

5150 Hold

On February 7, officers responded to an individual who was threating to shoot himself in the head. The former Navy Corpsman has been suffering increasing mental health issues. He also has had friends who have recently committed suicide. The man left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival but later showed up at the front lobby at the Police Department. He was detained and taken to Palomar Medical Center on a 5150, emergency 72-hour hold.

 

Carjacking

On February 10, a woman was parking her vehicle and noticed a car behind her. When she started walking towards her apartment door, a black male adult, ran up behind her with a black handgun and demanded her keys. The suspect fled in the woman’s vehicle. The victim’s vehicle had LOJACK and was recovered. The carjacking suspect was wanted for other robberies and carjacking cases in San Diego and was taken into custody over the weekend.

 

Community Resources:

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

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

Helicopter Announcement Transcription:

Call 858-866-4356or 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

Congratulations!

The 128th San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Academy began on July 26, 2021. On February 10, Hector Navarro (third from the left) and Kevin Garcia (fourth from the left) graduated from the Academy.

 

Kevin Garcia won the Defensive Tactics Award.

 

 

 

January Abandoned Vehicle Data

 

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

 

On February 10, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of smoke coming from a home located in the unincorporated county area at 2811 Paseo Del Sol. The home was reported to be vacant. A smoke column was seen from a distance and a working structure fire upgrade was requested. The first arriving Captain reported a small unoccupied home with smoke and fire coming from the roof. Firefighters confirmed there were no occupants present at the home and they contained the fire and in approximately 21 minutes. Fire units remained on scene for about two hours conducting overhaul to ensure that the fire was completely extinguished. SDG&E was requested to secure the electrical service to the vacant property. Four fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue ambulance, one Chief Officer, and the Deputy Fire Marshal responded to the fire. Assistance was provided by San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputies. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians during the incident.

On, February 11, the Escondido Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to Palomar Hospital Downtown, 555 E Valley Pkwy, for a report of a vehicle accident. Upon arrival Firefighters found a large dump truck on its side. It appeared the truck drove off an elevated roadway, landed on the driveway below and damaged two parked vehicles. The driver sustained multiple injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

 

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

1.The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 125 applicants, processed 92 applications, and issued 87 permits.

2.The total permit valuation for the week was $4,378,356.

3.Building inspectors completed 287 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

1.Field Engineering processed 23 permits.

2.Field Engineering inspectors completed 19 inspections.

3.Field Engineering has 152 active 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 Development Project Dashboard

 

 

A short overview video of the Dashboard features can be watched here.

 

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