Parks and Recreation Month

July is Parks and Recreation month! The Community Services department is hosting fun and FREE events all month long to celebrate the many ways parks make our lives better. Stay tuned for a list of events on our social media pages @cityofescondido or visit our website for a full list of activities.

 

Stay Prepared for the Heat

We have high temperatures in our forecast this week. Keep the following in mind to stay prepared.

 

Planning: As with earthquakes, floods, or other serious natural weather events, planning can help protect yourself and vulnerable family members.

 

Move to Cooler Place: Find a cooling center, community center, public library, shopping mall, or other air-conditioned building that can provide relief.

 

Know the Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illness: Symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, feeling weak, headache, nausea or vomiting, tiredness, or dizziness.

 

For more information on heat preparedness, visit: Home | HeatReadyCA.com

 

Short Term Rental Survey

The City is interested in your thoughts on how the rental of a residence, or a part of a residence, for less than 30 consecutive days is regulated. Please take a few moments to take our survey and help shape the future of Short-Term Rentals in your community:

https://engageescondido.org/short-term-rentals

 

Daley Ranch Closure

Due to repairs San Diego Gas and Electric need to make to the Daley Ranch road, the ranch will be closed to the public the following dates:

July 10-14

July 25-27

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

877

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido Business News

Review: CCAE Theatricals wine-themed musical "Bottle Shock!" is robust, but needs more fermenting The San Diego Union Tribune

"Independence Day Celebration at the Center Visit Escondido

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Newly launched online tool to advance your job search

CareerEDGE, a new online, self-paced tool from the San Diego Workforce Partnership, provides an immersive experience featuring virtual coaching and step-by-step guidance to help you improve your job applications and land your next job. You can use CareerEDGE from your phone or computer, anywhere and at any time, for support with:

Job interview practice

Resume and cover letter writing

On-the-job performance training

Receive a CareerEDGE access code by attending any of our virtual or in-person workshop. Sign up at workforce.org/events

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources

Are You Looking for Assistance with Your Small Business?

Discover the range of San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC services provided to assist you in starting, growing, and succeeding with your small business. Services offered span topics including accounting, marketing, human resources, technology security, manufacturing, distribution, and finance.

Request for Assistance from SBDC-Follow the link to request assistance from the San Diego SBDC Network. You will be contacted within the next 1-2 business days.

Data Corner

Community & Place Based Data Tool - Interactive map that provides economic development, business, workforce and demographic data for CA cities, counties, and economic regions.

Check out Escondido's Business Report! This tool shows individual businesses by industry and has revenue and employee count. Follow the link to see detailed information regarding how much people spend on apparel, entertainment, personal care and many other data points!

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:

 

Congratulations

A very special congratulations and good luck to Jerry Richardson! Jerry has given the city 35 years of dedicated work as a dispatcher here at the police department. He will be missed as a senior dispatcher. Good luck to him on his future endeavors!

 

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 July 2, Fire crews from Fire Station 3 noticed smoke near the north east corner of the Vons shopping center located at 1000 West El Norte Pkwy. Crews contacted dispatch and a wildland response was initiated. When crews arrived, the fire was covering a 20 x 40-foot area of grass and was proceeding to burn downhill towards the El Norte Parkway offramp. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire. No structures or property were damaged. Initial investigation suggests the fire may have been started by transients in the area.

 

On July 3, Fire Crews from Station 7 and 1 assisted an elderly male with a medical emergency. The male patient had been riding his bike when the emergency occurred. The patient was transported to a nearby hospital, but he was worried about his bike. That's when Josh Kettl, a Firefighter/Paramedic went the extra mile for the man and rode the patients bike home for him. Firefighters pride themselves on providing Legendary Service to residents, and this was just an example of how we care about those we serve.

 

Also, on July 3, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a brush fire at Hubbard Ave. When crews arrived on the scene, they discovered a small grass fire. The fire was in the process of being extinguished, thanks to some local residents of the area. Fire crews made quick work of completing extinguishment and ensuring resident safety. No structures or property was damaged.

 

On July 8, Escondido Fire Prevention Team and Firefighters from Station 2 partnered with the American Red Cross to hold a "Sound The Alarm" event at Escondido Terrace Mobile Homes, at 1380 Oak Hill Dr and Valley Parkway Mobile Homes, at 1721 E Valley Pkwy. This was a sponsored free event for homeowners. Volunteers, including Fire Prevention Department Specialist and Fire Explorer, Alan Skaja, participated in an installation course, held by Fire Prevention Specialist, Alexandra Vasquez, and the American Red Cross. They then visited each home in the Parks to install working smoke detectors. In total, 92 homes received this service and 262 smoke alarms were installed.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

1. The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 41 applicants, processed 70 applications, and issued 48 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $231,153.00
3. Building inspectors completed 141 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

 

Field Engineering processed 34 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 22 inspections

Field Engineering active 231 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.