Stay Prepared for the Heat

As the summer days grow warmer, now is the time to prepare. The heat can cause serious illness, so make a plan and take extra care to prevent yourself from heat related illnesses. For a list of Cool Zones in the County, click here.

Remember to:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles at any time.

Pavement, asphalt or artificial grass can become incredibly hot on animalspaws, so remember to use caution when taking pets outside.

� Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

 

For more information on heat related illnesses, click here.

 

Chief Tenger Badge Pinning Ceremony

During last nights City Council meeting, the Council held a badge pinning ceremony for Escondidosnew Fire Chief John Tenger.

 

You can watch Chief Tenger's remarks and the rest of the Council meeting here.

 

Congratulations Chief!

 

 

 

Open Swim

Beat the heat and take advantage of Open Swim! Our Open Swim program is designed for recreational swimmers of all ages and abilities. Children under eight years must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the deck, in locker room, and in the pool.

 

Location: Washington Park Pool

Fees:

10 Entry Family Pass - $40

Single Drop in - $5 per person

Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon -4 p.m.

 

Click here to purchase tickets.

 

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 25-27

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

922

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido Business News

What is Creative Placemaking and why is it important?Escondido Times-Advocate

The Last Wild Horsepopulation grows by one in San DiegoFox 5 San Diego

Cool Zone Sites Open In Escondido Amid San Diego Heat Wave- Patch

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Escondido AgTech Gathering

Thursday, August 24, 3 - 6 p.m. at The Churchill House, Escondido

Hosted by the City of Escondido and Fresh Brewed Tech. Connect with leaders in agriculture, food production, and technology at this collaborative event. Enjoy curated networking, a fireside chat with experienced entrepreneur Jayce Hafner, mentor hours, pitch practice, and refreshments. Register for the AgTech Gathering here!

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

Free upcoming Live Webinars

Business Plans That Get Results 7/20/2023 from 9 -11 a.m.

Pitching Your Product to the Retail Store Buyers 7/21/2023 from 9 -11 a.m.

Foro de Negocios Abierto 7/24/2023 desde 9 -10 a.m.

Marketing Power Hour (English/Espanol) 7/24/2023 from 5 -6 p.m.

Open House Business Forum 7/24/2023 from 8 -9 a.m.

Canva 101 Keep It Creative! 7/25/2023 from 5 -6 p.m.

How Social Media Can Make or Break Your Business 7/25/2023 from 9 -11 a.m.

Build Customer Loyalty with Excellent Customer Service 7/26/2023 from 9 -11 a.m.

Unleash Your Revenue Potential 7/26/2023 from 9 -11 a.m.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Review

On June 7 the Escondido City Council approved the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This document outlines data and community feedback about the City's economy and outlines a five-year plan to improve the local economy.

Let's dive into the first section of the CEDS which takes a deep look at the City's Economic Data:

Escondido's population growth has plateaued recently. Local City size grew from 36,792 to 121,693 between 1970 and 1996, and to 150,480 between 1997 and 2016. Strikingly, the City has gotten smaller in the period since the most recent CEDS, dropping from 150,798 in 2017 to 150,679 at the end of 2022. Trends over the entire 52-year period suggest that modest growth is normal for the City. The annual growth rate over 52 years is a steady 2.8%, which exactly matches the countywide rate during that period. It is the last five years that are at odds with the norm.

Over that time, San Diego County has grown by a small but positive 0.34% per year, while Escondido has shrunk. Interviews with community leaders have suggested that slower growth may be related to the passage of Proposition S in 1998 which required the City to obtain voter approval for increased permitted residential densities under the General Plan. While that measure clearly coincided with lower population growth in the subsequent period, it is also clear from the figure above that population growth had already been slowing for other reasons.

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:

Burglary Suspects Arrested

A large number of our businesses in town were targeted by a group of teenage burglars this week.The teens, ages 14-18, smashed the front doors/windows of the businesses and stole a safe, jewelry, cash and other merchandise.A local homeless man alerted a security guard, and officers were able to find the teens and arrest them after a vehicle chase.

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:

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:

On July 9, Fire crews from Station 1 noticed dark smoke just north of the station. Multiple Fire units, along with Escondido Police, arrived at the area to locate the source. Crews discovered a motorhome in the brush fully engulfed in flames just adjacent to the 1000 block of Rock Springs Rd. The fire had extended to the surrounding vegetation and damaged a nearby transient encampment. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. No civilians or firefighters were injured. Fire Prevention Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

Also, on July 9, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of smoke in the garage of a residence in the area of Vermont Avenue and Olivia Court.

The first arriving Engine Company reported a two-story house with heavy fire in the garage. A second alarm was immediately requested as the neighboring home was being impinged by flames and also appeared to have fire developing in the garage. Firefighters aggressively attacked the primary fire while protecting the adjacent structures. The original fire heavily damaged the garage and its contents. The interior of the house sustained minimal fire damage, but was consumed with smoke. The second home sustained fire damage to the garage. Smoke damage also occurred to the living space, however, Firefighters were able to minimize smoke damage to that home.

Two adults were displaced from the original fire building and were issued a SAVE card from the California Fire Foundation to assist with immediate needs. Six Engine Companies, a Truck Company, a Rescue Ambulance, and a Battalion Chief responded to the incident. No Firefighters or civilians were injured as a result of the fire. Cause and origin or the fire is being investigated by Escondido Fire Department Investigators.

 

Over the past few months, Escondido Firefighters have been training and preparing for a busy fire season.The predicted extreme weather and heat advisory this weekend has been accurate, and unfortunately Riverside County currently has (4) active fires burning. Therefore, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has requested assistance.

On July 15, our own Captain Teague, Engineer M. Smith and Firefighter/Paramedics Sharp and J. Marshall were deployed to assist at the Rabbit Fire in Riverside. A short time later, Chief Matthews and soon to be Battalion Chief Salazar were requested to led a North Zone Strike team to the Gavilan Fire. All six deployed personnel arrived safely to their reporting locations and are currently assisting local Fire crews.This is just one way that our firefighters show their teamwork and passion for what they do, and their dedication to Legendary service to all.

Over the weekend, Fire crews from Station 4 were invited and attended the HOA Vineyard Estates community event. They enjoyed some home cooked BBQ (Brisket) and spent time with some of their Fire Station neighbors answering questions and sharing their knowledge. A fun part of the event for the little ones was a chance to use the water hose, along with the firefighters. It is always a pleasure to be invited to attend events in our community.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

1. The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 73 applicants, processed 100 applications, and issued 44 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $20,660,715.00
3. Building inspectors completed 209 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

 

Field Engineering processed 37 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 49 inspections

Field Engineering active permits 235

 

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.