The Escondido Discussion: Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
The Escondido Discussion continues as the City prepares for the upcoming FY 2023/24 budget adoption, and we want to hear from YOU! The Escondido Discussion is an opportunity to share your local community priorities and City service needs for the upcoming fiscal year. Learn more about the budget process and view past documents at: https://www.escondido.org/budget-information
The City will be hosting three public workshops presented by staff:
You can also participate in the City's budget process by taking the online survey . . .
Escondido Certified Farmers Market
Have you stopped by Escondido's farmers market recently? It is a great way to connect with your community and source local fruits and vegetables. The Escondido Arts Partnership (EAP) sponsors the Escondido Certified Farmers' Market on Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. until sunset.
Located at Juniper Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido. Learn more at: http://escondidoarts.org/farmers-market/
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update
Every five years, the City of Escondido Economic Development team updates the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is a document that uses data and community feedback to create policy and activity priorities for a five-year timeframe.
The CEDS is a way to set a plan to attract and retain high-wage and critical businesses. Businesses play an important role in our community, providing jobs, goods and services to our residents. Many businesses also provide sales tax revenue, and serve as a catalyst to attract investment into the City to fund infrastructure improvements.
This document serves as a way to unite the City with private sector, nonprofit and other government entities on the economic development priorities of the City that will create a healthy economy. One in which people can find the jobs they want to grow their careers, and that provides the financial backbone of the community.
In this process, in addition to analyzing the data and learning from economic trends,and historical policies, the City wants to hear feedback from business leaders, employees and residents, in what policies and activities would help attract and keep desirable business in Escondido.
Join us for an in-person meeting:April 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce. Register Here
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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331
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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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$275
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$3,831.37
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Escondido Business News
Escondido, California: Discover a City of Nature, Culinary Wonders, and Family Entertainment California.com
Wow, what a jewel' says new arts center CEO Gina Lopez Escondido Times-Advocate
Escondido Parcel Sells for $1.8M San Diego Business Journal
Escondido's Hidden Gems: Uncovering the Best Colleges in the Region California.com
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City of Escondido Economic Development Contacts
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)
Visit Escondido Socials
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Data Corner
What is Innovate78?
Innovate78 supports the business ecosystem of the 78 Corridor by further elevating North County San Diego's reputation and assisting businesses as they evolve. The partnership between Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista helps businesses prosper in place for the betterment of all who work and reside here. The multi-city partnership furthers innovation with a shared vision to boost economic prosperity.
Manufacturing in North County San Diego Industry Highlights:
Manufacturing in North County has an enormous economic impact, contributing $5.3B to the GRP in 2021.
Overall, the sector provides 34,448 jobs in North County, which represents a 2% growth over last year (2021). Impressive when the manufacturing job market declined regionally and nationally over the same period.
Since 2017, there has been a 13% increase in engineering and other tech-related degrees in North County fueling the region's talent pipeline.
Average wages are up and unique job postings are down, which signals that employees are staying (and excelling) in North County.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Local HS brings Students to EPD
The police department was happy to host a local high school's criminal justice class last week.30 students were invited to tour the police department with our resident experts, retired Lieutenant Al Owens and our special events coordinator, Bob O'Donnell.They were then invited to go through some simulated police calls in our simulator with the training division.The students asked some great questions and received great insights into police work.
Cops and Coffee
Cops and the community both love coffee, so what better way to get everyone together?Officers, sergeants, volunteers, cadets, and command staff joined a hard-working Starbucks staff and spent a few hours serving citizens their Saturday morning coffee and striking up conversations.Whether they came in for a cup, were headed through the drive thru, or parked out front, someone was there to say hello.It was a beautiful day, and everyone had a great time.
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
February Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On March 24, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a vehicle accident near the intersection of Birch Ave and Citrus Ave. When firefighters arrived, they found two vehicles had collided with another, causing live power lines to fall on one of the vehicles. SDG&E de-energized the power lines and firefighters were then able to safely remove the adult victim from the vehicle. Two adult patients were transported to Palomar Medical Center.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 52 applicants, processed 94 applications, and issued 60 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $527,114.00
- Building inspectors completed 145 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 9 permits
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 50 inspections
3. Field Engineering active permits 194
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.
