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 . . .
Murals in Washington Park
This past Saturday, three new murals were unveiled in Washington Park.Two new murals designed by local high school students have been installed on the Washington Park Pool Building through a partnership between the Escondido Union High School District, the City, and the Public Art Commission. Our hope is that this program will continue to enhance Escondido's vibrant public art scene and promote and foster our youth artists. The third mural is installed across the street at Tortilleria Santacruz located at 485 N Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027.
For questions about the City's Public Art and Mural program, please reach out to Danielle Lopez at dmlopez@escondido.org
Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is Bringing Electricity to Residents and Businesses in Escondido beginning April 1, 2023.
On April 1, 2023, residents and businesses of Escondido will have a new default energy provider: Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). CEA, a locally controlled not-for-profit entity, offers energy options at competitive rates to power your home or business. Along with Escondido, CEA will become the default energy provider in San Marcos in April 2023, followed by Oceanside and Vista in April 2024.
CEA follows the community choice energy model allowing local governments to purchase energy directly from power suppliers to meet their community's electricity needs, offering an alternative to investor-owned utilities. SDG&E will continue to handle power transmission and distribution to homes and businesses and customer billing.
Your Power Supply Options
CEA is proud to offer 3 power supply products, including Green Impact, which boasts 100% renewable energy. The City of Escondido selected Clean Impact Plus for all customers to be enrolled in, which offers 75% carbon-free energy content. Customers will have the option to opt up to Green Impact 100% renewable or down to Clean Impact 50% renewable or they may also choose to opt-out and remain with SDG&E.
CEA's Personal Impact option is for NEM customers who generate their own solar, wind, or other renewable power and want to offset their energy costs by selling their excess energy to CEA. Customers who are already enrolled in SDG&E's Net Energy Metering Program will automatically become enrolled in CEA's Personal Impact program upon enrolling with CEA. While Personal Impact customers generate their own energy, there may be times when customers may need to use energy from the grid, meaning customers can opt-up to 100% renewable energy by opting up to Green Impact!
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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302
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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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$0
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$3,556.37
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Escondido Business News
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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
Are you following Visit Escondido on social media? Follow our socials below to stay up to date with local events, tasty food, and overall great content of Escondido!
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Data Corner
Check out the City of Escondido's Economic Area of Influence Data Dashboard! Data found in this dashboard include the economic area of influence of the City of Escondido, which extends slightly beyond the City borders.
See the Migration activity data trends below
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Counterfeit Currency
Officers responded to one of our local motels this past week and found a money printing and check washing operation located in the room.Detectives arrived to assist the patrol officers and the people inside the room were all arrested for the crimes.
Bakery Tours PD
Last week, employees from the Escondido Bimbos Bakery came to the Police Department for a tour.They toured the facility and then got to get in some "training"on our Virtra Simulator. The participants stood in front of a set of three screens where an incident would unfold, and they would have to react to it.It is always great to be able to allow our citizens and community partners to experience some of the things that officers experience every day and allow them to see how they would react.Bimbos is a not only great partner to the police department, but they are always trying to get out there and support and help our Escondido community any way they can.
Fun Fact:Our Escondido Bimbo Bakery; aside from winning numerous amazing awards, they make THE top rated Artesano bread of all the Bimbos bakeries in the world.Amazing job guys!
Community Resources
Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
o 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
February Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
We are pleased to welcome five new Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to Escondido Fire Department. Welcome Michael Roche, Joel Layman, Luke Sheyda, Christopher McCormick and Brenda Bartlett.
On March 18, 2023, at approximately 5:54 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a structure fire in the area of the 1700 block of Sheridan Avenue. While responding, several fire units reported a large smoke column from a distance. The first arriving Engine Captain found a single story, detached garage ADU (converted to living space) with a large amount of smoke and fire through the attic. Fortunately, the occupants were able to get out of the structure. Firefighters fully contained and controlled the fire in approximately 45minutes. The home sustained extensive fire damage throughout the dwelling. There were no injuries to firefighters, however, one civilian sustained minor smoke inhalation and was evaluated by Paramedics.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 61 applicants, processed 121 applications, and issued 92 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $2,964,091.00
- Building inspectors completed 169 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 31 permits
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 53 inspections
3. Field Engineering active permits 189
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.
