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EscondidoCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
149,913
Per-capita income
$38,098
Median home value
$663,500
Bachelor's or higher
28%
Typical home value $796,994 -0.2% yr/yr · +21.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (7)
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Wed Sep 2, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Tue Sep 8, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Thu Sep 10, 2026

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Fri Sep 11, 2026

AD-HOC Subcommittee on Homelessness Meeting - TEST MEETING

Wed Sep 16, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Mon Sep 21, 2026

Special Public Art Commission Meeting

Mon Sep 21, 2026

Special Public Art Commission Meeting

Tue Sep 22, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Wed Sep 23, 2026

Cancelled - Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Wed Sep 30, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Recent meetings

Fri Aug 28, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Wed Aug 26, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Tue Aug 25, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Tue Aug 25, 2026

Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Tue Aug 25, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Tue Aug 18, 2026

Utilities Subcommittee Meeting

Tue Aug 18, 2026

Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting

Thu Aug 13, 2026

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed Aug 12, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:30 PM)

Wed Aug 12, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Tue Aug 11, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Tue Aug 11, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Mon Aug 10, 2026

Public Art Commission Meeting

Wed Aug 5, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

Wed Jul 29, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

✓ Decided: Council approves BESS fire code amendment, 125-unit project application

The Escondido City Council approved a first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-09 adopting County BESS guidelines as a local fire code amendment, with added C10 licensed contractor workforce requirements (5-0). They also approved Resolution No. 2026-101 authorizing staff to process a General Plan Amendment application for a 125-unit multi-family project on an Estate I site (5-0). The consent calendar was approved 5-0, including rejecting all bids for the John Masson Memorial Bike Park Project and authorizing re-bid, and a $2M budget adjustment for the Grand Avenue Vision Phase III project. The council designated Councilmember Martinez as voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference.

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July 29, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 10 CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido) Agency negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts Foundation Under Negotiation: Terms of Management Agreement b. Property: 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido (Mershops North County Mall) Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: Costco Wholesale Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Ground Lease and REA ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK Docusign Envelope ID: 4D427E15-7275-8CD9-8376-1D03D0E13861 July 29, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Regular Session MOMENT OF REFLECTION FLAG SALUTE The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White PRESENTATION Certificate of Recognition - Officer Jesus Vea CLOSED SESSION REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Stephen Wheeler – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park. …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Utilities Subcommittee Meeting

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Public Art Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Public Art Commission dissolves subcommittees, moves to monthly meetings

The Public Art Commission voted 7-0 to dissolve all subcommittees except the Annual Work Plan Subcommittee and to increase meeting frequency from bi-monthly to monthly, starting in August, with meetings beginning at 5 p.m. starting in September. The commission also approved a grant to cover City Design Review Fees for Tristan Pittard's mural 'One Planet – One People (Patineta!)' and directed staff to revise the Grand Avenue Roundabout RFQ and extend the Escondido Creek Trail Art Project proposal deadline to August 28.

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CITY of ESCONDIDO Public Art Commission Meeting July 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM MINUTES Meeting started at 4:32 p.m. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL PRESENT Chair Nathalie Martinez Vice Chair Patricia Spann Commissioner Terri Ryan Commissioner Carol Rogers Commissioner Jacqueline Kelleher Commissioner Leila Sackfield Commissioner Mimi Ovanessof ORAL COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. REVIEW AND APPROVE MAY 11, 2026 AND JUNE 15, 2026 MINUTES Motion made by Commissioner Sackfield Seconded by Chair Martinez Approved 7-0 CURRENT BUSINESS 2. DISSOLUTION OF PUBLIC ART COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES AND INCREASE IN MEETING FREQUENCY Request the Public Art Commission dissolve all current Public Art Commission Subcommittees, with the exception of the Annual Work Plan Subcommittee, and recommend that the City Council increase the frequency of regular Public Art Commission meetings from bi-monthly to monthly. Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk: Zack Beck) Docusign Envelope ID: EDF3EBF8-0E45-8552-82B4-8A33624E8873 CITY of ESCONDIDO Public Art Commission Meeting July 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Public Art Commission adopt a motion to: (1) dissolve all current Subcommittees, except the Annual Work Plan Subcommittee; and (2) increase regular Commission meetings from bi-monthly to monthly effective immediately. Motion made by Chair Martinez to chan …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Transportation and Community Safety Commission Meeting

Thu Jul 9, 2026

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

✓ Decided: Library board approves June minutes, hears city updates

The Escondido Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting (5-0). The board received and filed updates on the library infrastructure project, the monthly statistics report, and the Library Director's report. Trustees also shared their personal library usage, including promoting the library's grand reopening and testing the 3D printer.

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CITY of ESCONDIDO Library Board of Trustees Meeting July 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM MINUTES ROLL CALL PRESENT President Maribel Reyes Secretary Giselle Luevanos Trustee Francis X. Bova III Trustee Virginia Segarra Bunnell Trustee Carolyn Clemens ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Review and approve the Minutes for the June 11, 2026 Meeting Motion made by Trustee Clemens Seconded by Secretary Luevanos. Approved 5-0 CURRENT BUSINESS 2. Updates: City of Escondido General updates from the City, including specific updates regarding the library infrastructure project. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Community Services Department: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services) Presenter(s): Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services STATISTICS REPORT 3. Statistics Report Presentation of monthly statistical report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Library: Rino Landa, Library Director) Docusign Envelope ID: 0C2A91D4-0267-8639-800E-E12E18389051 CITY of ESCONDIDO Library Board of Trustees Meeting July 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM Presenter(s): Rino Landa, Library Director LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT 4. Director’s Report Presentation of monthly report and general library updates. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Library: Rino Landa, Library Director) Presenter(s): Rino Landa, Library Director TRUSTEE LIBRARY USE REPORT 5. Reports by the Library Board of Trustees of their use of the library and its services. Trustee Bunnel …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure contracts and zoning updates

The City Council approved several public works contracts, including roof replacements and elevator repairs. They authorized a specific plan amendment for the Dos Osos RV Resort and Golf Club and updated zoning text for accessory dwelling units. An ordinance regarding bicycles and mobility devices was sent back to staff for revisions.

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June 24, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 11 CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54957.6) a. Estate of Jacob Illian, et al. v. City of Escondido, Jason Ingco United States District Court Case No. 26-CV-3448-H (JLB) b. Rene Janelle Filippi v. City of Escondido San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU060120N ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK Docusign Envelope ID: FA45FD35-DABE-83EF-81C5-3DF507165840 June 24, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Regular Session MOMENT OF REFLECTION City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda, and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance. FLAG SALUTE The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White PROCLAMATION Par …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Thu Jun 18, 2026

Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Wed Jun 17, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM - Cancelled)

✓ Decided: Escondido council approves FY 2026/27 operating budget and capital plans

The Escondido City Council approved its FY 2026/27 operating budget and five-year capital improvement program during unanimous votes. The council also updated community services fees, allocated up to $22,850 for sister-city travel and cultural events, and passed a resolution supporting the Nutmeg Condominiums project for public facility funding. A proposed ordinance regulating bicycles and mobility devices was tabled until June 24.

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June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Regular Session MOMENT OF REFLECTION CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White FLAG SALUTE The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Gregg Oliver – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park. Jesus Bustamante – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park. Ruth Weber – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park. Stephen Emborry – Expressed concern regarding traffic at Redwood Street and requested a four-way stop sign be installed at the intersection of Redwood and 11th Ave. Dr. Juan Bribesca – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve items 1-6, 8: Martinez; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0 1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants issued between June 01, 2026 to June 07, 2026. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of June 3, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 4. WAIVER OF READ …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Special Public Art Commission Meeting

✓ Decided: Public Art Commission elects Martinez chair, approves fee waiver

The commission elected Nathalie Martinez as chair (4-3) and Patricia Spann as vice chair (6-0), approved a $1,500 permit fee waiver for Tristan Pittard (7-0), and directed the top three Grand Avenue Roundabout artists to submit a single rendering and list of priorities. A motion to select The Germlusts failed for lack of a second.

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CITY of ESCONDIDO Special Public Art Commission Meeting June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM MINUTES ROLL CALL PRESENT Chair Carol Rogers Vice Chair Patricia Spann Commissioner Terri Ryan Commissioner Nathalie Martinez Commissioner Jacqueline Kelleher Commissioner Leila Sackfield Commissioner Mimi Ovanessof - Left meeting at 5:58 p.m FLAG SALUTE ORAL COMMUNICATION None CURRENT BUSINESS 1. ELECT A CHAIR TO SERVE AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE UPCOMING TERM. Commissioner Ryan nominated Commissioner Martinez Seconded by Vice Chair Span Approved 4-3 (Rogers, Sackfield, Ovanessof - No) 2. ELECT A VICE CHAIR TO SERVE AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE UPCOMING TERM Commissioner Ryan nominated Vice Chair Spann Seconded by Chair Kelleher Approved 6-0 (Rogers - Abstained) 3. COMMUNITY REQUEST - TRISTAN PITTARD RECOMMENDATION: Request the Public Art Commission approve the Community Request for Tristan Pittard. Docusign Envelope ID: 99E301EC-3EE3-804F-83E3-9DFAD01FD25E CITY of ESCONDIDO Special Public Art Commission Meeting June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM Staff Recommendation: Approval (Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst) Presenter: Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve approve the waiver of the City permit fee of approximately $1500 Motion made by Commissioner Kelleher Seconded by Commissioner Ryan Approved 7-0 4. GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT ART PROJECT: FINAL ARTIST SELECTION RECOMMENDATION: Request the Public Art Commission give sta …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed Jun 10, 2026

Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)

✓ Decided: Council approves 94-unit townhome development at Valley Parkway

The council approved a 94-unit multi-family housing project at Valley Parkway, which updates zoning to allow ground-floor residential use and merges two lots. It adopted the FY2026-27 Community Development Block Grant plan to direct state funds toward local projects and authorized an agreement with Love Esco, Inc. to explore private donations for downtown's Heritage Garden pocket park. A separate appeal regarding a Hamilton Lane subdivision was continued to June 24.

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June 10, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CLOSED SESSION I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8) a. Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido) Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts Foundation Under Negotiation: Terms of Management Agreement ADJOURNMENT Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ MAYOR CITY CLERK Docusign Envelope ID: 86CB7181-88F1-8E79-818A-DF13A62976CC June 10, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Regular Session MOMENT OF REFLECTION City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda, and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White FLAG SALUTE The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting. CLOSE …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Sister Cities Subcommittee

Tue Jun 9, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$66.8MFILANC-ORION JOINT VENTURE
Department of Defense · P1045 NEW POTABLE WATER CONVEYANCE
$54.5MSTRAUB CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Department of Defense · P-1014 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS COMPLEX
$38.2MBEN HOLTZ CONSULTING INC
Department of Agriculture · 2000006919/4100020224/FRESH FRUIT/VEGETABLE BOX
$27.0MHERMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
Department of Defense · REPAIR TOWER INTERSTITIAL DECKS PROJECT, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER,
$25.7MI.E.-PACIFIC, INC.
Department of Defense · DB MACC TO PE2109M REPAIR BEQ 430407 CPEN
$23.2MI.E.-PACIFIC, INC.
Department of Defense · REPAIR OF BEQ BUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC AT BUILDING 5698 AND 5
$22.1MI.E.-PACIFIC, INC.
Department of Defense · MODERNIZE ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION 5, B7205, NBK-BANGOR WA
$21.3MHERMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
Department of Defense · U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CHILDREN'S NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER RE
$20.6MHERMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF B2510 ADDITION AT VAFB
$20.0MI.E.-PACIFIC, INC.
Department of Defense · DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT TP21016M, REPAIR PHELPS HALL DINING FACILITY, TWE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (San Diego County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-18,212 people (-$223.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)11 ({"Fire": 28, "Flood": 12, "Severe Storm": 5, "Freezing": 2, · last Mon Feb 19, 2024)
Traffic fatalities13 (7 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments93,407 (1,391,721 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,881/mo (838 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.478
All kids
0.426
Black kids
0.351

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