District 2 Council Member· 2022-2026
Joe Garcia
Escondido
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 1:48
- Avg per meeting
- 0:54
- Segments
- 24
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Top issues during term (20)
Opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park
Speakers cited an estimated ~$238,000/year in lease and sales tax revenue to the city versus projected Rinks revenue over $10 million with no revenue sharing.
The Alexan and Bethel Baptist Church project at 855 Brotherton Road
The project includes off-site traffic mitigation and frontage improvements along Felicita and Brotherton roads funded by the applicant.
Overlay Ordinance for Senior Mobile Home Parks
Average household impact of roughly $17-$20 more per month for affected mobilehome residents.
Data Center Moratorium Update
Taxpayers may fund outside legal and technical consultants to draft the new zoning standards; no cost estimate was given.
Sobering Center and Homeless Outreach Services
A $2.5 million federal grant funding street outreach has been canceled.
Clean Energy Alliance rates and savings programs
Rate relief credit of about $14/month for eligible households; up to 30% off-peak discounts available.
Costco at North County Mall
About $100,000/year rent once a store opens, plus a projected $2 million+ in annual sales tax.
Community Services Department User Fee Update
Potential changes to what patients pay for ambulance service remain undecided.
Escondido 2040 General Plan update
$2.25 million from Measure I funds.
EMS User Fees
Unknown — the fee review was pulled before any figures were discussed.
Heritage Garden Pocket Park MOU
Potential donation of design, construction, and materials could save the city money on park improvements.
Battery Energy Storage System Fire Code Amendment
Community Satisfaction Survey
Wet Season Planning
El Caballo Park Master Plan
Regulation of bicycles and mobility devices
Mills Act historic preservation incentives
The owners could see reduced property taxes under the Mills Act contract, with the city forgoing some tax revenue.
Objective Design Standards citywide
Police Traffic Safety Grants and New Positions
About $121,000 in grant money for police operations with no local tax impact.
Landscape Maintenance District program and Prop 218
Decisions during term (272)
Recorded while Garcia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
PL26-0058/PL26-0059 – Local Register and Mills Act Agreement for 137 E. 6th Avenue
PL25-0239 – 649 E. 5th Avenue / Certificate of Appropriateness
September 22, 2026
Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 2026-09 — Sikh Society of San Diego Facility Expansion
September 8, 2026
Consent Calendar (Items 1-8, 12-14)
FY 2026-27 Regional Realignment Response Grant (Resolution No. 2026-154)
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Resolution No. 2026-149)
Reciprocal Parking Agreement Assignment (Resolution No. 2026-159)
JLL Real Property Consulting Agreement (Resolution No. 2026-147)
NCTD Bus Security Camera Grant Support Letter
AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of September 2, 2026
PL24-0286- FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 5, 10, 18, AND 28 OF THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE BICYCLES, NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES, AND MOBILITY DEVICES
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, OR INTENSIFICATION OF DATA…
Approval of Minutes for the August 13, 2026 Meeting
Voting record (6)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance No. 2026-04R: Sidewalk Vending Regulation
Opposed the sidewalk vending regulations.