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 (15)(Parks Rec)
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.
Community Services Department User Fee Update
Potential changes to what patients pay for ambulance service remain undecided.
Heritage Garden Pocket Park MOU
Potential donation of design, construction, and materials could save the city money on park improvements.
El Caballo Park Master Plan
Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Improvements
Adds $98,620.84 to the project cost.
Escondido Creek Trail Gateway Improvements
Escondido Expressions Traffic Signal Box Program direction
No new city spending committed on the signal box updates at this time.
Library Director Recruitment Process
Senior nutrition program meals
$782,343 over three years.
Library infrastructure project and grand reopening
Secretary Luevanos appointed to California Library Services Board
Westside Park skate spot
$1,293,844 construction contract.
Public Art Commission Meeting Frequency
Minimal cost — more staff time for agendas and minutes, mostly offset by cutting subcommittee meetings.
Grand Avenue Roundabout Art Project
Library Board of Trustees appointments
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Garcia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.