ANNUALCaliforniaREPORTCITY2021-2022ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Claudia M. Frometa District COUNCIL4 MEMBER Donald E. La Plante District COUNCIL2 MEMBER Blanca Pacheco District COUNCILDistrictMarioMAYOR1Trujillo5MEMBERCatherineAlvarezDistrict3MAYORPROTEM Proudly committed to continuously improving the quality of life for the Downey community by providing excellent service in a professional, ethical and responsible manner.IntegrityMission|Commitment | Respect | Teamwork | Engagement | Passion | Excellence CityPublicQualityEfficiencyEconomicFiscalValuesResponsibilityVibrancyandAdaptabilityofLife,SafetyandInfrastructureEngagementCouncilPriorities Mayor and City Council
July 1, Honorable2022Mayor, Members of the City Council, Downey Residents and Friends:
Over the past year, the City maintained a financially stable local government through the adoption of its 10th consecutive structurally balanced budget, and maintenance of our AA bond ratings. Funding for City services remained strong and additional funding was secured for various projects, including $1,000,000 for Rio San Gabriel Park improvements and $1,000,000 for the City’s Water Well Remediation pilot program. The City once again received prestigious budget operating and annual comprehensive financial report awards.
In an effort to promote community engagement, City departments held various in-person community events and programs after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus; ranging from the community Tree Lighting Ceremony, National Night Out, Downey One Day of Service, Holiday Caravans, City of STEM, Children’s Story Time, Summer Camps, Summer Concert Series, and the City’s very first Touch-a-Truck Event. The impressive work highlighted in this report could not be possible without the City’s highly professional workforce. Every day, staff diligently move forward a multitude of new projects and assignments, all while providing high quality customer service to the Downey community. As Interim City Manager, I must note that the Downey team was directed throughout the year by City Manager Gilbert Livas who retired on July 1, 2022 after nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Downey. During his tenure as City Manager, these and many other accomplishments have brought a tremendous amount of growth to the City, cementing Downey as a desirable city for visitors, families and businesses. I am honored to acknowledge the work of the City Council and this dedicated workforce. We look forward to building upon these successes in the year ahead.
California
Respectfully submitted, Mark InterimScottCity Manager
Community Development divisions effectively facilitated the opening of the Rancho South Campus Sports Center in partnership with the County of Los Angeles, awarded $165,644 in COVID-19 relief assistance to businesses, and $814,702 in rental assistance to residents. The Department also guided the development of various new commercial and residential projects.
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On behalf of the entire City team, I am honored to transmit the tenth annual City Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This report showcases the City’s continual commitment to the Downey community through the completion of numerous successful City initiatives pursuant to the City Council’s adopted fiscal year goals.
The Fiscal Year 2021-2022 goals were established at the annual City Council Goal Setting Workshop in February 2021. Collectively, the City Council outlined key goals and objectives for the upcoming year in accordance with the Council’s five over-arching priorities of: • Fiscal Responsibility; • Economic Vibrancy; • Efficiency & Adaptability; • Quality of Life, Safety, & Infrastructure; and • Public Engagement.
The City continued to manage an aggressive Public Works project load. This past year alone, the Department completed $37 million worth of projects, including River School Road Pavement Rehabilitation, 3rd Street Water and Street Improvements, Concrete Repairs and ADA Improvements, and South Downey Safe Routes to School. The City also focused on fostering a sustainable future with the completion of the Solar Energy Improvement Project that will provide the City with 1.61 megawatts of clean, renewable energy and save the City an estimated $10 million in energy costs over the next 25 years.
4 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 what we offer public safety 121 Sworn Police Officers 5 Parking Enforcement Officers 3 Community Service Officers 32 Patrol Vehicles 1 Armored Rescue Vehicle 1 Youth Academy 1 Citizens’ Academy 1 Citizens on Patrol/ Volunteer Program 227 Neighborhood Watch Groups 1 Police Explorer Program 1 Business Watch Program 1 Mental Health Team (2 dedicated Officers and 2 LA County Mental Health Professionals in partnership) 1 Homeless Outreach Team (16 Officers assist with outreach service providers) 1 Tactical Medical Team 1 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Team 1 Park Ranger Program (4 Part Time Park Rangers) 68 Sworn Fire Personnel 24 Ambulance Operators 13 Fire Communications Center Staff 4 Fire Stations 1 Regional Fire Communications Center 1 Fire Explorer Program 57 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteers 3 CERT Trainings (English/ Spanish / High School) 1 Auxiliary Firefighter Program 1 Training Tower 1 Command Vehicle 4 Paramedic Engines 1 Ladder Truck 4 Rescue Ambulances 1 Urban Search and Rescue Apparatus infrastructure and utilities 214 miles of roadways 115 traffic signals 6,643 streetlights 276 miles of water mains 200 miles of sanitary sewer mains 24,000 sewer and water connections 33 miles of storm drain lines 20,000 trees 115 acres of parklands 6.3 miles of bike lanes 214 miles of streets and landscaping 170 miles sidewalks transit94,463 Miles Traveled with 53,121 boardings on the DowneyLINK Fixed Route Transit System 10,241Dial-ARide trips for seniors and persons with disabilities business and industry 3,610 Businesses 377 New Businesses 1 Regional mall 5 Major shopping centers 3 Hospitals 1 Chamber of Commerce parks and recreation 13 Parks (120 Acres) 1 Skateboard Park 11 Playgrounds 2 Bocce Ball Courts 1 Public Swimming Pool open during the summer 8 Camps 2 Golf Courses 1 Cemetery 4 Walking Trails (2 miles) 11 Tennis Courts 1 Off-leash dog park 7 Soccer Fields 4 Futsal Courts 2 Handball Courts 1 Challenger Obstacle Course 4 Fitness Stations 20 Picnic Shelters 5 Outdoor Sand Volleyball Courts 6 Outdoor Basketball Courts 9 Community & Activity Rooms 2 Public Ponds 1 Gymnasium 14 Ball Diamonds 1 Indoor Basketball & Volleyball Court 5 Access to bike route trail heads City Library TheatreCivic tyCommuni&SeniorCenter LearningSpaceCenter Farmer’sMarket FixedSystemTransitRoute 80 where we are 12 miles LosdowntownfromAngeles 18 frommilesPorts 17 miles Disneylandfrom direct access to four 5,freewaysmajor105,605,710 17 InternationalfrommilesLAXAirport 10frommiles Pacific coastline Median Age 35.5 years old yearlastfrom0.20% HouseholdMedian$75,974 Incomefromlastyear0.13% IncomePer$30,600Capita yearlastfrom6.31% 0 5 Veterans2,459 stated.otherwiseunlessEstimates2020Survey,CommunityAmericanSource: Source: L.A. County Registrar/ Recorder/ County Clerk Source: City of Downey Police, Fire, Public Works and Finance Departments Registered Voters 65,31052.21%DemocratsIndependentAmerican3.04%Other3.13%21.52%NoPartyPreference20.11%Republicans Ethnicity 111,263 population City Profile 0 5 10 15 20 25 DistributionAge 65+ Years 12.5% 45-64 years 25.0% 25-44 years 29.3% 15-24 years 13.8% Under 15 years 19.4% 51.2% 48.8% r Education 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 25% Bachelor’s Degree or Highe 32% Some College 25% High School Diploma 18% Less than High School Diploma Population over 25 Years of Age: 74,348 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 White AsianIndiaAmericannAmericanAfricanorBlack OtherHispanic 14.0% 74.2% 3.1% 0.1% 6.9%1 .7% who we are
5 December 17, 1956 Charter City in November 1996. City Council - City Manager form of government 12.6 miles (12.4 Land and 0.2 Water) $262.5 million AA430 (S&P) 2.5% Increase in Property Assessed Valuation how we live 57.8% Single Family Detached 30.4% Multi-Family 5 + Units 4.6% Multi-Family 2 to 4 units 6.1% Single Family Attached 1.0% Mobile Home Housing34,653UnitsbyHousingType Types Householdof HouseholdsNon-Family HouseholdsFamily Median$805,000HomeSalesPrice Total33,433Households $1,569 mo Median MonthlyRent$2,484 mo Median MortgageMonthly 3.31 HouseholdAverageSize$13.5MillionInAssessedValueCity Assessed Valuation how we learn EnrollmentEducationyearlastfrom15%20% 80% Vacant3.5% 26,756 6,677 largest employers 5,400 Kaiser Permanente 2,000 Stonewood Shopping Center 1,600 Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center 1,500 PIH Health 1,425 L.A. County Office of Educaton 1,354 Downey Unified School District 800 Coca Cola Bottling Company 712 L.A. County Internal Services Department 700 City of Downey 450 Lakewood Health Center how we work Population over 16 years of age 54,752UnemployedEmployed95.2%4.8% Source: L.A. County Office of the Assessor 06/30/2022 Source: City of Downey Comprehensive Annual Report for FY Ended 06/30/2021 how we care Source: City of Downey Public Works, Finance and Community Development Departments 42.5 tons of Christmas Trees Recycled 16 Citywide public clean-up events 8 Hazardous Waste & Electronic Disposal Roundups 1 Smart Gardening & Composting Workshops 4,801tons of recyclables diverted away from landfills 10% City employees participating in ride sharing programs 22% City employees using low emission vehicles 130 Trees Planted 15 LED Lights Installed 300 Tree Give-Away Columbia Memorial Space Center Stay Gallery Rio Hondo Golf Club Rives pointsTheWildernessCasaDowneyDowneyOldestMansionMcDonaldsCityLibraryCivicTheatredeParlayJohnsonParkDistrict@Downeyofinterest Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Source: Realtor.com Housing Values 23,384 ParcelsIncorporation:Government:Area:City Budget FY 2022-2023: Number of City Employees (fte): Credit Rating: 49.2%47.3%OwnRent Arts&ProfessionalBusiness,Management, Occupations&Services Maintenanc&Constructione ortationTrans&Productionp15% 32% 17% 27% 8% 16% OfficeandSalesOccupations 13 Public Elementary Schools 3 Public High Schools 4 Public Middle Schools 4 WASC - Accrediated Schools Population 3+ years old enrolled in school 31,400 1,222 20,296 8,451 1,431 PrivatePublic Source: Los Angeles County Office of Education ProfessionalGraduate/UndergraduatCollegeeGradeK-12thNursery yearlastfrom59%
6 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 Fiscal Responsibility Maintain a financially stable local government City Council Goals Achieved • Ensured a Structured Balanced Budget • Received Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) awards for the City’s Budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) • Increased amount of online billing payments • Explored grant opportunities • Managed American Rescue Plan Stimulus Package Funds • Secured $9 million in grant funding and initiated design of PFOS/PFOA treatment facilities 10th Consecutive Structured
projects • Enhance
driveway approaches • Ensure newly
Awarded $1 million of Measure A for Rio San Gabriel Park This grant will help fund new playground and fitness zone equipment, repair sidewalks, create ADA compliant access, install new picnic shelters, pedestrian and security lighting, bicycle station/rest area, bike racks, and an interpretive nature garden.
The City’s Street improvements program improvement safety and reliability of the City’s drivability, increase durability and reduce noise damaged sidewalks, curb and gutter and constructed curb services capital infrastructure needs using revenues from a one-time real property sale of $13,869,000 that the City received in a fiscal year 2021-2022.
will • Accelerate
transportation infrastructure • Improve
7 2021-2022 Highlights • Executed an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the disbursement of $384,186 of the 2020 State Homeland Security (SHSP) Grant Funds • Awarded $1,000,000 by (RPOSD) as part of Measure A • Issued $30 million of street bonds to accelerate street improvement projects in the city • Maintained the City’s AA Bond Rating FY 2022-2023 General Fund Revenues FY 2022-2023 General Fund Expenditures*
to residents and businesses Expenditures include
ramps are ADA compliant • Extend the life of the pavement by 20 years • Provide more efficient delivery of City
Funding made possible through the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure (Measure A), which was approved by nearly 75% of L.A. County Voters in November 2016.
of pavement • Repair
Investment
Structured Balanced Budget
$30 million in City Streets
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$409,656 Grant Award for Mental Health Services
The Downey Police Department was awarded a $409,656.00 grant from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services (BHJIS) Project. The grant will help the Department expand its mental health outreach program.
Public Works Department obtained $12.3 million in Measure W Grant Funding for Furman Park Storm Water Capture and Infiltration Improvements. Regional stormwater infiltration project will upgrade surface features, connect irrigation to recycled water, install a bird and butterfly garden, and augment groundwater supply. Furman Park
8 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022
$12.3 Million Measure W Grant Funds
9 $39.8 MILLION Grants Secured 100% Bi-weekly payroll with no or minimum errors 100% Monthly Financial Status Reports issued within 15 days or less 100% Accounts collectiblereceivablerate 56,345 Finance TransactionsCounter 13% Increase in online utility bills paid online 142,681 Utility Bills Processed BY THE NUMBERSDistinguished Budget Awards For the ninth consecutive year, Downey was awarded both the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the California State Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) Operation Budget Meritous Award for the FY 2021-2022 Budget. The Awards demonstrate the City Council’s commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, efficiency, and accountability, while ensuring the budget is accessible to Fiscalresidents.Responsibility
10 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 Efficiency & Adaptability Create an environment where new processes and programs are encouraged and are used to improve internal and external services City Council Goals Achieved • Completed construction of solar energy improvements at various City buildings and facilities • Implemented Electronic Permitting Services • Continued to expand the use of employee training courses • Developed a plan and identified products to upgrade/replace RMS and CAD systems New Front Line Emergency Response Apparatus The City appropriated $1,851,095 from the General Fund to purchase a Ladder Truck to replace a more than 16 year old Ladder Truck currently in service which is utilizeds to respond to and mitigate calls for service such as fires, vehicle accidents, special rescues and other requests for assistance. 90% BuildingPerformedInspections Within 24 Hours of Scheduling 3,632 Resident Service Requests Processed
City of Downey entered into an agreement with SiFi Networks. SiFi Networks will install state-of-the-art community wide, fiber optic network, known as the Downey FiberCity in the city's right-of-ways. The network will be privately funded, built and operated by SiFi Networks and will enable numerous internet service providers to deliver gigabit internet services to residents and businesses throughout the city. Security
constant
threats
11 Adaptability 2021-2022 Highlights • Secured Records Management Solutions for the Fire Department • Upgraded city’s backup technology to meet cyber insurance requirements of air gapping and immutable backup solutions • Implemented digital radio system for Downey Fire Communications • Implemented and deployed mobile devices for City Inspectors
Cyber
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5,472 CodeInvestigatedViolationsEnforcement 11,386 Counter Visits Community Development and Public Works Departments 100% ADA/LAPResolvedRequests 550 Advanced Water Meters Installed
In an effort to meet the ever-increasing challenges of cyber that require x 7 vigilance and monitoring, the city secured a three year contract with Arctic Wolf Networks to provide remote monitoring, technical support, remediation services and staff training.
Remote Monitoring and Remediation Support
The completion of the Solar Energy Improvements Project will save the City $10 million in energy costs over the next 25 years. Six city facilities received solar panels and energy storage systems: City Hall, Downey Police Department, Downey City Library, Downey Theatre, Columbia Memorial Space Center, and the Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center.
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Solar Panels and Battery Energy Storage Systems at City Facilities
13 5,675 ProcessedApplicationsEmployment 950 Personnel Status Reports (PSR’s) processed for authorized payroll actions 11 HR Employee Training Sessions on a wide range of topics 650 Public Records Requests received and processed 57 Subpoenas, summons and claims received and processed 2,742 Employee andTechnologyInformationrequestsreceivedassisted 12% Increase in online business license renewals by the numbers Efficiency & AdaptabilityInter-LibraryLoanServicesCityofDowneyenteredintoanagreementwithOnlineComputerLibraryCenter(OCLC)toexpandInter-LibraryLoanServices.Thiswillprovidepatronsgreateraccesstobooksandresources.
14 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 Economic Vibrancy Support community needs through a stable, vibrant and diverse local CityeconomyCouncil Goals Achieved • Foster Downtown Downey growth and promotion by attracting retail, restaurant, and housing • Continued assisting in the economic growth of the city by facilitating the revitalization of all our commercial corridors • Continued restoration of the former NASA/ Vultee Building • Provided residents and businesses with COVID-19 financial assistance Amor y Tacos 11002 Downey Avenue The current commercial space is being remodeled into a 1,962 square foot restaurant with open 2nd story decking seating. Anticipated completion in AugustStarbucks2022. - 9002 Firestone Blvd A new 1,698 square foot drive thru Starbucks opened at the former Car’s Jr on the corner of Firestone and Lakewood Boulevards.
Bella Lounge 11102
The Marriott Springhill Suites Hotel officially opened and is located on Firestone Boulevard across from the Stonewood Shopping Center and consists of 140 guest rooms. The building is 4 stories of wood construction and provides a fitness center, first floor bar and lounge and 3,000 SF of meeting space with a prefunction area. On top of the porte-cochere roof, there is a roof-top pool, spa, and bar. Downey Avenue
The 1,382 square foot existing commercial space will be renovated into a bar lounge. completion in August 2022.
15 2021-2022 Highlights • Assisted City Council Housing Subcommittee as it explores Affordable Housing development • Completed Housing Element Update Creating strategies to adapt to new Housing Legislation • Adopted Inclusionary Housing Ordinance • Established Design Guidelines for Single-Family Residential Zones (i.e. results of Mansionization Study) Marriott Springhill Suites 9066 Firestone Blvd
Anticipated
10345 Western Multi-Tenant Residential This project consists of eight 3-story townhomes with a total of 16,640 square feet of habitable space. Each townhouse is 2,080 square feet and holds 4 bedrooms 4 baths each.
Transfer of the NASA/ Vultee Building to the City of Downey
The City continues efforts to restore the former NASA/Vultee Building. In early 2022, the City entered into a MOU to facilitate the transfer of the NASA/Vultee building from the property owner to the City. The City plans to reimagine the site by retaining its historic character while creating a Biomedical STEM incubator and community conference center. The incubator serves as an important next step in the City’s evolution of being a STEM incubator in the LA region.
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17 1,833 Building Permits Issued with a valuation of 1,223$162,630,197 Code Enforcement Cases Closed 407 Assisted businesses 4,524 Business RenewalsRegistrationProcessed 12% Increase in Online Business License Renewals 377 New Businesses 12 Large Scale Projects in Planning by the numbers Economic Vibrancy
18 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 Quality of Life, Safety & Foster a safe community through key investments and provide inclusive, diverse community programs and activities City Council Goals Achieved • Adopted Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance • Completed design and initiated construction of PFAS treatment facilities at two groundwater wells. • Rehabilitated 158,000 linear feet or 30 miles of residential streets in the City Dia de los Muertos Recognized as one of the Southland’s most outstanding Dia de Los Muertos events in the region, the City’s Dia de los Muertos event held at the Downey Civic Theatre featured local art, music, and dance.
19 Infrastructure 2021-2022 Highlights • Implemented Shower of Hope Program • Completion of Rancho South Campus Sports Center • Added two officers to Mental Health Team • Held first Team Up 2 Clean Up Event • Continued informing the public of COVID-19 information through social media, hotline and website • Successfully held community events such as Veterans Day, Tree Lighting, Downey One Day, & Holiday Caravans Art Exhibition at Downey City Hall Veteran’s Center at Downey TheLibraryDowney Veteran’s Center provides veterans services in education, employ ment, entrepreneurship, wellness, and family support for veterans transitioning back into society. The center is open Mondays from 1-6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Walk to School Day
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The Downey Police Department implemented this innovative program where community members can obtain a Special Needs Awareness sticker from the Downey Police Department. This sticker will alert officers that a person inside the home or vehicle may have special needs and that instructions may not be easily understood.
1st Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
Mexico en el Corazon performs at Downey Theatre
The event featured several public works, police, fire, school district vehicles and equipment including a vactor truck, sewer CCTV camera van, payloader, police cruisers and motorcycles, K-9 unit, BearCat SWAT armored vehicle, fire engines, ladder truck and ambulances.
The event provided an opportunity for kids and adults to SEE, TOUCH, EXPLORE and HONK the horns of these vehicles and equipment and learn about the important work the Downey Police, Fire and Public Works departments do for the community.
Special Needs Awareness Program
21Quality of Life, Safety & Infrastructure 97,092 AttendanceCivicDowneyTheatre 2,592,959 General Park Attendance 15,134 E-Books Borrowed 94,121 Downey Library Registered Borrrowers 284 Golf Tournaments 17 Community Events 691 Camp Participants 100% Funding to assist at least 10 homeless or potientially homeless familes by the numbers Downey City Library Distinction Downey City Library received a SEGD Global Design Award in the Wayfinding Category. “Bold colors, clear wayfinding, and nature-inspired designs bring new life and energy to this library. This refresh creates a joyful space for the community to learn, gather, and play. “ -Juror comments Downey One Day Event bringing together volunteers to serve the Downey community
22 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 Residential Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Completed rehabilitation of 121,000 linear feet or 23 miles of residential and arterial streets in the City. Telegraph Road Reconstruction
The City Council adopted the Active
Transportation Plan which enhances the viability of active transportation modes such as walking and cycling to reduce vehicle emissions such as greenhouse gas emissions and meet sustainability goals; reduce transportation system impacts; improve health and wellness of the community; and increase local economic development and civic Completedinvolvement.23 projects with a total cost of $37 million: Quality of Life, Safety & Infrastructure • Old River School Road Pavement Rehabilitation • South Downey Safe Routes to School • 3rd Street Water and Street Improvements • Concrete Repairs and ADA Improvements • 5th Street Water System Improvements • Florence Avenue Water and Street Improvements • Third Street, Smallwood Avenue and Woodruff Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation • Rehabilitated groundwater Well No. 30 and Well No. 14 • Gave away 300 fruit trees to residents • Lakewood Boulevard Sidewalk Repairs
Active Transportation Plan
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24 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 118 EnforcementCode 32 General Public Works 71 MaintenanceParks 81 Safety 5 Traffic 5 Sewer 6 SweepingStreet 65 Water 103 CartsShopping 860 Trash Pick Up 5 Parking 48 Street Lights 460 MaintenanceStreet 208 Traffic Signal 910 Graffiti 7 Housing 13 Public MaintenanceFacilities 634 MaintenanceTree City of Downey Public Service Requests Processed
BE-STELLAR Celebrates Its 2022 Cohort’s 14AccomplishmentsstudentsfromCerritos
College completed a paid internship at the Columbia Memorial Space Center as part of the BE-STELLAR program. The interns worked weekly at the Space Center in the spring and summer of 2022 and also worked with faculty mentors from the STEM division. The project began in 2020 with the National Science Foundation grants to prepare underserved college students to become STEM educators. The third and final cohort of 20 students will join as new interns in the fall. Organic Waste Recycling Grant
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) approved $158,060 award for the first round of the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program. The City continues to educate the public regarding SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling mandates. 1 Fire
25 sq.ft.2,760,000 Streets or rehabilitatedpavement 23,955 Gallons of Used Motor Oil Collected 1,300 Neighborhood Street Name Signs Installed or Repaired 130 Trees Planted 178 ADA Compliant Curb Ramps Constructed 2 New Electric Charging Stations Installed 100 Miles of Sewer Mains Cleaned 14,500 Acre-Feet of potable water delivered to City Customers by the numbers Quality of Life, Safety & Infrastructure City of Downey Recruitment Expo
National Night Out Downey Police and Fire Departments gathered for a night out to promote community awareness by educating residents about crime prevention and local resources. Special demonstrations were offered by Downey Police K-9 Unit and Downey Fire Department Coffee with a Cop
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26 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 Public Engagement Cultivate a trustworthy and participatory local government through equitable, transparent, and effective CityprocessesCouncil Goals Achieved •
Police hosted a 10-week Youth Academy Program Final adoption of the new City Council District Map Fire Department developed a public outreach plan that provides public education with a monthly theme
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27 2021-2022 Highlights • Police Department held 22nd Citizen’s Academy • Updated the City’s Title VI Program • City Council Agendas translated to Spanish • Freeway offramp clean ups • Held Business Watch Active Shooter Training Storytime with Miss Claudia at Downey Library
Downey this year’s Government Day
Youth Commissioners spearheaded
offering High school students from Downey schools the opportunity to visit City Hall to learn about local government, meet civic leaders, and share their ideas for Downey. Business Watch Active Shooter Training
Youth Commission Student Government Day
Student
Downey
28 City of Downey | Annual Report 2021-2022 9/11 Rememberance Ceremony
Community members and local officials gathered to honor the memory of the thousand lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Stations #2 and #4 Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at Fire Stations #2 and #4 - marking the end of the Measure S $67 million Neighborhood Improvement Program.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Fire
An honored tradition attended by hundreds of families enjoying snow play, holiday activities, special performances from local dance groups and the lighting of the Civic Center Tree.
29Public Engagement Veteran’s Day Ceremony Havana Nights 25,635 Enrolled in Downey Alerts 227 Neighborhood Watch Groups 501 Keep Downey Beautiful Clean Up Volunteers 14 City News/ Press Release Postings 2.3% Increase in Registered Voters 7,747 Columbia Memorial Space Center Engagements for all workshops and classes 79,933 Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior AttendanceCenter by the numbers
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