Mayor and City Council

Mission

Proudly committed to continuously improving the quality of life for the Downey community by providing excellent service in a professional, ethical and responsible manner.

Values

Integrity | Commitment | Respect | Teamwork | Engagement | Passion | Excellence

City Council Priorities

Fiscal Responsibility

Economic Vibrancy

Efficiency and Adaptability

Quality of Life, Safety and Infrastructure

Public Engagement

July 1, 2022

Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council, Downey Residents and Friends:

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.

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.

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.

The City continued to manage an aggressive Public Works project load. This past year alone, the Department completed $37 million worth of projects, including Old 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.

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.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Scott Interim City Manager

Parks And Recreation

Public Safety

Transit

Business

Incorporation: Government: Area: City Budget FY 2022-2023:

Rio

Rives Mansion

Oldest McDonalds

Downey City Library

Downey Civic Theatre

Casa de Parlay Johnson

Wilderness Park

The District@Downey