Item No. 18.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OFTHE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OFTHE CITY MANAGER
BY: SCOTTL0UKSHNER'POLICE CHIEF
SUBJECT- STREETCL@SURE FkEQUEST-CIT�� �F D0VVNEY'ANN
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OUT EVENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will consider approving a street closure for the Police Department to host its 13th annual National Night Out event, from 2:30 pm. to 10:00 pm. onAugust 4. 2028. The street closure will be implemented in the Civic Center Plaza area, by blocking off the roundabout on 3rd Street at Civic Center Drive. The closure of the street will prevent vehicle traffic, ensuring the safety ofstaff setting up the event and those in the community attending the event.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
Approve ustreet closure st the intersection of Civic Center Drive and 3rd Street for the City of Downey's 13th Annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
National Night Out b;mmannual community -building campaign that promotes police -community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event is celebrated across the United States on the first Tuesday evening during the month ofAugust. The Downey Police Department hosted its first National Night Out event in 2012. This year, the event will have community engagement activities, crime prevention workshops, police demonstrations' and community booths.
In the past, the proposed street closure has been approved by the City Council in order to block off vehicular
ANALYSIS
The proposed street closure would take place on Tuesday, August 4` 2026. from 2:30 pm. - 10:00 pm. This will a]|ovv staff time for set up' breakdovvn, and dean up. Staff recommends temporarily closing off vehicular access to a snna]| portion of Civic Center Drivo, as well as the roundabout on 3rd Street, including the intersection at 3rd Street and Civic Center Drive (maps included auattaohmonts).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
[]uahv of Life, Safetv8L Infrastructure
Public Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
There isnofiscal impact associated with this action.
Attachments
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — STREET CLOSURE' 1
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
13T" ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT STREET CLOSURE
CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND 3RD STREET
The proposed closure is for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. to allow staff time for set up, breakdown, clean up and the event itself.
Public works will assist with setting up and taking down at the conclusion of the event.
The A -frame barricades described throughout the street -closure proposal will have reflective material affixed to them so they are readily visible to approaching motorists after dark.
Attachment A
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT —STREET CLOSURE' 2
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
(1) A -FRAME BARRICADES WILL BE PLACED ALONG THE EAST CURB PROLONGATION OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AT THIRD STREET. IN ADDITION, IT
WILL BE REQUESTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PLACE A FIRE ENGINE ALONG THE PROLONGATION.
(2) A -FRAME BARRICADES WILL BE PLACED ON THE NORTH CURB PROLONGATION OF 3RD STREET AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PARKING LOT WEST OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUILDING
Attachment A
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — STREET CLOSURE' 3
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
(3) A -FRAME BARRICADES WILL BE PLACED ALONG THE SOUTH CURB PROLONGATION OF 3RD STREET AT THE CITY LIBRBARY PARKING LOT ON THE TURNABOUT AT CIVIC CENTER DRIVE. A POLICE UNIT WILL ALSO BE PLACED AT THE PROLONGATION.
Attachment A