Item No. 12.
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OFTHE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
OFFICE OFTHE CITY MANAGER
BY:
[email protected] 0FPARKS & RECREATION
DATE:
AUGUST 11.2O2G
APPROVALQFGTREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'SWAVANA
SUBJECT-
NIGHTS EVENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Downey'sHavana Nights event has become ustaple inthe Downtown Downey area for over 10 years.
The Havana Nights event has continued to bring the City a unique celebration of the Cuban culture and recognizes the large Cuban community in Downey. The event will feature food trucks, festival attractions, live entertainment, a family fun zone, photo area, and a beer garden. The event will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.
That the City Council:
Approve street closures for the City of Downey's Havana Nights event from 10:00 a.m. on Friday,Ootober2. 2026 to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026 along Downey Avenue and 3rd Street between the following ° Downey Avenue from 2ndStreet to4UhStreet
° 3ndStreei@LaReinaAvenue
• 3rd Street to end of south parking lot entrance of US Bank
BACKGROUND
Each year, the City of Downey offers a variety of special events for the community to enjoy, including Havana Nights. The event will include Cuban cuisine, Cuban entertainment, and activities for youth and families to experience together. The event continues to grow in popularity and brings average attendance of 8,000 participants each year to the Downtown Downey area.
ANALYSIS
For the City ofDowney'uHavana Nights event, staff recommends closing vehicular access tothe following locations, which is also reflected on the attached map.
Downey Avenue from 2ndStreet to4dhStreet
° 3n1Street 0mend ofsouth parking lot entrance ofUSBank
The proposed closure will befrom I0u.m.Friday, October 2.202S0o12:0Oa.m.Saturday, October 3.2O280o allow staff time for set-up, breakdown, and clean-up. Property owners and tenants will be notified in person by City staff .
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Quality ofLife, Safety and Infrastructure
Public Engagement
FISCAL|MPACT
Approval of the recommended action will result in an expenditure of approximately $600 from the Downtown Events General Fund, Account 10-4-4322 as previously approved in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget.
Attachments
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSED STREET CLOSURES
ATTACHMENT A