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Residents urge extra protections near school crosswalks; resident recounts armed home robbery and asks about neighborhood watch
Summary
Public commenters asked the council to improve pedestrian safety near Alice L Elementary (suggesting flexible delineator posts) and a resident described an armed robbery at his home, questioned neighborhood‑watch signage and sought police follow‑up; the police chief explained neighborhood watch is community‑run and offered crime‑prevention assistance.
During the meeting’s public‑comment period and later during the police operations item, two residents raised safety concerns the council and police said they would follow up on.
Corey Slatengren described near‑misses at a crosswalk on Santa Rita Frontage Road adjacent to Alice L Elementary School, saying drivers sometimes cross a double yellow line minutes before school starts and that no crosswalk supervisor is present. Slatengren urged installing 36‑inch flexible delineator posts to prevent vehicles from crossing into the crosswalk and improve student safety. City staff said they had received an email and would follow up with the resident within a day or two and consult the city manager and public‑works staff about possible solutions.
Later, Arthur Asimov recounted that his family — Pleasanton residents for more than 25 years — were victims of an armed home robbery on March 4. He said police had not located recordings or camera evidence around his house and asked whether neighborhood watch signs in his area were city‑issued and what "immediately report" on a sign means in practice. Chief Afelar said neighborhood watch is organized by residents, not run by the city; the city supports such groups with training and a crime‑prevention officer who can perform safety reviews and provide guidance. Chief Afelar and Mayor Balch offered to connect the resident with the department’s crime‑prevention staff after the meeting.
Ending: Council and police staff said they would follow up with the residents about crosswalk safety options and connect the robbery victim with the crime prevention officer for additional support and a possible security review.
