HomeMy WebLinkAbout052025-06.6 RONEN, SHAYNA EMAIL 051925
194 Diablo Road Danville, CA 94526
May 19, 2025
Danville Town Council
510 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
Public Comment re: May 20, 2025 Town Council Meeting - Agenda Item 6.6
Dear Mayor Morgan and Members of the Danville Town Council,
I'm writing on behalf of I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center to share a few thoughts ahead of
the May 20th Town Council meeting regarding potential parking changes at 194 Diablo Road
(Agenda Item 6.6).
As a local nonprofit rooted in the heart of Danville, we're proud to be part of this vibrant
downtown community. Every weekday afternoon and evening, more than 200 children and their
families walk through our doors - eager to learn, perform, and express themselves through the
arts. As our small business continues to grow, we feel fortunate to serve our families and to
contribute to the creative spirit that makes Danville such a special place.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to have met recently with Transportation Manager Allan
Shields, and we truly appreciate the Town’s efforts to improve roadway safety for
everyone—drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. That said, we do want to share some ideas
that may help balance those safety goals with the needs of our students and families.
The two parking spaces directly in front of I Can Do That! at 194 Diablo Road are used
throughout peak hours for student drop-offs and pick-ups. While we understand that traffic flow
and congestion are growing concerns, we also worry that eliminating these spaces - by
installing a red curb - may unintentionally create confusion and challenges for families trying to
safely get their children in and out of our programs.
If the Council does move forward with approving a red curb at 194 Diablo Road, we respectfully
ask that the change go into effect in September, after our busy summer camp season. That
would give us the time we need to communicate with families and adjust our procedures
accordingly.
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Alternatively, we’d welcome the chance to revisit the item with Town Staff to consider additional
ideas—like the possibility of creating a designated loading zone in front of the Performing Arts
Center while adjusting the left turn pocket into the BevMo lot at 155 Diablo Road, which could
potentially open up enough space to preserve parking while improving traffic flow and safety.
Looking ahead, we’d love to work with the Town to explore longer-term solutions together. One
idea might be looking at how Front Street could better serve as a drop-off zone for our alternate
entrance. Another option could be adding a four-way stop at Rose and Linda Mesa, near the
Rose Street Parking Lot—a crossing point frequently used by students and families on their way
to the Performing Arts Center. This could significantly improve safety at an intersection that is
often misinterpreted or questioned by pedestrians and drivers alike.
We plan to be a cornerstone of downtown Danville for decades to come and truly appreciate
your collaboration in thinking creatively about how to best support downtown activity and ensure
safety for all community members
Finally, I’d like to extend a warm invitation for you to visit I Can Do That! anytime. We’d love to
give you a tour, introduce you to some of our talented young performers, and share more about
the exciting work we’re doing with Danville’s students.
Thank you so much for your time, your care for the community, and your consideration of our
thoughts.
Warmly,
Shayna Ronen
Executive Director
I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
shayna@icandothatpac.org
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