The letter writer accusing me of being cavalier regarding security around the Downtown San Mateo promenade, failed to acknowledge that I had suggested a cheaper, safer and more secure alternative. Reinforced bollards alongside the wooden planters, as simple as cement filled pipes inserted into sleeves in the ground, would likely stop a truck more effectively than the new barriers which sit on the surface. They would also pose no threat to the folks enjoying downtown, which the new barriers certainly do.
Thanks for your follow-up letter, Mr. Donnelly. There’s no excuse for not reading your initial LTE as it was short and to the point. Perhaps the letter writer in question doesn’t know what bollards are? Regardless, the City Council may want to refrain from using that same consulting company in the future. It may be cheaper for the City Council to contact you or Mr. Wackerman in the future. Or perhaps solicit residents for common sense (i.e. cheaper) solutions.
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Thanks for your follow-up letter, Mr. Donnelly. There’s no excuse for not reading your initial LTE as it was short and to the point. Perhaps the letter writer in question doesn’t know what bollards are? Regardless, the City Council may want to refrain from using that same consulting company in the future. It may be cheaper for the City Council to contact you or Mr. Wackerman in the future. Or perhaps solicit residents for common sense (i.e. cheaper) solutions.
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