The city of Sunnyvale invites residents for an informational meeting on the downtown design plan. The community development department will discuss specific elements of the plan, including streetscape features, open space, height and density, street patterns, the protection of neighborhoods, the protection of small businesses and project implementation. A representative from Keyser Marston, a land economics consultant, will be on hand to present information and answer questions.

The meeting is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Sunnyvale Senior Center, located at 820 W. McKinley Ave. For more information, call Diana O'Dell at 408.730.7452.


City seeks input on signal system

In order to make it safer for pedestrians to cross busy intersections, the city's traffic department has installed new "countdown" pedestrian signals at the intersection of Hollenbeck and Homestead roads in a pilot test to determine if they are helpful to Sunnyvale residents.

If Sunnyvale residents find the new system helpful, the signals will be permanently installed in areas of heavy pedestrian traffic and near schools across the city.

To provide input and rate the new system, call 408.730.7415 by Nov. 15.


Safety hotline for residents' concerns

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety has set up a new hotline, 408.524.COPS (2677), for the public to

call and talk directly with personnel about public safety issues and provide feedback. The hotline is available to all members of the community on a 24-hour basis seven days a week. The service is not a replacement for dialing 911 in the event of an emergency.

Anonymity and confidentiality of any information provided on the hotline will be honored at the caller's request, officials say. For more information, call Lt. Chris Carrion at 408.730.7156 or Lt. Dave Pitts at 408.730.7122.


Auditions open for 'Cinderella'

The Sunnyvale Community Players announces auditions for their junior theater musical production of Cinderella, scheduled to be performed from Feb. 14 to Mar. 9, 2003. All roles are open for ages 8­18. The participation fee is $85 for residents and $95 for nonresidents, payable at auditions and refundable if not cast.

Auditions will be held at the Sunnyvale Community Center Theater, located at 550 E. Remington Drive, on Dec. 1 and 2, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.sunnyvaleplayers.org or call Barbara at 408.245.2729.