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TransportationCommission | 2013-01-23 | 2 | Bay Farm Island Loop Trail Brochure Commissioner Vargas read from a certification of appreciation stating that the City of Alameda Public Works Department awards this certificate to Kelly Hosokawa in recognition of her contribution to the Bay Farm Island Loop Trail. He thanked Ms. Hosokawa for her efforts to make the City of Alameda a better place to walk and bicycle. He was able to use the map while riding a new bicycle purchased just a few weeks ago, and stated that the map is a great way to log exercise. Along with the creation of the document, publication and distribution, he wanted to acknowledge Kelly Hosokawa and presented her with the certification of appreciation by the City of Alameda Public Works Department. 4. Consent Calendar 4A. Meeting Minutes - November 28, 2012 4B. Proposed Neptune Park Path Conceptual Layout 4C. Additional Proposed City CarShare Pod on Santa Clara Avenue at Webster Street and Removal of One Metered Parking Space 4D. Review Proposed Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-7.15a, Related to Bicycle Parking Space Requirements to Comply with the City's Bicycle Facility Design Standards Commissioner Vargas called for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Bertken moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 5. New Business 5A. Traffic Calming Improvements on Otis Drive between Mound Street and High Street Staff Naclerio presented the staff report. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comment. Additionally, he acknowledged an email comment sent to the Commission from Board member John Knox White of the Alameda Planning Board. Susan Davis, Bayview resident, had children who went to Frank Otis Elementary and she walked her children to school almost everyday. She remembered that crossing Otis Drive was a terrifying feat. The cars traveled too fast and since it is a four lane state highway, many drivers do not obey the rules such as when one lane stops then the other lanes should stop. She pointed out that glare is a major problem during the morning commute hours (approximately 8 am) when Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 14 | TransportationCommission/2013-01-23.pdf |