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stated that although no one really likes to have speed bumps in their neighborhood, there is no <br /> inconvenience or damage to vehicles if they are traveling at 25 miles an hour or less. <br /> Laurie Merryman thanked City staff for the plan and is in agreement with the plan proposed by the <br /> City Engineer. She encouraged a yes vote from the Council on this matter. <br /> Vicki LaBarge thanked the City Council and staff for working with the neighborhood on the traffic <br /> calming plan. The steering committee did a great job and they are hoping for a yes vote from the <br /> City Council as they do not want to go back to the "drawing board." <br /> Sharon Piekarski mentions that she regularly rides her bicycle on Bernal Street. The light does not <br /> seem to detect bicycles at certain intersections so she can complete a left turn. Mr. Tassano <br /> reported that oftentimes, bikes do not have enough metal to be detected by the metal detectors at <br /> the intersections. The City has been upgrading to camera detectors which are more sensitive to <br /> bicycles. <br /> Mayor Thorne closed public comment. <br /> Councilmember Brown inquired as to the difference between speed humps, lumps, and bumps <br /> and whether there would be access for bicycles and emergency vehicles with the new traffic <br /> calming measures. Mr. Tassano explained the difference between the three, with the primary <br /> difference being height. <br /> Councilmember Olson inquired whether the City could implement measures to prevent left turn <br /> lanes from Bernal onto Independence. Mr. Tassano explained about left tum prohibitions with <br /> exclusive lanes places certain motorists in a position of potential violating the law. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown by to approve the Junipero Street and Independence Drive <br /> Traffic Calming Plan, adding crosswalkts at Mission/Junipero and bike detection at <br /> Indepenence/Bernal. Motion passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Mayor Thorne <br /> Noes: None <br /> Recuse: Councilmember Pentin <br /> Absent: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL — None. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS — None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. The Council extended a <br /> tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those <br /> who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current <br /> conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen Diaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 September 5, 2017 <br />