RSCA Membership: Renew or Activate Today

Whether you rent or own, live or work in Redwood Shores, if you want to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work, we ask that you renew your membership every year. If you are not yet a member, please get connected with your neighborhood and join now!

By now you have received RSCA’s membership letter for 2023.  As mentioned in the letter, RSCA is a nonprofit organization which has supported the entire Redwood Shores community for over 50 years through advocacy, information, community meetings, social and family event, and so much more. Please help us continue to do so by lending your support.  

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City Council to Discuss Redwood Life – July 24th @ 6PM

At the July 24th City Council of Redwood City meeting, the Council will include a Public Hearing for matters pertaining to the Redwood LIFE office project at 800-3400 Bridge Parkway. The council will be initiating a review to consider the repeal of the Westport Specific Plan in favor of a different Precise Plan Study, which would allow redevelopment of the area. 

Those who have taken interest in this matter or would like more information are encourage to attend or remotely stream this hearing.

REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 24, 6:00 p.m. 
https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639
Meeting ID: 994 8182 5639
Dial-in audio: (669) 900-6833

More information about the Redwood LIFE proposal can be found on the Redwood City website:

https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/current-projects/development-projects?id=113


Many in Redwood Shores have expressed concern with RSCA about this project, given that land developer Longfellow does not, at this time, have an approved plan for these changes to be considered.

Some may ask, what is a “Specific Plan,” and why is this topic important to Redwood Shores residents?

A Specific Plan acts as a detailed zoning and design code that regulates land use and development within that area. This Westport Specific Plan defines codes for the area known as Redwood LIFE, which is on Marine Parkway and connects to the Belmont Slough here in Redwood Shores. Originally drafted in 1995, the Westport Specific Plan included safety protocols restricting building and construction methods on this property, since the area includes 45acres of capped old landfill. Toxic materials are known to be sealed inside the barrier over this landfill. This material has been safely sealed with a clay cap, and the Westport Specific Plan regulates building designs and construction to make sure any developments on this property meet building standards to keep this cap intact. Changes to the Specific Plan would change how this carefully-regulated property is used.

There is concern about whether the City should approve moving forward with change consideration of the Westport Specific Plan without a concrete proposal plan to consider. The Council needs to understand the severity of problems which would occur if the Specific Plan were changed.

If you share these concerns over changing the Westport Specific Plan, please plan to attend the meeting on July 24th and voice your concerns.

Redwood City Planning Commission Hearing

The following information was shared by the City of Redwood City regarding a Planning Commission Hearing to be held on June 20, 2023 at 6PM. Chief among topics relevant to Redwood Shores residents will be discussion of the Redwood LIFE office project at 800-3400 Bridge Parkway. The council will discuss proposals to replace the existing Westport Specific Plan in favor of a new Precise Plan Study. which would allow redevelopment of the area.

More information about this proposal can be found on the Redwood City website:

https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/current-projects/development-projects?id=113

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RWS ALERT: Emergency Force Main Repair

A leak on SVCW’s main sewer pipeline is occurring and an emergency condition declared. Work has begun to locate and repair the leak.

Emergency Force Main Repair
Location: Redwood Shores Parkway and Marlin Drive

UPDATE: Redwood Shores Parkway eastbound lanes may still be affected in this repair project through an estimated completion date of April 21. Click for more details.

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SMC Offers Civics 101 Course

County Seeks Applicants to Free Civics 101 Course

The County of San Mateo is accepting applications for the Civics 101 Academy, a free nine-week course that provides an in-depth look at how local government works. A series of workshops and hands-on exercises offers participants with the chance to learn from top County leaders, including elected officials, and ask questions. Civics 101 also serves as a recruiting tool for the County’s numerous advisory boards and commissions. The 2022 Civics 101 Academy will run for nine consecutive Tuesday evenings, 6 to 8:30, from September 6 through November 1. Continue reading

Pavement Overlay Project

The City of Redwood City has contracted with DeSilva Gates Construction for Layout Digs and Spot Reconstruction at Lagoon & Oracle, Bridge Parkway & Quay Lane, as well as Redwood Shores, Shell, & Shearwater Parkways.  Please be patient and aware of lane closures and work equipment in these areas.  This project should be completed in July, but timelines are subject to change with little communication offered.

Show Your Cards on November 13th!

Each year, RSCA provides all homes and businesses in Redwood Shores with a RED/GREEN Disaster Signal Card designed to help emergency responders quickly assess who needs immediate help and who is OK, in a disaster scenario, and for use in drills occasionally.  This year, it was printed in the center page of this PILOT, so you can tear it out and keep it (and hopefully never need the red side). Please keep this card where you can locate it quickly. Also keep tape nearby so that you can quickly put it where it can be seen clearly from the street. This may be in a front window or on your front or garage door depending on the layout of your particular neighborhood. If you need assistance, this card will help get the quickest response. The card should not be displayed year-round.

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Emergency Preparedness

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) is dedicated to ensuring that residents and businesses are prepared for emergencies that may arise in our area.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Continue reading

Last Call: Redwood City to Conclude Redistricting Community Workshop this Saturday!

Redwood City is accepting community feedback until the last Redistricting Community Workshop, which is this coming Saturday, October 9th. Once the community workshops have concluded, the mapping phase will begin. Apart from the community survey form available on the Redistricting page, and the PDF COI placemat/map, we encourage you to provide input via email to .

Note: RSCA recommends Shores residents submit feedback to the committee indicating the preference to keep Redwood Shores as ONE district, not to be divided or somehow merged with other areas of Redwood City, to best serve our unique community interests.

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