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Redwood Shores Levee Cleanup
At the end of each August, your Redwood Shores Community Association has sponsored our Annual Levee Cleanup. To benefit the environment, the community bonds together to help beautify the nearly seven miles (yes, 7 miles!) of levee surrounding the Shores. And we need all the help we can get to cover those seven miles.
Date: Saturday, August 26
Time: 8:00 am until noon
Place: Mariner Park, Redwood Shores, CA 94065
(click here for a MAP)
Fuel up breakfast bars and water before starting,
Return between 10:30-11:30 to relax and meet with neighbors
Sounds of the Shores 2023
Sundays this Summer, Marlin Park is the place to party! Join your friends and neighbors for the Redwood Shores summer concert series.
Hosted by RSCA, the Sounds of the Shores summer concert series takes place once a month throughout the summer on Sunday afternoons for three great nights in Marlin Park.
Final Show of the Season:
August 20th, 5PM @ RWS Marlin Park
THE COCKTAIL MONKEYS!
National Night Out
Come meet your neighbors and learn about the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at this year’s National Night Out!
Stop by the Redwood Shores Library (399 Marine Parkway) to socialize with neighbors, chat about matters pertaining to Redwood Shores, meet your local law enforcement representatives, review for emergency supply options with CERT, and just have a fun Summer night out with those who live in your neighborhood. Our local Girl Scouts will also be at the event to talk about coyote awareness.
Tuesday, August 1st, 6:00–7:30 PM
Redwood Shores Branch Library
Additional events of National Night Out may be held even closer to your home than the Redwood Shores Branch Library. Be sure to check with your local homeowners association to find out if a National Night Out event is also being held in your vicinity.
(The Sandpiper Lagoon HOA has scheduled a National Night Out get-together, which is being held between Waterside Circle and Avocet Drive.)
National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, and fosters Redwood City’s sense of community.
*Note: The meeting space is provided as a community service by the City of Redwood City. The City neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individual or organizations.
For more information about National Night Out in Redwood City and nationally, visit the Redwood City National Night Out link or the official National Night Out website.
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.
The PILOT: July 2023
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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
Those who have taken interest in this City Planning project or would like more information are encourage to attend or remotely stream this hearing. Continue reading
The PILOT: June 2023
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The PILOT: May 2023
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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.