Calendar of RSCA Events

RSCA’s Membership Drive is underway

Many thanks to all who have renewed their memberships or
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season! recently joined! You are helping support community‐building
events and advocacy for Redwood Shores! If you haven’t yet
‘Tis the season to gather with friends, family, and neighbors! For some,
renewed or signed up, please visit RSCA.org/membership to
the holidays are all about glitter and tinsel; for others, it may be an
join RSCA online. It only takes $45 to help the Shores remain
evening gathered in the kitchen, elbows deep in flour and sugar. We
a vibrant community. Join today!
want to know how you celebrate, Redwood Shores! Share photos of
your holiday decorations, recipes, and traditions with us! Please email Sunday, December 10: Santa Visits the Shores
[email protected] by Friday, January 13 and your submission may be Starts at 1 PM at the Sandpiper Community Center
included in our February issue. Come visit with neighbors and build core memories for your
If you’re looking for a way to dial up the merriment, please join us for children as they share a moment with Santa. To lend a hand,
RSCA’s Santa Visits the Shores event on Sunday, December 10th. please contact [email protected].
Come ready with your biggest smiles for a photo opportunity with
Santa and join in on other reindeer activities for the little ones!
Share your holiday decorations and traditions
Send photos of your beloved holiday decorations and
This event, along with many others throughout the year, is just one of
traditions by Friday, Jan. 13, and we may feature them in our
the ways RSCA brings the community together. Won’t you help us in
February issue. [email protected]
our efforts to keep Redwood Shores a safe and vibrant place in which
to live? It only takes $45 to support community-building events and You can always find more information about these and other
advocacy for the Shores. If you are looking for a more active role, please community events on our website at:
consider joining as a boardmember. Team work makes our RWS dream
work! Contact [email protected] for more information. RSCA.org
This December also brings numerous street projects around the Shores.
Be sure to visit rsca.org for daily updates on the streets impacted so
you can plan your day accordingly. Stay safe!
RSCA wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a peace-
ful new year ahead!

I’m Charmmy.
I’m the BEST cat in the world!

REDWOOD SHORES: We’d love to meet your pets! Send a

photo of your pet(s), and they may be featured here. Email
[email protected] with a photo and some fun facts about your
pet. Look inside for additional pet photos.
 From cutie patootie to spooky, the Shores’ REDWOOD SHORES
Jack‐o’‐Lanterns came in all sizes and flavors!
Community Association
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
This is our daughter Nozomi’s Redwood Shores, CA 94065 ‐ 1173
first Halloween, so we made
her a part of our Jack‐o‐
lantern for this year!
www.RSCA.org | [email protected]
~ Blair Williams
Board of Directors
Melanie Baldwin Ed Messinger
Nina Boire Connie Munevar
Kendra Bronstein Sue Nix
Martha Cullimore Ben Ploshay
Carol Ford Bob Slusser
Rona Gundrum Aaron Susman
Anne Hagan Steven Tsujisaka
Moonlit jack‐o’‐lantern
Don Long Shawn White
Kimberly did a bat and her 2 baby
bats. Lily carved a cat. photo submitted by
Jack carved a 2 dimensional face. J McKenna (Email us if you would like to become a board member,
serve on a committee, or volunteer for upcoming events.)
~ Kimberly Breidel
RSCA’s Board of Directors meet on the 2nd Thursday of each
month, at the Sandpiper Community Center, or online via Zoom,
depending on conditions.
Our next Board Meeting will be at 6:30pm on:

• Happy Holiday Wishes.................................................Page 1 January 11, 2024

• RSCA Events Calendar..................................................Page 1
• RSCA Membership Drive ............................................Page 1 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non‐HOA areas): For
CC&R copies & information, email: [email protected]
• Shores’ Jack‐o’‐Lanterns .............................................Page 2
• Architectural Design Board .........................................Page 4 Deadlines for The PILOT
• CERT: Who and What We Are......................................Page 4 Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of each
• Education Corner (BRSSD) ...........................................Page 6 month, with articles and artwork due by the end of the second
week of each month for the following month’s issue. Please
• RSCA Halloween Parade ..............................................Page 6
email [email protected] for a precise schedule.
• Redwood Shores Principals’ Update ..........................Page 7 PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association
• Redwood Shores Library Update...................................Page 8 The PILOT is the official monthly publication of the Redwood
• Astrophotography in the Shores .................................Page 8 Shores Community Association.
• From the Mayor: Jeff Gee..........................................Page 10 CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses
• Pets of Redwood Shores............................................Page 11 Opinions published in The PILOT are soley those of the authors
and not the expressions of RSCA unless officially and expressly
• Classified Ads.............................................................Page 12 designated.
• Redwood Shores Tennis Club ....................................Page 12
• Silicon Valley Clean Water Updates...........................Page 14
• Redwood City Council Update...................................Page 15
https://www.facebook.com/RSCAorg/
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Season’s Greetings!
The Redwood Shores Architectural Design Board would like to wish
everyone in the Shores a wonderful Holiday Season and new year!
The board is taking a well deserved break for the month of December.
Submissions for additions will resume in January. However,
applications for roofs, solar and landscaping will still be accepted in
December. The board will continue its efforts in keeping the Shores
a great place to live through 2024 and beyond! d

'CERT': Who We Are and What We Do

By Ed Messinger
Redwood Shores CERT Lead
The Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program
has been in existence for nearly forty
years. In 1985 a group of Los
Angeles fire officials traveled to Japan
to learn how Japan responded to
disastrous earthquakes. While there, the LA fire officials observed
first hand how community residents played a significant role in post-
disaster support and response, when the deadly Kyoto Earthquake
struck during their visit. Later that year LAFD officials visited
Mexico in the wake of the 8.1 Mexico City Earthquake, observing
that local citizens acted as first responders helping injured and
trapped victims.
A year later the LA Fire Department created a
CERT pilot program to teach a group of
community members about first aid, fire
suppression, search, and evacuation
techniques. During the October 1, 1987
Whittier Narrows Earthquake, city officials
saw first hand how valuable the CERT
program could be and stepped up to support
it. In 1993 CERT became part of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
offering to communities nationwide.
In Redwood Shores we have a Team of 36 active FEMA Certified
CERT members! We are all CERT Academy graduates where we
were trained in: CERT Organization, Disaster Preparedness,
Medical Treatment, Light Search & Rescue, Fire & Utility Safety,
and Disaster Psychology. We also continue to re-train each year to
keep our skills fresh and ready to use. In the event there is a major
disaster, we would be ‘activated’ to report to an Incident Command
Post here in Redwood Shores, and from there we would send CERT
Teams out into our neighborhoods to provide first responder help
until professional help (Paramedic, Fire, Police) arrives. Even then,
we would likely support the professional responders in some
capacity, under their direction.
If you are interested in joining our Redwood Shores CERT Team,
the next CERT Academy will be offered sometime this coming
Spring. Watch for that announcement in the Pilot around the
March/April time frame!
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 robust arts programs. Additionally, these funds can be used to foster
CA Voters Pass Prop 28, Supports partnerships that promote arts education within the District.
Arts and Music in Schools Administrative Needs: Up to 1% of the allocated funds may be used for
administrative purposes, ensuring the smooth operation and effective
Dan Deguara, BRSSD Superintendent management of the arts education program.
In a promising development for arts education, California voters gave their Empowering Local Communities What we do know about Prop 28 is
resounding approval to Proposition 28 on November 8, 2022. Known as its unwavering commitment to growing arts programs across the state.
"The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability However, the success of this initiative doesn't rest solely on the state's
Act," this initiative marks a significant commitment to nurturing creativity shoulders. Community engagement is at the heart of Prop 28. It seeks to
and expression in our schools. We’d like to share a little bit more about empower local communities, including parents, educators, and other
how it will impact our students. stakeholders, in determining their unique priorities for arts education. As
Proposition 28: A Lifeline for Arts Education a part of our work, we’ve surveyed our community and have convened a
committee that will be working to recommend our next steps. If you
Prop 28 is a game-changer for the arts and music education landscape in would like to share your thoughts with us, please feel free to email
California. It compels the state to establish an ongoing program that will [email protected].
provide steady support for arts instruction in schools. This funding
promises to breathe new life into arts education, enriching the lives of The Journey Ahead
students and bolstering the cultural fabric of our community. While we have a clear picture of Prop 28’s intent and allocation guidelines,
Dollars and Sense there are still some aspects that remain uncertain. The exact dollar
allocation for Prop 28 funds has not yet been finalized by the state, and
One of the most crucial aspects of Prop 28 is the allocation of funds. The schools must navigate the “supplement vs. supplant” guidelines in
estimated budget is set at approximately $112 per pupil, which translates coordination with local dollars. These complexities make it essential for
to around $450,000 for the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. schools and communities to stay informed and engaged as the
These funds are intended to support and enhance arts education in various implementation of Prop 28 unfolds.
ways:
Prop 28 is a beacon of hope for arts education in California. By providing
Teacher Support: A significant 80% of the funds will be dedicated to dedicated funding and emphasizing community involvement, it paves the
employing certificated or classified teachers and teacher's aides who will way for students to enjoy a holistic education that includes the arts. As
champion arts education within the District. This ensures that qualified we eagerly anticipate further details on fund allocation and navigate the
personnel are available to teach and guide students in the world of arts and nuances of implementation, it is vital for communities, schools, and
music. stakeholders to collaborate and shape the future of arts education in
Resources and Partnerships: 19% of the funding will be allocated to California. Together, we can create a brighter and more creative future for
procure instructional materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for our students. d

RSCA Halloween Parade 2023

The RSCA Halloween Parade at Marlin Park was a
wonderful success! It was great to see all the children and
adults dressed up in costumes and having fun! The
children enjoyed getting treats and taking photos with
the Good Witch.
Thank you to RSCA Board Members and Girl Scout
Troops 62554 & 62072, led by Shannon Moon, and
Troops 61761 & 61870, led by Anthony Cerna, for
your amazing help throughout the event. Thank you to
the Redwood City Police Department and to the Vano
Maurry Real Estate Team for setting up booths with
candy and treats. Many thanks to the Redwood City Fire
Department Station 20 for bringing their fire engine.
It was such a fun way to start the Halloween festivities!

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 BRET EVANS
282 Redwood Shores Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94065
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(650) 722-6555 and partnership throughout the year. Your support
[email protected]
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with your loved ones. Happy Holidays!

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RWS Schools: Community Workshops Scheduled for Feedback on Facilities

Gloria Higgins, Principal, Sandpiper School
schools to ensure every member of the Shores and BRSSD
Matthew Nagle, Principal, Redwood Shores Elementary
communities has an opportunity to contribute their input and
feedback as we modernize our schools.There is also a survey available

D
ecember is always an exciting month at
at http://bit.ly/brssd-facilities-survey.
Sandpiper and Redwood Shores schools as our
students, staff, and school communities We want to thank all members of the Redwood Shores Community
continue to celebrate holidays such as Christmas and Association for their support of our schools as 2024 arrives. We invite
Hanukkah with concerts, assemblies, and classroom you to attend one of our Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
activities. Though December is often considered the Information Nights on January 30, January 31, or February 1, and our
beginning of the holiday season, many of our classrooms Middle School Information Night on January 18. All the presentations
have spent the last month exploring holidays from all will be virtual, look for more information at https://brssd.org/online-
over the world, including Thanksgiving, Diwali, Día de enrollment. d
los Muertos, and Halloween.
Sandpiper and Redwood Shores students and staff go
on vacation beginning December 21 and ending in the
new year when everyone returns January 9. The school will be closed
during that time, and our playgrounds and basketball courts will be
available for community use. We thank you in advance for putting
trash or recyclables in the appropriate receptacles so that everyone in
the community can enjoy our facilities.
Speaking of facilities, we do have a couple of important updates. First,
did you know that school facilities are available for reservation by
community organizations? Take advantage of this opportunity by
visiting https://www.brssd.org/facilities-home for more information
on how to reserve space. Second, the Belmont-Redwood Shores School
District has begun holding a series of Community Workshops at all
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Astrophotography in the Shores DEC EMBER 2 0 2 3
By Kumar Srinivasan
As we close out the old year and usher in the new one, we
tend to take stock of our personal lives, including hopes
and aspirations for the New Year ahead—a time of
forming perspectives. In that mindset, I wanted to share
one of my favorite deep-sky photos, one that I took right
from my deck in light-polluted Redwood Shores. Every time I look at this
pic, the fact that I am able to see this far out into the deep recesses of space
and time astounds me & leaves me with perspective! Read on...
Make, Create, Collaborate
December is the perfect 琀me to get crea琀ve
The accompanying pic is a ~ 1
degree patch of sky in the with gi昀 giving and to relax during the hec琀c
constellation Pegasus (the winged holiday season!
horse). There are nearly a dozen
galaxies in this tiny patch of sky
Adult Makers: DIY Herbal Tea
that my telescope + camera were Tuesday December 5  3pm
able to pick out and resolve (to see Learn about
an annotated version, see my various tea herbs,
website at the link posted below).
and create your own
The most prominent of these galaxies is NGC7331 (the spiral galaxy on
the left) which has sometimes been described as the “Milky Way’s twin” custom tea blend.
due to similarity in size and structure. The distance to NGC7331? Nearly For ages 16+.
50 MILLION light years or 300 billion billion miles (not a typo), that is
3 followed by 20 zeros! What’s more, some of the other blobs of light
Art Salon
recorded in this pic are from even more distant galaxies, some 300 to 400 Tuesday December 12  3pm
MILLION light years away! Join us for a drop-in freehand
How do you grasp distances like that? One way to think of this is that sketching and drawing
when the light that arrived at my camera left those galaxies, all the session. All ages and
continents on Earth were contiguous in the form of one supercontinent
abili琀es are welcome!
called Pangea. In terms of life on Earth, amphibians had just evolved into
reptiles, and a pre-mammalian vertebrate group called the synapsids
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
dominated the land; dinosaurs were still several tens of millions of years
in the future! Music with Val
The power of astronomy to provide perspective is immense, because by SAT DEC 2  11am  Redwood Shores Branch Library
looking out into the far reaches of the Universe, we are also looking back ChatGPT in Your Job Search with Phase2Careers
into the vast sweeps of time. Our personal lives and milestones seem trivial TUE DEC 5  6pm  Online Program
in this perspective. No wonder it has been said that astronomy is a
“humbling and character building experience!” STORYTIMES
More info on this pic included an annotated version can be found at my TUESDAYS  6:30pm  Pajama Time Stories  All Ages
website www.thestarryknight.net. Clear skies & Peace on Earth! THURSDAYS  10:30am  Toddler/Preschool Storytime  Ages 1-5
Kumar Srinivasan is a cutting-edge Materials Scientist by day and ancient photon THURSDAYS  11:30am  Tiny Tales  Ages 0-12 months
hunter by night. While he was peripatetic during his youthful years, he is happy to report
back to the Galactic Federation that his cosmic address is now firmly entrenched in Winter Tradi琀ons Story琀mes
Redwood Shores on Planet Earth. 😉 From December 11–16, our story琀mes will feature books
about holiday celebra琀ons from around the world (and
near you!). Learn about neighbors that celebrate Hanukkah,
Christmas, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas and more.
STORYTIME BREAK: December 18 through January 7
All Redwood City Libraries will be closed
Sunday, December 24, 2023  Monday, December 25, 2023
Tuesday, December 26, 2023  Sunday, December 31, 2023
Monday, January 1, 2024  Tuesday, January 2, 2024
 To register and learn more, visit
www.redwoodcity.org/libraryevents

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01527235. All material presented herein is intended for
informational purposes only and is compiled from sources
deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price,
gift you’ve given us is helping us secure our home.
condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice.
No statement is made as to accuracy of any description.
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 Reminder to Get Wet Weather Prepared
From The Mayor residence upon entry. Our commitment to
Top 10 Storm Preparation Tips:
homelessness initiatives has yielded progress over
Jeff Gee the past few years, attracting regional and state 1) Clear gutters and catch basins of debris and
leaves.
resources through innovative and effective
Redwood City approaches to address this complex challenge. Visit 2) For property owners with natural creek
Greetings, www.RedwoodCity.org/Homelessness for more beds, clear creek beds of debris.
Here’s to a wonderful 2023 and may 2024 bring information. 3) Sign‐up for emergency alerts and notifications
happiness and success to all. This month, I am Updated User Fees Effective January 2024 The at www.RedwoodCity.org/SMCAlert.
pleased to provide you with several updates. City provides many types of general services to our 4) Build a storm kit. Keep emergency supplies
communities. The General Fund provides some in your home, at work, and in your car, and
What is the City doing to support our residents
services can be classified as providing global discuss emergency plans with your family.
experiencing homelessness? In October, the City
Council convened a study session to share updates community benefit, while user fee revenue typically 5) Build a sandbag wall to channel water to a
on our expanded homeless outreach strategy, efforts fund others that provide a more direct benefit to a drain or gutter.
to reduce the impact of homeless encampments, specific group or individual. We last took a 6) Have plywood, plastic sheeting, and other
and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023–24. We leverage comprehensive review of user fees in 2018. This emergency building materials available in
the Countywide homeless services system to past year, we contracted with Matrix Consulting advance and keep handy for waterproofing.
prevent and address homelessness, ensuring Group to conduct an updated Fee Study to identify 7) Notify San Mateo County Mosquito and
permanent housing opportunities. Additionally, the true cost of providing services today. We also Vector Control District of any standing water
Redwood City has invested in supplementary took this opportunity to ensure that the City is issues.
strategies to maximize County resources. This accurately charging fees for services provided. This 8) Learn more about the City’s rain barrel
includes expanding mobile shower and laundry includes not only updating the current fees, but also rebates to save rain water for residential
services, conducting weekly trash and debris pick- adding new fees for services currently provided but gardening and other uses.
up at encampments, and deploying civilian not being charged for, as well as eliminating fees on 9) Know your flood zone designation and your
outreach teams to connect with homeless residents. the books for services no longer offered by the City. specific flood hazard.
One key achievement is that, as of September, the Please visit www.RedwoodCity.org/Fees for 10) Plan in advance to assist your neighbors or
City has successfully transitioned 29% of our additional information. have them help you!
homeless residents to shelter or permanent housing. Stay safe and, as always, don’t hesitate to reach out Visit www.RedwoodCity.org/StormPrep to
Moreover, around 45% of those entering the to me at [email protected] with comments or learn more!
Navigation Center reported Redwood City as their concerns.

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 Want to see your pet featured here? We’d love to meet your bonus family members! Send pet
The Pets of Redwood Shores photos to [email protected], and remember to include a few fun facts about them, too.
Zoey Bennie, 2
Zoey is a Brazilian girl who lives in the He loves chasing balls, playing tug-o-war
Shores. She is absolutely loved by our and meeting other dogs and people in
neighborhood and is a big fan of our the Shores. He loves affection, especially
beautiful sunsets! You can find her in friendly pets and belly rubs. Bennie has
the evenings going for a walk with her his family trained to pay the cheese tax
mommy in her stroller! when the refrigerator door opens.
~ Caroline Kukolj ~ Janet Dahlberg

Koda, 1 Dood
He loves going on walks in the Shores Dood has been a RWS resident for
where he finds all kinds of interesting almost 15 years. He has worked as a
smells and things to watch, like birds greeter at Artistic Tile and Stone all this
and squirrels! He loves playing with time. He loves visiting the beautiful
his family and meeting new people. parks in Redwood Shores. He no longer
~ Sarah Calderon chases geese though.
~ Tony & Cynthia Campanile

Balto, 1.5 years Sparky

-Loves eating ice cubes and playing Sparky is our cuddly fur baby who loves
fetch with his favorite ball. to take walks around the neighborhood
-Loves to make his presence known to and play with small dogs.
people walking by (by barking). ~ The Quesada Family
-If he's not barking at the Amazon
truck, you can find him on the Bay
Trail! (Cover) Charmmy’s photo was
~ Alvin Joya-Campos submitted by Sabrina & Dardy.

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By Monique Seibel
The November tournament was held on Veterans Day, and we had an
almost complete roster, though with more women than men. That
meant a lot of rounds were women’s doubles, and the remaining were
mixed. Most players had five rounds of 8-game sets, but some
defaulted the fifth round due to too long a time sitting out and cooling
down as they waited for other sets to finish up. Nevertheless it was
great fun and great exercise.
The social last month was lunch at Blue Oak Brewery in San Carlos. This year a bonus tournament has been scheduled for December 9,
Most of the players gathered there after the tournament to enjoy local weather permitting. Then RSTC goes dormant until Membership
craft beer and some Brazilian fare from the food truck on the premises. Mania in March, though the drop-ins will continue (again, weather
Winners in the women’s draw were Mukta Sood, in first place with permitting). We’ve switched to our winter schedule for those: Saturday
29 games won, and Monique Seibel in second place, with 26. The and Sunday mornings from 8:00-10:30 A.M., both held at Shorebird
score was identical in the men’s draw, with Sandi Sammaddar racking Courts. You don’t have to be a member to attend a drop-in (but we
up 29 games and Eugene Sivadas 26. hope you’ll have so much fun you’ll want to join).
Thanks to the usual crew that makes these tournaments possible: Bob For more information, or to join, please visit www.rstc.org. Let’s play
Evans, Rick Chiu, Barb Urrutia, Tracie Pon and many others. tennis!

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Have a message to share? The Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores invites
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noon every Monday at Divino in Belmont (in person or
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landed our dream home at a reasonable
price. We highly recommend them!”
— Kendall & Zach, Redwood City

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 Greetings Redwood Shores,
With great pleasure, I am so proud to announce that Silicon
Valley Clean Water was recently named the recipient of
three national awards for our RESCU program Gravity
Pipeline project and one as “Inspired Owner.” The awards
were given by Design Build Institute of America (DBIA),
which is the leading authority on the design build project
delivery method. The honorable awards received include:
1. Award of Merit in the Water/Wastewater sector
2. Award of Excellence (basically, the best project in
Water/Wastewater sector)
3. Best in Design – this award is primarily earned by the
Design-Build team of Barnard/Bessac and Arup though SVCW’s project team contributed significantly
to the design
In addition, DBIA selected SVCW as the inaugural recipient of their new I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D. Owner
award. This is what DBIA’s Executive Director writes about this award:
Just when you thought you couldn’t be prouder of this extraordinary project, DBIA has more good
news! As the project Owner, Silicon Valley Clean Water is being acknowledged for a new award category
called the I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D Owner (or our Innovative Newcomer Showcasing Preparedness, Insight,
Readiness and Enduring Diligence.) The I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D Owner will be celebrated as a newcomer to
design-build that truly embraced the importance of the mental shift and culture needed to be successful,
and one that took the time to prepare before jumping in, resulting in an exceptional first-time
experience and project.
With that, I want to express my appreciation to Redwood Shores for the partnership throughout the
construction phase. Functional testing of all three Front of Plant facilities—Headworks, Surge and
Flow Splitter Shaft and Receiving Station—was completed in September 2023. These tests formed a
critical part of the startup and commissioning process of each facility. We also completed switchover
from the existing 54-inch force main, which has carried raw wastewater to the main treatment plan for
over 40 years, to the newly constructed gravity pipeline. With all of these significant milestones, this
will close out our series of monthly updates provided through The PILOT. Rest assured, when we are
ready to hold our official ribbon-cutting, we will let you know, and look forward to celebrating with
you. Until then, we invite you to visit our website for more information http://www.svcw-rescu.org.
Again, many thanks for your partnership and support, and we wish you a happy and healthy 2024.
We are always here if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Teresa Herrera,
Manager, SVCW

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RW City Council Report: Development Projects in RWS
By Rona Gundrum • 10 Twin Dolphin: growing from 262,000 SF to 654,000 SF.
In the November issue of the Pilot, Thus, 377,000 SF of existing office space in the Shores will become
Mayor Gee updated the community on 1,053,500 SF of office and life science development in the near future.
the Redwood Life Life Science Project. And this is just in Redwood Shores! There are over 3.5M SF of life
To recap, City staff is evaluating a science development completed, in-process or in the pipeline for San
proposal from the consultant team who Carlos; 1.9M SF proposed for Belmont along Shoreway Road and
will lead the review of the project, Island Parkway near the Belmont Sports Complex.
community engagement, and conduct These, plus life science developments planned in Redwood City and
an economic analysis. north to South San Francisco brings the total to approximately 25M
Staff expects to finalize the scope of SF of life science space. In fact, moments before submitting this update,
work and contract and bring the contract to the City Council in late I received a report of another new 1.7M SF life science development
November/early December. Upon Council acceptance of the contract, on Terminal Court in South San Francisco, so the number keeps
work would begin with preparing an environmental sensitivity analysis growing!
and a community engagement plan. Community workshops and events These staggering figures and the impacts on the jobs/housing
will likely begin in early 2024. The environmental studies and imbalance, traffic, environment and quality of life for Shores residents
community input will guide the development of project alternatives is why RSCA and Save the Shores are actively involved in monitoring
for the site. the developments and advocating for the community. However, we
Other office/life science development projects in the Shores that are cannot do it alone. It is important for the community to stay informed
either underway, approved, or in the pipeline include: and be engaged. Together we can shape the future of the Shores and
• 200 Twin Dolphin Drive: replacing a 54,000 SF office maintain the quality of life that makes Redwood Shores a great place
development with 202,000 SF to live, work and learn.
• 1 (& 3) Twin Dolphin: replacing 61,000 SF with a 197,500 SF
Rona Gundrum serves as a boardmember on RSCA and Save the Shores.
office building, and
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