SPRING:

Its Just Around the Corner

* Did you know that we may have a new charter high school
coming to the Shores, to be built on the Oracle Campus,
for up to 500 students in grades 9-12? There are lots of
questions, and RSCA is trying to organize an event in April
where you can get some answers. Watch your email or check
our web site, and well have more details in next months
issue of The PILOT.
* Did you know that planning has started to expand
Sandpiper Elementary to accomodate more students on that
campus? Theres more information this month on Page 11.
* Did you know that Redwood City Public Works will hold
an open meeting on March 23rd to give the Shores a chance
to discuss projects planned and in process. See Page 14.
* And, of course, EGGstravaganza RSCAs annual egg hunt
for Shores kids is coming up. EGGstravaganza starts at
1:00pm SHARP and SERIOUSLY its over in a minute!
Here are a few pictures from last years EGGstravaganza:

Calendar of RSCA Events

EGGstravaganza
RSCAs spring egg hunt

Saturday, March 19 th ,
1:001:01pm

BEONTIME: all the eggs

will disappear in a minute!

Sounds of the Shores summer concerts,

June 12 th , July 17 th , and August 21 st
(all on Sundays, 57pm, in Marlin Park)

RSCAs Annual Levee Cleanup,

Saturday, August 27 th , 8:00am noon
(Get this date on you calendars now; plan to come
out and help us clean up around our levees.)

Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29 th , 1:00pm

And, of course, Santa will be back in the Shores

again next year, Sunday, Dec. 11th (tentative)
You can always nd more information about these
and other community events on our web site at

RSCA.org.

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REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

RSCA.org
2016 Officers
PRESIDENT
Sue Nix
VICE PRESIDENT
Jim Cvengros
SECRETARY
Lynn Kathleen Adams
TREASURER
Bob Slusser
PAST PRESIDENT
Harris Rogers

SueNix@rsca.org
JimCvengros@rsca.org
LynnAdams@rsca.org
BobSlusser@rsca.org
HarrisRogers@rsca.org

Board of Directors Members

Lynn Adams
Nina Boire
Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Don Long
Mike Mancusi

Its Spring!...................................................Page 1

Sue Nix
Connie Munevar
Clemencia Rodriguez
Harris Rogers
Bob Slusser
Andrew Young

RSCAs Board of Directors meet at the

Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd Thursday of
each month, 7:00 p.m. Our next Board Meeting will be:

March 10, 2016

Calendar of RSCAs Events........................Page 1

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (non-HOA areas):

From The Mayor........................................Page 5

Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Sue Nix
For CC&R copies & information, email adb@rsca.org

Its Elementary / Schools Update...............Page 5

Walk-through Sandpiper Site March16 ..Page 11

DEADLINES for The PILOT

Sunset Magazine at History Museum......Page 12

Deadline for space reservation is normally the end of the first

week of each month for the following months issue.

Preventing Theft in the Shores.................Page 14

Meet City Public Works, Mar. 23 ...........Page 14
Library Events Calendar ..........................Page 19
Classified Ads...........................................Page 20
Water Conservation Classes in RWC......Page 21
END NOTES .........................................Page 22
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Email <ThePILOT@rsca.org>
for a precise schedule.
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association
The PILOT is the official monthly publication
of the Redwood Shores Community Association

Circulation: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses

Opinions published in The PILOT are solely those of the
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so
officially & expressly designated.

FROM REDWOOD CITYS MAYOR

My experiences over the
last six years on the
Redwood City Council,
and now as the Mayor,
are amongst the most
rewarding Ive had
serving my community.
The challenges that
come with serving in
this capacity are far outweighed by the joy I get
from serving.
As I am out and about
in the community, there
Mayor John Seybert
are two questions that I
City of Redwood City
often get asked:
1. What does a City Councilmember do?
2. How do you nd time for your duties as a
Councilmember?
What does a City Councilmember do? While each one of
us bring unique strengths, experiences, and backgrounds
to our service on the Council, there are general similarities
when it comes to our service on the Council.
First, a little background about local government in
Redwood City. Redwood City is a Council/Manager form
of government. The City Council, elected by the voters in
Redwood City, serves essentially as a Board of Directors
for the City. We provide vision, strategic direction, policy
guidance, and high-level oversight for the City. We hire
(appoint) a City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
Our City Manager, Melissa Stevenson-Diaz, acts as the
CEO and directs day-to-day activities of the staff
through her department heads. I may be biased, but we
have the best City employees anywhere!
Being a Councilmember is an UNPAID position. We
receive no compensation for our service and almost all
Councilmembers past and present have always had other
full time jobs!
We spend each day at our day job (full-time
employment) or on a full-time list of things to do, serving
part-time in our role as Councilmembers. On top of
having an average of about 2 council meetings per month
(every other Monday night at 7pm at City Hall), each of
us serves on over 10 boards and committees where we work
on issues in Redwood City, San Mateo County, and
statewide; this involves the need to spend additional time
(continues on Page 8

ITS ELEMENTARY
With spring around the corner, we are busy registering
students, planning for the 2016-17 school year, and
continuing our outreach efforts regarding the planned
project at Sandpiper School.

Expansion at Sandpiper School

Last month, the school board authorized a conceptual
design for the facilities expansion and authorized program
development at Sandpiper to include grades 6, 7, and 8.
We are excited about this project because it will continue
to provide capacity in Redwood Shores for all Redwood
Shores students, and it will provide a local public school
option for students in grades 6-8, reducing the daily traffic
to and from Ralston Middle School.
We have scheduled a community meeting for Saturday,
March 12, at 3pm, for anyone interested in learning more
about the specifics of the project, asking questions, and
providing input. We will walk through the proposed
expansion site on the Sandpiper campus and then host a
discussion session with school district leaders. (See Page 11
for a preliminary site map and more details.)
This month, the Board will meet on March 3 and 31
(6:15pm, 2960 Hallmark Drive, Belmont) to continue to
receive updates on the project, and we are regularly posting
information regarding the project on our website,
brssd.org.

Strategic Plan
We are also continuing to pursue our Districts strategic
plan. This plan was developed last year by parents, staff,
and community members to ensure that the school district
is preparing our students for their future in a rapidly
changing and internationally connected world.
This year is our first year of
implementation, and we are
focused on instilling a
mindset for learning. Not
surprisingly, the first job in
preparing our students for a
changing world is teaching
them a productive mindset
for lifelong learning. We are
basing our efforts on the
research of Stanford professor
Carol Dweck.
(continues on Page 8)
Dr. Michael Milliken, Superintendent
Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.

Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
278 Redwood Shores Parkway
(Next to the Nob Hill Market)

Redwood Shores, CA 94065

Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564

www.DocRocky.com

Heavy Drinking Linked to Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in men worldwide and almost 2/3 of cases
are in advanced stages by the time they are detected. A number of risk factors have long
been associated with oral cancer including smoking, human papilloma virus (HPV),
gender and age. Recently, heavy drinking has also been linked to oral cancers, especially when occurring in conjunction
with other risk factors.
The term "oral cancer" refers to cancers of the lip, tongue, floor of mouth, tonsils and soft palate. If you notice any sores,
swelling or discolorations that do not heal on their own after two weeks it is important that you consult your dentist. Early
detection can greatly increase your chances of a full and speedy recovery.
The vast majority of oral cancer cases are linked to tobacco use, and the greater frequency and duration of use of tobacco
products is directly proportional to increase in risk of oral cancer. Heavy drinking can also increase your risk of oral cancer,
but it is the combination of tobacco use and heavy drinking which really causes your risk to skyrocket. It has been estimated
that this combination can cause up to a 100-fold increase in your risk of oral cancer.
Men are about twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer and the average age at the time of diagnosis is 62 years. It
has been estimated that HPV -- which is usually associated with cervical cancer - is responsible for 20 to 30 percent of oral
cancers. If you develop oral cancer, you dentist may suggest a number of dental treatment options, including surgically
removing the affected cells, radiation or chemotherapy.
Remember, early detection is indispensible in fighting oral cancer so consult your dentist immediately if you notice any
irregularities that do not disappear within two weeks. Your dentist can provide an oral cancer exam at each of your regular
dental visits.
Yours Truly, Dr. Rocky Dhaliwal

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

WHAT WE DO
(continued from Page 5)
reading and studying information
for each of these meetings.
Finally, we represent Redwood
City at a wide variety of events
celebrating cultural activities,
non-profits, businesses, schools,
community members, etc.
How do we find time to balance
all that activity along with our
careers, families, hobbies, and
free-time?
My answer to this question is always the same. We just do.
It is our way of giving back to our community and, while
it may seem super-human, there are a number of amazing
people in our community, serving as coaches, tutors, and
community volunteers whose selfless service to others in our
community far outpaces the hours we give.
We are honored to serve our community on the Redwood
City Council.

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ITS ELEMENTARY
(continued from Page 5)
Over the next three to four years, the school district
will focus on growing students capacity for
collaboration, innovation, and global citizenship.
If you know of any outstanding resources to teach
these skills or if you would like to be a part of our
efforts, please contact me at <mmilliken@brssd.org>
or call me at 650-620-2703. And always let me know
if you have other comments or sugggestions.
More information about our strategic plan efforts can
be found under the District Information section of
our website brssd.org.

Thank you for your continued support of our schools!

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Walkthrough Proposed Sandpiper Site

Expansion on Saturday, March 12th, 3 pm

The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (K-8) is

proposing a plan to increase capacity at Sandpiper
Elementary on Redwood Shores Parkway.
The purpose of this expansion is to ensure that elementary
school students living in the Shores are able to attend
schools in the Shores. Additionally, the District is
proposing the development of a small grade 6-8 program
(180 students maximum) which would address middle
grades enrollment demand, reduce the number of middle
school commuters, and provide a local alternative to
Ralston Middle School at the top of Ralston Avenue.
District officials are inviting the community to a
scheduled open walk-through of the proposed
expansion site on Saturday afternoon, March 12, at
3:00pm.

This walk-through is to give all interested parties an

opportunity to review the proposed plans and to provide
additional feedback on the design. Afterwards, we will
have a discussion session to answer any questions about
the project and share our plans for the 6th to 8th grade
program. We hope that you will join us!
In parallel to the facility design process, the District will
be working with consultants to examine any potential
impacts to the environment and community according to
the procedures outlined in the California Environmental
Quality Act. Reports generated though that process will
be made public, and community input will be solicited.
If you would like more information, contact BRSSD
Superintendent Dr. Michael Milliken at 650-620-2703
or email <mmilliken@brssd.org>.
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Experience the West:

Sunset Cover Art
April 5 June 23
On April 5, 2016, the San Mateo County History Museum will
open its newest exhibit in the first floor central rotunda entitled,
Experience the West: Sunset Cover Art.
Originally a promotional magazine for the Southern Pacific
Railroad, Sunset magazine was established in 1898. The magazine
was purchased in 1929 by advertising executive Lawrence W.
Lane who changed the format to have a Western lifestyle
emphasis.
From 1951 through 2015, Sunset was headquartered in Menlo
Park in San Mateo County. Referred to as the Laboratory of
Western Living, the campus included test gardens and a test
kitchen and served as the location for much of the magazines
photography.
The Experience the West: Sunset Cover Art exhibit features
framed pieces that once graced Sunsets Menlo Park offices. Each
piece presents an original Sunset magazine cover covering the
period from 1898 to 1981. Among the 16 Sunset covers that
will be exhibited is the inaugural May 1898 edition.
The posters will be hanging in the Rotunda from April 5-June
23. They will be available to view during regular museum hours,
Tuesday through Sunday 1:000am-4:00pm.

Pecha Kucha at
the History Museum

November 1957 Sunset Magazine Cover

During March and April, the San The Balclutha in San Francisco Harbor with Coit Tower behind
(Courtesy of San Mateo County History Museum)
Mateo County History Museum
will join Fuse Theater to present a
series of workshops resulting in Thursdays, March 10 and April 14, 4-6 p.m.: Pecha Kucha and
performances using the Pecha Beyond will allow participants to work on their individual
Kucha international technique presentations with coaching from Fuse Theater and Museum
that features 20 photographic staff.
slides viewed for 20 seconds each These workshops are offered free to the students thanks to a
to tell a story. All shows for this grant from AT&T. Students can register by going to the
program will depict immigrant Museum website, www.historysmc.org. Registration must be
experiences using the Museums completed one week before the programs. Students that possess
exhibit gallery, Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant their own laptop computers or tablets are encouraged to bring
Experience in San Mateo County as its backdrop. Activities will them.
cater to both high school students and to the general public. For the General Public
Dates are as follows:
Saturday, March 5 from 1-4 p.m.: Pecha Kucha Basics (as
explained above).
For High School Students
Thursdays, March 3 and April 7, 4-6 p.m.: Pecha Kucha Basics Saturday, April 9 from 1-4 p.m.: Pecha Kucha and Beyond (as
will explore this creative process and generate ideas through a explained above).
gallery tour.
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Preventing Common Incidents of Theft in the Shores

(Capt. John Spicer, Redwood City Police Department)
Among the most common
crimes that affect residents of
Redwood City is auto burglaries.
Recently implemented legislation,
such as Californias Proposition
47, has substantially reduced the
consequences faced by thieves,
even after theyve been caught
repeatedly. This is one type of
crime that can be prevented by
simple actions on the part of
vehicle owners.
Most auto break-ins have one thing in common: there's
something VISIBLE in the car worth stealing. These crimes of
opportunity could be prevented by taking a few simple steps.
The Redwood City Police Department recommends the
following:
Don't leave valuables in your vehicle: You'd be surprised
how often this happens, but individuals leave valuable items
such as cell phones, tablets, laptops and purses in plain sight
all the time. If you leave items in your vehicle and they're
visible, a break-in is likely.
Place items out of sight BEFORE reaching your
destination: Someone may be watching as you lean over to
put your valuables under a seat. If you can't take the items
with you, secure them in your trunk before you arrive.
Avoid leaving packages or shopping bags out in the open:
Lock them in your trunk.
Lock ALL of your vehicle's doors, even if you plan on only
being gone for momentarily. It's not uncommon for thieves
to walk down a row of parked vehicles, looking for unlocked
doors. Also, make sure car windows aren't left open.
Park in busy, well-lighted areas: Pick a parking spot where
there is a lot of activity. Don't leave a trace. Don't leave any
sign that there might be valuables out of sight in your
vehicle. For example: the suction cup on your dashboard
might tell thieves that you have a GPS system in your
vehicle. Leave nothing in plain view. Very few auto breakins are random. The thieves usually see something out in the
open or hints of possible hidden valuables.
Alarms do work: Thieves are usually looking for the easiest
target. If your car has an alarm, it could act as a deterrent.
But just because you have an alarm, doesn't mean thieves
won't break-in if you leave valuable items in plain sight.
Theyre betting they can get in, take the item, and get away
before someone can stop them.

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Thieves dont frequently break into locked vehicle trunks.

They cant see whether anything is inside, and the time
required to defeat the lock is a deterrent in itself. With that
said, people often forget that there is a manual trunk release
inside their vehicles passenger compartment. Thieves know
which types of vehicles have such levers that do not
deactivate when the vehicle is turned off. They simply break
the window and pull the trunk release. If you have such a
manual release that is not deactivated when your remove
your keys, consider having someone disable this feature for
you.
If your vehicle is stolen or property is taken from your vehicle,
please file a report directly with the Police Department rather
than contacting the Homeowners Association. This reporting
allows police to accurately track the frequency of occurrences
in specific areas so that preventative patrols can be better
focused.
Your Homeowners Association does not have the means or
authority to report crimes youve been the victim of on your
behalf.

Meet City Public Works

March 23rd, 7:00pm
Redwood City Public Works Services is pleased to invite
Redwood Shores residents to join us for a Community
Outreach Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at
7:00p.m. in the Redwood Shores Library.
Public Works Staff will provide a brief introduction and
presentation on Department functions, highlighting
activities and topics of special interest to Redwood Shores
residents.
Topics will include:
the Citys 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program (and,
YES, homeowners will be responsible for half the cost);
LED street light replacements;
tree pruning service for trees along Redwood Shores Pkwy.
An informal Q&A will follow the presentation. This event
is designed to allow residents the opportunity to meet and
speak with Public Works staff, ask questions about
neighborhood projects, and learn about and provide input
on new and continuing Public Works programs and efforts
in Redwood Shores and the City.

March 23rd, 7:00pm

Redwood Shores Library Community Room
399 Marine Parkway

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History Museum in March & April

(continued from Page 12)
Participants for both workshops must register through the
Museums website (www.historysmc.org) one week prior to the
programs. Each workshop is $20. For those that sign-up for
both workshops, the total cost is $35. Those coming are
encouraged to bring their own laptop computers or tablets.

Pecha Kucha For Everyone

April 21 at 7:00 p.m.: Selected Pecha Kucha creations from this
program will be presented at the Museum for all that are
interested. The event is free with the cost of Museum admission:
$6.00 for adults, $4.00 for students and seniors. Participants
of the workshops will be admitted free of any charge.

FREE FIRST FRIDAYS

The San Mateo County History Museum continues its Free
First Fridays program on April 1, 2016. Not only is
admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but two
programs are planned for the public without any fees. At
11:00 a.m., preschool children will be invited to learn about
agriculture. They will make paper flower wreaths to take
home. Then Museum staff will conduct a special program in
its Natures Bounty exhibit gallery. Here the youngsters will
hear the story, The Little Gardener. At 2 p.m., museum
docents will lead tours of the Museum for adults.

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Notable Women in San Mateo County

Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m.
The Museum will present a program developed by members of
its volunteer Auxiliary entitled Notable Women in San Mateo
County from Ranchos to Rockets on March 12, 2016 at 1:00
p.m. The presentation will consist of a skit during which
reenactors in costume will be interviewed.
The San Mateo County History Museum is located at 2200
Broadway within the 106-year-old Old Courthouse in
Redwood City. It features exhibits related to the use of natural
resources, suburban development, ethnic experience and
entrepreneurial achievement on
the Peninsula from the time of the
Costanoan Indian through today.
The Museum is open every day
except Monday, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
The Free First Fridays program
is sponsored by the Redwood
City Civic Cultural Commission.
For more information go to

www.historysmc.org
or call 650-299-0104.

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(HOAs) or in the older sections of the Shores, there are
CC&Rs on ALL Shores homes!
You should have received a copy of the CC&Rs when you
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But if you live west of Shell and NOT
in an HOA, that might have been some
time ago. If you need a new copy, email
ADB@rsca.org.

in Redwood City:
March 19, 9am-12pm, Lecture
Sustainable Edible Gardening (Sherri Osaka):
Learn how to reduce water, maintenance, and material
needs for seasonal vegetable gardening. Find out how to
grow "warm-season" vegetables to harvest all summer long.

April 2, 9am-12pm, Lecture

Garden Maintenance (Deva Luna):
Discover how simple changes to your landscape
maintenance practices can help your garden thrive while
reducing your water use! Learn about irrigation system
maintenance, watering schedules, soil amendment, and
mulching. Discover water-efficient irrigation alternatives.

April 9, 10am-1pm, Hands-on

Graywater (Christina Bertea):
Learn to simply and safely reuse water from sinks, showers
and washing machines to irrigate plants. The class will
discuss residential graywater reuse and how to construct a
"laundry to landscape" graywater system.
Check the BAWSCA website for other classes and other
cities.

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END NOTES:
Just Some of What RSCA Has Been Doing!
It always seems that when we have conversations about what
RSCA does, there is surprise at ALL the things in which we
were involved.
Most of you are aware of our holiday events for our kids.
And every home and most businesses get The PILOT
magazine each month, so you know one way in which we
communicate. We also have our web site, and for specific
issues and events we use our roadway median signs and a
fairly extensive email system.
So let me list just some of the many things that RSCA has
been doing in the last few years.
1.Our Canada Goose Problem:
We worked for almost two years with U.S and California
wildlife officials and Redwood City to identify the things we
could (and could NOT) do to help mitigate the problems
caused by our resident (non-migrating) Canada geese and
the unhealthful excrement they leave on our sidewalks and
in our parks and other green spaces. The result in 2012 was
a draft document providing clear guidelines to property
owners on approved methods to help control our growing
population.
While there has been improvement, we continue to work to
get a larger number of property owners, especially our
business properties, to take a more active role in controlling
this nuisance in our community.
2.Beautication of the Holly Entrance to the Shores
If you enter the Shores from the Ralston interchange you get
a most favorable first impression of the Shores. If you enter
from the Holly interchange, though, that impression has
been quite different. The properties between Hwy. 101 and
Twin Dolphin Drive belong to different cities plus several
county and state agencies, and there was in the past no
agreement on who owned and was responsible for what.
After several frustrating years of RSCA trying to deal with
this, Redwood City finally tasked a staff person to determine
once and for all who owned what. With that done, the City
continues to work with RSCA to get all of the parties
involved to develop a plan for each city and agency to clean
up (and keep clean) their respective properties. We hope
you have already noticed some efforts to begin the
beautification of the Holly entrance to the Shores.
3.Tree Replacement Along the Parkways
It was almost four years ago that we first began to walk the
parkways with City Public Works to take a closer look at the
damage to the roadways and sidewalks that was being caused
by the roots of older trees lining our streets. Some places
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up again. It was obvious a more permanent solution was

needed to deal with continuing damage to our roadways.
We continue to work with the City to come up with a
process to mitigate the constant (and costly) need for street
repairs. The City described their preliminary plan at our
Annual Meeting in February 2014.
We also have asked the City to develop a master tree plan
for the Shores that will specify that any tree removed be
replaced from a list of recommended trees that are
compatible with our Shores biosystem. We dont want our
trees to disappear, and we want to maintain a consistent look
throughout the Shores.
Public Works is holding another community meeting on
March 23rd, 7:00pm at the Shores Library to discuss this
and other issues. See Page 14 for details.
4.Public Safety
We are fortunate to have one of the Citys fire stations located
in the Shores. This means fairly quick response to fire and
medical emergencies. But it was only a few years ago that
there was only sporadic police presence in the Shores. We
are trying to ensure that we have a consistent 24/7 police
presence in the Shores. We also continue to work to make
the Department aware of certain hot spots where we see
potential danger to pedestrians or other motorists. We hope
you have noticed the increased patrol presence around our
schools and parks this past year.
5.New Sewer Pipeline Coming Under the Shores
At our 2014 annual meeting we first heard about the need
to replace an old (and leaking) sewer pipeline that runs
underneath the Shores. If you werent at our recent Annual
Meeting, you can find details about this coming project on
Page 12 of the February PILOT (download at RSCA.org if
you dont have a copy.)
RSCA already is and will continue to be active in mitigating
the impact of this needed infrastructure project on our
Shores residents and businesses.
6.Dont Forget the Levees!
Its been a few years now, but it was RSCA that took the lead
in focusing attention on and getting our levees brought up
to current FEMA standards. This avoided the Shores being
declared a flood zone with significant impact on insurance
rates and property values.
The Redwood Shores Owners Association (RSOA) is the
umbrella organization for most of our local HOAs, and we
want to acknowledge the help of Carole Wong and RSOA
in supporting many of these efforts. Our local HOAs are an
important part of our efforts to keep the Shores a GREAT
place to live and work!