Calendar of RSCA Events

RSCA Annual Meeting — February 8th, 2023

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend
our Annual Community Meeting for important
updates on topics affecting everyday life in Red‐
wood Shores. Elections of our board members
will be conducted as well, so please join us if
you’d like to help the Shores. Redwood Shores
Library at 6:30pm.
RSCA EGGstravaganza — April 1st, 2023
Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for
details about the return of RSCA’s Egg Hunt
MAKE THE SHORTEST MONTH COUNT!
by Yvonne Lara, Editor event! Contact us to volunteer.
Sounds of the Shores - June - August, 2023!
Do you ever wonder why February is only 28 days? Well,
it seems that the Romans believed even numbers to be
Save the Dates! Sounds of the Shores will be
unlucky, each month had an odd number of days, which back this summer at Marlin Park on Sundays at
alternated between 29 and 31. But, in order to reach 355 5pm on June 11, July 23 and August 20. Stay
days, one month had to be an even number. February tuned for bands to be announced at a later date!
was chosen to be that unlucky month with 28 days. Even‐ You can always find more information about
tually, Julius Caesar made the year 365 days by adding these and other community events on our
one day to each month, except for February, so the short‐ website at:
est month stuck. Next year, it will have 29, but that’s only
every 4 years. RSCA.org
February may have started off unlucky, but as someone
who is born in this month, I always counted myself lucky
to be born in the shortest month. It meant, I had to hit
the ground running to make the most of it!
So, as you look at this short month, what has been on
your heart that you can hit the ground running with and
make the most of February?
If you are looking for ways to serve Redwood Shores,
perhaps you’ll join RSCA or find an activity to volunteer
at. Or maybe you want to start training for a 10K or learn
a new skill. Go for it, your heart will thank you!
And make sure to read your PILOT monthly, to stay up to
date on all that is happening in your community and
learn more about ways to get involved.
 SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
FREE FIRST FRIDAYS RETURNS!
The San Mateo County History Museum will open
without admission on Friday, February 3, 2023 as part of
its continuing FREE First Fridays program.
The Museum is located at 2200 Broadway
within the 113‐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 Ohlone
Indian through today.
The Museum will also continue its Online FREE First
Fridays offering that day, in which Preschool children will
be invited to learn about a special topic and be lead
through a fun craft project.
Visit www.historysmc.org/free­first­Fridays
for more information on upcoming FREE First Friday
events.
The “FREE First Fridays” program is sponsored by San
Mateo Credit Union.

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 Notice of
RSCA’s Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-8pm
Redwood Shores Library
2023 is in full swing, February, which means it is time for the
Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) Annual
Community Meeting. After a few years of having the
meeting via Zoom, we finally are able to have this event in
person with community of Redwood Shores.
RSCA is the advocate for Redwood Shores. Essentially, RSCA
works with the City, County, and School Districts to have the
best outcome for Redwood Shores. Issues affecting this
community are not always discovered or represented in the
larger city conversation, given that Redwood Shores is
separated from Redwood City, and the volunteer members
of RSCA work to bring community members to our
governmental officials’ attention, as well as develop
programs and projects for the betterment of the Shores
neighborhood.
One question you may have is; what’s in it for me to leave
the comfort of my home and go to a community meeting? Is
this not just a bunch of city policy and procedure talk?
The RSCA Annual Community Meeting is run differently and
is designed to give the Shores community access to
understand or inquire about this neighborhood. At this
meeting, the School District and City officials will be present
to answer any questions you may have, face to face.
Members of Redwood City Public Works, Fire, Police, and
City Council will be present to listen to you, and provide
answers to your concerns. The California Department of Fish
ad Wildlife (Bay Delta Region 3) will have a representative to
discuss the Shores coyote situation and there will also be
members of CERT (the Community Emergency Response
Team) filling people in about safety in the Shores, along with
representatives from Silicon Valley Clean Water to let you
know the latest news of our water treatment plant at the
end of Redwood Shores.
The Redwood Shores Community Association has been in
place for close to 53 years, working to keep Redwood Shores
a great place to live and work. If you enjoy living in the
Shores, we hope you will come to the Annual Meeting to
learn more about what is happening in the Shores now and
in the future. Hope to see you there!
Redwood Shores Community Association

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 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 ‐ 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org
Board of Directors
Nina Boire Connie Munevar
Martha Cullimore Sue Nix
Carol Ford Ben Ploshay
Rona Gundrum Bob Slusser
Anne Hagan Aaron Susman
Yvonne Lara Steven Tsujisaka
Don Long Shawn White

(Email us if you would like to become a board member, to

serve on a committee, or volunteer for upcoming events.)
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:
March 9th, 2023
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non‐HOA areas):
For CC&R copies & information, email: ABD@rsca.org
DEADLINES for The PILOT
Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of
each month, with articles and artwork due by the end of
the second week of each month for the following month’s
issue. Please 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 soley those of the
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless officially
and expressly designated.
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• Make the Shortest Month Count.........................Page 1
• RSCA Events Calendar..........................................Page 1
• SMCHM Free First Fridays ...................................Page 2
• Notice of RSCA Annual Meeting .........................Page 4
• Kids Giving Back to their Community ..................Page 4
• Valentine’s Word Search......................................Page 5
• Deadlines for The PILOT ......................................Page 5
• BRSSD Enrollment Information............................Page 6
• From the Mayor: Jeff Gee....................................Page 8
• Next Police Chief Community Survey ..................Page 8
• Architectural Design Board Info ........................Page 10
• Astrophotography in the Shores .......................Page 10
• Pothole Driving Safety ........................................Page 10
• Redwood Shores Library Update.........................Page 12
• RCLF “Share Your Story” Campaign .....................Page 12
• Little League Registration ..................................Page 12
• The Rotary Club Update......................................Page 14
• February is Heart Health Month .........................Page 14
• Save The Shores Update .....................................Page 15
• Chef Teena’s Charcuterie Board Tips ...................Page 16
• Light Up The Shores Update ...............................Page 17
• Silicon Valley Clean Water Updates...................Page 18
• Valentine’s Day Cupcakes Recipe.......................Page 19
• Shores Business Classified Ads ..........................Page 19
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 The parent/guardian will need to complete the
IT’S ELEMENTARY enrollment form online and then print the Enrollment
BRSSD SUPERINTENDENT Confirmation page at the end of the online process. On
Dan Deguara any dates after Jan 25, 2023, please make an
appointment to visit our District Office to submit your
enrollment documents in person.
Now Enrolling for Fall 2023
What school will my child go to?
The Belmont‐Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD) is a
wonderful place to teach and learn! With a strong connection Students will be assigned to elementary schools based
to our community and guided by instructional practices on their homes' walking distance to each of the six
rooted in innovation and critical thinking, our District elementary schools and space availability by grade at
provides all students with a strong academic foundation in a each school. The algorithm used in the school
caring and nurturing environment. BRSSD is home to award‐ assignment minimizes the total walking distance of all
winning programs and schools recognized as National Blue the students, given the capacity limits at each school.
Ribbon and California Distinguished Schools. Due to the high student enrollment across the District,
there is no guarantee a student will be assigned to the
Now is time to enroll for the 2023‐2023 school year. The First closest school. Each enrollment period is a self‐
Enrollment Period is from January 25, 2023 – March 18, contained cycle.
2023. Dates and times are as follows:
Need Help? Have Questions?
● 2023: 2023‐2024 Online Enrollment Portal opens.
Should you have any additional questions or need
● January 26 ‐ March 17, 2023: New Student additional assistance, please contact Victor Ramirez,
Enrollment by appointment only. Make an our Enrollment Specialist at vramirez@brrsd.org or by
appointment to submit documents at the District calling 650­637­4800, x1036.
Office. Please note that our District Office is closed
for Mid­winter Break, February 20–24, 2023.
Because school assignment is based on the distance from
students' residences to schools, there is no need to be first in
line. All TK and Kindergarten students enrolled during the
first enrollment period will be assigned to schools during the
initial school assignment algorithm run and will be notified of
a school assignment on April 1, 2023. All 1st ‐ 5th grade
students enrolled during the first enrollment period will be
notified via USPS mail, June 16, 2023.
What is the age­eligibility for enrollment in Transitional
Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten, and 1st Grade?
● A child is eligible for TK in the 2023‐2024 school
year if they have their 5th birthday between
September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024.
● A child is eligible for Kindergarten in the 2023‐
2024 school year if they have their 5th birthday on
or before September 1, 2023.
● A child is eligible for 1st Grade in the 2023‐2024
school year if they have their 6th birthday on or
before September 1, 2023.
How do I enroll my student?
The student enrollment 'form' will be completed online via
our District online enrollment system. The link to this online
system is found at www.brssd.org/online­enrollment.

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 The storms we experienced are a vivid reminder of
FROM THE MAYOR important ways we can provide for public safety. Events
Jeff Gee like this also spark discussion on how to prepare for the
future. We know that severe storm events are increasingly
Redwood City likely as a result of climate change. We also know that
emergency conditions disproportionately impact
Happy New Year! What a memorable way to start off
economically vulnerable residents. As with any emergency
2023. The impacts from the intense storm series that
– and our regular operations – we’ll learn from our
battered the Bay Area beginning over New Year’s
experiences and continue to innovate to best serve our
weekend wreaked havoc throughout Redwood City.
community.
Atmospheric river conditions coupled with tide levels
over 8 feet created significant flooding issues, and I invite you to visit www.RedwoodCity.org/StormPrep for
storms continued throughout January. tips on what to do before, during and after a storm. I
particularly want to remind residents to never drive
City resources were heavily focused on storm
through standing water – something I observed several
preparation and response. Over the New Year’s Eve
times in Redwood Shores during the storms. It is nearly
weekend alone, we fielded over 1,300 calls for service:
impossible to gauge how deep it is and vehicles are easily
6x the typical calls for the Fire and Public Works Services
disabled. If stop lights are out or blinking, remember that
Departments, and 3x the typical calls for the Police
the intersection becomes a 4‐way stop.
Department. We handed out over 5,000 sandbags in just
two days. Stay safe and as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me
at jgee@redwoodcity.org with comments or concerns.
I want to share a little bit about how stormwater
The better we prepare for flooding disasters, the better
management works. We have some underground storm
prepared we will be for the big earthquake.
systems, with stormwater flowing underground. In other
parts of the City, stormwater is expected to flood down In service,
streets to drain to the San Francisco Bay. The City also
Mayor Jeff Gee
has pump stations to pump out water, which we
regularly inspect and maintain. Additionally, each year,
we have capital projects to replace or expand our
stormwater infrastructure. A recent major capital
project was the Bayfront Canal, located along East
Bayshore, which helps to drain floodwater from the
entire watershed to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay
National Wildlife Refuge during high tide events. During
the recent storms, water was diverted into the new
culverts. Although we experienced local flooding along
East Bayshore, there was less water in the canal, streets
and mobile home parks than we would have
experienced without the project.
We also rely on private property owners to support
stormwater management, and to help the City
implement regulations intended to reduce the amount
of contaminated floodwater flowing to bay. Preparing
for and responding to emergencies is a team sport: the
City partners with the community to support the best
outcomes. During emergency response, the City’s top
priority is to preserve human life. Particularly when it
comes to limiting property damage, we need the help of
community members and private property owners.
Some areas prone to flooding are not under City control,
such as Cordilleras Creek and mobile home parks

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It’s that time of year that people are thinking about changes
to the outside of their home; paint, landscaping, etc.
Often, residents living in the original area of the Shores, state
they don’t have CC&Rs on their properties because they are
not under an HOA. This is incorrect. Every home in Redwood
Shores has CC&Rs. The original area of the Shores have
CC&Rs, which are on their deeds. Even though HOAs didn’t
exist when these homes were built, the developer was aware
of the need and placed CC&Rs on every home in the Shores.
This is a friendly reminder that all property owners are
required to maintain their properties.
Also, anything that you plan to do to the outside of a
property, must be submitted to your appropriate property
boards. This includes paint, landscaping, fences and additions.
The ADB is in the process of the quarterly audit of properties’
conditions. If you receive a letter, please do your best to bring
your property into compliance.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We want to keep
Redwood Shores a beautiful place to live and work.
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Astrophotography in the Shores
by Kumar Srinivasan
This month’s feature is not a planet, a nebula or a galaxy and
yet is one of the most well‐known and recognizable objects in
the sky. It is a collection of stars, an open cluster to be more
specific, that goes by the modern name of “Pleiades” but have
been known since antiquity to cultures all around the world as
the “Seven Sisters”, “Seven Maidens” or “Seven Little Girls.” For
pre‐modern humans, its appearance in the night sky was a
harbinger of winter in the northern hemisphere!
While six stars are clearly discernible from a light‐polluted night
sky, with sharp eyes and a clear, dark sky, it's possible to spot
up to 12 stars in the Pleiades group. The Pleiades are actually a
group of more than 800 stars located about 444 light‐years
from Earth in the constellation Taurus. Most sky‐watchers are
familiar with the assembly, which looks something like a
smaller, hazier version of the Big Dipper constellation. Also
known as the "Seven Sisters" and Messier 45, the object
derives its English name from Greek legend. The Pleiades are
the seven daughters of the Titan god Atlas and the ocean
nymph Pleione. During an ancient war, Atlas rebelled against
Zeus, who sentenced his foe to forever hold up the heavens on
his shoulders. The sisters were so sad, that Zeus allowed them
a place in the sky in order to be close to their father. The stories
told about the Pleaides are so similar around the world that it
is speculated that our ancestors were telling these stories to in
Africa 100,000 years ago. The Pleiades are an example of an
open star cluster, a group of stars that were all born around the
same time from a gigantic cloud of gas and dust. The brightest
stars in the formation glow a hot blue and formed within the
last 100 million years. They are extremely luminous and will
burn out quickly, with life spans of a few hundred million years,
much shorter than the billions of years our sun will enjoy.
More information on this pic as well as other pics are
at my website www.thestarryknight.net. Clear skies
& Peace on Earth!
Kumar Srinivasan is a cutting-edge Materials Scientist by day and
ancient photon 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 Redwood Shores on Planet Earth 😉
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The sense of belonging and community in Belmont and
Redwood Shores is WORLD CLASS. This area is teeming
with great families and amazing kids. Little League baseball
is a fantastic way to meet these families from all over the
school district and deepen that connection to the
community.
Whether it's your first season in Little League, or you're
coming back for another season, consider the amazing
memories and bonds you'll create with your son or
daughter through this wonderful experience and this
amazing community.
"A picture is worth 1000 words, an experience is worth
1000 pictures".
Come and experience the camaraderie of our community
and sign‐up your son or daughter in Belmont Redwood
Shores Little League.
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.brsll.org/signup
The Redwood City Library Foundation (RCLF) and Redwood
City Public Library (RCPL) are excited to launch our Share
Your Library Story Campaign.
Our goal is to collect and share stories from the community
about how the library has had an impact in our lives.
Did you benefit from one of the services or programs
offered by RCPL? Did a specific collection make an impact
on you?
We would like to hear about it and much more! If you
would like to share your library story, please visit
RCLFDN.org and click on Share Your Story. Stories may be
shared anonymously.
We can't wait to hear your stories of how Redwood City
Public Library makes a difference!
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FEBRUARY 2 0 2 3
Celebrating Black
History Month 2023
Black History Month is an annual
celebra琀on of achievements by African
Americans and a 琀me for recognizing
their central role in United States history.
Join us for story琀mes in February at Redwood
Shores Branch Library that feature stories by
and about Black historical 昀gures, culture and
more. For reading materials for all ages, visit
our RCPL CARES Sta昀 picks page and 昀nd:
• Reads for Adults
• Reads for Kids
• An琀-racism Reads for Teens
• Always available An琀-racism eBooks
Visit h琀ps://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/explore/
featured_lists/sta昀_picks for so much more
STORYTIMES
MONDAYS  10:30am  Toddler Tales  Ages 1-2
TUESDAYS  6:30pm  Pajama Time Stories  All Ages
THURSDAYS  10:30am  Preschool Story琀me  Ages 3-5
THURSDAYS  11:30am  Tiny Tales  Ages 0-12 months
All Redwood City Libraries will be closed
Monday, February 20, 2023
 To register and learn more, visit
www.redwoodcity.org/libraryevents
LIBRARY PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY
 THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE 
 The Rotary Club of Belmont Mixing fun and good works is a hallmark of Rotary. We have
& Redwood Shores joined with RSCA for the Shores Cleanup project, having a
great time together, and now we’re looking forward to our
Musings by Jack Murray
next gift of a re‐conditioned car for a veteran in need.
“Service Above Self” is the motto While many of our programs need funding and our members
for all Rotary clubs, and our goal are very generous, the entire community gets together to
as The Rotary Club of Belmont & help us out at the annual Rotary Lobster Fest, which will be
Redwood Shores is to fulfill this on May 6, 2023, at Belmont’s Twin Pines Community Center.
mission. Our members are It is great fun! There is a complete New England style lobster
constantly creating innovative dinner, including (of course) a full lobster for everyone, tables
projects ranging from community of goodies for bidding and a grand auction. Every dime
fundraising to rewarding young collected helps us support our mission. It will be grand time,
individuals with scholarships, and BE THERE!
since early 2022, when our Rotary club initiated a new Early Bird Ticket sales end April 1st!
program, for distribution of medical equipment to those
who need it but cannot afford it. Visit www.BRSRotary.org. Don’t miss out!
The Medical Equipment
Loan Program (MELP) has
grown from the Rotary
Club of Belmont &
Redwood Shores to
include the Rotary Club of
San Carlos and the City of
San Carlos, for the
completely free loan of
wheelchairs, walkers, roller‐
walkers, bath benches and
chairs, canes, crutches, and the
like. There is no cost for any of
this equipment (although
donations certainly are
appreciated). We can even
arrange to deliver medical
equipment if necessary.
Besides the Rotary clubs involved, Scott McMullin of the
local Elder‐Care Village Program, and a member of San
Carlos Rotary, has helped to bring this project about. As our
population ages, the need for access to quality medical
equipment becomes more and more acute. By providing
what is essentially free medical equipment to those who
need it, we can provide a better life for our injured and
elderly. The program requires only a telephone call or an
email to get the process started. The applicant fills out a
simple one‐page form at the time the equipment is be
picked up or delivered.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in this
program, you may contact us at
BRS.Rotary.MEP@gmail.com, or call (650) 390­9112.

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What is the latest update on Redwood LIFE? schedule and will notify the community as soon as a date is
Redwood City’s Planning Department, along with other city announced. To receive the latest breaking news, including
departments, reviewed Longfellow’s revised Redwood LIFE plan important City Council meetings, please sign up for our
from November and again deemed the proposal incomplete. A newsletter at SaveRWS.org/newsletter.
copy of the City’s response letter and comments regarding
community, safety and environmental concerns are available at
SaveRWS.org.
For now, the Redwood LIFE proposal cannot proceed in its
current state as it does not comply with the Westport Specific
Plan for that site. However, Longfellow submitted a request in
their initial application to replace the Westport Plan with a
Redwood LIFE Precise Plan, which includes amending the
Redwood LIFE area’s height limit to permit five‐story buildings.
The City Council is expected to vote on Longfellow’s request this
spring ‐ and we need your help to Stay with the Westport Plan!
Save the Shores is committed to fighting for Redwood Shores’
environment, wildlife, and community well‐being by advocating
for preserving the Westport Plan in its current form. For
Redwood City’s City Council to hear our voices and see our
numbers, we need your help telling them to Stay With the
Westport Plan by displaying a lawn sign. To request a lawn sign
and show your support go to: SaveRWS.org/yard­sign today
and a member of our team will coordinate with you to make
arrangements.
Your support will be needed when the City Council begins public
hearings about the Westport Plan some time in the next few
months. Save the Shores is closely monitoring the City Council’s
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A Little Cheese to Go with your Wine
by Chef Teena
We’ve all heard the adage; “you eat with your eyes” and a
charcuterie & cheese board is definitely something you eat
with your eyes first, as you take in a lovely display of a
scattered selection of cured meats, artisan cheeses, crackers,
fruit, nuts and much more.
But even you can create one of these stunning, crowd‐
pleasing displays by following a few basic steps and letting
your creative juices flow to personalize your board for any
occasion. It is meant to be rustic, pretty, and most
importantly ‐ delish! And it is the perfect addition for a
Valentine’s Day night in!
Here are some tips to create a unique and personal board to
enjoy!
1. Buy local, quality ingredients like organic and seasonal
produce, farm boxes, local cheeses and meats, including
honey.
2. Embrace a variety of colors and textures. Fill your boards
with dips, fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, olives, dried
fruit, cheeses, crackers, nuts and more. The more variety the
better. Cut your fruit in shapes to elevate the experience.
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3. Crumble, Tuck and Scatter food. Personally, I like to
leave no gaps and build and create my platter, board
or table with fresh herbs, foliage, and grapes, which
are nice space‐fillers, along with breads. A rustic look
is totally fine, sometimes less is more!
4. Pair with some great wines for an at‐home grazing
experience with family and friends. Add a
centerpiece to the table with flowers, and around the
edges, include plates, fresh crusty bread, napkins
5. Consider catering to a theme or color. My favorite
boards are hues of orange + yellow AND Pink + white
too, which is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
For the perfect Valentine’s grazing table, use fresh
strawberries, a variety of white cheeses, pink and red
hues of macarons, fresh raspberries, pomegranate
and cherries (although not in season at the moment),
cherry tomatoes, strawberry pocky, dried
cranberries, dragonfruit, watermelon, red bell
peppers, radishes, radicchio, blood orange, pink
grapefruit, and much more. The sky’s the limit on the
variety and I think your loved ones heart will simply
melt with this ensemble.
Lastly, always add signage to let your guests know
what meats, cheeses and dips they are enjoying!
I really hope these tips help guide you to create easy
and beautiful DIY grazing tables for your next event
or dinner at home. The beauty lies in the variety and
colors of all the bounty around us.
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 Light up the Shores!
Thank you to everyone who submitted their holiday photos
for our annual Light up the Shores contest!
We loved seeing how you decorated, celebrated and
enjoyed the holiday season with your family and friends!
We encourage you to keep sharing your holiday traditions
throughout the year via rsca.org/celebrations, and we will
share your stories during the year with our Shores
community.
Thank you again and enjoy the lovely photos shared by
your neighbors! Here’s to a wonderful 2023!

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With such severe drought, rain is needed, but maybe not quite in the way we expected to kick‐off 2023! During the
January storms, our treatment system remained in compliance and we met all our discharge permit requirements. For
context, our normal influent flow (sewage coming in for treatment) is, on average, 13 million gallons per day (mgd) and
we have a wet weather capacity of 80 mgd. For the New Year’s Eve weekend storm, we sustained flow of 70 mpg,
peaking at 86 mgd and for the January 4‐5 storm, we sustained flow of 50‐55 mpg, peaking at 60 mgd. When we have
heavy rain, stormwater can go into sewer lines, making it difficult to treat the effluent draining to the San Francisco Bay.
Thankfully, we didn’t have any major issues despite the heavy rains and high tides, which caused flooding in many areas
throughout the mid‐Peninsula cities. Our staff at SVCW really shined throughout these storm events; their
professionalism and excellence made all the difference to ensure we meet our mission of public health and protecting
the environment. Thank you staff of SVCW!
For our RESCU infrastructure projects, here’s what’s happening now and into the near future.
Front of Plan
Construction work advances at the Receiving Lift Station (RLS) at the
Front of Plant (FoP) site. With the installation and hydrotesting of the
RLS pumps, piping and supporting equipment complete, SVCW's
contractor partner, Shea Parsons Joint Venture (SPJV), is touching up
paint on all the process equipment. SPJV also is working on the
installation of stairs on the shaft exterior and completing
miscellaneous architectural improvements.
Efforts towards a safe and timely systemwide startup of the Front of
Plant site are ongoing. A 21‐day functional test at the new Headworks
facility is set to commence in the next few months. A functional test is
performed ahead of the facility startup to ensure that all systems are
working as expected. SVCW and SPJV are also working together to
organize regular training sessions with various equipment vendors to
ensure the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) crew receives
comprehensive operational training prior to full startup and the
operational transition of the facility to SVCW. We are getting closer
and closer to final completion and operation of this system!
Pump Station Improvements
SVCW's contractor partner, Shea Parsons Joint Venture (SPJV), and
SPJV's subcontractor, Power Engineering Construction (PEC), have Equipment installation at FoP Headworks
concluded construction of the Belmont Gravity Pipeline (BGP) along
Shoreway Road in Belmont and San Carlos. Vadnais Trenchless concluded the final phase of microtunneling late last
year, which spanned the stretch between jacking shaft 3 (JS‐3) and receiving shaft 3 (RS‐3). This marks a major
construction milestone for the BGP project! PEC is in the process of restoring the RS‐2, RS‐3 and JS‐3 shaft sites over the
next few months. Throughout all microtunneling operations, SPJV, PEC and Vadnais maintained a high level of
coordination with the SVCW public outreach team and neighboring businesses, helping limit construction impacts due
to traffic modifications. We thank you for your patience and understanding!
Read more detailed updates and learn more about RESCU by visiting http://www.svcw­rescu.org.

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