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Calendar of RSCA Events

RSCA EGGstravaganza — April 1st, 2023
Please mark your calendar and join us at Marlin
Park for the return of RSCA’s Egg Hunt event!
More info on Page 4. Contact us to volunteer.
Sounds of the Shores - June - August, 2023!
Save the Dates! Sounds of the Shores will be
back Sundays, this summer at Marlin Park.
June 11, from 5pm ‐ 7pm
SPRINGTIME IN THE SHORES July 23, from 5pm ‐ 7pm
More daylight hours, budding trees and flowers, baby August 20, from 5pm ‐ 7pm
geese and ducks hatching and waddling around our
neighborhoods, and warm weather on the horizon, are
Stay tuned for bands to be announced at a later
just a few things to look forward to as we welcome date!
Spring. We also celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, You can always find more information about
March 17th and welcome the first day of Spring on these and other community events on our
Monday, March 20th. And don’t forget to set those website at:
clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday,
March 12th. RSCA.org
Springtime also means there are a lot of activities and
events for Shores residents. Many are featured in this
edition, including the upcoming CERT Academy (more info
on page 8), RSCA’s Annual EGGstravaganza (more info on
page 4), and the Hiller Airport Run and Lobster Fest 2023
(more info on pages 2 and 15 respectively).
This issue also includes updates from Redwood City’s
Mayor, Superintendent of the Belmont Redwood Shores
School District, Redwood Shores Tennis Club, Silicon Val‐
ley Clean Water, local realtors, and more.
We hope you enjoying reading through this issue, and we
encourage you to read your PILOT monthly to stay up to
date on all that is happening in our community and learn
more about ways to get involved to help keep it a
beautiful place to live, work and learn.
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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
Kendra Bronstein Sue Nix
Martha Cullimore Ben Ploshay
Carol Ford Bob Slusser
Rona Gundrum Aaron Susman
Anne Hagan Steven Tsujisaka
Yvonne Lara Shawn White
Don Long
(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
• Daylight Savings Time..........................................Page 1
each month, at the Sandpiper Community Center, or
online via Zoom, depending on conditions. • RSCA Events Calendar..........................................Page 1
Our next Board Meeting will be at 6:30pm on: • Deadlines for The PILOT ......................................Page 2
• Hiller Airport Run ................................................Page 2
March 13th, 2023 • RSCA Annual Meeting Recap ..............................Page 4
• Architectural Design Board Info ..........................Page 4
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non‐HOA areas): • RSCA EGGstravaganza Event................................Page 4
For CC&R copies & information, email: ADB@rsca.org • First Day of Spring ...............................................Page 4
• Living with Coyotes in the Shores..........................Page 5
DEADLINES for The PILOT • Daylight Savings Time Sleep Tips...........................Page 5
Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of • From the Mayor: Jeff Gee....................................Page 6
each month, with articles and artwork due by the end of • AYSO Soccer Registration.....................................Page 6
the second week of each month for the following month’s
• BRSSD Updates ....................................................Page 8
issue. Please email ThePilot@rsca.org for a precise
• Upcoming CERT Academy ...................................Page 8
schedule.
• Redwood Shores Library Update.........................Page 10
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association • RCLF “Share Your Story” Campaign .....................Page 10
The PILOT is the official monthly publication of the • Redwood Shores Tennis Club ............................Page 10
Redwood Shores Community Association. • Astrophotography in the Shores .......................Page 12
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses • Save the Shores Update ....................................Page 12
Opinions published in The PILOT are soley those of the • Silicon Valley Clean Water Updates...................Page 14
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless officially • Lobster Fest 2023 ...............................................Page 15
and expressly designated. • Shores Business Classified Ads ..........................Page 15
https://www.facebook.com/RSCAorg/
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RSCA’s Annual Meeting Recap

Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-8pm
Redwood Shores Library We hope 2023 is being good to you! The Architectural Design
Board (ADB) has a few reminders to everyone who lives in
We want to thank all our community members Redwood Shores.
who joined us last month for our
Redwood Shores Community Every property in Redwood Shores has CC&Rs (Covenants,
Association (RSCA) Annual Conditions & Restrictions). Even the homes which are not in an
Community Meeting. We had a HOA are governed by CC&Rs. This means the property owner has
great turnout, and we a responsibility to maintain their property, which includes
appreciate the opportunity to landscaping, paint and fencing.
discuss important topics that Please note that this is not voluntary. CC&Rs on properties are
affect our community, as well as neither voluntary nor dependent upon membership in RSCA or
hear from our members. RSOA. The ADB is required to enforce the CC&Rs, for the
We would also like to thank all betterment and value of the community.
our City and Community agencies that joined to share updates and The ADB is working on their quarterly audit and have noticed that
be available for community members to have their questions numerous homes have garbage cans in view from the street. As
answered. we have noted in previous issues, this is not allowed and is
considered a nusiance, ultimately causing your home and
neighbors’ homes to lose value.
Please take a quick look around your home. Does it need work,
like landscaping, paint, or fencing? If so, please submit a
application to the ADB via email at ADB@rsca.org. Remember,
anything that you do to the outside of your home needs to be
approved before you start the project.
If you are planning an addition to your home, please remember it
We are pleased to welcome back returning board members, Nina
needs to be compatible to the other homes in the area. This is
Boire, Martha Cullimore, Carol Ford, Rona Gundrum, Anne Hagan,
important to note for any future plans.
Yvonne Lara, Don Long, Connie Munevar, Sue Nix, Ben Ploshay,
Robert Slusser, Aaron Susman, Steven Tsujisaka, and Shawn White, Lastly, we have noticed some homes still have their Christmas
and welcome new board member, Kendra Bronstein. decorations up, we ask that you remove them.
The CC&Rs are in place to maintain home values and the quality
of life in the Shores. We appreciate your cooperation in doing
your part for the community.
You’re Invited to
The Redwood Shores Community Association has been in place for
RSCA’s EGGstravaganza!
close to 53 years, working to keep Redwood Shores a great place to Our Redwood Shores Community Association
live and work. If you enjoy living in the Shores, we hope you found it looks forward to seeing you at Marlin Park for
a valuable event and will consider finding time to become more this quick and delightful ritual, plus photo
involved with what is happening in the Shores now and in the future opportunities with Bunny Backdrops.
by joining RSCA or becoming a board member. RSCA’s EGGstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 2 pm,
weather permitting. The Easter Bunny’s helpers —our Redwood
Redwood Shores Community Association Shores Girl Scouts — will hide more than 5000 toy and candy‐
filled eggs for the children to find. Areas will be separated and
marked according to age ranges, and the event will begin
promptly at 2PM!
The EGGstravaganza is just one of RSCA’s annual events, and we
look forward to having you join us for this family fun celebration!

At Parks or Schools.
• Leash pets while walking or hiking.
• Carry a whistle, can with rocks, or other noisemaker to scare
off coyotes.
• Dispose of any trash or pet waste in secured containers.
Prevention is Key!
Coyote encounters resulting in human injury can and do occur
in California. Coyotes – like most animals ‐ can be
Living with Coyotes in the Shores unpredictable. Most coyote attacks occur in relation to a food
California Department of Fish and Wildlife source or attractant drawing the coyote close to people, pets,
or livestock. A food conditioned, or habituated coyote may
Coyotes are smart adaptable canines that have learned to survive,
become bold and act aggressively towards people. Prevention
and often thrive – in urban and residential areas. Coyotes play an
is the key.
important role in the ecosystem, helping to keep rodent populations
under control. They are by nature fearful of humans. If you encounter a coyote and it sees you:
• Keep a safe distance. Clap hands, make noise (e.g., whistle,
However, if coyotes are given access to human food and garbage, noisemaker), and allow it to move away on its own.
their behavior changes. They lose caution and fear. They may begin
to harass domestic livestock and pets. They might threaten human If you encounter a coyote and it approaches you:
safety. They might be killed. Relocating a problem coyote only • Make yourself look bigger by lifting and waving arms.
moves the problem to another neighborhood. Here are some safety • Make noise by yelling, using noisemakers, or whistles. If
tips, recommendations and resources on how to safely share our small children are present, keep them close to you.
space with coyotes.
If you encounter a coyote and it attempts to attack a
Homeowners, Property Owners, Renters: person or a pet:
Use Wildliferesistant containers. • Get to a safe location.
• Always keep trash, recycling, and compost in secure bins. • If a person was bitten or scratched by the coyote, call
• Wait to put out trash until the morning of collection. 9‐1‐1 and seek medical attention. Notify the nearest CDFW
• Clean garbage and recycling bins with bleach or ammonia. office after contacting local authorities.
• Remove unsecured trash, human or pet food, and strongly scented For additional resources, visit
items from yard. www.keepmewild.org or call our local
Use simple, effective exclusion methods. California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Keep doors and windows closed and locked when unoccupied. Northern Region at 530‐225‐2300.
• Bring pets inside at night. Keep livestock in secure pens at night.
Use simple, effective deterrent methods.
• Install motion‐activated lights, noise or alarms.
• Install electric fencing to keep coyotes out of chicken coops and
animal enclosures.
Use “Wildlifesmart” landscaping.
• Remove bird feeders from yard.
• Plant native flowers to attract birds instead.
• Pick ripe fruit off trees, and promptly collect fruit that falls.
• Trim ground‐level shrubbery to reduce hiding places.
Never feed a coyote! Feeding a coyote will cause it to lose its natural
fear of people and may result in a dangerous situation for people,
pets, and coyotes.
Yards, Parks and More:

At Home.
• Remove attractants, such as fallen fruit.
• Keep bird feeders clean and maintained.
• Do not feed pets outdoors, or remove pet food at night.
• Do not leave small pets unsupervised outside.
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When this occurs, there will be a bus bridge and station

FROM THE MAYOR ambassadors to guide riders on how to get around weekend
closures. Check the Caltrain website at www.Caltrain.com for
Jeff Gee
specific information.
Redwood City
Stay safe and as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at
Thank you to those that were able to join us for our Annual jgee@redwoodcity.org with comments or concerns.
Meeting last month. It was great to return to meeting in‐person
with lots of good information shared, as well as networking with In service,
one another.
Mayor Jeff Gee
I also want to thank everyone for their participation in providing
input on the professional attributes, skills, and experience
desired for the next Police Chief. As a reminder, Redwood City
has a Council‐Manager form of government, which means the
City Council sets overall priorities and policy for the City, and the
City Manager makes sure that staff carries out those policies.
The City Council appoints just two employees – the City
Manager and the City Attorney. All other employees – including
the Police Chief – report to the City Manager, so she will be
selecting the Police Chief (not the City Council). I invite you to
visit RedwoodCity.org/NextPoliceChief to view a summary of
the feedback heard through the myriad of community
engagement efforts last month.
Our work with OneShoreline on improving the levees to achieve
re‐accreditation and provide additional flood protection
continues. We have a study underway with the US Army Corp of
Engineers and are actively seeking grant opportunities with Cal‐
OES. Flood risk projections ‐ and whether the flooding is related
to stormwater in creeks, sea level rise, or groundwater ‐ are
constantly changing, and we update our planning documents
accordingly. Flooding that occurred from the New Year’s Eve
storm, generally occurred in locations previously identified as
susceptible to flooding in the 2016/17 Easter Low Lying Area
(ELLA) study and new FEMA maps adopted in 2019. For those
that are not already aware, flood zones are identified through an
online interactive map by visiting RedwoodCity.org/FEMAMaps.
Are you or someone you know interested in the natural beauty
of the environment, architecture or design? Or, have an interest
in historic landmarks and districts, historic buildings and other
historic preservation‐related activities? We need your help! We
are currently seeking applications to fill three full‐term seats on
the Architectural Advisory Committee and one partial term on
the Historic Resources Advisory Committee. Learn more by
visiting RedwoodCity.org/BCCRecruitment.
This year, I am honored to serve as the Chair of Board of
Directors of the Joint Powers Board, which oversees Caltrain. I
want to thank all of our partners for their support in obtaining
the additional funds needed to complete the construction of the
electrification project. Our federal and state representatives,
and advocates from throughout the county including business,
education, non‐profit and community partners, all played a role
in the success of the additional funds that will convert Caltrain
to a greener and more frequent service on the Peninsula. Our
focus now is to complete construction, testing and
commissioning of the electrified railway in a safe and effective
manner. Throughout 2023, there will be sections of the Caltrain
line that will be closed for construction on the weekend.

EDUCATION CORNER
BRSSD SUPERINTENDENT
Dan Deguara
Strategic Planning Update

As we shared with you at the annual Redwood Shores Community
Association Annual Meeting last month, the Belmont‐Redwood
Shores School District continues to work diligently to update our 3‐5
year strategic plan. We want to take a moment to provide you with
an update on our progress and share with you another opportunity Upcoming CERT Academy
to provide feedback!
Please join us for the next Community Emergency Response
Thank you to everyone in our community for your input and
Team (CERT) Academy! CERT educates people in the
collaboration this Fall as we collected initial input to inform our areas
community about disaster preparedness for hazards that may
for future focus. After analyzing the data from our families and
impact their area (e.g. earthquakes or fires) and trains them
community members, our Task Force identified five key themes to
in basic disaster response skills, such as, fire safety, light
explore and research – building the complete learner, supporting the
search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical
whole child, recruiting and retaining talent, increasing a sense of
operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and
belonging and inclusion and enhancing District efficiencies.
during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their
neighborhood or workplace following an event, when
professional responders are not immediately available to
help.
Spring CERT Academy Schedule:
Thursday, March 30 – Unit 1, Intro to CERT & Disaster
Preparedness
Thursday, April 6 – Unit 2, CERT Organization
Thursday, April 20 – Unit 3, Disaster Medical, Part 1
Thursday, April 27 – Unit 4, Disaster Medical, Part 2
Our Task Force of over 30 members for every stakeholder group ‐ Thursday, May 4 – Unit 7, Search and Rescue
community members, parents, District staff ‐ has been convening Wednesday, May 10 – Unit 6, Fire Safety and Utilities
regularly to process and recommend strategic priorities and Saturday, May 13 – Skills Day
actionable items.
There are two required classes that will need to be taken
As we move into the research phase of this project, we are reaching
online: Disaster Psychology and Terrorism, info on this training
out to all of you today to help us crowdsource specific ideas to
will be provided during the first evening of the Academy. 
consider in each of our five themes and to collect / share examples of
research, promising practices or model programs that you think our Wednesday/Thursday classes are from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Task Force might review as part of our work. If you would like to add and will be held at the Red Morton Community Center in
ideas and examples to the survey, please use this link Redwood City. The Saturday Class will be from 8:30 am to
http://bit.ly/3YHf5IH. 3:30 pm and will be held at the Armory in Redwood City. 
Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Belmont‐ Participants must complete all classes and Skills Day in order
Redwood Shores School District where we recognize that strong to receive a CERT Certificate of Completion and become a
communities and strong schools go hand in hand. member of the Redwood City and San Carlos CERT
Community. 
For additional information or to register, please visit
www.redwoodcity.org/parks or email
lbach@redwoodcity.org.
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RSTC is back! We kick off the 2023 season—our 34th

consecutive year—with the annual Membership Mania on
March 11 (pending date approval from the city*) at Shorebird
Courts and Dolphin (“Quay”) Courts. All tennis players are
welcome. Come meet some members, play a little tennis, and
discover your local tennis club.
RSTC has a new board this year, and they are raring to go.
They’ll be bringing back, not only invigorated tournaments, but
all the fun activities that had disappeared during the pandemic,
like evening socials.
For more info, or to join, go to www.rstc.org. But first, come
see what we’re about at Membership Mania, 8:45am to
1:00pm at Shorebird and Quay. Let’s play tennis!
*Any date change will be posted at the courts.

Astrophotography IMPORTANT UPDATE ON

in the Shores REDWOOD LIFE
by Kumar Srinivasan At the Redwood Shores Community
Association (RSCA) Annual Meeting on
Take a look at the pic Wed., Feb. 8, Redwood City Mayor Jeff Gee
accompanying this article announced that the City Council will be
and you will instantly having a Study Session in April about the Redwood LIFE
make the connection development project.
between the shape and
What is a Study Session?
the name… yes, this is the
City staff will make a presentation to the Council about the
California nebula! NGC
project. Usually, the developer is allowed to present to the Council
1499 is an intense
as well. After the presentations, public comment is accepted and
hydrogen emission nebula
council members ask clarifying questions of staff and the
located in the
developer. City Council does not make any decisions at a study
constellation Perseus, and
session. For now, the Redwood LIFE proposal cannot proceed in
has been given its
its current state, as it does not comply with the Westport Specific
informal nickname
Plan for that site. The Westport Plan is the legal plan that had
because its shape
been agreed upon and in place since the advent of the Westport
resembles the outline of
business park many years ago.
the US state of California.
As part of the Redwood LIFE proposal, Longfellow Real Estate
Given California's
Partners (the developer) included a request to replace the
contribution to spaceflight and astronomy over the years, it is only
Westport Plan with a Redwood LIFE Precise Plan, which includes
fitting that the Golden State has a nebula named after it!
amending the Redwood LIFE area’s height limit to permit five‐
The California nebula is a really large and long nebula, as far as story, 100’ buildings. Replacing the Westport Plan with the
deep‐sky objects go. It is 2.5° long (5 times the width of the full Redwood LIFE Precise Plan is a critical factor City Council will
moon!), which translates to about 100 light years long at its need to vote on to enable the project to move forward.
distance of nearly 1,500 light years from Earth. The nebula glows
At the Study Session, City Council may ask staff to obtain
because of the radiation from the intensely hot star, Xi Persei,
additional information. It is possible that the item would be on the
which is the brightest star in this picture. While it is extremely
agenda for the following meeting, where Council would be asked
faint and difficult to observe visually, its alluring color and shape
to vote on the item, or at a subsequent meeting at a later time
can be fully appreciated through astrophotography! I took this pic
after follow‐up information is obtained.
from my deck in Redwood Shores using a CMOS astronomy
camera fitted with a narrowband filter, and attached to a 61mm What this means for Redwood Shores:
refractor telescope. Save the Shores is committed to fighting for Redwood Shores’
More information on this pic as well as other pics are at my environment, wildlife, and community well‐being by advocating
website www.thestarryknight.net. Clear skies & Peace on Earth! for preserving the Westport Plan in its current form. Your support
will be needed at the City Council Study Session and subsequent
Kumar Srinivasan is a cutting-edge Materials Scientist by day and meetings in the form of Public Comment or by simply attending
ancient photon hunter by night. While he was peripatetic during his
youthful years, he is happy to report back to the Galactic Federation that
the meeting and displaying the handheld sign that was distributed
his cosmic address is now firmly entrenched in Redwood Shores on at the RSCA meeting. If you were not at the RSCA meeting, signs
Planet Earth 😉 will be available at the Council meetings.
City Council meetings for April are tentatively April 3 and 24. Save
the Shores is closely monitoring the City Council’s schedule and
will notify the community as soon as the Study Session date is
announced. To receive the latest news please sign up for our
newsletter at SaveRWS.org/newsletter.
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 and sending letters. To
request a lawn sign and show your support, go to;
SaveRWS.org/yardsign today! A member of our team will deliver
one to you. Our next letter writing campaign will be coming soon.
To expand our organization’s impact, we need volunteers!
If you are concerned about the impact of climate change and
development projects on Redwood Shores and have a few hours a
month to spare, we encourage you to sign up with Save the
Shores! We have opportunities for people of all ages and skill sets
to positively impact our community. Please visit our website to
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Calendar of RSCA Events

RSCA’s Annual Meeting Recap

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Yards, Parks and More:

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When this occurs, there will be a bus bridge and station

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Strategic Planning Update

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RSTC is back! We kick oﬀ the 2023 season—our 34th

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Astrophotography IMPORTANT UPDATE ON

634 Pilgrim Drive,

If you are thinking of selling your home now or in

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Redwood Shores Handyman

REDWOOD SHORES, BELMONT,

Silvia’s Housecleaning Service

The Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores invites all

To learn more, just email: brsrotaryclub@gmail.com

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