What's in this Edition of eNews?
- Caltrain Electrification Project to Cause Lane Closures in Redwood City through February 3
- Apply Now: City of Redwood City Seeks Community Members for Planning Commission Vacancies
- *Reminder* Join the Bargain Hunt Frenzy at the Central Neighborhood Garage Sale Event This Weekend
- The State has Determined the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element is in Substantial Compliance with State Housing Element Law; Special Planning Commission Meeting on January 31
- Explore Black History at the Domini Hoskins Black History Pop-Up Museum in Downtown Redwood City
- Join Us on February 4 to Provide Your Input on the Next Police Chief
- Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the 12th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 4
- Prevent Mosquito Breeding Under Your Home with Help from SMC Mosquito and Vector Control District
- Congratulations to the Winners of the 27th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest
- COVID-19 Testing
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Caltrain Electrification Project to Cause Lane Closures in Redwood City through February 3 |
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Caltrain will be performing utility potholing work in Redwood City between January 23 and February 3, which will require partial closures of the Whipple Avenue, Stafford Street, and Arguello Street railroad crossing to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The work will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays only. Construction signs and illuminated directional signs will direct the merging of closed lanes along these streets to open lanes. Traffic cones will be placed on Whipple Avenue to mark the lane closures, with only one side of the lanes and sidewalks along Stafford and Arguello at Whipple Avenue closed at a time to allow one side to remain open during construction.
In addition to the daytime work, crews may also be working along the Caltrain corridor to install infrastructure outside of the closure hours noted above. Work may take place during the day and at night, with night work occurring between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. There may also be occasional 24-hour work on weekends. Caltrain will work with contractors to minimize night work to limit the impact to surrounding communities; however, some work must be performed at night in order to maintain regular Caltrain service. To mitigate noise and other impacts during night activities, the field team will utilize acoustical noise barrier blankets and will position lights away from residential and business areas. A dedicated project hotline and email have been established for residents to contact with any concerns about potential impacts. Additionally, Caltrain will make every effort to notify residents and businesses in the affected areas in advance of any nighttime or weekend work.
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Apply Now: City of Redwood City Seeks Community Members for Planning Commission Vacancies |
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The City of Redwood City is excited to announce a special recruitment for two partial-term vacancies on the Planning Commission. One seat expires on June 30, 2024 and the other seat expires on June 30, 2026. We are seeking community members who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience to help shape City programs and policies.
To be eligible to serve on the Planning Commission, candidates must be 18 years or older, eligible to vote, a resident of incorporated Redwood City (use our interactive district mapping tool to verify that you reside within one of the City’s 7 districts), and must not hold any other public office or position in the City. The application period will be open from January 23 – February 28, and will be followed by interviews with the City Council during a Special Meeting in March.
All eligible community members are welcome and encouraged to apply. For more information about the roles and responsibilities of a Planning Commissioner, visit the Commission’s webpage on the City’s website, or this blog post highlighting the Planning Commission’s role and recent work. Apply now and make a difference in your community!
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*Reminder* Join the Bargain Hunt Frenzy at the Central Neighborhood Garage Sale Event This Weekend |
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Don't miss out on the ultimate bargain hunt!
This weekend, January 28 and 29, is the Central Neighborhood Garage Sale event. Join the bargain hunting frenzy and find hidden gems, amazing deals, and so much more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shop and explore Redwood City's Central neighborhood.
Residents and visitors alike, mark your calendars and head over to Central-RWC.com for a list of participating addresses. If you're planning on having a garage sale and want to be added to the list, there's still time to email [email protected] to be added! See you there!
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The State has Determined the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element is in Substantial Compliance with State Housing Element Law; Special Planning Commission Meeting on January 31 |
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The City resubmitted its 2023-2031 Housing Element to the State’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) on January 14, 2023. On January 19, 2023, HCD issued a letter finding that the City’s Housing Element in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law. The next steps are to formally adopt the Housing Element. For more information on the Housing Element, please click here.
Special Planning Commission Meeting on January 31, 2023
The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on January 31, 2023 at 6 p.m. to make recommendations to the City Council on the following:
- 2023-2031 Housing Element;
- Updates to the Public Safety, Built Environment, Building Community, and Natural Resources Elements, which include Environmental Justice policies; and
- Certification of the associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
The Planning Commission agenda and meeting instructions will be published 72 hours before the meeting. Please click here for more information.
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Explore Black History at the Domini Hoskins Black History Pop-Up Museum in Downtown Redwood City |
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The community is invited to check out the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center Black History Pop-Up Museum from Friday, February 3 through Tuesday, February 28 in Downtown Redwood City. The museum is located at 890 Jefferson Avenue (formerly Cost Plus World Market).
The exhibit features displays showcasing the extraordinary contributions that African-Americans have made throughout our history.
For more information about this important exhibit, click here.
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Join Us on February 4 to Provide Your Input on the
Next Police Chief
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Join us on February 4 at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (or via Zoom) for an important conversation about the attributes, skills, and experience needed for our next Police Chief. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of our department. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Can't make it? Stop by our pop-up booth at the Lunar New Year Celebration, also February 4, at Courthouse Square from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. to share your thoughts. We also welcome you to take our survey either online by visiting www.RedwoodCity.org/NextPoliceChief or by picking up a hard copy at any City facility. Let's work together to create a strong and community-centered police force. See you there!
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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the 12th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 4 |
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Saturday, February 4, 2023
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Redwood City, its Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, and partner Redwood City International will be hosting the 12th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Visitors will be joined by lion dancers, martial artists, taiko drummers, and other live performances for this celebration of the Year of the Rabbit. Plus, folks can enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the San Mateo County History Museum where they can find FREE Kids Arts and Crafts!
This event is free and open to the public.
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Prevent Mosquito Breeding Under Your Home with Help from SMC Mosquito and Vector Control District |
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Water under your home? Don't let mosquitoes add to your list of worries! Staff from the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District can check for mosquitoes breeding in the water and keep them from growing.
Mosquito control is a service covered by tax dollars. Contact the District today for one of their certified vector control technicians to check under your home!
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 27th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest |
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This fun and dynamic contest encourages Redwood City students in kindergarten through 5th grade to express their understanding of water conservation. This year's theme "Where's Pearl Precipitation? #RWCSavesWater" was a great success! We are so proud of all the students who participated and we hope that this contest continues to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation among our youth. Keep up the great work!
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Testing remains an important strategy in continuing to reduce the spread of the disease and to protect individuals who have not been vaccinated. Testing is available for all ages, including young children and infants, and all testing sites now use more comfortable testing methods by swabbing the front part of the nose or mouth.
People who are vaccinated or unvaccinated should get tested if they have symptoms of COVID-19. Unvaccinated persons should get tested if they have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 or have concerns about being infected or exposed.
See smcgov.org/testing for more information about locations and schedules. In addition to these sites, testing is also available from health care providers and other community organizations.
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Want to learn about different ways you can join the conversation with the City of Redwood City, from City Council meetings to committee and board meetings? Click here to get the latest City Council schedules and agendas. You can also receive City information and upcoming meeting agendas on a regular basis by going here.
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