Dear Redwood City Neighbor,
I hope that you enjoy the following news about Redwood City and our region and I look forward to seeing you around town!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
I hope that you enjoy the following news about Redwood City and our region and I look forward to seeing you around town!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
Inner Harbor Task Force and Specific Plan Process Update
Redwood City's Inner Harbor area is a place of great potential and boundless possibilities for the future. Located northeast of US 101 along Redwood Creek, this diverse 100-acre area presently encompasses varying levels of recreational and watercraft uses, marinas and businesses, industrial uses, and waterways. It's a crossroads, of sorts, between Redwood City's Downtown and its Port, with access via Maple Street and Blomquist Street.
Inner Harbor Specific Plan Process
The Inner Harbor area represents a unique and wonderful opportunity for the community, which will be realized through creation of an Inner Harbor Specific Plan. This Plan will be based on the involvement and ideas of the community as a whole, and through a public "visioning" process the Plan will lay out the scope and general guidelines for what the City and community imagine and envision for the bright future of the Inner Harbor Area.
The Inner Harbor Task Force is a group comprised of 15 stakeholders representing public and private landowners, residents, and users of the area. Along with additional members representing outside perspectives including other public agencies, the business community, and environmental groups, the Task Force is poised for broad-based visioning and a holistic approach.
Supporting the Task Force is a technical working group composed of subject matter experts drawn from City and County Staff, key state or federal agencies, and outside consultants with expertise in complex planning and environmental issues. This group will work to provide answers to questions raised by participants and offer the technical expertise needed by participants to make informed decisions. As the Task Force is created by formal action of the City Council, it is subject to the Brown Act.
The Inner Harbor Task Force has met six times since its formation in July 2013, to learn more about the process, task force or recent meetings, please visit www.redwoodcity.org/phed/planning/innerharbor/.
Redwood City's Inner Harbor area is a place of great potential and boundless possibilities for the future. Located northeast of US 101 along Redwood Creek, this diverse 100-acre area presently encompasses varying levels of recreational and watercraft uses, marinas and businesses, industrial uses, and waterways. It's a crossroads, of sorts, between Redwood City's Downtown and its Port, with access via Maple Street and Blomquist Street.
Inner Harbor Specific Plan Process
The Inner Harbor area represents a unique and wonderful opportunity for the community, which will be realized through creation of an Inner Harbor Specific Plan. This Plan will be based on the involvement and ideas of the community as a whole, and through a public "visioning" process the Plan will lay out the scope and general guidelines for what the City and community imagine and envision for the bright future of the Inner Harbor Area.
The Inner Harbor Task Force is a group comprised of 15 stakeholders representing public and private landowners, residents, and users of the area. Along with additional members representing outside perspectives including other public agencies, the business community, and environmental groups, the Task Force is poised for broad-based visioning and a holistic approach.
Supporting the Task Force is a technical working group composed of subject matter experts drawn from City and County Staff, key state or federal agencies, and outside consultants with expertise in complex planning and environmental issues. This group will work to provide answers to questions raised by participants and offer the technical expertise needed by participants to make informed decisions. As the Task Force is created by formal action of the City Council, it is subject to the Brown Act.
The Inner Harbor Task Force has met six times since its formation in July 2013, to learn more about the process, task force or recent meetings, please visit www.redwoodcity.org/phed/planning/innerharbor/.
Mayors on Wheels
"Mayors for Meals" is the annual celebration of the crucial nature of the Peninsula Volunteers'' Meals on Wheels program that faithfully delivers hot, fresh, nutritious lunches to homebound seniors and disabled adults across South San Mateo County, from Belmont through East Palo Alto.
Each year the mayors, city and county officials from South San Mateo County personally deliver Meals on Wheels to their constituents in all 8 cities served by the program.
I, along with Mayors Laura Martinez of East Palo Alto, Ray Mueller of Menlo Park, David Burow of Woodside, Vice-Mayor Jeff Aalfs of Portola Valley, and Sequoia Healthcare District Director Kim Griffin, delivered meals to show our support for our community's seniors.
For 36 years, Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels has been faithfully delivering hot, fresh, nutritious lunches to homebound seniors and disabled adults across South San Mateo County, from Belmont through East Palo Alto. For more information, visit www.penvol.org/mealsonwheels/.
"Mayors for Meals" is the annual celebration of the crucial nature of the Peninsula Volunteers'' Meals on Wheels program that faithfully delivers hot, fresh, nutritious lunches to homebound seniors and disabled adults across South San Mateo County, from Belmont through East Palo Alto.
Each year the mayors, city and county officials from South San Mateo County personally deliver Meals on Wheels to their constituents in all 8 cities served by the program.
I, along with Mayors Laura Martinez of East Palo Alto, Ray Mueller of Menlo Park, David Burow of Woodside, Vice-Mayor Jeff Aalfs of Portola Valley, and Sequoia Healthcare District Director Kim Griffin, delivered meals to show our support for our community's seniors.
For 36 years, Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels has been faithfully delivering hot, fresh, nutritious lunches to homebound seniors and disabled adults across South San Mateo County, from Belmont through East Palo Alto. For more information, visit www.penvol.org/mealsonwheels/.
New Businesses in Redwood City
The TuTu School has opened its first Peninsula location in Redwood City at 960 Main Street. TuTu school offers dance classes and camps to girls and boys. For more information visit www.tutuschoolredwoodcity.com.
Amie Wine Bar opened last month at 823 Hamilton Street in Downtown Redwood City in the former Saba Café space. For more information please visit www.amiewinebar.com.
Bank of the West opened a new branch at the end of 2013 at 900 Veterans Blvd. The branch will combine the traditional appearance of a brick-and-mortar facility with contemporary banking features such as iPads and a quick response (QR) bar, where customers can conduct some self-service transactions and also learn about products and services. For more information visit www.bankofthewest.com.
Opening Day for Redwood City Little League
On Saturday, March 22, the Redwood City Little League held their Opening Day ceremony at Red Morton Park, McGarvey Field.
Over 900 boys will be participating this season, on 78 Teams, in all age brackets. Sourdough Sam, from the San Francisco 49'ers; Stomper from the Oakland A's; Gigante from the San Jose Giants, and Lou Seal and Renel from the San Francisco Giants were on hand to open the 2014 Season.
Play Ball!
On Saturday, March 22, the Redwood City Little League held their Opening Day ceremony at Red Morton Park, McGarvey Field.
Over 900 boys will be participating this season, on 78 Teams, in all age brackets. Sourdough Sam, from the San Francisco 49'ers; Stomper from the Oakland A's; Gigante from the San Jose Giants, and Lou Seal and Renel from the San Francisco Giants were on hand to open the 2014 Season.
Play Ball!
Upcoming Non-Profit Events
Redwood City Benefit for a Brighter Future - Honoring an Inspiration
The Redwood City Education Foundation will be presenting the 2014 Pat Crawford Inspiration Award to Margaret Marshall as part of the inspiration component of Benefit for a Brighter Future.
In the words of RCEF board member Jane Taylor, "We feel that Margaret embodies the spirit of this award. With grace and dignity, she leads by example and inspires others to become involved, and she has a knack for getting things done with her powers of persuasion, sense of humor, and good old-fashioned elbow grease."
The Inspiration Award honors the memory of Pat Crawford's lifelong commitment to education and her unique ability to foster and inspire volunteering in those around her. Past recipients include Susie Peyton, Georgia Jack, Debra Adler, Ron Talain, and Tommy Vargas.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, April 4, 2014
5:30 PM
The Grove at Cañada College
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.BenefitForABrighterFuture.org.
The Redwood City Education Foundation will be presenting the 2014 Pat Crawford Inspiration Award to Margaret Marshall as part of the inspiration component of Benefit for a Brighter Future.
In the words of RCEF board member Jane Taylor, "We feel that Margaret embodies the spirit of this award. With grace and dignity, she leads by example and inspires others to become involved, and she has a knack for getting things done with her powers of persuasion, sense of humor, and good old-fashioned elbow grease."
The Inspiration Award honors the memory of Pat Crawford's lifelong commitment to education and her unique ability to foster and inspire volunteering in those around her. Past recipients include Susie Peyton, Georgia Jack, Debra Adler, Ron Talain, and Tommy Vargas.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, April 4, 2014
5:30 PM
The Grove at Cañada College
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.BenefitForABrighterFuture.org.
4th Annual Young Dreamer Network Benefit Dinner
Join the Redwood City's Young Dreamers for an evening of fun, food, inspiration and entertainment. The program will be taking a look at the accomplishments of Redwood City's Young Dreamers over the past year and celebrate some very special people. By attending guests will support the Young Dreamer's efforts to develop and deliver workshops, organize service projects, travel locally to mentor children and support city events, and, of course, travel to volunteer abroad. The evening will conclude with a special presentation by the talented Redwood City Young Dreamers.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, April 24, 2014
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fox Forum
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dreamvolunteers.org/tickets/benefit-dinner.
Join the Redwood City's Young Dreamers for an evening of fun, food, inspiration and entertainment. The program will be taking a look at the accomplishments of Redwood City's Young Dreamers over the past year and celebrate some very special people. By attending guests will support the Young Dreamer's efforts to develop and deliver workshops, organize service projects, travel locally to mentor children and support city events, and, of course, travel to volunteer abroad. The evening will conclude with a special presentation by the talented Redwood City Young Dreamers.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, April 24, 2014
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fox Forum
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dreamvolunteers.org/tickets/benefit-dinner.
School Force Annual Fundraiser
School-Force's Annual Fundraiser is a fun community-wide event sponsored by School-Force, the Belmont-Redwood Shores Public Education Foundation. The purpose of the Annual Fundraiser is to bring together people from our community at a fun event to raise money to fund valuable staff and programs at each of our seven schools. Guests enjoy food, dancing and music and can bid on a variety of raffle prizes contributed by both local businesses and community members.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, May 2, 2014
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
College of San Mateo
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.schoolforce.org.
School-Force's Annual Fundraiser is a fun community-wide event sponsored by School-Force, the Belmont-Redwood Shores Public Education Foundation. The purpose of the Annual Fundraiser is to bring together people from our community at a fun event to raise money to fund valuable staff and programs at each of our seven schools. Guests enjoy food, dancing and music and can bid on a variety of raffle prizes contributed by both local businesses and community members.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, May 2, 2014
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
College of San Mateo
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.schoolforce.org.
