As Paul Harvey would say on his nightly broadcast, “and now for the rest of the story.” In 1996 a Men's Club Dolphin Committee composed of Don Ellis, Rick Foth and Jerry Pearl started a fund raising campaign to replace the topiary dolphins at the entrance of Mariner Drive. Frank Turner, a local artist, volunteered his considerable skills to … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Completed Projects
May 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Completed Projects: Several maintenance projects have been completed in the past few weeks: Sidewalk safety has been improved with the grinding of 133 locations and cement repair at seven locations. Safety and appearance of the stairway from Niguel Shores Drive to Abalone has been improved with the installation of new low voltage light fixtures. … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Facility Management
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A Maintenance responsibility that does not have a lot of visibility but yet consumes considerable man hours and is vital to the ongoing operation of the community’s facilities is agency compliance. Maintenance will assist Orange County Health Care Agency inspectors to check our swimming pool and spa for water chemistry, filtration and code … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Cleaning Services
March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It is often the routine maintenance tasks that keep the neighborhood spiffed up and looking good. Done well, the need for these tasks may go unnoticed and unappreciated. The Maintenance Committee does notice and appreciates the work of George Cooley and his dedicated Maintenance Staff. The Staff has its scheduled tasks, and there are several … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Events Happen in Three’s
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Time and Mother Nature are more than capable of keeping our Maintenance Department busy with repairs and refurbishments. However, this past month the normal wear and tear has been getting some unwanted help from three instances of vehicle damage. A driver failed to set the brakes on a truck he had parked on Selva. The truck rolled across Selva … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – “The best laid plans…”
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“The best laid plans...” sometimes actually work. Witness the condition of the community's streets. Even though they are about fifty years old, most would agree that they are functionally sound and their condition is good. This is the product of years of planning and annual refurbishment projects. The planning began many years ago with the … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Sidewalk, Spikes, and Holiday Decor
January 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Maintenance put up the Holiday decorations and completed several 2012 projects in December. Decorations included the unique seashell wreaths on the entrance gates designed and created by our committee member, Suzanne Enis. Installation of the new exit spikes at the Garibaldi gate completes the gate hardware restoration on the five entrance … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Bell Restoration
December 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The year was 1892. Mrs. Anna Pitcher initiated an effort to mark the route of California's first highway, El Camino Real (Royal Highway or Kings Highway), the highway from San Diego to Sonoma linking 21 missions founded by Father Junipero Serra. Mrs. A.S.C. Forbes and the California Federation of Women's Clubs adopted the initiative and decided … [Read more...]
Drainage Maintenance
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rebuilding our slopes involved many decisions. Among the more observable is the slope preparation, plant selection and planting design. But, we see only the “tip of the iceberg.” We don’t see the huge amount of time and effort by our General Manager and Facilities Manager to insure that the result is aesthetically pleasing, that it minimizes water … [Read more...]
Partial Entrance/Exit and Street Closure – Salvador Bay, Sea Terrace II, The Villas
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To All Salvador Bay, Sea Terrace II, and Villas Residents: The Board approved work to be completed at the Manta Gate and Garibaldi Gate area to replace the stamped concrete with pavers. This work requires that one side of the gate be closed for one week to allow for the work to be completed and the concrete to cure properly. The Board also … [Read more...]
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