Gates
Both the Selva and Cabrillo gate entrances are clearly posted “Residents Only.” Despite this, last month we saw more guest vehicles sustain significant tire damage at these two locations than any other time in our memory.
Interviews of the drivers, and review of the video recordings of each incident, reflected that each one was directed to these entrances by GPS. The prospective guests became flustered when the unstaffed gate would not open for them and consequently attempted to tailgate a resident’s vehicle through the gate. The system is efficient and its spikes will almost always stop a tailgater.
The folks sustaining ruined tires are often hardworking people headed to a residence in the main portion of our community to perform some sort of service. To minimize damage to their vehicles, we suggest that you direct them to the Mariner Gate at 33510 Mariner Drive, DP 92629. From this location, the attendant can properly screen them and direct them to your residence.
Food Service Call-Ins
More and more restaurants and fast food stands are offering delivery of foods to our doors. Most of these establishments contract with specialized delivery services to accomplish this. There is even one service you can deal with directly and have them order and pick up anything you desire at any restaurant you choose. They wait for it to be cooked and then rush it to your house.
It all seems pretty simple, but our gatehouse personnel still have to screen non-residents, including delivery people, at the gatehouse. To expedite your delivery, please notify the gate as soon as practical. The simplest way to do this is to phone the Mariner Gate at (949-487-4185) and let them know who is coming. Should the attendants be temporarily tied up and not answer the phone immediately, you can also go to our web site and log the delivery person onto your guest list. Sometimes the electronic entry experiences a delay reaching the gate’s computer, so you may need to speak directly to the attendant on the phone or in person, especially if you feel the delivery is arriving very soon.
Car Clouts
Remember to lock your vehicles. We recently had thieves strike one unlocked vehicle. It has been many years since anyone has experienced a theft from a locked car.
—God Bless . . . Tim Murphy
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