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...]
Maintenance Preparation for Clubhouse Events
October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fall is here. The many clubs and various interest groups are beginning a new season. Maintenance will be busy and challenged in setting up and preparing the ClubHouse to meet the needs of these organizations. In a week’s time Maintenance will setup and break down the club room eight to twelve times with cleaning and vacuuming … [Read more...]
Pool & Spa Closure – Monday, October 15, 2012 – Thursday, October 18, 2012
September 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To All Residents: It is time for the pools semi-annual water replenishment (drain ½ of pool water and replenish with fresh). It is also time for the annual South Coast Water District’s test of the office/community center potable water system for any cross connection with the reclaimed water system. The Pool/spa will be closed from Monday, … [Read more...]
Maintenance Commitee – September Update
August 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you know your way to our Sunset Park? We know the way to our beautiful Beach Bluff Park and the Athletic/Picnic Park at the ClubHouse, but there are other less known quite, serene little pocket parks in the community . Sunset Park is located on Niguel Shores Drive near the Cockleshell cul-de-sac. Maintenance has given it a fresh new look. The … [Read more...]
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