Traffic and Safety Committee: May 2020 News

TRAFFIC AND SAFETYTire DamageLiterally thousands of dollars of tire rubber are needlessly wasted each month at the Selva and Cabrillo gates. In every case the driver of the concerned damaged vehicle has become impatient with a preceding car, and, instead of waiting for the closing cycle to complete itself, tried to tailgate through the opening. The … [Read more...]

Traffic and Safety: April 2020 Update

QUIZ: Our Gate Attendants and Patrol Personnel—How Busy Are They?The February audit of our gate attendants and personnel assigned to parking and administrative rule enforcement revealed some interesting insight into their activity. Obviously, their most visible activity is the responsibility of screening visitors entering our community. As all of … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety Committee: March 2020 Update

Coyote AlertWe have quite a few sightings of a single coyote, and on occasion multiple coyotes, prowling through the Atlantic Garden Homes and then sauntering up Windward and going behind the homes on Halyard.What is of special concern is that these typically noc- turnal predators have become emboldened, and are casually and confidently moving … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety Committee: January 2020 News

Meeting with Sheriff’s Personnel: This past month three sworn deputy sheriffs and a community service repre- sentative from Dana Point Police Services attended our regular committee meeting. The purpose was to establish a better line of communication and announce intentions for an enhanced policing profile.The community service representative spoke … [Read more...]

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY Guest List It’s that time of year when we are often filled with posi- tive cheer and have more guests than normal to entertain. Unfortunately, a frustrating delay at the entrance of our gated community could spoil the festive and joyous mood of the occasion. To minimize conflict and expedite guests to our homes, we urge everyone … [Read more...]

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Traffic and Safety Committee: November News

Guest lists—As we approach the holiday season, the Securitas personnel who regularly staff our main gate have requested that we remind everyone to ensure that guest lists are current. Apparently, during the summer months many folks regularly modify their lists to allow for a fresh range of folks coming in to visit. As the weather cools, the … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety Committee:

Be Watchful:For the past months, just before dawn, a handful of “transient” looking individuals have been gaining entrance to our community by climbing over the walls, slipping through the gates, and crawling up the PCH embankments.So far, their most serious conduct has been trespassing and rummaging through trash cans. Normally, as soon as they … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety: Pedestrians and the Good Host

Pedestrians: We received several reports of close calls involving pedes- trians and moving vehicles. All drivers are reminded pedestrians have the right of way at marked and all of the numerous unmarked crosswalks we have in our commu- nity. For all the walkers that are crossing streets, please use caution and use a crosswalk that is clearly … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety Committee: Parking Permits and Contact Information

Parking Permits and Contact Information: Recently we began a process to expedite the annual renewal of overnight street parking permits. For the residents we were able to contact, the process went well. Unfortunately, a surprising number of folks had either changed their phone numbers or hadtheir phone service discontinued. If we cannot reach these … [Read more...]

Traffic & Safety Committee: July 2019

TRAFFIC AND SAFETYA Busy Time: Graduations followed by our 4th of July Celebration signify the start of summer and our busiest time of the year as far as visitors and traffic issues are concerned.To ensure that your guests are not delayed at entry and miss any of the festivities, update your guest lists or submit a party list to the office … [Read more...]