The CIWHA Communications Team has been busy pulling together resources!
The resources on this page will be updated as information becomes available.you may leave comments on this page if you have additional resources you think would useful, or that you would like to see here! Your comments will be reviewed and not made public – please include you phone number in case we need to contact you.
Boat related urgent matters in the harbor, 24/7
For any boat related urgent matters in the harbor, 24/7, please use the Police Department Dispatch line 1-805-385- 7740 or Fire 1-805-385-7722 (both of those numbers are on the City’s website in the “Departments” section).
During business hours please call Code Compliance, 1-805-385-7940 x9. Please note that the Code Compliance line is not monitored after hours.
Also See:
Homeless Activity
We are in proximity to the Casa Serena encampment, the dunes and Edison Canal encampment and the Power Plant encampment.
Theft crime and break ins have increased. We are also concerned about fire and water pollution.
We were referred to:
Jessica Petrillo – Homeless Assistance 805-385-8044 office
805-889-2493 cell
Jessica.petrillo@oxnard.org
We also spoke with Officer Kohr, who requested we contact him or Oxnard PD
If we see any suspicious activity contact
Non-emergency Dispatch
1-805.385.7740
In the event of an emergency call 911
Pools and Spas
In a recent seawall inspection with the City Engineer, we mentioned the existence of a permitted in-ground pool in the neighborhood. We asked if the permitting of in-ground pools or spas contained any enhance engineering requirements to mitigate any infringement on the integrity of seawalls.
We were referred to Vytautas “Vyto” Adomaitis Director
Community Development Department
214 S C Street | Oxnard, CA 93030 O: tel:1-805-385-7882 | F: 805-385-7417
His response:
Building & Engineering verifies that pools adjoining waterways in the Channel Islands Harbor area are not imposing additional loading on, or otherwise affecting the integrity of the seawalls. We also verify that the presence of the constructed pool will not infringe on any maintenance easements owned by the City. There are different designs for the seawalls among the different housing tracts in this area that affect the ability of a pool to be permitted.
In the older tracts (Mandalay), pools may not be possible due to the location of seawall maintenance easements, while in Seabridge or Westport there are locations where a pool could be allowed.
For any additional questions regarding in ground pools and associated engineering requirements, please contact Asst. Director/Building Official, Jeff Pengilley, at 805-385- 8208.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
We requested confirmation on the City’s position on ADUs as there appears to be some disparity between State and Coastal Commission positions.
We were referred to Vytautas “Vyto” Adomaitis Director
Community Development Department
214 S C Street | Oxnard, CA 93030 O: 805-385-7882 | F: 805-385-7417
His response:
Within the City of Oxnard, Accessory Dwelling Units are not currently allowed in the Coastal Zone.
In addition, we met with Coastal Commission staff in August 2020, and we discussed the recent changes in state law which generally allows ADUs in residential zones except within the Coastal Zone. The CCC staff encouraged us, and other coastal cities, to allow ADUs within the Coastal Zone. CCC staff suggested that we look at Santa Cruz’s ADU Coastal regulations which provide ADU restrictions / reasons for denial based on lack of parking. As part of the Housing Element, City staff did not propose and City Council did not provide direction to amend our LCP to allow ADUs in the Coastal Zone. For any additional questions regarding ADUs, please contact Planning Manager, Scott Kolwitz, at 805-385-3919.
CIWHA – October Update 2025
Extreme Tides Nov. 5th, 6th and 7th, 2025
Check clearance of overhanging decks. Make sure you are bow to seawall and clearing deck. Remove items from docks that may hit deck and anything beneath ramps. Watch for piling cap displacement. Extreme tides indicate both extremely high and extremely low!
Check to make sure your boat is clearing the slope next to the seawall!
See: https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/California/Ventura-County/Channel-Islands-Harbor/Weekly/
Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Oxnard Update
Wednesday, November 19, 2025,
from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Oxnard Main Library, 251 S A St, Oxnard, CA 93030.
Update from Oxnard
Documents from the City
- PDF of Complete Staff Report: 10.28.25-staff-report-lcp-committee-meeting
- PDF of Oxnard LCP Community Meeting Email 11.19.25 Final 2
- MEETING FLYER 11.19.25_LCP-Meeting-Flyer
Details From Oxnard:
The LCP is established to plan for development in the City’s coastal zone that protects and enhances coastal resources and ecosystems, provides public access to the coastline, guides sustainable development in the coastal zone and addresses climate change impacts, including sea-level rise.
On October 28, 2025, City staff presented details of the LCP Update to the Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Development Committee.
The direct link to the LCP website: https://www.oxnard.gov/community-development/long-range-planning-sustainability/local-coastal-program
The direct link to the staff report: https://www.oxnard.gov/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/departments/community-development/long-range-planning/10.28.25-staff-report-lcp-committee-meeting.pdf
City Of Oxnard Local Coastal Plan Update
Why it matters: The LCP update will guide coastal development, permit decisions and long-term capital planning in Oxnard’s coastal zone. The maps show hazards to public infrastructure and private properties under a range of sea-level scenarios and identify adaptation options that will have fiscal and equity implications for the city..
A presentation was given at the Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee Meeting – 10/28/2025 (See video lower on this page or Go here: https://www.youtube.com/live/VN1xf-FC46E?si=VnQzZO28pQZ0z4gP&t=494
The presentation used the USGS COSMOS model and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change scenarios to evaluate multiple future sea-level-rise benchmarks (including roughly 1.6, 3.3, 4.9 and 6.6 feet) and show when different levels might occur under intermediate and high emissions pathways.
Next steps: Staff and Dudek will present a financial impact analysis and a refined set of policy proposals in 2026, continue community outreach (staff reported roughly 38 attendees at one prior community meeting), and coordinate with the Coastal Commission ahead of any formal LCP amendments that will require public hearings and certification by the Coastal Commission.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
Why it matters to Property Owners
The Oxnard Local Coastal Plan (LCP), adopted in 1982 and certified by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) in 1985, is a regulatory framework under the California Coastal Act of 1976. It guides land use, zoning, and development in Oxnard’s coastal zone (primarily beachfront and adjacent areas) to protect natural resources, public shoreline access, and environmental quality while allowing compatible growth. The update process, initiated around 2014 and ongoing as of 2025, incorporates modern challenges like sea level rise (SLR), climate adaptation, and hazard mitigation.
Below is a concise overview of its key impacts on properties:Development and Zoning Restrictions
- Limits on New Construction and Density: Properties in the coastal zone must comply with the LCP’s Coastal Land Use Plan (LUP) policies and Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Title 17). This often restricts building heights, densities, setbacks from the shoreline, and lot coverage to preserve views, habitats, and public access. For example, historical disputes (e.g., Oxnard Shores in the 1980s) led to moratoriums on beachfront builds due to erosion risks, requiring CCC permits for any development.
- Permit Requirements: All coastal developments need a Coastal Development Permit from the City and/or CCC, adding scrutiny and potential delays/costs for owners seeking renovations, additions, or subdivisions.
Environmental and Hazard Protections
- Coastal Hazard Mitigation: The LCP addresses erosion, flooding, storms, and waves, especially in the ongoing update. Properties vulnerable to SLR (projected to exacerbate hazards by 2050–2100) may face “no-build” zones, mandatory elevations, or adaptive measures like setbacks or green infrastructure. The 2019 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy identifies at-risk areas, potentially devaluing or limiting insurable/usable land without retrofits.
- Resource Protection: Regulations protect wetlands, dunes, and habitats (e.g., Ormond Beach), prohibiting fills, grading, or impacts that could harm ecology. This can block or modify projects on ecologically sensitive properties.
Public Access and Economic Effects
- Access Mandates: Properties must provide or fund public paths, parking, or easements to beaches, which may reduce private usable space or increase costs for waterfront owners.
- Economic Trade-offs: While the LCP supports tourism and recreation (boosting property values in stable areas), restrictions can lower market values in high-hazard zones by curbing development potential. Conversely, certification enhances long-term resilience, potentially stabilizing values against climate risks. The update aims to balance this with adaptation strategies, like managed retreat or nature-based defenses.
Overall, the LCP promotes sustainable coastal living but can constrain property rights and flexibility, particularly for redevelopment. Property owners should consult the City’s LCP Update website (oxnardlcpupdate.com) or CCC for site-specific assessments, as impacts vary by location and evolve with the update.
Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Development Committee Meeting – 10/28/2025
NOTE this video starts at 8:18 item D. 2 Updates to the City’s Local Coastal Program to Fulfill the Requirements to Plan for Sea Level Rise.
Oxnard — City staff and consultants on Oct. 28 presented an update on the effort to revise Oxnard’s certified Local Coastal Program to plan for sea-level rise, showing maps of erosion, tidal and storm flooding under multiple scenarios and outlining a suite of adaptation options ranging from beach nourishment and dunes to hard-armoring and drainage improvements.
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Welcome to the earlier OCTOBER Updates!
In this section
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- Hemlock Seawall Project
- October 23, 2025 CINC Neighborhood Council Meeting at PCYC
- Happenings in the Harbor!
- Sept 25th, KJ May – Sr. Construction Project Manager – Public Works Department, Engineering, hand delivered all preliminary notices to homeowners in the area shown below. He said he was able to speak to some residents, all very receptive. Jilk Heavy Construction will deliver the next notice, 30 days prior to starting the work.
Construction plans are being finalized and we will publish more updates as they become available.
Please click here for the Hemlock Project Page for more details!
For background information the link below has a timeline of information and resources,
October 23, 2025 CINC
Neighborhood Council Meeting at PCYC
The next Channel Islands Neighborhood Council Meeting will be held in person at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club on Thursday October 23rd from 6pm to 8pm.
Videos of presentations available:
PAST – Comment Nov 18th, 2025
Tuesday November 18th at 6 PM City Council Meeting
Chuck Carter will be presenting to the City Council with a Q&A
THIS IS NOT YET ON THE CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
More information about Neighborhood Council :
https://www.cineighbors.com/
Halloween Happenings in the Harbor
Channel Islands Harbor Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle 10 am Saturday October 25th
Parade of Frights Saturday October 25th
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
More fun Harbor Activities.Saturday, October 25
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Haunted Courtyard at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Let the adventure begin! Kick off your day of Halloween fun at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s Haunted Courtyard. This Halloween-themed event features a variety of fun, family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, games, prizes, and, of course, candy! This event is free and is perfect for all ages.
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Parade of Frights Marketplace (Harbor View Park)
The Channel Islands Farmers’ Market will be hosting an expanded market from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Harbor View Park, located just south of Marine Emporium Landing at 3600 Harbor Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93035.
At the market, the Ventura County Harbor Department will offer reusable Parade of Frights bags to children (while supplies last), each vendor will hand out candy, there will be crafts booths for children to create Halloween-themed art, an inflatable jump zone will be offered, and there will be a costume contest and costume parade. The costume parade starts at 5 p.m. and organizers will be handing out special Halloween-themed medals for all participants.
In addition, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation will bring its Mobile Art Cart with Halloween and fall-themed hands-on projects, a puppet show will be offered every 30- to 60-minutes, a mini haunted house will be available for the little ones, and there will be two spooky stations with live actors, hands-on activities, and candy giveaways.
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Wolfsburg Finest VW Club Trunk or Treat (Harbor View Park)
Head over to Harbor View Park where the Wolfsburg Finest VW Club of Oxnard will be hosting a trunk or treat featuring 20–25 cars. This family-friendly activity promises plenty of candy, creative displays, and photo-worthy moments for kids and parents alike
CIWHA – September Update 2025
Welcome to the SEPTEMBER Update!
On this page:
- Hemlock Seawall Project APPROVED (7-0) CITY COUNCIL
THANK YOU FOR SENDING COMMENTS before 3 pm Tuesday Sept, 16, 2025 - CLICK HERE For City Council Agenda Sept, 16, 2025
- Notes about Boats and Docks
- Hemlock UPDATES
HEMLOCK
1st NOTICE OF UPCOMING SEAWALL REPAIR WORK
Oxnard City Council Approved the Contract for the Hemlock Project on September 16, 2025, with a 7-0 vote!
Thank you to all who sent comments in!
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
City Council Meeting
see page 6:
Item N. Reports:
2.Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Project Agreement 32600126 with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Mandalay Bay Seawalls (West Hemlock Street Seawall Repairs) Project, Specification No. PW 24-129. (10 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize:
- A total of $2,586,765 in Project funds for the Mandalay Bay Seawalls (West Hemlock Street Seawall Repairs) Project, Specification No. PW 24-129;
- The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,210,910 for the Project and approve a Project contingency amount of $221,091 (10%) with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for a total not to exceed value of $2,432,001 for the Project; and
- A Project allocation amount of $154,764 (~7%) for engineering, inspection, survey and project management for the Project.
(This item did not originate in Committee as this is a capital improvement project specifically listed in the City’s Capital Improvement Program budget, which was previously approved by the City Council.) Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/aJ7Vfr-4kDM
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Michael Wolfe, (805) 385-8055
ACTION ITEMS – PLEASE SUBMIT COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS must received before TUES. September 16, 2025 before 3pm!
NOTE: Submit an email to cityclerk@oxnard.org no later than 3pm on the day of the meeting. (Please indicate the agenda item number in the subject line):
SUBJECT:
9/16/25 Agenda Item N.2 Public Project Agreement 32600126 with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Mandalay Bay Seawalls
All email correspondence will be forwarded to the City Council / Committee prior to the start of the meeting and made part of the legislative record. The deadline to submit written comments is at 3 PM on the day of the meeting.
For background information the link below has a timeline of information and resources,
Quick notes about docks!
Please note that if you let someone “use” your dock and they abandon the boat – you are responsible. Dock easements are granted to property owners as an agreement between the property owner and the City of Oxnard.
When repairs are happening on seawalls we make every attempt to help homeowners relocate their boats to other docks that may be available by facilitating communications with other homeowners.
Soon we may be requesting dock space for the Hemlock Project. If you are in the construction area and need a dock let us know – if you have an open dock – please let us know!!
Hemlock Property Owners should look at the Hemlock Project Updates page about notices and Questions and Answers and more!
CHECK THIS OUT:
A volunteer homeowner has provided a sample wharfage agreement that can be used between Boat and Dock owners.
We are including both a work and pdf version:
PDF:05-27-2020_Temporary_Wharfage_Agreement
WORD: 05-27-2020_Temporary_Wharfage_Agreement
DO YOU HAVE DOCK OR NEED A DOCK?
Use the form below if you need to
relocate your boat for this project
or if you have dock space someone on the list could use.
Dock Relocation Form
CIWHA July and August 2025 Updates
Welcome to the July Update!
On this page:
- KARLS Development APPROVED BY Coastal Commission August 14th 2025 – THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS!!
- Hemlock Seawall Project Update
- Landscape Update
- Membership Update
The approval by the Coastal Commission will green-light the end of the blight at Fisherman’s Wharf in Oxnard!
Family friendly, open to the public!
Public guest docks.
Retail, Dining, Edutainment,
Food kiosks, Donuts, Reel Guppies,
Holiday Events,
Expanded boardwalk,
enhanced park and more!
Please send comments or show up!
Read the Coastal Commission Virtual Hearing Procedures Here and if you wish to speak via Zoom, phone or in person, please complete a speaker request form which can be found on the agenda webpage.
UPDATE: Thursday August 14th 2025 Coastal Commission unanimously approved Karls to move forward!
Thursday August 14th 2025 Coastal Commission hearing to approve Karls to move forward!
If you are unfamiliar with this project please see: https://participate-karls.org/
Background Information on Fisherman’s Wharf since 2017
The last developer (Tellefson) wanted to build luxury apartments and privatise the entire property originally named Fisherman’s Wharf.
A long drawn out process culminated in the Coastal Commission finally denying the request of the developer Aug 23, 2020. Some history on the community opposition to the Tellefson Project can bee seen here [click for 2017 HBCA-Presentation].
Karls is the first developer seeking approval to begin a development that is not in conflict with the land use and will keep the parcels visitor serving. Without opposition to Karls it has taken years to get to the approval point. We hope this approval will end the decay of that area of the harbor and restore it’s enjoyment for residents and visitors alike! This developer has been forthcoming and engaged in community outreach, completed the required environmental and traffic studies and modified plans accordingly and beyond requirements.
We are also grateful have a Harbor Director, Mr. Tripp, who truly respects the amazing and unique Channel Islands Harbor, and the residents and visitors both near and far.
ACTION ITEMS – THANK YOU FOR COMMENTING!
COMMENTS must received by Fri. Aug 8th before 5pm!
There are two items going before the commission.
- Item 12 a is a PWP amendment that will correct long standing inaccurate measurements of plans and existing buildings. The Amendment allows Karls to keep the lighthouse (which exceeds the height restriction on development), while not increasing to that height, all allowable heights of all structures. This PWP also eliminates a view corridor through the area north of the parking area where the largest linear structure will be and that was not actually fully a view corridor in the past.
- Item 13 a is a request for approval of The Notice of Impending Development (NOID).
This notice would mean plans can be submitted to the City for permits!PLEASE SEND COMMENTS SEPARATELY ON BOTH ITEMS!
NOTE: Email correspondence will only be distributed to the Commission prior to the hearing on this item if it is received by 5pm on Friday August 8th.
The NOID approval will allow Karls to obtain building permits and commence construction of the project!
Please send comments or a letter of support via email now
To:
SouthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov
Subject Line: (please copy and paste exactly as below):Public Comment on August 2025 Agenda Item Thursday 13a – Channel Islands Harbor Notice of Impending Development No. CIH-NOID-0005-25 (Karls Village).
Comment Example:
Please approve Notice of Impending Development for Karls! As a resident of Oxnard I am excited to see the long awaited development in Channel Islands Harbor begin!
Please include your name and city of residence.
_________________________________________
For those interested in attending and participating in the meeting, the Coastal Commission hearing will take place on
Thursday, August 14th, in Calabasas
at the King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway 91302
Wording from the Coastal Commission Agenda
13 NOTICE OF IMPENDING DEVELOPMENT
a. Channel Islands Harbor Notice of Impending Development No. CIH-NOID-0005-25 (Karls Village).
Public hearing and action on Notice of Impending Development (NOID) by Ventura County Harbor Department for the demolition of Fisherman’s Wharf and construction of Karls Village, an approximately 11-acre visitor-serving development featuring retail, dining, recreational attractions, and public waterfront access improvements located at the corner of Channel Islands Boulevard and Victoria Avenue within Channel Islands Harbor, City of Oxnard, Ventura County. (SF-V)
Submit Comment
In addition to the NOID – the PWP item to be approved at the same meeting.
Comments must be submitted individually for each item.
Please send comments or a letter of support via email now
To:
SouthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov
Subject Line: (please copy and paste exactly as below):
Public Comment on August 2025 Agenda Item Thursday 12a – Channel Islands Harbor PWP Amendment No. PWP-4-CIH-25-0002-1
Comment Example:
Please approve this PWP Amendment, which is is making consistency corrections of errors that have been a part of the Public Works Plan for a very long time.
The Karls development plans are consistent with land use, zoning and purpose, these corrections will create a clean slate! .
Please include your name and city of residence.
Details for in person comments and the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures memo for submitting a request to speak are available on the CCC site:
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2025/8
Wording from the Coastal Commission Agenda
12 PUBLIC WORKS PLAN.
a. Channel Islands Harbor PWP Amendment No. PWP-4-CIH-25-0002-1 (Karls Village).
Public hearing and action on the Ventura County Harbor Department’s request to amend the certified Channel Islands Harbor Public Works Plan to incorporate minor technical updates and clarifications and to remove a designated view corridor to facilitate the redevelopment of Fisherman’s Wharf. (SF-V)
HEMLOCK SEAWALL UPDATE
Key dates below for your reference.
Performance period – 120 working days
More information and updates for homeowners in project location CLICK HERE!
LANDSCAPE UPDATE
Anthony Miller from Special Districts shared that there will be some work performed in our area over the next few months on the fences.
They are finishing off the second half of fence repairs and touch-ups that were started last fiscal year. Additionally, some large rocks/rip rap stones will be removed from the harbor floor in the vicinity of the Channel Islands Blvd bridge in the main channel. That should resolve some ingress and egress issues that home owner was experiencing from their dock at low tide.
- Don’t forget you can use 311 for Debris Reports: Click for information!
- You can also use 311 for Shallow Channel Reports: Click Here for information!
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Thanks to all who have paid their 2025 dues!
We are continuing to reach out by email to get additional missing information on property owners.
If you are unsure about your information with us – or have not received and invoice via email please fill out the form and mail it to us our email it to us:
CIWHA_Dues_Form-2025.pdf
Please email the completed form to membership@channelislandsca.com
or use the contact form at the bottom of the Pay Your Dues page
CIWHA Updates for June 2025
June 21 2- 5:30 there is a free concert on the waterside corner on Jamestown Ct, in the channel south of Meridian. Rock the dock concerts have become a tradition and if you have not been – get out there! Please be safe – be aware of many paddle boarders, kayaks, SUPs, duffy’s, and other floatables!
GET THE FLYER: RockTheDock062125.pdf
We have been working with Special Districts to address concerns in our area regarding Debris and Shallow water in the channels in our neighborhood.
Please read the instructions for each using 311. Your participation makes everything better for everyone!
Hemlock Project Updates
The Hemlock Project Request for Proposals (RFP) is tentatively scheduled to go before City Council In September.
Please sign up for Hemlock Project Updates if you live in the area of impact.
Hemlock Project Updates
See the map of the work area. Sign up for Updates. And let us know if you have dock space to help homeowners when the project gets underway in the fall!
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE PAID DUES!
We have received a few payments that we received with no Mandalay Property address on the payment.
We are attempting to reach out as best we can – but sometimes payments are made by companies or trusts with no contact information.
Please contact us if you have paid your dues and NOT received and email confirmation of payment!
If you have not paid your 2025 Dues please pay now!
The fiscal year for Dues in January through December.
Contact CIWHA
Harbor Debris Reports 311
HARBOR DEBRIS – USE 311
PLEASE REPORT WHAT YOU SEE
and clean up what you are able!
We have had many reports from homeowners requesting updates on Debris Removal in Mandalay. These reports have been shared with the city in seawall team meetings and other correspondence.
- The City has contracted an on call service for Debris Removal
(our assessment funds will be used to pay for this service so report wisely) - Shopping Carts, large Palm fronds, Large items following winds
- Trash and debris or algae that is more than homeowners are able to remove
We can cut costs by lending a hand!
We can all help cut expenses by scooping out what we can!
Please watch your trash bins on windy days! Trash blowing from open lids ends up in the harbor.
Always tie down items on your deck, dock and boat and remove anything that can blow away.
PLEASE dispose of all plastic bags, disposable cups, plates, bottles, ice bags and materials before they blow away!
Scoop and place plant matter and algae in the green barrel and trash in your trash bin!
If you do not have a green barrel ask your neighbors if you can use theirs!
In conversations with Special Districts and Public Works we have agreed to encourage homeowners to use 311 to report areas of concern.
THE PLAN: Do not expect a boat to appear right after you report.
Special Districts will attempt to group reports so that it is most cost effective!
APP Download information and web version available here: https://www.oxnard.gov/oxnard-311
Special District Request – DEBRIS IN THE WATERWAYS
AGAIN – Identify as Debris in Waterways. Please be as detailed as possible, send photos and clear address location, cross streets and streets on either side of the channel, description in addition to moving the red location indicator.
APP Download information and web version available here: https://www.oxnard.gov/oxnard-311
How to report DEBRIS REMOVAL REQUEST on 311
1) Start by downloading and installing the APP
2) After installing and opening the App click “Make a Request”
3) Scroll down to “Assessment District Request”
4) To make a Special District Request – IN THE WATER
Please note it as DEBRIS REMOVAL REQUEST be as detailed as possible, send photos and clear address location, cross streets and streets on either side of the channel, description in addition to moving the red location indicator.
AFTER YOU SUBMIT A WATERWAYS REQUEST PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS PAGE!
WHY 311
Requests to 311 create a traceable record of reports. These reports are provided to Public Works.
A decision will be made to respond immediately or wait for a more reports in the are to make a debris removal work order most effective.
YOUR INVOLVEMENT MAKES THIS MORE COST EFFECTIVE!
You can also send emails and images to currents@channelislandsca.com
PLEASE NOTE: Leave comments on this page when you make 311 reports!
Comments will not automatically appear when you post them here I do not log in every day to see if someone left a comment, and all comments must be approved before going live on this page.
Otherwise it would fill up with spam for pharmaceuticals and other unintelligible, unwanted information.
This site and the email address above and the eblast system we use to send updates are maintained by a volunteer so please don’t expect an instant response!
Background
The volunteers who meet with the city to understand and provide input on how our meager Waterways 1 Assessment funds are allocated had some struggles in the past with getting the attention of the former Special Districts Manager in allocating funds and establishing a reserve for dredging. That manager is no longer employed by the city. The current Special Districts Manager, Anthony Miller, has been working with us and Public Works to address the needs.
- Current assessment unchanged since 1993
- WADs-Res-15788-Levy-Assessment-FY-24-25
Where has all the Money Gone
Shallow Channel Reports 311
Shallow Channel Depths – USE 311 TO REPORT!
We have had many reports from homeowners regarding shallow channels in various locations in the harbor in Mandalay. These reports have been shared with the city in seawall team meetings and other correspondence.
Please watch tide charts and know that extreme high tides match extreme low tides – watch your props and dock bow in!
We need your help!
In conversations with Special Districts and Public Works we have agreed to encourage homeowners to use 311 to report areas of concern. These reports will hopefully facilitate progress on establishing a plan for Dredging .
APP Download information and web version available here: https://www.oxnard.gov/oxnard-311
How to report Shallow Channels on 311
1) Start by downloading and installing the APP
2) After installing and opening the App click “Make a Request”
3) Scroll down to “Assessment District Request”
4) To make a Special District Request – IN THE WATER
Please note it as SHALLOW CHANNEL, be as detailed as possible, send photos and clear address location, cross streets and streets on either side of the channel, description in addition to moving the red location indicator.
AFTER YOU SUBMIT A WATERWAYS REQUEST PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS PAGE!
WHY 311
YOUR INVOLVEMENT MAKES THIS MORE COST EFFECTIVE!
You can also send emails and images to currents@channelislandsca.com
PLEASE NOTE: Leave comments on this page when you make 311 reports!
Comments will not automatically appear when you post them here I do not log in every day to see if someone left a comment, and all comments must be approved before going live on this page.
Otherwise it would fill up with spam for pharmaceuticals and other unintelligible, unwanted information.
This site and the email address above and the eblast system we use to send updates are maintained by a volunteer so please don’t expect an instant response!
Background Information
The volunteers who meet with the city to understand and provide input on how our limited Waterways 1 Assessment funds are allocated had some struggles in the past with getting the attention of the former Special Districts Manager in allocating funds and establishing a reserve for dredging. That manager is no longer employed by the city. The current Special Districts Manager, Anthony Miller, has been working with us and Public Works to address the needs.
- Current assessment unchanged since 1993
- WADs-Res-15788-Levy-Assessment-FY-24-25
Where has all the Money Gone
NOTES ABOUT TIMELINE FOR DREDGING
Requests to 311 create a traceable record of reports. These reports will be provided to Public Works to establish a base understanding of hot spots for special attention during the SURVEY that would be required to set the standards for issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP).
There are several steps that must be completed prior to dredging beginning.
These include preliminary funding for the survey and engineering report, sample studies to apply for disposal of dredged materials. The permits must all be approved by the California Coastal Commission, the Army Corp of Engineers and the Waterboard. Funding must be available and approved by the City Council.
Quick Updates and things happening! – March 26, 2025
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Hemlock Project Update
We are pleased to announce that the Hemlock Seawall Project has finally been approved by the Water Board! (See Hemlock Project Page)
Going on around us
NAVY TO STAGE TEST EXERCISE OFF VENTURA COUNTY COAST
Beginning in mid-March, the US Navy will conduct a training and evaluation exercise in the Point Mugu Sea Range, off the coast of Port Hueneme, which will continue for several months. The purpose of the exercise is to test and evaluate the use of unmanned surface and aerial vehicles.
Navy-test_Press_Release 3-9-25_JEM
Thursday, March 27, 2025
City of Oxnard is holding a Townhall meeting regarding the
Proposed Teal Club Development
Virtually on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
👉 To pre-submit questions or request Spanish translation during the meeting, visit: (in the past)
The City is starting construction for the new Rice Avenue & Fifth Street/SR-34 Grade Separation over UPRR project!
Thursday, April 3, 2025
City of Oxnard is holding a Townhall meeting regarding
Fire Protection Updates to Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
• District 1 Town Hall (Cabrillo, Channel Islands, Oxnard Dunes, Oxnard Shores, River Ridge, Sea Air, Sea View Estates, South Bank, Via Marina, Victoria Estates, and Windsor North) • Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Hollywood Beach Elementary School 4000 Sunset Lane, Oxnard
On Monday, March 10, 2025, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) released new fire-hazard severity maps that indicate where the State’s fire safety regulations apply and identify the responsibility for where local and county fire departments are responsible for responding to fires.
To view the updated maps, click on the link here: Cal Fire Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps.
Street Sweeping Contract Controversy Oxnard
I hope this helps neighbors and residents understand the background!
I also hope this helps residents appreciate the responsive nature of Oxnard City Government and Staff!
If you have questions contact your Council Person:
https://www.oxnard.gov/city-council
Explore the new website for the CITY for additional contacts:
It is better to ask questions, before forming opinions.
A thread on NEXTDOOR had a link to an article that sparked concern and outgrage:
“Oxnard City Officials Accused of Mismanagement in Sweeper Pay
August 14, 2024|Oxnard, Solid Waste, Street Sweeper, Toland Road Landfill”
After reading that on Sunday, Sept. 29th and the concerns of neighbors, I sent an email to the City requesting clarification:
Hi,Writing to get some clarification on this item.There is a lot of backlash on Nextdoor.—–Debbie Mitchell
I received the following response on October 1 (at 6:55 am) :
Hello Debbie,Here is some additional info that may help with the clarification you are looking for:
- The City contracts out street sweeping; there are no City staff members that perform street sweeping work
- The City incorrectly referenced an assembly bill in our April 23, 2024 City Council staff report for the street sweeping contract
- However, the State Department of Industrial Relation (DIR) has an official determination that includes paying street sweeping services at prevailing wage (attached 2020-005 Elk Grove)
- In September 2023 City staff exchanged emails with DIR staff that include applicability of the Elk Grove determination to Oxnard; DIR staff provided info on applicability
- The City has taken the position that the DIR determination applies to the type of street sweeping performed for the City by the contractor
- The City’s bid package required contractors to pay prevailing wage for street sweeping services in accordance with the DIR determination
- The VCTA believes that the City is not bound to the DIR determination (meaning, it’s voluntary to follow per their understanding); the City disagrees
- The City has requested the DIR to provide an official determination by the DIR director on applicability of their prevailing wage determination for Oxnard
- The DIR could take up to 12-18 months to provide said official determination
Michael WolfeMichael L. Wolfe, P.E. – Director of Public Works
Public Works Department
305 West Third Street, East Wing, Third Floor
Oxnard, California 93030
www.oxnard.org
Attached (pdf) is the determination letter from the State of California that the City received dated October 4th, 2021re: “the Director of Industrial Relations regarding coverage of the above referenced project under California’s prevailing wage laws..” :
[CLICK FOR PDF: PW-2020-005]
I also received the following reply to the above information offering a bit more information from Brian Yanez:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024 9:33 AM
Hello Debbie,
I hope you are well. I wanted to share this additional information with Michael Wolfe’s email he sent you. I emailed the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) in September 2023, requesting confirmation that contracted street sweeping services through a contract or franchise agreement require prevailing wages for Power Sweeper Operators. The DIR responded with the following email on September 29, 2023 (attached):The City does both #1 & #4 through a contractor. As Michael stated in his response, we are still waiting for an official determination from the DIR. Have a great day.
Brian J. Yanez – Assistant Public Works Director
Public Works Department, Administration
305 West Third Street, East Wing, Third Floor
Oxnard, California 93030
O: 805.200.5412
www.oxnard.org
