September Update
- Hemlock Seawall Project Extended Work Hours
- Sept 21 through Sept. 25th, 2026.
Work may begin anytime between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM on
any day during these days. (Tide Work Notice- 09.11.2026 (1))
- Sept 21 through Sept. 25th, 2026.
- SAVE THE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 City Council District 1 Candidates Forum
West Hemlock
West Hemlock Project Status:
Additionally, Contractor will start reinstalling the gangways back, likely starting on the east end property 3900 West Hemlock and west end 3966 West Hemlock.
We still want feedback and comments on this project!
The Candidates Forum is THIS THURSDAY (Sept. 24th) at PCYC
DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL
CANDIDATE FORUM
Thursday, September 24 • 6:00–8:00 PM
Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club
2600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
CIWHA residents — please make an effort to attend.
The person elected to represent District 1 on the Oxnard City Council will have a direct voice in decisions affecting our neighborhood for the next four years.
For our waterfront community, important issues include aging seawalls, waterway maintenance and dredging, water quality, infrastructure funding, assessments, public safety, and the City’s long-term responsibilities for our waterways.
This is our opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, understand their positions, and make sure they understand the issues that matter to residents of Mandalay Bay.
In the 2022 District 1 Council race, only about 10,000 votes were cast for Councilmember. We don’t know how many of those votes came from our neighborhood — and we shouldn’t guess.
What we do know is that community participation matters.
Showing up matters.
A strong CIWHA turnout at this forum demonstrates that waterfront residents are informed, engaged and paying attention to the decisions affecting our community.
Come hear the candidates. Bring a neighbor. Ask questions. Be informed before you vote.
All three District 1 candidates have been invited by the Channel Islands Neighborhood Council.
The candidates in Alphabetical order:
- John Barrick
- Eduardo Huerta
- Bert Perello (Incombent)
Submit questions in advance:
2026questions@cineighbors.com
RSVP:
rsvp@cineighbors.com
Please attend in person — no Zoom session is planned.
Oxnard District 1
Oxnard District 1 Neighborhood Councils
Communities of Channel Islands Neighborhood Council
September Update
- Hemlock Seawall Project Extended Work Hours
- Sept 08 through Sept
11, 2026. Work may begin anytime between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM on
any day during these days. (click for pdf) - Sept 14 through Sept 18, 2026. Work may begin anytime between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM on
any day during these days. (click for pdf)
- Sept 08 through Sept
- Hemlock Seawall Project Work Schedule
- For 9/8 to 9/11, contractor plans to complete the remaining 21 pilasters.
- For 9/14 to 9/18, contractor plans to begin the foundation repairs as the main focus, and may start putting back the gangways as they progress through the foundation repairs.
- SAVE THE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 City Council District 1 Candidates Forum
West Hemlock
West Hemlock Project Status:
- 88% of 16 panels QuakeWrap wall panels installed. Remaining 4 pieces for the lower half of seawalls will require low tide below -1ft to complete. Next opportunity in late November. (Docks can be in place for this work.
- 80% of 16 Sika wall panels completed. Remaining bottom ~2ft of seawall also requires low tide below -1ft (waterline below seawall footing) to complete. Next opportunity also in late November
- 12 out of 33 pilasters completed. Remaining pilasters scheduled for 9/8 to 9/11 to complete. Tide work notice submitted and posted onsite.
West Hemlock Next Steps:
- 232ft Foundation sheet pile installation will begin week of 9/14, approximately 10 working days required to complete
- Contractor also plans to reinstall gangways back starting week of 9/14 as they progress through sheet pile installation
- Tide work notices for 9/8-11 (finish remaining 21 pilasters), and 9/14-18 (begin foundation repairs).
We still want feedback and comments on this project!
See more on Hemlock Project Page.
Visual Aide For Hemlock Project Status
Visual Aide For Hemlock Project Status
Foundation Repairs
Foundation Repairs
Slope protection Foundation Work: Sheet Pile Repairs
Foundation Work: Sheet Pile Repairs
Note to all boat owners : Protect Our Seawalls: Please Park Bow-In
Protect Our Seawalls: Please Park Bow-In
Boat dock homeowners can help protect an important—and difficult to repair—part of our seawall system.
As shown in the diagram, slope protection is located underwater at the base of the seawall. When boats are docked with the stern toward the seawall, propeller thrust can disturb or damage this protective material over time.
Whenever practical, please dock with your boat’s bow toward the seawall and stern toward the channel. This directs propeller wash away from the seawall and its underwater slope protection.
A simple change in docking direction can help protect our aging seawall infrastructure and reduce avoidable damage.
Boat owners are asked to moor bow toward the seawall. This keeps propellers and prop wash farther from the underwater slope protection supporting the seawall foundation.
Keep reading to to understand the problem, the expense and the importance.
Slope Protection - foundation repairs : City Council 10 15 2024 Agenda Item M1 Budget Appropriation Mandalay Bay Seawalls City of Oxnard City of Oxnard 2.06K subscribers
Zurn and Boise Seawalls in Mandalay
Boise and Zurn Walls
Map of Zurn and Boise Seawalls in Mandalay
