Below are past updates. The work continues to support intelligent transparent development in Channel Islands Harbor!
HBCA Position on Karl’s December 4, 2022
Why Karl’s Project is the Right Choice for Fisherman’s Wharf
Why The Harbor & Beach Community Alliance (HBCA) is supporting Karl’s Strawberry Village as the right project for Fisherman’s Wharf for many reasons but the following details the two most basic reasons, responses to key objections to Karl’s and the Harbor Department’s process and lack of transparency…
Saturday December 3 2022 Fisherman’s Wharf 3rd Annual Food & Toy Drive
The generosity and outstanding efforts by all in our community created a wonderful outcome! We will post final numbers when we have them!THANK YOU ALL! https://keyt.com/news/ventura-county/2022/12/03/toy-donations-fill-a-boat-in-channel-islands-harbor/...
Ventura County Board of Supervisors Voted Unanimously Ensuring Public Access
At the Ventura County Board Meeting Tuesday, September 13, 2022 we finally won unanimous support for public access to walkways that have been blocked by the apartment complexes that Sara has fought for since 2009 - this is a victory dedicated to Sara Wan....
September 2022 HBCA Pros and Cons Fisherman’s Wharf Developer Presentations
HBCA assessed the 3 proposals for Fisherman’s Wharf by developing a list of Pros and Cons for each proposal. This assessment indicates Karls “Strawberry Village” offers the best opportunity to revitalize the harbor without long delays, maximize public access, and drive visitors to the harbor.
February 2022 Harbor Update
2022 County Audit Report on Harbor Department is Released! The Report Confirms Public’s Concerns, Omits Important Issues
and Raises More Questions! HBCA continues to push for positive changes in the way the harbor is managed.
Dec 4th 2021 Food and Toy Drive at Fisherman’s Wharf
Thank you for your support & generosity!2021 Holiday Food and Toy Drive on Saturday December 4th The results of all our efforts are:Estimated 4,000 lbs of foodApproximately 1,200 incredible toysOver $25,000 in monetary donations including the matching...
Ventura County Redistricting 2021
TAKE ACTION TODAY! Please share your support for our Community of Interest! The County is required to complete the redistricting process by December 15, 2021. The County is considering draft Maps NOW! The City of Oxnard redistricting deadline is in April...
September 2021 Update: What Happened – What’s Happening – 2021
Important Update on the Harbor: What Has Been Achieved (9/21)HBCA discovered that the Harbor Department was operating without a standard development process though both the County and the City of Oxnard each had one. A standard development process is essential to...
January 28, 2021 – County Harbor Visioning Workshop
NEW DATE: – SIGN UP NOW – PARTICIPATE ON THURSDAY JANUARY 28 6-8PM
Water Quality In Channel Islands Harbor – Dec 23 2020
HBCA Public Comments to LA Water Board in support of our harbor’s water quality – December 2020
Saturday Dec 12, 2020 Fisherman’s Wharf – Food & Toy Drive
Thank You For Your Support! The Holiday Food & Toy Drive exceeded expectations!
December 2020 – 400 Apartment Developer’s Exclusivity of Fisherman’s Wharf is Over – BUT….
Channel Islands Harbor Partners LLC (CIHP) did not pay the required fees on December 1st required to retain its exclusive Lease Option Agreement related to the Fisherman’s Wharf area. However, CIHP’s exclusivity through ERNs for the X3 area and F/F1 parcels are not due to expire until March 31, 2021
Apartments can be built anywhere. Harbors cannot.
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Mail to: 3600 Harbor Blvd, #488, Oxnard, Ca.. 93035
Join your friends and neighbors who understand how lucky we are to have such a beautiful harbor and realize the importance in opposing the Fisherman’s Wharf 400 apartment project. Our harbor is one of the most beautiful small boat harbors in the nation. There are only 12 small boat harbors along the 1,100 miles of California coastline and harbors are not being built anymore.
Many in the community are outraged by the County taking 11 acres of beautiful waterside land and turning it into a 400 apartment complex. The proposed complex is 2 city blocks long, 55 feet high, a gated fortress- like complex surrounded by two story high walls locking the public out.
The Harbor & Beach Community Alliance (HBCA) is different from other community groups because HBCA is guided by experts and legal counsel. This strategic guidance has made HBCA effective. To date HBCA has succeeded in delaying this project, forcing it to go through the normal regulatory process. But it is not over. To continue to be effective, expert and legal advice is essential and that requires funds.