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November 2019 Director’s Message: Development Updates
The mornings are colder and the winds are here – we are definitely in Fall and heading fast into winter. In our area of the State that normally means fire season. While there have been a number of fires, our fire personnel have worked very hard to keep an upper hand – thanks to all. …
Read MoreDirector’s Message: Harbor Patrol, Planning & Development Updates
This month my message is tinged with sadness. Not only is summer behind us, but the start of September met us with a horrific tragedy in our waters. The Conception dive boat accident reminded us that life can be short, and we should value the time we have. While the County of Santa Barbara took…
Read MoreDirector’s Message: Planning and Development Updates
The Fourth of July is in our rearview mirror and we are squarely in summer. My first Fourth at my new Harbor home was a wonderful celebration, and it underscores the fact that we live in one of the best areas in the best country in the world. While the street parade, boat parade, farmer’s…
Read MoreDirector’s Message: Harbor Academy is Here, Projects Continue to Move Forward
The first chapter of the Harbor Academy is in the books (pardon the pun). I approached this series of presentations with a little trepidation, knowing the passion for certain topics in the Harbor. I was wondering if I was heading into the lion’s den dressed as a tri-tip. As it turns out, I believe it…
Read MoreDirector’s Message: Opportunity for Community Support
A little over two months at the helm, and I find there is still a lot to learn. I continue to spend a good deal of time meeting with business owners, residents and government peers to discuss ways to better the Harbor. If nothing else, I trust it demonstrates that we are entering a new…
Read MoreHarbor Department Issues Request for Proposals for Fisherman’s Wharf
The Ventura County Harbor Department has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the Fisherman’s Wharf parcel at the Channel Islands Harbor. Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said the redevelopment of the Fisherman’s Wharf property is long overdue. “This property is dilapidated and doesn’t meet the standard the Harbor Department is trying to deliver…
Read MoreHarbor Department Reissues Request for Proposals for Whale’s Tail Parcel
The Ventura County Harbor Department has reissued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop a Channel Islands Harbor parcel where the popular, Whale’s Tail restaurant formerly operated. An RFP was issued in August 2021 and yielded two applications. Neither of the applications met all the criteria of the RFP completely. Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp…
Read MoreVentura County Harbor Department Issues Request for Proposal for Anacapa Boatyard Parcel
The Ventura County Harbor Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to redevelop a Channel Islands Harbor parcel where the Anacapa Boatyard is currently operating. Applicants seeking to develop the parcel should be able to do so more efficiently because of the department’s recently completed Harbor Visioning Process. The RFP can be downloaded here: https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/reports-publications/…
Read MoreVentura County Harbor Department Issues Request for Proposal For Whale’s Tail Parcel
The Ventura County Harbor Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to redevelop a Channel Islands Harbor parcel where the popular, upscale Whale’s Tail restaurant formerly operated. Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said RFP applicants seeking to develop the parcel should be able to do so more efficiently because of the department’s recently completed Harbor…
Read MoreChannel Islands Harbor Visioning Process Concludes
A visioning process that will help shape development in the County of Ventura-managed Channel Islands Harbor has reached its conclusion. At the June 22, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting, Ventura County Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval, on behalf of the Channel Islands Harbor Visioning Steering Committee, presented the Channel Islands Harbor Vision Report. The report…
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