November 2019 Director’s Message: Development Updates

An American flag is pictured, harbor in the background

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. …

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Director’s Message: Planning and Development Updates

A rowing team paddles in the harbor

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…

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Director’s Message: Opportunity for Community Support

A dock with it's locker, hoses and cleats

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…

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Harbor Department Issues Request for Proposals for Fisherman’s Wharf

View from the water of the lighthouse, breakwater and crane dock

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…

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Ventura County Harbor Department Issues Request for Proposal for Anacapa Boatyard Parcel

Anacapa Boatyard – 2021

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/…

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Ventura County Harbor Department Issues Request for Proposal For Whale’s Tail Parcel

Whales Tail Restaurant

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…

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Channel Islands Harbor Visioning Process Concludes

Channel Islands Harbor Vision Concept

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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