City Council 5 5 2026 Agenda Item N2 Channel Islands Harbor Water Quality Implementation Plan

The City Council of Oxnard held a meeting on April 23, 2026, to discuss and approve Phase 1 of the Channel Islands Harbor Water Quality Implementation Plan. The plan focuses on non-structural, structural, and receiving water strategies to improve water quality in the harbor, addressing contaminants such as pesticides, metals, and low dissolved oxygen. The council reviewed a comprehensive evaluation process involving multiple stakeholders and prioritized strategies based on cost efficiency and water circulation benefits. Phase 1 includes soliciting professional services for outreach, planning, engineering, and environmental monitoring, as well as coordination with agricultural landowners. Funding for the project, totaling $3.1 million from ARPA and California Department of Water Resources grants, has been partially spent, with approximately $2.1 million remaining. The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the staff recommendation, including the addition of a pumping project, and forwarded it to the council for approval. The plan emphasizes adaptive management and ongoing monitoring to ensure effectiveness and regulatory compliance.