The Sea Star is staying put because the city finally saw through the greed of the Helgren management. We fought off their eviction attempt and kept this local treasure in the harbor where it belongs. Keep a close eye on these people because we won this round but we are …
August 19, 2016
Final supporters
BACKGROUND
As you know the Sea Star provides sportfishing trips, sea life adventures, burials at sea (with full military honors for deceased veterans) along with floating marine science labs (the Ocean Classroom) for school children in North County. The Sea Star is the most successful privately owned charter boat in the 50+ year history of Oceanside Harbor. It has operated from it’s present dock for the past 34 years.
A little history: My fellow fishing captain and friend, Richard Helgren, entered into an exclusive sportfishing and whale watching lease (monopoly) with the City of Oceanside in 1978. This same lease will expire in May 2017.
Sadly, Richard passed away several years ago and his family took over the business. My father and I signed a long-term operating contract with Richard Helgren in 1982. It provided for five-year renewal periods.The present five-year period will end in March 2017. Helgren's present management disputes the validity of the operating contract and claims we have been on a month-to-month tenancy for the past 23 years! They have been trying to evict us since June 2014!
In July 2014, Helgren’s tried to increase the fees I pay them by 50%. I found that demand to be unjustified and unacceptable. I continued to make my semi-monthly fees payments as per the terms of original contract to Helgren’s and also the required rent payments to the City of Oceanside. Helgren’s accepted those payments all the way through August 2015. In September 2015, we sued Helgren’s in federal court for breach of contract and to prevent them from having the Sea Star seized and arrested by US marshals for allegedly trespassing at Helgren's landing.
CURRENT UPDATE
On November 18, 2015 Captain Joe and Helgren's reached an out-of-court settlement facilitated by a federal magistrate judge. The Sea Star can continue to operate from Helgren's landing through December 2016 at a 50% increase in fees and other major concessions adding to the cost and inconvenience of doing business in Oceanside Harbor.
Helgren’s master lease with the City of Oceanside terminates on May 5, 2017. This may present an opportunity for change as the City intends to put out a request for proposals (open to all interested parties) for a new lease.
I love the Oceanside community and have no desire to move the boat. I am in this fight as much for myself as I am for you — our most loyal supporters. It would not be in the public’s best interest if the Sea Star was forced to leave Oceanside Harbor. It should also be noted that Oceanside Harbor is a public facility built with taxpayer dollars for the benefit and enjoyment of all Oceanside’s residents and visitors. Please join the movement and let your voice be heard by signing this Petition and making supportive comments so we can show the folks in City Hall that the public wants us to keep providing these memorial services, educational trips and lifetime sportfishing memories aboard the Sea Star for years to come.
As always ... thank you for being a loyal supporter of the Sea Star.
Capt. Joe Cacciola
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 30, 2016
May 28, 2016
Helgren's is trying to squeeze us out with these predatory fees but they are not counting on our resolve. We are pushing toward five hundred signatures right now so get this link to your neighbors before they decide to pull the plug on the Sea Star for good.
December 5, 2015
The massive surge of support proves that Oceanside residents are sick of Helgrens trying to bury a local legacy for their own greed. This momentum is putting the City on notice that we refuse to let them destroy decades of service to our schools and veterans. We are staying right here.
October 30, 2015
We just hit one hundred signatures and the pressure on the Helgren management team is finally beginning to build. They think they can squeeze me out of the harbor and erase decades of history but these signatures prove the community is watching their every move.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2015
352 Comments
Please save this special charter. Captain Joe provides such wonderful burials at sea! He and his crew make this such a peaceful send off for our family members passing. We love that you do this! Please save the Sea Star.
I have known Captain Joe of the Sea Star for 25 years. For those 25 years I have organized many trips on his boat for groups of local firefighters. Joe has always treated us in high regard. He goes the extra mile for us and his boat represents Oceanside with honor.
Been chartering the SeaStar for 30 yrs. Our family is on our third generation. I've chartered many boats over the yrs. It is the class of the field. It is a credit to the city of Oceanside. Without the Sea Star the landing will miss out as well as the city.
The Oceanside Senior Anglers have used the Sea Star for our kids trips for many years. Capt. Joe runs a quality operation that benefits the community of Oceanside, the kids and our club. Please keep Capt. Joe and the Sea Star in Oceanside.
As far as i am concerned There is no better Captain than Joe, he has provided memorable outings for me ,my son and now my grand son.He is a man of integrity ,he sees the ocean as the blessings from above and not just a business.Now the powers of GREED are trying to end this.
Keep the Sea Star..O'side since '66
Why would they get rid of this
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The Sea Star is staying put because the city finally saw through the greed of the Helgren management. We fought off their eviction attempt and kept this local treasure in the harbor where it belongs. Keep a close eye on these people because we won this round but we are …
August 19, 2016
Final supporters
BACKGROUND
As you know the Sea Star provides sportfishing trips, sea life adventures, burials at sea (with full military honors for deceased veterans) along with floating marine science labs (the Ocean Classroom) for school children in North County. The Sea Star is the most successful privately owned charter boat in the 50+ year history of Oceanside Harbor. It has operated from it’s present dock for the past 34 years.
A little history: My fellow fishing captain and friend, Richard Helgren, entered into an exclusive sportfishing and whale watching lease (monopoly) with the City of Oceanside in 1978. This same lease will expire in May 2017.
Sadly, Richard passed away several years ago and his family took over the business. My father and I signed a long-term operating contract with Richard Helgren in 1982. It provided for five-year renewal periods.The present five-year period will end in March 2017. Helgren's present management disputes the validity of the operating contract and claims we have been on a month-to-month tenancy for the past 23 years! They have been trying to evict us since June 2014!
In July 2014, Helgren’s tried to increase the fees I pay them by 50%. I found that demand to be unjustified and unacceptable. I continued to make my semi-monthly fees payments as per the terms of original contract to Helgren’s and also the required rent payments to the City of Oceanside. Helgren’s accepted those payments all the way through August 2015. In September 2015, we sued Helgren’s in federal court for breach of contract and to prevent them from having the Sea Star seized and arrested by US marshals for allegedly trespassing at Helgren's landing.
CURRENT UPDATE
On November 18, 2015 Captain Joe and Helgren's reached an out-of-court settlement facilitated by a federal magistrate judge. The Sea Star can continue to operate from Helgren's landing through December 2016 at a 50% increase in fees and other major concessions adding to the cost and inconvenience of doing business in Oceanside Harbor.
Helgren’s master lease with the City of Oceanside terminates on May 5, 2017. This may present an opportunity for change as the City intends to put out a request for proposals (open to all interested parties) for a new lease.
I love the Oceanside community and have no desire to move the boat. I am in this fight as much for myself as I am for you — our most loyal supporters. It would not be in the public’s best interest if the Sea Star was forced to leave Oceanside Harbor. It should also be noted that Oceanside Harbor is a public facility built with taxpayer dollars for the benefit and enjoyment of all Oceanside’s residents and visitors. Please join the movement and let your voice be heard by signing this Petition and making supportive comments so we can show the folks in City Hall that the public wants us to keep providing these memorial services, educational trips and lifetime sportfishing memories aboard the Sea Star for years to come.
As always ... thank you for being a loyal supporter of the Sea Star.
Capt. Joe Cacciola
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 30, 2016
May 28, 2016
Helgren's is trying to squeeze us out with these predatory fees but they are not counting on our resolve. We are pushing toward five hundred signatures right now so get this link to your neighbors before they decide to pull the plug on the Sea Star for good.
December 5, 2015
The massive surge of support proves that Oceanside residents are sick of Helgrens trying to bury a local legacy for their own greed. This momentum is putting the City on notice that we refuse to let them destroy decades of service to our schools and veterans. We are staying right here.
October 30, 2015
We just hit one hundred signatures and the pressure on the Helgren management team is finally beginning to build. They think they can squeeze me out of the harbor and erase decades of history but these signatures prove the community is watching their every move.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2015
352 Comments
I have had the unique pleasure for 20 years of great memories on the Sea Star with Joe Caciola. It's time to dump Helgren's! This year on Memorial Day the only charter boat to leave the harbor was the Sea Star! Go figure!
Please save this special charter. Captain Joe provides such wonderful burials at sea! He and his crew make this such a peaceful send off for our family members passing. We love that you do this! Please save the Sea Star.
I have known Captain Joe of the Sea Star for 25 years. For those 25 years I have organized many trips on his boat for groups of local firefighters. Joe has always treated us in high regard. He goes the extra mile for us and his boat represents Oceanside with honor.
Been chartering the SeaStar for 30 yrs. Our family is on our third generation. I've chartered many boats over the yrs. It is the class of the field. It is a credit to the city of Oceanside. Without the Sea Star the landing will miss out as well as the city.
The Oceanside Senior Anglers have used the Sea Star for our kids trips for many years. Capt. Joe runs a quality operation that benefits the community of Oceanside, the kids and our club. Please keep Capt. Joe and the Sea Star in Oceanside.
As far as i am concerned There is no better Captain than Joe, he has provided memorable outings for me ,my son and now my grand son.He is a man of integrity ,he sees the ocean as the blessings from above and not just a business.Now the powers of GREED are trying to end this.
Keep the Sea Star..O'side since '66
Why would they get rid of this
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I have had the unique pleasure for 20 years of great memories on the Sea Star with Joe Caciola. It's time to dump Helgren's! This year on Memorial Day the only charter boat to leave the harbor was the Sea Star! Go figure!