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Harbor Operations Manager Nathan Aldridge described the vessel replacement as the result of an 18‑month build phase that followed a 2023 contract award to Moose Boats. Aldridge said training for Harbor Patrol officers on the new vessel’s firefighting platform, propulsion and onboard systems has begun and that early performance feedback has been “fantastic.” The christening ceremony, attended by more than 100 people, included Mayor Randy Rouse breaking a bottle on the bow as tradition.

Aldridge said the city will surplus the replaced patrol boat at public auction in the coming weeks, similar to prior vessel replacements. He emphasized that the replacement was funded through the vessel replacement fund element in the waterfront budgeting process and said the new craft is intended to improve rescue and firefighting capability in harbor waters.

There was no commission action required; the report was provided as an operations update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harbor Commission - March 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Waterfront Department christened a replacement Harbor Patrol vessel built by Moose Boats after an 18‑month construction; the vessel will enter service after crew training and the replaced boat will be surplused at public auction.","taxTitle","Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",4209,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627970,"Harbor Commission launches RFP for 125 Harbor Way office, forms three‑member work group",2101,3807000,5908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296&start=3807&end=5908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296/thumbnail_3807000.jpg","/articles/6627970/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Harbor-Commission-launches-RFP-for-125-Harbor-Way-office-forms-threemember-work-group","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627970-a847d20e592a45c7dfec8e37fc488398/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178995&Signature=nyAyWkDIyMD9h9Op6TyQdLHwP4C3EmUVZUHKjda8MKZPUnW9o-WDMfORa3cg8EWZywzd1-eKI9~R6O1yp96oozesFUnWuE3qzqNW5paWY0UISiqOR~Ai0QplYUC4Lsp0jXimWEAe2CTAgB7MD~qgCBuAuZ2BYHcFxoniHQyWzV1QrogHn-e76G8jgPDF2~bIUe6GDmVy8wVMbAODwP-UIO9eCC1Sj4eJBRjLAx-qNPSll6m7~rDyuEuWPW6eYhNg~wteiO4dp0RJD9U-mIWWPJh47qZFR1Axy1xKCRh1kZpZ499UorLN5WvFvg8Sza9autoVhNjirWAvXzMDRWFFYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harbor Commission on March 19 approved initiating a request‑for‑proposals process to lease a 167‑square‑foot office at 125 Harbor Way (Suite 21) and designated a three‑member RFP work group to oversee tenant selection.

Waterfront staff said the upstairs office — described in the agenda as 167 square feet and currently rented at a rate that staff listed at $4.13 per square foot per month — is an unusual vacancy in the commercial harbor area. The staff presentation classified the space as a Class B office and said proposals will be evaluated first for consistency with the Local Coastal Plan’s preference for ocean‑dependent uses, compatibility with existing harbor businesses, and the financial stability and experience of applicants.

Staff outlined the RFP timeline and evaluation criteria and asked the commission to form a short‑term work group to participate in drafting the RFP packet, reviewing responses and recommending a candidate to the full commission. Commissioners Nelson, Stedman and McCray volunteered and the commission approved the appointments.

Public comment included a statement from John Payne of Oceanaire Marine Electronics, who said his business uses the space below and said he would welcome the RFP work group to visit the premises to see how existing marine services use the commercial area.

The commission moved to initiate the RFP (motion by Commissioner Ford, second by Commissioner Stedman) and approved formation of the RFP work group (motion passed; designated members Nelson, Stedman and McCray). Staff said it will prepare the RFP packet and return recommended lease terms and the recommended tenant for commission review before any final action and eventual City Council approval.","The commission approved initiating a request for proposals for a 167‑square‑foot office at 125 Harbor Way, Suite 21, and appointed Commissioners Nelson, Stedman and McCray to an RFP work group to oversee tenant selection; the packet identifies ocean‑dependent uses as priority.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627975,"Harbor Commission recommends lease assignment for Shoreline Beach Cafe to Oliver Pilar; commissioner recuses",249,3592000,3841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296&start=3592&end=3841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296/thumbnail_3592000.jpg","/articles/6627975/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Harbor-Commission-recommends-lease-assignment-for-Shoreline-Beach-Cafe-to-Oliver-Pilar-commissioner-recuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627975-819a9fe5a0bfcbaaa97f921ad09f50ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178995&Signature=BA1i1dPdgZpTs0J6pnuuYd6dtFd27jVgTHjicoLEXHE-2Q85ky~6wTqo1Ef2jhE4fvH6Jh5hOZ3yPmO7u~RDyQtIc0x75FaZ5dIvGOD-JDq88Ls3wQsqzZ5Dx8gM8ZUBQUA6TBKX1h8pn5mRQrxEicGpVOzqmjnfCNZZktxrFkFvkhV471VkknktMmNXgkMY8zI2eDh6l9yp8DAMZ4nhydQFPrOAvPHbYrPxrtAvZZZa3NE0BM4-oAOX9kAfKlsxQH2RgzKicfBkrw-bbpniCxmoWMbDF15DAVNnOMXXFV2TMbxlQLEJStlg7NnQP7~gFFlY0fT1zVhbXyeLoJTafQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harbor Commission on March 19 recommended City Council approve assignment of lease agreement No. 24741 for the Shoreline Beach Cafe at 801 Shoreline Drive from tenant Steven Marsh (DBA Beach Rock Inc.) to prospective tenant Oliver Pilar.

Waterfront business manager Cesar Barrios told commissioners that Marsh has operated the cafe since 1997 and is a tenant in good standing. Barrios said staff reviewed financial information and a business plan provided by Pilar and found him qualified to assume the lease; staff also noted that existing lease terms — including base and percentage rent and the remaining lease term — would remain unchanged.

Oliver Pilar, who attended the meeting, said his family ties to Santa Barbara and 20 years of hospitality experience made the location attractive. Pilar said he plans to keep the cafe name, retain existing staff and make modest menu changes emphasizing healthier options while maintaining current service.

Commissioner Cohen recused from the vote. The motion to forward the assignment to City Council was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Stedman and carried unanimously among remaining members (Commissioner Anderson absent). The staff recommendation will now be transmitted to City Council for final approval.","Commissioners recommended City Council approve the assignment of lease agreement No. 24741 for Shoreline Beach Cafe (801 Shoreline Drive) from Steven Marsh (DBA Beach Rock Inc.) to Oliver Pilar. The motion passed with one recusal.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627979,"Harbor Commission approves conversion of Kuta Dock license to nine designated commercial fishing slip permits",60,1182000,1242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296&start=1182&end=1242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296/thumbnail_1182000.jpg","/articles/6627979/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Harbor-Commission-approves-conversion-of-Kuta-Dock-license-to-nine-designated-commercial-fishing-slip-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627979-a80cbee8398e32a20369eadef7654937/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178995&Signature=BsyrePZjJzeJIDKaiPBnd~L4ZExeYNoKZ2pAUT3s6DUFHSQTOdF1V-NLGCHh5yGc6QwCHoG8fCmP~bqrcu52JN2NxU9ZKBGBN9p76qKNhRh-fefspMW3Sgc6Wd8bPVLM6tGHfhKAwmcwgPpuO2V9TJC3a2j4qRrc2xwLuXhA3X52GMAqTKoqgw1paPnnNceO0LSm4oEhvloGsgeQcUrAryL-vwLZLfQsuOExe~iWighVYErx37EVHybZJFxgBm4TyJg-uqa-EwiIdln~G95akMQh3HZ70q2jshU3nHV1MeJ5xCbK3P-ldxko1aCwERe~nvJmrbw8BeR32rdUu1w6EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Barbara Harbor Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar on March 19, including a recommendation to convert dock space governed by a license agreement with the California Sea Urchin Commission into nine designated commercial fishing slip permits on the north side of Cabrillo Landing, formerly known as Kuta Dock.

Harbor staff read the consent items into the record and explained the proposed conversion would change the existing license arrangement to individual designated slip permits for commercial fishing use. Commissioner McCray raised a wording concern about municipal code section 17.20.005, noting the packet sometimes used “slip” and other times “slip permit”; staff said attorney review and council review would resolve and standardize the language prior to final council action.

Commission discussion was limited. Vice Chair Ford moved approval of both consent items (minutes and the license‑to‑slip conversion) and Commissioner Nelson seconded. The clerk conducted a roll call: Commissioners Cohen, Ford, McCray, Nelson, Stedman and Chair Stanowick voted yes; Commissioner Anderson was absent. The motion passed unanimously with one absence.

The conversion recommendation will be transmitted to City Council for consideration; staff noted the draft documents and the municipal code changes will also be subject to attorney review and the Council approval process.","The commission unanimously approved a consent calendar package that includes converting a license agreement with the California Sea Urchin Commission into nine designated commercial fishing slip permits at the north side of Cabrillo Landing (formerly Kuta Dock).",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627983,"Harbor Commission votes to recommend vessel insurance ordinance; compliance set for Jan. 1, 2026",2954,1262000,4216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296&start=1262&end=4216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723061-0e3a80941f4352fa033a4329684cf296/thumbnail_1262000.jpg","/articles/6627983/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Harbor-Commission-votes-to-recommend-vessel-insurance-ordinance-compliance-set-for-Jan-1-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627983-0665d702919eed506e55bf33fe860cca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178995&Signature=jaeJUFdibGPht6HwWzLQ2uRyXyJ22yYOPnL2Jdoe00jSeY0ZDampuwV1~4kT6pyd7r3GoQ4qX3Rvt4QjJ0hrYuqDIx6ztmyU5QGonqn4fK7VTV6d7EmiSTfX1896B8ZooMSkl5u0wisdgC8-Gst5~SqeyabmrHKgA9yl7LCGdu3aNSHmKsCvi~qyhy7Qiz5Q1tX~qR0iX2gQQGdu4qHbf0rTgdZ3vP0Tpuns30ofA9zW~y8qMEgIYvCjsCvJWB3XMpuE3aq5Q2j5Bw7HyjRXgwiSc8ZBvVW82fkO2Yck5YoIBwdBV2ywKVkZF94Zjj20mCbJAvHbdgIpdkLCzz311A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Santa Barbara Harbor Commission on March 19 voted to recommend that City Council adopt a vessel insurance ordinance for vessels moored, anchored or otherwise stored in Santa Barbara waters, with a compliance start date of Jan. 1, 2026.

Harbor Operations Manager Nathan Aldridge, who introduced the item, said the ordinance follows years of study and public outreach and is intended to “protect the assets of both boaters and the city going forward.” The draft narrows earlier proposals after public comment, Aldridge said, by requiring liability insurance only (not hull insurance), lowering the proposed minimum liability limit to $300,000 and allowing certain flexibilities for listing the city as additionally insured “if only available from the underwriter.”

The change matters because the proposed rule applies across the Harbor District — including slips, moorings and anchorages — and establishes enforcement tools for Waterfront staff and Harbor Patrol. Under the draft, vessel owners would have until Jan. 1, 2026 to demonstrate insurance; the policy also sets a 60‑day administrative period to provide proof when requested. Harbor Patrol officers would retain authority to deny permission to moor, impound vessels found in violation and proceed with existing termination processes for slip permittees who fail to comply.

Aldridge summarized how the draft addressed public concerns: older vessels would not be exempt as a class but would be subject only to a liability requirement (not hull coverage); the minimum liability level was reduced from a previously discussed $500,000 to $300,000; specific wreck/spill wording and a waiver of subrogation requirement were removed or softened after legal review; and the city requirement to be named as additionally insured was qualified by “if available from the underwriter.” The commission was told the policy would not be enforceable overnight and that staff intends a measured, educational rollout.

Commissioners pressed staff on several enforcement and scope questions. Commissioner McCray asked whether the rule could be used to require short‑term visitors anchoring in Santa Barbara waters to carry insurance; staff said the 60‑day administrative window and case‑by‑case discretion make short‑term enforcement impractical and that emergency and safe‑harbor situations would be handled flexibly. Commissioner Stedman asked for an example of how a waiver of subrogation would apply; staff and a commissioner discussed subrogation as the insurer’s right to pursue a third party (for example, a manufacturer) after paying a claim and agreed the provision was unnecessary for the ordinance draft.

Public commenters, including commercial fishing interests and owners of older wooden vessels, warned that some boats may be difficult or expensive to insure. Jeff McFarland urged flexibility and proposed allowing a marine survey in lieu of insurance for some older vessels; industry commenters said group or “port” insurance options might mitigate costs for commercial fishers. Staff acknowledged the concerns, said commercial group solutions exist in other regions and said staff will continue outreach during the ordinance committee and City Council process.

The commission voted 6–0, with Commissioner Anderson absent, to recommend the ordinance to City Council. The motion was made by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Vice Chair Ford. The item will next go to the City’s ordinance committee and then to full City Council for two readings required to amend the municipal code.","After months of public outreach and staff revisions, the Santa Barbara Harbor Commission voted unanimously to recommend a vessel insurance ordinance to City Council, setting a January 1, 2026 effective date and minimum liability limits intended to protect boaters and the city.","actionData","errors"]

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