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Harbor Commission approves conversion of Kuta Dock license to nine designated commercial fishing slip permits
Summary
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).
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.
