Fabulous pictures!
I have my reasons - but with articles like this, you make Siteline indispensable! Kudos --
This is soooooo cool! Also - everyone should watch Chimp Crazy. Best thing I've seen in ages.
“Food safety isn’t the only concern. The pop-ups frequently use open flames and propane along the roadside, next to dry brush, without regard for fire safety.
Constituents have sent images of hot grease and food waste dumped on the ground.
I am particularly worried about the traffic hazards posed by roadside vending. The pop-ups often set up in high-traffic areas, including busy intersections where foot and vehicle traffic converge, or along roadside shoulders that should be providing space for drivers to take evasive action but are now occupied by the equipment, tables and cars of customers.
Cars double-park in traffic lanes and pedestrians dash across busy highways to get to the pop-ups. They are an attractive nuisance that sooner or later will lead to a tragic accident.”
Noozhawk article
I am speaking about the 2 in the SYV that are not permitted. I am going off the recent Third District Sup report- I have witnessed them setting up, dumping liquids at both the christian school location and the 154/Edison 4 way stop- sometimes they set up by Mattei’s Tavern. No license, no permits, not local. Not paying into same system that Taco Roco, California Tacos, Burrito Loco, Rudy’s, Eddie’s, Hitching Post, Industrial Eat’s and many others in SYV do- and that is wrong
Christine!
Who said the night time food stands are non licensed? Or any of the other things listed? The issue is the current restroom is not ADA compliant.
You cannot operate a food truck, food cart, or any other kind of mobile food business without a mobile food facility permit. As for the sink and restroom: California Retail Food Code Section 114315 states a food stand to operate within 200 feet of an available sink/restroom.
There are different permit and licenses for a restaurant. Buildings/restaurants with on-site food consumption (tables and chairs) must have a restroom. Restrooms must be ADA compliant if built after 2004.
The person that started White Caps is new to the restaurant biz. Living and learning.
Has anybody ever seen a bowl of chowder for $19??
The $72 12oz ribeye seems especially egregious, but top to bottom that menu is overpriced. Those are special occasion price points, at a place that seems pretty mid market.
Totally agree! Absurd. I will not be going there.
Too bad they no longer offer the grilled local halibut! It was their best item!
After hearing the Harbor was reopening, I Googled for the menu. What I got must be the old menu with a great selection of entrees and reasonable prices. From what I see here on Siteline we shall not be going. What a shame that another SB historic establishment has been lost to the elites. I hope they remove that old menu or they are going to have some shocked patrons on arrival.
It is so confusing that non licenced late night roadside, (no refridgeration, no handwashing, no sink to dump liquid refuse, no fly screens or hairnets, no liability insurance) pop-ups are continuing throught SYV without any way to stop them- apparently- and while I agree with 95% of the rules and regulations for foodservice- this person has gone thru every step of the process ($$$$$) and has to close and provide a restroom?
Terror of Change: Yes, guilty as charged. It’s hard to watch the charm of a place be ripped out of a loved place. Charm is no longer a considered attribute these days, however it is an essential part of Santa Barbara’s appeal. Orange County and SoCal developers like Rick Caruso may think they can recreate charm but it’s not the real thing. Those of us born here long ago remember orchards, a thriving downtown surrounded by pretty old bungalows inhabited by enough middle class families to support a thriving public school system. Of course we miss it and are protective of old buildings that might possibly be reimagined and utilized for the community. Kids often tell me that there is not enough for them to do. We used to have a roller rink down by the train station. I say turn the hangars into a youth center with a rink in one and a bilingual vocational and arts and crafts educational center in the other. Think community. Our houses are being flipped and flipped again and instead of a community we live in something akin to a commodity market that benefits real estate agents and contractors and out of town workers. In the meantime we have to figure out a way to satisfy tha state of CA housing requirements in order to keep out of town developers taking advantage of the new laws that allow them to override local planning ordinances. I understand how tempting it is to scoff at our nostalgia and protective attitudes. Generations of people have fought hard to keep developers from turning Santa Barbara into densely populated Orange County.
That is a detail shot of the Cabrillo Pavilion on East Beach...
Hear hear!
Late to the discuss, having observed State Street for longer than I should admit, the current situation is bad for safety long term.
The paseo plans have merit. But the cost?
As an experienced bike rider I find the street almost unusable. Wayward children, a potential “bicycle polo” catastrophe at any moment. I would suggest, one way, one lane travel up the grade for vehicles and bikes. On the descent it is way too tempting to speed for bikes or e-bikes. Restarting the traffic signals I think would be a good thing.
Presidio Ave?
Love this idea, Leslie! Downtown needs this!
Since White Caps Beachclub won't be back to Summerland until next spring - and they seem to be mobile - i hope they come visit Carpinteria one of these days!
Regarding downtown SB and Paseo Nuevo mall. This town was built on a "Spanish theme" after the 1906 earthquake. Someone suggested a grocery store, but why not anchor with a food hall like those in Spain - a permanent farmer's market - selling fresh produce, fresh pastas, bakery goods, chocolate purveyors, fish mongers, butchers, cheese shop, etc. The farmers wouldn't have to set up stalls twice a week... and downtowners could shop any day of the week!
Because appealing to logic and reason instead of feelings and emotion won't get you elected.
I agree completely with the guys above. Now why can't people like yourselves be running the show? The current cast of characters are destroying this once desirable area. No more housing talk! Fix what is there. No discount stores. Sad state of affairs on and around state street.
To Jonny, Jefferson A., Sean and Andy, thank you.
You speak with logic and real world credibility, something lacking in most of the city council. Mayor Randy, and council members Alejandra and Eric get it. The others led by Kristen rely on emails, surveys and public comment.
Erik, I agree the hangars are a metaphor for the terror of change (and of course no change is not possible - what we get is deterioration). But I'd add that they're a great example of our elected officials' inability to be decisive and sensible (dilapidated hangars... Franchesi Park... State St... it's a pattern).
To our elected officials: we elected you... now hire experts, make the right decisions quickly, and stop governing by survey. Visit cities in San Diego and Orange County with far lower taxes, too many people, and less natural beauty, but clean streets, well-maintained public spaces and enough police on the roads, and you can tell we're doing something very wrong.
I totally agree with you that a grocery store as an anchor would be a great addition. I think that can be easily incorporated (if it isn't already) into the mixed-use plan that will also increase housing.
And I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss ideas like mini speed bumps. For both pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy a car-free State Street, incorporating those elements into the design of the bike lanes would naturally slow down bikes better than inconsistent (non-existent?) rule enforcement and make the experience better for everyone. As a now frequent e-bike rider on State Street, I want to continue to safely enjoy the bike lanes and not let a few irresponsible riders ruin it for the rest of us.
