The Council of the City of Santa Barbara finds and declares that the public welfare and interest will be served by the establishment of a public arts and crafts show at an area in a beachfront park in the City to provide, among other things, recreational and cultural encouragement to artists and craftsmen, recreational and cultural advantages to the public at large, and the encouragement of tourist interest and trade to the economic benefit of the community at large.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
A public arts and crafts show is hereby established and entitled the "Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show."
(3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 4401, 1986; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
The Arts and Crafts Show shall take place from 10:00 a.m. to dusk on the following days:
A. 
Sunday of each week;
B. 
Saturday during Fiesta week;
C. 
The Saturday before the second Sunday in May, to commemorate the anniversary of the show;
D. 
Saturday following Thanksgiving Day (but not Friday following Thanksgiving Day);
E. 
Saturday before each of the dates identified for City recognized observation of the following legal holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day; Saturday before any July 4 falling on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; and the Saturday after any July 4 falling on a Thursday or Friday; and July 4 if July 4 falls on a Saturday, to commemorate Independence Day;
F. 
The specific days identified for City recognized observation of New Year's Day; and
G. 
Additional Saturdays as determined appropriate by the Parks and Recreation Director.
The Arts and Crafts Show shall only take place on Cabrillo Boulevard at the location designated by the Parks and Recreation Director.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 3776 §1, 1975; Ord. 4023, 1979; Ord. 4108, 1981; Ord. 4189, 1982; Ord. 4933, 1995; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
It is unlawful to stand, stop or park any vehicle, from which merchandise, food, or other items are sold or displayed or offered for sale, barter, or exchange along the south side of Cabrillo Boulevard from State Street to end of the area designated as the location of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show on any day designated under Section 15.08.040 of this chapter.
(Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
The Parks and Recreation Director shall administer the Arts and Crafts Show, subject to the provisions of this chapter. The Parks and Recreation Director may delegate administrative responsibility to one or more members of the Parks and Recreation Department.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 4189, 1982; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
A. 
An Arts and Crafts Show Advisory Committee shall be established to advise the Parks and Recreation Department concerning the administration of the Arts and Crafts Show. To provide for overlapping terms of office, the Parks and Recreation Director may establish terms varying in length from six months to 24 months. The Advisory Committee shall consist of five appointed members and a Parks and Recreation Department employee designated by the Parks and Recreation Director as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
B. 
One member shall be appointed from the community at large. Four members shall be elected by the permitted members of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show according to rules established by the Parks and Recreation Director. All members shall be residents of the City or County of Santa Barbara. In addition, the Advisory Committee may have up to six alternate members elected by the permitted members of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show, who may serve in the absence of any member.
C. 
The appointed Advisory Committee members shall serve a term of 24 months unless appointed for a shorter term as provided above. Members shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. Four of the six members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of transacting all business. The Parks and Recreation Department shall schedule the Advisory Committee to meet monthly, subject to an available quorum. Officers shall be elected annually. The ex-officio member may fully participate, but not vote, on all Committee matters.
(Ord. 3762, 1975; Ord. 3776, 1975; Ord. 3918 §1, 1977; Ord. 4239, 1984; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
The Parks and Recreation Director shall promulgate procedures and regulations for the administration of the Arts and Crafts Show in addition to the provisions of this chapter, not inconsistent therewith, as are reasonably necessary to implement its objectives. In promulgating these rules and regulations, the Parks and Recreation Director shall consider any advice or suggestions made by the Advisory Committee, but shall not be bound by them.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
All works exhibited at the Arts and Crafts Show shall be individually hand produced by the exhibitors and meet the requirements set forth in the "Arts and Crafts Show Procedures and Regulations" promulgated under Section 15.08.070.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
The Parks and Recreation Director shall set the maximum number of exhibitors based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee consistent with adequate display of works exhibited and the safety and convenience of pedestrian traffic within the area designated for the Arts and Crafts Show.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
Any person desiring to exhibit any arts and crafts at the Arts and Crafts Show shall first submit an application to the Parks and Recreation Department. The application will be referred to the Advisory Committee for a recommendation. The committee shall recommend approval if the applicant demonstrates compliance with the requirements of Section 15.08.080. If the Advisory Committee denies an application, the applicant can appeal the denial to the Parks and Recreation Director. The decision of the Parks and Recreation Director shall be final.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
A. 
Upon approval of the application as provided in Section 15.08.120, the Parks and Recreation Department will issue a permit to exhibit upon such terms and conditions as prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Director. If permits for the maximum number of exhibitors as provided in Section 15.08.110 have already been issued and remain in effect, a permit will not be issued and the applicant shall be placed on a waiting list. Issued permits shall be displayed by exhibitors in the manner prescribed by the procedures and requirements adopted under Section 15.08.080.
B. 
The applicant shall pay the fees established by City Council resolution before issuance of the permit.
C. 
Permits may be renewed, at expiration, for additional one year periods, upon repayment of the fee provided in this section.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 3776, 1975; Ord. 3851, 1976; Ord. 3914 §1, 1977; Ord. 3982, 1979; Ord. 4146, 1982; Ord. 4239, 1984; Ord. 4401, 1986; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
Prior to exhibiting any art or craft at the Arts and Crafts Show, all exhibitors shall first obtain a "Seller's Permit" from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Said permit shall be displayed by exhibitor in a manner required by the Parks and Recreation Director.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation by the Parks and Recreation Director of the permit issued to the exhibitor without refund of the permit fee. Such action may be appealed by filing written notice with the Parks and Recreation Commission within 10 days of the decision. The Commission shall either affirm, modify, or rescind the decision of the Parks and Recreation Director and may elect to hold an informal hearing on the appeal. The decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.30.050 of this Code.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 4239, 1984; Ord. 5136, 1999; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
Exhibitors having valid and current permits pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 5.04 of this code, Business Taxes, with respect to activities conducted at the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)
The Parks and Recreation Director, with the approval of the City Administrator, may delegate to the Advisory Committee any of the administrative functions given him or her in this chapter. Any such delegation may be terminated by the Parks and Recreation Director at any time. Upon such termination, the Parks and Recreation Director shall again perform these administrative functions.
(Ord. 3626 §1, 1974; Ord. 6099 §1, 2023)