a presentation regarding the evaluation of an Indirect Source Rule to reduce pollutant
emissions from mobile sources at warehouses, distribution centers, and ports.
Commissioner Naranjo also reported that staff from APCD presented the results of a
survey which was conducted among Steering Committee members to gather feedback on
the effectiveness of meetings as well as items to discuss at future meetings.
Commissioner Naranjo provided a report that she hosted a delegation of fellow port
commissioners from Seattle and Tacoma on August 11 and 12, 2022. Commissioner
Naranjo shared that there was a roundtable discussion on regional labor issues at the
Port's General Services Building; an informative Waterside orientation around the Bay; a
briefing on the Port's work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), electrification and
Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS) and Maritime; and a tour of the Port tidelands.
Chairman Malcolm shared the progress the Port is making on the development of the
wetlands mitigation bank at Pond 20. Chairman Malcolm announced that the mitigation
bank project benefits include protecting South Bay from storm surge and sea level rise.
Chairman Malcolm stated that wetland restoration habitat is a win for the people of
Imperial Beach and San Diego who live and work adjacent to the property and is good
environmental and economic policy.
G. Special Recognition
Gina Jacobs, DEI Business & Community Partner, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
shared that during the month of September, the Port acknowledges Hispanic Heritage
month with a celebration on September 26; Mexican Independence Day on September
16; and Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, September 25-September 27.
Nydia Salas, Human Resources Technician, Human Resources, announced the
presentation of service awards. Larry Hofreiter, Director, Parks and Recreation,
recognized Terrie Eichholz, Senior Project Manager, Parks and Recreation and Tony
Gordon, Director, Real Estate, recognized Darwin Vasquez, Architect, Development
Services, for their 15 years of service with the Port.
H. President’s Report.
Joe Stuyvesant, President/CEO, reported that on August 17, 2022, the Port hosted
California State Transportation (CalSTA) Secretary, Toks Omishakin; CalTrans Director,
Tony Tavares; CalTrans District 11 Director, Gustavo Dallarda; and from the Office of
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Maurice Lyles and Zach Bunshaft. Mr. Stuyvesant
shared that CalSTA leadership was impressed at how the Port is enhancing goods
movement while being a good environmental steward.
Mr. Stuyvesant then reported that on August 23, 2022, the regular meeting of the State
Lands Commission was held in the Port's board room. Mr. Stuyvesant shared that
following the meeting, Chair, Betty Yee and staff for Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis,
participated in an informative tidelands tour. Mr. Stuyvesant also said that there was a
great discussion on equity, community benefits, the maritime economy, and all the
improvements and initiatives underway in the District.
Mr. Stuyvesant shared that on September 7, 2022, Assemblyman Chris Ward presented
a check to the Port for $1.4 million from the recently passed state budget to address
abandoned and derelict vessels near Zuniga Jetty Shoal. Mr. Stuyvesant stated that
boats often wash ashore at Naval Base Coronado, presenting both public safety and
navigational hazards, as well as environmental concerns with clean-up. Mr. Stuyvesant
said that this money will help the initial stages with enforcement procedures, and a
long-term solution where the water in that area can be put to productive use with mussels
and algae growth.