DATE: January 19, 2021
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCLAMATION AND APPOINTING ROBERT “DUKIE” VALDERRAMA AS COMMISSIONER EMERITUS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2021
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Board of Port Commissioners Policy No. 040 establishes a Commissioner Emeritus status for former Commissioners. Commissioners who have held office for a period of at least 42 consecutive months since the formation of the San Diego Unified Port District (District) are eligible for appointment to Commissioner Emeritus status. Robert “Dukie” Valderrama served as a Commissioner from January 2005 through January 2, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution authorizing proclamation and appointing Robert “Dukie” Valderrama as Commissioner Emeritus effective January 3, 2021.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This Board action has no fiscal impact.
Compass Strategic Goals:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal.
• A Port that the public understands and trusts.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Port Commissioners recognizes the long and faithful service of certain citizens of this community who have given unselfishly of their time and energy in formulating the policies that have guided development of the District. Robert “Dukie” Valderrama ably represented the City of San Diego as a Port Commissioner for the San Diego Unified Port District from January 2005 through January 2, 2021, including service as Chairman in 2010 and 2017.
He gave generously of his time and energy to further the vision and goals of the District. It is recommended that a Resolution authorizing a proclamation and appointing Robert “Dukie” Valderrama as Commissioner Emeritus be adopted. A draft proclamation is included as Attachment A.
General Counsel’s Comments:
The General Counsel’s Office has reviewed the agenda sheet and attachments, as presented to it, and approves them as to form and legality.
Environmental Review:
The proposed Board action, including without limitation, a resolution authorizing proclamation and appointing commissioner emeritus, does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it would not have the potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA. No further action under CEQA is required.
The proposed Board action complies with Sections 21 and 35 of the Port Act, which allow the Board to pass resolutions and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the exercise of its powers. The Port Act was enacted by the California Legislature and is consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine. Consequently, the proposed Board action is consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine.
The proposed Board action does not allow for “development,” as defined in Section 30106 of the California Coastal Act, or “new development,” pursuant to Section 1.a. of the District’s Coastal Development Permit Regulations. Therefore, issuance of a Coastal Development Permit or exclusion is not required.
Equal Opportunity Program:
Not applicable.
PREPARED BY:
Margret Hernandez
Manager, Commissioner & Executive Services
Attachment:
Attachment A: Proclamation - Resolution Appointing Robert “Dukie” Valderrama as Commissioner Emeritus