Land-use attorney Ann Moore, who represents the city of
Chula Vista on the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners, has been sworn in as
Chair of the Board of Port Commissioners for 2013.
The swearing-in took place Jan. 8 at a luncheon event at the
Kona Kai Resort, Spa & Marina in San Diego. Along with Moore, Commissioner
Bob Nelson, one of three San Diego representatives on the seven-member board,
was sworn in as Vice Chair. Commissioner Dan Malcolm, who represents Imperial
Beach, was sworn in as Secretary.
Moore said that her theme for 2013 is “A Port for All,”
which she said encompasses both integrated planning – a philosophy that
approaches planning in context with surrounding areas – and inclusive decision
making with stakeholder participation.
The port will undertake several integrated planning
initiatives this year, Moore said, including a deepwater berthing study of the
port’s maritime assets.
“Integrated planning will be an important focus this year,”
Moore said. “To me, that means making decisions in context. It means looking
beyond our boundaries and seeing how our activities fit in the bigger picture.”
In the speech, Moore presented to the audience of elected
officials, business leaders and stakeholders a video presentation titled “The Synergy of San Diego Bay,” showcasing the
integrated planning concept, using the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle to show how
various activities fit together.
Moore’s speech focused in large part on the 500-acre Chula
Vista Bayfront Master Plan, a land-use proposal that was approved by the
California Coastal Commission in August 2012. This year, the port plans to
showcase the plan to financiers and developers.
“The Chula Vista Bayfront is a true diamond in the rough.
It’s the largest undeveloped waterfront parcel on the West Coast,” Moore said.
The planning process for Chula Vista will serve as a model
going forward as the port makes plans for other areas, Moore said.
