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Committee advances Rodney Fong nomination to Planning Commission for Board consideration
Summary
Rodney Fong, currently Port Commission president, told the Rules Committee his waterfront and Fisherman's Wharf experience suit him for the Planning Commission; members expressed concern about continuity at the Port given major waterfront projects. The committee sent both the nomination and a related rejection motion to the full Board so the Board can take final action.
Rodney Fong addressed the Rules Committee about his nomination to the Planning Commission after a recent Port Commission confirmation. Fong cited family history on the waterfront and work leading the Fisherman's Wharf public realm plan as qualifications for planning work.
Supervisors asked why the mayor nominated a recently confirmed port commissioner for a second commission and raised concerns about maintaining continuity at the Port while major projects such as the America's Cup and Seawall Lot studies are underway. Fong said several port commissioners provide continuity and argued that planning review often intersects with port property decisions.
Speakers including the planning commission president, Port Director Monique Moyer, bicycle coalition leadership, housing advocates and business representatives urged the Board to consider the appointment; public commenters cited Fong's community ties and planning experience. Given concerns about continuity, the committee opted to send both the nomination and the related rejection motion as committee reports so the full Board can take a final vote.
