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PT213 2/11/13 — please confirm all (as applicable ) None — logo(s) telephone number(s) 4.25x7.25 None None — indicia(s) spelling Lisa Sutton 2 address(es ) legal copy Samantha layout copy promo/oer code(s) web address(es ) — ok as is ma ke changes as mar ke d None signature date None PD F PR OO F WATERFRONT NEWS Moyer Steps Down From Port of SF BY PATRICK BURNSON at Pier 27, the Exploratorium, the 34th for the Port of San Francisco and has termination to devote its full attention America’s Cup, and delivered numerous held executive management and lead- to improving service to cargo owners parks and open spaces. She also addressed ership positions at both the Planning and other customers in the aftermath onique Moyer seawall vulnerability and sea level Department and the San Francisco In- of the terminal closure. “We’re not resigned last month rise and made historic investments in ternational Airport. In addition, she has pleased to see a terminal close, but from her post as infrastructure on port property to make worked in San Francisco’s Budget Ana- this agreement helps ensure a smooth director of the Port sure San Francisco’s waterfront serves all lyst’s Office and Office of the Legisla- transition for our customers,” said Port of San Francisco, its diverse communities, businesses and tive Analyst providing fiscal and policy of Oakland Maritime Director John and she leaves behind a strong legacy of visitors. analysis and evaluating and reporting on Driscoll. “All of our attention now is on Ma revitalized operation. The Port Commission is conduct- complex municipal issues. efficiently migrating their cargo to the “I thank Monique ing a national search for a Forbes also worked as a redevelop- other terminals in Oakland.” Moyer for her unwavering permanent port director, ment agency planner for the City of The port and terminal operator nearly 20-year service to the and may soon name a new Oakland and has worked for several signed a 50-year-lease in 2009. The residents of San Francisco,” maritime marketing man- nonprofit land use policy and economic agreement reached last month would said Mayor Ed Lee. “She ager too. In the meantime, development organizations, including terminate that lease and impose several leaves a lasting legacy to the Mayor Edwin Lee appoint- the Urban Strategies Council and the conditions: San Francisco waterfront ed Deputy Director Elaine California Budget Project. She holds a that will continue to Forbes as interim director Masters of Arts degree from the Uni- • Outer Harbor Terminal will continue benefit San Franciscans for of the Port of San Fran- versity of California, Los Angeles and a Oakland vessel and cargo operations generations to come.” cisco. Her appointment is Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mills Col- through March 31. Peter Dailey, the port’s Monique Moyer effective this month. lege in Oakland. • Outer Harbor Terminal will pay about maritime director, told “Elaine’s leadership The Port of San Francisco is $6 million in February and March Bay Crossings that Moyer and extensive background responsible for the 7.5 miles of San rent to the port. established her “street cred” in cargo in policy and financial management Francisco waterfront adjacent to the San • The terminal operator will clean up operations early in her career. “Under her make her an outstanding choice to lead Francisco Bay, which the port develops, debris and remove equipment on the leadership the port expanded its Foreign the port during this time,” said Mayor markets, leases, administers, manages, 166-acre property.