Malcolm has denied any conflict of interest involving his consulting role with Duke, which began in May 2000. He reportedly took a $20,000-a-month consulting job with the company which operates the South Bay Power Plant in Chula Vista.
The plant is owned by the port, which leases it to Duke under an agreement Malcolm helped negotiate. Chula Vista city council asked Malcolm to step down, and he submitted his resignation Friday.
The Port Commission governs tidelands, administers Lindbergh Field, and operates two cargo terminals and a cruise ship terminal. It is made up of representatives from its five member cities: three from San Diego, and one each from Chula Vista, Coronado, National City and Imperial Beach.
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