LA Council Watch

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games / Public Access Investment Plan (PAIP) / Port of Los Angeles (POLA) / Public Infrastructure Improvements

Council File 15-0989-S71

Under review — the Port is preparing a 60-day implementation plan to coordinate Olympic-related public access projects like gateway improvements and beach center upgrades, with the City Council still to vote after committee approval.

Introduced
2026-06-17
Last changed
2026-08-11
Status
open
Expires
2028-08-11
Committee
Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
Mover
TIM MCOSKER
Second
EUNISSES HERNANDEZ

Brief

Councilmembers Tim McOsker and Eunisses Hernandez moved to direct public infrastructure improvements at the Port of Los Angeles as part of the city's 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Public Access Investment Plan. The motion addresses how port facilities will be upgraded to support Olympic operations and public access. The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved the item on August 11, 2026, and it remains pending further council action.

Full summary

This motion, introduced by Councilmember Tim McOsker and seconded by Eunisses Hernandez, asks the Port of Los Angeles to prepare a comprehensive implementation plan for all active Public Access Investment Plan (PAIP) projects, with a focus on ensuring those projects are completed in time to support the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The PAIP is a longstanding program through which the Port reinvests a portion of its operating revenue into public infrastructure and community amenities in the surrounding Harbor Area, recognizing that communities hosting the Port should share in its economic success. The motion directs the Port, in consultation with local stakeholders, to produce a report within 60 days that covers project schedules, funding allocations, construction timelines, anticipated completion dates, and any barriers to implementation. It also calls for a recommended project sequencing and prioritization framework that identifies which PAIP projects are most critical for Olympic readiness. Specific projects mentioned include gateway improvements along the State Route 47 corridor into downtown San Pedro — median enhancements, upgraded lighting, and wayfinding signage — as well as substantial upgrades to the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center. The motion frames these investments as both Olympic infrastructure and lasting community legacy projects. McOsker also situates the motion within broader City Charter reform discussions, arguing that the PAIP commitment should be preserved and institutionalized so future generations continue to benefit from sustained waterfront and infrastructure investment regardless of how port governance may evolve. The motion was referred to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee on June 17, 2026. The committee approved it on August 11, 2026, and the file remains open pending full City Council action.

Activity (3)

  • 2026-08-11 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved item(s) .
  • 2026-08-07 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on August 11, 2026.
  • 2026-06-17 Motion referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.

Documents (2)

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