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Nossaman LLP / Real Statets Matters / Professional Services Agreement / Third Amendment

Council File 25-1029-S1

Under review — the Port's law firm agreement for real estate counsel is headed to committee hearing in mid-September, where Council will need to sign off on the third amendment to keep the legal work going.

Introduced
2026-08-18
Last changed
2026-09-11
Status
open
Expires
2028-09-11
Committee
Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
Initiated by
Board of Harbor Commissioners
References
Resolution No. 26-10754Agreement No. 26-9911-C

Brief

The Board of Harbor Commissioners is seeking a third amendment to its professional services agreement with law firm Nossaman LLP for real estate and related legal work. The amendment extends or modifies the existing contract (Agreement No. 26-9911-C). The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved the item on September 11, 2026, moving it toward full City Council consideration.

Full summary

This Council file seeks City Council approval of a third amendment to a standing professional services agreement between the Port of Los Angeles and Nossaman LLP, a law firm retained to provide legal counsel specifically on real estate matters. The Board of Harbor Commissioners initiated the amendment and transmitted it to the City Council on August 13, 2026, under Commission Secretary Amber M. Klesges. The Board states there is no impact to the General Fund, meaning the costs are covered through Port revenues rather than City general funds. The amendment requires Council action under Section 373 of the Los Angeles City Charter and Section 10.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, which govern City contracts of this type. As part of the approval package, the Board asks the Council to find that the action is administratively exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review, a standard determination for contractual and administrative matters. The underlying agreement, No. 26-9911-C, has now been modified three times, suggesting an ongoing and expanding scope of legal work related to Port real estate transactions, acquisitions, or related matters. The file was referred to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee on August 20, 2026, and the committee scheduled it for hearing on September 11, 2026. The matter falls under Council District 15, which encompasses the San Pedro area where the Port is located, and staff from CD15, CD11, the Mayor's Office, and the City Administrative Officer were copied on the transmittal. Council approval remains pending. No opposition or conditions have been noted in the available record.

Activity (4)

  • 2026-09-11 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved item(s) .
  • 2026-09-08 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 11, 2026.
  • 2026-08-20 Board of Harbor Commissioners document(s) referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.
  • 2026-08-18 Document submitted by Board of Harbor Commissioners, dated August 13, 2026.

Documents (7)

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