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Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 / General Rate Increase / Permanent Order No. 25-7409 / Amendment

Council File 26-0048

Introduced
2026-01-14
Last changed
2026-03-09
Status
closed
Expires
2028-02-24
Initiated by
Board of Harbor Commissioners
References
Resolution No. 25-10625

Brief

The Board of Harbor Commissioners sought approval for Tariff No. 4 amendment enacting a general rate increase at the Port of Los Angeles, formalized as Permanent Order No. 25-7409. The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved the measure in February, and the full Council adopted it 11-0 on February 24, 2026. The Mayor received the file and the action became final on March 9, 2026.

Full summary

The Board of Harbor Commissioners initiated a CPI-based rate increase across a broad range of Port of Los Angeles fee schedules, amending Tariff No. 4 to bring rates in line with the West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The increases span more than a dozen tariff sections covering dockage, wharfage, free time and wharf demurrage, container crane use, office space occupancy in transit sheds, water and electricity, public landings, commercial fishing vessel fees, and recreational courtesy docks. The adjustment affects fees charged to shipping lines, terminal operators, commercial fishing vessels, and recreational boaters who use Port facilities. Council was asked to concur with the Board's determination that the action is categorically exempt from CEQA review, approve the underlying resolution (No. 25-10625), and adopt an ordinance formally amending the tariff. Council also authorized the Port's Executive Director to execute the amendment and, if necessary, to pursue independent action if the California Association of Port Authorities does not complete its review and approval in a timely manner. The Board submitted the matter in January 2026, and it moved through the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee on February 10, 2026, with Council members Park, McOsker, and Rodriguez all voting yes. The full Council adopted the ordinance 11-0 on February 24, 2026, with four members absent or not voting. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on February 25, and the action became final on March 9, 2026. No fiscal impact statement was submitted by the Board or the City Attorney, and no community impact statements were filed. The file is now closed.

Activity (8)

  • 2026-03-09 Council action final.
  • 2026-02-25 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is March 9, 2026.
  • 2026-02-24 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 2026-02-20 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on February 24, 2026.
  • 2026-02-10 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved item(s) .
  • 2026-02-06 Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on February 10, 2026.
  • 2026-01-15 Board of Harbor Commissioners document(s) referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.
  • 2026-01-14 Document submitted by City Attorney; Board of Harbor Commissioners, dated November 10, 2025 and January 14, 2026.

Documents (13)

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