Brief

Councilmember Tim McOsker introduced a motion on June 10, 2026, to enhance the city's emergency preparedness and response capabilities through pre-incident vendor qualification programs and emergency response agreements, with particular focus on port-related disasters. The motion was referred to both the Public Safety Committee and the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee, where it remains pending. The proposal aims to streamline vendor engagement and improve coordination during emergencies affecting the Port of Los Angeles.

Full summary

On June 10, 2026, Councilmember Tim McOsker, with second by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, introduced a motion addressing emergency preparedness and response capabilities in Los Angeles. The motion directs city departments to strengthen existing disaster-response frameworks by establishing pre-incident vendor qualification programs and emergency response agreements, with explicit attention to port-related disasters. The substantive goal is to reduce delays in emergency response by identifying, vetting, and contracting with vendors before a crisis occurs. Rather than scrambling to find contractors during an active disaster, the city would maintain a pre-qualified roster of vendors capable of supporting immediate response efforts. The motion also emphasizes coordination and mutual aid agreements with the Port of Los Angeles, which is critical infrastructure vulnerable to supply-chain disruption, maritime incidents, and other port-specific emergencies. The motion was referred to two committees: the Public Safety Committee (responsible for emergency management and disaster response policy) and the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee (responsible for port oversight and commercial infrastructure). As of the most recent activity on June 10, 2026, the motion remains pending in both committees. With a two-year expiration window (through June 10, 2028), the file is still within its statutory lifecycle. No further action has been recorded.

Activity (1)

• 2026-06-10 Motion referred to Public Safety Committee; Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-10 Motion · motion