
Port of LA seeks approval to use alternative contracting for workforce training facility
An ordinance would let the Port hire a construction manager as general contractor to build a goods movement training center.

An ordinance would let the Port hire a construction manager as general contractor to build a goods movement training center.

The first amendment to an engineering services agreement for a goods movement workforce training facility moves to Council.

Five consulting firms would be available to manage Harbor Department construction projects from 2026 through 2031.

The nonprofit foundation would supply equipment and supplies to fire stations and administrative offices at no city cost.

A proposed agreement sends the Port's historic Red Car equipment to a railway museum; the Mayor's office has signed off.

The LA Fire Department Foundation would give drones and related equipment valued at $500,000 to start a Drone as a First Responder program.

Los Angeles World Airports would lease aviation land and office space at 7800 Hayvenhurst Avenue to a volunteer aviation group.

The money would train about 720 patrol officers in de-escalation using virtual reality scenarios, with no city match required.