City Council

(4) 26-0251 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a fallen power pole that caused a full closure of Interstate 110 near Gaffey Street in San Pedro, on February 18, 2026. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Jurado): REQUEST the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Department of Transportation, and Department of Water and Power, in coordination with the Emergency Management Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and any other relevant agencies, to report within 30 days with: a. A timeline of the response to the Interstate 110/Gaffey Street incident, including agency roles and communication protocols utilized. b. The availability, use, and protocols for electronic notifications to residents of similar road disruptions. c. The current inventory, location, and deployment status of portable changeable message signs and other mobile traffic control devices Citywide. d. Existing coordination protocols with Caltrans for incidents occurring on State freeway facilities within City boundaries, including delineation of responsibilities. e. Recommendations, if any, to improve resource availability, interagency coordination, and communication for residents for future incidents. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.