City Council affirms Harbor Commission, denies appeal to clear West Harbor amphitheater for construction

The Los Angeles City Council on Sept. 10 voted to deny an appeal and approved the supplemental environmental impact report (SEIR) for the West Harbor waterfront project in San Pedro, clearing the way for a 6,200‑seat amphitheater and related waterfront improvements. Councilmember Tim McOsker introduced an amending motion and asked colleagues to vote yes to deny the appeal; the roll call recorded 15 ayes.

The decision affirms a unanimous June 26 approval of the SEIR by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and follows an extended public process and a multi‑year project development phase. Councilmember McOsker said the port’s environmental review was “impeccable” and characterized the appeal as baseless. He called the appeal “CEQA abuse” and urged the council to protect the community’s long‑running…