Harbor Area Planning Commission
The Harbor Area Planning Commission is one of seven Area Planning Commissions in Los Angeles; each hears cases from its region, from certain smaller-scale projects to appeals. Its five commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council (CF 26-1200-S44), and it meets in Wilmington (Oct. 6, 2026 agenda).
Latest
The Commission's only meeting since July 1 not canceled, on Aug. 18, listed officer elections and no cases; its meetings of July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6 were canceled. On Sept. 2 the Council approved Mayor Bass's reappointment of President Mona Sutton for a term ending June 30, 2031 (CF 26-1200-S44). The next regular meeting is Oct. 20.
| Meets | First and third Tuesdays after 4:30 p.m., Wilmington Municipal Building, 544 N. Avalon Blvd., per 2026 agendas |
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| Agendas | Official agendas |
| Website | planning.lacity.org/about/commissioners |
Meetings
Past meetings
August 2026
- August 18, 2026 outcomes from official records The Harbor Area Planning Commission's minutes of June 2, 2026 carry a stamp reading adopted Aug. 18, 2026, the date of this meeting (June 2 minutes). The Aug.…
Members
- Mona Sutton, President (term ends June 30, 2031)
- John Bagakis, Vice President
- Joe Gatlin, Commissioner
- Irma Lara, Commissioner
- Amber Sheikh, Commissioner