8F
Date: June 9, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Ian Dailey, Finance Director
By: Sheila Poisson, Deputy Finance Director | [email protected] Subject: Finance - Supplemental Material #1 for Agenda Item 8F – Amendment #1 to Grant Agreement
DISCUSSION
The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee submitted amendment #1 for City approval to address additional insurance requirements for subrecipients, which will be executed following approval of the grant agreement. Please see the attached amendment reflecting these changes.
ATTACHMENT
1. Amendment #1 to Grant Agreement
1 Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant Program
THIS Amendment No. 1 ( “Amendment”) to the Grant Agreement 2026-LAWSS-020 is entered into as of June 7, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee LLC (“LAWCHC”), and City of Torrance (“Subrecipient”), with reference to the following facts:
A. LAWCHC and the Subrecipient entered into Grant Agreement 2026-LAWSS-020, under which LAWCHC provided subaward funding to the Subrecipient in support of safety and security operations associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pursuant to the FIFA World Cup Grant Program.
B. At FIFA’s request, LAWCHC is coordinating certain activities and operational support relating to FIFA World Cup 2026 events and related activities in Southern California. Subrecipient has agreed to provide certain services in connection with those activities.
C. LAWCHC desires to engage Subrecipient to provide such services, and Subrecipient desires to provide such services, on the terms set forth herein.
D. Required Federal Award Information. The table below contains information required by Appendix II of the Uniform Administrative Regulations, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards - 2 CFR Part 200.
Subrecipient Information:
Name of Entity City of Torrance
Address 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI-formally DUNS) KHYHV4NCNKC8 Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate (if
applicable)
N/A
Grant/Award Information:
Grant Award Number (issued by the Host
Committee)
2026-LAWSS-020
Modification/Amendment Number (if any) 1
Project Name/Description Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Safety and Security Grant Program
Support the operations and costs associated
with hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Project Code (if applicable) N/A
ATTACHMENT 1
2 Performance Start and End Dates (for
subaward)
July 4, 2025- July 31, 2026
Budget Period (if different than performance
dates)
July 4, 2025 – July 10, 2026
Amount Obligated $2,831,628.37
Total Grant/Award amount $2,831,628.37
Research and Development Award Yes/No No
Federal Award Information:
Assistance Listing Title FIFA World Cup Grant Program
Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 97.160
Federal Awarding Agency U.S Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Award Identification Number EMW-2026-WC-05008
Federal Award Date (date awarded to State
Agency):
3/18/2026
Pass-Through Entity: California Office of Emergency Services / Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee,
LLC
Contact information for Awarding official of
Pass-through Entity:
Irene Klepp, Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Services
Subrecipient shall provide the services described and agreed to in the Grant Agreement Number 2026-LAWSS-020. The Grant Agreement as modified by this Amendment shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “Grant Agreement”. Subrecipient shall perform the Services in a professional, timely, diligent, safe, lawful, and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and permits.
2. Compensation
Subject to the Subrecipient’s full and timely performance of the Services and compliance with the Grant Agreement, LAWCHC shall pay the Subrecipient the amount set forth in Grant Agreement.
3. Removal of Special Conditions: Appendix A in the Grant Agreement 2026-LAWSS-020 is amended by deleting the following provisions in their entirety:
a. Executive Order 11246, which prohibits federal contractors and federally assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification or national origin;
3 b. Executive Order 11375, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin in hiring and employment in both the United States federal workforce and on the part of government contractors;
c. Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (P.L. 91 -190); the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA; and Executive Order 12898 w hich focuses on the creation and maintenance of conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other needs of present and future generations of Americans;
d. Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order 11988;
e. E.O. 14074 – Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety
f. Subrecipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies must comply with the requirements of section 12(c) of E.O. 14074.
Subrecipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies are also encouraged to adopt and enforce policies consistent with E.O. 14074 to support safe and effective policing.
3. Independent Contractor
The Subrecipient is and shall remain an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, joint venturer, or agent of LAWCHC, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (“LASEC”), FIFA, or any of their affiliates.
4. Compliance With Laws
Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders.
5. Insurance
Subrecipient agrees to secure and maintain insurance as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
6. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Subrecipient shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LAWCHC, LASEC, FWC2026 US, Inc. (“FIFA”), and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to the Services or any act or omission of Subrecipient.
4 7. Confidentiality
Subrecipient shall keep confidential and shall not disclose any nonpublic information obtained in connection with the Services or this Agreement.
8. Intellectual Property and Event Marks
Subrecipient shall not use any FIFA, LAWCHC, LASEC, or World Cup names, logos, trademarks, or other intellectual property except as expressly authorized in writing.
9. Term and Termination
LAWCHC may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice for breach, safety concerns, violation of law, or event cancellation.
10. Limitation of Liability
Except for indemnification obligations, breaches of confidentiality, fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct, neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages.
11. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by confidential binding arbitration administered by JAMS in Los Angeles County, California.
12. Attorney Fees
In the event of any dispute hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
5 12. Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
LOS ANGELES WORLD CUP 2026 HOST COMMITTEE LLC
By: ___________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: __________________________
City of Torrance
By: ___________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: __________________________
6 EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE
Summary
Vendor shall maintain in force, at all times during the performance of services, the following policies of insurance and shall be issued by an insurance company having an A.M. Best Rating of A+ or better and admitted in every state where services are to be provided under the contract. Certificates of Insurance are required the earlier of 30 days following contract signing or 30 days prior to the first scheduled day of service or move-in day to the venue.
Vendor’s insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance carried by Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee LLC (collectively referred to as “Customers”) and will be obtained and maintained at no cost to the Customers. Vendor hereby waives any and all rights of recovery it, or any of its insurance carriers (which may require a waiver of subrogation endorsement) may hereafter have against Customers’ Parties for any injuries and or losses sustained by Vendor, or any damage done to Vendor, its property, or the property of others under Vendor’s control. Vendor also agrees to comply with the insurance requirements of various third-party venues. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its subcontractors, suppliers, and other third parties engaged in providing services under this Agreement maintain insurance coverages and limits that are appropriate for the nature and scope of the services they perform. Such insurance shall be maintained with financially sound insurers and in amounts and types that are customary and commercially reasonable for similar services in the applicable industry and jurisdiction General Liability Policy
a. Commercial General Liability. Commercial general liability, including bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury liability, and contractual liability covering operations, vendor and products/completed operations hazards, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, naming “Customers” and their respective affiliates, licensees, subsidiaries, officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns as additional insureds along with such other persons and entities as may be further directed by Customers; policy shall cover the liability arising from the acts of volunteers.
Workers’ Compensation
a. Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ compensation as provided for under any workers’ compensation or similar law in the jurisdiction where work is performed with statutory limits; and employer’s liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury by accident or disease per accident covering all employees, performers and personnel (other than such persons as are employed by Customers and its respective affiliates).
7 Auto Liability
a. Auto Liability. Commercial auto liability covering ownership, maintenance or use of all owned, non-owned, hired and leased vehicles with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence covering bodily injury and property damage liability; naming “Customers” and their respective affiliates, licensees, subsidiaries, officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns as additional insureds along with such other persons and entities as may be further directed by Customers; Umbrella/Excess Liability
a. Umbrella/Excess Liability. In excess of the policies above, with limits of not less than $10,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 in the aggregate, which follow form of the underlying policies for General Liability, Auto Liability and Employer’s Liability; naming “Customers” and their respective affiliates, licensees, subsidiaries, officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns as additional insureds along with such other persons and entities as may be further directed by Customers.
Additional Insureds:
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee LLC and their respective affiliates, licensees, subsidiaries, officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns. All such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to insurance maintained by Vendor.
All policies must be maintained at the same levels of coverage for a period of 1 year (1) year beyond the completion of services and contain language requiring insurer to provide those entities referenced above, with a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation, non-renewal or material change of the policy.
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