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File #: 26-561    Version: 1 Name: Discussion of Options for Council Participation in FIFA and Olympics Preparation
Type: Minute Order Status: Action Item
File created: 2/13/2026 In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 2/23/2026 Final action:
Title: CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of Options for City Council Participation in Preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics; and (2) If Desired, Retention of the Existing Ad Hoc 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee and Consideration of Appointments thereto; or (3) If Desired, Appointment of One Member of City Council to Work with City Staff on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation; and/or (3) Other Direction to the City Clerk as Deemed Appropriate.
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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of Options for City Council Participation in Preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics; and (2) If Desired, Retention of the Existing Ad Hoc 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee and Consideration of Appointments thereto; or (3) If Desired, Appointment of One Member of City Council to Work with City Staff on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation; and/or (3) Other Direction to the City Clerk as Deemed Appropriate.

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Meeting Date: February 23, 2026

Contact Person/Dept: Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk
Heather Baker, City Attorney

Phone Number: (310) 253-5851
(310) 253-5660

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Attachments: Yes [] No [X]

Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/19/2026)

Department Approval: Lisa Soghor, Assistant City Manager (02/17/2026); Heather Baker, City Attorney (02/17/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss options for City Council participation in the preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics; and (2) if desired, retain the existing Ad Hoc 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee and consider appointments thereto; or (3) if desired, appoint one Member of City Council to work with City staff on the preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics; and/or (3) provide other direction to the City Clerk as deemed appropriate.

BACKGROUND

The City Council has traditionally appointed Council Member(s) to represent the City on various "outside agencies" and on City Council Subcommittees. On January 12, 2026, the City Council made appointments to various subcommittees.

The Ad Hoc 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee was created on January 9, 2023 for t...

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