Santa Monica July 28, 2026 agenda-report Request of Councilmembers Negrete and Snell and Mayor Torosis that the City Council approve waiving City fees not to exceed $16,950 and also approve $12,500 in Council discretionary funds to support the Butterfly Brawl, a boxing, charity and entertainment event on the Santa Monica Pier on August 22, 2026. Butterfly Brawl’s mission is to combine high-level boxing, entertainment, and philanthropy in support of cancer-related causes. This year, fundraising efforts will focus on the American Cancer Society that supports those affected by cancer. Councilmember’s portion of discretionary funds would be allocated as follows: $5,000 allocated from Councilmember Negrete, $5,000 from Councilmember Snell, and $2,500 from Mayor Torosis. New Item Received. 7/23/2026

agenda-report Request of Councilmembers Negrete and Snell and Mayor Torosis that the City Council approve waiving City fees not to exceed $16,950 and also approve $12,500 in Council discretionary funds to support the Butterfly Brawl, a boxing, charity and entertainment event on the Santa Monica Pier on August 22, 2026. Butterfly Brawl’s mission is to combine high-level boxing, entertainment, and philanthropy in support of cancer-related causes. This year, fundraising efforts will focus on the American Cancer Society that supports those affected by cancer. Councilmember’s portion of discretionary funds would be allocated as follows: $5,000 allocated from Councilmember Negrete, $5,000 from Councilmember Snell, and $2,500 from Mayor Torosis. New Item Received. 7/23/2026

Santa Monica City Council
July 28, 2026

Document: agenda-report Request of Councilmembers Negrete and Snell and Mayor Torosis that the City Council approve waiving City fees not to exceed $16,950 and also approve $12,500 in Council discretionary funds to support the Butterfly Brawl, a boxing, charity and entertainment event on the Santa Monica Pier on August 22, 2026. Butterfly Brawl’s mission is to combine high-level boxing, entertainment, and philanthropy in support of cancer-related causes. This year, fundraising efforts will focus on the American Cancer Society that supports those affected by cancer. Councilmember’s portion of discretionary funds would be allocated as follows: $5,000 allocated from Councilmember Negrete, $5,000 from Councilmember Snell, and $2,500 from Mayor Torosis. New Item Received. 7/23/2026
Meeting: July 28, 2026
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: July 28, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, City Manager's Office
Subject: Request of Councilmembers Negrete and Snell and Mayor Torosis that the City Council approve waiving City fees not to exceed $16,950 and also approve $12,500 in Council discretionary funds to support the Butterfly Brawl, a boxing, charity and entertainment event on the Santa Monica Pier on August 22, 2026. Butterfly Brawl’s mission is to combine high-level boxing, entertainment, and philanthropy in support of cancer-related causes. This year, fundraising efforts will focus on the American Cancer Society that supports those affected by cancer. Councilmember’s portion of discretionary funds would be allocated as follows: $5,000 allocated from Councilmember Negrete, $5,000 from Councilmember Snell, and $2,500 from Mayor Torosis.

Prepared By: Sergio Ramirez, Chief of Staff
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Discretionary Funds Tracking

Santa Monica City CouncilJuly 28, 2026

Santa Monica City Council
July 28, 2026