TO: NAPA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: Brian D. Bordona - Planning, Building, Environmental Services Director
REPORT BY: Joseph Dotta, Planner I - (707) 299-1361
SUBJECT: Napa Knockout: Combat Sports Legacy & Honor Gala
RECOMMENDATION
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Raymond Vineyards Winery Napa Knockout: Combat Sports Legacy & Honor Gala Temporary Event Application #P26-00139
CEQA Status: Ministerially Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project site is not included in the list of hazardous materials sites pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
Request: Approval of an application for Temporary Event License filed by Association of Boxing Commissions to hold Napa Knockout: Combat Sports Legacy & Honor Gala at Raymond Winery. This new Category 4 event proposes hosting a fundraising gala to benefit the Association of Boxers and the CSAC Pension fund to support retired fighters. The event will be for a maximum of 600 attendees from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This event is proposed to be held on one parcel located at 849 Zinfandel Lane, St Helena, CA, Assessor’s Parcel # 030-270-027-000. Event parking/valet shuttle service will be conducted at the Ranch Winery located at 105 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena, CA, APN: 030-060-025-000.
Staff Recommendation: Continue the item to a Special Zoning Administrator meeting to be held on July 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Staff Contact: Joseph Dotta, Planner I, (707) 299-1361 or Joseph.dotta@countyofnapa.org
Applicant Contact: Timothy Shipman, President, Association of Boxing Commissions, president@abcboxing.com. Rebecca Johnson, Partner, O’Donnell Lane, rebecca@odonnell-lane.com
TO BE CONTINUED TO A SPECIAL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 15, 2026, AT 1:30 PM.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROPOSED ACTIONS
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Continue the item to July 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
DISCUSSION
Staff recommends the item be continued to allow the applicant to work with staff to address outstanding comments.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Staff recommends the item be continued to July 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM.