City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 161 E Lincoln Ave Weed, CA 96094
1. Call to Order:
Regular meeting called to order by Mayor Parham at 5:50 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Mazzoni – Present | Palfini – Present | Parham – Present | Virasonh – Present | Whetstine – Present.
Also in attendance were City Manager Stambaugh, and Assistant City Attorney Anderson, both via zoom, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Director Chris Davis, Finance Director Jill Porterfield, Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi
3. Agenda Approval:
Motion to approve agenda as posted. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Virasonh.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
4. Public Comment:
Diane Deckert requested information regarding 150 Alamo. James Streigal requested to be placed on a future agenda.
5. Council Reports:
Council Member Mazzoni reported LAFCO has been cancelled due to lack of action items, hoping for April meeting. Council Member Whetstine reported there are some exciting things in the future for Weed. Council Member Palfini reported attending a Collier Interpretive Center meeting and introduced Rennie Cleland who will present a power point to Council. Council Member Parham reported attending the LOLA meeting in Yreka with other Council Members and staff, he congratulated the City Manager on obtaining his doctorate and reminded citizens of the upcoming Chinese Auction.
6. Presentation:
Presentation by the Collier Interpretive and Information Center. Rennie Cleland, a representative from the Collier Interpretive and Information Center presented a power point and discussion on the visitors center.
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Public Works: by Motion – Council considered adoption of Resolution No. 04-2026 approving the application for CDBG Grant Funding for the Boles Creek Storm Water Project.
B. Fire: By Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 05-2026 approving contract for special services between the City of Weed and the Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District (SVRCD).
C. Public Safety - Considered adopting Resolution No. 06-2026 approving the 2026 Weed Police Departments Military Equipment Use Policy Report.
D. City Clerk: By Motion – Council considered approval of the January 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
E. By Motion: Council considered approving payment warrants dated January 8, 2026, through February 4, 2026, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $1,328,704.31.
F. By Motion: Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for January 2026.
Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
8. Council Business
A. Administration: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 07-2026 accepting the surrender of parcels of real property (060-292-080-000, 060-301-070-000, 060-292-060-000, and 060-292-050-000). City Manager Stambaugh presented the staff report. Nicholas Jaime from Serviam by Wright, LLP discussed the resolution. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
B. Administration/Public Works: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 08-2026 approving change orders from Wike Restoration for the City Hall remediation. City Manager Stambaugh presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
Passed by vote. Motion Whetstine, Second Mazzoni
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
10. Staff Report
Fire – 63 calls, completed 100 hours of training, completed three fire and live inspections, the RFP for fuels mitigation is released, interviews for the FEMA grant personnel will happen next week.
Finance – almost complete with the software upgrade, received information from USDA regarding additional approval of funds for the Mill Fire area.
Public Works – repaving the westside of Hwy 97 with added curb and gutter in the Lincoln Heights areas, discovered concrete had been poured into a manhole, and staff is preparing the snowplows for the upcoming storms.
Police –615 calls for service, 1724 incidents, and 24 cases pulled, one officer left for another agency but the department has rehired a retired office, actively hiring for officers and dispatchers.
Clerk – Please remember if you have not done so, please complete your Form 700.
City Manager – Thanked staff, listening session went well, another one scheduled for April.
Motion to adjourn to close session at 6”57pm Mazzoni seconded Whetstine Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent : None
12. Closed Session
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code §54956.8) Property Address: 269 and 281 Main Street, and APN 060-301-020-000 Weed CA 96094 City Negotiator: Dr. Dustin Stambaugh, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: GOPAL LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code §54956.8) Property Address: 128 Roseburg Parkway Weed CA 96094
City Negotiator: Dr. Dustin Stambaugh, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Roseburg Forest Products
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
13. Adjourn To Open Session
Announcement of action taken, if any, by the City Council in Closed Session required by the Ralph. M.
Brown Act (Gov. Code, §§ 54950 et)
Adjourn to open session at 8:23pm. Motion Palfini, Second Mazzoni No reportable action
Adjourn, Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine
SINE DIE 8:24pm
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Mayor
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City Clerk