City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: March 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 5:31 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Mazzoni – Present | Palfini – Absent | Parham – Present | Virasonh – Present | Whetstine – Present.
Also in attendance were City Manager Dustin Stambaugh, and Assistant City Attorney Mackenzie Anderson, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Director Chris Davis, Finance Director/Treasurer Jill Porterfield, Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi Motion to approve Council Member Palfini absent at roll call. Passed by vote. Motion Parham, Second Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: Palfini
Council Member Palfini arrived at 5:33pm.
3. Agenda Approval:
City Manager Stambaugh requested to remove item D from the Consent Agenda. Passed by vote.
Motion Mazzoni, Second Virasonh.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
Motion to approve agenda as amended. Passed by vote. Motion Parham, Second Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
4. Public Comment:
Trason Leslie, a mockery movie creator, discussed rebranding and repainting the city.
5. Council Reports:
Council Member Virasonh reported attending the Know Your Rights training. Council Member Whetstine reported attending a meeting at the Elementary School regarding their finances and encouraged citizens to attend. Council Member Palfini reported attending the school meeting as well and encouraged parents to stay informed. Council Member Parham reminded citizens of the upcoming Chinese Auction hosted by the Chamber of Commerce next weekend.
6. Presentation:
Presentation by Allison Scull from First 5 discussed the programs offered to children through First
5. Mayor Parham read a proclamation declaring April Child Buse Prevention and Sexual Assault Month and presented Ms. Scull with a signed copy.
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Elections: By Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 09-2026 giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, and requesting consolidation of this Election with the Statewide Election.
B. Finance: By Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 10-2026 approving Finance Policy No.112 City of Weed Collection Policy.
C. Finance: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 11-2026 approving Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Fire Dept.
D. Removed from Consent*
E. City Clerk: By Motion – Council considered approval of the February 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
F. By Motion: Council considered approving payment warrants dated February 25, 2026, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $396,512.91.
G. By Motion: Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for February 2026.
Passed as amended by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
8. Removed from Consent
D. Administration: By Motion – Council considered rejection of all proposals submitted for the Demolition, Asbestos Abatement, and Environmental Remediation Services for the Main Street properties, and authorize staff to revise the solicitation and reissue. City Manager discussed the reasons for the rejection. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Passed by vote. Motion Whetstine, Second Virasonh.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine.
Absent: None
9. Council Business
A. Administration: By Motion – Council considered introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 490 -2026 amending section 2.12.070 of Chapter 2.12 and Chapter 2.16 of title 2 of the Weed Municipal Code. City Manager presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
B. Fire: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 12-2026 awarding the bid for Fuel Mitigation – Mastication to Smiley Forestry, in the amount of 80,500.00, and authorize the City Manager to enter into contract pending legal review. Chief Carter presented the staff report.
Council Members questions were asked and answered. Dan from the RCD discussed their process for bid openings. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
C. Fire: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 13-2026 awarding the bid for Fuel Mitigation – Handwork to Premier Clearing, in the amount of $108,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract pending legal review. Chief presented the staff report.
Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
D. DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY - Council will discuss a possible 1% Transaction and Use Tax Measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot and give directions to staff. City Manager opened the discussion. Finance Director discussed the financial deficit. Council gave directions to staff.
10. Staff Report
Fire – reported progress is being made on the hillside, Monday the Fire Academy will hold a fire training so there may be visible smoke.
Finance – software change is complete, thanked staff for their hard work and dedication.
Public Works – crack sealing to start next week, watch the website for locations.
Police – reported 1438 calls for service, 495 incidents, 29 cases, and 14 arrests last month.
Clerk – reminded council of their Form 700’s and commented on recommendations for bid submittals.
City Manager – Thanked staff and Council.
Motion to adjourn to close session at 7:08pm Palfini seconded Mazzoni 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
C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code §54957) City Manager
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