City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 161 E Lincoln Ave Weed, CA 96094
300 Alamaden Blvd. San Jose, CA 95110
1. Call to Order:
Regular meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Palfini at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Mazzoni – Present | Palfini – Present | Parham – Present via Zoom | Virasonh – Absent | 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 Excuse Council Member Virasonh Motion Palfini, second Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Whetstine
Absent: Virasonh
3. Agenda Approval:
Motion Mazzoni, Second Palfini.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, and Whetstine
Absent: Virasonh and Parham (lost feed)
4. Public Comment:
Collette Winlock, Moa Mohlabame, Afa Garrigan, and Charlene Hurst all addressed council regarding tiny homes. Mario Burch, candidate for Supervisor District 3 introduced himself to council.
5. Council Reports:
Council Member Whetstine attended the LOLA meeting in Mt Shasta and reported staying up to date on the Weed Elementary ballot measure. Council Member Palfini reported the same. Council Member Parham reported attending the Chinese Auction, as well as the LOLA meeting and reminded citizens of the city’s listening session April 14, 2026.
6. Presentation:
John Curtis from FACS discussed the testing at City Hall. Questions were asked and answered.
7. Board of Appeals – Animal Control Hearing:
Council held a public hearing to consider appeal of Jodi L. Smith in response to the Animal Control Department’s decision to dispose of a dangerous animal; and by motion, consider Resolution No. 14-2026 Upholding the Decision of the Chief Animal Control Officer and Ordering Destruction of Vicious Animal. Mayor Pro Tem Palfini declared the public hearing open at 6:19pm. Asst. City Attorney Anderson presented a staff report. Jodi Smith testified she is the owner of the dog “Gemma” and does not know what happened. She stated she was not there when the fight occured.
CSO Ryan Coates testified to the events. Mathew Magrazia stated he’s been attacked by dogs off leash three times and felt the appellant was attempting to evade accountability. Dave Mehmen testified the appellants dog was not vicious. Jodi Smith, the appellant rebutted. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 7:22 pm. Council discussed. Resolution No. 14-2026 Passed as amended. Motion Palfini, second Parham.
Yes: Palfini, Parham, and Whetstine
No: Mazzoni
Absent: Virasonh
8. Consent Agenda:
Council Member Whetstine announced she will abstain from voting on the consent agenda due to personal interest in real property, personal residence.
A. Finance: By Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 15-2026 Acting in Its Capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Weed Community Facilities District No. 2009-1 (Municipal Services) Providing for The Levy of the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 B. Public Works: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 16-2026 Adopting Project List For the 26/27 SB 1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
C. Public Works: By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 17-2026 approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $137,605.72 to Shasta Services Inc dba Timberworks for the Bypass Water Supply Pipeline Project.
D. Administration: By Motion – Council considered second reading and adoption, by title only, of Ordinance No. 490 -2026 amending section 2.12.070 of Chapter 2.12 and Chapter
2.16 or title 2 of the Weed Municipal Code
E. City Clerk: By Motion – Council considered approval of the March 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
F. By Motion: Council considered approving payment warrants dated March 25, 2026, through April 2, 2026, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $350,168.18.
G. By Motion: Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for March 2026.
Passed by vote. Motion Mazzoni, Second Parham.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Whetstine
Absent: Virasonh
9. Council Business
A. Discussion item with possible direction - Council discussed the building on Main Street destroyed by the Main Fire and available funding sources for remediation of same (including but not limited to the use of Mill Fire settlement funds). City Manager asked for guidance.
Council Members questions were asked and answered.
B. Cannabis Legal Update – Council received a presentation from staff providing an overview of current federal, state, and local cannabis regulations; may give direction to staff and counsel to prepare and return to Council with an ordinance amending current cannabis regulations in the city. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
10. Staff Report
Fire – reported 50 calls for service and completing over 100 hours of training. Five resident firefighters and two volunteers will be graduating on April 11, 2026, from the fire academy with four moving onto paid positions at other agencies. Police Department reported filling its 8th position, swearing in for the new hire is scheduled for Monday April 13, 2026, at 10:00am. City Manager thanked staff.
Motion to adjourn 8:58 pm Palfini seconded Mazzoni
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Whetstine
Absent: Virasonh
SINE DIE 8:58pm
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Mayor
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City Clerk