City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 550 Main Street 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 – Present | Parham – Present | Virasonh – Present | Whetstine – Present.
Also in attendance were City Manager Dustin Stambaugh, Assistant City Attorney Mackenzie Anderson, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Director Chris Davis, Finance Director/Treasurer Jill Porterfield, Community Service Officer Ryan Coates, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi
3. Agenda Approval:
Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
4. Public Comment:
Sherry Lawson, candidate for Siskiyou County Auditor, introduced herself to council.
Mathew Garza discussed the need for an updated gym at the Community Center.
Alonzo Greene requested information regarding the funds set aside for Lincoln Heights and status of projects.
5. Council Reports:
Council Member Virasonh reported the annual Lao New Year Celebration May 16, 2026, at the Community Center from 9am to 12am. Council Member Mazzoni discussed the rate increase coming to the municipalities from LAFCO and stated he was happy to be meeting back in the Council Chambers. Council Member Whetstine attended the Weed High School track meet and congratulated Amani on her success, also invited the community to a Lincoln Heights Legacy Project dinner May 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 9pm. Council Member Palfini attended the Collier Interpretive Center meeting and stated he will bring forward a funding request from TOT. Council Member Parham attended the Townhall listening session, a leadership meeting at City Hall, recommended citizens attended the Lao New Year and reminded the community of the Carnivale in July.
6. Presentation:
Austin Browder, Executive Director for Siskiyou Humane Society presented a power point showcasing what the Humane Society offers.
7. Consent Agenda:
A. By Motion - Council considered adopting Resolution No. 18-2026 Authorizing the 2026/2027 Claim against the Local Transportation Fund.
B. *Removed from Consent
C. By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 20-2026 adopting amended Master Fee Schedule (Decreasing Residential Reroof Fee).
D. By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 21-2026 adopting the City of Weed Lien Policy.
E. By Motion – Council considered approving City Managers repayment agreement.
F. By Motion – Council considered approving Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement for the City Manager.
G. By Motion – Council considered approving Resolution No. 23-2026 authorizing the City Manager to execute a task order proposal with PACE Engineering for Main Street Demolition and Bid Support Services in the amount of $58,000.00 H. City Clerk: By Motion – Council considered approval of the April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
I. By Motion: Council considered approving payment warrants dated 04/08/2026, through 05/06/2026, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $605,959.49.
J. By Motion: Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for April 2026.
Assistant City Attorney Anderson presented an oral summary on items E and F.
With approval of Items E and G on the consent calendar the City Manager will no longer be provided a flat $400 monthly automobile allowance and will instead request reimbursement of eligible travel expenses consistent with the expense reimbursement benefit provided to City Department Heads. The City Council may also authorize the City Manager to use a city-owned vehicle for the conduct of official duties. The Repayment Agreement will also result in the City Manager receiving $172.06 less per paycheck for thirteen pay periods. All other terms of employment, compensation, and benefits are to remain the same.
Council Member Mazzoni requested item B be removed
Passed as amended by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Parham.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
8. Removed from Consent
B. By Motion – Council considered Resolution No. 19-2026 Approving a 24-Hour Stipend for Volunteer Firefighters. City Manager discusses the reasons for the increase in stipend allocations. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Whetstine directed the City Manager to manage only 2 volunteers at one time until budget impact can be determined. Alonzo Greene stated he has been a volunteer and stated there is still a sense of pride. Austin Browder spoke about what attracted him to becoming a volunteer.
Passed by vote. Motion Mazzoni, Second Virasonh
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
9. Council Business
A. Administration – by Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 22-2026 establishing the cannabis AD HOC Advisory Committee and appoint two (2) Council Members. Asst. City Attorney Anderson presented the staff report Council Members Whetstine and Palfini volunteered.
Passed by vote. Motion Parham, Second Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
B. Building Department – by Motion, Council considered introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 491-2026 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Weed California Amending section 14.04.230 of Chapter 14.04 (Water System) of Title 14 (Public Services) regarding Water Service to Vacated of Condemned Building and Repealing and Replacing sections 16.04.010, 16.04.020, 16.04.021, 16.04.060, 16.04.070, 16.04.100, 16.04.120,
16.04.140 of Chapter 16.04 (Construction Codes) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Weed Municipal Code to adopt by reference the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code including the following parts: Part 1 – California Administrative Code; Part 2 – California Building Code including listed Appendix Chapters; Part 2.5 – California Residential Code including listed Appendix Chapters; Part 3 – California Electrical Code; Part 4 – California Mechanical Code including listed Appendix Chapters; Part 5 California Plumbing Code including listed Appendix Chapters; Part 6 – California Energy Code; Part 7 – California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; Part 8 – California Historical Building Code; Part 9 – California Fire Code including listed Appendix Chapters; Part 10 – California Existing Building Code; Part 11 – California Green Building Standards Code; Part 12 – California Referenced Standards 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
C. Administration – by Motion, Council considered approval and issuance of a special animal permit to Chad Lorraine authorizing the keeping of more than eight (8) hens at 289 Oregon Street pursuant to WMC section 6.13.040.
City Manager presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine discussed their chickens.
Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
D. Personnel – by Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 24-2026 organizational restructuring of the Building Inspector position to under the Administration Department. City Manager presented the staff report. Council Members discussed.
Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Virasonh
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
E. Budget – Council will choose date and time for FY 26/27 Budget Workshop. Council set May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm for the Budget Workshop.
Passed by vote: Motion Parham, Second Whetstine
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
10. Staff Report
Public Works – will start clean up on Mountain View Drive as well as get Heritage Plaza scheduled.
Police – reported 1520 calls for service, 589 incidents, 32 cases, and 14 arrests last month, distributed the department’s Annual Report, and discussed the Weed High Schools Every 15 Minutes senior project.
Clerk – had the pleasure of attending the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference Board of Directors Siskiyou County Tour, one stop was to the Weed Historic Museum and complimented the docent Paul Shelton on a great tour and history of Weed.
City Manager – reported negotiated contract with College of the Siskiyous and thanked staff and Council.
Motion to adjourn to close session at 7:30pm Whetstine, Second Palfini Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
12. Closed Session
A. 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 8:32pm. Motion Palfini, Second Mazzoni No reportable action
Adjourn, Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine
SINE DIE 8:33pm
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