City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: August 13, 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, Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi
3. Agenda Approval:
Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
4. Public Comment:
Jill Porterfield read a statement regarding staff and communication at City Hall.
Nancy Irvine from the Chamber of Commerce, discussed her history in Siskiyou County, and stated she will be attending council meetings quarterly to present Chamber updates.
5. Council Reports:
Council Member Virasonh reported kids are back to school so please drive safely. Council Member Mazzoni reported he enjoyed seeing the citizen turnout at the last council meeting, reminded citizens to go vote in November and stated on the good condition of our local parks. Council Member Whetstine was looking forward to seeing the engineering estimate for a Safe Route to School. Council Member Palfini thanked 22nd Ave for coming to the rescue of the Movies in the Park. Council Member Parham reported attending a senior lunch and reminded citizens to attend the car show next weekend.
6. Presentation:
A. Colette Winlock from Recharge Weed: Tiny Homes on Wheels.
Colette Winlock was absent at this time, and the item was tabled to the end of the meeting. Ms.
Winlock remained absent throughout the meeting.
7. Consent Agenda:
A. By Motion, Council considered second reading and adoption, by title only, of Ordinance No. 493- 2026 Imposing a One- and One-Half Percent Transactions and Use Tax for General Governmental Purposes to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Subject to the Approval of the Voters.
B. Removed
C. Removed
D. By Motion, Council considered waiver of WMC 9.10.110 Sale of alcoholic beverages within the boundaries, WMC 9.16.010, and 9.16.030 for possession of open container and consumption of alcohol within the event boundaries of the Rollin’ in Weed Car and Bike Show August 22, 2026 (Bel Air Park).
E. Removed
F. By Motion, Council considered approving payment to Equature for required upgrades to the 911 radio and recording system.
G. City Clerk: By Motion – Council will consider approval of the July 09, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
H. By Motion: Council considered approving payment warrants dated 7/7/2026, through 8/6/2026, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $822,030.88.
I. By Motion: Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for July 2026.
Passed as amended by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Mazzoni Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
8. Removed from Consent
B. By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 35-2026 declaring certain City property as surplus. City Manager presented the staff report. Passed by vote Motion Palfini, Second Virasonh Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
C. By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 36 -2026 approving cost of living (COLA) increases for fiscal year 26/27 for non-represented employees. City Manager presented the staff report.
Council Members questions were asked and answered. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Parham
Yes: Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
Abstain: Mazzoni
E. By Motion, Council considered waiver of WMC 9.10.110 Sale of alcoholic beverages within the boundaries, WMC 9.16.010, and 9.16.030 for possession of open container and consumption of alcohol within the event boundaries of the 1st Annual Lincoln Heights Music Festival September 5, 2026 (Charlie Byrd Park).
Chief Mayberry presented the staff report. City Manager confirmed the association is a 501c3.
Council Members questions were asked and answered. Alanzo Greene discussed the concert for Lincoln Heights. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Mazzoni Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Virasonh
Absent: None
Abstain: Mazzoni
9. Council Business
A. By Motion - Council considered introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 494-2026 amending Subsection (A) of Section 2.12.010 and adding Chapter 2.14 City Clerk to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Weed Municipal Code. City Manager presented the staff report. Questions were asked and answered. Passed by vote. Motion Palfini, Second Mazzoni Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
B. By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 37-2026 approving Task Order No. 2026-03 Shastina WWTP Improvements for PACE Engineering. Director Davis presented the staff report.
Questions asked and answered. Passed by vote. Motion Parham, Second Mazzoni Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
C By Motion, Council considered approval for attendance at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and 2026 ICMA and will select their Voting Delegate as well as Alternate to attend. Council and City Manager discussed. Approved by vote for City Manager Stanbaugh to attend the ICMA Conference.
Motion Palfini, Second Parham
Yes: Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
Abstain: Mazzoni
D. Discussion with Direction, Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Siskiyou for Library Services and give directions to staff. City Manager discussed the MOU. Staff answered Council Members’ questions. Direction was given to staff. Taylor Nichols from the Library Staff had questions on how things would be implemented and wanted to know how to get information to the council. Council gave directions to staff.
10. Staff Report
Fire - 100 hours of training, 65 calls for service, staffing 6 paid, 2 volunteers, 5 resident fire fighters, and we sent personnel and equipment to assist with the Klamath National Forest.
Public Works – Work on the Gazelle tank is complete, survey on line through Great Northern for Lincoln Heights, work starting on Shastina Drive.
Police – 1750 Incidents, 50 traffic stops, 38 cases, 14 arrests, responded to a fire on Main Street started with illegal use of fireworks.
Clerk – Certification received from the County Clerk, we have two confirmed candidates and a Measure on the ballot, should receive letter from HCD regarding the surplus properties by August 20, 2026
City Manager – read the Building Departments report and is looking forward to the downtown clean up.
11. Adjourn to Closed Session 6:56 pm
Motion Palfini, Second Whetstine
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent : None
12. Closed Session
A. Public Employee Performance Review (Gov. Code § 54957) City Clerk
B. Public Employee Performance Review (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 seq.)
Motion to adjourn to open at 10:05pm Palfini, Second Whetstine Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent : None
No reportable action.
Motion to adjourn at 10:06pm Parham, Second Palfini
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent : None
SINE DIE 10 :06pm
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Mayor
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City Clerk