City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 550 Main Street Weed, CA 96094
1. Call to Order:
Regular meeting called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Palfini at 5:31 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Mazzoni – Present | Palfini – Present | Parham – Absent | Virasonh – Present | Whetstine – Absent.
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 Approve Council Members Parham and Whetstine absence, Motion Palfini. Second Mazzoni Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, and Virasonh
Noes: None
Absent: Council Members Parham and Whetstine
Council Member Whetstine’s attendance was marked at 5:41pm.
3. Agenda Approval:
City Attorney Anderson requested item C under Council Business be removed from the agenda citing needed continued research.
Passed by vote. Motion Mazzoni, Second Virasonh
Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, and Virasonh
Noes: None
Absent: Council Members Parham and Whetstine
4. Public Comment:
There was none.
5. Council Reports:
Council Member Mazzoni reminded citizens to go out and vote. Council Member Virasonh reported attending the Rising from the Ash music festival and thanked all that attended. Council Member Palfini thanked the Lincoln Memorial Foundation for the festival and discussed how important it is to vote.
6. Presentation:
A. Colette Winlock from Recharge Weed: Tiny Homes on Wheels.
Colette Winlock, Noa Mohlabane, and Evan Drake discussed tiny homes. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Removed
B. By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 39-2026 Certifying AB 2788 (Chapter 886/94) Maintenance of Effort Requirements Concerning the use of Proposition 172 Public Safety Funds.
C. By Motion, Council considered entering into contract with the City of Dorris for Building Inspection Services.
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 Halloween Haunt at Heritage Plaza October 1-31, 2026 (Thursday through Saturday), pending required certificate of liability insurance.
E. By Motion, Council considered approving the first amendment to the Tesla contract.
F. By Motion, Council considered approving the third amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC.
G. By Motion – Council considered approval of the August 13, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
H. By Motion: Council considered approving payment warrants dated 8/20/2026, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $302,735.38.
I. By Motion: Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for August 2026.
Passed as amended by vote. Motion Whetstine, Second Mazzoni Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Virasonh, and Whetstine Noes: None
Absent: Council Members Parham
8. Removed from Consent
A. By Motion - Council considered second reading and adoption, 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. Council Members discussed the item.
Motion to approve Palfini. Second Whetstine
Yes: Council Members Palfini, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Noes: Council Member Mazzoni
Absent: Council Member Parham
9. Board of Appeals – Animal Control Hearing
A. Council conducted a public hearing to consider A. Nottingham’s appeal of the Animal Control Officer’s vicious animal destruction determination and, by motion, considered whether to adopt as presented or revise Resolution No. 40-2026 upholding the decision of the Chief Animal Control Officer and ordering destruction of vicious animal. Council Member Palfini opened the hearing at 6:09pm. Ryan Coates, Community Service Officer, presented relevant information regarding the incident and canine. Anniea Nottingham spoke regarding the canine. Jurene Hadley testified to the attack, injuries she incurred, and continued medical treatment. Walt Buschal and Lorene Thompson testified to the canine’s aggressive behavior. Anniea Nottingham rebutted the comments. Council Member Palfini closed the hearing at 6:33pm. Council Members discussed.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 40-2026 Whetstine. Second Palfini.
Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Virasonh, and Whetstine Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Parham
10. Council Business
A. By Motion - Council considered approving the closure of Main Street from the north side of Alamo Ave. to the Weed Mercantile from 3:00PM to 8:30 PM October 31, 2026; and considered three (3) fee waivers of $300.00 each from the Chamber of Commerce for the following events:
Grand Opening/Chamber Mixer at Heritage Plaza September 11, 2026, Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026, and Olde Fashion Christmas and Tree Lighting November 28, 2026. City Manager presented the staff report. Jay DiEugenio and Richard Dingus spoke regarding the events and the intent.
Motion to approve road closure and fee waivers Whetstine. Second Mazzoni.
Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Virasonh, and Whetstine Noes: None
Absent: Council Members Parham
B. By Motion, Council considered easement lease agreement with Cal-Ore Communication. CM presented the staff report. Rodney Wood discussed Cal-Ore Communications. Questions were asked and answered. Roxann Anzo discussed Cal-Ore’s level of customer service. Jay DiEugeno commented in support as well.
Motion to approve as amended Whetstine. Second Virasonh Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Virasonh, and Whetstine Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Parham
C. Removed by City Attorney
D. Discussion with Direction, Council reviewed previous Transient Use Tax allocations with possible directions to staff. Council Member Palfini stated council should be analyzing the budget and making cuts where needed. Council Members discussed. No action was taken.
11. Staff Report
Fire – Cal Cites Cal Chiefs meeting, discussed ground zero City of Weed is included in that, 9/11 memorial stair climb with Weed Fire and other local agencies.
PW – East Lincoln Heights works starts tomorrow, Main Street Cleanup was awarded to Eddie Axner Construction
PD – 2145 incidents 600 calls for service 37cases, wanted to remind the citizens to please do not drive to incidents/fires/accidents and allow emergency vehicles to respond. One applicant is currently in the academy, one in backgrounds in academy Clerk – Write in candidate papers available in the clerk’s office, due to the county clerk by October 20, 2026
Attorney – no advocacy on the tax measure, thanked for approving the amendment.
CM – will get what the council needs tomorrow
11. Adjourn 8:06 pm
Motion Whetstine. Second Virasonh.
Yes: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Virasonh, and Whetstine Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Parham
SINE DIE 8 :06pm
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Mayor
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City Clerk