Agenda packet — Paradise City Council, October 11, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

Town of Paradise
Town Council Meeting Agenda
6:00 PM – October 11, 2022
Town of Paradise Council Chamber – 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA

Meeting Procedures
I. The Mayor is the Presiding Chair and is responsible for maintaining an orderly meeting. The Mayor calls the meeting to order and introduces each item on the agenda.

II. The Town staff then provides a report to Council and answers questions from the Council.

III. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the meeting process and are provided several opportunities to address Council. Any speaker addressing the Council is limited to three minutes per speaker - fifteen minutes per agenda item A. If you wish to address the Council regarding a specific agenda item, please complete a “Request to Address Council” card and give it to the Town Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. This process is voluntary and allows for citizens to be called to the speaker podium in alphabetical order.

Comments and questions from the public must be directed to the Presiding Chair and Town Council Members (please do not address staff.) Town staff is available to address citizen concerns Monday through Thursday at Town Hall between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

B. If you wish to address Council regarding an item not on the agenda, you may do so under Item 4, “Public Communication.” Again, please fill out a card and give it to the Town Clerk before the meeting. State Law prohibits Council action on items not listed on a public agenda.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance, persons who need special accommodations to participate in the Town Council meeting may contact the Town Clerk at least three business days prior to the date of the meeting to provide time for any such accommodation.

Town Manager, Kevin Phillips
Town Attorney, Scott E. Huber
Town Clerk/Elections Official, Dina Volenski
CDD, Planning & Onsite, Susan Hartman
CDD, Building & Code Enforcement, Tony Lindsey
Finance Director/Town Treasurer – Ross Gilb
Public Works Director/Town Engineer, Marc Mattox
Division Chief, CAL FIRE/Paradise Fire, Patrick Purvis
Chief of Police, Eric Reinbold
Recovery & Economic Development Director, Colette Curtis Human Resources & Risk Management Director, Crystal Peters Information Systems Director, Luis Marquez
Mayor, Steve Crowder
Vice Mayor, Greg Bolin
Council Member, Steve “Woody” Culleton
Council Member, Jody Jones
Council Member, Rose Tryon
1 1. OPENING
1a. Call to Order
1b. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by the Boy Scout Troop 16 - Durham, CA.
1c. Invocation
1d. Roll Call
1e. Presentation of Helen Putnam Award by Charles Anderson from the League of California Cities
1f. p6 Proclamation - Recognizing the 2nd week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
1g. Presentation - Paradise Little League, Elizabeth Brewster 1h. Financial Update - Jim McCourt from Meeder Investments 1i. Camp Fire Recovery Updates - Written reports are included in the agenda packet.
p7 Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic Development Director - Recovery projects, Advocacy, Economic Recovery and Development, Communications and Emergency Operations.
p10 Marc Mattox, Public Works Director/Town Engineer - Infrastructure and Sewer Update
p12 Tony Lindsey, CDD-Building and Code Enforcement - Code Enforcement Update
p16 Kate Anderson, Business and Housing Manager - Business and Housing Update

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
One roll call vote is taken for all items. Consent items are considered to be routine business that does not call for discussion.
2a. p18 Approve minutes of the September 13, 2022 Regular Council meeting and September 15, 2022 Special Council meeting.
2b. p26 Approve September 2022 Cash Disbursements in the amount of $3,904,576.57.
2c. p34 Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for acceptance of the USDA 2022 Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant award to purchase new structural and wildland personal protective equipment (PPE). 2d. p35 Consider authorizing the Town Council to sign a letter of endorsement for Paradise Little League to move forward with applying for grants and other available funding options.
2e. p36 1. Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Aviat Networks, Incorporated, for the installation of an extension of Butte County’s 2 3
BRICS radio network to the Town of Paradise radio networks, and related equipment. 2.Approve staff recommended budget adjustments. 2f. p38 1. Declare the attached described furniture from the Community Development Department as surplus property; and, 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-____, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise declaring certain Town property to be surplus and authorizing disposal thereof”.
2g. p40 Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement for professional services with Management Partners for a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000. 2h. p42 Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Tashjian Towers Corporation, for an engineering evaluation and report on the capacity of the Bloomer Hill Tower to accept the installation of required microwave equipment.
2i. p44 Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Sutter Buttes Communications, for the removal, cleanup and reconfiguration of existing Dispatch radio equipment to be carried over into new Dispatch radio system; and, 3. Approve staff recommended budget adjustments. 2j. p46 1. Concur with the recommended approvals provided by Exceptions Committee Members Culleton and Jones; and, 2. Authorize staff to accept and process a Temporary Use Permit application from the applicant; or,

3. Provide alternative direction to town staff.
2k. p56 Accept the $5,000.00 California for All Animals Welcome Grant awarded to the Town of Paradise Animal Control/Shelter

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
For matters that are not on the Council business agenda, speakers are allowed three (3) minutes to address the Council. The Town Council is prohibited from taking action on matters that are not listed on the public agenda. The Council may briefly respond for clarification and may refer the matter to the Town staff.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

6. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Action items are presented by staff and the vote of each Council Member must be announced. A roll call vote is taken for each item on the action calendar. Citizens are allowed three (3) minutes to comment on agenda items.
6a. p57 Review the Draft Long Term Recovery Plan Update, prepared by Urban Design Associates, and provide comments.
6b. p240 Upon conclusion of the public discussion of this agenda item, adopt either the recommended action or an alternative action:
3 1. Consider waiving the first reading of Town Ordinance No. ______and read by title only; and, 2. Introduce Town Ordinance No. _____, " An Ordinance of the Town of Paradise Repealing Paradise Municipal Code Chapters 15.01, 15.02, 15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09,

15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13 and Adopting New Chapters 15.01, 15.02, 15.03,

15.04, 15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13, 15.14, and 15.15 and Making Findings of Facts Relating to Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographic Conditions, All Relating to the Amendments and Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code"; or, 3. Adopt an alternative directive to Town staff. (Note: A decision not to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code [as amended] and the attached Ordinance will result in the California Building Standards Codes being imposed as written, without local amendments, as of January 1, 2023). (ROLL CALL VOTE)
6c. p276 Upon conclusion of public discussion of the findings of the Transportation Master Plan supplemental Honey Run Road analysis, relating to the Honey Run Road reopening, consider a resolution, or an alternative action: 1. Consider adopting Town of Paradise Resolution No. 2022-____, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise expressing a desire to reopen Honey Run Road as a Historical Community Route;” or 2. Provide alternative action (ROLL CALL VOTE) 6d. p292 1. Consider awarding Contract No. 9417.CON, 2022 CDBG Sidewalk Infill Project to All American Construction, Inc. of Live Oak, CA in the amount of their base bid, $456,862.00; and, 2. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement with All American Construction, Inc. relating to Contract No. 9417.CON and to approve contingency expenditures not exceeding 25%. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
6e. p294 Adopt Resolution No. 2022-__ , “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Authorizing and Approving Execution of a Grant Agreement to Receive an Allocation of Funding from the 2018 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Program and any Forthcoming Amendments,
Thereto.” (ROLL CALL VOTE)
6f. p299 Consider revising and approving requested budget adjustments for various repairs and improvements for Town Hall, Paradise Police Department and Fire Station 81. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
6g. p302 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-__, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise accepting Contract No. 9418.CON, Stearns Rd Dry Creek Culvert Emergency Repairs, performed by Visinoni Brothers, Inc.” (ROLL CALL VOTE)
6h. p307 1. Consider approving Amendment to Agreement between the Town of Paradise and P31, increasing the Not to Exceed amount for Category 4 Arborist Services; and, 2. Authorizing the Town Manager to sign the agreement. (ROLL CALL VOTE)

7. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS AND REPORTS
7a. Council initiated agenda items
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7b. Council reports on committee representation
7c. Future Agenda Items

8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
8a. Town Manager Report

9. CLOSED SESSION - None

10. ADJOURNMENT
10a. Adjourn to November 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969 for the purpose of holding a Regular Adjourned meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54955.

5 Town of Paradise, California

PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the State of California has proclaimed the 2nd week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week; and,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens throughout the Town of Paradise through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental, health, and life safety; and,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers have challenging and demanding roles and often do not receive recognition for the job they do in improving quality of life for residents and businesses of local communities; and,
WHEREAS, the role of many Code Enforcement Officers has expanded in recent years with jurisdictions increasingly relying on the expertise and training of Code Enforcement Officers in their communities; and,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified, and highly trained professionals who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing communities, ensuring safety, and preserving property values through knowledge, training, and application of housing, zoning, and nuisance laws; and,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the Town of Paradise and regularly interact with the public and a variety of federal, state, county, and local officials in their capacity as code enforcement officers; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Paradise wants to recognize and honor the Code Enforcement Officers that serve our community and acknowledge their role in leading the way to improve quality of life within our community.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Paradise hereby proclaims the second week of October in 2022, and annually thereafter, be known as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in the Town of Paradise; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council calls upon the Town of Paradise residents to join in recognizing and expressing their appreciation for the dedication and service by the individuals who serve as our Code Enforcement Officers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Town of Paradise to be affixed hereto this 11
th day of October, 2022.
________________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor
6 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 1(i)
ORIGINATED BY: Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic
Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Monthly Recovery Update

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

None
Background:

This report continues the Monthly Updates provided to keep the Town Council apprised of important developments related to the recovery of the Town of Paradise from the Camp Fire.

Included in this update are items related to recovery projects, advocacy economic recovery and development, communications and emergency operations.

Analysis:

ECONOMC DEVELOPMENT
Business Assistance Programs
 Following Council approval in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year budget, a stakeholder committee has begun drafting guidelines for business assistance programs utilizing ARPA funds:
o A sign removal/replacement program.
o A program to incentivize commercial investment in Paradise, whether the business is new, returning, or existing.
 Councilmembers Jones and Culleton were appointed to the committee.  Draft program guidelines will be brought to Council for approval at the November meeting, with applications available in December.

Business Retention and Attraction
 Big Lots is still moving forward in the old Rite Aid building. Opening November 2022.  A national clothing retailer is planning to occupy the other side of the old Kmart building, next to Tractor Supply. We expect to receive their permit applications very soon.  Paradise Brew Werks, a local microbrewery, is moving forward with plans to establish themselves in Town. They are working on acquiring property on Skyway.

CDBG-DR Economic Development
 The Butte County allocation for CDBG DR Economic Development has been announced at $18.7 million.
7  The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is expected to be released in January 2023, and we will have more information on what projects will be eligible.  In preparation, the Town is working with our regional workforce partners on potential projects.

RECOVERY
Category 4 Tree Removal Program
 Undergoing Federal Environmental Review of Removal Phase of Project. We anticipate this process will be complete this Fall.
 We have awarded an arborist contract and began assessments in August.  We opened the program to applicants on July 25th and have received over 560 applicants. This represents nearly 1,100 acres of private property across the Town.  As of September 23, 2022, our arborists have assessed 258 of the properties and marked 2,467 trees for submission to FEMA/CalOES for removal.  Tree cutting process would commence after full phase 2 approval of submitted tree inventory.

Early Warning System
 The Early Warning System was fully approved in April 2022  A contract was awarded in July 2022.
 We recently had our contractor on site and worked to confirm and create site plans for each of the 21 towers, which have been confirmed by FEMA.  We are working with Police and Fire Departments to determine which towers (if any) would benefit from having internal video camera access to view major intersections and/or horizon lines for fire detection.
 We have been working with options for moving forward with aesthetic treatment (Pine Tree Styled) for the towers.

Residential Ignition Resistant Retrofit Program
 Undergoing Federal Environmental Review. We anticipate this process will be complete this Fall.
 All other Town required action items are complete
 Phase 1 process of enrollment is being formalized with the intent to open to applicants this Fall/Winter.

Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program
 Undergoing Federal Environmental Review. We anticipate this process will be complete this Fall.
 All other Town required action items are complete.

Defensible Space Code Enforcement
 Undergoing Federal Environmental Review. We anticipate this process will be complete this Fall.
8  All other Town required action items are complete.

Abatement Update:
 We have shifted our strategy and mailed CAT4 Tree Removal Program applications to all properties remaining on the list.
 11 property owners enrolled in the private program and have not removed their hazardous trees. (3 have enrolled in CAT4 Program)
 104 property owners who have not removed their hazardous trees. (-11 from September Council Report - 2 others have enrolled in CAT4 Program)  There are currently 115 properties at risk for abatement. This is down from 1500 in July 2020 and 850 in January of 2021.
 We anticipate winding down outreach and moving more properties forward with a complaint driven legal abatement process.

COMMUNICATIONS
 Paradise Rotary Vocational Committee Career Expo November 18th o Career expo planned for Paradise students in 5th-12th grades o Local businesses and agencies participating to promote vocational opportunities within our community.
 4
th Anniversary of the Camp Fire
o Town staff will give a full update on recovery to date at the November Council meeting.
o A press packet with up-to-date recovery information will be supplied to any media looking for information on recovery.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 Monthly training sessions for each EOC section have begun.  A table top EOC exercise is being planned for fall.
 A full scale EOC exercise is in the initial planning stages for Spring 2023 o The exercise will involve the community and cooperator agencies o A months long information and education campaign will precede the exercise o The Early Warning System will be utilized as part of the exercise Financial Impact:

None.
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TOWN OF PARADISE
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda No. 1(i)
ORIGINATED BY: Marc Mattox, Public Works Director / Town Engineer REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager

SUBJECT: Camp Fire Recovery Updates - Infrastructure
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. None, written monthly update only.

Background:

This report continues the Monthly Disaster Recovery Updates provided to keep the Town Council apprised of important developments related to the recovery of the Town of Paradise from the Camp Fire.

Analysis:

Road Rehabilitation
As previously covered in related Agenda Summaries and Updates, the Town of Paradise has secured funding from both FEMA and Federal Highways Administration for the purposes of road rehabilitation associated with Camp Fire damages from the fire itself, debris removal and tree removal operations. These projects cover all Town of Paradise publicly owned and maintained roadways.

A paving plan has been published here:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1tRv2WKM6-cppRfHKscuKGQguwgXiE7HJ&usp=sharing This paving plan informs residents of which roads are expected to be paved in which calendar year. The plan will be updated frequently as actual field conditions change.

The first project in this series, Skyway between Crossroads and Westchester Way has started construction with minor road work during daytime hours and major work during evening hours in late August and September. The first of two paving intervals has been completed in the last month.

Work over the next few weeks will include signal modifications and final preparations for the second paving interval. Overall project completion is anticipated in November 2022.

Town staff is refining a project paving list for 2023 and expects to bring a bid package forward to Council late this year. After completing robust coordination efforts with local utilities, the Town anticipates completing at least 19 miles of road rehab in 2023..

Paradise Sewer Project
Efforts for Past Month:
 Previous Updates: The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) hosts meetings of the Sewer Regionalization 10 2
Project Advisory Committee (SRPAC). The SRPAC last met on March 21, 2022 at the City of Chico council chambers and finalized the first draft of the Principles of Agreement (POA). The POA will serve as a starting point for drafting an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) between Paradise and Chico to address treatment of Paradise wastewater at the Chico Water Pollution Control Plant. Information about SRPAC meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes, are at www.paradisesewer.com.  Continued to update the project’s public website
(www.paradisesewer.com), including providing access to the Draft EIR and the ability to provide comments through August 29th.  Continued work on the Final EIR, including responses to Draft EIR comments.  Continued working on the first draft of the IMA.
 Continued funding application efforts.

Efforts for Next Month:
 Continue work on the Final EIR, including responses to the Draft EIR comments.  Continue work on the first draft of the IMA, for review by City of Chico staff.  Continue funding application efforts. by City of Chico staff.  Continue funding application efforts.
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11th, 2022
Agenda Item: 1(i)
ORIGINATED BY: Tony Lindsey, Community Development
Director, Building & Code Enforcement
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Philips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Camp Fire Recovery Updates – Code Enforcement

LONG-TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

None
Background:

The mission of the Code Enforcement Division is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements. We work with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies, and other Town departments to:
 Facilitate voluntary compliance with Town codes.
 Empower community self-help programs.
 Develop public outreach programs.
 Establish community priorities for enforcement programs.

Analysis:

Code Enforcement receives complaints of violations from staff and general community members.

Each complaint is investigated and verified by our Officers.

Total Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) issued under Urgency Ordinance 612 were 628 (42 Storage/586 Occupied). As of 9/28/2022, only 263 are active, with no change from the previous month. (Exhibit A):
 Storage only – 37
 226 – Authorized to be Occupied (Only 128 are currently occupied) RV Code Enforcement activity for the reporting period (Sept. 2 nd
- 29th)(Exhibit B) :
 Occupied sites without TUPs – 53 (59 in Aug.)
 Occupied sites with TUP Violations – 2 (3 in Aug.)
 Compliance gained/RV cases closed – 13 (9 in Aug.)
o 9 RVs removed
o 4 Violations resolved (1 building permit issued)
 To date, Civil Abatement Cases forwarded to Town Attorney – 32. Town Attorney gained 12

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compliance on 17 cases, and 15 remain eligible for abatement.

The Community Enhancement Outreach Team, consisting of Fire Prevention, Police, Housing, Disaster Case Managers (DCMs), and Code Enforcement staff, visited 91 RV sites (91 with TUPs). The team contacted 20 community members in September:
o 7 were tenants and did not own property
o 13 owner-occupied
o 1 purchased the property post-Camp Fire
o 19 supplied contact information to DCM staff
Other Code Enforcement Items:
 Abandoned Vehicle Authority abatements – 9
o Five voluntarily self abated
o Four towed (2 RVs,1 Pickup, 1 Sedan)
 Complaints regarding waste and refuse, zoning, building without a permit, camping, fire hazards, cannabis, vehicles, substandard housing, etc.

Fire Prevention is built upon the philosophy of three main objectives: Education, Engineering, and Enforcement. Fire Prevention is a vital function in the community and our continued economic development. Our defensible space and hazardous fuel management ordinance require property owners to keep their parcels fire safe, whether they live in Town or not. The Fire Prevention staff is tasked with performing weed abatement inspections on 11,081 parcels within our community.

Beginning April 1st, 2022, the Town started requiring property title transfers to obtain a Certificate of Compliance with our Defensible Space regulations. During September:
 Clearance requests received – 67 (78 in Aug)
 First inspection compliance rate – 87% (81% in Aug)
 Certificates issued – 58 (55 in Aug)
 Land Surveyor’s Certifications on file – 1 (21 in Aug) The following is the number of town-wide Defensible Space Program inspections completed as of 9/29/2022:
 Compliant – 7,024 (approx. 63%)
 Non-compliant – 3,556
 Code Enforcement Referrals for citation – 506 Active Code Cases 13 TUPs under ORD 612 5/31/22
RV TUP STORAGE ONLY RV TUP OCCUPIED 7/27/2022
14 TUPs under ORD 612

RV TUP STORAGE ONLY RV TUP OCCUPIED
TUP Violations 5/31/22
Violations w/ TUP RV no TUP 7/27/2022
15 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 1(i)
ORIGINATED BY: Kate Anderson, Housing Program Manager
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Housing Recovery Update

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

None
Background:

This report provide the Town Council with an update of Housing activities. A summary of the programs, with overall interest and change from the last month, follows.

Analysis:

We have 27.66% (+0.32) of our pre-disaster housing stock to-date (1,377 surviving units + 1,946 new CofOs to-date -- +38 from last month = 3,323 habitable dwellings / 12,015 housing units before the Camp Fire). An additional 843 permits have been issued but have not received their CofO yet.

Rebuild Advocate Program ($99,345)
 Rebuild Advocates help residents overcome the challenges of rebuilding; this program moved to the Housing Dept. at Town Hall.

Town of Paradise Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program ($21 million)  This program helps homeowners rehabilitate or reconstruct their home.  To-date 25 (+0) homes rebuilt, 21 (+0) under construction and 33 (+2) in the application process.

State of California/ReCoverCA: Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program ($47 million across state)
 Grants of up to $500,000 for property owners.
 To-date 1 (+0) home rebuilt, 8 (+2) permits issued, 2 (-3) have been submitted for plan review, 1,231 (+4) surveys received.

Town of Paradise First-Time Homebuyer Program ($2 million)  Helping to make home ownership more affordable by providing assistance toward the purchase price and closing costs of an owner-occupied, affordable housing unit.  To-date 6 (+1) homes purchased and 11 (+0) applications in process. Lots of interest from local lenders and realtors.
16 Town of Paradise Septic Grant Program ($570,000)
 Grants up to $17,000 to assist Camp Fire survivors to repair or replace septic systems damaged or destroyed during the Camp Fire or subsequent clean-up efforts.  To-date 36 (+1), applications in process, 15 (+0) applications approved, 5 (+1) completed.

CDBG-DR Multifamily Rental Housing Program ($55 million)  Goal is to create affordable rental housing
 Large projects (8+ units): 1 (+1) 43-unit project approved, 3 (+1) projects under review totaling 144 units, 1 (-4) 12-unit project preparing application, 8 (+5) projects in-the-works.

Over-the-counter funding.
 Small projects (1-7 units) program State should have policies and procedures by end of October.

HOME Infill New Construction ($2,700,000)
 Create affordable housing for first-time homebuyers.
 Establishing guidelines for HCD approval.

Financial Impact:

None.
17 TOWN COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM – September 13, 2022

1. OPENING
The Regular meeting of the Paradise Town Council was called to order by Mayor Crowder at 6:01 p.m. in the Town Council Chamber located at 5555 Skyway, Paradise, California who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. An Invocation was offered by Council Member Jones.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Greg Bolin, Steve “Woody” Culleton, Jody Jones, Rose Tryon and Steve Crowder, Mayor
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Kevin Phillips, Town Attorney Scott E. Huber, Town Clerk Dina Volenski, Finance Director/Town Treasurer Ross Gilb, Information Systems Director Luis Marquez, Public Works Director Marc Mattox, Community Development Director Susan Hartman, Community Development Director Tony Lindsey, Recovery and Economic Development Director Colette Curtis, Business and Housing Manager Kate Anderson, Police Chief Eric Reinbold, Police Lieutenant Anthony Borgman, Fire Chief Patrick Purvis and Battalion Chief Rick Manson (via Teams). 1a. Camp Fire Recovery Updates - Written reports are included in the agenda packet. (110-60-061)
Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic Development Director - Recovery projects, Advocacy, Economic Recovery and Development,
Communications and Emergency Operations.

Council Member Tryon asked Ms. Curtis for an update on the status of the Hazard Tree Program Grant Reimbursement.

Marc Mattox, Public Works Director/Town Engineer - Infrastructure and Sewer Update
Council Member-- Culleton asked Mr. Mattox to speak on potential potholes from the road construction.

Tony Lindsey, CDD-Building and Code Enforcement - Code Enforcement Update
Council Member Jones asked Mr. Lindsey for a status update on the properties sent to abatement during Closed Session at the last Town Council Meeting.
18 Kate Anderson, Business and Housing Manager - Business and Housing Update

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Jones, approved consent calendar items 2a through 2k with item 2i and 2j removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Members Culleton and Tryon, respectively. Roll call vote was unanimous. 2a. Approved minutes of the August 9, 2022 Regular Town Council meeting. 2b. Approved August 2022 Cash Disbursements in the amount of $2,396,687.32. (310-10-034)
2c. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-65, “A Resolution of The Town Council of the Town of Paradise Authorizing Disposal of Certain Town Records Maintained in the Town Clerk Department Pursuant to Government Code Section 34090.” (160-20-016, 160-20-017)
2d. Received a written update for the Stearns Rd Dry Creek Culvert Emergency Repair Project. (950-40-067)
2e. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-66, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Amending and Re-Adopting Conflict of Interest Code for the Agencies and Departments of the Town of Paradise Which Incorporate by Reference the Fair Political Practices Commission's Standard Model Conflict of Interest.” (540-20-033)
2f. 1. Authorized the Town Manager to enter into a contract with L. D. Strobel Company, Incorporated, for the installation of electrical grounding to R56 Grounding Standards at the Police Department, Fire Station 81, and related equipment; and, 2. Approved staff recommended budget adjustments. (510-20-353)
2g. Waived the second reading of Town Ordinance No. 620 and approved reading by title only; and, Adopted Town Ordinance No. 620, "An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Amending Paradise Municipal Code Chapter 8.55, Relating to the Development of Land Areas Prone to Flood Hazard.” (540-16-189)
2h. 1. Waived the second reading of the entire Town Ordinance No. 621 and approved reading by title only; and, 2. Adopted Town Ordinance No. 621, "An Ordinance Amending Paradise Municipal Code 8.04.010 Relating to Declaration of What Constitutes an Unlawful Public Nuisance, Fire Hazards Definition". (540-16-190)

1. Ward Habriel questioned how a “nuisance” was going to be determined and objected to the way it is currently written.

Town Attorney Scott Huber spoke to Mr. Habriel’s objections. 19 2i. Item Removed from Consent Calendar.
2j. Item Removed from Consent Calendar.
2k. Authorized the Mayor and Town Manager to execute documents necessary to amend the contract for banking services with U.S. Bank originally dated October 1, 2017 to extend the terms of the agreement from October 1, 2022 to October 1, 2023. (510-20-176)

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2i. Council Member Culleton asked Recovery and Economic Development Director Colette Curtis to provide an overview of the proposed amendment to the agreement.

MOTION by Culleton, seconded by Tryon, approved Amendment to Agreement between the Town of Paradise and P31, increasing the Not to Exceed amount for Category 4 Arborist Services. Roll call vote was unanimous. ((510-20-345)
2j. Council Member Tryon asked Housing Manager Kate Anderson to provide an overview of the new Guidelines.

1. Kelly Konzelman, CEO of Ridge Affordable Homes spoke in favor of this item.

2. Michael Powell from Academy Mortgage spoke in favor of this item.

MOTION by Jones, seconded by Tryon, Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 67 “A Resolution of The Town Council of The Town of Paradise Adopting the New CalHome Homebuyer Acquisition Only/Acquisition with Rehabilitation Programs Guidelines”. Roll call vote was unanimous. (710-10-086)

4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

1. Ward Habriel spoke in opposition of the sewer project.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5a. Housing Manager Kate Anderson provided an overview of 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.

Mayor Crowder opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.

1. Audra St. Martin from All Hands and Hearts introduced himself and a colleague as part of the Disaster Relief Non-Profit team who is in the area to investigate whether there is a need for their organization on the Ridge.

Mayor Crowder closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
20 MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton, authorized the Town Manager to submit the CAPER to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Roll call vote was unanimous. (710-10-101)

6. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
6a. Fire Chief Rick Mason provided an overview of the proposed purchase of a Type 1 Pierce Enforcer Fire Engine and the surplus of the 2002 Type 1 Pierce Fire Engine pending approval of a Butte County Air Quality Management District grant.

Finance Director/Town Treasurer Ross Gilb provided a fiscal update on the revenues generated by renting out our current engines.

MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Jones,1. Authorized the Town Manager to execute the necessary documents to order and purchase a Type 1 Pierce Enforcer Fire Engine before September 15, 2022; and, 2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-68, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Declaring a Certain Fire Vehicle to be Surplus Property and Authorized the Disposal Thereof”; and, 3. Authorized the Town Manager to recycle/scrap the surplus 2002 Type 1 Pierce fire engine, pending approval of a Butte County AQMD “Community Clean Air Grant” for the maximum award amount. Roll call vote was unanimous. (380-10-003, 440-30-004) 6b. Police Chief Eric Reinbold provided an update on the proposed dispatch radio system.

MOTION by Jones, seconded by Culleton 1. Authorized the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, for the purchase and installation of a new Dispatch radio system, and related equipment; and, 2. Approved staff recommended budget adjustments. Roll call vote was unanimous. (510-20-354)
6c. Community Development Director Susan Hartman provided information regarding short-term rentals and asked the Town Council to provide direction.

1. Jon Remalia shared concerns about how it will be enforced.

Council provided staff with direction to develop a list of standards on the creation of short-term rental zoning regulations to be presented at a future council meeting.
6d. Community Development Director Susan Hartman provided an overview of the proposed second amendment to the Northern Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) franchise agreement for a change in office hours.

Doug Speicher from NRWS was present to answer questions.

Ms. Hartman announced that NRWS is no longer for sale.
21 MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Tryon 1. Adopted the “Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement” between the Town of Paradise and Northern Recycling & Waste Services thereby amending Section 5.01 of the Agreement; and, 2. Authorized the Town Manager to execute the adopted “Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement” document on behalf of the Town of Paradise; and, 3. Authorized Town staff to file with the office of the Town Clerk a fully executed copy of the adopted “Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement.” (535-10-001)
6e. Police Chief Eric Reinbold provided an overview of the proposed fiber connection project between the Police Department and Fire Station 81.

MOTION by Culleton, seconded by Bolin 1. Authorized the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Technique Communications for the installation of a fiber data connection between the Police Department and Fire Station 81; and, 2. Approved staff recommended budget adjustments.

Roll call vote was unanimous. (510-20-355)

7. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS AND REPORTS
7a. Council initiated agenda items - None
7b. Council reports on committee representation
Vice Mayor Bolin attended a LAFCo meeting.

Council Member Jones attended a BCAG meeting.

Council Member Tryon attended the Butte County Air Quality meeting; a solid waste management meeting and continuing discussions on how to implement SB1383 requirements for food waste and potentially opening the green waste yard in October; reviewed RFPs for landscaping plans; and, attended the Cal Cities Conference.

Council Member Culleton attended the Cal Cities Conference and shared that the Town received the Helen Putnam award for the Long-Term Recovery Plan.

Mayor Crowder shared that the Town hosted Kathy Yanni from the Fire Victim’s Trust; had a meeting with Adventist Health; attended several ribbon cuttings; and shared that the fundraiser for Sergeant Wilkey was a success. 7c. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Culleton asked that staff bring back a description of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) with dollar figures and potential ways to help businesses in Town.

8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
22 8a. Town Manager Phillips shared that a 3-D printing home builder has purchased a lot and is looking to lay their roots in Paradise. Senator Feinstein’s office toured Paradise. Mr. Phillips attended the new Ridge View High School ribbon cutting. He shared that the Town is collaborating with PRPD and the IBHS certification program and the Park’s buffer project to help lower insurance in Paradise.
8b. Community Development Director Susan Hartman updated Council on development projects happening in Town; Ms. Hartman shared that a planning grant is going to purchase ADU plans to be free for the public; she also shared that the septic as-built map is live; and, Barney’s is almost ready for final inspection.
8c. Town Attorney Scott Huber provided Council with an update on pending RV abatements.

9. CLOSED SESSION - None

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crowder adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.

Date approved:

By: Attest:
_______________________ _________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor Dina Volenski, CMC, Town Clerk
23 MINUTES

PARADISE TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING – 2:00 PM – September 15, 2022

1. OPENING
The Special meeting of the Paradise Town Council was called to order by Mayor Crowder at 2:01 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers located at 5555 Skyway, Paradise, California who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESENT: Greg Bolin, Steve “Woody” Culleton, Jody Jones, Rose Tryon and Steve Crowder, Mayor
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Kevin Phillips, Town Attorney Scott E. Huber (Via Teams), Town Clerk, Dina Volenski, Finance Director/Town Treasurer Ross Gilb, Information Systems Director Luis Marquez, Public Works Director/Town Engineer Marc Mattox, Recovery and Economic Development Director Colette Curtis, Principal Engineer Ashley Stanley, Fire Chief Patrick Purvis, Recovery and Economic Development Project Manager Brian Solecki and Human Resources/Risk Management Director Crystal Peters.

2. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Marc Mattox, Town Engineer provided an extensive and comprehensive overview of the proposed CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects that Council is being asked to vote on. After the presentation and discussion, Town Engineer Mattox requested that the Town Council separate the Action Plan into three votes due to potential conflict of interest from two of the Council Members:

1. Action Plan with all projects except Paradise Sewer Project and Forest Service Road Project

2. Action Plan with Paradise Sewer Project

3. Action Plan with Forest Service Road Project
MOTION by Jones, seconded by Culleton, accepted the Town of Paradise CDBG-DR Infrastructure Action Plan with the Paradise Sewer Project and Forest Service Road Project removed from the Plan. Roll Call Vote was unanimous Vice Mayor Bolin left the dais at 3:13 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest.

MOTION by Jones, seconded by Crowder, to accept the Paradise Sewer Project of the CDBG-DR Infrastructure Action Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous with Vice Mayor Bolin absent and not voting.

Vice Mayor Bolin returned to the dais at 3:13 p.m.

Council Member Culleton left the dais at 3:13 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest. 24 MOTION by Jones, seconded by Bolin, to accept the Forest Service Road Project of the CDBG-DR Infrastructure Action Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Culleton absent and not voting
Council Member Culleton returned to the dais at 3:13 p.m.

MOTION by Jones, seconded by Tryon, to approve the following items:

4. Approved position control from one FTE Construction Inspector I/II to two FTE Construction Inspector I/II; and

5. Approved position control from one FTE Capital Projects Manager to two FTE Capital Projects Manager; and

6. Approved the job classification of Infrastructure Program Manager and add this new position to the salary pay plan and position control; and

7. Approved the job classification of GIS Analyst and add this new part-time position to the salary pay plan and position control; and

8. Approved the job classification of Engineering Division Manager as well as the reclassification of the Principal Engineer to Engineering Division Manager and add this new position to salary pay plan and position control, in lieu of Principal Engineer.

9. Adopted Resolution 2022-69 approving the amended position control and salary pay plan for the 2022/23 fiscal year; and

10.Approved budget adjustment recommendations to support the onboarding of increased staff with necessary equipment. Roll call vote was unanimous.

3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crowder adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

Date Approved:

By: Attest:
__________________________ _____________________________ Steve Crowder, Mayor Dina Volenski, CMC, Town Clerk
25 TOWN OF PARADISE

CASH DISBURSEMENTS REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD OF
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
26 CASH DISBURSEMENTS REPORT
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Check Date Pay Period End Description Amount Total
9/2/2022 8/28/2022 Net Payroll - Direct Deposits and Checks $ 189,935.24 9/16/2022 9/11/2022 Net Payroll - Direct Deposits and Checks 192,398.60 9/30/2022 9/25/2022 Net Payroll - Direct Deposits and Checks 193,378.37 $ 575,712.21
Accounts Payable
Payroll Vendors: Taxes, PERS, Dues, Insurance, Etc. 444,312.77 Operations Vendors: Supplies, Contracts, Utilities, Etc. $ 2,884,551.59 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 3,328,864.36
GRAND TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 3,904,576.57
APPROVED BY:

Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
APPROVED BY:

Ross Gilb, Finance Director / Town Treasurer
27 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
81436 09/01/2022 Open $781.25
81437 09/01/2022 Open $1,073.32
81438 09/01/2022 Open $166.50
81439 09/01/2022 Open $1,000.00
81440 09/01/2022 Open $194.76
81441 09/08/2022 Open $58,277.05
81442 09/08/2022 Open $51.60
81443 09/08/2022 Open $647.60
81444 09/08/2022 Open $58.37
81445 09/08/2022 Open $16.80
81446 09/08/2022 Open $4,788.00
81447 09/08/2022 Open $37.73
81448 09/08/2022 Open $79,298.33
81449 09/08/2022 Open $9,772.00
81450 09/08/2022 Open $5,250.00
81451 09/08/2022 Open $4,000.00
81452 09/08/2022 Voided Incorrect Amount 09/14/2022 $1,975.50 81453 09/08/2022 Open $10,000.00
81454 09/08/2022 Open $188.00
81455 09/08/2022 Open $9,051.00
81456 09/08/2022 Open $940.00
81457 09/08/2022 Open $248.00
81458 09/08/2022 Open $595.64
81459 09/08/2022 Open $1,137.00
81460 09/08/2022 Open $17,067.50
81461 09/08/2022 Open $1,134.35
81462 09/08/2022 Open $224.53
81463 09/08/2022 Open $9,125.00
81464 09/08/2022 Open $45,000.00
81465 09/08/2022 Open $18,704.01
81466 09/08/2022 Open $644.00
81467 09/08/2022 Open $400.00
81468 09/08/2022 Open $200.55
81469 09/08/2022 Open $8,979.84
81470 09/08/2022 Open $1,717.01
81471 09/08/2022 Open $30,000.00
81472 09/08/2022 Open $15,000.00
81473 09/08/2022 Open $23,636.00
81474 09/08/2022 Open $21,614.81
81475 09/08/2022 Open $81.49
81476 09/08/2022 Open $27.36
81477 09/08/2022 Open $1,196.36
81478 09/08/2022 Open $3,050.00
81479 09/08/2022 Open $372.90
Accounts Payable BUTTE COLLEGE, PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER
Accounts Payable J.J.R. Enterprises Inc
Accounts Payable Jennifer Arbuckle
Accounts Payable JOHNNY ON THE SPOT PORTABLES
Accounts Payable I.M.P.A.C. PAYMENTS IMPAC GOV SVCS/US BANCORP Accounts Payable INDUSTRIAL POWER PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable INLAND BUSINESS MACHINES
Accounts Payable Hope Crisis Response Network, Inc
Accounts Payable Hope Crisis Response Network, Inc
Accounts Payable Hope Crisis Response Network, Inc
Accounts Payable GREAT AMERICA LEASING CORP.

Accounts Payable GREEN RIDGE LANDSCAPING
Accounts Payable HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES INC.

Accounts Payable Explore Butte County
Accounts Payable GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Accounts Payable Granicher Appraisals, Inc
Accounts Payable EVERGREEN JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.

Accounts Payable EXECUTIVE HOMES
Accounts Payable EXECUTIVE HOMES
Accounts Payable DOBRICH & SONS SEPTIC
Accounts Payable Dokken Engineering, Inc.

Accounts Payable DURHAM PENTZ TRUCK CENTER
Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Accounts Payable CivicPlus, LLC
Accounts Payable Creative Composition Inc
Accounts Payable Butte County Construction Inc
Accounts Payable BUTTE REGIONAL TRANSIT
Accounts Payable Cal Signal Corp
Accounts Payable Blue Flamingo Marketing Advocates
Accounts Payable Broad & Gusman
Accounts Payable AT&T
Accounts Payable Bear Electrical Systems, Inc
Accounts Payable Beckman Tower
American River Benefit Administrators
Accounts Payable ArchiveSocial
Accounts Payable ACCELA, INC.

Accounts Payable AIRGAS SAFETY, INC.

Accounts Payable Almond Asphalt, Daniel Johnson
Accounts Payable

TOWN OF PARADISE
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2022 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2022 Source Payee Name
Accounts Payable SBA Monarch Towers III LLC
Accounts Payable ICMA 457 - VANTAGEPOINT
Accounts Payable STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking
Check
Accounts Payable De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC
Accounts Payable ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
Accounts Payable Alvies, Sheris
28 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference

TOWN OF PARADISE
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2022 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2022 Source Payee Name
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking
Check
81480 09/08/2022 Voided Incorrect Amount 09/27/2022 $15,300.00 81481 09/08/2022 Open $15.00
81482 09/08/2022 Open $1,325.58
81483 09/08/2022 Open $397.66
81484 09/08/2022 Open $74.61
81485 09/08/2022 Open $1,595.64
81486 09/08/2022 Open $751.62
81487 09/08/2022 Open $22,384.08
81488 09/08/2022 Open $33,215.01
81489 09/08/2022 Open $11,630.00
81490 09/08/2022 Open $1,125.00
81491 09/08/2022 Open $75.00
81492 09/08/2022 Open $126,849.60
81493 09/08/2022 Open $95.90
81494 09/08/2022 Open $475.93
81495 09/08/2022 Open $79.98
81496 09/08/2022 Open $10,750.00
81497 09/08/2022 Open $6,256.95
81498 09/08/2022 Open $44.72
81499 09/08/2022 Open $554.00
81500 09/08/2022 Open $1,036.66
81501 09/08/2022 Open $15.00
81502 09/08/2022 Open $164.74
81503 09/08/2022 Open $1,790.12
81504 09/08/2022 Open $3,104.95
81505 09/08/2022 Open $11,885.52
81506 09/08/2022 Open $12,391.10
81507 09/08/2022 Open $1,453.10
81508 09/08/2022 Open $1,678.01
81509 09/08/2022 Open $3,395.17
81510 09/08/2022 Open $308.57
81511 09/08/2022 Open $16,051.00
81512 09/08/2022 Open $279.00
81513 09/08/2022 Open $279.00
81514 09/08/2022 Open $6,563.40
81515 09/08/2022 Open $25,000.00
81516 09/08/2022 Open $19,392.92
81517 09/08/2022 Open $1,479.16
81518 09/08/2022 Open $67.50
81519 09/08/2022 Open $740.00
81520 09/08/2022 Open $1,343.83
81521 09/08/2022 Open $2,130.90
81522 09/08/2022 Open $545.88
81523 09/08/2022 Open $206.62
Accounts Payable The SpyGlass Group LLC
Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - ENG. DEPT.

Accounts Payable Tetra Tech - EMI
Accounts Payable The Flag Center
Accounts Payable The Printed Image
Accounts Payable T and S DVBE Inc.

Accounts Payable T MOBILE USA, INC.

Accounts Payable Tahoe Pure Water Co.

Accounts Payable Samons, Patti
Accounts Payable Spherion Staffing
Accounts Payable SRM General Contracting
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable R B SPENCER INC
Accounts Payable Rollo, John
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable Power, Stephanie
Accounts Payable Pro Aggregate
Accounts Payable Psomas
Accounts Payable O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOT ACCT#36233169
Accounts Payable PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORP
Accounts Payable NHA Advisors, LLC
Accounts Payable NORTHERN RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES, INC.

Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW
Accounts Payable Miller, Sandi
Accounts Payable MOBILE MINI INC
Accounts Payable Mennonite Disaster Service
Accounts Payable Meyers Police K-9 Training, LLC
Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW
Accounts Payable Mark Thomas & Company Inc
Accounts Payable Mark Thomas & Company Inc
Accounts Payable Mark Thomas & Company Inc
Accounts Payable Look Ahead Veterinary Services
Accounts Payable Lotti, Steven
Accounts Payable M. Roethler General Engineering
Accounts Payable JOHNNY ON THE SPOT PORTABLES
Accounts Payable JORDAN, CSO, SHAWN
Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
29 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference

TOWN OF PARADISE
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2022 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2022 Source Payee Name
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking
Check
81524 09/08/2022 Open $66.06
81525 09/08/2022 Open $416.52
81526 09/08/2022 Open $485.00
81527 09/08/2022 Open $4,335.21
81528 09/08/2022 Open $69.66
81529 09/08/2022 Open $308.36
81530 09/08/2022 Open $2,050.00
81531 09/08/2022 Open $2,267.53
81532 09/08/2022 Open $543.59
81533 09/08/2022 Open $57.98
81534 09/08/2022 Open $10,189.83
81535 09/08/2022 Open $1,003.00
81536 09/08/2022 Open $1,809.01
81537 09/08/2022 Open $6,276.97
81538 09/08/2022 Open $787.81
81539 09/08/2022 Open $80.00
81540 09/15/2022 Open $1,000.00
81541 09/15/2022 Open $194.76
81542 09/22/2022 Open $291.93
81543 09/22/2022 Open $22.27
81544 09/22/2022 Open $721.28
81545 09/22/2022 Open $858.06
81546 09/22/2022 Open $69.55
81547 09/22/2022 Open $176.55
81548 09/22/2022 Open $2,195.00
81549 09/22/2022 Open $175.00
81550 09/22/2022 Open $220.00
81551 09/22/2022 Open $27.75
81552 09/22/2022 Open $4,987.00
81553 09/22/2022 Open $83.00
81554 09/22/2022 Open $1,278.67
81555 09/22/2022 Open $720.00
81556 09/22/2022 Open $1,800.00
81557 09/22/2022 Open $175.50
81558 09/22/2022 Open $40,000.00
81559 09/22/2022 Open $1,366.00
81560 09/22/2022 Open $288.00
81561 09/22/2022 Open $202,061.29
81562 09/22/2022 Open $391.40
81563 09/22/2022 Open $416.40
81564 09/22/2022 Open $143.40
81565 09/22/2022 Open $2,033.46
81566 09/22/2022 Open $257.40
81567 09/22/2022 Open $584.17
Accounts Payable Contech Engineered Solutions
Accounts Payable Creative Composition Inc
Accounts Payable Crowder, Steven
Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE
Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE
Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE
Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Accounts Payable Cannon, Wesley
Accounts Payable CITY OF CHICO
Accounts Payable BUTTE COLLEGE, PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER
Accounts Payable BUTTE COLLEGE, PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER
Accounts Payable Butte County Construction Inc
Accounts Payable Bug Smart
Accounts Payable BUTTE CO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Accounts Payable BUTTE CO RECORDER
Accounts Payable Big O Tires
Accounts Payable Biometrics4ALL, Inc
Accounts Payable Blue Flamingo Marketing Advocates
Accounts Payable AT&T MOBILITY
Accounts Payable Bear Electrical Systems, Inc
Accounts Payable BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW
Accounts Payable AIRGAS SAFETY, INC.

Accounts Payable AT&T & CALNET3 - CIRCUIT LINES
Accounts Payable AT&T MOBILITY
Accounts Payable STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Accounts Payable ACCESS INFORMATION PROTECTED
Accounts Payable ADVANCED DOCUMENT CONCEPTS
Accounts Payable SUPERIOR VISION SVC NGLIC
Accounts Payable TOP CONFIDENTIAL MID MGMT ASSOCIATION
Accounts Payable ICMA 457 - VANTAGEPOINT
Accounts Payable PARADISE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Accounts Payable SUN LIFE INSURANCE
Accounts Payable Aflac
Accounts Payable Met Life
Accounts Payable OPERATING ENGINEERS
Accounts Payable White Glove Cleaning Svc Inc, Theresa Contreras Accounts Payable WITTMEIER AUTO CENTER
Accounts Payable ZUMAR INDUSTRIES
Accounts Payable UNITED RENTALS, INC.

Accounts Payable Valley Lock & Safe
Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS
Accounts Payable THOMAS HYDRAULIC & HARDWARE SUPPLY, INC.

Accounts Payable THRIFTY ROOTER
Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - FIRE DEPT.
30 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference

TOWN OF PARADISE
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2022 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2022 Source Payee Name
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking
Check
81568 09/22/2022 Open $70.00
81569 09/22/2022 Open $6,165.00
81570 09/22/2022 Open $11,668.00
81571 09/22/2022 Open $850.00
81572 09/22/2022 Open $450.00
81573 09/22/2022 Open $98.51
81574 09/22/2022 Open $119.85
81575 09/22/2022 Open $19,000.00
81576 09/22/2022 Open $390.00
81577 09/22/2022 Open $109.95
81578 09/22/2022 Open $348.64
81579 09/22/2022 Open $225.62
81580 09/22/2022 Open $498.37
81581 09/22/2022 Open $450.00
81582 09/22/2022 Open $153.00
81583 09/22/2022 Open $65,354.31
81584 09/22/2022 Open $600.00
81585 09/22/2022 Open $13,750.00
81586 09/22/2022 Open $481.00
81587 09/22/2022 Open $6,906.64
81588 09/22/2022 Open $636.98
81589 09/22/2022 Open $350.00
81590 09/22/2022 Open $197.90
81591 09/22/2022 Open $28,452.00
81592 09/22/2022 Open $436.79
81593 09/22/2022 Open $691,044.97
81594 09/22/2022 Open $1,200.00
81595 09/22/2022 Open $147.46
81596 09/22/2022 Open $740.00
81597 09/22/2022 Open $409.02
81598 09/22/2022 Open $135.00
81599 09/22/2022 Open $203.50
81600 09/22/2022 Open $43,145.98
81601 09/22/2022 Open $683.23
81602 09/22/2022 Open $180.00
81603 09/22/2022 Open $288.00
81604 09/22/2022 Open $63.86
81605 09/22/2022 Open $2,712.50
81606 09/22/2022 Open $15.00
81607 09/22/2022 Open $10,317.51
81608 09/22/2022 Open $2,554.00
81609 09/22/2022 Open $4,038.93
81610 09/22/2022 Open $1,380.89
81611 09/22/2022 Open $1,635.49
Accounts Payable Noll, Mary
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable NHA Advisors, LLC
Accounts Payable Mark Thomas & Company Inc
Accounts Payable Mark Thomas & Company Inc
Accounts Payable Meyers Police K-9 Training, LLC
Morrow, Frances
Accounts Payable Mt Shasta Spring Water Co., Inc

NORTHGATE PETROLEUM CO
Accounts Payable LIFE ASSIST INC
Accounts Payable Lindsey, Anthony
Accounts Payable Lui, Andrea
Accounts Payable KOEFRAN INDUSTRIES
Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable Law Office of Gregory P. Einhorn
Accounts Payable JOHNNY ON THE SPOT PORTABLES
Accounts Payable KEN'S HITCH & WELDING
Accounts Payable KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION
Accounts Payable INTERSTATE OIL COMPANY
Accounts Payable James or Lavenia Riotto
Accounts Payable JOHNNY ON THE SPOT PORTABLES
Accounts Payable Hope Crisis Response Network, Inc
Accounts Payable Huggins, Jeannette
Accounts Payable I.M.P.A.C. PAYMENTS IMPAC GOV SVCS/US BANCORP Accounts Payable GREAT AMERICA LEASING CORP.

Accounts Payable HDR Engineering, Inc
Accounts Payable HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES INC.

Accounts Payable FLORES TOOL & FASTENER
Accounts Payable Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc.

Accounts Payable Granicher Appraisals, Inc
Accounts Payable ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Accounts Payable Entersect
Accounts Payable EVERGREEN JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.

Accounts Payable DURHAM PENTZ TRUCK CENTER
Accounts Payable Eagle Security Systems
Accounts Payable Elegant Homes
Accounts Payable DOBRICH & SONS SEPTIC
Accounts Payable DOBRICH & SONS SEPTIC
Accounts Payable DOBRICH & SONS SEPTIC
Accounts Payable CULLETON, STEVE "WOODY"
Accounts Payable DADCO
Accounts Payable NORTHSTAR
Accounts Payable NV5, Inc.

Accounts Payable NV5, Inc.

Accounts Payable O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
31 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference

TOWN OF PARADISE
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2022 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2022 Source Payee Name
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking
Check
81612 09/22/2022 Open $481.00
81613 09/22/2022 Open $334.87
81614 09/22/2022 Open $375.00
81615 09/22/2022 Open $741.75
81616 09/22/2022 Open $63,832.77
81617 09/22/2022 Open $19,858.86
81618 09/22/2022 Open $141.22
81619 09/22/2022 Open $49.03
81620 09/22/2022 Open $50.00
81621 09/22/2022 Open $5,682.97
81622 09/22/2022 Open $9,373.30
81623 09/22/2022 Open $27.89
81624 09/22/2022 Open $700.59
81625 09/22/2022 Open $54.85
81626 09/22/2022 Open $127.90
81627 09/22/2022 Open $21.68
81628 09/22/2022 Voided Duplicate Payment 09/29/2022 $416.52 81629 09/22/2022 Open $1,825.00
81630 09/22/2022 Open $534.31
81631 09/22/2022 Open $825.00
81632 09/22/2022 Open $1,687.92
81633 09/22/2022 Open $90.00
81634 09/22/2022 Open $54,721.49
81635 09/22/2022 Open $5,237.00
81636 09/22/2022 Open $26.42
81637 09/22/2022 Open $308.12
81638 09/22/2022 Open $984.31
81639 09/22/2022 Open $336.34
81640 09/22/2022 Open $344.89
81641 09/22/2022 Open $46.32
81642 09/22/2022 Open $3,560.00
81643 09/22/2022 Open $462.83
81644 09/28/2022 Open $789,920.70
81645 09/29/2022 Open $1,000.00
81646 09/29/2022 Open $194.76
$2,908,340.47
1334 09/01/2022 Open $48,312.37
1335 09/01/2022 Open $9,787.39
1336 09/01/2022 Open $7,260.00
1337 09/01/2022 Open $34,352.31
1338 09/06/2022 Open $819.18
1339 09/08/2022 Open $121,205.51
1342 09/15/2022 Open $48,160.67

VERIZON WIRELESS
Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS
Type Check Totals:

EFT

CALPERS - RETIREMENT
Accounts Payable EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Accounts Payable ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable

WILGUS FIRE CONTROL INC
Accounts Payable Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc
Accounts Payable ICMA 457 - VANTAGEPOINT
OFFICE DEPOT ACCT#36233169
Accounts Payable

RENTAL GUYS - CHICO
Riebes Auto Parts- Motorpool
Olli's Pressure Washing, Inc.

Accounts Payable OROVILLE FORD
Accounts Payable P31 Enterprises, Inc.

Accounts Payable
Sigler Pest Control
Accounts Payable Spherion Staffing
Accounts Payable Stratti
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - ENG. DEPT.

Swedes Small Engine Repair LLC

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable Oakley, Amanda
Accounts Payable

TUCKER PEST CONTROL INC
Valley Lock & Safe
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Accounts Payable Urban Design Associates. LTD
THOMAS HYDRAULIC & HARDWARE SUPPLY, INC.

Trademark Visual, Inc.

THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - FIRE DEPT.

TRUEPOINT SOLUTIONS, LLC
Tryon, Rose

THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - MOTORPOOL
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable TOM'S TREE SERVICE
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - POLICE DEPT.

Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
211 Transactions

CALPERS

VERIZON WIRELESS
Accounts Payable Westlake Ace Hardware

CALPERS - RETIREMENT
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable

VERIZON WIRELESS
Accounts Payable White Glove Cleaning Svc Inc, Theresa Contreras Accounts Payable
32 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference

TOWN OF PARADISE
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2022 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2022 Source Payee Name
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking
Check
1343 09/15/2022 Open $9,963.70
1344 09/15/2022 Open $7,360.00
1345 09/15/2022 Open $34,618.81
1346 09/29/2022 Open $47,761.91
1347 09/29/2022 Open $9,664.47
1348 09/29/2022 Open $7,335.00
1349 09/29/2022 Open $33,922.57
$420,523.89
Checks Status Count
Open 208
Reconciled 0
Voided 3
Stopped 0
Total 211
EFTs Status Count
Open 14
Reconciled 0
Voided 0
Total 14
All Status Count
Open 222
Reconciled 0
Voided 3
Stopped 0
Total 225 $3,328,864.36
$0.00 $0.00
$17,692.02 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$420,523.89 $0.00
Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount
$3,311,172.34 $0.00
Type EFT Totals: 14 Transactions
AP - US Bank TOP AP Checking Totals
$0.00
$2,908,340.47 $0.00
Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount
$420,523.89 $0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Reconciled Amount
$0.00
$0.00

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

CALPERS - RETIREMENT

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY
Transaction Amount
$2,890,648.45
$17,692.02
$0.00

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY
33 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(c)
ORIGINATED BY: Patrick Purvis, Fire Chief
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of USDA Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for acceptance of the USDA 2022 Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant award to purchase new structural and wildland personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background:

On April 25th, 2022, Paradise Fire Department applied for a USDA Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant (VFCG) to purchase new structural and wildland personal protective equipment (PPE). The VFCG cost-share funds are awarded to provide assistance to rural areas in upgrading their capability to organize, train, and equip local forces for fire protection.

The life expectancy of PPE is approximately 10 years and the current equipment is in need of being replaced.

Analysis:

CAL FIRE has awarded $19,840.00 through the USDA VFCG to the Paradise Fire Department.

This will allow the fire department to purchase an additional $9,920.00 of new PPE utilizing the grant funds.

Financial Impact:

If approved the 50% match for the VFCG would be $9,920.00. The town already has allocated $10,000.00 in the 2022/2023 budget for replacement of fire department PPE. The budgeted amount will cover the 50% match and there will be no financial impacts to the Town of Paradise. 34 Town of Paradise
Town Council
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

To Whom it May Concern,
The Town of Paradise Town Council is pleased to have the opportunity to endorse Paradise Little League. Paradise Little League (PLL) has served the youth of our community since 1953 and is the longest running youth sports program in the Town of Paradise. In the nearly 70 years PLL has served the Ridge, it has grown from just four baseball teams to, at times, over 35 baseball and softball teams!
After the Town of Paradise and surrounding areas were devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire, PLL rose up and supported our youth, even though they were scattered across the county and beyond. Less than two months after the fire, PLL opened registration for the 2019 season.

Although the players had to play in a neighboring town, against neighboring teams, PLL was dedicated to providing a sense of normalcy in a time when our citizens were truly shaken.

Since the 2019 season, PLL has evolved from a survival mindset to one of growth, and we couldn’t be prouder of the level of determination and resiliency they have shown our community.

Last year, PLL rostered approximately 280 players across 25 baseball and softball teams. This was a 100% increase from 2021; at the current trajectory of the town’s population growth (30%+ annually, according to recent data) as we rebuild and families return, rostered players will exceed pre-fire registration by the 2024 season. PLL is currently serving about 2% of Paradise’s total population and about 20% of our school-age kids. While we are excited to see this exemplary, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization grow, we recognize their challenges as most of the spaces where they played before the fire are inaccessible or in disrepair.

This letter is to serve as our endorsement of Paradise Little League as they continue to rebuild alongside our community. The Town of Paradise, along with over 70 community business sponsors, trust that the organization will use all resources granted, responsibly and with the best interests of our youngest citizens in mind. We support their endeavors of growth and improvement, as we believe our community cannot reach its full potential unless our youth are happy, healthy, and inspired.

Sincerely,
____________________________________ ____________________________________ Steve Crowder, Mayor Greg Bolin, Vice Mayor
____________________________________ ____________________________________ Steve “Woody” Culleton, Council Member Jody Jones, Council Member ____________________________________
Rose Tryon, Council Member
35 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(e)
ORIGINATED BY: Eric Reinbold, Chief of Police
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Award Contract for Purchase and Installation of Microwave Link to the BRICS Radio Network

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Aviat Networks, Incorporated, for the installation of an extension of Butte County’s BRICS radio network to the Town of Paradise radio networks, and related equipment.

2. Approve staff recommended budget adjustments.

Background:

To enable the full restoration of the Paradise Police Dispatch Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), the Town needs to restore the two-way radio communications for the Town. In order to restore the Town’s two-way radio functions, a microwave link must be installed to extend the Butte Regional Interoperable Communications System (BRICS) to the Town’s radio networks and communications systems. The microwave link will provide the required network connectivity to integrate the Town’s systems into the BRICS Network Core.

Analysis:

The microwave link to the BRICS Network requires microwave transmit and receive equipment be installed in the Fire Station 81 Radio Vault, on the station 81 Radio Tower, on Butte County’s Bloomer Hill Radio Tower, and in Butte County’s Bloomer Hill Radio Vault. This microwave network will integrate with Butte County’s BRICS microwave network at Bloomer Hill. The radio transmissions and meta-data will then be carried to the BRICS Network Core over existing microwave networks.

Microwave radio networks are a specialized type of radio network. The standards, equipment and installation of microwave systems require expertise above and beyond that of contractors who install general, two-way radio systems. This creates a very limited number of contractors servicing our area that perform this specific, highly specialized work.

Aviat Networks, Incorporated (Aviat), supplied and installed the existing BRICS Network microwave equipment at the Bloomer Hill site. Aviat is a reputable company that has provided and installed similar specialized, critical infrastructure, locally, nationally, and internationally. Aviat has worked with Butte County Information Systems, who manages the Butte Regional Interoperable Communications System (BRICS), our radio upgrade consultant, and Sutter Buttes 36 Communications, the contractor that is the designated Motorola vendor for our area that will be installing the Dispatch radios. Both organizations have positive experience with L. D. Strobel completing work to their satisfaction. Bob Simmons with CDX Wireless, the Town’s Project Manager for the PSAP radio restoration project, has also worked with Aviat on other projects and has found them to be professional, timely, and perform satisfactorily on their contracts. To capitalize on Aviat’s reputation, performance ability, knowledge of the existing BRICS Network, and to maximize compatibility of systems and equipment across the deployment, as well as to provide a seamless extension of the BRICS Network’s microwave links to the Town, Staff is recommending to sole-source the purchase and installation of the microwave link systems and equipment through Aviat.

Financial Impact:

The purchase and installation of a Microwave Link to the BRICS Radio Network is a portion of the larger Town of Paradise Police PSAP restoration project. Initial estimates received from Aviat in May 2020, were used to build the budgetary estimates for the larger PSAP restoration project.

The May 2020 estimate from Aviat to complete the work was $152,732. Due to inflationary pressures, labor costs, and commodity prices for the primary supplies rising significantly over the past two years, the quote for the project is now $187,816 including $6,967 in applicable sales tax and $1,879 in performance bonds, which were not included in the original estimate.

The budget for the original estimated cost of $152,732 was included in the Capital Improvement Plan in the FY 2022-23 Capital Budget under project 7324 – Restoration of Dispatch Services.

The revised total project cost following the September 13, 2022 Council meeting was estimated to be $1,165,000, which consisted of $72,000 in funding from Measure V and $1,093,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This portion of the overall project was budgeted to be funded from the ARPA funds (budget account 2095.00.0000.595.5910.105). The additional $35,084 is recommended to be funded through additional use of the ARPA funds. This recommendation would increase the revised budget of $1,093,000 in funding (authorized through account 2095.00.0000.595.5910.105) by the increase in the quote listed above in the amount of $35,084.
37 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(f)
ORIGINATED BY: Susan Hartman, Community Development
Director – Planning & Wastewater
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Declaration of Certain Town Equipment from the Community Development Department to be Surplus
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Declare the attached described furniture from the Community Development Department as surplus property; and,

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-____, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise declaring certain Town property to be surplus and authorizing disposal thereof.” .

Background:

With the opening of the Building Resiliency Center (BRC) in February 2020, and the movement of over two-dozen staff members to the facility, the Town sought out the most cost-effective means to furnish the building with desks, tables, and chairs since the cubicle setup at Town Hall was not a style that would fit within the space available at the BRC. That included grants through the North Valley Community Foundation as well as utilizing some of Butte County’s free surplused furniture.

Analysis:

The BRC is currently in possession of approximately 57 second-hand office chairs, primarily used for customer waiting areas and around meeting tables, that are beyond their usable life. The chairs are in various states of disrepair including torn and ripped fabric, deteriorating arm rests, heavily stained fabric, and missing wheels.

Financial Impact:

The disposal cost of the broken chairs and any chairs that cannot be donated will be borne by Building Safety & Wastewater Services Enterprise Fund and not the General Fund. Replacement chairs (half as many were needed) were already included in the 2022-23 Department budget under the Enterprise Fund.
38 TOWN OF PARADISE
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE DECLARING CERTAIN

TOWN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL THEREOF WHEREAS, the Town of Paradise wishes to dispose of certain property from the Community Development Department through sale, donation, or other legal disposal method that is no longer functional to the Town’s operations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARADISE TOWN COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The following property is declared to be surplus:

1. Forty (40) office chairs with wheels.

2. Seventeen (17) stationary office chairs.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to Paradise Municipal Code Section 2.45.130, the Town Manager is hereby authorized to dispose of the property set forth in Section 1 through sale, donation, or other legal disposal method.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise this 11 th day of
October, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST:

By:______________________________
Dina Volenski, CMC, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:______________________________
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
39 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(g)
ORIGINATED BY: Ross Gilb, Finance Director / Town Treasurer REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement for Professional Services with Management Partners
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement for professional services with Management Partners for a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000.

Background:

During the January 12, 2021 Town Council Meeting, Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into a not-to-exceed agreement with Management Partners for the creation of a financial sustainability model to assist with long-term planning and management of the settlement the Town received from PG&E relating to a claim for damages which resulted from the 2018 Camp Fire.

The term of the original agreement was June 30, 2022.

The scope of work in the original agreement included:
 Project Kickoff – Complete
 Information and Data Gathering - Complete
 Develop a Long-Range Fiscal Forecast - Complete
 Develop Fiscal Sustainability Strategies - Ongoing
 Report Results - Ongoing
 Implement Financial Sustainability Action Plan - Ongoing To date, Management Partners has met the needs of the Town in developing an initial long-range fiscal forecast, and informing Council, staff, and the community of the results of the forecast. Along with the initial forecast development, Management Partners has provided support to Town staff during the prior year annual update to the fiscal sustainability model.

By continuing the relationship with Management Partners, the Town will continue to have access to the expertise and skill set that the firm provides in order to allow for further development and implementation of the long-term financial sustainability plans that have already been started. Key goals for the continued professional services agreement over fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 will be to further update the fiscal sustainability model to include actual financial results for the prior fiscal years as well as updated budgeted information throughout the current fiscal year. Additionally, Management Partners will play a crucial role in assisting staff with development of fiscal sustainability strategies and reserve polices as needed. 40 Financial Impact:

The $35,000 not-to-exceed amount of the proposed agreement has been included in the adopted FY 2022-23 Operating Budget under the Finance Department (General Ledger # 1010.25.4400.5213.100).
41 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(h)
ORIGINATED BY: Eric Reinbold, Chief of Police
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Award Contract for Required Engineering for the Microwave Link to the BRICS Radio Network

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Tashjian Towers Corporation, for an engineering evaluation and report on the capacity of the Bloomer Hill Tower to accept the installation of required microwave equipment.

Background:

The engineer Butte County used to evaluate the capacity of the Bloomer Hill tower during their construction of the BRICS Network, is no longer providing engineering services in this area. The County’s engineering documentation does not identify if the Bloomer Hill tower will accommodate the microwave equipment required for this link.

Analysis:

Microwave radio networks are a specialized type of radio network requiring large antennas that affect the structure of the radio tower they are mounted in different ways, based on their size and weight. The large size and weight of the microwave antennas further impact the structure of the tower as wind, rain, snow, ice, and other natural elements and forces act on the antenna and tower. The structural analysis of radio towers is a highly specialized concentration of engineering, 42 requiring expertise above and beyond that of most civil engineers. This creates a very limited number of engineers servicing our area that perform this specific, highly specialized work.

Tashjian Towers Corporation provided the engineering analysis to determine the Town’s Station 81 Radio Tower capacity to accommodate the required microwave equipment on that tower. The equipment to be mounted on the Bloomer Hill tower complements the Station 81 tower equipment.

Since the engineer that the County used to analyze the Bloomer Hill Tower no longer provides engineering for this application, and Tashjian Towers Corporation recently performed the engineering analysis of the Station 81 Tower for the complimentary equipment, they have the equipment information. Additionally, Town Staff found Tashjian Towers Corporation to be professional, timely, and appreciate that they performed satisfactorily on their prior contract.

Additionally, their resulting report was clear, concise and easy to understand with regard to the critical information it contained.

Financial Impact:

The installation of a Microwave Link to the BRICS Radio Network is a portion of the larger Town of Paradise Police PSAP restoration project. The Tashjian Towers Corporation quote to provide the required engineering services and report is $2,970. This engineering cost of $2,970 is included in the overall Capital Improvement Plan in the FY 2022-23 Capital Budget under project 7324 – Restoration of Dispatch Services. The funds for this portion of the project were budgeted under the $820,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds included in the original project budget (authorized through account 2095.00.0000.595.5910.105). As such, this action does not result in any additional financial impact.
43 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(i)
ORIGINATED BY: Eric Reinbold, Chief of Police
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Award Contract for Removal, Cleanup and
Reconfiguration of Town Radio Equipment

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Sutter Buttes Communications, for the removal, cleanup and reconfiguration of existing Dispatch radio equipment to be carried over into new Dispatch radio system; and,

2. Approve staff recommended budget adjustments.

Background:

To enable the full restoration of the Paradise Police Dispatch Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), the Town needs to restore the two-way radio communications for the Town. For the Police Department Dispatchers to communicate with field units of all Town Departments from the Police Department Dispatch Center on the Butte Regional Interoperable Communications System (BRICS) network, the Town must purchase and install new Dispatch radio equipment. The BRICS network is built on a Motorola 700 MHz digital, trunked, radio system. This is a digital VoIP system, that utilizes computer server rack mounted equipment to transfer the VoIP data from the Dispatch radio consoles to the radio networks. The existing radio rack mounted equipment in the Police Department Server Room will be relocated to the Fire Station 81 Radio Vault, and the existing radio equipment in the Station 81 Radio Vault must be transferred to new computer server style racks. The new racks will properly accommodate cabling run on standard cable trays and accommodate the R56 grounding required for the server racks and equipment. To minimize the initial and long-term integration challenges and maintenance costs required of the Town, Staff recommends the Town engage Sutter Buttes Communications to handle these tasks, as it is the beginning of the larger project to replace the Dispatch Radio systems and equipment.

Analysis:

In order to prepare for the installation of the new Dispatch Radio Systems, some of the Town’s existing radio equipment will initially remain integrated into the new radio system. This equipment is currently distributed between the Police Department Server Room and the Fire Station 81 Radio Vault. This equipment must be consolidated to the Station 81 Radio Vault. Additionally, the current radio cabinets in the Station 81 Radio Vault, must be replaced with standard computer server racks and cable management systems. The existing radio equipment that will be utilized in the new system must be transferred from the existing radio cabinets to the new server racks. This 44 removal, cleanup, and reconfiguration of the existing radio equipment is not included in the contract with Motorola Solutions to install the new equipment approved during last month’s Council meeting and is being brought forth here.

Motorola Solutions is the only manufacturer of Motorola radio equipment, and Motorola Solutions has assigned Sutter Buttes Communications of Yuba City, California, as the territory vendor for the required Motorola equipment for the Town of Paradise Dispatch Radio System. As such, Motorola Solutions equipment must be installed by Sutter Buttes Communications. Under the Motorola territory assignment process, there are not alternative Motorola Solutions dealers to solicit bids from. For Motorola Solutions to fully execute and support their warranty contract on the proposed equipment, Motorola Solutions requires that an authorized Motorola Solutions dealer install the equipment. Since the installation and onboarding of Motorola Solutions equipment can only be completed by an authorized dealer, and Sutter Buttes Communications is the assigned Motorola dealer, the Town will sole source the purchase of the new Dispatch radio systems through Motorola Solutions and the installation of the equipment through Sutter Buttes Communications. Since Sutter Buttes Communications will be onsite to install the new Dispatch Radio systems and equipment, Staff recommends that the Town engage Sutter Buttes Communications to perform the removal, cleanup, and reconfiguration of the existing equipment that will be continued into the new system.

Financial Impact:

The purchase and installation of a new Dispatch radio system and related equipment work is a portion of the larger Town of Paradise Police PSAP restoration project. Initial estimates received from Motorola Solutions in April 2020 were used to build the budgetary estimates for the larger PSAP restoration project, however, those estimates did not include the removal, cleanup, and reconfiguration of the existing radio equipment. Sutter Buttes Communications provided an estimate of $34,510 to perform the removal, cleanup, and reconfiguration of the existing radio equipment that will be continued into the new radio system.

The funding for the original budgetary estimate of $435,078 of equipment and installation costs was included in the Capital Improvement Plan in the FY 2022-23 Capital Budget under project 7324 – Restoration of Dispatch Services. The revised total project cost following the September 13, 2022 Council meeting was estimated to be $1,165,000, which consisted of $72,000 in funding from Measure V and $1,093,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

This portion of the overall project was budgeted to be funded from the ARPA funds (budget account 2095.00.0000.595.5910.105). This additional $34,510 of equipment and installation costs to perform the removal, cleanup, and reconfiguration of the existing radio equipment that will be continued into the new radio system, is recommended to be funded through additional use of the ARPA funds. This recommendation would increase the revised budget of $1,093,000 in funding (authorized through account 2095.00.0000.595.5910.105) by the increase in the quote listed above in the amount of $34,510.
45 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(j)
ORIGINATED BY: Susan Hartman, Community Development
Director – Planning & Wastewater
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Interim Housing Urgency Ordinance Exceptions
Committee Application – 1633 Nunneley Road

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Concur with the recommended approvals provided by Exceptions Committee Members Culleton and Jones; and,

2. Authorize staff to accept and process a Temporary Use Permit application from the applicant; or,

3. Provide alternative direction to town staff.

Background:

At the September 14, 2021 Town Council meeting, the Interim Housing Urgency Ordinance was amended to include the formation of an “Exceptions Committee” comprised of two Town Council members to review applications for exceptions to the urgency ordinance due to extraordinary circumstances. At the November 9, 2021 Town Council meeting, the application standards and general format was reviewed and approved by Council.

In September 2022, one (1) exception committee application was received for consideration by Exception Committee Members Culleton & Jones. It was:
1633 Nunneley Rd – applicant, Kimberly Omiela, was living as a tenant on the property at the time of the fire and has been residing on-site in an RV since. The site is served by temporary electrical service, a post-fire functioning septic system, and trash service. Initial code enforcement actions were against the property owner at time of the fire as the applicant was not in position to acquire the property until May 2022. Code Enforcement staff referred Ms. Omiela to a Disaster Case Manager from the North Valley Boys & Girls Club in February 2022 to assist them with resources and referrals who has been assisting the applicant in preparing to apply for the Town’s OOR (owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and reconstruction) funding by end of 2022.

The post-fire code enforcement history for 1633 Nunneley Road is as follows:
 Code Enforcement case opened in February 2021 for 3 RVs and no TUP. o 1
st citation issued June 20221
o 2
nd citation issued October 2021(noted property down to only 1 RV) o February 2022 – connected tenant with Disaster Case Manager 46 o July 2022 – notification of title transfer (to Ms. Omiela), re-issued Notice of Violation
o September 2022 – RV still on-site, no TUP; 1st citation to new owner issued  Electrical permit for power pedestal finaled November 2019.  Passing post-fire septic inspection received June 30, 2021.  Solid waste services verified with NRWS August 2022.
 September 2022 – Disaster Case Manager verified with Town staff that they are working with the applicant to apply for the Town’s OOR rebuild funding and hope to be in a position to begin a rebuild of a residence for the applicant in Spring 2023.

Analysis:

The site has been subject to code enforcement notices and citations for an occupied RV without the required Temporary Use Permit (TUP). However, the site was not being cited for any other heath and safety concerns, just for not having the TUP. Both Exceptions Committee members have reviewed the submitted materials and agree that the properties are being maintained appropriately.

Attached with this council agenda summary for your consideration and recommended concurrence is the Exceptions Committee application for 1633 Nunneley Road which is recommended for approval by Committee Members Culleton & Jones. When the applicant follows through with application and payment of the Temporary Use Permit (if authorized by the Town Council through this agenda item), the TUP will be effective for the duration of the urgency ordinance, currently April 30, 2023, subject to on-going compliance with all health and safety standards or until the rebuilt house if finaled if the construction permit is issued prior to the expiration of the urgency ordinance.

Financial Impact:

Costs of staff time processing the Temporary Use Permit application is recovered through the Council-adopted application fee.
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FOR TOWN USE ONLY
Code Enforcement verification of currently occupied RVs:
1) Property owner owned at time of fire:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
2) RV occupants are displaced residents:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
3) One RV/tiny home that is DMV registered:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
4) Complies with setbacks:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
5) Connected to functioning septic system:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
6) Connected to pedestal/pole with inspected electrical service:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
7) Water connection:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
8) Active NRWS service:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:
9) Property maintenance:
 Verified
 Non-compliant:

Additional notes:

ALL APPROVALS ISSUED WITH CONDITIONS WILL BE GIVEN A 30-DAY DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE CULLETON: JONES:
 Deny  Deny
 Approve  Approve
Conditions of approval: Conditions of approval:

Applicant was a resident on NOV 8 but did not own this property until 5/19/2022 passing septic evaluation 6/30/2021
BP19-01880 Final inspection 11/19/2019
NRWS Verified 8/23/22
code cases: RV W/ NO TUP opened 2/23/2021
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 2(k)
ORIGINATED BY: Eric Reinbold, Chief of Police
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of California for All Animals Welcome Grant

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Accept the $5,000.00 California for All Animals Welcome Grant awarded to the Town of Paradise Animal Control/Shelter
Background:

Animal Control and the Animal Shelter are excited to graciously accept a Welcome Grant of $5,000.00 from the California for All Animals grant program.

In the California State Budget for the 2020-2021 FY, the University of California, Davis, Koret Shelter Medicine Program, received $50M to develop a program that provides expertise, support, and local assistance grants to Shelters to help communities achieve the state’s policy goal that no adoptable or treatable dog or cat should be euthanized. In fulfillment of this mission, they created the California for All Animals grant program.

The application process for this grant consisted of reporting the past 5 years of Shelter intake and outcome statistics, and agreeing to provide this information for the next 5 years. This information is already publicly available on the Shelter Animals Count website and is public information available to anyone who would request it. The grant can be used for general operating expenses.

In August 2022, Interim Animal Control Supervisor St John, provided the information and applied for the grant. The Shelter was awarded the grant, and on September 21, 2022, was issued a check for $5,000.00.

Analysis:

The Animal Shelter has a running list of unmet needs. The Shelter will utilize this grant to purchase items for the Shelter that are needed or useful, however, could not be included in the FY 2022-23 budget. These items will upgrade Shelter network equipment to allow for full access to Police Department systems from the Shelter, provide equipment to assist staff in safely handling animals, and provide for other animal sheltering and equipment.

Financial Impact:

There will be no negative fiscal impact to the Town. There will be a positive fiscal impact to the Town, providing $5,000.00 to purchase additional equipment in support of Shelter operations. 56 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 6(a)
ORIGINATED BY: Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic Development Director REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Long Term Recovery Plan Update Draft Review

LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Review the Draft Long Term Recovery Plan Update, prepared by Urban Design Associates, and provide comments.

Background:

Following the 2018 Camp Fire, the Town of Paradise was gifted a contract with Urban Design Associates (UDA) through the North Valley Community Foundation and Butte Strong Fund to prepare a Community Long Term Recovery Plan (LTRP). The development of the LTRP represented one of the most comprehensive planning and response efforts to have occurred as an immediate response to a community disaster – capturing the intensity and need of public participation and visioning for a path forward.

Since the adoption of the 2019 Long Term Community Recovery Plan, the Town of Paradise in partnership with countless organizations and individuals have been working towards the goals established in the Plan. In October 2021, Town Council directed staff to contract with UDA once again to draft an update to the 2019 Long Term Community Recovery Plan to document the progress made to date, and to reach back out to our community for guidance on any changes needed to the plan three years into recovery.

Analysis:

Over the last year, UDA met with stakeholders, held community meetings, and took surveys in order to draft the update to the Long Term Community Recovery Plan. Feedback from residents, stakeholders, and town leadership provided a status update for original recovery projects and helped pinpoint gaps that informed next steps for both old and new projects. Acting as building blocks for rebuilding, the recovery projects in the document respect the huge impacts that have already been made since the original 2019 LTCR Plan. In the update, all of the original projects are listed but re-organized to better reflect the evolving needs of the community. Some projects have been completed; others have been retired if no longer applicable to residents. Over a dozen new projects are proposed to achieve the community’s vision.

Financial Impact:

The Town of Paradise’s contract with UDA for $110,000 is funded by the North Valley Community Foundation ($25,000), Feather River Foundation ($25,000) and the Town’s general fund ($60,000). It is anticipated the updated plan will enable the Town to continue to compete at a high level for future grant opportunities as the time from the initial wave of support received following the fire increases.
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Draft Long Term Community Recovery Plan Update 2022
58 October 2022
Long-Term Recovery
Plan update
Progress & New Priorities
Paradise, California
©2022 URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Photo provided by Stephen Klessel
DRAFT October 3, 2022
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LONG-TERM RECOVERY

PLAN UPDATE
LEAD
The Town of Paradise

FUNDED BY
Adventist Health Foundation
Butte Strong Fund

PARTNERS
Academic Partners
Butte College
Chico State University
Sacramento State University
Arts and Culture
Butte County Library
Chico Arts Commission
Chico Arts/Culture Foundation
Gold Nugget Museum
Northern California Ballet
Norton Buffalo Hall
Paradise Community Guilds
Paradise Performing Arts Center
Theater on the Ridge
Churches
First Baptist Church Paradise
Paradise Alliance Church
Paradise Evangelical Free Church
Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist
Paradise Seventh Day Adventist Church
Community Partners
Butte Strong Fund
Camp Fire Long-Term Recovery Group
North Valley Community Foundation
Paradise Citizens’ Alliance
Rebuild Paradise Foundation
Economic Development
3CORE
Adventist Health/Feather River Hospital
Alliance for Workforce Development
Blue Zones
Chabin Concepts
Golden Valley Bank
NoRTEC
Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Wells Fargo
Elected Official Offices
Congressman Doug LaMalfa
Assemblyman James Gallagher
Senator Jim Nielsen
Housing Partners
Butte County Housing Authority
Community Housing Improvement Program
Habitat for Humanity
Public Agencies
Butte County
Butte County Fire Safe Council
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
California Department of Housing and Community
Development
California Department of Insurance
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Paradise Recreation & Park District
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Schools and Youth
Achieve Charter School
Adventist Academy
Boys & Girls Club of North Valley
Butte County Office of Education
Children’s Community Charter School
Core Butte Charter School
Home Tech Charter
Paradise Charter Middle School
Paradise e-Learning
Paradise Unified School District
Youth for Change
Utilities
AT&T
Comcast
Northern Recycling and Waste Services
Paradise Irrigation District
PG&E

PLANNING CONSULTANT WORKING IN SUPPORT

OF THE TOWN-LED PROCESS
Urban Design Associates
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62 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 6
Wildfire Adaptation Principles 8

ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
Engagement Recap 12

RECOVERY PROJECTS
Overview of Recovery Projects 18
Welcoming 19
Safer 20
Stronger 21
Better 22
Greener 23
Town-Led Projects 24
Building Resiliency Center (BRC) 25
Supporting Homeowners 26
Residential Codes and Standards 27
New Insurance Alternatives 28
Support for First-Time Homebuyers 29
Hazard Trees 30
Emergency Notification System 31
Evacuation Routes 32
Interconnected Path System 33
Missing Road Segments 34
Long Dead-End Streets 35
Underground Utilities 36
Fuels Management Plan 37
New Fire Station 82 38
Prioritizing Road Reconstruction 39
Firesafe Building Standards 40
Sustainable Fiscal Model 41
Sewer System 42
Walkable Downtown 44
Planning And Zoning 45
Walkability & Bikability 46
Beautification and Ecology 47
Contractor Accountability 48
Resident Fire Safe Education 49
Economic Development Strategy 50
High-Speed Data Network 51
Support for Mom-and-Pop Businesses 52
2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards 53
Sustainable Stormwater and Drainage 54
Sustainable Development 55
Sustainable Building Programs 56
New Civic Center 57
Opportunity Zone 58
Partner-Led Projects 59
PID Water System 60
Fire Breaks (Buffer Zones) 61
Focus on Attainable Housing 62
Manufactured Home Communities 63
Housing Affordability 64
Housing Market Study 65
Workforce Development Plan 66
Chamber of Commerce 67
Educational Campus/
Resiliency Research Center 68
Volunteers 69
Live/Work Space for Entrepreneurs 70
Elementary and Secondary Education 71
Healthcare Services 73
All Scales of Healthcare 74
Outdoor Destination 75
Early Childhood Education 76
Public Transportation 77
Arts and Culture on the Ridge 78
Blue Zones 80

PARALLEL INITIATIVES
Parallel Initiatives 82
Habitat For Humanity 83
Wells Fargo 84
Theatre on the Ridge 85
Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 86
Hope Plaza 87
Camp Fire Collaborative 88
Butte County Local Food Network 89
Paradise Performing Arts Center 90
Paradise Alliance Church 91
Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation 92
Paradise Stronger 93
Community Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP) 94
Construction Training Center 95

APPENDIX
Online Survey 98
Public Meeting 134
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster
Recovery (CDBG-DR) Priority Projects 150
63 6 / Executive Summary LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE On November 8, 2018, California’s deadliest and
the world’s most expensive wildfire to date destroyed Paradise. The town was the epicenter of the fire, with every property and every resident
effected in some capacity. The massive impact of
this scale of destruction is still visible today, four
years later.

But the residents of Paradise responded to this
tragedy with strength and unity. Alongside
first-responders and with the aid of the State of
Emergency and Major Disaster declarations for
Butte County and the Butte Strong Fund, the
Town of Paradise was able to lead a team of federal, state, and local partners to kick off the original Forever changed by the Camp Fire, the Paradise
community has worked tirelessly to rebuild and
resume life on the Ridge. Priorities have shifted from
immediate needs to long-term visions to maintain a
resilient community.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
64 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA / Executive Summary 7
long-term recovery process in 2019. Slowly but
surely, Paradise began to grow back. Residents
returned, businesses reopened, and life resumed.

Paradise’s beauty is its
unity and resilience.

Now, just three years since the original long-term
recovery plan, Paradise has made huge strides in
rebuilding: many residents have come back, rebuilding and repairing their community anchors.

This was no small feat: the remarkable alignment
and actions of community leaders, town leadership, for-profit and non-profit organizations, state and federal partners, and individual residents
cannot be understated.

This evolution represents a changed landscape
from which new recovery priorities have emerged.

Town leadership identified the need to revisit the
Long-Term Recovery Plan (LTRP) completed in
2019 to continue momentum into the future.

This document is the product of a second round
of targeted community engagement. This LongTerm Recovery Plan Update (LTRPU) features the status of all the original recovery projects as
reported by designated local partners, provides
updates and new projects to reflect the changed environment, and celebrates other related initiatives.

Document Overview
The plan is divided into the following three sections: Engagement Process, Recovery Projects, Parallel Initiatives, and Appendix.

Engagement Process
The robust community engagement process led
to a consensus vision. Feedback from residents,
stakeholders, and town leadership provided a
status update for original recovery projects and
helped pinpoint gaps that informed next steps for
both old and new projects.

Recovery Projects
Acting as building blocks for rebuilding, the
recovery projects in this document respect the
huge impacts that have already been made since
the original 2019 LTRP. All of the original projects
are listed and supplemented to better reflect the
evolving needs of the community. Some projects
have been completed; others have been updated;
some have been retired if no longer applicable to
residents. Over a dozen new projects are proposed
to achieve the community’s vision.

In support of this vision are five goals, which establish the framework for each of the subsequent recovery projects.
• Make Paradise Safer
• Rebuild Paradise’s Range of Housing and
Welcome Residents Home
• Rebuild Paradise’s Economy
• Make Paradise Better
• Make Paradise Greener
This section also includes a description of what
defines a recovery project: recovery priority, project description, lead, partners, action steps, etc.

Parallel Initiatives
There are many local organizations unaffiliated
with this planning effort that have worked tirelessly to return life to the Ridge. These remarkably robust efforts are recorded and celebrated in this
document as proof of the immense scale of work
done by the Paradise community.

Extraordinary tenacity and
resourcefulness define the
Paradise community.

Appendix
The appendix includes a summary of the entire community engagement process: strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities analysis; dot exercise; survey
results; and recovery project preference feedback.

Additionally, the Community Development Block
Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Priority Projects are listed for reference.

On August 22, 2022, the Town of Paradise received a
$199,000,000 Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) award from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development. This
funding was listed as a potential source to cover the unmet need in many of the original recovery projects.

It will go a long way in supporting the
rebuilding of Paradise.

Community Development
Block Grant Award
65 8 / Wildfire Adaptation Principles LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Successful disaster relief efforts rely on organization and planning. Considering basic principles at each stage of the recovery process can help structure the complex, difficult task of adapting and rebuilding.

WILDFIRE ADAPTATION PRINCIPLES
Communities that experience any type of disaster
know the arduous and complex nature of recovery
well. No matter the type and scale of disaster, the
impact of the ensuing chaos and tragedy cannot be
overstated. Additionally, all communities are entirely unique in layout, governance, demographics, and more. This means every recovery is unique.

There is no easy one-size-fits all methodology
for wildfire resiliency.

This list of Wildfire Adaptation Principles is
intended to work as a overarching priority list
to help organize the massive task of recovery,
focusing on a broad stroke of topics spanning
from immediate post-disaster pressure relief to
long-term resiliency projects. Considering these
aspects of recovery have helped Paradise in its
short- and long-term recovery and will continue to
be applicable in the future for other communities
that face similar wildfire threats.
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Categorized by scale, each of the following principles should be considered to manage wildfire risk.

Community Scale

1. Manage public lands
Reduce wildfire risk by actively managing the
fuel load in the wildlands.

2. Create firebreaks
Interrupt the potential spread of wildfire by
creating separations around urbanized areas.

3. Harden infrastructure (electrical, water,
sewer, storm)
Strengthen critical infrastructure systems so
that they can be quickly returned to service
after a fire with only minimal repairs/cost.

4. Create redundant emergency notification
systems
Implement both voluntary and audible notification systems to supplement first responders and neighbors going door to door.

5. Provide multiple ingress and egress routes
and a regional emergency evacuation plan
Ensure the safety of residents by providing
multiple ways to evacuate supported by cross
jurisdiction coordination.

Neighborhood Scale

6. Minimize dead-end streets
Promote a connected street grid as two ways
out increase public safety.

7. Foster places of refuge and neighborhood
fuel reduction
Identify sites to shelter in place, such as local
parks, and actively reduce the fuel load across
neighborhoods.

Lot Scale

8. Require defensible space
Minimize combustible material within 100 feet
of homes and other primary structures.

9. Codify fire resistant construction (thermal
shell)
Mandate fire hardening for residences, businesses, and institutions.

10. Encourage aggressive code enforcement
Support the detection of unnecessary wildfire
risk (fuel buildup) and enforcement of violations per local codes. 67 10 / Wildfire Adaptation Principles LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE 68 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Engagement Process / 11
Engagement
Process
69 12 Engagement Process / Engagement Recap LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE In the four years since the 2018 Camp Fire, residents, community leaders, and Town of Paradise staff have worked diligently to rebuild their beloved community with the Long-Term Recovery
Plan (LTRP) as the guiding document. To honor
the huge impacts of individual and community rebuilding work, this update to the LTRP is intended to parallel the original process with an extensive,
resident-driven engagement and planning effort.

The plan updates and proposed new recovery
projects included in this document are a product
of community and stakeholder input received
during an extensive engagement process that
included an online survey, stakeholder and town
staff interviews, a virtual listening session, and a
drop-in open house.

Documentation of this engagement process and
the specific survey responses received from residents can be found in the appendix.

Community is at the heart of the recovery process
with residents paving the way to rebuilding.

ENGAGEMENT RECAP
Screenshot from the
Online Survey
70 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Engagement Process / Engagement Recap 13 In-Person Open House
April 28, 2022
71 14 Engagement Process / Engagement Recap LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE the future. Community engagement during this
step included several town staff, stakeholder interviews, and an online survey for residents.

Step 2 – Testing continued the engagement process by solidifying the resident, stakeholder, and local leadership vision into a series of proposed
additional recovery projects that build on the
work of the original LTRP. Each proposed new
recovery project is related to one of the five categories from the 2019 vision — Safer, Welcoming, Stronger, Better, and Greener. During this step,
the new projects were made public to residents
and stakeholders through a virtual public meeting
and an in-person open house to gather feedback
and propose additional ideas.

Step 3 – Deciding is the final step, where proposed recovery projects were refined based on resident feedback and follow-up stakeholder
interviews. As a result, this document captures
residents’ ideas, visions, and goals for the future of
Paradise and is accompanied by a series of actionable recovery projects that will continue to push the Town of Paradise forward and build on the
incredible work of the last three years.

The town would like to acknowledge and thank
the many volunteers, residents, and local leaders
that made the community engagement process a
success and made it possible to continue growing
and moving forward.

The Planning Process
The planning process utilized in developing the
LTRPU included three steps:

1. Listening

2. Testing

3. Deciding
Step 1 – Listening utilized several strategies for
reaching and engaging the public in a conversation
regarding the recovery efforts of the last three
years and any additional new priorities moving
forward. The purpose of this step was to establish
a robust repository of work completed to date,
identify gaps still existing today, and pinpoint
what must be done to continue the momentum in
Screenshot from the
Online Survey
I’M HERE

TO LISTEN
72 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Engagement Process / Engagement Recap 15 Approaches to Engagement
The planning process utilized several engagement
methods to involve residents, stakeholders, and
local leadership in the LTRP process in 2022.

Stakeholder Interviews
Stakeholder interviews were conducted with town
staff, local leadership, and community stakeholders during the Listening and Deciding phases of the process. In the Listening Phase, stakeholders
helped to provide insight on the work completed
to date, offered updates to the original 39 recovery projects, and proposed new projects for the update. Over 25 stakeholder interviews were
conducted with individuals identified as Leads or
Supporting Partners for one or more of the initial
39 recovery projects. In the Deciding Phase, stakeholders reviewed the refined recovery projects, offered recommendations for intended partnerships and funding sources, and established timelines for
projected completion.

Online Survey
While the last four years have brought many
residents back to the Town of Paradise and a few
new residents who did not live in town before the
Camp Fire, many residents are still displaced as
they work to rebuild their homes. Additionally,
the COVID-19 Pandemic reshaped community engagement processes globally. Therefore, an online survey was distributed to connect with existing
and potential future residents to maximize virtual
engagement. This survey was distributed during
the Listening Phase of the process. It included
Questions about rebuilding progress and
future priorities? The Town of Paradise will be
hosting a Zoom Community Meeting to share
survey results and discuss the recovery focus
moving forward. Please participate — we need
to hear from you!
Click the link below to join the zoom meeting.

The Town of Paradise will be hosting an inperson open house meeting at the Paradise Alliance Church gymnasium. Come prepared
to indicate your preference for new recovery
projects (taken from survey results) and add
your ideas to the mix!
We look forward to seeing you in person!

ZOOM COMMUNITY MEETING IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, April 27 Thursday, April 28
www.MakeItParadise.org
6:00 - 7:30 PM (via zoom) 6:00 - 8:00 PM (in-person)

PARADISE ALLIANCE CHURCH
6491 Clark Road
Paradise, California 95969
bit.ly/ParadiseCommunityMeeting
*Please note this link is case sensitive

PARADISE PROGRESS

AND NEW PRIORITIES
We want to hear from you!
3 years into recovery, a lot has changed! The Town of Paradise is updating our Long-Term Community Recovery Plan, originally adopted in June 2019, to reflect all the changes and lessons learned in our community. over 30 questions on various topics, including
status as a resident of Paradise, reflections on the
rebuilding to date, top priorities for rebuilding
into the future, and unmet needs. Just under 1,200
responses were received; 75% of those responses
were from current Paradise residents or former
residents planning on returning.

Virtual Listening Session and
In-Person Drop-In Open House
During the Testing Phase of the engagement
process, two public meeting options were offered
— one as a virtual meeting via Zoom and the other
as an in-person drop-in open house. Over 250
residents were engaged across both meetings,
with the assistance of over a dozen facilitators.

Conversations during the Virtual Public Meeting
focused on presenting the survey results from
the Listening Phase. In contrast, the In-Person
Drop-In Open House focused on gathering input
on the proposed new recovery projects. Feedback
from both of these public meetings helped shape
and refine the proposed recovery projects while
adding to the list of necessary action items to see
the town continue to recover and flourish.
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Recovery Projects
Photo Provided by Stephen Klessel of Rebuild Paradise Foundation 75 18 Recovery Projects / Overview of Recovery Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE

OVERVIEW OF RECOVERY PROJECTS
The Long-Term Recovery Plan (LTRP) is a guide for
the Town of Paradise to use throughout the longterm recovery effort. The following pages contain the recovery projects, which make up the LTRP.

These projects have been identified by the town
and its residents as vital and necessary for the
rebuilding and recovery of the community.

Each of the projects has a project lead and additional project partners where applicable. The project lead acts as a champion for the initiative, charged
with the task of seeing the project through implementation and coordinating the necessary partners, funding sources, and action steps required to reach
completion. In this document, recovery projects are
organized based on where the town will initially
focus their attention:
• Town-led Recovery Projects are those which
town staff will be responsible for taking action
on. These projects are largely Tier 1 priority,
meaning that they are most critical to the
town’s long-term recovery. They have been singled out to focus on first. • Partner-led Recovery Projects are those which
will be championed by various individuals,
agencies, and organizations whose knowledge
is directly applicable to each respective project.

These projects range from Tier 1 to Tier 3 level
of priority. Where the town is involved, these
projects will be a secondary focus.

In addition to being organized based on project
leads, recovery projects are keyed to the five categories of the Community Vision. A colored circle in the upper right-hand corner of each recovery
project page identifies which of the five categories
the project falls under. Those categories are as
follows:
• Welcoming (Red)
• Safer (Yellow)
• Stronger (Purple)
• Better (Blue)
• Greener (Green)
The LTRP should be viewed as an overall conceptual community vision and blueprint for rebuilding the town. While the recovery projects have all been identified as potential avenues for recovery
and rebuilding, the specifics and designs of each
can and will evolve over time.
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WELCOMING
After the Camp Fire, Paradise’s residents faced
tough decisions to return and rebuild their
community or, in some cases, relocate elsewhere.

Those that have returned have made enormous
strides in rebuilding damaged and lost homes,
advocating for affordability, and implementing
better safety measures. Two years post-fire, the
immediate need for housing has been met. As Paradise looks to the future and begins to grow with new residents, the types of support needed must
evolve. Focusing on the future of homeownership,
rentership, and housing affordability is paramount
in creating a welcoming Paradise.
77 20 Recovery Projects / Safer LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE SAFER
Reducing Paradise’s vulnerability by making the
environment safer is obviously a top priority following the Camp Fire. The original recovery plan focused primarily on the immediate safety needs
of residents; today, many efforts to make Paradise
safer continue or have evolved to meet residents’
changing needs.

This category of Recovery Projects continues to
prioritize the safety of Paradise residents and
acts as a model of a progressive, resilient, fire safe
California town.
78 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Stronger 21

STRONGER
As residents return to Paradise, the need for a
stronger business community has grown. Supporting local small businesses and providing job training are new priorities in addition to strengthening and diversifying the local economy.
79 22 Recovery Projects / Better LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE BETTER
Many new opportunities to improve Paradise have
emerged due to the rebuilding process that has
been underway since the Camp Fire. Addressing
old and new cultural and infrastructural challenges is a critical aspect in recovery, creating a healthier, more resilient Paradise for residents.
80 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Greener 23

GREENER
The beauty, strength, and endurance of Paradise
are unparalleled. As rebuilding efforts progress,
sustainability has emerged as a top priority, with
Paradise at the forefront of innovative resiliency
projects nationwide. Small changes can have big
impacts, so the focus of this section has evolved
from more technological solutions to behavioral
and beautification efforts.
81 24 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE

TOWN-LED PROJECTS
Recommended Recovery Projects
• Building Resiliency Center (BRC)
• Supporting Homeowners
• Residential Codes and Standards
• New Insurance Alternatives
• Support for First-Time Homebuyers
• Standing Burned Trees on Private Property
• Emergency Notification System
• Evacuation Routes
• Interconnected Path System
• Missing Road Segments
• Long Dead-End Streets
• Underground Utilities
• Fuels Management Plan
• New Fire Station 82
• Prioritizing Road Reconstruction
• Firesafe Building Standards
• Sustainable Fiscal Model
• Sewer System
• Walkable Downtown
• Planning and Zoning
• Walkability & Bikability
• Beautification And Ecology
• Contractor Accountability
Town-led projects are those which the town leadership has identified as a responsibility of the local government to champion and support through
completion. The majority of these projects have a
Tier 1 recovery priority. They have been singled
out to focus on first.
• Resident Fire Safe Education
• Economic Development Strategy
• High-Speed Data Network
• Support for Mom-and-Pop Businesses
• 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
• Sustainable Stormwater and Drainage
• Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Building Programs
• New Civic Center
• Opportunity Zone
Bold indicates added recovery project
82 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 25

COMPLETED
RP 01
The building which houses the Building Resiliency Center (BRC), was donated to the town by Bank of America. The
structure sustained only minor roof damage during the
Camp Fire but has since been repaired and undergone
modest improvements.

The BRC, or “Brick” as it’s been nicknamed, is a onestop shop for all building resources. It allows residents and contractors to talk face-to-face with experts to get questions answered on the spot. Since opening, representatives from the Town of Paradise, Butte County, Cal OES, the State Licensing Board, PG&E, and several other agencies have been available on various days to answer
questions and process permits and forms. In addition,
resources are available to assist with financing and grant applications, as well as representatives of the Housing Advocacy Center. Rebuild Advocates have also offered
free-of-charge services to assist with rebuilding, insurance, and finances.

Cost Estimate
• Butte Strong $346,953
• USDA Grant $148,300
• ATT $20,000
• Total $515,253
Resources
• USDA
• EDA
• North Valley Community Foundation

BUILDING RESILIENCY CENTER (BRC)
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 35 RP 01
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
This project focuses on providing help to homeowners
during the rebuilding process and has a Tier 1 recovery priority. Housing reconstruction can be optimized if residents have access to comprehensive housing services at a single location, including information on permitting, counseling, financing, inspection, and rebuilding options.

Project Description
Paradise should create a “one-stop shop” for permits and housing resources.

The town is increasing the capacity of the building permit department. Plans will be evaluated for ordinance, building code, and Wildland-Urban Interface compliance. The goal is to respond to building permits within an average of five days.

In support of the expanded permit counter, housing counseling and finance specialists, such as HUD and other funding/granting stakeholders, should be co-located.

Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Retrofit the former Bank of America building to accommodate the Resiliency Permit & Housing Resource Center • Hire a coordinator to run the facility and help shepherd residents through the rebuilding process
• Relocate appropriate town and 4Leaf staff (initial 4Leaf contract term is for 3 years) from Town Hall to the new facility
• Invite the appropriate governmental agencies and private stakeholders to share the office space Cost Estimate
Increased permit center capacity To be determined
Coordinator position To be determined
Retrofit former Bank of
America building To be determined
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment To be determined
Potential Resources
• Banking Partners
• Butte Strong Fund
• California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES)
• CalHome Program
• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Home
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• State Insurance Commissioner
• Town of Paradise
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)

RESILIENCY PERMIT & HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
Return on Investment
Residents will benefit from the simplified access to
resources, added transparency and improved convenience. Also, the town should see accelerated home starts and enhanced coordination among the housing
partners.

Timeline
0 to 2 years
83 26 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 02 SUPPORTING HOMEOWNERS

SUPERSEDED
Update
This recovery project has been superseded by Firesafe
Building Standards
36 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLAN RP 02
Recovery Project Priority
Tier 1
This project focuses on aiding homeowners to make
homes more ignition-resistant. The project has a Tier 1 recovery priority. Community-wide resilience can be
increased if more buildings in Paradise exceed the fire regulations.

Project Description
The Town of Paradise should apply for funding to make
grants available to homeowners and property owners to
rebuild homes and buildings with ignition resistant building materials that exceed the minimum standards and requirements. Eligible projects (such as roofs, windows, siding, or foundations) would need to exceed current
applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Funding would be dependent on the state (Cal OES) being awarded a federal FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant. If successful, grants of up to $25,000 per household could be available, depending on the federal and state award.

Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Submit a notice of interest to Cal OES (complete)
• Submit a sub-application to Cal OES, so that Cal OES
can apply for the grant from FEMA (in process)
• If the grant is awarded:
– Work with Cal OES and FEMA to determine what
types of projects and improvements will be eligible
for funding
– Establish an intake, vetting, and approval process for applications
– Advertise the available funding and application process to residents Cost Estimate
Available grant funding (max) $25,000/homeowner
Cost of application Minimal to the town
Return on Investment
Assists homeowners in exceeding the building standards, resulting in a stronger, more fire-resilient community.

Potential Resources
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Timeline
1 year

SUPPORTING HOMEOWNERS
84 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 27 RP 03 RESIDENTIAL CODES AND STANDARDS
Wildland-Urban Interface Requirements
Please see Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Codes and Standards. The information above is based on CCR Title 24: California Building Code: Chapter 7A and CCR Title 24: California Building Code: Chapter 15.

Note that the state updates this code from time to time.

1. Fire-retardant (Class A) roofing material

2. Fire-resistant roof and attic vents

3. Noncombustible or ignition-resistant decking

4. Noncombustible or ignition-resistant doors

5. Tempered glass windows

6. Noncombustible or ignition-resistant cladding

7. Enclosed underfloor areas

8. Shield gutters to prevent build up of plant debris
1 2
3 3
8 4
6 5
5 Paradise is in a very high fire hazard area. New construction must follow CA's 2 6 7
Please see readyforwildfire.org (CalFire). The information above is based on California Public Resources Code Sec. 4291 and CCR Title 14: Natural Resources: 1299.03 and General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space by State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Note that the state updates this code from time to time.

Zone 1: 0 to 30 feet from house or to property line

1. Separate trees and shrubs from other flammable items.

2. Remove dead plants, grass, and weeds.

3. Remove any tree branches that overhang your roof, keep dead branches at least 10 feet from your chimney, and maintain the roof free of leaves, needles, and other vegetative materials.

4. Prune or remove flammable plants or shrubs near windows.

5. Remove vegetation or flammable items from around and under decks.

6. Trim trees to keep branches 10 feet away from other trees.

Zone 2: 30 to 100 feet from house or to property line

7. Create horizontal space between shrubs and trees.

8. Keep lawns trimmed down to 4 inches.

9. Remove fallen debris from below trees if it’s more than 3 inches deep.

10. Remove all branches below 6 feet above ground from all large trees (Zone 1 and 2).

11. Use fire-resistant accessory structures and fencing (Zone 1 and 2). 1 2
3 4
5 7
8 12
9 10
11 6
Zone 1
Zone 2
If you own or maintain a home in Paradise, you are required to Maintain Defensible Space
“ 100 Feet of
Defensible Space
is the Law”

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The level of priority remains Tier 1. Hardening building envelopes combined with aggressive fuel reduction both
increases safety and reduces insurance premiums.

Project Description
Residential codes and standards have been updated and
additional measures are planned. This includes:
• Addition to the Paradise code of the Wildfire Prepared Home Standard and mandatory annual site inspections
• Planned consideration for addition to the code of
Wildfire Prepared Multifamily and Wildfire Prepared
Community Standards.
• Pending completion of updated design standards for
downtown and other commercially zoned properties.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Additional Action Steps
• Council to consider adoption of Wildfire Prepared
Multifamily and Wildfire Prepared Community
Standards
• Continue to seek long-term funding for increased code inspection and enforcement
• Use town staff or a grant to develop/update landscape design guidelines
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
• To be determined
Potential Resources
• Transportation Master Plan Grant (design standards)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG)
• Town of Paradise
Return on Investment
Certainty about future standards, resiliency through
maintenance, and increased safety through education.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
0 to 3 years
85 28 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 04
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The lack of insurance alternatives and rising insurance costs make New Insurance Alternatives a Tier 1 recovery priority.

Project Description
Identify new insurance alternatives beyond the California Fair Plan. The town was awarded a Technical Assistance
Grant (TAG), administered by LISC, to grapple with this and related challenges. Proceeds were used to procure
RCAC and a supporting team of experts to work on this
initiative. Goals include reduction of wildfire risk, developing insurance alternatives, and pushing for supporting legislation. Key components of this study include risk analysis and modeling to establish a direct correlation between Paradise’s fire safe measures and reduced wildfire risk.

Recommendations are due in February 2023. One new
insurance option being considered is community-based
insurance (self-insurance pool).

California’s Insurance Commissioner is advancing legislation related to the IBHS Prepared Home Standards that would further broaden insurance choices for homeowners.

Long-term inspection and enforcement must also be
addressed as fire risk can increase over time without
proper maintenance.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partner
RCAC
Action Steps
• Complete RCAC study
• Continue risk modeling to measure metrics that support reduced fire risk
• Implement risk reduction projects at the building and community scale
• Track and support state legislation related to expanding insurance options
• Identify sources of subsidy for long-term inspection and enforcement
Cost Estimate
Long-term inspection
and enforcement To be determined
Potential Resources
Other
Return on Investment
Removing a major hurdle to rebuilding.

Timeline
0 to 5 years

NEW INSURANCE ALTERNATIVES
ADDED
86 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 29 RP 05
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Restoring options for first time homebuyers is a Tier 1 recovery priority.

Project Description
Find new tools to allow first-time homebuyers to purchase a home. Traditional first-time homebuyer programs are
limited to acquisition of an existing unit that meets health and safety code standards and to households earning
120% or less of local Area Median Income (AMI). Most
available units in Paradise are newly built and priced
above 120% of Butte County AMI. This mismatch is stifling aspiring first-time home buyers in Paradise.

The town oversees a variety of programs for first-time
homebuyers, including down payment assistance.

Additionally, HUD and the state provided the town with a down payment assistance waiver to increase assistance
limits in recognition of higher post-fire home prices.

CalHome disaster loan assistance is also available for
qualifying fire affected renters and owners, with priority up to 120% AMI.

The tools exist to help would-be buyers if regulations and home inventory can be brought into aligned.

Note that the Community Housing Improvement Program
(CHIP) and Habitat for Humanity both have programs for
households earning less than 60% AMI.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Town to continue working with HCD to find a solution to the acquisition of an existing home requirement
• Town to encourage contractors to offer smaller, more
affordable homes that fall at or below 120% of AMI
Cost Estimate
Retrofits To be determined
Potential Resources
• HUD
• CalHome
• Foundations
Return on Investment
Expanding housing opportunities and choices.

Timeline
0 to 3 years

SUPPORT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
ADDED
87 30 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 06
GreenBiz

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Hazard trees are still Tier 1 priority.

Project Description
Since the 2019 LTRP Report, the hazard tree and debris
removal programs oversaw the removal of millions of
tons of debris and thousands of hazardous trees that
were a threat to fall into public and eligible private roads.

Of the thousands of standing burned trees have been
felled, some still await removal. Others remain standing, posing a threat to the safety of residents. It is imperative to the safety and beauty of Paradise that hazard trees be removed.

There are four categories of hazard trees that must be
considered separately.

Category 1: Hazard trees on public property that are a
threat to the public/public improved property. Category 1 trees were mostly removed in the immediate emergency
response to the Camp Fire to allow safe repopulation.

Category 2: Hazard trees on private property that are a threat to the CalRecycle debris removal effort and/or the CalRecycle crews and the public right-of-way. Category 2 trees were mostly removed in the secondary response to
the Camp Fire to allow for the safe removal of fire debris.

Category 3: Hazard trees on private property that are
a threat to the public right-of-way/improved property
and private roads that are served by Northern Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS). These trees were removed
through the FEMA Public Assistance “Government
Hazard Tree Removal Program” or the Private Hazard
Tree Removal Program.

Category 4: Hazard trees on private property that
constitute a threat to abutting or private property. The Category 4 tree removal program phase 1 (assessment)
was recently approved through FEMA/CalOES. Category
4 trees are a very broad range of trees. The category is defined as hazard trees on private property that constitute a fire hazard and includes trees that are a threat to rights-of-way on private roads not served by NRWS, trees that are a threat to living or work areas, and trees that are on the “back forty” of private property, which greatly increase the risk of fire in the community as well as the risk of bark beetle infestation.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Additional Action Steps
Continue efforts to remove standing burned trees with
the Public Assistance Program, the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program, and the Right of Entry program

HAZARD TREES
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
• Category 1: $509,932
• Category 2: $17,573
• Category 3: $1,200,655
(Town’s cost, not overall program cost)
• Category 4: Total requested: $11,747,128
– Phase 1 (Assessment) approved $801,082
– Phase 2 (removal) pending approval
Potential Resources
• Public Assistance (PA): Categories 1-3
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Category 4
Return on Investment
• Removing an obstacle to reconstruction
• Reduction of an extreme fire hazard
• Health and safety of the region
Timeline
0 to 2 years
88 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 31 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM RP 07

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The Emergency Notification System recovery project
remains a Tier 1 priority.

Project Description
Establish a multi-layered/redundant emergency notification system in addition to the existing voluntary Code Red notification system. The phase I feasibility study, environmental clearance, and CEQA are all completed. Also, the town has received federal approval from FEMA that has
launched the project toward construction. 21 towers will be constructed across the town as the basis of an audible system. Residents will be able to hear it from anywhere in Paradise – could be a horn blast or an audible signal. The operational target date is summer 2023.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Additional Action Steps
Construction
Cost Estimate
• Not to exceed $2.9 million
Potential Resources
• Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
administered in partnership with CalOES (75%)
• CDBG-DR Infrastructure funding 25% match
Return on Investment
Regaining public trust and the built-in safety that comes with a redundant system
Timeline (2022 and forward)
0 to 1 year
89 32 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE

UPDATED
EVACUATION ROUTES RP 08
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Evacuation routes in Paradise are the main roads into and out of town. They were tested in the Camp Fire. Residents ranked improvements as a Tier 1 priority.

Project Description
All roads in Paradise serve as either primary or secondary ingress/egress routes. The Town of Paradise, through
a $1.8M grant funded by the Economic Development
Administration, commissioned a comprehensive
Transportation Master Plan (TMP) between 2020 and
2022. The TMP combined community feedback, regional
coordination and independent technical analysis to formulate appropriate recommendations which could benefit the town in future evacuation scenarios.

Specifically, the TMP recommended over 50 infrastructure projects which could benefit emergency evacuation in some manner. These projects are estimated to exceed
$600M in total cost. Further the TMP also identified
crucial policies and programs the town could implement.

Two such decisions include the removal of roadway medians/islands where appropriate and the reconfiguration of Skyway between Pearson Road and Elliott Road.

The Transportation Master Plan also positioned the Town of Paradise to submit projects for consideration in the 2018 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Program administered by
California Housing & Community Development (HCD).

This program made $317M available to 2018 Wildfire
affected communities for the purposes of supporting
recovery through the implementation of critically needed projects. In late August 2022, the Town of Paradise was notified its allocation of these funds would be $199M. In September, the Town Council approved a plan to fund the development of specific evacuation route projects, highlighted below:
• Pentz Road Widening, $73M: Widens Pentz Road
between Pearson Road and Skyway complete with
center two-way left turn lane and Class I multi-use bike path, which can double as an evacuation asset.
• Skyway Widening, $15M: Widens Skyway between
Bille Road and Wagstaff Road to increase overall capacity of the critical arterial.

These projects each require extensive work to advance
to construction, however, if maintained as a community
priority could reach completion milestones between
2025–2028.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Implement CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects
• Secure additional funding for future efforts
Cost Estimate
$500M+ for remaining projects and recommendations
Potential Resources
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
• Federal Highways Administration (FHWA)
• Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Return on Investment
Increased life safety and housing activity
Timeline
Approved projects 2022–2028
Future projects 2022–2052
90 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 33 INTERCONNECTED PATH SYSTEM RP 09

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The proposed path system focuses on increasing capacity along main ingress and egress routes in the event of an emergency evacuation. The level of priority is Tier 1.

Project Description
Immediately following the 2018 Camp Fire, it was recognized that Class I multi-use bike paths should be incorporated into future infrastructure plans for the town.

These paths support daily activities in community living for pedestrians and bicyclists alike while also serving as potential evacuation assets in future emergencies.

Through a $1.8M grant funded by the Economic
Development Administration, the Town of Paradise
commissioned a comprehensive Transportation Master
Plan (TMP) between 2020 and 2022. The TMP combined community feedback, regional coordination, and independent technical analysis to formulate appropriate recommendations which could benefit the town in future
evacuation scenarios and create an interconnected
path system. The TMP recommends Class I bike-ped
pathways along the following critical corridors: Skyway, Clark, Sawmill Pentz, Wagstaff, Bille, Elliott, Valley View, Pearson, Roe, Oliver, and Neal.

The TMP’s overall interconnected path recommendation
map can be found to the right:

This program made $317M available to 2018 Wildfire
affected communities to support recovery by implementing critically needed projects. In late August 2022, the Town of Paradise was notified that its allocation of these funds would be $199M. In September, the Town Council
approved a plan to fund the development of specific evacuation route projects, highlighted below:
• Pentz Road Widening, $73M: Widens Pentz Road
between Pearson Road and Skyway, complete with
center two-way left turn lane and Class I multi-use bike path.
• The Town of Paradise also has four pending applications through the Active Transportation Program administered by Caltrans — proposing Class I Bike
Paths along Oliver, Neal, Pentz, and Skyway.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Implement CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects
• Secure additional funding for future efforts
Cost Estimate
$200M+ for remaining projects and recommendations
Potential Resources
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
• Federal Highways Administration (FHWA)
• Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Return on Investment
Increased life safety and housing activity
Timeline
Approved projects 2022–2028
Future projects 2022–2052
91 34 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE

UPDATED
MISSING ROAD SEGMENTS RP 10
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Completing the primary road network is a Tier 1 priority as it is central to improving evacuation alternatives.

Specifically, the TMP recommended over 50 infrastructure projects which could benefit emergency evacuation in some manner. These projects are estimated to exceed
$600M in total cost.

This program made $317M available to 2018 Wildfire
affected communities for the purposes of supporting
recovery through the implementation of critically needed projects. In late August 2022, the Town of Paradise was notified its allocation of these funds would be $199M. In September, the Town Council approved a plan to fund the development of specific missing road segment projects,
highlighted below:
• Roe Road Phase 1, $60.4M: Connects Pentz Road to
Edgewood Lane, Sawmill Road and South Libby Road.
• Elliott/Nunneley Road Extension, $7M: Extends one
of the two roadways from easterly terminus to Pentz
Road, providing critical circulation benefits in future emergencies from or to the Pentz Road corridor.
• Forest Service Lane Extension, $1.7M: Converts an
existing private road to public road standards and
extension to Skyway benefiting daily emergency
response from CalFire as well as improved circulation
during emergencies.

These projects each require extensive work to advance
to construction, however, if maintained as a community
priority could reach completion milestones between
2025–2028.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Implement CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects
• Secure additional funding for future efforts
Cost Estimate
$500M+ for remaining projects and recommendations
Potential Resources
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
• Federal Highways Administration (FHWA)
• Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Return on Investment
Increased life safety and housing activity
Timeline
Approved projects 2022–2028
Future projects 2022–2052
92 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 35 LONG DEAD-END STREETS RP 11
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Establishing projects addressing long, dead end roads are crucial to the town’s recovery. In addition, a policy related to long dead-end streets goes hand in hand with fire and life safety. This is a Tier 1 priority.

Specifically, the TMP recommended over 50 infrastructure projects which could benefit emergency evacuation in some manner. These projects are estimated to exceed
$600M in total cost. Further the TMP also identified crucial policies and programs the town could implement.

This program made $317M available to 2018 Wildfire
affected communities for the purposes of supporting
recovery through the implementation of critically needed projects. In late August 2022, the Town of Paradise was notified its allocation of these funds would be $199M. In September, the Town Council approved a plan to fund the Roe Road Phase 1 Project at $60.4M. This project connects Pentz Road to Edgewood Lane, Sawmill Road and South Libby Road, three of the town’s longest dead-end
roads in Paradise. This project requires extensive work to advance to construction, however, if maintained as a community priority could reach completion milestones in 2028.

From a policy perspective staff will continue to review and advocate for incoming development projects to provide
maximum ingress and egress.

UPDATED
93 36 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES RP 12

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Overhead electric and communication lines were severely damaged in the fire. Undergrounding utilities to harden against future disasters is a Tier 1 community priority.

Project Description
In May 2019, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced
their intention to underground all distribution facilities in Paradise. In 2021, telecommunications companies further agreed to jointly trench with PG&E. This activity has a three-fold benefit to Paradise:
• Overall risk reduction of wildfire ignition as a result of wind, vehicle collisions or other events, and
• Improved evacuation certainty with no combustible
poles near road edges in the event of a wildfire
• Reduces the likelihood and/or impact of future Public Safety Power Shutoff events
Undergrounding of utilities in Paradise has mad significant progress in the last two years. Over 80 miles of work in Paradise has been complete and is nearing 50%
completion overall. 2025 remains the overall completion objective for the program.

The Town of Paradise remains in constant communication
for the organization and sequencing of undergrounding
efforts while working to ensure future road projects are not adversely affected.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partners
PG&E, Comcast, AT&T
Action Steps
Facilitate completion of the overall program while ensuring temporary construction impacts are minimized Cost Estimate
$200M+
Return on Investment
Increased life safety and utility resiliency
Timeline
Completion in 2025
94 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 37 FUELS MANAGEMENT PLAN RP 13

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Fuels management is a primary tool in reducing fire risk.

The direct link to fire safety and physical resiliency make this recovery project a Tier 1 priority.

Project Description
Updating the forest management plan and implementing
a town-wide fuels management plan could lower the fire
risk by reducing the fuel load. Sustainable funding should be secured to ensure that the fuel load is reduced every three years or less.

Lead
• Cal FIRE
• Paradise Fire Department
• Town of Paradise
• ISO (Insurance Service Office)
• Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council
• Butte County Fire Safe Council
• Paradise Zone Captains
• Civic Groups
• Butte County Office of Emergency Management
Action Steps
• Establish program parameters
– goals of the program
– structure of the program
– organizational responsibilities
• Establish funding source or incentive programs to offset costs to property owners • Increase staffing in code enforcement
• Create a GIS database of active, in progress fuels
reduction projects
• Partnership/contract with private vegetation management business • Collaborate with Fire Safe Councils, USFS, Cal FIRE and other governmental agencies
• Education program reinforcing community involvement
and responsibility
• Review current abatement process for efficiency and
effectiveness
Cost Estimate
Code enforcement positions
2 or 3 x $50,000/each $100,000–$150,000
Staff support cost $30,000
Fuels reduction implementation costs TBD
Voucher program for free green waste drop-off
days once a week when facility is working again
40 people x 2/mo x $10 average x 12 mo $9,600
Elderly low income and disabled defense space
assistance program
(can be volunteer driven or paid contractor)
200 homes/year x 5 hrs/home x $150/hr $150,000
Fuels reduction and forest thinning program
200 acres x $1,400/acre $280,000
Grazing
300 acres x $800/acre $240,000
Potential Resources
• Town of Paradise
• Fire Safe Council
• Vegetation Management Industry Professional
• USDA
• Cal FIRE
• Butte County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Butte County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Return on Investment
Reduction in fire risk through the management and lessening of combustible materials (fuel).

Timeline
0 to 3 years
Update Pending
95 38 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 14 NEW FIRE STATION 82

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
This project remains a Tier 1 priority project as the need is the same.

Project Description
The town has purchased a property at the corner of Pearson and Sawmill Roads. The goal is to locate New Station 82 on this site and potentially co-locate the public works corp yard.

The town needs to first go through a process to strategically spend insurance proceeds before committing to a plan as funds are limited.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Additional Action Steps
• Town process to confirm allocation of insurance proceeds • Design and construction
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
Design and construction $4,000,000
Potential Resources
• Insurance
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG)
• Public Assistance (PA)
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Return on Investment
Operational efficiencies, reduced response time, and overall fire protection.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
0 to 2 years
OLD STATION 82
96 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 39 Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The Town of Paradise has secured funding to rehabilitate all publicly owned roadways damaged by the Camp Fire.

Sequencing the road projects properly is a Tier 1 community priority.

Project Description
As Paradise rebuilds, the necessary reconstruction of
damaged roads has been a top priority. While the repairs have vastly improved quality of life, the phasing schedule of construction can be disruptive and has not been made available to the public.

This project acknowledges residents’ frustration with lack of communication by improving community awareness
on the reconstruction schedule. In response, the town has made a Paving Map available on their website and coordinate with PG&E, Comcast, AT&T, and PID to create an online interactive tool for residents to see the schedule for undergrounding on a street-by-street basis.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partners
PG&E, Comcast, AT&T, PID
Action Steps
• Coordinate with PG&E, Comcast, AT&T, and PID to
determine an accurate schedule
• Build a website and/or online interactive mapping tool to publicize the road reconstruction schedule
Cost Estimate
Minor
Timeline
Completion in 2022
PRIORITIZING ROAD RECONSTRUCTION RP 15
ADDED
This map aims to communicate the overall vision of roadway rehabilitation efforts along publicly owned and maintained roads in Paradise.

Paradise Paving Plan
Paradise Paving Plan
97 40 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Rising insurance premiums are an existential threat to
recovery. The relationship of this project to insurance costs makes it a Tier 1 recovery priority.

Project Description
Implement firesafe building standards beyond the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code to reduce fire risk and insurance rates. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has developed a new set of
guidelines called the Wildfire Prepared Home Standard
and are creating similar standards for multifamily buildings and communities. These standards are targeted at lowering insurance premiums and increasing the pool
of companies offering insurance in areas affected by
wildfire. The IBHS Home Standards were adopted by the
town in 2022. They require measures such as a 5-foot
non-combustible perimeter around the home and no
combustible fences within 5 feet of the home.

Owners of existing non-conforming homes and businesses will need financial assistance to meet the new standards and take advantage of long-term premium
reductions.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partner
IBHS
Action Steps
• Town to publisize adoption of IBHS Wildfire Prepared
Home Standards
• Town to consider adoption of Multi-family and
Community Standards once completed by IBHS
Cost Estimate
• Retrofit To be determined
• Long-term inspection
and enforcement To be determined
Potential Resources
• FEMA Mitigation Grant
• Owner Occupied Rehab/Reconstruction (OOR) Loan
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Return on Investment
Retrofitting existing buildings to adopted standards will make them more firesafe and could help reduce insurance premiums.

Timeline
0 to 3 years
FIRESAFE BUILDING STANDARDS RP 16
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98 PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 41 SUSTAINABLE FISCAL MODEL RP 17
Update
Securing gap funding and financing sources needed to
support the municipality’s operations until the tax base is restored has been completed. Revenue was backfilled from the State of California for the first two years ($10,000,000 total) along with insurance proceeds
($5,000,000). About 80% or $180,000,000 of the
town’s $270,000,000 settlement with PG&E will fund the
balance. MGT Partners did a long-term (25-year) fiscal
sustainable model that included projected revenues and
expenditures. The projections assumed a modest rebuild
rate. Part of the remaining 20% of the PG&E settlement is a safety net if revenue recovery doesn’t meet projections.

PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 47 RP 13
Recovery Project Priority
Tier 1
It is essential that the town continue to be a viable and strong local jurisdiction in the years following the disaster and into the future. Therefore, this project has a Tier 1 recovery priority.

Project Description
The Town of Paradise will experience an estimated loss
of tax revenue of $155 million over the next 20 years
due to loss of tax base. At the same time, the necessary response to the disaster has increased the required
resources and staff for the town to provide essential government services to facilitate recovery. Gap funding and financing sources will be needed to support the operations of the municipality, until the tax base is restored.

The town is continuing to evaluate the lost revenue and seeking support for gap funding.

Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Continue to analyze and collect data on estimated lost revenue to support funding requirements and determine what investments in town infrastructure can accelerate recovery
• Seek legislative support for gap funding (ongoing)
• Seek appropriate grant funding through public and private entities to facilitate and accelerate recovery.

Cost Estimate
Loss of tax revenue to be replaced $155 million
Cost to create plan $0
Potential Resources
• Town of Paradise
Return on Investment
Ensures the continuity of government for the town as a
viable and strong local jurisdiction.

Timeline
0 to 15 years

SUSTAINABLE FISCAL MODEL

COMPLETED
99 42 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE SEWER SYSTEM RP 18

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The sewer system is a primary community priority and is therefore classified as a Tier 1 project.

Project Description
For a number of years, the town has pursued a municipal solution for wastewater treatment to address failed septic systems that have degraded local groundwater quality
and constrained affordable housing, essential community services, and related economic growth. Reliance on septic systems has resulted in two areas of concern: environmental impacts and economic impediments. Failed septic systems release untreated wastewater into groundwater
or ground surface, resulting in environmental degradation and public health risk due to water contamination or exposure to untreated wastewater. Economically, the lack of a sewer system has suppressed the development of a
sustainable business community by limiting the size and types of businesses that can affordably operate in the
community. Development of affordable and workforce
housing has also been hindered as larger housing facilities require more sewer treatment capacity than a traditional septic system can provide within the available parcel
sizes. As a result of these concerns, the town worked
diligently for more than 50 years, even prior to its incorporation in 1979, to identify a feasible wastewater treatment solution for the community, with a priority to provide service to those commercial and densely populated residential areas with failed and failing septic systems.

Three primary objectives and associated goals drove the development of the Paradise Sewer Project as it exists in 2022:
• Provide long-term, efficient, reliable treatment of
wastewater in a cost-effective, environmentally beneficial manner to current and returning town residents, in a manner acceptable to the RWQCB and other permitting agencies:
– Accommodate regrowth while reducing further environmental degradation of groundwater and surface water from failing septic systems
– Reduce the public health risk associated with failing septic systems
• Generate economic recovery by eliminating septic-related capacity limitations, as well as the general burden of on-site wastewater management for businesses:
– Promote the return or arrival of essential community
services and businesses by removing restrictions
caused by on-site septic systems
• Provide for the ability to construct and maintain affordable housing, specifically multi-family housing:
– Support centralizing affordable housing to Paradise’s urban core, along major evacuation routes
The Town of Paradise released its Program Environmental Impact Report in July 2022 and anticipates a Final version being considered in late 2022. The project aims to contract with the City of Chico for overall wastewater treatment services at their existing Water Pollution Control Plant. If approved, the town’s Sewer Service Area could generate 0.464 million gallons per day and be exported
to the City’s plant for treatment and disposal.
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 43 SEWER SYSTEM, CONT. RP 19

UPDATED
The Town of Paradise has secured $30M for the design
phase through California Housing & Community
Development using CDBG-DR funds.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partners
City of Chico
Potential Resources
• Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery Infrastructure
• State Water Board
• US Department of Agriculture
• California Environmental Protection Agency
• US Environmental Protection Agency
Action Steps
• Finalize environmental review
• Commence design
• Secure construction funding
• Construction
Cost Estimate
• $30M Design (secured)
• $182M Construction
Timeline
Completion in 2027
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44 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE WALKABLE DOWNTOWN RP 20

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Given that this project is a primary community priority and is currently being implemented, it is classified as a Tier 1 priority project.

Project Description
Design a walkable central business district (Skyway to the Community Park and Pearson to Elliot Road). The town
was awarded a grant before the fire to add sidewalks,
lighting, landscaping, and drainage facilities in this area.

Construction of the revitalized downtown is currently
underway, with completion expected by the end of 2023.

The project benefits will be many, including a new enticing environment for land and business owners alike — especially with the prospects of a future sewer system in 2027.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Implement CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects
• Secure additional funding for future efforts
Cost Estimate
$7M
Potential Resources
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Return on Investment
A safer and more convenient downtown for pedestrians.

Plus, expenditure of grant dollars that have already been secured.

Timeline
2022
KRCRTV
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(TR 1/3) Town Residential - 1/3 acre minimum
(TR 1/2) Town Residential - 1/2 acre minimum
(TR 1) Town Residential - 1 acre minimum
(MF) Multiple Family Residential
(NC) Neighborhood Commercial
(CB) Central Business
(CC) Community Commercial
(CF) Community Facilities
(CS) Community Service
(IS) Industrial Service
(PD) Planned Development
(RR 1/2) Rural Residential - 1/2 acre minimum
(RR 2/3) Rural Residential - 2/3 acre minimum
(RR 1) Rural Residential - 1 acre minimum
(RC) Resource Conservation
(AG 10) Agricultural - 10 acre minimum
(AR 1) Agricultural Residential - 1 acre minimum
(AR 3) Agricultural Residential - 3 acre minimum
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PARADISE ZONING MAP
PARADISE RECOVERY PLAN / PARADISE, CALIFORNIA / 18 MARCH 2019 / Town of Paradise • Update General Plan: to ensure vertical consistency
between the general plan and zoning, begin with preparing the general plan. • Update Zoning Code: Because zoning codes direct the
more fine-grained details about a local agency’s framework for development, the zoning code should also be drafted closely in tandem with the general plan.

Cost Estimate
$2–$3 million
(This may vary depending on the scope and potential
phasing, but it is anticipated that many special studies will be needed. It is also likely that a phased approach for a general plan update may be more costly than a comprehensive update.) Potential Resources
• SB 2 Planning Grants (housing) — this can include
updates to the Housing Element but you have to
already have a compliant Housing Element to receive
funds.
• Prop 68 grants for parks
• Caltrans Transportation Planning Grants
• Community Development Block Grant — Disaster
Recovery (can be used for planning)
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Safety Element)
• USDA — Rural Development
• Economic Development Administration
• Environmental Protection Agency, Smart Growth
• Various other federal funds (DOT, EPA, USDA)
• Philanthropic funds
• CEQA guidance
– OPR website
– CNRA website
Return on Investment
Updating the future development goals to align with the current context and envisioned future land use patterns.

Timeline
3 to 5 years

PLANNING AND ZONING

CONTINUED
RP 21
Update
The General Plan update is proceeding on schedule.

This includes the Housing and Safety Elements, which
were sent to the state in June for their required review. A portion of the Housing Element was paid for by Prop 84
funds as it lays out policies for fire resiliency. The Health and Safety Code now incorporates the requirements
of the Wildfire Prepared Home Standard, discussed in
detail under the Firesafe Building Standards recovery
project. Also, a zoning overlay is being drafted to allow for increased density along the planned sewer line.

PLANNING AND ZONING

COMPLETED
50 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLAN RP 16
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Updating development goals and reaffirming land use
patterns is central to the recovery. This relates to promoting long-term health, safety, and welfare for the entire community. It needs to be done early in the recovery process to maximize value, making it a Tier 1 priority.

Project Description
Planning
Every local planning agency must adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of
the area within that agency’s jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65300) The general plan can be updated all at once or
element-by-element. However, if the latter approach is
taken, it is important to pay attention to any update that might trigger a requirement to update a separate element.

For example, updating two or more elements simultaneously may trigger development of an Environmental Justice element, or related goals, policies, and objectives (Gov. Code, § 65302). In another example: by 2022 (Gov.

Code, § 65302) climate considerations are required in the Safety Element, or by reference through other planning
documents. Before 2022, this provision is triggered by an update to a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and after 2022, by an update to the Housing Element — in either case
it is also triggered by an update to the Safety Element itself. Given the complexity of planning requirements, it is recommended to approach the general plan update comprehensively, especially in a recovery context. While not statutorily required beyond the Safety Element, it is also recommended that a climate risk assessment and feasible adaptation implementation measurements be integrated
throughout the general plan, providing a comprehensive
approach to building long-term community resilience. In addition, the general plan update should be a community-driven process that allows for meaningful community engagement and aligns local priorities and needs for postfire reconstruction.

Zoning
There must be consistency between the general plan
and zoning ordinances. Once a local agency has officially adopted a general plan, the various land uses authorized by the zoning ordinance must be compatible with the
objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs
specified in that general plan. (Gov. Code, § 65860)
When a zoning ordinance becomes inconsistent with a
general plan because of plan amendments, the ordinance
must be amended to be consistent with the general
plan. For those reasons, planning and zoning are best
addressed in a coordinated manner to ensure legal consistency. It is also good practice to update the general plan and any land use map revisions ahead of any permanent zoning ordinance to avoid spot-zoning. Temporary zoning provisions can allow for flexibility in order to facilitate recovery, clean-up, and rebuilding, but these time-limited provisions should not be considered permanent amendments to the zoning ordinance.

As to planning and zoning activities in general, the local lead agency must also consider whether the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) applies to the proposed activity.

Lead
• Town of Paradise

PLANNING AND ZONING
Partners
• Butte County Planning
• Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
• California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD)
• Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE) • Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• California Department of Conservation (DOC)
Action Steps
• Work with the Governor’s Office of Planning and
Research, and any other relevant state agencies, to
develop a general plan, zoning code, and environmental
compliance roadmap, including the appropriate scope
and timing for preparation of these documents. This
should include:
– Identifying technical assistance and capacity building resources for Town of Paradise planning staff
– Identify technical resources and data to support a
comprehensive climate vulnerability assessment,
including fire risk projections, and the development of feasible adaptation implementation measurements
– Coordination with Butte County, the Butte County
Associate of Governments, and the regional hazard
mitigation task force to receive updated population
study and hazard mitigation strategies
• Issue one or more RFPs for technical and community
engagement contracts to execute general plan and zoning updates.

Continued on next page
Housing and safety is the first of seven elements to be updated. The bulk of the work will start in 2023. This
recovery project is considered complete as the intent has been met.
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46 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Recovery Priority
Tier 1
This is a Tier 1 priority as it should parallel ongoing road reconstruction.

Project Description
The community survey revealed that many residents
would like to see the pedestrian and bike network expanded beyond the Interconnected Path System recovery project. This could include some combination of sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes branching off the primary path
network. Paradise is a rural community and to maintain
its unique character these elements should be used selectively. Still, opportunities exist to enhance the quality of life within neighborhoods through targeted implementation of this initiative.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Look for opportunities to extend the pedestrian and
bike network
• Identify potential funding sources
• Confirm proposed locations with Town Council and
Paradise residents
Cost Estimate
To be determined
Potential Resources
• Active Transportation Program (ATP)
Return on Investment
• Increased walkability and pedestrian/bike safety
Timeline
0 to 5 years
WALKABILITY & BIKABILITY RP 22
ADDED
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 47 Recovery Priority
Tier 1
This is a Tier 1 priority as it should be implemented with ongoing community adaptation measures.

Project Description
The town should work on new approaches to beautification and ecology given the postfire terrain and updated fire safety requirements. The fire decimated most of the local cultural landscape and pollinator population. A community character which was dominated by large trees has been replaced by vast open vistas. Safety requirements
now preclude foundation planting and trees within falling distance of public streets. Ground level fuels are also prohibited. These facts require rethinking how lots and the community should be planted. At the same time, plant
pallets need to be established to bring back the pollinators that support a balanced ecosystem and agriculture.

BEAUTIFICATION AND ECOLOGY RP 23
ADDED
Lead
Town of Paradise
Action Steps
Form an advisory committee to explore balancing the
requirements of fire safety with restoration of local ecology and beautification Cost Estimate
To be determined
Potential Resources
• Nature Conservancy
• American Society of Landscape Architects
• Paradise Garden Club
Return on Investment
Community pride and inviting the pollinators back along with former residents.

Timeline
0 to 5 years
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48 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 24
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
Given that there is an existing system that needs to be improved, Contractor Accountability is a Tier 2 recovery priority.

Project Description
Approximately one-third of survey respondents in
Paradise report that they have been taken advantage of by a contractor working on their property since the fire. The town should develop additional strategies for holding contractors accountable for the quality of their work, property damage, and failure to perform work. Quality construction is a cornerstone of fire safety and resident happiness.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partners
Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB)
Action Steps
• Have the CSLB step up enforcement efforts with more
frequent visits to Paradise.
• Provide owner/builder pulling their own permits with education materials from CSLB about contracting laws • Create an online forum for complaints
Cost Estimate
To be determined
Potential Resources
To be determined
Return on Investment
Restoration of resident confidence that contractors are being held to recognized industry standards.

Timeline
0 to 1 year

CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTABILITY
ADDED
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 49 Update
Blue Flamingo, in partnership with the Paradise Fire and Police Departments, spearheaded to initiatives to provide resident fire safe education to the Town of Paradise. Now utilized by CalFire on the state’s wildfire preparedness website — ReadyForWildfire.org — a video series called Ready, Set, Go was produced to instruct residents in the necessary wildfire preparedness measures to stay alert and protected in Wildland Urban Interface communities. In addition, the $30k grant supported printing collateral material with defensible space requirements, fridge magnets to help residents know their zone for evacuation purposes, and social media promotion of events and activities around wildfire safety and preparedness.

RP 25 RESIDENT FIRE SAFE EDUCATION

COMPLETED
52 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLAN RP 17
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
Fire safe education is a Tier 2 priority. With an unceasing need to stay in touch with current best practices, this program is important to the recovery.

Project Description
A perpetual education program could be established to
train residents on Cal FIRE’s guidelines and regulations on fire safe construction, landscaping, and defensible
space. Paradise should aspire to rebuild as a model fire safe town.

Lead
• Cal FIRE
• Paradise Fire Department
• Town of Paradise
• ISO (Insurance Service Office)
• Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council
• Butte County Fire Safe Council
• Paradise Zone Captains
• Civic Groups
• Butte County Office of Emergency Management
Action Steps
• Identify best fire safe practices by consulting with subject matter experts/professionals • Coordinate with surrounding stakeholders (Cal FIRE,
Fire Safe Councils, Butte County) when developing
educational curriculum to ensure a consistent message
throughout the Paradise area
• Determine who would be lead/coordinating agency,
department or group
• Identify distribution methods (videos, pamphlets, fliers, social media, community group, etc.)
Cost Estimate
Public cost, program information, defensible
space brochures, etc. $5,000
Printing and mailing town evacuation plan $10,000
Wildfire Ready Raccoon youth materials;
children’s book, trading card, promotion $5,000
Evacuation safety video, go bag materials,
and other social media outreach $10,000
Scotch broom weed wrench lending program
20 wrenches x $150/each $3,000
Community presentation materials —
projector, in-case of emergency booklets, etc. $1,500
Community training days on how to
safely reduce fuels with machinery
and equipment as well as safe pile
burning practices — 10 x $100 $1,000
Continuing education/professional
development for coordinator $5,000
Community outreach/program coordinator $50,000
Potential Resources
• NFPA
• Firewise USA
• California State Fire Marshal Office
• National Wildland Coordination Group — WildlandUrban Interface Mitigation Committee • National Institute of Technology
• Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
• Fire Safe Councils

RESIDENT FIRE SAFE EDUCATION
• Public relations firms (on how to roll out an effective program)
• Butte County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Butte County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Return on Investment
Increased resident awareness of the steps required to live safely in the Wildland-Urban Interface.

Timeline
0 to 3 years
Defensible space checklist produced by Blue Flamingo
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50 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY RP 26

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
An economic development strategy is related to recovery from the economic damage and restoring financial stability.

It is important to the recovery, still qualifying it as a Tier 2 priority.

Project Description
A non-residential market study was implemented as
part of the Transportation Master Plan and accepted by
Council in March 2022. This information is being shared with developers and businesses investing in Paradise. The next step will be a strategy for an Economic Development Plan to be prepared by the town in the Summer of 2023.

Lead
Town of Paradise (setting policy, direction, strategy, and leading programs and projects)
Additional Action Steps
• Creation of an Economic Development Plan to include
adoption of policy, direction, and strategy to go forward • Town identifies projects
Cost Estimate
Non-residential market study and development site map
$60,000
Economic Development Plan To be determined
Project Costs To be determined
Potential Resources
• Transportation Master Plan
• Study Cost: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) Program
Funding
• Economic Development Plan: U.S. Economic
Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Recovery
Funding
• Projects: Varies by nature of project
Return on Investment
Rebuilding the business and employment base.

Updated Timeline
• Study and Economic Development Plan: 0 to 1 year
• Projects: Varies
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 51 HIGH-SPEED DATA NETWORK RP 27

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
The high speed data network is a Tier 2 priority because it can provide residents and businesses with an improved internet connection, allowing them to communicate more
effectively, and it provides safer infrastructure for internet service distribution.

Project Description
The town should work with providers to make the fiber
optic network accessible to all residents and businesses as part of the infrastructure rebuilding effort. Undergrounding lines with other utilities would increase safety by preventing utility poles from blocking ingress and egress routes in an emergency. The image below right shows a diagram of
a potential fiber network design to reach all areas of town, including the main network elements.

Lead
• Town of Paradise
• Internet Service Providers (i.e. Comcast, AT&T, Level 3, MCI, and U.S. TelePacific Corp.)
• Northeastern California Connect Consortium
• CSU Chico
Action Steps
• Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement
• Assess potential partnership models
• Generate an asset inventory of publicly-owned assets
• Develop and implement local policies to reduce technical and economic barriers for broadband deployments • Assess different business models to provide fiber service (i.e., retail, wholesale, open access infrastructure) • Carry out a detailed fiber network design and engineering cost analysis • Carry out a market demand assessment
• Assess various financing options
Cost Estimate
Underground Fiber Deployment $3.7 million
(Shared Underground Cost)
Underground Fiber Deployment $11.4 million
(Standalone Deployment)
The first scenario ($3.7M) assumes this deployment
partners with a public utility (i.e., PG&E) in carrying out undergrounding deployments (trenching or excavating)
along the fiber routes, so fiber deployments could achieve up to 90% cost reduction in undergrounding cable placement. The second scenario ($11.4M) assumes the provider carries out the deployment as a standalone project.

Potential Resources
Based on rate of return and/or time horizon, potential
funding sources include the following:
• Private capital (i.e., equity, debt, internal funding) • Public-private partnerships (i.e., publicly owned/privately enabled, privately owned/publicly supported, joint ownership)
• Government assistance (i.e., Federal and State infrastructure grants, subsidies, loans, tax credits) • Upfront payment by target customers
Return on Investment
When combined with all other underground utilities, the high speed data network supports a utilities distribution which is safer and smarter for residents of and businesses in the Town of Paradise.

Timeline
0 to 5 years
Update Pending
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52 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Recovery Priority
Tier 2
Support for Mom-and-Pop Businesses is a Tier 2 priority as it is tied to construction of the sewer system.

Project Description
Support small, independent (and often family-owned)
businesses that lost their buildings in the fire and desire to return. The cost of rebuilding in Paradise far exceeds insurance proceeds making stick built new construction
cost prohibitive. This challenge is compounded by the fact that new commercial space must wait for implementation
of the sewer project.

Small businesses comprise 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S. and were the foundation of Ridge commerce before
the fire. They often rely on affordable costs in owned or leased older buildings to be competitive. Innovative solutions must be developed if displaced mom-and-pops are to return.

Lead
Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Partner
3-CORE
Action Steps
• Help match small, independent businesses seeking
commercial space with existing available space
• Get the sewer system fully funded and built
• Explore lowing new-build construction costs through
prefabricated and modular building systems
Cost Estimate
Not available
Potential Resources
• Conventional construction loans and mortgages
• The town is currently developing business assistance
programs utilizing ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan
Act). They expect to have the programs open for enrollment in December 2022. • Small Business Adminitration (SBA) loans
Return on Investment
• Restoration of a critical part of Paradise’s economy
Timeline
0 to 5 years
SUPPORT FOR MOM-AND-POP BUSINESSES RP 28
ADDED
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 53 RP 29 2019 BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 55 RP20
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
This project has a Tier 2 priority status. The 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards promotes sustainability
through updated green building requirements for new
construction and promotes financial stability by ensuring residents and property owners meet the requirements of
their insurance companies to receive adequate benefits.

Project Description
The Title 24-2019 standard will go into effect on January 1, 2020. These requirements for solar panels, energy efficient technologies, and sustainable construction methods are more stringent than ever. Embracing these standards for Title 24 buildings would provide residents and property owners with numerous financial benefits. First, residents and property owners would be able to claim the required improvements from their insurance companies if their policy incorporated this provision. Second, residents and property owners should see a savings on utility bills through the use of community renewable energy resources, like rooftop solar panels.

In order to achieve these benefits and successfully apply the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards to new
Title 24 construction, this project should:
• Provide certainty to get started on rebuilding now,
while eliminating future unknown costs for residents
Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Document and distribute a fact sheet, explaining the
2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards to residents
and property owners who are rebuilding
Cost Estimate
Not applicable
Potential Resources
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• Public Assistance (PA)
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Return on Investment
Upgraded building energy efficiency standards, when
implemented successfully, are designed to reduce the
utility cost burden on residents, promote the conservation of energy and water, and support fire safety through design.

Timeline
0 to 1 years
2019 BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
The effective date of the 2019 Building
Energy Efficiency Standards is
January 1, 2020
What are Building Energy Efficiency
Standards?
Building energy efficiency standards are designed to
reduce wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient or unnecessary consumption of energy, and enhance outdoor and indoor
environmental quality. The standards are adopted into the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 6). They apply to newly constructed buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings.

THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION | EFFICIENCY DIVISION
2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
MARCH 2018
Standards ensure that builders use the most energy efficient and energy conserving technologies and construction
practices, while being cost effective for homeowners over the 30-year lifespan of a building.

The California Energy Commission is responsible for
adopting, implementing and updating the standards every three years. Local city and county enforcement agencies have the authority to verify compliance with all applicable building codes including these standards.

How much energy will the 2019
standards save?
Single-family homes built with the 2019 standards will
use about 7 percent less energy due to energy efficiency measures versus those built under the 2016 standards. Once rooftop solar electricity generation is factored in, homes built under the 2019 standards will use about 53 percent less energy than those under the 2016 standards. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 700,000 metric tons
over three years, equivalent to taking 115,000 fossil fuel cars off the road. Nonresidential buildings will use about 30 percent less energy due mainly to lighting upgrades.

How much will the 2019 standards add
to the cost of a new home?
On average, the 2019 standards will increase the cost of constructing a new home by about $9,500 but will save
$19,000 in energy and maintenance costs over 30 years.

Based on a 30-year mortgage, the Energy Commission
estimates that the standards will add about $40 per month for the average home, but save consumers $80 per month
on heating, cooling and lighting bills.
“The buildings that Californians
buy and live in will operate very
efficiently while generating
their own clean energy. They
will cost less to operate, have
healthy indoor air and provide a
platform for ‘smart’ technologies
that will propel the state even
further down the road to a low
emissions future.”
- Commissioner Andrew McAllister
Update
This recovery project has been completed. Applicants
for building permits are now required to follow the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

COMPLETED
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54 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 30 SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE

RETIRED
Update
Sustainable Stormwater and Drainage has been retired as a stand-alone recovery project. The town is incorporating current best stormwater practices into the infrastructure and vertical development as Paradise is rebuilt.
56 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLAN RP 21
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
The level of priority is Tier 2. Most of the stormwater drainage system did not sustain physical damage in the
fire. However, it is still important to the recovery. Water quality can be significantly improved as the community is rebuilt.

Project Description
Sustainable stormwater and drainage investments would
decrease the quantity of runoff and improve the quality of water. A funded study would provide the town with critical information to make improvements, such as:
• Additional erosion control management to prevent erosion during recovery and protect the sensitive post-fire condition of the land
• Elimination of open ditches along evacuation routes
and all public roads to improve safety
• Detention basins and bioswales to slow down and clean stormwater before it reaches natural systems
Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• New Storm Drainage Master Plan (current plan is from
1979)
• Secure funding
• Town-wide capacity and resiliency implementation
based on Drainage Master Plan recommendations
Cost Estimate
Design and construction $250,000
Potential Resources
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• Public Assistance (PA)
Return on Investment
The town would have cleaner stormwater and improved
erosion control, including the reduction of open ditches, fast flowing water, and muddy runoff.

Timeline
0 to 5 years

SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 55 RP 31 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

RETIRED
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 57 RP22
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
The Sustainable Development project has a Tier 2 priority status. This project promotes sustainability through land and infrastructure development and management over a
long-term timeline as the town recovers and rebuilds.

Project Description
As Paradise rebuilds, the natural systems of the town are equally as important as the physically built infrastructure systems. Metric systems and ideas like the City Resilience Index could provide framework ideas and strategies
for sustainable development that would minimize the
negative impact of rebuilding on the natural systems of Paradise. While the City Resilience Index does not currently have an application for rural communities, the town could leverage a partnership with this agency and others like it to develop a toolkit for sustainable development in post-disaster areas.

To advance sustainable land development strategies, the town could:
• Seek incentives for low-impact and resilient design and land management
• Develop and adopt sustainable development standards
and guidelines
• Partner to educate residents about low-impact models
and options
Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Create partnerships with City Resilience Index, Cal OES Infrastructure Systems Recovery Support Function,
and others to develop standards and guidelines for
sustainable development in Paradise and other rural
communities
• Develop and distribute educational information on
sustainable land management and infrastructure development to residents • Secure funding and create incentives for residents and property owners who engage in sustainable infrastructure and development projects Cost Estimate
Not applicable
Potential Resources
• California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES) Infrastructure Systems Recovery Support
Function
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• Public Assistance (PA)
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
• U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
Return on Investment
Sustainable development strategies serve to support
resiliency and fire safe infrastructure, while also promoting the town as an exemplary rural community.

Timeline
0 to 5 years

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Update
The town is not pursuing Sustainable Development as originally conceived. However, many sustainability best practices are being incorporated into both infrastructure and residential construction per state and local regulations. 113
56 Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE RP 32 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PROGRAMS

RETIRED
Update
Given limited available funds, the town is prioritizing fire safety and building back over sustainable building programs.
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Recovery Priority
Tier 2
Sustainable Building Programs are a Tier 2 priority, as they demonstrate a willingness on the part of town leadership to invest in sustainable building practices for public buildings, recognizing the role that green design plays in promoting the town as a model, rural community during
its rebuilding and recovery process.

Project Description
The Town of Paradise has a unique opportunity to be a
model, rural community for fire safety and resiliency, as well as sustainability and green design. In the wake of the Camp Fire, the town should be a leader in fire-resistant and non-combustible building design. Throughout the rebuild and recovery effort, Paradise could become a destination for those who want to learn about these sustainable building strategies, including incorporation of LEED and USGBC principles in a rural context, application of California’s stringent energy efficiency standards, matching efforts of sustainability with affordability, and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) compliance and execution.

In order to achieve this, the Sustainable Building Programs recovery project should include:
• Designing and constructing public buildings to meet
stringent environmental and energy efficient standards
and certifications
• Seeking financial incentives for residential and commercial owners to invest in ignition-resistant building materials that exceed WUI requirements
Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Create partnerships with LEED, USGBC, and others to
develop standards and guidelines for sustainable and
green building in high fire hazard rural communities like Paradise
• Develop and distribute education information on how
individual residents and property owners can incorporate and benefit from sustainable, green, and fire safe design in the reconstruction of their homes and
businesses
• Provide residents and property owners with a resource list of local builders, contractors, material providers, and others who specialize in locally sourced materials
and are knowledgeable in green building design and
construction
• Secure funding to support sustainable building efforts • Create incentives for residents and property owners
who exceed WUI requirements
Cost Estimate
Not applicable
Potential Resources
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• Public Assistance (PA)
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PROGRAMS
Return on Investment
When residents and property owners use sustainable
building strategies and best green design practices,
homes and businesses are more likely to be fire safe, ignition-resistant, and energy efficient, promoting an overall safer, more resilient Paradise.

Timeline
0 to 5 years
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 57 RP 33 NEW CIVIC CENTER

RETIRED
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Town-Led Projects 59 RP 24
Recovery Priority
Tier 3
Building a new civic center is desirable for the recovery and would be a significant improvement. However, it is
not related to the fire damage. That requires this recovery project to be categorized as a Tier 3 priority.

Project Description
Town Hall should be co-located with police/fire in a
hardened facility. This building(s) could be located on town-owned property adjacent to the community park.

Creating a new civic center in the heart of the town would increase safety and bring these critical facilities, such as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), into conformance with Wildland-Urban Interface building regulations. It could also anchor the revitalization of downtown.

Hardening would include ignition-resistant building materials, commercial windows, defensible space standards, protected communications and power, and backup generators.

Lead
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Town of Paradise to conceptualize this facility in terms of program and performance requirements
• Town to apply for outside funding to do a feasibility study and cost estimate
• Town to apply for outside funding to build the new
facility
Cost Estimate
Feasibility study and cost estimate $150,000
30,000 SF facility (town hall/police/fire)
Soft costs $1,800,000–$2,200,000
Construction $15,000,000–$18,000,000
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment TBD
Potential Resources
• U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
• Emergency Management Grant Program (EMGP)
• Town of Paradise
Return on Investment
Safety that comes with a consolidated and hardened
Emergency Operations Center and hardened critical infrastructure. Centralized operational and communication efficiency.

Timeline
3 to 5 years

NEW CIVIC CENTER
Update
Town Council determined that the existing Town Hall and the new Building Resiliency Center are more than adequate to meet the town’s future needs. Therefore, a new civic center is not required.
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Recovery Priority
Tier 3
Paradise was not designated as an Opportunity Zone
before the fire, but may now qualify. This is desirable for recovery and as such is classified as a Tier 3 priority.

Project Description
The Opportunity Zone program was created to revitalize economically distressed communities using private investment rather than taxpayer dollars. By deferring capital gains for up to ten years, investors or groups of investors are incentivized to make long-term investments in areas that may historically have been underserved. While the Town of Paradise was not included in the first round of Opportunity Zone designations, it is possible the program could be
amended, at which time the town should explore eligibility.

Lead
• Town of Paradise
• 3CORE
Partners
• U.S. Senate
• State Legislature
• Butte County
• Local investors
• Local developers
• Accounts and financial advisors
Action Steps
• Monitor and advocate for expansion of the current
Opportunity Zone program — On April 3, 2018, Senators
Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced
the Disaster Opportunity Zones Act (DOZA), which will
open Opportunity Zone designation to areas affected by
2018 natural disasters. The bill has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee for hearing.
• If expanded, create a prospectus on potential investment in Camp Fire burn area • Educate policymakers regarding the importance of
expanding these incentives
• Educate local investors/developers/CPAs/financial
advisors on the benefits of Opportunity Zones
Cost Estimate
To be determined
Potential Resources
• California Opportunity Zones (CalOZ)
• Governor’s Office of Business and Economic
Development (GoBiz)
• U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Return on Investment
Incentives to invest in Paradise.

Timeline
To be determined — depends on potential policy changes

OPPORTUNITY ZONE
South Bay Area
San Francisco/Oakland/Berkeley
Los Angeles Area
Sacramento Area
Designated Qualified Opportunity Zones
Map Produced by California Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit.

Designated Qualified Opportunity Zones
Update
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PARTNER-LED PROJECTS
Recommended Projects
• PID Water System
• Fire Breaks (Buffer Zones)
• Focus on Attainable Housing
• Manufactured Home Communities
• Housing Affordability
• Housing Market Study
• Workforce Development Plan
• Chamber of Commerce
• Educational Campus/Resiliency Research
Center
• Volunteers
• Live/Work Space for Entrepreneurs
• Construction Training Center
• Elementary and Secondary Education
• Healthcare Services
• All Scales of Healthcare
• Outdoor Destination
• Early Childhood Education
• Public Transportation
• Arts and Culture on the Ridge (Gold Nugget
Museum and Norton Buffalo Hall)
• Blue Zones
Partner-led projects are those which will be
championed by various individuals, agencies,
and organizations whose knowledge is directly
applicable to each respective project. Within this
section, projects are grouped together based on
the category of the community vision they fall under — Safer, Welcoming, Stronger, Better, Greener.

These projects range from Tier 1 to Tier 3 level of
priority.

Bold indicates added recovery project
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Recovery Priority
Tier 1
The water system sustained physical damage as a result
of the disaster. Repairing the system is critical to fire safety and recovery. This is a primary community concern, leading to assignment as a Tier 1 priority.

Project Description
The Town of Paradise will support the Paradise Irrigation District (PID) in its mission to restore potable water
throughout the town. Following the Camp Fire, PID
re-pressurized the distribution system, repaired some of the leaks, and did initial water quality testing to determine that the distribution system had been contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In response to the
contamination, PID issued a “do not drink” advisory that is still in effect today as the system is repaired under the PID Recovery Plan protocols.

In order to determine restoration and service priority, each main within the PID system has been identified as a Category 1 through Category 4 main. Category 1 is a primary distribution main. Work will begin with Category 1 and continue for approximately two years (anticipated
completion in early 2021) until all categories of service lines have been tested, repaired, and restored.

Lead
• Paradise Irrigation District
Partners
• Town Liaison Committee

PID WATER SYSTEM
Action Steps
The PID Water System Recovery Plan includes three steps:

1. Sample all service laterals and mains in the distribution system for VOCs. This will eventually total nearly 20,000 samples

2. Replace contaminated service laterals and flush contaminated mains

3. Restore potable water service to the system
In order to accomplish these steps, there are five actions to be executed:

1. Temporary customer supply
a. Where possible, temporary customer supply will
be above-grade pipe/hose from a service lateral
outside the Sample Area
b. In some cases, temporary customer supply will be
a tank and booster pump providing non-potable
domestic use flows only
c. Once sampling of stagnated water lines is
completed, the temporary water supply will be
removed, and the customer reconnected to the
PID water system

2. Recover water meters and appurtenances

3. Sample mains and service laterals

4. Repair and replace damaged system components

5. Reconnect customers to distribution system
Cost Estimate
Total Cost $53,000,000+
Potential Resources
• California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Return on Investment
The PID Water System will provide homeowners and
business owners with potable water, a prerequisite for
large scale rebuilding.

Timeline
0 to 2 years
NOTE: Information was taken from the Paradise
Irrigation District Water System Recovery Plan issued on April 12, 2019
Update
The Paradise Irrigation District (PID) has cleared all
waterlines of contamination. This includes mainline service as well as service lines to existing structures. They are also undertaking the extensive replacement of service lines to all new structures.

Water meters replacement is another element of planned
upgrades within the district. PID was able to secure
funding in 2022 to insure the long-term sustainability of the irrigation district. This recovery project is considered complete as the intent has been met.
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Pexels : Cottonbro
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Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Fire breaks are a key element of community-wide fire
safety and serve as an instrumental mitigation measure
with long-term impact. This proposal for a fire break
around the perimeter of the town is a Tier 1 priority project.

Project Description
Implement and maintain a buffer zone between development and the wildlands to reduce fire risk, especially on the east side of town. As fuels are reduced, these areas can also double as an opportunity for hiking trails. The soon to be released IBHS Wildfire Prepared Community
Standards are expected to include bufer zones as a fundamental mitigation measure.

Lead
• Paradise Recreation and Parks District (PRPD)
Partner
• FEMA and CalOES
• Town of Paradise
• The Nature Conservancy
Action Steps
• Perform a cost benefit analysis
• Develop a comprehensive rubric for analyzing and selecting property that will form a contiguous boundary and how that property should be programmed
• Establish program requirements, site standards, and fuels management plans for maintaining and stewarding the
protective barrier
• Identify areas of vulnerability
• Execute maintenance agreements with existing landowners and propose opportunities for land acquisition • Confirm potential sources for purchase, construction, and long-term maintenance funding
• Construct and maintain the fire break
Cost Estimate
The cost of property acquisition, park development, trail network extensions, and fuels management throughout
the entire fire break will be determined during the initial planning funded by the FEMA Building Resilience in Communities Program.

Potential Resources
• $300K grant from FEMA’s Building Resilience in
Communities Program to perform a cost benefit analysis, establish priorities, and set up the programming and development rubric (Submitted in 2020, but waiting on agreement) • Donation and Funding Program for Property Acquisition – $225k approved by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy
in 2020 (designated for 2 properties - about 12
acres)
– Donation (unincorporated area) completed 12/2021
for about 5 acres
– Additional donations in progress for October 2022
including property near Bille Park (1.39 acres) and
Feather River Place (3.44 acres), as well as a signing
agreement for purchase (2.22 acres) and partial
donation (7.4 acres) of property in Eastern Paradise
Return on Investment
It is anticipated that the creation of a fire break that fully surrounds the Town of Paradise would help reduce
insurance costs by up to 40%. As well, initial cost benefit analysis research shows a 4:1 return on investment from damage reduction over 30 years with a fire break just on the eastern edge of Town. In addition to insurance reductions, a fire break could serve several functions beyond a protective barrier and passive green space. Other uses include: active park spaces, extended trail networks, and potential business opportunities that take responsible
care of the town’s boundary.

Timeline
• Study: 0-5 yeras
• Implementation: 5-15 years
• Maintenance: in perpetuity
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Recovery Priority
Tier 1
This is a Tier 1 recovery priority due to the lagging recovery of relatively affordable housing.

Project Description
Support the restoration of attainable housing. Before the fire, Paradise was filled with relatively affordable housing for working families and residents on fixed incomes.

The re-creation of these options has been impeded by
relatively high stick-built home prices, hurdles to redeveloping manufactured home parks, increased material/ labor costs, skyrocketing insurance and mortgage rates, delayed PG&E settlements, the lack of a sewer system, as well as other factors.

Affordability in Paradise are generally falls into the following segments:
• Affordable Housing: up to 80% AMI
• Attainable Housing: 80% to 120% AMI
• Workforce Housing: 120% to 180% AMI
Per the online survey, Paradise residents identified the attainable housing segment as their top priority. There are both Owner Occupied Rehab/Reconstruction (OOR)
and ReCoverCA funds to tackle this problem as well as
other potential resources. The challenge is available home inventory in the $250,000 to $350,000 range. The town
should work with housing developers on creative ways to bring the price point into this range. Reducing the square footage to approximately 1,000 square feet and splitting attached units, such as duplexes, into condominiums are two initial options.

It should be noted that existing newly built homes are
being offered in the workforce housing segment and nonprofit developers are using their tools to target the affordable housing up to 60% of AMI. The town has established a Housing Advisory Committee to work make recommendations to Town Council on all housing types, issues associated with each type, and potential locations.

Lead
Town of Paradise
Partners
• CHIP
• Mercy Housing
• Developers
• Contractors
Action Steps
Housing Advisory Committee to meet and make recommendations Cost Estimate
To be determined

FOCUS ON ATTAINABLE HOUSING
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WELCOMING

20. Butte County Area Median Income (AMI) for a
four-person household is approximately $69,000/
year. The associated monthly housing cost should
be $1,725 or less. What should the focus be in
Paradise moving forward?
Attainable housing (80-120% AMI)
Workforce housing (120-180% AMI)
Market rate housing
Low income housing (50-80% AMI)
Very low income housing (30-50% AMI)
Extremely low income housing (below 30% AMI)

78.8%
51,9%

50.9%

47.7%

17.7%

12.1%
932 out of 1182 answered
734 resp.
484 resp.
474 resp.
445 resp.
165 resp
113 resp.

Potential Resources
• Owner Occupied Rehab/Reconstruction (OOR) loans
• ReCoverCA (CDBG DR grant funds)
• Septic Replacement Grant (Town of Paradise)
• Rebuild Paradise Foundation
– Septic Grant (reimbursement)
– Missing Middle (reimbursement)
• USDA
– Direct 502 Loan Program (for lower income households) – Guaranteed Loan Program (for higher income households) • Conventional financing
Return on Investment
Expanding housing opportunities and choices.

Timeline
0 to 5 years
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Recovery Priority
Tier 2
This is a Tier 2 recovery priority like the Housing
Affordability project in the original LTRP.

Project Description
Address the challenges to rebuilding the 36 privatelyowned manufactured home parks destroyed in the fire. In general, funding has not been available to rebuild these parks and prepare manufactured home sites. However,
the recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 197 expands
authorized purposes for grants or loans under the
Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization
(MORE) Program (previously the Mobile Home Park
Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program) for
converting a mobile home park also to include: the acquisition, rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement of a mobile home park; certain necessary repairs to health and safety deficiencies of a mobile home park; or reestablishment, including relocation, of a mobile home park. SB 197 also modifies the required conditions for program loans and grants for mobile home parks and individual low-income residents of such parks, including adding conditions for required affordability restrictions and permitting
deferral of repayments for the full term of any loan.

The MORE program is likely to be used by some park
owners; additional strategies must be developed to
encourage the adaptive reuse of all vacant sites.

Lead
California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD)
Action Steps
• Publicize the MORE program
• Further investigate strategies through the town’s newly formed Housing Advisory Committee, including commissioning parks Cost Estimate
To be determined
Potential Resources
MORE program
Return on Investment
Broadening housing opportunities and choices for residents that aspire to return.

Timeline
0 to 5 years

MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES
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Paradise Community Village has been rebuilt. The 36-unit neighborhood was completed and fully reoccupied, on
its original site, in September 2021. There were approximately 250 initial applications with more than 60% being Camp Fire survivors. Proceeds to rebuild included insurance, a FEMA Public Assistance Grant, and private
donations.

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Housing Affordability (broad title for specific
development) - PCV has been completed but
there are 5 more affordable housing projects
in the works; should we include more general
information on those? MF only?
Is it worth adding that we are partnering
with Habitat to make these homes
affordable for the buyers (indicated as a
page 67 comment, but that doesn’t seem
correct)
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Partner-Led Projects 63 RP 27
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
This project focuses on replacing Paradise
Community Village, an affordable housing community
that was lost in the disaster. It has a Tier 2 recovery priority. Rehousing those families will take pressure off of other regional housing needs.

Project Description
Much of the housing in Paradise prior to the fire was naturally occurring affordable housing. Given the cost of construction, it will be difficult to replicate the levels of housing affordability. There was also a small amount of subsidized workforce housing, including multi-family housing at
Paradise Community Village. Paradise Community Village
should be rebuilt by the Community Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP) to replace the lost housing and services, in partnership with the Town of Paradise.

Paradise Community Village was completed in 2013 and
included 36 units of multi-family housing, community
amenities, and a community building. CHIP is required
to rebuild what was lost, only changing any required
upgrades to meet codes or fire safety mandates. To
comply with IRS rules, there is a two-year timeframe for replacement, but CHIP has requested that the rebuild
time be extended to 4 years.

Other future mixed-use partners could be involved in
the rebuilding to achieve the live-work-learn-play vision for Paradise Community Village, in exploring options for rebuilding infrastructure. After the first phase of housing is replaced there could be opportunities for a second
phase that meets the needs of the community (family,
senior, or homeownership development).

Lead
• Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)
Partner
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps

1. Apply for IRS exception to extend the IRS required
timeframe to rebuild the 36 units of housing and
amenities from 2 to 4 years. Request has been made
and a decision is pending.

2. Secure additional financing for rebuilding as costs to rebuild have escalated and new codes and requirements will increase the total development cost.

3. Explore partnership with potential adjacent mixeduse elements to complement the rental housing.

4. Repair the existing community wastewater system
that supports the Paradise Community Village and
other uses (additional housing, future soccer/sports
complex, school, etc.). The existing system can be
expanded to accommodate additional users.

5. Consider additional partnerships with complementary users during the rebuild of Paradise Community Village. If this occurs, additional funding to address
signalization and road improvements will be
required.

Cost Estimate
Development cost (materials, labor) $11 million
Development soft costs To be determined
Infrastructure To be determined

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Potential Resources
• Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery Program (CDBG DR)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Public Assistance (PA) Grant
• Foundations and donations
• Traditional debt/mortgage financing
Return on Investment
This project takes advantage of dedicated funding sources for reconstructing Paradise Community Village to rebuild a stable community and rehouse 36 families with services and community amenities, which will help to
reduce housing pressures in Paradise and Butte County.

Many of the former residents wish to return to Paradise and reside at Paradise Community Village.

Timeline
2 to 4 years
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Update
A residential market study was completed for Butte,
Tehama, and Glenn Counties. This study, prepared by
Peloton Research and Economics and funded by the
Butte Strong Fund and Fannie Mae, documented Camp
Fire impacts on the Tri-County housing market along
with opportunities for rebuilding in both the short- and long-term. Suitable sites were also identified. Although not specific to Paradise, information about the town
was included. Links to the study are available on the
North Valley Community Foundation and Chico Builders
Association websites.
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Recovery Priority
Tier 2
A market study is important to the recovery to quantify what was lost, what is in the pipeline and the projected need in the future. This is a Tier 2 priority.

Project Description
To ensure a mix of housing options and opportunities for the tri-county region, a market study should be undertaken. The study will include definitions for affordable, workforce, and attainable housing and provide pre-fire
examples of each housing type from within the Town of
Paradise and other tri-county communities. An analysis
and breakdown of housing types in Paradise prior to the fire will be provided along with a current breakdown of the composition of housing units remaining.

Paradise should evaluate the results to benchmark the
affordable/workforce housing lost and to set targets
for replacing affordability that ensure a mixed-income
community.

Lead
• Camp Fire Long-Term Recovery Group, Housing
Subcommittee
Partners
• 3CORE
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Pre-Fire Household Composition, Housing Mix, and
Market Conditions
– Review pre- and post-fire composition of housing
stock and housing market conditions in Paradise,
Butte County, and the surrounding tri-county area
– Provide breakdown of household types by income,
housing type, tenure, family composition, household
size, and age group
– Aid community in establishing goals and target
allocations for the re-introduction of mixed-income
housing types, as well as identify tools and resources
to assist in planning, encouraging, and implementing
mixed-income housing
– Understand the movements of children and families
in the region
• Post-Fire Housing Issues including Availability,
Affordability, and Future Mix
– Analyze the impacts of Camp Fire victims on local
housing resources by analyzing rental rates, occupancies, home sale prices, listing prices, and inventory of available homes – Identify and analyze sites capable of supporting new
housing units
– Analyze current residential developments under
construction
• Feasibility of Building and Rebuilding
– Analyze the feasibility of home construction in
Paradise
• Future Development and Policy Recommendations to
Meet Local Housing Needs
Durham
Mineral
Chico Concow
Palermo
Manton
Paradise
Magalia
Oroville Thermalito
Rancho Tehama Reserve
Red Bluff

TEHAMA COUNTY
64,039

GLENN COUNTY
28,796 BUTTE COUNTY
227,621
Willows
Orland
Corning
Biggs
Los Molinos
Tehama
Hamilton City
Gridley
0 - 10,000
Data from:

California Department of Finance
https://datausa.io
10,000 - 20,000
20,000 - 30,000
30,000 +
– Provide calculations for future housing units and
identify shortfalls, by housing type and income level,
across the region
– List of resources and incentives for mixed-housing
types
Cost Estimate
Market study $35,000–$75,000
Potential Resources
• Foundations
Return on Investment
Empirical data that quantifies what was lost, what is in the pipeline and the projected need in the future.

Timeline
0 to 1 years

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Recovery Priority
Tier 2
The workforce development plan is related to the economic damage caused by the disaster. It will help restore job security and financial stability to the region over the long-term. It remains a Tier 2 priority.

Project Description
Although still in the early stages, a new workforce training center for trades and a 3D printing center are the top priorities. A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is scheduled to be issued in January 2023. What projects the town’s partners can apply for will be better known then.

In the meantime, a 3D printing course is offered through CSU Chico, which could be a feeder program, and the
Rotary Club has formed a special committee.

A Workforce Development Plan should ensure that workforce needs are understood and that training opportunities adequately address those needs. There are many local job seekers who lost their jobs and business owners whose
business were either lost or severely impacted by the Camp Fire. NoRTEC and the Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD) have been working closely with partner agencies
in Butte County to meet the new disaster related workforce needs. Original targeted activities included:
• Career and training services, including partnering with Butte College to ensure relevant training options are
available
• Temporary clean-up jobs for impacted workers in the
Camp Fire burn area
• Job Seeker services (assessments for employment and
training needs, assistance with short term prevocational training, occupational skills training, paid work experiences, paid internships, On-the-Job (OJT) training, supportive services, career guidance and job search
assistance and placement as needed)
• Evaluating needed vocational programs, trades,
apprenticeships, and ROP programs
• Coordinating with the Laborers Local 185 Union and
assisting in developing a plan to help get individuals
employed through the Union
• Working with Cal Recycle/Cal OES to identify contractors hiring for debris cleanup • Hosting job fairs for HAZWOPER certified individuals with the hiring contractors and also with the local laborers union, Business Recovery Forums, resume and
application workshops for affected individuals, contractor workforce info session, and a Listening Session with Butte County businesses and State Agency resources
• Participating in the Camp Fire Business Recovery Task and Camp Fire Long Term Recovery Group
• Conducting business walks and outreach to the
Paradise area to identify any needs of the new or
reopening businesses
• Coordinating and participating in the North Valley
Camp Fire Resource Round-up
• Coordinating services between various public and
non-profit agencies to help identify individuals that
need workforce development services
Lead
• NoRTEC (Northern Rural Training and Employment
Consortium)
• AWFD
• Butte College
Partners
• Camp Fire Business Recovery Task Force
– Chamber of Commerce
– Butte College
– Town of Paradise
– City of Chico
– Butte County
– 3Core
– Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
– Small Business Administration (SBA)
– Rotary Club
Additional Action Steps
• Respond to NOFA
• Implement based on qualifying projects
Cost Estimate
$18,700,000 allocated
Potential Resources
• CDBG-DR
Return on Investment
Meeting the workforce needs resulting from the Camp
Fire. Also, helping job seekers and business owners
impacted by the disaster.

Timeline
1 to 3 years
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UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a Tier 2
priority due to its role in the economic recovery from the disaster and its continued importance as a key entity
in organizing small business support, promoting local
opportunities, and attracting residents to the Ridge.

Project Description
As rebuilding has progressed, the Paradise Ridge
Chamber of Commerce has been highly involved in supporting the evolving needs of its members, while also promoting and attracting new businesses and residents to the Ridge.

The Chamber of Commerce has addressed several action
steps from the 2019 Long-Term Recovery Plan, including:
• Focusing on strategies that would support businesses
and economic development on an individual, business-by-business basis after the Butte County Business Recovery Task Force terminated convening as a structured group • Establishing sponsorships and applying for short-term grant opportunities to initialize a sustainable fiscal
model for the Chamber
• Developing short and long-term work plans and goals
for promoting local events and celebrations, attracting new rooftops and residents, and publishing the Ridge
Business Journal and Ridge Rising Guides
In addition, the Chamber has focused on a series of
initiatives that have supported the town’s recovery and brought back residents and businesses to the Ridge,
including:
• Advocating for a commercial sewer system and community-wide broadband through writing letters to legislators and keeping the business community updated on the progress
• Supporting the Valley Contractors Exchange’s
Construction Industry Workforce Initiatives by publicizing events and issues in the Chamber’s media channels • Partnering with local rebuild, workforce, and construction organizations to form the Home Builders Resource Connection to produce resources and events connecting potential residents with trades and providing comprehensive information about building in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
Lead
Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Partner
• Town of Paradise and Butte County
• Business community
Additional Action Steps
• Establish a stronger partnership with the Town of Paradise to further economic development initiatives, pursue joint funding opportunities, and foster a greater sense of unity between both entities
• Fund and implement a multi-year campaign to attract residents to the Ridge • Maintain and grow the Ridge Rising publications to continue attracting businesses, organizations, and residents to the region
• Identify staffing needs for the Chamber and develop a workplace and funding strategy to fill the gap
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
$1.2 million spent across all of the Chamber of
Commerce’s various initiatives
Potential Resources
• Small grants on a project-by-project basis
• Public-private partnerships
Return on Investment
The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce has created
countless opportunities for residents and small businesses to call the Paradise community home through their small business support initiatives and culture-building publications. Continued support of the Chamber equates to continued growth and recovery of the Town of Paradise.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
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Recovery Priority
Tier 3
A postsecondary campus did not exist in Paradise before the fire. This is an opportunity that was created because of the fire. It is desirable for recovery and classified as a Tier 3 priority.

Project Description
Paradise would be the ideal location for the study of fire safety, fire hazard area ecology, disaster recovery best practices, hardening research, vocational training, building in harmony with nature, etc. The town should explore partnerships with existing institutions that could lead to satellite programs or even a physical presence in downtown.

The academic communities interest in Paradise after the Camp Fire is underscored by the over fifty academic institutions that have reached out to Chico State. Both Chico State and Butte College have been key institutional partners in supporting the Paradise recovery and rebuilding effort.

Chico State maintains 3,950 acres of diverse habitats
known as the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) just west of Paradise. Approximately 85% of the Reserve burned in the Camp Fire. Goals of the Reserve include
monitoring on-site natural resources and providing public outreach and education. The faculty has focused on creating a healing recovery and resiliency center since the disaster. The town should explore a potential partnership for a secondary meeting and educational facility in Paradise. Other Chico State efforts to support Paradise include, but are not limited to:
• Wildcats Rise Fire Recovery Fund and several other
donation collection efforts
• Human Identification Laboratory effort to search for
human remains after the Camp Fire
• Camp Fire Oral History Project
• GeoPlace Mapping Lab studying the fire’s displacement effect
Butte College has supported the recovery and rebuilding of Paradise in the aftermath of the Camp Fire through two initiatives:

1. Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) unit,
which includes the Small Business Development
Center, Contract Education, and Training Place

2. Credit Certification and Degree Programs development to provide a pipeline of skilled employees to support industry
Lead
• Chico State University (CSU)
• Butte College
Partners
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Town of Paradise Disaster Recovery Coordinator to
establish a direct link with CSU and Butte College leadership • Formulate a plan for moving forward with consensus
goals and objectives
• Seek funding if needed
Cost Estimate
Programs and Facilities To be determined

EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS/

RESILIENCY RESEARCH CENTER
Potential Resources
• Butte College
• Chico State University (CSU)
Return on Investment
The Educational Campus and Resiliency Research Center
can provide an academic focus on resiliency, job training related to the rebuilding efforts, and a possible broadening of educational opportunities in Paradise.

Timeline
0 to 5 years
Update
The Educational Campus/Resiliency Research Center has
been superseded by the Workforce Development Plan
recovery project.

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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Recovery Projects / Partner-Led Projects 69 VOLUNTEERS RP 44

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Recovery Priority
Tier 3
The Volunteers Recovery Project is a Tier 3 priority.

Accepting and organizing the influx of volunteers to the Town of Paradise provides opportunities for residents to connect with additional resources they need for recovery, supports significant improvements to the damage from
the Camp Fire, and boosts a sense of morale and community spirit in the wake of the disaster.

Project Description
Volunteer services are in abundance in the town, both as agencies within the community are trying to support the rebuilding of their town and as external groups are looking to lend a helping hand.

While there is still a steady influx of volunteer services to the Town of Paradise, there is no single organization or entity responsible for managing volunteers and directing them towards areas of most need. Individual
organizations receiving volunteer support and services
are currently managing their own efforts, and intend on continuing to do so.

Beyond this individualized response, The Camp Fire
Collaborative exists to help provide disaster case management services to Camp Fire victims. Formerly the Camp Fire Long-Term Recovery Group (CFLTRG), the
Camp Fire Collaborative transitioned to a collaborative model in the Spring of 2020. Made up of almost 100
non-profit, private, and public organizations, the Camp Fire Collaborative seeks to address the unmet needs of
Camp Fire survivors by organizing volunteer assistance, in-kind donations, and accessing all available funding for survivors.

Lead
• Independent organizations
• Camp Fire Collaborative
Additional Action Steps
No additional action steps are needed at this time, as
individual organizations will continue to hold ownership over their volunteer needs.

Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
Varies based on volunteer project and those engaged.

Potential Resources
No additional resources are needed at this time on a coordinate effort. Any potential resources will be acquired by individual organizations on a project-by-project basis.

Return on Investment
By allowing organizations in need of volunteer support
and services to manage their own individual demands, the burden of responsibility is removed from a single, management organization and handled as needed by those seeking support and assistance. This allows individual
organizations to curate their volunteer support, and the specific skill demands needed to complete projects.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
As the Town of Paradise continues to recover, there will be a fluctuating need for volunteers, with more specific timelines offered on a project-by-project basis.
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UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 3
This remains a Tier 3 priority project. Paradise had a small maker community before the fire. This recovery project
contemplates leveraging vacant commercial buildings and sites to build on what was and encourage reinvestment. It is a tertiary priority that falls under Tier 3 initiatives.

Project Description
This recovery project is on hold pending the installation of a sewer system. Existing commercial space is at a premium until new commercial space is built.

The internet economy could allow the Ridge to be competitive in live/work space. Room now exists to house business start-ups requiring affordable work space with or without adjacent living quarters. Tax breaks and other incentives should be identified to seed this initiative.

Lead
Investors
Partners
• Town of Paradise
• Chico State Center for Entrepreneurship
Action Steps
• Identify potential sites
• Promote the opportunity
• Encourage private investment
Cost Estimate
Design and construction To be determined
Potential Resources
• Private investors
Return on Investment
Opportunity for economic development through adaptive
reuse.

Timeline
0 to 5 years
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RP 46
Recovery Priority
Tier 1
Rebuilding elementary and secondary schools in Paradise was a Tier 1 priority for the 2019 LTRP, and remains a
Tier 1 priority. Safe, high-quality schools are a necessary prerequisite for families moving back and new families
moving in.

Project Description
Paradise’s public, charter, and private schools are instrumental in providing current and future families with high-quality, state-of-the-art programming and education on the Ridge. Since the 2019 Long-Term Recovery Plan,
both Paradise Unified School District (PUSD) and Achieve Charter School have made significant investments in not only repairing and reopening schools, but also ensuring that those schools incorporate 21st-century best practices, learning models, and classroom environments.

Update from Paradise Unified School District
• Completed Paradise Ridge Elementary, which combines
Paradise Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary, with a
building that is twice the size of the old facility
• In front of Paradise Ridge Elementary, there have been substantial infrastructure improvements as a part of a
program to provide safe routes to school, including a
widened road with a safer turn lane and a large sidewalk in front of the school • Paradise High School has reopened in its original facility, with a new gymnasium, softball field, tennis courts, and accessibility ramping
• A new Paradise High School facility is currently under construction
• Ridgeview High School is currently under construction, across the street from Paradise High School, and is
slated for completion at the end of April 2023
• Cedarwood Elementary in Magalia has moved from
temporary structures to permanent classrooms
• The 10-year goal for PUSD is to have all schools on the Ridge modernized and upgraded to their new standard
of facility
Update from Achieve Charter School
Achieve Charter School reopened in Paradise in 2022 at
the St. Thomas Moore site as a K-5 school
Lead
• Paradise Unified School District
• Achieve Charter School
Additional Action Steps
Paradise Unified School District
• Promote walkability around schools with necessary
infrastructure improvements, including expanded and
additional sidewalks
• Continue to secure funding to complete their anticipated projects list (reference cost estimate and projected investments table)
• Establish an approach to education that provides
high-quality facilities and services to the residents of the Ridge, with advancements the community wouldn’t
have seen in 20-30 years prior to the Camp Fire
Achieve Charter School
• Evaluate a need for 5-8th grade charter school services, and provide as needed

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
• Perform strategic planning initiatives with local stakeholders, residents, the town, etc to figure out where the population is moving and what the demand on education will be • Continue to implement trauma-informed care and
practices id daily educational programming
• Plan to reopen Achieve Charter High School once there is a need in the community, anticipate in the next 3-5
years
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Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
Paradise Unified School District
• Spent
– Overall, approximately $90–$100 million in investment in PUSD schools – Paradise High School — $23 million
– Paradise Ridge Elementary — $23 million
• Projected Investments
– $41 million remaining in $61 million bond package,
with the next $10 million projected for use in the next few years
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CONTINUED
Achieve Charter School
• $4 million was spent on infrastructure and an additional $1 million on portable classrooms for Achieve Charter satellite campus in Chico, before returning to
Paradise
• $300k to develop STEM lab in Chico and $600k in
start-up costs to Paradise through the Silicon Schools
Fund
• Thousands, not fully quantified, in philanthropic support Project Description
Estimated
Total Cost
Estimated
State Funds
1 Reserve for Potential Future Lot Purchases near Paradise High 500,000 2a Paradise High Science Rooms Remodel & Library Remodel 6,940,621 2b PHS — Remove old wings and replace with grass & outdoor benches 2,421,595 3 Paradise Junior High Modernize Classrooms/STEAM Lab 9,565,309 1,449,115 4 Pine Ridge Modernize Classrooms ADA+ Alt.1 to Replace Bleachers 5,372,556 1,928,519 5 Pine Ridge Admin Building 3,266,778
6 PHS Student Parking lot — Replace and Expand Lot on Maxwell 4,482,643 7 Cedarwood 10 Classroom Wing/Admin & Demo Portables 13,864,308 1,687,480 8 Pine Ridge — Remove Lower Portables by Library 297,225 9 PHS — New parking for stadium (3 lots off Elliott} 4,704,315 10 Paradise High Stadium — Turf Field/Lights/Bleaches/ADA... 11,’600,403 11 Paradise High Gold Gym Locker Room Remodel and Stage Remodel 6,071,351 12 Paradise High Kitchen Remodel (Inc. Exterior and HVAC) 4,582,887 13 Maintenance/Transportation/Nutrition Building 9,470,703 14 Paradise High Building 400 & 500 (Rm 502) Modernization 2,043,492 15 Paradise High Wrestling Rm (Bldg 500,. Rm 508) 1,402,805 16 Paradise High Baseball Field Lighting & Access 1,835,033 17 Paradise High CTI: Facility (Schematics Completed) 13,895,436 18 Paradise High Performing Arts Center and 100 Wing Demo 12,377,661 114,695,121 5,065,114
Potential Resources
Paradise Unified School District
• State of California
• Bond package
Achieve Charter School
• Paradise Recreation and Parks District
• Chico State University
• Paradise Rebuild Foundation
• Butte County Office of Education
• North Valley Community Foundation
Return on Investment
As stated in the 2019 LTRP, rebuilding a strong elementary and secondary school system and network of private and charter options is a prerequisite for the rebuilding of Paradise. Many families choose their communities based on the education options. In order for Paradise to rebuild and encourage families to move back, schools are essential.

Investing in high-quality education options for children leads to better health, educational attainment, jobs/
careers, and future buying power.

The work of Paradise Unified School District and Achieve Charter School is already well on its way to ensuring that Paradise is envied for its high-quality, state-of-the-art education amenities. Continued investments will only
continue to elevate the educational opportunities for current residents and attract new residents to the Ridge.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
Paradise Unified School District Facilities Project Priorities List 10+ Years Project Would Be Approved To Start Construction As Funding Becomes Available Board Approved On 01/18/22
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Recovery Priority
Tier 2
Access to healthcare is an important issue to the community and rebuilding the healthcare system to meet the needs of the community is a Tier 2 priority project.

Project Description
Health services should be matched to the needs of the
community as Paradise grows back.

Primary care and specialist services would be replaced
in Paradise so that people have regular access to their doctors and do not have to leave the community to
get care. Emergency services should also be replaced.

Health and wellness should be incorporated into the
design of the community.

Lead
• Feather River Health Care
• Oroville Hospital
• Butte County EMS
Partners
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Support SB 156, which would issue a special permit to allow a general acute care hospital to offer emergency
stabilization services in the community
• Replace and grow primary care and specialist services in Paradise so that people have regular access to their doctors and do not have to leave the community to get care • Match the needs of the population with the health services as the community grows back • Replace access to emergency service facilities
• Develop preventative health care and fitness facilities in partnership with healthcare providers
• Incorporate health and wellness into the design of the community, including walking and biking trails, parks,
and active recreation amenities
Cost Estimate
Preventative health/wellness facilities To be determined Primary care office To be determined
Medical specialists’ offices To be determined
Emergency care facility To be determined
Potential Resources
• State of California
• Private healthcare systems
Return on Investment
Preventative, primary, specialist, and emergency healthcare are foundational amenities for a complete community. Investing in whole-person and preventative health has measurable benefits and reduces future public healthcare costs. Furthermore, the availability of healthcare is a threshold for returning to the community and therefore
becomes a critical component of attracting returning and new residents.

Timeline
0 to 5 years

HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Update
Healthcare Services has been superseded by the new All
Scales of Healthcare recovery project

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Tier 1
Access to healthcare was an important issue to the community immediately following the Camp Fire, and continues to be a critical issue for the Ridge. Rebuilding the healthcare system to meet the needs of the community
has been elevated to a Tier 1 priority project.

Project Description
The objective of this effort is to restore all scales of healthcare to the Town of Paradise. Although deemed
infeasible at this time, healthcare providers have shifted the conversation to forming a robust clinic system, with strong primary care services, and fortifying this with
in-person or telehealth specialized medicine.

While the discussion of providing services and making
healthcare accessible on the Ridge continues, it is critical that healthcare providers engage in a dialogue with residents of Paradise and the other Ridge communities over their major concerns and work to address those concerns through restoring critical services.

One major concern is the Adventist Health Feather River Hospital facility that was severely damaged during the
Camp Fire, which left a significant gap in healthcare services and the perceived feeling of securing in Paradise and on the Ridge. Services including hospitalization and emergency care, urgent and immediate care, and primary
care are still missing, despite a few efforts to increase providers in the community, including the immediate and rapid care clinic that opened in 2019.

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ADDED
Lead
• Adventist Health
• Butte County EMS
• Additional healthcare providers
Action Steps
• Put together a task force with Adventist Health Staff and Community Leaders to have a structured entity
supporting the development and provision of healthcare services on the Ridge • Develop a fortified and robust clinic system which creates the opportunity for community medicine • Hold a public forum in Paradise to hear from residents about major concerns regarding a perceived lack of
local healthcare services
• Acknowledge resident frustration with opaque systems, and discuss concerns related to emergency care and hospital services being accessible on the Ridge
• Continue to identify missing critical services and establish a trajectory for fulfilling the gap • Establish resources for transportation to critical services Cost Estimate
Projected costs for increasing healthcare services and
amenities on the Ridge are to be determined, until healthcare providers can be identified and expanded services discussed.

Potential Resources
• Private and alternative healthcare providers
• State of California
• Town of Paradise
Return on Investment
Preventative, primary, specialist, and emergency healthcare are foundational amenities for a complete community. Investing in whole-person and preventative health has measurable benefits and reduces future public healthcare costs. Furthermore, the availability of healthcare is a threshold for returning to the community and therefore
becomes a critical component for attracting returning and new residents.

Timeline
Continued conversations with residents, local community leaders, the Town of Paradise, and healthcare providers will determine the timeline for continuing to infuse the Ridge with additional healthcare services.
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UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 2
The parks fared well during the Camp Fire, sustaining relatively minor damage. However, following the Camp Fire and during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the parks and public
open spaces in Paradise and on the Ridge have served as a critical element of community infrastructure. Therefore, these outdoor destinations have been elevated from a
Tier 2 priority status in the 2019 LTRP to a Tier 1.

Project Description
As rebuilding has continued, the Paradise Recreation and Parks District (PRPD) has pursued a rapid schedule for
rebuilding community park spaces, growing their existing networks, and finding innovative ways to be involved in conversations around resilience and disaster preparedness.

PRPD has addressed several action steps from the 2019
Long-Term Recovery Plan, including:
• Proposing a fuels and landscape management task
force and strike team for fuel reduction, invasive species reduction, and beautification (currently unfunded) • Investing in enhancements to current PRPD parks and
trails, including Bille Park, Oak Creek Park, Moore Road Park, and an extension of the Yellowstone Kelly Trail
• Assisting the Paradise Senior Center, now Paradise
Community Center, on their continued rebuilding work
While the Parks Master Management Plan (PMMP) is
currently stalled, there are aspirations to see each park on the Ridge with an interim management plan that identifies uses, manages vegetation, and strategically allocates
funding and staff resources. The completion of this interim management plan has a much shorter anticipated timeline for completion, while the PMMP awaits further
development.

In addition, PRPD has focused on a series of new initiatives that have supported the town’s continued recovery, rebuilding, and resilience work, including:
• Addressing future park design and improvements to
incorporate refuge areas and fire-preparedness amenities • Proposing a natural fire break around the Town of
Paradise perimeter
Lead
Paradise Recreation and Parks District (PRPD)
Additional Action Steps
• Pursue funding to add staffing and management capacity • Explore opportunities for state investment in local
parks, so as to foster increased support and awareness
• Propose, construct, and maintain demonstration projects that explore wildfire risk reduction concepts • Develop resiliency programs, in partnership with Chico State, to work with youth on nature and forestry awareness, guided nature therapy walks, and natural methods for stress relief • Grow existing parks on the edges of the town to make
space and necessary connections for the fire break
project
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
• Spent
– $8 million for workforce development and improvements to Oak Creek Park – $1 million for Bille Park hazard tree removal
• Received
– $5.2 million for full-service new park - Lakebridge
Park (Magalia)
– $600k for Magalia Paradise Lake Loop Trail
– $1.4 million for bike flow course, adventure play,
ropes course, etc. at Bille Park
– $170k for improvements to Oake Creek Park (wildland trailhead) – $6 million for Noble Park (pursued but not received)
– $20k for Yellowstone Kelly Trail improvement study
• Anticipated
– $1.4 million (decision by 12/2022) for a new park in
Butte Creek Canyon (will need a total of $2.5 million)
Potential Resources
• FEMA
• Town of Paradise
• State of California
• Independent partnerships and grant opportunities
Return on Investment
Because of their importance as evacuation routes and
areas of refuge during disasters, the Paradise Recreation and Parks District network of parks, trails, and open spaces are vital assets to safety and quality of life in Paradise.

Investment in this network will result in an increased
sense of security, while also providing a critical amenity for current and future Ridge residents.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
Timeline is determined on a project-by-project basis.
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UPDATED
Recovery Project Priority
Tier 2
The Early Childhood Education recovery project focuses
on replacing the childhood education slots lost in the
Camp Fire. The project has a Tier 2 priority related to helping support families and educational achievement in young children.

Project Description
Intended to replace the educational foundation for young children and family support that vanished in the Camp
Fire, the restoration of early childhood education on the Ridge has faced some major roadblocks to completion
since the 2019 report. As initially projected, over 1,000 slots of licensed capacity for early learning (or childhood education) and child care were lost in Paradise. Numbers for services, as developed post-Camp Fire, are as follows:

In 2018, a Child Care Task Force was established to
address the urgent need for child care in the communities impacted by the Camp Fire. This group includes representatives from the Local Child Care Planning Council, Valley Oak Children’s Services, Butte County Office
of Education, Community Care Licensing, local school
districts, parks departments, local colleges, and others.

Outcomes from this group include conducting and analyzing the Local Child Care Planning Council County-Wide Needs Assessment, identifying the indirect impacts of the fire, and proposing services that can mitigate those effects.

Lead
• Butte County Office of Education
• Valley Oak Children’s Services
• Office of Resource and Referral
Additional Action Steps
• Provide enhanced referral support by identifying families that would help fulfill specific needs for families and centers
• Create resource awareness for all scales of child care providers and services
• Identify disaster preparedness measures and develop
protocols for trauma-informed care for students and
staff
• Develop a formal system for tracking unlicensed
childcare providers and sharing resources to become
licensed
• Secure funding to reinstate and rebuild pre-Camp Fire facilities
• Create incentives and unlock partnerships to secure
adequate staffing
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
Cost to restore early childhood education services is on a project-by-project basis as new facilities open or previous facilities are reopened.

Potential Resources
• COVID and AARPA funding
• CA Development Infrastructure Grant — $150 million
available for major construction
• North Valley Community Foundation
• First 5 Butte — $1 million committed for planning and creation of Family Resource Centers in disinvested
communities
• Office of Resource and Referral
• Town of Paradise and Butte County
Return on Investment
As stated in the 2019 LTRIP, this return-on-investment
for quality early childhood (0–5) education has been well documented. National studies show a 4x to 12x return per dollar invested in early childhood education.

In the long term, providing high-quality childhood education options for families leads to better health, educational attainment, jobs/careers, and future buying power.

In the short term, the availability of childhood education and childcare slots influences the ability of parents of young children to work, earn family income and raise
incomes in the community. Quality early childhood
education options are also a critical amenity that young families will evaluate before moving to Paradise, making investing in early childhood education a tool in attracting and marketing Paradise to future residents.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
10+ Years
2018
Pre Camp Fire
2018/2019
Post Camp Fire
2022
Child Care
Licensed
Childcare Centers 6
3;
1 center in Paradise
was able to reopen
3 Family Child
Care Homes 32
6 standing after
the fire,
3 stayed open
5;
2 of the 3 in
Paradise still open
Family, Friend,
and Neighbor
Providers
62 Unknown 15
License Exempt
Centers (i.e. Boys
and Girls Club)
4 2 3
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40 40
40 41
31 31

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 3
The public transit system on the Ridge did not sustain
physical damage in the fire and has returned to limited service based on the current population and demand.

Priority for upgraded and additional public transportation will depend on rates-of-return to the Ridge and, therefore, will remain a Tier 3 priority.

Project Description
Although the public transportation system did not suffer physical damage from the Camp Fire, population displacement and uneven, disparate returns to the town have reduced routes and demand for transit service. While the 2019 LTRP indicated a need for transit service to return to pre-fire levels, a desire for expanded routes to better serve the community, and a proposal for bus shelters at major stops, these transit service improvements are not feasible for implementation at this time.

In order to establish realistic priorities, the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) conducted a Post
Camp Fire Study in 2021 and will perform a ridership
study in 2023. These studies look at the population in
the county over the short-term and long-term to project potential points of demand increase and where additional services will be needed to respond to this demand. The
results will inform the 2024 Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and
other projects.

Butte Regional Transit (BRT) is open to providing additional services if met by demand, or explore alternative transit options to increase access on the Ridge. Programs BRT is exploring including:
• The Paradise Transit Center
• Paradise Dial-A-Ride (a non-fixed, door-to-door service between Paradise and downtown Chico)
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (Projected for
study in early 2023, a new service to the Ridge a few
days a week to improve access to doctors’ visits, local pharmacies, etc.)
Lead
Butte Regional Transit
Partner
Town of Paradise
Additional Action Steps
• Continue to evaluate population return on the Ridge
and match the public transit service options to this
demand
• Further research and gauge interest in additional, proposed projects that may better serve the community Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
Cost estimate on a project-by-project basis
Potential Resources
• Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG)
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• State resources
• Town of Paradise
Return on Investment
As Paradise’s population increases and transit service
becomes more frequent, public transportation will serve residents who might not otherwise have mobility access
to the services and amenities they need.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
Timeline to be determined once demand increases.
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ARTS AND CULTURE ON THE RIDGE
(Gold Nugget Museum And Norton Buffalo Hall)
RP 53
Melton Design Group

UPDATED
Recovery Priority
Tier 3
The Gold Nugget Museum, Norton Buffalo Hall, and the
expanded arts and culture hub adjacent to the future
Downtown Paradise are a Tier 3 priority because they will provide a thriving arts and culture destination for Paradise as it continues to rebuild and recover, restoring hope
and reminding residents and visitors alike of Paradise’s uniqueness and strong community spirit.

Project Description
During the 2019 Long-Term Recovery Planning Process,
the Gold Nugget Museum and Paradise Community
Guilds – both corners of arts and culture in Paradise
– were exploring a partnership to build a new Norton
Buffalo Hall within a walkable downtown Paradise. This
idea expanded in January 2019 to imagine a co-located
Gold Nugget Museum and Norton Buffalo Hall. The goal
of this partnership was to address the need for collective action in the face of losing audience and membership.

Since then, efforts have expanded to envision a new arts and culture campus curated by the PATCH Collaborative,
including space for Gold Nugget Museum, Paradise Arts
Center, Theater on the Ridge, Norton Buffalo Hall, and
outdoor amphitheater, Nuggetville, and the Gem and
Mineral Society.

Gold Nugget Museum Update
The new home of the Gold Nugget Museum is located at
475-479 Pearson Road, across the street from the original building. The conversion of a former transmission shop, the new Gold Nugget Museum, is pretty much complete
with design and is continuing to be built out. However, in the meantime, the museum is open to the public and
has already seen over 3,000 visitors. The first exhibit at the museum to open featured the PG&E equipment that
failed on the morning of November 8, 2018, leading to
the Camp Fire, the genesis of a wide range of feelings and emotions from all visitors. The Gold Nugget Museum
continues to be the keeper of culture and commemoration in the town. Its full build-out will provide residents and visitors the opportunity to learn of the Paradise of the past and the Paradise to come.

The PATCH Collaborative Update
The Paradise Arts, Theater, and Culture Hub, otherwise
known as the PATCH Collaborative, is a collective of arts and culture organizations dedicated to establishing a thriving arts and culture campus in close proximity to the future downtown Paradise. The PATCH Collaborative includes
the following organizations: Gold Nugget Museum, Norton Buffalo Hall, Theater on the Ridge, Paradise Arts Center, Paradise Recreation and Parks District, and Mechoopda
Tribal Council. Exploration and development are underway to identify property adjacent to currently owned land that would total 8-9 acres for the campus.

Lead
• Gold Nugget Museum
• PATCH Collaborative Board
Partners
• Paradise Recreation and Parks District
• Regenerating Paradise
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(Gold Nugget Museum And Norton Buffalo Hall)
RP 54

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Additional Action Steps
Gold Nugget Museum
• Complete construction on the Gold Nugget Museum,
and continue retrofitting the future exhibition space to provide increased educational opportunities and exhibits to the public The PATCH Collaborative
• Continue conversations with Paradise Recreation and
Parks District about the land where the previous Gold
Nugget Museum was located for its use as a potential
home for Paradise Arts Center, Theater on the Ridge,
outdoor amphitheater, and Norton Buffalo Hall
• Complete due diligence on all adjacent property and
potential sites for acquisition
• Acquire property
• Generate a development plan for the future arts and
culture campus that all partners agree on
• Promote and execute a $25 million capitol campaign
Cost Estimate (Spent and Projected)
Gold Nugget Museum
• $214k grant from the North Valley Community
Foundation
• A grant from Paradise Rotary Club for Gold Nugget
Museum office space
The PATCH Collaborative
• $50k grant for administrator/assistant position
• $25 million capital fundraising campaign
• Seek additional funding opportunities for potential property acquisition and supplemental build-out support Potential Resources
• USDA Rural Communities grants
• North Valley Community Foundation
• Paradise Rotary Club
Return on Investment
The Gold Nugget Museum and Norton Buffalo Hall promote a thriving civic spirit, encouraging Paradise’s future as an arts and culture destination. With the expanded vision from the PATCH Collaborative, access to arts and culture amenities will be expanded and both residents and visitors to the Town of Paradise will be able to experience the magnitude of this community’s joy and resilience.

Timeline (2022 and forward)
5 to 10 years
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Tier 3
Blue Zones is a policy and design framework that could
help represent and promote Paradise’s overall health as the town continues to recover and rebuild. Achieving a
formal Blue Zones Community certification is a Tier 3 priority; however, the individual framework elements which support this certification are prioritized in other recovery projects.

Project Description
Paradise should seek to achieve certification as a Blue Zones community in the future, leveraging the work that has already been done and will be done in the collective recovery effort.

Blue Zones began in a quest to find environmental causes and commonalities between communities that statistically have populations with longer lifespans, low rates of disease, healthier lifestyles, etc. This initial research was condensed into a rubric and framework approach that
communities can utilize to achieve Blue Zones certification.

The application of this methodology for Paradise is
unique. The Blue Zones framework was not designed for
disaster recovery, and teams of local organizations are already working in Paradise to impact wellness, support longevity, and promote sustainability through a variety of independent projects and initiatives. As a result, the objective of Blue Zones as a recovery project is to emphasize the Blue Zones model as a leading thought initiative that individual organizations can consider when executing individual projects and efforts.

Lead
Adventist Health’s Feather River Health Foundation
Partner
• Local organizations and interested individuals
• Paradise Citizen’s Alliance
• Rebuild Paradise Foundation
• Town of Paradise
Action Steps
• Use principles from the Blue Zones framework to help
guide healthier rebuilding on a project-by-project basis • Prioritize walking and biking via road improvements
and trails
• Create gathering spaces to nurture community
• Design homes that promote health and resiliency
• Establish collaborative conversations and volunteer
opportunities between interested individuals and organizations doing recovery work on the Ridge, so as to understand how the collective community effort could
be framed as a Blue Zones community in the future
Potential Resources
• Adventist Health
• Volunteer organizations
Timeline
Achieving a Blue Zones community certification is typically a five-year process; however, the uniqueness of Paradise’s recovery effort and future pursuit of certification will determine the timeline.

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82 Parallel Initiatives / Parallel Initiatives LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE In the years since the devastation of the Camp
Fire, hundreds of residents, organizations, and
local businesses have volunteered time, money,
and support in the name of Paradise’s recovery. The 2019 report was intended to help guide these efforts, make connections between related
initiatives, and look farther into the future. The
resulting Long-Term Recovery Plan (LTRP) was
therefore very comprehensive. However, the sheer
magnitude of rebuilding, market unpredictability,
and many other external factors spawned many
other initiatives that have run parallel to the
original recovery projects. Although not necessarily associated with the original 2019 report, these projects have fulfilled many short-term needs.

This chapter contains many, but not all, of the
parallel initiatives that are in varying stages of
completion. While some have been incorporated
into new or updated recovery projects, the following projects are independently successful and likely do not require the support of this document.

Rather, this chapter is intended to acknowledge
and celebrate the many achievements of Paradise’s
strong community network.

Some of the organizations that are engaged in
parallel initiatives that have aided in Paradise’s
long-term recovery include:
• Habitat for Humanity
• Wells Fargo
• Theatre on the Ridge
• Valley Contractors Exchange
• Hope Plaza
• Camp Fire Collaborative
• Butte County Local Food Network
• Paradise Performing Arts Center
• Paradise Alliance Church
• Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation
• Paradise Stronger
• Community Housing Improvement Program
(CHIP)
• 3CORE
• North Valley Community Foundation
• Construction Training Center
Thanks to Paradise Citizens Alliance for organizing and compiling many of the following updates.

Rebuilding is a group effort; multiple organizations
doing great work creates a stronger support system.

PARALLEL INITIATIVES
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With the intent to serve Camp Fire survivors who want to return to Paradise but may not have all the resources necessary to build back on their own, Habitat for Humanity of Butte County has hugely impacted Paradise’s affordable
housing stock. Since 2019, the organization has facilitated the construction of X homes for needy families.

Habitat expects to remain focused on rebuilding efforts in Paradise for the next 20 years at the current rate.

Partnered with Trilogy Construction, the increased rate of construction has helped bring many residents back.

Currently, the organization controls 19 properties in various stages of production:
• Summer 2022
– Entering production on ten homes
– Construction to be completed on five homes
• Fall 2022
– Entering production on two homes
– Construction to be completed on one home
The typical timeline for each home is less than six months from Habitat’s acquisition of the lot to move-in day. Two or three months before construction is completed, a family is matched to the home based on their ability to pay the mortgage and provide a down payment. The family
is required to invest 250 sweat equity hours that can be achieved by assisting with construction and/or participating in community events, embedding them into the caring and resourceful Paradise community.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Local construction workers and volunteers assist
in homebuilding.

Increasing the amount of affordable housing stock
in Paradise is Habitat’s primary goal.

Obstacles
A few obstacles remain that hinder Habitat’s ability to achieve its ambitious goals. Primarily, the organization needs more help to find and access government funding
sources that help push home-building forward.

The enhanced speed of construction, thanks to the new
partnership with Trilogy Construction, is a double-edged sword; instead of the traditional 4 to 5 months of construction, building time has been reduced to 2 to 3 months. While this increase in productivity is commendable, it also decreases the amount of time the organization has to match a family with the home and the window of time that the family has to meet the 250-hour volunteer requirement. Making this matching process more efficient is a priority moving forward.

Immediately after the Camp Fire, volunteers worldwide
traveled to Paradise to help relieve pressure and rebuild.

Those first responders have since moved on, but because the local workforce is still undersized for the demand, outside volunteer groups could still greatly impact
rebuilding for Paradise residents with the greatest needs.

However, outside volunteer groups require lots of infrastructure and housing that still does not exist locally.

Timeline
Approximately 20 years
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Intending to educate community members about funding
opportunities for rebuilding, the Paradise Wells Fargo
team has helped bring down financial barriers to rebuilding. Understanding customers’ short-term and long-term goals allow the team to identify appropriate strategies for families’ financial needs.

Timeline
Ongoing

WELLS FARGO
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Now celebrating its 47th year, Theatre on the Ridge offers the best in local talent through the performing arts. Since the Camp Fire, theater has returned to a challenging environment due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and continues to prioritize the safety and health of its staff, volunteers, and visitors. Despite this challenge, more than five shows have run since 2019.

Community volunteers and staff have been highly
involved in rebuilding, maintaining, and beautifying the Theatre’s facilities since the fire and will continue to enhance the premises indefinitely. The Theatre is committed to providing a vitally important piece of community and arts appreciation in Paradise in perpetuity.

Timeline
Ongoing

THEATRE ON THE RIDGE
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Marquee announces new shows.

Caption here
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VCE is a group of contractors, developers, and construction professionals that are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the local construction industry. VCE is a key player in assisting Paradise residents rebuild.

Multiple projects are in progress:
• Hands On Tools Mobile Construction Training
– Mobile classroom with tool storage
– Run by volunteer construction industry professionals
– Focus on training young people in concrete finishing, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing
– Provides industry-recognized 80-hour NCCER CORE
curriculum basic construction training
• Chico High Tiny Home Build for Bear Fire Survivor
– VCE leads a group of Chico High School students in
a Design Build Competition in Sacramento hosted
by the Construction Industry Education Foundation
(CIEF)
– Provides education on Wildland Urban Interface
(WUI) compliancy
• Chocolate Fest
– VCE members assist local youth from Ridgeview and
Paradise High School in a youth playhouse blitz build
Although primarily an support association for industry
professionals, VCE is intended to be more than “a place for plans,” with a focus on community outreach, education, and business enhancement.

Timeline
Ongoing

VALLEY CONTRACTORS

EXCHANGE (VCE)
Playhouse build at Chocolate Fest
Caption here
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Intended as a gift to the Ridge community, Hope Plaza is a memorial of the Camp Fire tragedy as well as a show of gratitude for the lifesaving efforts of first responders.

Hope Plaza will be located at 6148 Skyway Drive, on
the corner of Skyway and Foster on a lot known as the
“triangle.” This location serves as a gateway to the new downtown area.

Funded entirely through private donations and with the
assistance of local pro-bono construction professionals, Hope Plaza is still fundraising. More than $233,000 has been raised to date. Construction is set to begin in April 2022.

Obstacles
Funding is ongoing. The original cost estimate of $1.5
million was significantly reduced thanks to the pro-bono work of local contractors, but more sponsorship will help see the project to the finish line.

Timeline
1 to 2 years

HOPE PLAZA
Conceptual rendering of Hope Plaza Conceptual rendering of Hope Plaza Conceptual rendering of Hope Plaza
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The Camp Fire Collaborative (CFC) is a collection of over 50 nonprofit, private, and public organizations working to address the unmet needs of Camp Fire survivors outside
of federal and state assistance. Since the fire, the CFC coordinated up to 11 Disaster Case Management (DCM)
agencies with 100 case managers, contacting 8,000
households and opening more than 5,000 cases. Today,
the CFC facilitates 5 DCM agencies with 36 case manag-
ers who manage 426 cases. The CFC anticipates the need
to assist in another 1,000 cases over the next two years.

The CFC holds a weekly Simple Unmet Needs Roundtable
(UMNRT) where DCMs present vetted cases requesting
material assistance up to $15,000. To date, through multi- ple funding partners, the UMNRT has funded 1,400 cases
to a total of $3.6 million. Additionally, CFC engages with the volunteer rebuild organizational partners to continue the focus of their efforts for Camp Fire survivors.

Obstacles
The CFC is relocating its office to the Ridge and is search- ing for a new location.

Timeline
Ongoing

CAMP FIRE COLLABORATIVE
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Camp Fire Collaborative
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Founded on the idea that local food systems are critical in feeding healthy, growing communities, the Butte County
Local Food Network has multiple projects in progress.
• Farmers Marketmobile
– Every Sunday at Magalia Community Center, healthy,
fresh food is available for purchase
– Creates a link between farmers and communities
that supports the health and economy of both
– Offers an “Angel Program” for those still recovering
from the financial impact of the Camp Fire
• The Garden BLITZ
– Community members can purchase or apply to win
a package that includes a raised bed box, plants, and
other materials needed to install a garden
– “Garden Raising” event with volunteers to assist in
the construction of garden beds in community members’ backyards • Local Food Assessment
– Thanks to donations, a study was conducted on
Butte County’s food system to help guide decision-making on further projects.

Timeline
Ongoing

BUTTE COUNTY LOCAL FOOD

NETWORK
Tiny Free Library stocked with
free food
Farmers Marketmobile at Magalia Community Center
Garden Blitz
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Founded to provide a community performance space,
the Paradise Performing Arts Center hosts the Northern
California Ballet, Paradise Community Chorus, Paradise
Community Band, and the Paradise Symphony Orchestra.

Thanks to donations from the North Valley Community
Foundation, facility upgrades including stage floor repair, painting, carpeting, and lighting have been the latest
focus. The schedule of 2022 events is full of community and holiday performances, including Paradise Stronger
and KZFR.

Timeline
Ongoing

PARADISE PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
Camp Fire memorial event
Improvements to the stage and lighting improve the experience.

Lobby improvements
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With a focus on community-building events, the Paradise Alliance Church continues to supports Paradise residents throughout the rebuilding process.

Current events and support programs include:
• Thursday Night Community Dinners
• Samaritan’s Purse home partnership and assistance
program
• FRAP’s fuel reduction and tree removal programs
• Personal and financial assistance for Camp Fire survivors • Propane assistance for residents living in trailers
• New home celebration gifts
• Faith-based outreaches for all age groups.

Timeline
Ongoing

PARADISE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Church events are held in the gym facility
Volunteers helping clean wildfire impacted areas
Paradise Alliance Church
Paradise Alliance Church
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Dedicated to the support of non-profit organizations that provide educational, enrichment, recreational, and lead- ership opportunities for youth in Paradise, the foundation raises vital funds and awareness through the annual
Paradise Chocolate Fest.

Current beneficiaries of the Youth of the Ridge
Community Foundation include: • Achieve Charter School • Boy Scouts Troop 316 • Children’s Community Charter School • Cub Scouts Troop 316 • Girl Scouts • Gold Nugget Museum • Mindful Littles • Northern California Ballet • Paradise Friends of the Library • Paradise High School Football • Paradise High School Woodshop • Paradise Host Lions Club • Paradise Piranhas Swim Team • Paradise Recreation & Park District • Paradise Rotary Interaact • Paradise Stronger • Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall/American Legion • Rainbow Girls & Ridgeview Rangers Timeline
Ongoing

YOUTH ON THE RIDGE

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Paradise Chocolate Fest fundraising event
Paradise Chocolate Fest fundraising event
Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation
Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation
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Paradise Stronger is an organization invested in the wellness of the residents on the ridge, offering functional fitness classes for all ages and abilities including seniors, disabled adults, and troubled teens at the Skyway facility.

Paradise Stronger is very active in the community through events including:
• Green Paradise Garden collaboration to complete a
community teaching garden to be used for gardening,
nutrition, and cooking classes
• Paradise Recreation & Parks District partnership to
form the Ridge Hiking Association to lead monthly
community hikes in and around Butte County
• Adventist Health collaboration to host monthly “Walk
with a Doc” wellness education events
• A Simple Gesture relaunch that provides food for local pantries on the ridge
• Chocolate Chase and Phoenix 5K
Timeline
Ongoing

PARADISE STRONGER
Workout area
Wellness education and events
Paradise Stronger
Paradise Stronger
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Following the rebuilding of Paradise Community Village, CHIP is proud to announce the expansion of a mutual
self-help housing program in Paradise. Current Paradise lot-owners who lost their home in the Camp Fire and
would like to partner with CHIP to rebuild may be eligible.

Timeline
5 to 10 years

COMMUNITY HOUSING

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIP)
Rebuilt Paradise Community Village
Rebuilt Paradise Community Village
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Hands On Tools is a mobile construction training program hosted by the Valley Contractors Exchange with the intent to train the potential workforce in basic construction
skills and safety while repairing or building community projects, assisting volunteer build organizations, or for people in need that have been impacted by the Camp Fire.

The Hands on Tools Mobile Construction Training (MCT)
program has a four-pronged approach to recruiting and
upskilling the construction workforce:
• Introduction to construction: providing training and
mentorship to youth to empower, engage, and employ
them in well playing, upwardly mobile construction jobs • Mobile Construction Training: providing basic construction safety and skills training, while assisting with community projects or volunteer build organizations
• Mobile UpSkill Training: providing upskilling in trades based on locally identified industry needs
• Construction Industry Safety Training: as required by CalOSHA
To date, the Mobile Construction Training program
has introduced construction as a career choice to over
900 students in Butte and Glen Counties. The Valley
Contractors Exchange will continue to pursue funding
opportunities as the program continues to grow and
thrive.

Timeline
Ongoing

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING CENTER
Epic cornhole build for Paradise Recreation and Parks District Garden Box Blitz with Ridgeview Rangers Garden Box Blitz with Ridgeview Rangers
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98 Appendix / Online Survey LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Resident feedback regarding on-going projects and
changing needs in the community.

ONLINE SURVEY
To gather feedback on the current state of progress and the general reception of the recovery projects first outlined in 2019, Paradise residents
were asked to complete an online survey. The
questions on this survey covered a wide range of
topics, including all five categories of recovery
projects (Safer, Welcoming, Stronger, Better, and
Greener), as well as some administrative and engagement questions to gauge the effectiveness of community outreach methods.

The residents’ answers to these questions guided
the development of the new and in-progress recovery projects. The following pages reference all the responses to these questions received via the
online survey.
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1. Hello. Please tell us about yourself:

Current Paradise resident, was a resident prior to 2018 Former Paradise resident planning to return
Former Paradise resident not returning
Other
Current Paradise resident, new to Paradise since 2018
Future Paradise resident (relocating, new to the area)
60%

15.9%

9.9%

8.5%

4.5%

1.3%
1182 out of 1182 answered
709 resp.
188 resp.
117 resp.
100 resp.
53 resp.
15 resp.
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3. Is the pace of rebuilding adequate?

5.5 Average Rating
1145 out of 1182 answered

2. What’s your view on how rebuilding is going?
1157 out of 1182 answered

5.8 Average Rating

EXTREMELY UNFAVORABLE SOMEWHAT FAVORABLE EXTREMELY FAVORABLE

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BETTER WELCOMING SAFER

4. What are your top priorities?
Road repairs Emergency
notification
system
Sewer system
Additional
healthcare
services
Affordability of
housing
Availability of
housing
Reducing wildfire
risk
Building singlefamily homesOther

76.3%

57.2%

53.3%

49.2%

36.1%

33.8%

32.5%

21.3%

1.8%
1151 out of 1182 answered
878 resp.
658 resp.
613 resp.
566 resp.
415 resp
389 resp.
374 resp.
245 resp.
21 resp.
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5. The Town holds quarterly update meetings on the recovery process that are in person and broadcast on the internet.

72.2%

18.4%

9.4%
1171 out of 1182 answered
845 resp.
216 resp.
110 resp.
a. Do you see these
updates as valuable?
b. Have you participated
in these quarterly
updates?
c. Would you prefer
additional methods of
communication?
1167 out of 1182 answered 1175 out of 1182 answered
Yes
Yes Yes
Don't know
No
No No

40.2% 40.4%
469 resp. 475 resp.

59.8% 59.6%
698 resp. 700 resp.
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communication would you like to receive?
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6. What are some of the unmet healthcare needs of
current residents?
Hospitalization and emergency room
Urgent or immediate care services
Primary care services (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health services) Specialty services (dental, vision, counseling, etc.)
Ambulance service
90%

56.5%

52.7%

32.3%

25.6%
1069 out of 1182 answered
962 resp.
604 resp.
563 resp.
345 resp.
274 resp
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• Prioritizing Road
Reconstruction
• Firesafe Home
Improvements
• Contractor
Accountability
• New Insurance
Alternatives
• Support for FirstTime Home Buyers
• Focus on Attainable
and Workforce
Housing
• Manufactured Home
Communities
• Support for Mom and
Pop Businesses
• Blue Zones
• All Scales of
Healthcare
• Beautification
• Walkability and
Bikeability

7. Are there any additional recovery projects that you
would like to see the Town of Paradise consider?
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8. What do you miss from your memories of Paradise
that will be difficult to be recreated?
Small town feel,
where everybody
knows everybody
Feeling safe and
feeling at home.

All the beautiful trees
and the town in the
forest.

Decades of knowing
people in town
– so many have
permanently relocated
out of the area.

We had everything
we needed up here
and it was wonderful.

The Town was unique
and quirky.

The trees and all the
seclusion they created,
and all the different
neighborhoods.

We had 4 generations in the old
house, the trees are missed but we
are safer now, so it’s bitter sweet.

Fire changes you, but it happened
and all we can do is move forward.

Everything. Our neighbors,
the movie theater, the thrift
stores, papa murphys, and
just everyday life.

Having everyone
I know nearby
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9. Hazard trees have been a threat to rebuilding
and public safety. In response, the Town secured
funding for a series of tree removal programs.

Do you feel hazardous trees are still a threat and
potentially a fire hazard?
Yes
No
Don't know
76%

14.4%

9.6%
1177 out of 1182 answered
894 resp.
170 resp.
113 resp.
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10. As part of evacuation route improvements, the
Town is prioritizing restriping Skyway (fall 2022) in
the downtown area to add a downhill lane. Do you
feel this will make Paradise safer?
Yes
Don't know
No

69.7%

16.5%

13.8%
1174 out of 1182 answered
818 resp.
194 resp.
162 resp.
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11. The Town has completed a comprehensive study
of street fixes to improve evacuation routes, add
missing road segments, and connect long dead-end
streets. With Skyway between Pearson and Elliott
being addressed in 2022, please rank these major
projects in the order of priority with #1 being the
most important.

1. Upper Clark Widening (Clark to Skyway)

2. Upper Skyway Widening (Bille to Pentz)

3. Roe Road Extension (Scottwood to Clark)

4. Roe Road Extension (Clark to Pentz)

5. Elliott Road Extension to Pentz

6. Pentz Road Widening (Town Limits to Skyway)

7. Neal Road Widening (Skyway to Town Limits)

8. Pearson Road Widening (Pentz to Clark)
1039 out of 1182 answered
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12. The Town also studied adding an interconnected
path system adjacent to primary streets for daily
use by pedestrians/cyclists and crisis use by
emergency vehicles. Will you use this network for
walking and biking?
Yes
Don't know
No

60.1%

20.8%

19.1%
1179 out of 1182 answered
709 resp.
245 resp.
225 resp.
168
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13. The Town has taken an aggressive approach to lot
maintenance as part of their fuels management plan,
including regular inspections, letters, and fines. Do
you feel enforcement efforts are adequate?
Yes
No
Don't know

49.7%
33%

17.4%
1174 out of 1182 answered
583 resp.
387 resp.
204 resp.
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14. Would you support the Paradise Recreation and
Parks District (PRPD) acquiring more open space
in strategic locations throughout the town to
reduce wildfire risk?
Yes
Don't know
No

78.4%
13%

8.7%
1165 out of 1182 answered
913 resp.
151 resp.
101 resp.
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WELCOMING

15. The Town opened the Building Resiliency Center
(BRC) in the former Bank of America building. Has
consolidating all building services been a benefit to
the community?
Yes
Don't know
No

54.9%

39.8%

5.4%
1174 out of 1182 answered
644 resp.
467 resp.
63 resp.
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WELCOMING

16. Do you feel the current state and local residential building codes go far enough in promoting fireresistant construction? Yes
Don't know
No

61.7%

27.5%

10.8%
1171 out of 1182 answered
722 resp.
322 resp.
127 resp.
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WELCOMING

17. What do you see as the biggest hurdle to
rebuilding housing?
Cost of labor and materials
Future cost of insurance
Availability of home builders
Hazard trees
Fear of wildfire
Lack of financing options to build
Time involved in designing/building a home
Absence of sewer
Unknown housing demand
Other

88.7%

68.2%

45.6%

33.6%

32.6%

28.9%

27.3%

18.2%

8.5%

1.8%
1140 out of 1182 answered
1k resp.
777 resp.
520 resp.
383 resp.
372 resp
329 resp.
311 resp.
207 resp.
97 resp.
20 resp.
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WELCOMING

18. Paradise had a broad range of housing opportunities and choices before the Camp Fire. Owner-occupied,
stick-built homes represent most of the new units
to date. Please rank the following types in order of
importance moving forward.

1. Owner-occupied stick-built homes

2. Rental homes

3. Owner-occupied manufactured homes (on private property)

4. Manufactured homes in parks (owner-occupied and rental)

5. Paired homes (duplexes)

6. Accessory dwelling units (ADU under 500 sq.ft.)

7. Apartments

8. Mixed-use (housing over commercial)
1041 out of 1182 answered
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WELCOMING

19. Paradise had an abundance of naturally-occurring,
affordable housing before the Camp Fire. New
construction has proven to be less affordable.

Please rank the kind of affordable housing that you
would like to see prioritized in Paradise

1. First time home buyers

2. Self-help ownership

3. Affordable apartments (80% of area median income or less)

4. Market rate apartments (no restrictions on rent)

5. Manufactured home communities

6. Secondary residential units (ADUs)
1041 out of 1182 answered
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WELCOMING

78.8%
51,9%

50.9%

47.7%

17.7%

12.1%
932 out of 1182 answered
734 resp.
484 resp.
474 resp.
445 resp.
165 resp
113 resp.
176
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WELCOMING

21. Do you feel that you have been taken advantage
of by any contractor that worked on your property
since the fire?
No
Not applicable
Yes

49.4%

25.8%

24.9%
1171 out of 1182 answered
578 resp.
302 resp.
291 resp.
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WELCOMING

22. The Town received a grant to have a consultant
study options for reducing homeowners insurance
premiums. Were you able to obtain or renew
affordable homeowners insurance other than the
California Fair Plan?
Yes
Not applicable
No

48.5%

27.7%

23.8%
1168 out of 1182 answered
567 resp.
323 resp.
278 resp.
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22a. Has the amount you pay for homeowners
insurance been raised substantially?
Yes
No
Not applicable
48%

26.5%

25.5%
1165 out of 1182 answered
559 resp.
309 resp.
297 resp.
179
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WELCOMING
22b.Would you be willing to implement fire safe
improvements to your home and property if the
cost was reasonable or financial assistance was
available?
Yes
Not applicable
No

72.8%

20.6%

6.6%
1164 out of 1182 answered
847 resp.
240 resp.
77 resp.
180
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WELCOMING
22c. Would you be willing to have your house exterior
inspected annually for fire safe maintenance?
Yes
No

65.4%

34.6%
1141 out of 1182 answered
746 resp.
395 resp.
181
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WELCOMING
22d.How much would you be willing to pay per year
as a property assessment to fund wildfire risk
mitigation and thereby reduce your homeowners
insurance premiums?
$0
$50
$100
Not applicable
$200

27.5%

25.6%

21.3%

16.2%

9.3%
1040 out of 1182 answered
314 resp.
292 resp.
243 resp.
185 resp.
106 resp
182
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WELCOMING
22e.Are you more willing to pay such an assessment
if you knew that it would be matched by grant
money from the State?
Yes
No

70.9%

29.1%
1119 out of 1182 answered
793 resp.
326 resp.
183
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STRONGER

23. Rank the most important commercial
establishments to bring back in order of
importance
1127 out of 1182 answered

1. Dine in restaurants

2. Mom-and-pop neighborhood services

3. Grocery stores

4. Fast food restaurants

5. Drug stores

6. Entertainment

7. Other
184
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24.Paradise Recreation and Parks District (PRPD) has
been proactive in implementing fire safe measures
and improving local quality of life. How would you
rank the current parks system?

7.1 Average Rating
1010 out of 1182 answered

EXTREMELY UNFAVORABLE SOMEWHAT FAVORABLE EXTREMELY FAVORABLE 185
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25. Adding a redundant Emergency Notification
System is a top priority for the Town. Securing
funding is in progress. How would you rank the
importance of this project?
1177 out of 1182 answered

4.1 Average Rating

EXTREMELY UNIMPORTANT SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 186
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26. Resident fire safe education has been a priority
for the Town in partnership with CalFire and
other organizations. Have any of these programs
reached you?
No
Yes
Not applicable

46.7%

41.3%
12%
1171 out of 1182 answered
547 resp.
484 resp.
140 resp.
187
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STRONGER

27. What is the best location for centralized
walkable shopping?
Skyway between Pearson and Elliott
Almond/Fir/Black Olive
Clark Road
Don't know
Skyway above Elliott
Other

28.7%

27.4%

18.8%

15.9%

8.9%

0.4%
1127 out of 1182 answered
323 resp.
309 resp.
212 resp.
179 resp.
100 resp
4 resp.
188
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28.A key recovery project related to elementary and
secondary education calls for “Paradise’s public,
charter, and private schools to be rebuilt to meet
the needs of all families and to incorporate 21stcentury best practices and learning models…”.

Paradise schools have made remarkable progress
toward meeting this objective. Do you feel
satisfied with the progress to date?
Yes
Don't know
No

59.9%

34.6%

5.5%
1162 out of 1182 answered
696 resp.
402 resp.
64 resp.
189
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29.Is public transportation service in Paradise
adequate?
Don't know
No
Yes

51.6%

35.1%

13.3%
1173 out of 1182 answered
605 resp.
412 resp.
156 resp.
190
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30. Do you ever ride the bus?
Yes
No

11.3%

88.7%
1168 out of 1182 answered
132 resp.
1k resp.
191
134 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Resident feedback on the first draft of new and updated recovery projects.

PUBLIC MEETING
Creating an open dialogue between community
members, town leadership, and the design team
is imperative to update the recovery project list
accurately. The first draft of recovery project
updates was presented at an open forum to gauge
specific concerns on each topic. Each attendee
was asked to rate each project as positive (green
if Paradise resident, blue if not) or negative (red
if Paradise resident, yellow if not). Additionally,
sticky notes were provided for specific comments.

Recovery projects were adjusted, added, and/or
eliminated using the attendees’ feedback to best
achieve residents’ immediate and long-term needs.

The following pages are images of the boards
shared at the public meeting, with the feedback
recorded directly on the board and with volunteer
facilitators.

Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
192
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 135
General Comments
What else should we know about the Town of Paradise's
recovery progress?

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
2 0 1 0
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Thank you Town of Paradise with moving
forward
• Sustainable, fire wise, ecological
education, community center, TEK, camp
fire restoration project
• Indoor recreation (bowling, movie theater)
• When sewers come in businesses will
need financial assistance for hook-up/
connection
• Movie theater, more drive in restaurants
• More signs for community events. Re-use
old signs?
• Market to bring commerce and business
• Waterpark
• Community Rec Center with indoor
facilities
• Yard wast facility & recycle yard
• Town owned solar
• independent renewable energy systems
• Reseeding forests
• Community art for tourism branding
• Keep up the good work!
• Skate park
• Indoor/outdoor pool
• California Constitution Article 1 Section
28(b)(17)
• We need things for youth to do on the
Ridge-Skate Park
• Stop water from leaving our area
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
193
136 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Additional New Recovery Projects
What did we miss? Let us know your thoughts about other potential recovery projects below.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
6 1 1 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • When sewers happen…? (can't read rest of
stickie)
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
194
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 137
Fire Breaks
Recovery Project
Create a fire break between development and the wildlands as a way to reduce fire risk, especially along the east side of Town. The fire break could also double as an area for hiking trails. Paradise Recreation and Parks District (PRPD) should be the lead in securing funding, acquiring property/easements, and maintaining the break.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESILIENCY AND ADAPTATION: REBUILDING PARADISE AFTER THE CAMP FIRE / PARADISE, CALIFORNIA RESILIENCY AND ADAPTATION: REBUILDING PARADISE AFTER THE CAMP FIRE / PARADISE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
5 34
2 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Food forests
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
195
138 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Prioritizing Road Reconstruction
Recovery Project
Acknowledge resident frustration with the damaged condition of streets by improving community awareness on the reconstruction schedule. The Town should make a Paving Map available on their website and coordinate with PG&E, Comcast, AT&T, and PID to create an online interactive tool for residents to see the schedule for undergrounding on a street-by-street basis.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
24 5
0 4
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • MOU County/Town road decisions
• Easier to read maps
• Improve communication between
construction/town and residents
• Green utility progress meter
• More widenings
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
196
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 139
Firesafe Home Improvements
Recovery Project
Publish a list of recommendations that follow future Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code updates (as coordinated by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and seek grants for fire safe home improvements to increase safety and reduce homeowners' insurance premiums. The Town should take the lead in educating residents and continue to seek subsidy sources that would allow Paradise homeowners to make additional fire safe home improvements.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
4 25
0 3
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise 197
140 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Contractor Accountability
Recovery Project
Address the fact that approximately one-third of survey respondents report that they have been taken advantage of by a contractor working on their property since the fire. The Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB) has enforcement ability in this case. Possible initiatives could include:
• Have CSLB step up enforcement efforts
• Start an online community online forum where residents can post reviews
• Require contractors to post their contact information on jobsites • Confirm contractors are in good standing at the time they pull permits

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
4 27
0 3
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • No brainer, of course
• Private road damage from construction
and no plans/money to repair?
• Fired contractors had good rating with
CSLB
• Anyone doing (?) management must be
LIC and town needs to verify INS workers
comp etc
• Town LIC is required for everything, but no
enforcement
• Owner/Builder allowed for unlicensed
contracting
• Put down $200,000+ and contractor
vanished
• No licensed required for fire prevention
provided by State – a problem
• FEMA & OES Damage
• By your contractor or 3rd party contractor
• Aurora Ridge Homes
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
198
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 141
New Insurance Alternatives
Recovery Project
Find insurance alternatives to help protect against limited options and rising insurance costs in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

Community-wide fire safe improvements can reduce risk and thereby lower insurance premiums. As rebuilding progresses, options to be explored include:
• Create community-based insurance
• Collaborate with insurance companies on fire safe improvements • Amend the Fair Plan so that it allows residents to get a mortgage and covers larger multi-family developments

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
4 27
0 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise 199
142 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Support for First-Time Homebuyers
Recovery Project
Give assistance to first-time homebuyers to allow them to purchase a home in Paradise. The Town should continue to look for a workaround to the existing first-time homebuyer program that is currently restricted to the purchase of pre-existing homes and is subject to HUD limitations on the cost of the homes.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
3 22
1 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise 200
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 143
Focus on Attainable & Workforce
Housing
Recovery Project
Priority should be given to the re-creation of lost attainable and workforce housing that is affordable to families with a median income between 80 to 180% of Butte County Area Median Income (AMI). Planning for attainable/workforce rental units along the planned sewer line should be done concurrently with the sewer project to accelerate the timeline. Bringing back Manufactured Home Communities could also underpin this initiative.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
3 1 1 20
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • No brainer, of course
• Includes attainable single-family homes
• Top priority — gentrification only serves
a small percent — affordable, sustainable
workers need built housing
• Can't afford housing for my workers —
makes it hard to retain them
• Rescind 750sf minimum housing size. Tiny
houses are part of the solution!
• Always felt like we had enough affordable
housing and especially apartments
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
201
144 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Manufactured Home Communities
Recovery Project
Tackle the factors that are causing the rebuilding of Manufactured Home Communities (regulated by the state) to lag behind scattered site home building. Hurdles include lack of insurance proceeds, regrading of home sites, replacing private roads, undergrounding on-site electric and communication, and repairing on-site sewer treatment.

Subsidy is required to keep site costs affordable to residents.

Flexibility should be built into CDBG DR funding by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to permit state subsidy.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
3 8
1 22
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise 202
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 145
Support for Mom-and-Pop Businesses
Recovery Project
Find ways to bring back small family-owned or independent businesses that lost their buildings and are now sidelined by the challenge of higher rents. This could include an initiative to match businesses with existing available space and/or lowering new-build construction costs through prefabricated building systems. The improved street infrastructure on Almond Street will provide a blank canvas for small businesses, contingent on sewer.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
8 27
0 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Sewer is key
• But don't ship our water down the hill
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
203
146 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Blue Zones
Recovery Project
Build systems that are conducive to healthier lifestyles and stronger communities as Paradise is rebuilt. Blue Zones is a policy and design framework that could help Paradise get healthier. Elements could include:
• Use Blue Zones principles to help guide healthier rebuilding • Prioritize walking and biking via road improvements and trails • Create gathering spaces to nurture community
• Design homes that promote health and resiliency
• Establish volunteer opportunities

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
3 1
33 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Goat infrastructure, turf management
• Community Gardens adjacent to like
trails…YES!!!
• Paradise stronger gym, mental health
services, kitchen/healthy cooking, green
buildings
• Walking paths
• Sidewalks give people permission to get
out of the house
• Whole, healthy foods, restaurants and
shops
• Does not replace hospitals/urgent cares
• Not the first priority
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
204
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Public Meeting 147
All Scales of Healthcare
Recovery Project
Work to address what was lost in the fire: hospitalization and emergency room, urgent/immediate care, and primary care services. Paradise healthcare providers should engage in a dialogue with residents over residents' concerns and work to restore critical services.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
5 30
0 0
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Need healthcare
• Suggest everyone become a member of air
ambulance if have serious health issues -
alternative interim solution
• FRH was a great hospital
• Ampla trying to move uphere. Top reach
out to them, possible bring them here
• Ambulance service and immediate care
good enough
• Specialist up here don't want to leave town
• Want services back now not enough
population to support…
• Need specialist in town. Don't want to
leave town to have services. Baby center
back need here - still a lot of people in
Magalia
• Need 24 hr Immediate care or ER. Magalia
needs healthcare too. Professionals live in
town
• Imperative for economic development.

Puts progress on hold without knowing
an answer. If you can, market and move
forward
• Don’t let Blue Zone replace walk-in
healthcare services
• Adventis Health should be honest if
coming back or not
• Need more healthcare services here.

Would Adventist Health sell to another
organization/healthcare provider
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
205
148 Appendix / Public Meeting LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Beautification
Recovery Project
Where possible, restore shade and beauty in Paradise with a plant palette that supports local insect and wildlife populations without compromising fire safety. In cooperation with Butte County Fire Safe Council and Cal FIRE, the Town should accelerate efforts to develop appropriate plant palettes for private lots between setbacks and rights-of-way. Continue to seek outside grant funding for replanting.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
5 0 3
23 * Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Loved new welcome sign and bring back
Clark Road sign "Welcome to Paradise"
• Bring back "You are Ascending into
Paradise" on Clark Road
• Fine balance between safety and erosion
control
• Would like to see more shade structures in
lieu of trees
• Progress would have a requirement for
landscape
• Hold educational meetings/workshops on
best native and drought resistant plants
• We need a monarch park
• Paradise Garden Club volunteers to help
organize plantings
• We need some kind of theme
• Something special that identifies us
downtown or along the streets
• Be careful when planting trees close
together when they mature
• Beautify the bike path with flowers, shrubs
Milkweed?
• Partner with the Camp Fire Restoration
Project
• Towns need to do better education on
"why" need to clear vegetation
• Would rather be safer than beautiful
• A flyer that says why we need to be
cleared
• Not charge for the organization medallions
on "Welcome" sign to non-profits
• Coordinate between Town and Butte Co. to
remove trees on private property that are
in the county
• Need to clear the rest of the dead trees off
private property
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
206
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Walkability & Bikeability
Recovery Project
Connect walking and biking facilities into neighborhoods and create extensions of the multi-use path network that is already being implemented along main public streets. Given that this was identified as a high priority for survey respondents, the Town should look for opportunities for pedestrian and bike infrastructure, like sidewalks and multi-use paths, as streets are rebuilt.

SAFER WELCOMING STRONGER BETTER GREENER
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT
0 30
0 7
* Information has not been fact-checked by the Town of Paradise • Important vital
• Great for community as a whole
• Safety — Safer streets/Safety
• Yes, of course! Yes
• Ability to access golf carts? Lights along
paths
• Promotes health
• Don't even have to think about it. No
sidewalk is dangerous
• My kids want to get to school safely & be
able to walk/bike
• No brainer good idea
• Would help businesses if people could
walk there
• Love the new walking path by PRES
• Safety
• Yes! Connect bike paths to other areas
• Not useful for my age and disabilities
• Current bike trail not used enough
• Nice, but not as important as other things
Comments*
from April 28
Public Meeting
207
150 Appendix / Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Priority Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTDISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR)

PRIORITY PROJECTS
The following is a summary of project submitted
by the Town for CDBG-DR funding
CDBG-DR (broad) but info sheets are
only for infrastructure; either indicate
infrastructure (only) or include other CDBGDR info sheets (MHP, OOR/ReCoverCA, ED/ Workforce Development, MIT, etc)
208
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Priority Projects 151 Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Sewer Project
Project Priority:
#1
Project Scope:

The Paradise Sewer Project includes all of the components and activities necessary to convert the core part of the Town (the Sewer Service Area) from on-site septic tank treatment to wastewater conveyance and treatment at the Chico Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP).

Project Description:

The Paradise Sewer Project consists of three primary components: 1) a wastewater collection system consisting of service connections of individual parcels within a designated service area to sewer lines and lift stations; 2) an 18-mile export pipeline to convey Paradise wastewater to the Chico WPCP; and 3) connection to the Chico WPCP where the Paradise wastewater will be treated.

Funding:

Total Cost: $184,675,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $32,326,000
Construction Cost: $152,349,000
Existing Funding Resource: DFA/USDA
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $29,926,000
Unmet Need Construction: $152,349,000
Long Term Recover Plan
Tier and Project:
1 – Sewer System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

On-System Road Rehabilitation
Project Priority:
#2
Project Scope:

The On-System Road Rehabilitation Project repairs damaged sections of roadway and re-striping when necessary to rehabilitate 32 miles of roadway segments of on-system roadway. The project includes a combination of pavement rehabilitation strategies depending on the severity of damage, modifications to nine signalized intersections, and construction of 48 ADA compliant curb ramps.

Project Description:

The project will repair 32 miles of on-system roadways that sustained heavy damage in the wake of the Camp Fire and debris removal efforts. The critical condition of the current roadways risks pavement failure and creates unsafe road conditions. The project will improve safety along public roads that are part of the federal-aid system. These arterial roadways are either evacuation routes or primary east-west connections to the evacuation routes.

Funding:

Total Cost: $55,439,200
Pre-Construction Cost: $3,504,000
Construction Cost: $51,935,200
Existing Funding Resource: FHWAEmergency Relief
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $876,000
Unmet Need Construction: $12,983,800
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Off-System Road Rehabilitation
Project Priority:
#3
Project Scope:

The Off-System Road Rehabilitation Project repairs damaged sections of roadway and re-striping when necessary to rehabilitate 47 miles of roadway segments of on-system roadway. The project also upgrades non-compliant ADA curb ramps.

Project Description:

The project will repair 47 miles of off-system roadways that sustained heavy damage in the wake of the Camp Fire. The critical condition of the current roadways risks pavement failure and creates unsafe road conditions. The project will improve safety along public roads that are not part of the federal-aid system. These roads include local roads and rural minor collectors, which provide evacuation routes connecting to the federal-aid system.

Funding:

Total Cost: $45,043,700
Pre-Construction Cost: $3,064,000
Construction Cost: $41,979,700
Existing Funding Resource: FEMA – Public
Assistance
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $766,000
Unmet Need Construction: $10,494,925
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Pearson Class I
Project Priority:
#3
Project Scope:

The Pearson Class I Path project will construct 2.3-miles of Class I facility and 50 ADA ramps from Clark Road to Pentz Road.

Project Description:

The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve access to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, Paradise Memorial Park, and K-12 schools. The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 50 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $13,554,857
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,254,100
Construction Cost: $12,300,757
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,254,100
Unmet Need Construction: $12,300,757
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
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PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Appendix / Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Priority Projects 153 Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

On-System Sign Replacement
Project Priority:
#4
Project Scope:

The On-System Sign Replacement Project involves sign removal, sign installation and reset of roadside signs and flashing beacons at 122 locations damaged in the 2018 Camp Fire. The project is partially funded through FHWA Emergency Relief.

Project Description:

The project will replace damaged roadway signs along federal aid routes to improve safety. Signage types include stop, no parking, signs alerting to fire station access, speed limit, curves ahead, street markers, prepare to stop/stop ahead, merge left, school crossing, flashing beacons, hospital/police, no outlet, wildlife crossing, etc.

Funding:

Total Cost: $285,200
Pre-Construction Cost: $26,000
Construction Cost: $259,200
Existing Funding Resource: FHWAEmergency Relief
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $6,500
Unmet Need Construction: $64,800
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Roe Road Phase 1
Project Priority:
#4
Project Scope:

Roe Road Phase 1 Project will construct a new three lane 1.25-mile roadway with wide shoulders.

The project will include a Class I multi-use pathway, ADA curb ramps, storm drain infrastructure, and intersections with Pentz Road, Edgewood Lane, and South Libby Road.

Project Description:

Roe Road Phase 1 project is part of a five-phase project to construct a new east-west roadway connection between Skyway and Pentz Road. The proposed project will construct 1.25-miles of roadway between South Libby Road and Pentz Road to improve circulation and connectivity throughout the Town and provide alternative ingress/egress routes for residential neighborhoods.

The project will also construct a parallel Class I bikeway for travel by people walking and bicycling and provides first responders a dedicated bi-directional travel lane during emergency events.

Funding:

Total Cost: $60,400,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $14,500,000
Construction Cost: $45,900,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $14,500,000
Unmet Need Construction: $45,900,000
Long Term Recover Plan
Tier and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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154 Appendix / Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Priority Projects LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Pearson Road Reconfiguration
Project Priority:
#5
Project Scope:

The Pearson Road Reconfiguration project involves restriping the roadway, adding a Class II bike lane, pavement slurry seal, and sidewalk and curb ramp reconstruction in compliance with current ADA standards along a 0.17-mile segment of roadway.

Project Description:

The Pearson Road Reconfiguration project will redefine and restripe the existing space between existing curb lines to provide increased evacuation capacity, add defined space for bicyclists and/or pedestrians, enhance the business setting, and provide a safer overall street environment than encourages commercial redevelopment. The project includes slurry seal and reconstructing pedestrian ramps to ADA standards and minor sidewalk improvements where necessary.

Funding:

Total Cost: $600,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $78,300
Construction Cost: $521,700
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $78,300
Unmet Need Construction: $521,700
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Roe Road Phase 2
Project Priority:
#5
Project Scope:

Roe Road Phase 2 will construct a new 1-mile roadway extending from South Libby Road to Clark Road/State Route 191. The project will include a Class I multi-use pathway, ADA curb ramps, bridge or culvert over Clear Creek, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

Roe Road Phase 2 is part of a larger project to construct a new east-west roadway between Skyway and Pentz Road to improve circulation and connectivity throughout the Town and provide alternative ingress/egress routes for residential neighborhoods. The project will create a new roadway between South Libby Road and Clark Road. It will also construct a parallel Class I pathway for people walking and biking that will also provide first responders with a dedicated bi-directional travel lane during emergency events.

Funding:

Total Cost: $42,622,089
Pre-Construction Cost: $6,874,600
Construction Cost: $35,747,489
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $6,874,600
Unmet Need Construction: $35,747,489
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Oliver Curve Pathway Phase I
Project Priority:
#32
Project Scope:

The Oliver Curve Pathway Phase I project will construct 3,696 linear feet of a 10-foot-wide Class I multi-use facility complete with 2-foot-wide shoulders, lighting, and storm drain accommodations.

Additional improvements include 17 new ADA ramps, 1 new crosswalk, and retaining walls.

Project Description:

The Oliver Curve Pathway Project Phase I proposes a Class I pathway on Oliver Road, stretching three-quarters of a mile from Skyway to Bille Road. The multi-use facility is 10 feet wide with 2-foot shoulders and includes 17 ADA ramps, pathway lighting, and retaining walls along Honey Run Creek.

The project will provide improved access for people walking and bicycling to access destinations throughout Town including improved connectivity to the Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail.

Funding:

Total Cost: $5,403,547
Pre-Construction Cost: $699,100
Construction Cost: $4,704,447
Existing Funding Resource: Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $349,100
Unmet Need Construction: $4,704,447
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Oliver Curve Pathway Phase II
Project Priority:
#6
Project Scope:

The Oliver Curve Pathway Phase II Project Construct one-half-mile of paved Class I facility, 10 ADA ramps, and storm drainage facilities between Bille Road and Wagstaff Road.

Project Description:

The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, Bille Park, and the Terre Ashe Recreation Center. The Class I facility will be 10- feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 10 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers. The project will extend the improvements in Oliver Curve Pathway Phase I, providing access to Skyway and downtown.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,787,009
Pre-Construction Cost: $574,200
Construction Cost: $3,212,809
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $574,200
Unmet Need Construction: $3,212,809
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 – Interconnect Path System
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Roe Road Phase 3
Project Priority:
#6
Project Scope:

Roe Road Phase 3 will construct a 0.76-mile roadway extending from the eastern terminus of Roe Road at Scottwood Road to Clark Road. The project will include a Class I multi-use pathway, ADA curb ramps, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

Roe Road Phase 3 is part of a larger project to construct a new east-west roadway between Skyway and Pentz Road to improve circulation and connectivity throughout the Town and provide alternative ingress/egress routes for residential neighborhoods. The project will create a new roadway between Scottwood Road and Clark Road/State Route 191. It will also construct a parallel Class I pathway for people walking and biking that will also provide first responders with a dedicated bi-directional travel lane during emergency events.

Funding:

Total Cost: $11,105,512
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,628,200
Construction Cost: $9,477,312
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,628,200
Unmet Need Construction: $9,477,312
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Pentz Road Widening
Project Priority:
#7
Project Scope:

The Pentz Road Widening project will widen Pentz Road from Skyway to the southern Town limits to include a 12-foot-wide center turn lane, widened shoulders, and a multi-use pathway. The project builds upon the FHWA disaster recovery efforts that are rehabilitating the existing roadway pavement.

Project Description:

Pentz Road serves as a primary north-south ingress/egress route for Town residents. Widening the road will improve evacuation efficiency along this route, provide an adequate shoulder to park disabled vehicles and reduce fire fuel proximity to the traveling public. The project proposes a 10- foot-wide Class I multi-use facility with 2-foot shoulders, lighting, storm drain accommodations, ADA ramps, and crossing surface improvements.

Funding:

Total Cost: $88,865,680
Pre-Construction Cost: $33,548,330
Construction Cost: $55,317,350
Existing Funding Resource: Unsecured
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $33,548,330
Unmet Need Construction: $55,317,350
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Early Warning System
Project Priority:
#8
Project Scope:

The Early Warning System project will design, install, and implement a network of emergency warning systems for the purpose of rapid hazard notification.

Project Description:

This project will provide an early warning system with multiple notification channels, including IPAWS/WEA, AM Radio, SMS, social media, and outdoor siren/speakers capable of broadcasting audible alert tones and clear voice messages. The siren/speaker system will be installed in 21 locations throughout Paradise. The system is intended to have battery backup, AC, solar power, user friendly cloud-based software, and a reliable connection that is not reliant on local power or cell towers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,207,400
Pre-Construction Cost: $7,400
Construction Cost: $3,026,875
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $3,200,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 – Emergency Notification
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Elliott Road Extension
Project Priority:
#9
Project Scope:

The Elliott Road Extension Project will extend the existing roadway 0.7-miles from its easterly terminus to Pentz Road. The extension will include a two-lane roadway with sidewalks, bike lanes, and lighting.

Project Description:

The project will extend Elliott Road 0.7-miles east to Pentz Road and provide alternative ingress/egress for the neighborhood as well as interconnectivity between primary evacuation routes within Town. The project also supports daily multimodal access and circulation needs of the community. The project improves access to evacuation routes, completes missing road segments, reduces dead-end streets, reduces fire fuel proximity to the roadway, and is consistent with Town Long-Term Recovery Plan.

Funding:

Total Cost: $7,050,742
Pre-Construction Cost: $2,344,688
Construction Cost: $4,706,054
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $2,344,688
Unmet Need Construction: $4,706,054
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Pentz/Pearson Intersection Improvements
Project Priority:
#9
Project Scope:

The Pentz/Pearson Intersection Improvements project will increase capacity with the construction of additional turn lanes and will provide for large vehicle turning radius. The project will require rightof-way acquisition.

Project Description:

The Pentz/Pearson Intersection Improvements project will construct additional turn lanes and a traffic signal system or a roundabout at the existing narrow, All-Way Stop Controlled Pentz/Pearson intersection. Additional capacity and large vehicle turning space is needed at this location for more efficient emergency services. The control type decision will be made early, during the engineering feasibility study phase of the project. The project includes right-of-way acquisition in the intersection vicinity which is required to accommodate the larger intersection footprint that is anticipated.

Funding:

Total Cost: $4,500,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $587,000
Construction Cost: $3,913,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $587,000
Unmet Need Construction: $3,913,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Elliott Class I
Project Priority:
#10
Project Scope:

The Elliott Road Class I Path Project will construct 2-miles of paved Class I facility and 42 ADA ramps between Skyway and Sawmill Road.

Project Description:

The Elliot Road Class I Path Project will improve connections for multi-modal transportation users in the Town of Paradise. The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, the Terre Ashe Recreation Center, and the Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail. The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 42 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $12,718,561
Pre-Construction Cost: $2,555,200
Construction Cost: $10,163,361
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $2,555,200
Unmet Need Construction: $12,718,561
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Neal Road Rehabilitation
Project Priority:
#10
Project Scope:

The project rehabilitates approximately 1.63 miles of Neal Road within the Town limits between Skyway and Wayland. The project work includes 1-inch Cold Plane and 3-inch asphalt concrete (AC) overlay for the entire roadway section with digout areas of 12-inch asphalt AC for sections with severe rutting and cracking damage.

Project Description:

Neal Road is an on-system, principal arterial, major connector route in from the Town of Paradise to State Route 99 (SR 99) and it is designated as a federal aid route within the Town Limits. Neal Road is one of the primary routes between the Neal Road Landfill just east of SR 99 and the Town. The rehabilitation consists of asphalt concrete overlays and structural section repair (digouts) for severely damaged locations.

Funding:

Total Cost: $1,588,300
Pre-Construction Cost: $143,000
Construction Cost: $1,445,300
Existing Funding Resource: FEMA -
Emergency Relief
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $35,750
Unmet Need Construction: $361,325
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Off-System Culvert Replacement
Project Priority:
#11
Project Scope:

The Off-System Culvert Replacement Project involves replacing damaged On-System High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) culverts and rehabilitation of the roadway section above the pipe at 31 locations.

Project Description:

The project will repair damaged culverts at 31 locations along neighborhood roads connecting to evacuation routes to improve safety and provide safe and effective management of storm water runoff. The culverts targeted for inspection were identified by using the Town’s Acela inventory database. Plastic culverts that were listed as off the federal and state system and located within the burn areas were identified.

Funding:

Total Cost: $750,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $53,000
Construction Cost: $697,000
Existing Funding Resource: FEMA Public
Assistance
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $13,250
Unmet Need Construction: $174,250
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Reseeding Program
Project Priority:
#11
Project Scope:

The Reseeding Program phase one will plan and scope the areas for reseeding for erosion control and controlling the growth of noxious weeds throughout the Town.

Project Description:

This project will develop a team with a reseeding expert to perform an assessment to scope the area, type, and methods for reseeding and establish priority areas.

Funding:

Total Cost: $53,600
Pre-Construction Cost: N/A
Construction Cost: $53,600
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $53,600
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Fuels Management Plan
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Buschmann Extension
Project Priority:
#12
Project Scope:

Buschmann Extension project will construct a 0.74-mile two lane road extension from easterly terminus at Clark Road (State Route 191) to South Libby Road. The project will include two travel lanes, wide shoulders, sidewalks, storm drainage infrastructure, and bridge over Clear Creek.

Project Description:

Bushmann Road is an east-west route located south of Pearson Road, surrounded by mixed land uses including residences, schools, and parks. The route currently accesses one evacuation route within Town, and the project proposes to extend Buschmann Road 0.74-miles east to connect with residential dead-end street South Libby Road. The project will provide ingress/egress routes for neighborhoods in the South Libby Road area and provide more direct access to an evacuation route, Clark Road.

Funding:

Total Cost: $6,763,021
Pre-Construction Cost: $2,380,120
Construction Cost: $4,382,901
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $2,380,120
Unmet Need Construction: $4,382,901
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Buschmann Extension West
Project Priority:
#13
Project Scope:

The Buschmann Road West Extension project will construct a 0.35-mile extension the westerly terminus at Foster Road to Skyway. The project will consist of two lanes, wide shoulders, sidewalks, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

The project will extend the roadway 0.35-miles west to Skyway and provide alternative ingress/egress routes for surrounding neighborhoods, as well as interconnectivity between primary evacuation routes within Town. The project improves access to evacuation routes, completes missing road segments, reduces dead-end streets, reduces fire fuel proximity to the roadway, and is consistent with Town Long-Term Recovery Plan.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,290,571
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,385,152
Construction Cost: $1,905,419
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,385,152
Unmet Need Construction: $1,905,419
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Sawmill Extension South
Project Priority:
#13
Project Scope:

The Sawmill Road Extension South project constructs a 0.6-mile two-lane roadway extension from its southerly terminus to connect to South Libby Road. The Project will include wide shoulders, Class I path, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

Sawmill Road is a dead-end residential street extending south of Pearson Road, resulting in limited ingress/egress options for residents on Sawmill Road as well as residents on 17 directly adjoining dead-end residential streets. The existing network creates hazardous conditions where high volumes of vehicle traffic overload Sawmill Road to access evacuation routes. The project will extend Sawmill Road by 0.6-miles to connect with South Libby Road and provide an alternative ingress/egress for the neighborhood residents surrounding both roadways as well as access to the future Roe Road Phase 1.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,337,373
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,151,240
Construction Cost: $2,186,133
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,151,240
Unmet Need Construction: $2,186,133
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Long Dead-End Streets
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Roe Road Phase 4
Project Priority:
#14
Project Scope:

Roe Road Phase 4 will construct a new 0.67-mile roadway extending from the Roe Road western terminus on Neal Road to Skyway Road. The project will include a Class I multi-use pathway, ADA curb ramps, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

Roe Road Phase 4 is part of a larger project to construct a new east-west roadway between Skyway and Pentz Road to improve circulation and connectivity throughout the town and provide alternative ingress/egress routes for residential neighborhoods. The project will create a new roadway segment between Neal Road and Skyway to extend Roe Road. It will also construct a parallel Class I pathway for pedestrians and cyclists that will also function as a dedicated bi-directional travel lane for first responders during emergency events.

Funding:

Total Cost: $20,380,141
Pre-Construction Cost: $3,667,400
Construction Cost: $16,712,741
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $3,667,400
Unmet Need Construction: $16,712,741
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Roe Road Phase 5
Project Priority:
#15
Project Scope:

Roe Road Phase 5 will consist of a 3-lane widening of existing Roe Road (1.6 miles) between Scottwood Road and Neal Road as well as addition of a Class I path and stormwater infrastructure.

Project Description:

The Roe Road Extension Phase 5 is part a larger project to construct a new east-west roadway between Skyway and Pentz Road to improve circulation and connectivity throughout the Town and provide alternative ingress/egress routes for residential neighborhoods. The project will widen existing Roe Road between Skyway and Scottwood Drive to provide increased capacity during evacuation events. The project will also construct a parallel Class I bikeway for travel by people walking and bicycling and provides first responders a dedicated bi-directional travel lane during emergency events.

Funding:

Total Cost: $21,049,870
Pre-Construction Cost: $5,298,320
Construction Cost: $15,751,550
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $5,298,320
Unmet Need Construction: $15,751,550
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Sawmill Class I
Project Priority:
#16
Project Scope:

The Sawmill Class I Project will construct 1.5-miles of paved Class I facility and 44 ADA Ramps between Bille Road and Pearson Road.

Project Description:

The Sawmill Class I Project will improve connections for multi-modal transportation users in the Town. The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Bille Park, Paradise Memorial Park, and residential neighborhoods. The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 44 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $9,129,765
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,103,400
Construction Cost: $8,026,365
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,103,400
Unmet Need Construction: $8,026,365
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Upper Skyway Widening
Project Priority:
#16
Project Scope:

The Upper Skyway Widening project will widen Upper Skyway from Bille Road to Pentz Road (2.7 miles) to include a 12-foot-wide center turn lane, widened shoulders, and a multi-use pathway. The project builds upon the FHWA disaster recovery efforts.

Project Description:

Skyway serves as the primary ingress/egress route for Town residents. Widening the road will improve evacuation along this route, provide an adequate shoulder to park disabled vehicles and reduce fire fuel proximity to the traveling public. The project includes a grade separated multi-use bike and pedestrian pathway create an interconnected path system. This pathway can function as an emergency ingress/egress during future evacuation events and provide an additional fire break.

Funding:

Total Cost: $49,067,998
Pre-Construction Cost: $19,195,610
Construction Cost: $29,872,388
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $19,195,610
Unmet Need Construction: $29,872,388
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Neal Road Widening
Project Priority:
#17
Project Scope:

The Neal Road Widening project will widen Neal Road from Skyway to the southern Town limits to include a 12-foot-wide center turn lane, increased shoulder widths, and installation of a new multiuse pathway. The project builds upon the FHWA disaster recovery efforts to reconstruct the existing pavement.

Project Description:

Widening the road will improve evacuation efficiency along this route, provide an adequate shoulder to park disabled vehicles, provide additional evacuation capacity, and reduce fire fuel proximity to the traveling public. The project includes a grade separated multi-use bike and pedestrian pathway to create an interconnected path system. This pathway can also function as emergency vehicle ingress/egress during future evacuation events and provide an additional fire break.

Funding:

Total Cost: $25,308,880
Pre-Construction Cost: $8,215,670
Construction Cost: $17,093,210
Existing Funding Resource: Unsecured
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $8,215,670
Unmet Need Construction: $17,093,210
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

On-System Culvert Replacement
Project Priority:
#18
Project Scope:

The On-System Culvert Replacement Project involves replacing damaged On-System High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) “plastic” culverts with Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) culverts, including restoration of the roadway section above the pipe at various locations. The project is funded through FHWA Emergency Relief.

Project Description:

The project will repair damaged culverts at 25 locations along evacuation routes to improve safety and provide safe and effective management of storm runoff. Consistent with the Long-Term Recovery Plan, the project provides for a more sustainable and greener community.

Funding:

Total Cost: $880,400
Pre-Construction Cost: $73,900
Construction Cost: $806,500
Existing Funding Resource: FHWAEmergency Relief
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $18,475
Unmet Need Construction: $201,625
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Valley View Class I
Project Priority:
#18
Project Scope:

Construct 1.2-miles of paved Class I facility and 30 ADA ramps.

Project Description:

The Valley View Class I Project will improve connections for multi-modal transportation users in the Town of Paradise. The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, Bille Park, and the Terre Ashe Recreation Center. The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 30 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $8,973,865
Pre-Construction Cost: $947,500
Construction Cost: $8,026,365
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $947,500
Unmet Need Construction: $8,026,365
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Upper Clark Road Widening
Project Priority:
#19
Project Scope:

The Upper Clark Road Widening project will widen Clark Road from Wagstaff Road to Skyway (1.5- mile segment) to include a 12-foot-2ide center turn lane, widened shoulders, and a multi-use pathway. The project builds upon the FHWA disaster recovery efforts.

Project Description:

Widening the road will improve evacuation along this route, provide an adequate shoulder to park disabled vehicles and reduce fire fuel proximity to the traveling public. Consistent with the LongTerm Recovery Plan, the project includes a grade separated multi-use bike and pedestrian pathway to create an interconnect path system. This pathway can function as emergency ingress/egress during future evacuation events and provide an additional fire break.

Funding:

Total Cost: $25,007,475
Pre-Construction Cost: $8,409,865
Construction Cost: $16,597,610
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $8,409,865
Unmet Need Construction: $16,597,610
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Wagstaff Class I
Project Priority:
#19
Project Scope:

The Wagstaff Class I Project will construct 2-miles of paved Class I facility and 52 ADA ramps between Oliver Road and Bille Road.

Project Description:

The Wagstaff Class I Project will improve connections for multi-modal transportation users in the Town of Paradise. The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, Bille Park, Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail, and the Terre Ashe Recreation Center. The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 52 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $12,638,530
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,945,300
Construction Cost: $10,693,230
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,945,300
Unmet Need Construction: $10,693,230
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Elliott Road West Extension
Project Priority:
#20
Project Scope:

The Elliott Road West Extension will construct a 0.45-mile new roadway alignment from its westerly terminus at Oakmore Drive to Pinewood Drive. The project will include a two-lane roadway, wide shoulders, Class I multi-use pathway, storm drainage infrastructure, and bridge over Honey Run Creek.

Project Description:

The project will extend Elliott Road to create an alternative ingress/egress route for the residential neighborhood and connection with Skyway evacuation route, reducing driving distance by up to 1- mile. The project improves access to evacuation routes, completes missing road segments, reduces dead-end streets, reduces fire fuel proximity to the roadway, adds a multi-use path to contribute to the interconnected path system, and is consistent with Paradise Long-Term Recovery Plan.

Funding:

Total Cost: $850,011
Pre-Construction Cost: $482,600
Construction Cost: $367,411
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $38,000
Unmet Need Construction: $291,600
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Category 4 Tree Removal
Project Priority:
#21
Project Scope:

The Category 4 Tree Removal project will remove the standing burnt trees within the Town of Paradise (Category 4 trees) which were burned due to the Camp Fire.

Project Description:

Category 4 trees are defined as hazard trees on private property that constitute a fire hazard. This project will remove between 30,000 and 55,000 trees, including an estimated 222,700 trees on the “back forty” of private property, to reduce the fire hazard and the risk of Bark Beetle infestation.

Funding:

Total Cost: $11,747,128
Pre-Construction Cost: N/A
Construction Cost: $11,747,128
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $11,747,128
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Standing Burnt Tree Removal
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Category 4 Tree Removal Additional
Project Priority:
#22
Project Scope:

The Category 4 Tree Removal project will remove the standing burnt trees within the Town of Paradise (Category 4 trees) which were burned due to the Camp Fire.

Project Description:

Funding:

Total Cost: $10,000,000
Pre-Construction Cost: N/A
Construction Cost: $10,000,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $10,000,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Standing Burnt Tree Removal
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Forest Service Road Improvements & Extension
Project Priority:
#22
Project Scope:

The project acquires the right of way and improves approximately 1,940 feet of Forest Service Road by removing a layer of existing pavement via Cold Plane (CP) and resurfacing with hot mix asphalt overlay (HMA). In addition, the project extends the road from its current east-west alignment 900 feet west to connect to Skyway. Improvements include paving, striping, new shoulders, bike lane, and drainage facilities.

Project Description:

The project improves and extends Forest Service Road, an east-west route connecting Clark Road to a public roadway. Butte County Fire Station 35 is at the corner of Forest Service Road and Moore Road.

The improved roadway will provide a missing connection between Skyway and Clark Road, primary evacuation routes for the community.

Funding:

Total Cost: $1,706,351
Pre-Construction Cost: 1,213,444
Construction Cost: $542,907
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,213,444
Unmet Need Construction: $542,907
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Black Olive/Foster Intersection Improvements
Project Priority:
#23
Project Scope:

The Black Olive/Foster Intersection Improvements project will include roadway realignment, the construction of turn lanes, and the installation of a traffic signal or a roundabout.

Project Description:

The Black Olive/Foster Intersection Improvements project will realign Black Olive Drive both horizontally and vertically through the Foster Drive intersection, construct additional turn lanes, and revise the intersection controls. The project includes constructing either a traffic signal system or roundabout. The intersection control decision will be made during the engineering feasibility study (early phase) of the project. The project includes right-of-way acquisition in the intersection vicinity which will be required to realign the roadway in accordance with nationally recognized design guidelines.

Funding:

Total Cost: $5,000,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $652,200
Construction Cost: $4,347,800
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $652,200
Unmet Need Construction: $4,347,800
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

General Plan Update
Project Priority:
#23
Project Scope:

The General Plan Update project will complete a comprehensive General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update. The Town’s General Plan has not been updated since 1994.

Project Description:

Updating development goals and reaffirming land use patterns is central to recovery. A comprehensive General Plan Update will be a community-driven process that allows for meaningful community engagement and aligns local priorities and needs to post-fire reconstruction.

Funding:

Total Cost: $1,200,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,200,000
Construction Cost: N/A
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,200,000
Unmet Need Construction: N/A
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Planning and Zoning
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Changeable Message Sign Network
Project Priority:
#24
Project Scope:

The Changeable Message Sign Network project provides approximately 10 mobile, changeable message signs equipped with remote and manual programming capabilities that can be mounted to trailers as needed.

Project Description:

The Changeable Message Sign Network project will provide approximately 10 mobile (trailer mounted) changeable message signs to be deployed along evacuation routes and at key intersections in the Town of Paradise during emergency events. The signs are intended to be equipped with remote programming/controls, noting that wireless communications could potentially be down during an emergency and manual programming would then be required. Some signs may be used regularly or during pending events to relay important information.

Funding:

Total Cost: $130,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $15,000
Construction Cost: $115,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $15,000
Unmet Need Construction: $115,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Emergency Notification
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Sewer Service Area Specific Plan
Project Priority:
#24
Project Scope:

The Sewer Service Area Specific Plan project will analyze the impacts of installing a sewer system in the Town’s Downtown and Commercial areas.

Project Description:

The project will study the impacts of constructing a sewer system along Skyway, Pearson Road, and Clark Road as well as in Downtown. The specific plan will study how the sewer system will influence commercial and residential rebuilding efforts, land use patterns, and economic revitalization.

Funding:

Total Cost: $800,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $800,000
Construction Cost: N/A
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $800,000
Unmet Need Construction: N/A
Long Term Recover Plan
Tier and Project:
1 – Sewer System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Clark Spot Widening
Project Priority:
#25
Project Scope:

The Clark Road Spot Widening Project will widen 0.22-miles of Clark Road between Wagstaff Road and Bille Road to include a 12-foot wide two way left turn lane.

Project Description:

Clark Road serves as a primary evacuation route for not only the Town but also the communities of Magalia, Paradise Pines, DeSabla, Lovelock, and Sterling City. There is a critical chokepoint between Wagstaff Road and Bille Road. The chokepoint is a result of a one-lane reduction from five to four lanes, where the roadway loses a two way left turn lane for 0.22-miles. During evacuation events, Clark Road will serve one-way vehicle throughput, whereas the lane reduction will force lane merging and cause evacuation efficiency delays.

Funding:

Total Cost: $1,684,300
Pre-Construction Cost: $194,300
Construction Cost: $1,490,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $194,300
Unmet Need Construction: $1,490,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Defensible Space Code Enforcement
Project Priority:
#25
Project Scope:

The Defensible Space Code Enforcement project will update residential codes and standards to improve fire resiliency.

Project Description:

The project will assist in providing certainty to homeowners during the rebuilding process and beyond. Hardened building envelopes combined with aggressive fuel reduction would increase safety.

Funding:

Total Cost: $691,460
Pre-Construction Cost: N/A
Construction Cost: $691,460
Existing Funding Resource: FEMA HMGP
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $172,865
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Updated Rebuilding Codes/Standards
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program
Project Priority:
#25
Project Scope:

The Defensible Space Code Enforcement project will remove hazardous fuel in the wake of the Camp Fire within Town.

Project Description:

The project will dispose of most vegetative debris at the Green Waste Yard adjacent to the Public Works yard on American Way in Paradise.

Funding:

Total Cost: $8,465,986
Pre-Construction Cost: N/A
Construction Cost: $8,465,986
Existing Funding Resource: FEMA HMGP
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $2,116,497
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Fuels Management Plan
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Clark Class I
Project Priority:
#26
Project Scope:

The Clark Road Class I Path Project will construct 3.4-miles of paved Class I facility, 12 ADA camps, 1 new crosswalk, and 1 rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) from Skyway to Pearson Road.

Project Description:

The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, Paradise Memorial Park, Terre Ashe Recreation Center, and Moore Road Park.

The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 12 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers. A new crosswalk with a RRFB will be installed to improve visibility of pedestrians and bicyclists at the crossing.

Funding:

Total Cost: $21,554,691
Pre-Construction Cost: $4,001,100
Construction Cost: $17,553,591
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $4,001,100
Unmet Need Construction: $17,553,591
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Libby Road Extension
Project Priority:
#26
Project Scope:

The Libby Road Extension will construct a 0.25-mile facility between Nunneley Road and Elliott Road.

The project will include two travel lanes, wide shoulders, sidewalks, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

Libby Road is a north-south corridor within the Town with a critical missing link between Nunneley Road and Elliott Road. The 0.25-mile missing roadway segment will be completed by the proposed project to provide Town residents an alternative ingress/egress route connecting with evacuation corridors. The project will also improve the existing Libby Road from Pearson Road to Nunneley Road.

Funding:

Total Cost: $5,898,678
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,317,084
Construction Cost: $4,581,594
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,317,084
Unmet Need Construction: $4,581,594
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

On-System Hardscape Replacement
Project Priority:
#26
Project Scope:

The On-System Hardscape Replacement Project involves removal and replacement of damaged concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk at 22 locations along on-system roads that are part of the federal-aid system. The project is partially funded through FHWA Emergency Relief.

Project Description:

The project will repair damaged hardscape along on-system roads to improve safety. The Town’s hardscape sustained heavy damage in the wake of the Camp fire. Damaged areas pose a hazard to pedestrians and bicyclists. Consistent with the Long-Term Recovery Plan, the project repairs will support an interconnected path system and walkable downtown.

Funding:

Total Cost: $767,100
Pre-Construction Cost: $73,900
Construction Cost: $693,200
Existing Funding Resource: FHWAEmergency Relief
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $18,475
Unmet Need Construction: $173,300
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Walkable Downtown
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Shay Lane Extension
Project Priority:
#27
Project Scope:

The Shay Lane Extension project constructs a 0.07-mile roadway from its southerly terminus to Center Pine Drive. The extension will consist of a two-lane roadway with wide shoulders, sidewalks, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

The project will extend Shay Lane by 0.07-miles to connect with Center Pine Drive and Stark Lane, providing an alternative ingress/egress route to connect with Pentz Road. The project improves access to evacuation routes, completes missing road segments, reduces dead-end streets, reduces fire fuel proximity to the roadway and is consistent with the Town Long-Term Recovery Plan.

Funding:

Total Cost: $849,633
Pre-Construction Cost: $348,128
Construction Cost: $501,505
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $348,128
Unmet Need Construction: $501,505
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Long Dead-End Streets
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Storm Drain Master Plan
Project Priority:
#27
Project Scope:

Develop a master plan to guide the implementation of new comprehensive drainage infrastructure improvements that will provide safe and effective management of storm water runoff. The plan will review 100 miles of existing stormwater infrastructure and study future needs, including impacts from the 2018 Camp Fire.

Project Description:

The project will develop a Storm Drain Master plan to effectively implement drainage and infrastructure improvements to protect the Town from storm water runoff. The plan would provide the Town with critical information to prioritize and implement needed storm water infrastructure improvements that will decrease the quantity of runoff, reduce risk of flooding and improve the quality of water.

Funding:

Total Cost: $513,774
Pre-Construction Cost: $513,774
Construction Cost: N/A
Existing Funding Resource: FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $128,444
Unmet Need Construction: N/A
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
2 - Sustainable Stormwater and Drainage
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Moore Road Improvements
Project Priority:
#28
Project Scope:

The project acquires the right of way and improves 2,413.12 linear feet (approximately 0.5 miles) of Moore Road to a public roadway. The project removes a layer of existing pavement via Cold Plane (CP) and resurfaces with hot mix asphalt overlay (HMA). Improvements include paving, pavement marking, sidewalks, and storm drain infrastructure.

Project Description:

The project improves Moore Road, a north-south route connecting Forest Service Road through Herb Lane to the northern limit of Skyway. Rehabilitation of Moore Road will improve egress/ingress of emergency response vehicles. This project combined with the Forest Service Road Improvements & Extension project, increase access to Skyway and Clark Road are primary evacuation routes for the community.

Funding:

Total Cost: $1,436,639
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,305,176
Construction Cost: $401,463
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,305,176
Unmet Need Construction: $401,463
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program
Project Priority:
#28
Project Scope:

The Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program will update protocols for assessing compliance with current codes and standards for structures that survived the Camp Fire. It will also develop improvements as well as establish the process for improvement applications/application approval and subsequent improvement implementation.

Project Description:

This project is split between two phases. Phase one is update protocols for assessing compliance with current codes and standards for structures that survived the Camp Fire. After the process is developed, the Town would then begin accepting and approval of applications through completion of the actual project. Phase two will consist of approving projects and notifying the homeowner to proceed with the approved scope of work.

Funding:

Total Cost: $8,465,986
Pre-Construction Cost: N/A
Construction Cost: $8,465,986
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: N/A
Unmet Need Construction: $8,465,986
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
2 - Education Program
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Skyway Class I
Project Priority:
#28
Project Scope:

Construct 0.3-miles of paved Class I facility and 1 ADA ramp from Oliver Road to the Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail.

Project Description:

The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Downtown Paradise, Bille Park, and the Terre Ashe Recreation Center. The Class I facility will be 10- feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 1 ADA ramp to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,371,677
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,763,800
Construction Cost: $1,607,877
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,763,800
Unmet Need Construction: $1,607,877
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Skyway Connectivity
Project Priority:
#29
Project Scope:

The Skyway Connectivity Project will construct 5 segments of sidewalk infill totaling 4,255 linear feet, 20 new ADA ramps, and stripe 3,165 linear feet of on-street bicycle lanes between Wagstaff Road and Bille Road. The project also constructs 20 ADA ramps and undergrounds overhead utilities.

Project Description:

The proposed project will provide infrastructure improvements for people walking and bicycling in the corridor to reach destinations throughout Town. The proposed improvements serve a dual purpose and provide increased capacity for citizens as well as ingress/egress for emergency response vehicles during evacuation events.

Funding:

Total Cost: $4,461,689
Pre-Construction Cost: $656,000
Construction Cost: $3,805,689
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $656,000
Unmet Need Construction: $3,805,689
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Toyon Lane Reconstruction
Project Priority:
#29
Project Scope:

The scope includes acquisition of a 0.5 mile long, privately-owned roadway and reconstruction of the roadway to two lanes with shoulders to improve circulation, emergency preparedness, response, and provide an additional north-south evacuation route for area residents.

Project Description:

Toyon Lane is currently a private road that connects Roe Road and Foster Road. It is approximately

0.5 miles long. Acquiring the road and reconstructing it to Town standards will improve circulation and access by providing another north-south connector that will increase evacuation capacity, improve public safety, and provide compatibility for affordable multi-family housing for the region. In addition, an extension of Roe Road is planned to establish a cross-town connection to Neal Road, a primary evacuation route.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,880,420
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,263,750
Construction Cost: $2,616,670
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,263,750
Unmet Need Construction: $2,616,670
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
2 - Sustainable Stormwater and Drainage
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Pentz Pathway Phase II
Project Priority:
#30
Project Scope:

The Pentz Pathway Phase II Project will construct 16,896 linear feet of a 10-foot-wide Class I multiuse facility complete with 2-foot-wide shoulders, lighting, and storm drain accommodations between Skyway to Wagstaff Road and Bille Road to Malibu Drive. Additional improvements include 80 new ADA ramps, 7 new RRFB signals, and 27 crossing surface improvements.

Project Description:

The proposed project will provide infrastructure improvements for people walking and bicycling in the corridor to reach destinations throughout Town. The project will extend from the recently constructed Pentz Project Phase I north to Skyway, as well as south to Pearson. The project proposes a 10-foot-wide Class I multi-use facility with 2-foot shoulders, lighting, storm drain accommodations, ADA ramps, RRFB’s, and crossing surface improvements.

Funding:

Total Cost: $27,164,964
Pre-Construction Cost: $2,334,200
Construction Cost: $24,830,764
Existing Funding Resource: Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,634,200
Unmet Need Construction: $24,830,764
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Traffic Management Center
Project Priority:
#30
Project Scope:

The Traffic Management Center project will construct a central Traffic Management Center (TMC) hub, including acquiring appropriate computer and software systems and will require hiring trained personnel to monitor signals.

Project Description:

The project would construct a Traffic Management Center (TMC) for the Town of Paradise. The TMC will be the central hub for Town control of the roadway network during an emergency, particularly the signalized intersections (approximately 16 signals). Within the TMC, trained personnel will be able to monitor traffic signals in-real time and manage the signals and roadway system. TMC personnel will have the ability to share information and coordinate with state and local authorities during emergencies.

Funding:

Total Cost: $3,500,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $456,500
Construction Cost: $3,043,500
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $456,500
Unmet Need Construction: $3,043,500
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Paradise Gateway
Project Priority:
#31
Project Scope:

The Paradise Gateway Project will construct an 8,554-foot long, grade-separated, Class I multi-use facility along Neal Road and 4,752 linear feet of sidewalk infill along Skyway between Neal Road and Pearson Road. The project also constructs 50 ADA ramps, up to 3 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), and undergrounds overhead utilities.

Project Description:

The proposed project will provide infrastructure improvements for people walking and bicycling in the corridor to reach destinations throughout Town. The project will provide an 8,554-foot gradeseparated, Class I multi-use facility along Neal Road, 50 ADA ramps, up to 3 RRFBs, and 4,752 linear feet of sidewalk infill along Skyway between Neal Road and Pearson Road.

Funding:

Total Cost: $10,066,526
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,500,000
Construction Cost: $24,830,764
Existing Funding Resource: Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $950,000
Unmet Need Construction: $8,566,526
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Traffic Signal Interconnect
Project Priority:
#31
Project Scope:

The Traffic Signal Interconnect project will install updated, underground interconnect infrastructure that will service all 16 signals within the Town’s limits. Existing equipment will be upgraded at controllers and cabinets as needed.

Project Description:

The Traffic Signal Interconnect project will provide signal interconnect to all signalized intersections in the Town of Paradise (16 signals) connecting to the proposed Traffic Management Center (TMC).

The purpose of the project is to provide remote monitoring of intersections and changing of signal timings in real-time during an evacuation or other emergency events to reduce evacuation times. The interconnect infrastructure should be underground and hardened to protect against fire threat.

Funding:

Total Cost: $10,500,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,369,600
Construction Cost: $9,130,400
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,369,600
Unmet Need Construction: $9,130,400
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
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Project Name:

Bille Road Class I
Project Priority:
#33
Project Scope:

The Bille Road Class I Path project will construct 3-miles of grade-separated paved Class I facility and 84 ADA ramps between Bille Park and Pentz Road.

Project Description:

The Bille Road Class I Path Project will improve connections for multi-modal transportation users in the Town. The project proposes a separated Class I facility to improve connections to key destinations including Bille Park, Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail, and Ponderosa Elementary School.

The Class I facility will be 10-feet wide to provide bi-directional lanes for people walking and bicycling, will include dark sky pathway lighting to retain the Town’s rural characteristics, and will provide 84 ADA ramps to improve mobility for people in wheelchairs and with strollers.

Funding:

Total Cost: $17,865,526
Pre-Construction Cost: $2,361,700
Construction Cost: $15,503,826
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $2,361,700
Unmet Need Construction: $15,503,826
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Interconnect Path System
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Bille Road Extension
Project Priority:
#34
Project Scope:

The Bille Road Extension project will construct 0.3-mile extension of Bille Road from its easterly terminus to Mountain View Drive. The project will consist of a two-lane roadway with wide shoulders, sidewalks, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Project Description:

Bille Road dead-ends east of Alexander Court, 0.2-miles east of primary evacuation route, Pentz Road. Residences on Stark Lane and Mountain View Drive currently have only one ingress/egress route. The project will extend Bille Road 0.3-miles east to Mountain View Drive and provide an alternative ingress/egress route for residents to access Pentz.

Funding:

Total Cost: $2,598,810
Pre-Construction Cost: $691,624
Construction Cost: $1,907,186
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $691,624
Unmet Need Construction: $1,907,186
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Missing Road Segment
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Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Honey Run Road Improvements
Project Priority:
#35
Project Scope:

The Honey Run Road Improvements Project will reconfigure the roadway to improve capacity and address evacuation needs. The project will provide roadway restriping and spot widening.

Project Description:

The proposed project will restripe the existing right of way and remove any vertical elements within the roadway. The improvements will enhance a secondary evacuation route and connection to Skyway.

Funding:

Total Cost: $80,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $20,000
Construction Cost: $60,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $20,000
Unmet Need Construction: $60,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
Town of Paradise
Public Works/Engineering Department
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Working together to rebuild a thriving community.

Project Name:

Skyway/Pentz Intersection Improvements
Project Priority:
#36
Project Scope:

The Skyway/Pentz Intersection Improvements project will increase capacity with the construction of additional turn lanes and will provide for large vehicle turning radius. The project will require rightof-way acquisition.

Project Description:

The Skyway/Pentz Intersection Improvements project will construct additional turn lanes and a traffic signal system or a roundabout at the existing narrow, Two-Way Stop Controlled Skyway/Pentz intersection. Additional capacity and large vehicle turning space is needed at this location for more efficient emergency services. The control type decision will be made early, during the engineering feasibility study phase of the project. The project includes right-of-way acquisition in the intersection vicinity which is required to accommodate the larger intersection footprint that is anticipated.

Funding:

Total Cost: $4,500,000
Pre-Construction Cost: $1,350,000
Construction Cost: $3,150,000
Existing Funding Resource: None
Unmet Need Pre-Construction: $1,350,000
Unmet Need Construction: $3,150,000
Long Term Recover Plan Tier
and Project:
1 - Evacuation Routes
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: October 11, 2022
Agenda Item: 6(b)
ORIGINATED BY: Tony Lindsey, Community Development Director – Building & Code Enforcement
Ashley Stanley, Engineering Division Manager
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Phillips, Town Manager
Scott Huber, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Consider Introducing an Ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Code Standards Title 24, Parts 1-6
and 8-12 with Town of Paradise Amendments

LONG-TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:

Yes – Residential Codes & Standards
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:

Upon conclusion of the public discussion of this agenda item, adopt either the recommended action or an alternative action:

1. Consider waiving the first reading of Town Ordinance No. ______and read by title only; and,

2. Introduce Town Ordinance No. _____. " AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE REPEALING PARADISE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.01, 15.02,

15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13 AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS 15.01, 15.02, 15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08,

15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13, 15.14, AND 15.15 AND MAKING FINDINGS OF

FACTS RELATING TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHIC

CONDITIONS, ALL RELATING TO THE AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTION OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE."; or,

3. Adopt an alternative directive to Town staff. (Note: A decision not to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code [as amended] and the attached Ordinance will result in the California Building Standards Codes being imposed as written, without local amendments, as of January 1, 2023).

Background:

The California Building Standards Code (CBSC) is amended by the State every three years to increase public safety in the built environment. Experience has demonstrated that losses from catastrophic fires or other natural disasters are reduced when the latest building codes are adopted and adequately enforced. This increased margin of safety is reflected in local insurance rates by the Insurance Service Organization (ISO), which gives enhanced ratings to jurisdictions that adopt the most up-to-date construction codes, among other criteria. 240
This adopted code cycle includes the following model codes and state amendments: the 2021 International Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Building Code, the 2022 California Green Building Code, the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, the 2022 California Energy Code, 2021 International Fire Code, and the 2020 National Electrical Code. Together, these codes constitute the 2022 CBSC.

Because local climatic, geologic, and topographic factors can vary greatly and do directly affect building safety, local amendments to the California Building Standards Code are permitted under Health and Safety Code Sections 13869.7 and 18941.5 (b) when justified by findings of fact based upon local climatic, geologic, or topographical conditions. The Town may not be less restrictive than the State adopted standards but may be more stringent in the scope of its findings for its residents' health, safety, and welfare.

Discussion:

Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the attached Ordinance, which includes Findings of Fact and repeals Paradise Municipal Code Chapters 15.01-13 ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS 15.01-15, which incorporates the Town of Paradise amendments and offers the Ordinance for first reading by title only.

Absent a local ordinance amending and adopting the state codes, the state codes go into effect on January 1, 2023, and by default become the Town's laws. Therefore, if the Town is to retain local amendments deemed essential to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents and visitors, it is necessary to adopt the attached Ordinance making local findings and determinations to support local amendments to the state codes. Further, the passing of the attached Ordinance allows the Town to make our laws current and consistent with state law, to enact language for local administration and enforcement of said provisions, to "clean up" obsolete, and to repeal or update outdated ordinances and to amend the Town of Paradise additions relating to Appendix J-Grading.

Post-Fire local amendments to the building regulations regarding Wildland Urban Interface requirements for accessory buildings and non-combustible gutters and gutter guards have been incorporated into the proposed Ordinance. A new added item exempts residential prefabricated carports that are open on two or more sides and do not exceed 480 square feet in footprint from requiring a building permit.

The State of California recently adopted Assembly Bills (AB) 1236 and 970 local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems. AB 1236 implements consistent statewide standards to achieve the timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations and requires electric vehicle charging stations to meet specific standards. AB 970 requires an application to install an electric vehicle charging station to be approved within a specific number of business days after the application is deemed complete.

Below is a Brief Overview of 2022 Code Changes
Building Code
 New defined terms for Photovoltaic (PV) Panel System, Ground-Mounted and Elevated Support Structure.
 Amendments to Chapter 7A Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) regulations:
o Clarifies Group U Occupancy accessory buildings shall conform. o Roof construction, material, and venting requirements. 241
 Gypsum Board amendments about water-resistive barriers.

Residential Code
 Repairs to an existing fuel-fired mechanical system now trigger the retroactive requirements for carbon monoxide alarms.
 All garage doors must have a permanent label identifying wind pressure ratings, among other information.
 Appendix AW added for 3D Printed Building Construction requirements for 3D printed homes.

Electrical Code
 Heat pump water heaters, electric cooktops, clothes dryers, and their electric readiness in single-family and multifamily buildings.
 Electrical requirements for energy storage systems and their readiness in multifamily buildings.
 Reduction of distance for installation of receptacles from 5 feet to 3 feet horizontal in damp locations.
 Allowance to allow battery systems as an alternative power source.

Mechanical Code
 New section outdoor air delivery to occupied residential spaces.  The new section requires systems with economizers to include relief and return fans.  New section for pipe insulation requirements.

Plumbing Code
 New provisions for backflow prevention devices, assemblies, and methods.  New requirements for prefabricated shower enclosures.  New provision for temperature limiting devices.
 New guards and rail requirements for installation of equipment and appliances on roofs.

Energy Code
 Solar PV and battery storage systems are now required on multifamily buildings with four or more stories.
 New homes have mandatory requirements for being ready for the future installation of battery storage systems
 Electric-ready Requirements - new homes have mandatory requirements for being ready to install electric heat pump space heaters, cooktops, and clothes dryers.  HVAC systems, lighting, water heating, and controls are all seeing expanded requirements and higher efficiencies across the board.

Fire Code
 Expanded requirements for lithium battery storage mitigating the event of thermal runaway.
 New requirements for energy systems.
 New requirements regarding the protection of vehicle impact for specific appliances.  New requirements for tents and membrane structures and basic design and safety criteria for "bounce houses."
It has typically been the recommendation of staff to keep modifications to the CBSC to a minimum to maintain conformity with other jurisdictions throughout the State. However, certain local conditions do warrant changes. The staff intends to provide training and literature by the end of the year in coordination with other governmental entities within the region and the Valley Contractors Exchange as we learn more about all the new codes and standards.

Lastly, the staff is mindful of the impact the new codes may have on our current processes and systems, as well as the overall development of our community during this time of recovery. The rebuild submittal checklists will be amended to align with the newly adopted codes to assist the 242
public through the permitting process. With each code cycle, we take the opportunity to review and improve our systems, operations, and processes with improved customer service as the goal.

Attached with this council agenda summary for your consideration and recommended adoption for introduction purposes is a copy of an ordinance document recently prepared by town staff and reviewed by the Town Manager and Town Attorney. The recommended text amendments to the Ordinance are shown in "shaded" (additions) and strikeout (deletions) font.

Financial Impact:

There is no General Fund impact with the introduction of the Ordinance amendments; however, indirect effects will include the costs of training and enforcement of the new State codes with staff. The staff is not currently aware of any changes in the new regulations that will result in specific and significant increases in construction costs. However, the history of the evolution of building codes has rarely, if ever, resulted in decreased construction costs.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. _____ “An ordinance of the Town of Paradise Repealing Paradise Municipal Code Chapters 15.01, 15.02, 15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09,

15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13 and Adopting New Chapters 15.01, 15.02, 15.03, 15.04,

15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13, 15.14 and 15.15, and Making Findings of Facts Relating to Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographic Conditions, All Relating to the Adoption of the California Code of Regulations, TITLE 24, PART 2 VOLUME 1 & 2, PART 2.5, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5, PART 6, PART 8, PART 9, PART 10, PART 11, AND PART 12”.

2. Residential and Non-Residential checklist for permitting Electric Vehicles (EV) and Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE).
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