EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Information Systems Technician I: This is the entry-level classification in the Information Systems Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine Town information systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.
Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Information Systems Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Information Systems Technician II: This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Information Systems Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Information Systems Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, The ability to work independently, and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Positions at the Information Systems Technician I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and practices used in the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and administration of personal computer operating systems, personal computer system hardware, mobile computing systems, and related software systems. Personal computer and network system application software packages and hardware peripherals. Computer hardware, software, network technology, and operating system products. Techniques and methods of computer hardware and software evaluation and implementation. Theory and design of information technology.
Local area network (LAN) and wide area network operations, and support, such as printers, modems, scanners, routers, switches, and other network devices and various applications. Troubleshooting, configuration, and installation techniques. Town and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Information Systems Technician I/II
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot information technology networks, servers, and systems and workstation hardware and software using logic to solve problems. Operate, install, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot a variety of highly technical computer equipment and peripherals.
Establish and maintain a computer maintenance schedule. Learn to use new and existing software and hardware.
Present effective training programs and train users in the application and use of computer hardware and software.
Compose clear and concise system procedures, correspondence, and reports. Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science or completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or previous experience working in information technology.
Information Systems Technician II: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing technical support and network administration on personal computers and peripheral equipment, including software administration.
Knowledge of law enforcement specific information systems / services a plus.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a good driving record, at the time of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification often bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull equipment for access to set-up, evaluate or repair. When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. 316 314
TOWN OF PARADISE
RESOLUTION NO. 23-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE AMENDED SALARY PAY PLAN
FOR TOWN OF PARADISE EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WHEREAS, the Town wishes to revise the salary pay plan; and WHEREAS, the salary pay plan will incorporate all salary paid within the Town into one salary pay plan.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise, that the Town of Paradise salary pay plan attached to this resolution is hereby adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise this 11th day of July, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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Greg Bolin, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ____________________________
Dina Volenski, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Town Attorney
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PARADISE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 23-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PARADISE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PARADISE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGETS WHEREAS, the Successor Agency to the Paradise Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors has reviewed the proposed Preliminary 2023/24 Budget recommendations that were presented for the Town of Paradise as Successor Redevelopment Agency Fund and the Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund at the Budget Meeting on June 28, 2023; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Successor Agency to the Paradise Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors after this review has determined the Budget appropriations for the above listed funds as identified in the FY 2023/24 adopted Budget contingent upon review and approval of the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency to the Paradise Redevelopment Agency.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Successor Agency to the Paradise Redevelopment Agency this 11th day of July, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
____________________________
Greg Bolin, Chair
ATTEST:
By:
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Dina Volenski, Agency Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Agency Counsel
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 28, 2023
Agenda Item: 2(b)
ORIGINATED BY: Request from Town Council
REVIEWED BY: Marc Mattox, Interim Town Manager
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: An Urgency Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Establishing Requirements for the Use of
Certain Properties in Conjunction with the
Undergrounding of Utilities Following the Camp Fire
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Consider waiving the reading of entire Town of Paradise Urgency Ordinance No. _____ and adopting Town of Paradise Urgency Ordinance No._____, “An Urgency Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Establishing Requirements for the Use of Certain Properties in Conjunction with the Undergrounding of Utilities Following the Camp Fire”
or
2. Provide an alternative direction to Town staff
Background:
The Camp Fire was caused by faulty above-ground electrical transmission lines. It is widely understood that underground electrical lines and utilities offer an increased level of safety for residents and the Town. Pacific Gas and Electric and other utility providers have agreed to relocate their utility lines to underground facilities.
Council directed staff to bring an urgency ordinance forward for consideration to allow the utility companies to utilize “laydown yards” near where undergrounding activities are occurring so that equipment and supplies can be temporarily staged near the undergrounding work.
This undergrounding, however, can cause significant trip travel for workers and heavy equipment, which congests the Town’s roads and increases the risk of further incident to the public health and safety to citizens of the Town. As a result, the Council will consider an urgency ordinance that will allow temporary storage yards subject to a temporary use permit or administrative permit to minimize the risk related to the undergrounding of utilities.
Analysis:
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implementation of “laydown yards” or temporary storage yards where supplies can be staged near the location where the undergrounding of utilities is occurring is one measure to mitigate the risks to the public health and safety and to ensure compatible land uses. If temporary storage yards are authorized for use, standards, protocol and procedures are needed to facilitate and ensure a minimal disruption to Town residents in the vicinity of the undergrounding activity.
To assist in this endeavor, staff has prepared the attached urgency ordinance that will allow temporary storage yards, subject to certain conditions. In addition, the utilities will be required to comply with various requirements related to noise, dust and property maintenance. If approved, a utility that is placing equipment underground can apply for a temporary use permit or an administrative permit, depending on the location of the property, to use the property as a temporary storage yard. The urgency ordinance would expire December 31, 2025 unless extended by the Council.
Financial Impact:
The cost for publication of the ordinance summary within the local newspaper will be borne by the Town of Paradise.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES FOLLOWING THE CAMP FIRE
The Town Council of the Town of Paradise, California,
ordains as follows:
Section 1. Emergency Findings. This Urgency Ordinance is adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 36934 and shall take effect immediately upon its approval by at least a four-fifths vote of the Town Council. The Council finds that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, based upon the following facts:
A. Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the Town were caused by the Camp Fire,
commencing on the 8th day of November, 2018, at which time the Town Council was not in session.
B. The Camp Fire consumed more than 153,336 acres and led to the destruction of thousands of residences, multiple family dwellings, commercial buildings, and other structures in the Town.
C. The Camp Fire was caused by faulty above-ground electrical transmission lines. It is widely understood that underground electrical lines and utilities offer an increased level of safety for residents and the Town.
D. Pacific Gas and Electric and other utility providers have agreed to relocate their utility lines to underground facilities. This undergrounding can cause significant trip travel for workers and heavy equipment, which congests the Town’s roads and increases the risk of further incident to the public health and safety to citizens of the Town.
E. The implementation of “laydown yards” where supplies can be staged near the location where the undergrounding of utilities is occurring is one measure to mitigate the risks to the public health and safety. In addition, standards, protocol and procedures are needed to facilitate and ensure “laydown yards” do not further disrupt Town residents in the vicinity of the undergrounding activity.
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2 F. It is essential that this Ordinance become immediately effective to mitigate the harm that could be caused to the public health and safety related to the process of utility undergrounding.
Section 2. Effective Period.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2025.
Section 3. Temporary Uses Associated with Utility Undergrounding A. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Paradise Municipal Code, during the duration of this urgency ordinance the Community Development Director (hereafter “Director”) or his/her designee is empowered to grant a temporary use permit and/or an administrative permit to authorize or conditionally authorize the following temporary land use within the Industrial-Service, Community-Commercial, Central-Business, Multiple-Family, Community-Services, Community-Facilities, Resource
Conservation, Agricultural, or Neighborhood-Commercial zones, or grant an administrative permit within the agriculturalresidential, rural-residential, and town-residential zones when directly associated with utility undergrounding programs:
(1) General vehicle/equipment storage as defined in Paradise Municipal Code Section 17.04.500, hereafter referred to in this Section as “temporary storage yard”.
B. The Director or his/her designee may authorize such temporary storage use based on substantial evidence that:
(1) The temporary storage use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety, or convenience or create undue traffic hazards or congestion.
(2) The temporary storage use shall not adversely interfere with the permitted use of other land uses and activities on the site or in the general vicinity.
(3) The temporary storage use shall be conducted in a manner compatible with the land uses in the general vicinity.
C. The Director may establish such additional conditions as necessary to ensure land use compatibility and to minimize potential negative impacts, which may include but is not limited to the following:
(1) Hours and frequency of operation;
(2) Temporary arrangements for parking and circulation; (3) Requirements for screening or enclosure;
(4) Guarantees for site restoration and cleanup following the temporary storage use;
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3 (5) Posting of a sign at the entrance of the temporary storage yard with site and utility contact information;
(6) Requirements for noticing residents within a reasonable distance of the temporary storage yard regarding the estimated construction duration, on-site contact information, and utility supervisor contact information for escalation of complaints; (7) Restrict access to septic tank and leech field areas on the temporary storage yard property; and
(8) Requirements for dust control and maintenance of temporary storage yard property.
D. Notice. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to issuance of an administrative permit, pursuant to this section, the Paradise Community Development Department shall provide a mailed notice to property owners within 300’ of the property line of the subject parcel(s). The notice shall include all applicable standards and limitations placed upon the temporary storage yard and the phone number and email of a designated contact for concern regarding the temporary storage yard’s proposed operations. The administrative permit shall be issued without a formal hearing unless one is requested by either the applicant or other affected persons within ten (10) calendar days from mailing of the notice. If a hearing is requested, it shall be scheduled for the next available planning commission meeting and the planning commission shall hear the request. The planning commission may impose conditions and requirements in addition to the standards set forth above, or may deny the administrative permit to mitigate impacts to uses on surrounding properties in its sole discretion. Unless otherwise appealed to the town council within ten (10) calendar days of the planning commission action, the decision of the planning commission shall be final.
Section 4. Enforcement.
A. When the Director determines that an activity is being performed in violation of this Ordinance, the Director may immediately suspend the temporary use permit and/or administrative permit.
In addition, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7; California Health and Safety Code Section 101040, California Government Code Section 38773, and the Paradise Municipal Code, if the Director determines that a violation of this Ordinance has created an emergency condition which seriously endangers the public health or safety, the Town may abate the condition within the Town.
(1) Pre-Abatement Notice. Unless emergency conditions preclude doing so, the Director shall issue a Summary Abatement
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4 administrative permit holder. A summary of the Notice and Order shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the
property to be abated at least 3 calendar days prior to the summary abatement action.
(2) Appeal and Waiver. The temporary use permit and/or
administrative permit holder or any person or entity having a legal interest in the property may submit a written
appeal of the Director’s Order to the Town Council no later than 2 calendar days from the date of mailing of the Notice and Order. The written appeal shall state the basis for the appeal. The appeal shall be heard by a Town-appointed hearing officer regarding the appeal and shall issue a
written decision (the “Decision”) no later than 10 calendar days after receipt. The Decision shall uphold, rescind or modify the determination of the Notice and Order. The
Decision on the appeal shall be final. Failure to appeal within the time prescribed shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the summary abatement.
(3) Post Abatement Notice. After the summary abatement is completed, the Director shall serve the temporary use
permit and/or administrative permit holder with a post
abatement notice that sets forth: (a) the actions taken by the Town; (b) the reasons for the actions; (c) a statement of the costs, expenses and attorney’s fees, if any, of the abatement and notice of the Town’s intent to collect those costs; and (d) right to appeal the costs determination
within ten (10) calendar days of the notice.
Section 5. Judicial Enforcement Action. The Town Attorney is authorized to initiate judicial enforcement as to a violation of any provision of this Ordinance without further Town Council approval.
Section 6. Remedies not exclusive. The remedies identified are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal. The remedies provided in this Ordinance shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
Section 7. CEQA Exemption. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section
21080(b)(3)regarding projects to maintain, repair, restore, or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a declared disaster and Section 21080(b)(4) regarding actions to mitigate or prevent an emergency, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(a) regarding maintaining, repairing, restoring, demolishing, or replacing property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of 324
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5 a disaster stricken area in which a state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act, commencing with Section 8550 of the California Government Code.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance. The Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 9. Effective Date and Publication. This Ordinance shall be and the same is hereby declared to be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by a four-fifths (4/5) or greater vote of the Town Council. A fair and accurate summary of this Ordinance shall be published once before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after said passage, with the names of the Town Councilmembers voting for or against the same, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the Town of Paradise, State of California. A complete copy of this Ordinance is on file with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours in the office of the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise, County of Butte, State of California, on this 28th day of June, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Greg Bolin, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ ______________________________ Dina Volenski, CMC, Scott E. Huber
Town Clerk Town Attorney
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