Town of Paradise
Town Council Meeting Agenda
6:00 PM – June 10, 2025
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, Jim Goodwin
Town Attorney, Scott E. Huber
Town Clerk/Elections Official, Melanie Elvis
CDD, Planning & Onsite, Susan Hartman
CDD, Building & Code Enforcement, Tony Lindsey
Finance Director/Town Treasurer, Aimee Beleu
Public Works Director/Town Engineer, Marc Mattox
Division Chief, CAL FIRE/Paradise Fire, Jason Finney
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, Steve “Woody” Culleton
Council Member, Greg Bolin
Council Member, Heidi Lange
Council Member, Ronald Lassonde
1 1. OPENING
1a. Call to Order
1b. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 1c. Invocation
1d. Roll Call
1e. Presentation by Fire Chief Jason Finney on the 2025 Fire Season Outlook. 1f. p5 Camp Fire Recovery Updates - Written reports are included in the agenda packet.
Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic Development Director - recovery projects, advocacy, economic recovery and development, communications, emergency operations and Housing updates.
Marc Mattox, Public Works Director/Town Engineer -infrastructure and sewer updates.
Tony Lindsey, CDD-Building and Code Enforcement- Code Enforcement update.
1g. p15 Paradise Sewer Project Update by Town Engineer Marc Mattox.
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. p17 Approve the minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting and the May 28, 2025 Special Town Council Meeting. (Melanie Elvis/Town Clerk)
2b. p26 Approve May 2025 Cash Disbursements in the amount of $2,983,293.49. (Finance Director/Aimee Beleu)
2c. p34 1. Declare the attached described equipment as surplus property; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise, Declaring Certain Town Equipment to be Surplus and Obsolete and Authorizing Disposal by the Town Manager or His Designee.” (Marc Mattox/Town Engineer)
2d. p36 1. Concur with staff’s recommendation to extend the HQE Systems Contract for construction of the town Early Warning Sirens to October 31, 2025; and, 2. Approve the fifth amendment between the Town of Paradise and HQE Systems; and, 3. Authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract extension. (Colette Curtis/Recovery & Economic Development Director)
2e. p39 1. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-____, “A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Awarding Contract No. 9440, Animal Shelter Roof Replacement Project to Rackley Co. of Orland, CA in the amount of their bid of $63,515”; and, 2. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Rackley Co. in the amount of their bid and to approve contingency expenditures not exceeding 15%; and, 3. Approve a 2 3
Budget Augmentation to General Fund for $73,042. (Marc Mattox/Town Engineer)
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. p43 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, "A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Adopting a Broadcast Burning Permit”; and, 2. Waive the entire first reading of Town Ordinance No.___, and read by title only; and, 3. Introduce Ordinance No. ______ “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Amending Title 15, Adding Chapter 15.09.100 Broadcast Burning Requirements”; or, 4. Provide alternative direction to Town staff. (ROLL CALL VOTE) (Jason Finney/Fire Chief & Tony Lindsey/Community Development Director)
6b. p62 1. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-__, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Approving the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement 2CA07232, from July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2029, for a Maximum Amount Not-to-Exceed $23,623,372,” or, 2. Provide alternative direction to Town staff. (ROLL CALL VOTE) (Jason Finney/Fire Chief) 6c. p98 1. Consider confirming the itemized report of abatement costs; and,
2. Direct staff to record the confirmed assessments against each parcel, as appropriate; or, 3. Provide alternative direction to town staff. (ROLL CALL VOTE) (Tony Lindsey/Community Development Director)
6d. p105 1. Designate two Town Council members to serve on the Exceptions Committee in accordance with Town Ordinance No. 624; or, 2. Provide alternative directions to town staff. (ROLL CALL VOTE) (Tony Lindsey/Community Development Director)
6e. p108 Appoint two Council Members to serve on the Working Group for the Downtown Plan Phase 3. (ROLL CALL VOTE) (Colette Curtis/Recovery & Economic Development Director)
6f. p110 1. Consider approving the Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Town of Paradise and James Goodwin; or 2. Provide alternative direction. (ROLL CALL VOTE) (Scott E. Huber/Town Attorney) 3 7. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS AND REPORTS
7a. Council initiated agenda items:
7a1. Discuss initiating a Town-hosted State of the Town. (CULLETON) 7b. Council reports on committee representation
7c. Future Agenda Items
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
8a. Town Manager Report
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
10. ADJOURNMENT
4 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 1(f)
ORIGINATED BY: Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic
Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Monthly Recovery Update
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. 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
CDBG-DR Economic Development
The Town of Paradise submitted an application for a Workforce Training Center, located on the Paradise High School campus.
The project is a partnership between the Town of Paradise, Butte College, PUSD, Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation, and NoRETC.
The Standard Agreement is being routed for signature.
Healthcare
The Town of Paradise and Adventist Health Feather River Foundation are working together to create a Strategic Healthcare Recovery Plan to assess current inventory, exiting gaps, projections, and a strategic plan for filling the gaps. The Plan is expected to be ready by Summer 2025.
Biz Pro Academy
In an effort to make the path to opening a business in Paradise easier, the Town is creating a training program for local volunteers to help potential business owners through the process as mentors.
The first training was held on May 22nd, 2025 and was well received. An additional training is being planned for Fall 2025 5 Utility Box Mural Program
6 submissions were selected by the selection committee Staff are working with the vinyl wrap company to finalize a template for the artwork. Installation is slated for summer 2025.
Downtown Strategy Phase 3
Council approved moving forward on Phase 3 of the downtown strategy at the March 2025 meeting.
Town staff are working with UDA to begin work.
Council will be asked to appoint two members to a working group to participate in this process. This item is on tonight’s agenda.
RECOVERY
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Mitigation Planning Public Services (CDBG DR MIT PPS)
HCD has awarded a grant to update the Long Term Community Recovery Plan. Once the Standard Agreement is signed, the Town will issue a request for proposals to complete a comprehensive update.
Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Grant
Town was awarded $739,680 through the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program
Funding will be used to create a Climate Resilience Plan which will identify prospective resiliency projects such as
o Community Evacuation/Cooling/Heating Centers
o Shade Tree Planting
o Fuels Reduction Projects
o Green space projects
The Town is partnered with RCAC to do public outreach and complete the plan by December 2025
Identified projects may be eligible for future implementation funds through the same grant source.
Overall Hazard Mitigation Project Update
Years of efforts are complete on the pre-award work on all our projects. All projects are fully approved and funded.
Category 4 Tree Removal Program
Project is fully funded and moving forward.
Work continues on completing the required property survey work in order to have properties ready for tree removal as soon as possible.
We received full approval from FEMA to begin tree removal on 353 parcels enrolled in the CAT4 program. The final 24 properties remain under review and we anticipate those being cleared for removal later this summer.
We plan to fully mobilize the tree removal crews on June 16. We will move forward next week (June 2) with mobilizing 1 or 2 crews in order to start removal on a small scale while we further refine the work order scheduling system, coordination with involved agency partners/monitors, and invoicing procedures.
6 Early Warning System
All 21 Towers are standing and operational.
21 of the 21 Towers are now fully complete.
All active construction is complete.
Infrastructure for the in-home units is in process, and we expect the first units to arrive and be distributed in the coming months.
Residential Ignition Resistant Retrofit Program
Project is fully funded and moving forward.
50 of the 98 properties been approved to move forward to construction. Notice to proceed letters are being issued to these properties as soon as property owner is ready to move into construction.
21 Properties have selected their contractors and have had their "Notice to Proceed" Letters issued.
4 Properties have been fully completed.
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program
Project is fully funded and moving forward.
Town staff are working with involved monitoring tribes on a plan and timeline for implementation.
Town staff are working on revising the scope of work to move forward with the project.
Defensible Space Code Enforcement
The Defensible Space Code Enforcement project was fully approved and obligated in November 2023 by FEMA and CalOES.
Town Council approved implementation plan in January 2024. Grant funded staff have been hired and are in place and working in the community. In May a Notice of Intent was submitted to Cal OES to request an additional 3 years of funding for this program.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
A staff EOC training exercise is being planned for July 2025.
Financial Impact:
None.
7 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 1(f)
ORIGINATED BY: Sarah Richter, Housing Program Technician REVIEWED BY: James Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Housing Recovery Update
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. None
Background:
This report provides the Town Council with an update of Housing activities.
Analysis:
We have 39.76% of our pre-disaster housing stock to-date (1,720 surviving units + 3,486 new CofOs to-date = 5,206 habitable dwellings / 13,091 housing units before the Camp Fire).
Our total number of habitable dwellings does not include the number of mobile homes replaced in mobile home parks because those permits are issued by HCD instead of the Building Dept., but mobile homes in parks are included in the total number of pre-fire housing units. An estimate from tax data shows 126 mobile homes in parks, or 5,332 housing units in Paradise.
Town of Paradise Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program ($12.5 million) This program helps homeowners rehabilitate or reconstruct their home. The CalHome-Disaster Assistance grant expires at the end of 2025. New applications to rebuild homes lost in the Camp Fire are no longer being accepted because it’s not feasible to complete a project before the expiration of the grant. Applications for essential home repairs on existing homes will continue to be accepted, funds for this activity are limited but do not have an expiration deadline. 65 homes completed
7 homes in construction
8 applications in process
Town of Paradise First-Time Homebuyer Program ($11 million) Helping to make homeownership more affordable. These are also CalHome-Disaster Assistance funds that have an end of 2025 expenditure deadline. The program will continue after the end of the year using other funding sources, but will be limited to assisting households under 80% AMI. 67 households assisted
20 applications in process
8 CDBG-DR Multifamily Rental Housing Program ($84.7 million) Affordable rental housing. Seven (7) projects are eligible for funding; a total of 292 units. CHIP project- scattered site (4 units)
o leased up in Spring of 2024
Eaglepointe- 5975 Maxwell Dr (43 units)
o 95% leased. A ribbon cutting ceremony is being planned for the summer—likely August.
Mayer Commons- 1561 Kay Ct (12 units)
o Completion date is expected in July of 2025. Interested applicants should inquire with the Housing Authority.
Northwind Senior- 6983 Pentz Rd (21 units)
o Accepting applications. Interested applicants should inquire with the Housing Authority.
Cypress Family- 1633 Cypress Ln (70 units)
o Scheduled to be completed in November of 2025, waiting list for interested tenants is now open with the Housing Authority.
Clark Rd- 6480 Clark Rd (72 units)
o Planning to start construction in fall of this year.
Cypress Senior (phase II)- 1633 Cypress ln (70 units) o Applied for tax credits, still waiting for award announcements.
CDBG (2024 Annual Allocation=$52,474; unspent funds=$90,410.48) CDBG entitlement grants are on a 5-year plan cycle called the Consolidated Plan, and this year is the 5th year in the current plan. The final draft will be submitted to HUD in July. Current year allocations remain unspent because they were planned for use as part of HOME Infill New Construction program. With receipt of the HOME award letter, it’s expected that those funds will be spent as planned within the next few months. 2025/2026 grant allocation is $47,069.
HOME Infill New Construction ($700,000)
Create affordable housing for first-time homebuyers. The grant award letter was finally received from HCD in April of 2025. Program guidelines have been submitted to HCD for approval.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) ($399,166)
Allocates matching funds to North Valley Housing Trust to administer for affordable housing projects.
A predevelopment loan of $400,000 has been made for the Cape Cod multi-family project ($200,000 of PLHA funds) Cape Cod has applied for tax credits- the last piece of funding needed to start construction.
$75,000 of PLHA funds was loaned to build a small, single-family home, which was finished and sold to a low-income Camp Fire survivor. Housing staff is discussing repeating this success with the North Valley Housing Trust.
Financial Impact:
None.
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TOWN OF PARADISE
Council Agenda Summary
Date: April 8, 2025
Agenda No. 1(f)
ORIGINATED BY: Marc Mattox, Public Works Director / Town Engineer REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, 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. Changes from the prior month’s reports are shown in red underline italics.
Analysis:
Road Rehabilitation
The Town of Paradise is endeavoring to pave every public road mile by the end of 2026. These projects are funded through Camp Fire Recovery Projects and are sequenced behind undergrounding of utilities and water service later replacements.
As of May 2025, the following paving progress can be reported:
Status Miles
Completed 46.56
Awarded/In-Progress 27.86
Planned 2026 15.30
Planned Future 6.48
Total 96.19
Knife River Construction has substantially completed Phase 2 of their 2024 work with minor efforts such as striping planned for June.
Paradise Town Council has awarded three additional contracts for 2025 paving efforts:
- Clark Road (Pearson to Wagstaff) – Knife River Construction - On-System Road Rehabilitation – All American Asphalt
- Off-System Road Rehabilitation – DeSilva Gates Construction A map of all paving efforts completed and planned can be found on the Town’s website at www.townofparadise.com by visiting “News and Announcements” from the homepage. 10 2
Capital Project Updates
The Public Works Department, in an effort to provide additional communications on various projects, has launched a new website under its ParadiseWORKS banner. ParadiseWORKS Engineering Resiliency now hosts individual project pages for current information, project descriptions and schedules. The website can be viewed here:
https://www.townofparadise.com/pwe/page/paradiseworks-engineering-resiliency Below is an abbreviated Project List intended to show the current status of each project. More information on each project’s scope and schedule can be found at. Typical project progressions and timeframes are as follows:
(1) Environmental, 6-24 months
(2) Design, 12 months
(3) Right of Way, 6-12 months
(4) Construction, 6-24 months
Project ID Project Title Project
Phase
Anticipated
Construction
Completion
Year
7301 On-System Culvert Replacement Complete -
7302 On-System Hardscape Replacement Complete -
7303 On-System Road Rehabilitation Construction 2026
7304 On-System Sign Replacement Complete -
7307 Neal Road Rehabilitation Design 2028
8404 Camp Fire Hydrant Repairs Design 2025
8407 Off-System Road Rehabilitation Construction 2026
8408 Off-System Culvert Repair Complete -
9389 Pentz Pathway Project Phase II Design 2028
9390 Paradise ATP Gateway Project (Neal Road Class I) Environmental 2028 9391 Oliver Curve Pathway Phase I (Design Only) Design 2028 9394 Paradise Sewer Project Design -
9421 Forest Service Road Improvements Suspended
9424 Skyway Link ATP (Bille to Wagstaff) Environmental 2027 9425 Upper Skyway Widening (Bille to Wagstaff) Environmental 2027 9426 Skyway/Pentz Intersection Improvements Environmental 2028 9427 Pentz Road Widening Environmental 2028
9428 Roe Road Phase 1 (Pentz to S. Libby) Environmental 2028 9430 Pearson-Hilltop Guard Rail Design 2025
9433 Animal Shelter Expansion Construction 2025
9434 Roe Road Phase 2 (S. Libby to Clark) Environmental 2028 9437 Evacuation Route CMS Environmental 2028
9438 Private Road Identification Safety Project Environmental 2028 9439 Storm Drain Resiliency Project Phase 1 Environmental 2028 11 3
A few special notes for the Roe Road Extension Project: A new project webpage has been launched at www.townofparadiseroads.com. A community meeting has been scheduled to discuss the project!
Funding Pursuits
Below is a listing of active funding pursuits related to infrastructure recovery and status updates:
Program Project Title Amount
Requested
Anticipated
Award
Notificatio
n
Notes
BUILD 2025
Roe Road
Extension
Phase 2
Project
$25M June 2025
Project was not selected in
Round 1 (RAISE 2024 carryover)
and has been submitted for
Round 2 funding.
US Army Corps
of Engineers
Paradise
Sewer Project
$2,000,000 of
$50,000,000
authorization
TBD
Section 219 Program requires
significant approvals and
appropriations. Town has
submitted Letter of Interest.
State Water
Board Septic to
Sewer CWSRF
Paradise
Sewer Project $27,000,000 TBD
Pending Town revised
application after local treatment
option selected
12 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 1(f)
ORIGINATED BY: Tony Lindsey, Community Development
Director, Building & Code Enforcement
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Camp Fire Recovery Updates – Code Enforcement
LONG-TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Code Enforcement Update
Background:
The Code Enforcement Division is committed to fostering a safe, attractive living and working environment. We aim to maintain and enhance our community's quality by fairly and impartially enforcing municipal codes and land-use regulations. We work in collaboration with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies, and other Town departments to achieve the following goals:
Encourage voluntary compliance with Town codes.
Promptly and fairly identify and address violations.
Foster collaborative efforts to resolve community issues. Actively engage with the community to facilitate understanding of the code enforcement process.
Analysis:
RV Code Enforcement activity. Parcels with RV violations. (Exhibit A):
May April
Occupied/Unoccupied RVs 44
(25 Expired Urgency
Ordinance sites: 22
Occupied and 3
Unoccupied.)
54 (32 Expired Urgency
Ordinance sites: 24
Occupied and 8
Unoccupied.)
Compliance gained/RV cases closed 10 8
Fire Prevention is essential for ensuring the safety of our community and supporting its economic growth. It centers around three main goals: Education, Engineering, and Enforcement. Our ordinance on defensible space and hazardous fuel management requires all property owners to maintain fire-safe conditions, regardless of residency. Our dedicated Fire Prevention team conducts weed abatement inspections on 11,195 parcels across the community to ensure compliance and minimize fire hazards.
13 Escrow defensible space inspections May April
Clearance requests received 95 130
Certificates issued 83 122
Land Surveyor's Certifications 17 30
First inspection compliance rate 78% 90%
Weed abatement inspections
57% At the end of April,
the current
compliance rate was
37%, consistent with
previous years, and
many properties are
actively working
toward compliance.
Active Code cases 345 207
Commercial parcels 10 12
Residential parcels 335 195
Weed abatement efforts are wrapping up. Only four properties remain non-compliant, and none are tax-delinquent. Owners are actively working toward compliance. We began with 396 properties; to date, 259 were self-abated, and 133 were abated by the Town, including 71 tax-defaulted parcels. Total expenditures so far amount to $269,579, which is within the approved budget of $441,760. Finance has invoiced $617,400.87 in abatement and administrative fees, with payments from 15 property owners totaling $78,811.50.
Other Code Enforcement Items:
Abandoned Vehicle Authority May April
Vehicle Tows 9 3
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TOWN OF PARADISE
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda No. 1
ORIGINATED BY: Marc Mattox, Public Works Director / Town Engineer REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Paradise Sewer Project Update
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. None, written monthly update only.
Background:
This report is a monthly effort to provide additional opportunity for public engagement on the status and next steps of the Paradise Sewer Project.
Analysis:
Town staff and its consulting teams in conjunction with Town Council, DFA, SWRCB, and HCD continue the analysis of a reduced Sewer Service Area with a localized solution for wastewater treatment. The project’s objectives remain unchanged—providing a sustainable wastewater solution for the Paradise community.
Main Accomplishments
Continued to progress the project alternatives analysis including hydraulic model analysis and cost estimates.
Supported Town staff and officials’ trip to Washington DC to meet with government officials to advocate for the project.
Submitted a $2,000,000 request through Congressman LaMalfa’s Office to draw down a $50,000,000 authorization within the US Army Corps of Engineers 219 Environmental Infrastructure Program.
Met with Butte College to learn about their wastewater treatment infrastructure. Met with the Sewer Project Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the project status and key decisions including arranging for field tours of various treatment systems including:
• STEP systems for collection
• Biological options for treatment
• Advanced Membrane Bioreactor options for treatment
• Surface water discharge for dispersal
• Land application for dispersal
• Beneficial reuse for dispersal (where available)
Met with the CVWQCB staff to discuss the anticipated requirements for treated wastewater effluent discharge at various locations on or near the ridge. Continued support for finding and evaluating all project funding options.
Key Activities (One Month Look-Ahead)
• Tour similar wastewater collection and treatment facilities in Northern California with Town Staff and members of the Town Council Sewer Project Ad Hoc Committee. 15 2
• Ad Hoc Committee will be holding focused workshops on collection system alternatives, wastewater treatment process alternatives, and discharge alternatives to lead into a formal recommendation to the community and Council.
• Schedule next community meeting as a Special Town Council meeting in July to review an Ad Hoc Committee recommendation before a second Town Special Council Meeting in August for a project recommendation.
16 TOWN COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM – May 13, 2025
1. OPENING
The Regular meeting of the Paradise Town Council was called to order by Mayor Crowder at 6:00 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 Bolin.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Greg Bolin, Steve “Woody” Culleton, Heidi Lange, and Steve Crowder, Mayor
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Ronald Lassonde
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Jim Goodwin, Town Attorney Scott E. Huber, Town Clerk/Elections Official Melanie Elvis, Community Development Director Tony Lindsey, Community Development Director Susan Hartman, Public Works Director/Town Engineer Marc Mattox, Recovery and Economic Development Director Colette Curtis, Finance Director Aimee Beleu, Police Chief Eric Reinbold, Fire Chief Jason Finney, and Information Systems Director Luis Marquez.
1a. Mayor Crowder presented a proclamation to Community Development Director Tony Lindsey recognizing May as Building Safety Month. 1b. Camp Fire Recovery Updates: (110-60-061)
Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic Development Director - Recovery Projects, Advocacy, Economic Recovery and Development,
Communications, Emergency Operations and Housing updates.
Marc Mattox, Public Works Director/Town Engineer -Infrastructure updates.
Tony Lindsey, CDD-Building and Code Enforcement- Code Enforcement updates.
1c. A Paradise Sewer Project update was presented by Town Engineer Marc Mattox. (960-70-007)
1. Al McGreehan asked for the list of alternative projects the Town was exploring and if the Environmental Impact Review could be amended to fit the new project scope.
17 2. Cliff Jacobson presented takeaways from his meeting with the State Water Board.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION by Culleton, seconded by Bolin, approved consent calendar items 2a through 2h. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. 2a. Approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 Special and Regular Town Council meetings, and the May 1, 2025 Special Town Council meeting. 2b. Approved April 2025 Cash Disbursements in the amount of $6,417,199.85. (310-10-035)
2c. Reviewed and filed the 3rd Quarter Investment Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. (360-30-006)
2d. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-27, "A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Paradise Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections in such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code." (440-50-001)
2e. 1. Waived the second reading of the entire Town Ordinance No. 646 and read by title only; and 2. Adopted Town Ordinance No. 646, “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise adopting the updated CAL FIRE 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for the Town of Paradise”. (540-16-215)
2f. Concurred with staff recommendation to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption for the Skyway/Pentz Intersection Improvement Project. (950-40-073) 2g. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-28, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2025/2026 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.” (950-40-034) 2h. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29 “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Adopting a Policy on Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving Federal Assistance.” (110-10-020)
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - None
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5a. Police Chief Eric Reinbold introduced the Military Equipment Use Ordinance, annual reports, and policy.
Mayor Crowder opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
18 There were no public comments.
Mayor Crowder closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
1. Waived the second reading of the entire Town of Paradise Ordinance No. 645 and read by title only; and 2. Adopted Town of Paradise Ordinance No. 645 “An Ordinance Adding Section 9.70 to the Paradise Municipal Code Relating to Miliary Equipment Use” as part of the military equipment use ordinance annual renewal requirements; and, 3. Approved the updated Military Equipment policy for Paradise Police Department and, 4. Accepted the 2024 Military Equipment Use Annual Report. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (480-05-013) (540-16-214)
6. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
6a. Town Clerk Melanie Elvis presented the Planning Commission interview panel’s recommendation to appoint Kate Anderson and Shawn Shingler to the Planning Commission.
MOTION by Culleton, seconded by Crowder, 1. Appointed Kate Anderson to the Planning Commission for a full four-year term to commence on June 30, 2025; and, 2. Appointed Shawn Shingler to fill the existing vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the resignation of Planning Commissioner Costa to serve the remainder of the term set to expire June 30, 2027, effective May 21, 2025. AYES: Culleton, Lange, Crowder; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: Bolin; ABSENT: Lassonde. MOTION PASSES (760-45-012)
6b. Fire Chief Jason Finney presented the 2025 Butte County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton, adopted Resolution No. 2025- 30, "A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Approving and Authorizing Execution of the 2025 Butte County Community Wildfire Protection Plan” as amended with the mayor designated as the signing authority. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (440-60-014)
6c. Community Development Director Susan Hartman presented proposed changes to the Paradise Municipal Code relating to agricultural-residential zoning and/or the animal regulations in the AG 3/5 zones.
1. Art Colyer spoke in favor of this item.
2. Jon Remalia asked for more detailed staff reports.
3. Adam Deppe asked if these proposed regulations would affect temporary uses. Community Development Director Susan Hartman clarified the proposed changes would have no impact on the already permitted 60-day 19 grazing period. Mr. Deppe also asked if permits would be required if a homeowner wanted to keep livestock on their adjacent property.
4. Al McGreehan asked who would review the Animal Management Plan.
Council provided consensus and directed staff to draft an ordinance with the proposed changes to the AG 3/5 zoning; definition of “stables” to include all livestock; draft an animal management plan; and minimum standards for fencing, shelter, waste management and feeding. Council asked staff to include an option for homeowners that own abutting vacant properties to keep livestock on the vacant property. All Council concurred with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting.
6d. Community Development Director Susan Hartman provided an overview of the proposed RFP for qualified consultant firms to complete a comprehensive update of the 1994 Town of Paradise General Plan.
1. Cliff Jacobson asked that the feasibility of a wastewater system be included in the Plan.
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton authorized Town staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified consultant firms to complete a comprehensive update of the 1994 Town of Paradise General Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (760-40-064)
6e. Town Engineer Marc Mattox provided an overview of the proposed contract award to Baldwin Contracting Company for the On-System Road Rehabilitation Project – Clark Road 2025 project.
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton, adopted Resolution No. 2025- 31, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Awarding Construction Contract No. 7303.4 CON, On-System Road Rehabilitation Project – Clark Road 2025, to Baldwin Contracting Company, Inc. dba Knife River Construction in the amount of their base bid and designating authority to the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Baldwin Contracting Company, Inc. dba Knife River Construction and to approve contingency expenditures not exceeding 10%”. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (950-40-076) (510-20-478) 6f. Town Engineer Marc Mattox provided an overview of the proposed Public Utility Easement Vacation.
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton, adopted Resolution No. 2025- 32 "A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Providing for the Summary Vacation of the Existing 12-foot-wide Public Utility Easement along the South Property Line of Lots 15 and 16 of the Woodland Acres Subdivision, Recorded in Book 22 of Maps at Page 38, located in County of Butte, Paradise California; APN 053-300-046 and 053-300-016.” Roll call 20 vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (950-10-029)
6g. Town Engineer Marc Mattox provided an overview of the proposed contract award to All-American Construction, Inc. for the On-System Road Rehabilitation – Misc 2025 /HSIP Systemic Intersection Safety Improvement Project.
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton, adopted Resolution No. 2025- 33 “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Awarding Construction Contract No. 7303.5 CON, On-System Road Rehabilitation – Misc 2025 /HSIP Systemic Intersection Safety Improvement Project, to AllAmerican Construction, Inc. in the amount of their base bid of $8,416,590.87 and designating authority to the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with All-American Construction, Inc. and to approve contingency expenditures not exceeding 10%”. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (510-20-479) (950-40-075)
6h. Finance Director Aimee Beleu presented the proposed 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget adjustments.
MOTION by Bolin, seconded by Culleton 1. Reviewed and filed the financial information provided by staff concerning the FY 2024-25 operating and capital budgets; and, 2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-34 “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Adopting Budget Amendment to the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget”. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (340-40-017) 6i. Finance Director Aimee Beleu introduced Roger Burton who presented the GASB 75 actuarial valuation of retiree health benefits.
MOTION by Culleton, seconded by Bolin 1. Concurred with staff recommendation to accept and file the GASB 75 reports as presented. Roll call vote was unanimous with Council Member Lassonde absent and not voting. (630-10-025)
7. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS AND REPORTS
7a. Council initiated agenda items – None
7b. Council reports on committee representation:
Council Member Lange attended 11 alternative analysis meetings for the Paradise Sewer Project; participated in the tree giveaway at Hope Plaza; attended the first TOP/PUSD Liaison Committee meeting; and participated in this year’s advocacy trip to D.C.
Vice Mayor Culleton participated in interviews for the Planning Commission and Measure V Oversight Committee vacancies.
21 Mayor Crowder participated in this year’s advocacy trip to D.C; attended the Superior Court Leadership Luncheon; 11 alternative analysis meetings for the Paradise Sewer Project; and participated in the tree giveaway at Hope Plaza.
7c. Future Agenda Items:
1. Council Member Bolin asked that an item be placed on the agenda to discuss a homebuyer disclosure protection ordinance. Mayor Crowder added that he would like Council to discuss requiring Home Inspections.
2. Vice Mayor Culleton asked that an item be placed on the agenda to propose a Town-hosted State of the Town.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
8a. Town Manager Jim Goodwin shared that he met with the Fire Ad Hoc Committee; the Facilities Ad Hoc Committee; attended multiple Paradise Sewer Project Advisory Committee meetings; and participated in the D.C. advocacy trip.
8b. Community Development Director Susan Hartman provided status updates on current building permits within the Town of Paradise.
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crowder adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Date approved:
By: Attest:
_______________________ ___________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk
22 MINUTES
PARADISE TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING – 3:00 PM – MAY 28, 2025
1. OPENING
The Special meeting of the Paradise Town Council was called to order by Mayor Crowder at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5555 Skyway, Paradise, California who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Greg Bolin, Steve “Woody” Culleton, Heidi Lange, Ronald Lassonde, and Steve Crowder, Mayor.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Jim Goodwin, Town Attorney Scott E. Huber, Town Clerk/Elections Official Melanie Elvis, Finance Director Aimee Beleu, Human Resources & Risk Management Director Crystal Peters and Deputy Town Clerk Jacquelyn Blancett.
At 3:01 p.m. Mayor Crowder announced that the Town Council would adjourn to Closed Session for the following items:
2. CLOSED SESSION
2a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Town Council will hold a closed session to meet with the Town Manager and Town Attorney regarding the terms of employment related to the following position: Town Manager.
2b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Town Council will hold a closed session to meet with the Town Manager, and Town Attorney regarding labor relations between the Town of Paradise and the Paradise Police Officers Association, Confidential Mid-Management Association, General Employees Unit, Police Mid-Management Unit and the Management Group.
After reconvening from Closed Session at 3:40 p.m., Mayor Crowder announced:
2a. Direction given no reportable action taken.
2b. The Town Council adopted Resolutions No. 2025-35 through 2025-39 approving the subsequent Memorandums of Understanding with the Town of Paradise and the Confidential and Mid-Management Association, Paradise General Employees Unit, Paradise Management Group, Paradise Police Officers Association, and the Paradise Police Management & MidManagement Association relating to employment covering the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Roll call vote was unanimous. 23 3. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
3a. Human Resources & Risk Management Director Crystal Peters presented proposed resolutions relating to employee health benefits.
MOTION by Culleton seconded by Lassonde, adopted the following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 2025-40, “A Resolution of The Town Council of The Town of Paradise, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants with Respect to Recognized Employee Organization 002 Management Unit.”
2. Resolution No. 2025-41, “A Resolution of The Town Council of The Town of Paradise, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants with Respect to Recognized Employee Organization 003 Confidential & Mid-Management Unit.”
3. Resolution No. 2025-42, “A Resolution of The Town Council of The Town of Paradise, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants with Respect to Recognized Employee Organization 004 Police Management and MidManagement.”
4. Resolution No. 2025-43, “A Resolution of The Town Council of The Town of Paradise, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants with Respect to Recognized Employee Organization 005 Police Officers Association.”
5. Resolution No. 2025-44, “A Resolution of The Town Council of The Town of Paradise, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants with Respect to Recognized Employee Organization 006 General Employees Unit.”
Roll call vote was unanimous.
24 4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crowder adjourned the Council meeting at 3:44 p.m.
Date approved:
By: Attest:
_________________________ ____________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk
25 TOWN OF PARADISE
CASH DISBURSEMENTS REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
26 CASH DISBURSEMENTS REPORT
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Check Date Pay Period End Description Amount Total
5/9/2025 5/4/2025 Net Payroll - Direct Deposits and Checks $ 252,479.04 5/23/2025 5/18/2025 Net Payroll - Direct Deposits and Checks $ 256,237.37 $ 508,716.41
Accounts Payable
Payroll Vendors: Taxes, PERS, Dues, Insurance, Etc. 447,185.40 Operations Vendors: Supplies, Contracts, Utilities, Etc. $ 2,027,391.68 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 2,474,577.08
GRAND TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 2,983,293.49
APPROVED BY:
Aimee Beleu - Finance Director/Town Treasurer
APPROVED BY:
Jim Goodwin - Town Manager
27 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
AP TCB - General Checking
Check
89177 05/05/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Butte County Information Systems $56,548.80 $56,548.80 $0.00 89178 05/05/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable BUTTE REGIONAL TRANSIT $54.40 $54.40 $0.00 89179 05/05/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable BUTTE REGIONAL TRANSIT $111.25 $111.25 $0.00 89180 05/07/2025 Voided/Reissued Printer Error 05/15/2025 Accounts Payable Blancett, Jacquelyn $348.28 89181 05/13/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Aflac $57.98 $57.98 $0.00 89182 05/13/2025 Open Accounts Payable Met Life $13,177.04 89183 05/13/2025 Open Accounts Payable OPERATING ENGINEERS $954.00 89184 05/13/2025 Open Accounts Payable PARADISE POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
$2,516.81
89185 05/13/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable SUN LIFE INSURANCE $9,813.02 $9,813.02 $0.00 89186 05/13/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable SUPERIOR VISION SVC INC $865.58 $865.58 $0.00 89187 05/13/2025 Open Accounts Payable TOP CONFIDENTIAL MID MGMT
ASSOCIATION
$80.00
89188 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable ACCESS INFORMATION
PROTECTED
$755.06 $755.06 $0.00
89189 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Adams Ashby Group, Inc. $3,750.00 89190 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Adams Ashby Group, Inc. $3,907.25 89191 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Adams Ashby Group, Inc. $11,278.79 89192 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Adams Ashby Group, Inc. $7,734.05 89193 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Adams Ashby Group, Inc. $5,771.95 89194 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable ALHAMBRA $369.37 $369.37 $0.00 89195 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable ALL STAR TOWING $488.00 $488.00 $0.00 89196 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Alpine Portable Toilet Service $165.00 $165.00 $0.00 89197 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable American Dream Construction, Inc. $29,000.00 $29,000.00 $0.00 89198 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable AT&T & CALNET3 - CIRCUIT LINES $1,085.65 $1,085.65 $0.00 89199 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable AT&T & CALNET3 - CIRCUIT LINES $3,542.05 $3,542.05 $0.00 89200 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable AWARDS COMPANY $34.10 $34.10 $0.00 89201 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Bear Electrical Systems, Inc $1,520.00 $1,520.00 $0.00 89202 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Biometrics4ALL, Inc $10.50 $10.50 $0.00 89203 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Butte County Construction Inc $25,300.00 89204 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable California Concrete LLC, Jeffery , Duke Paul
$1,254.48
89205 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Caltronics Business Systems/J.J. R Ent Inc
$1,734.58 $1,734.58 $0.00
89206 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Chico State Enterprises $18,375.00 $18,375.00 $0.00 89207 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Cleanrite, Inc $8,587.42 $8,587.42 $0.00 89208 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Coastland $8,534.26 $8,534.26 $0.00 89209 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Cole Huber LLP $32,667.44 $32,667.44 $0.00 89210 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC $781.25 $781.25 $0.00 89211 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Dokken Engineering, Inc. $60,120.87 $60,120.87 $0.00 89212 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Explore Butte County $4,344.54 89213 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Ferguson Waterworks #1423 $1,216.63 $1,216.63 $0.00 89214 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Granicus LLC $5,970.66 $5,970.66 $0.00 89215 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable GREAT AMERICA LEASING CORP. $146.82 $146.82 $0.00 89216 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable GREEN RIDGE LANDSCAPING $7,215.00 $7,215.00 $0.00 89217 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Greenway Builders LLC $61,190.00 $61,190.00 $0.00 89218 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP $1,187.50 user: Aimee Beleu Pages: 1 of 6 Saturday, May 31, 2025
Payment Register
TOWN OF PARADISE
From Payment Date: 5/1/2025 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2025 28 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
89219 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable I.M.P.A.C. PAYMENTS IMPAC GOV
SVCS/US BANCORP
$52.19 $52.19 $0.00
89220 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT $42.27 $42.27 $0.00 89221 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable INDUSTRIAL POWER PRODUCTS $265.03 $265.03 $0.00 89222 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable INTERSTATE OIL COMPANY $818.46 $818.46 $0.00 89223 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable INTERSTATE SALES $1,268.68 $1,268.68 $0.00 89224 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $6,846.02 $6,846.02 $0.00 89225 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable James or Lavenia Riotto $200.00 89226 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Jennifer Arbuckle $4,625.00 $4,625.00 $0.00 89227 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable JOHNNY ON THE SPOT
PORTABLES
$199.20 $199.20 $0.00
89228 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable KEN'S PARADISE HITCH &
WELDING
$597.55 $597.55 $0.00
89229 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION $82,821.12 $82,821.12 $0.00 89230 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable KOEFRAN INDUSTRIES $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 89231 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS $1,591.28 $1,591.28 $0.00 89232 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Legacy Construction $24,336.00 $24,336.00 $0.00 89233 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Meyers Police K-9 Training, LLC $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 89234 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW $100,000.00 89235 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW $52,568.80 $52,568.80 $0.00 89236 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW $3,150.00 $3,150.00 $0.00 89237 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. $217.31 $217.31 $0.00 89238 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Mountain Cascade, Inc. $426,908.19 $426,908.19 $0.00 89239 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable NORTHERN RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES, INC.
$7,791.63 $7,791.63 $0.00
89240 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable NORTHGATE PETROLEUM CO $6,854.49 $6,854.49 $0.00 89241 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOT ACCT#36233169 $3,194.69 $3,194.69 $0.00 89242 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable PARADISE POST $353.02 89243 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable PBM SUPPLY & MFG INC $127.72 $127.72 $0.00 89244 05/14/2025 Voided Training Cancelled 05/14/2025 Accounts Payable PICKERING, ROBERT $230.00 89245 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $529.56 $529.56 $0.00 89246 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Psomas $42,073.53 $42,073.53 $0.00 89247 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable RegasGroup Environmental Consultants
$530.00 $530.00 $0.00
89248 05/14/2025 Voided Training Cancelled 05/14/2025 Accounts Payable REINBOLD, ERIC $230.00 89249 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Richardson & Company, LLP $20,825.00 $20,825.00 $0.00 89250 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Spherion Staffing $6,582.16 $6,582.16 $0.00 89251 05/14/2025 Voided Incorrect Vendor 05/15/2025 Accounts Payable STATE FIRE TRAINING $100.00 89252 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Stratti $186.00 $186.00 $0.00 89253 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Syn-tech Systems Inc. $2,650.00 $2,650.00 $0.00 89254 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Tahoe Pure Water Co. $81.90 $81.90 $0.00 89255 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE $143.83 $143.83 $0.00 89256 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - ENG.
DEPT.
$1,613.11 $1,613.11 $0.00
89257 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Top Notch Commercial Cleaning Inc. $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $0.00 89258 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $132.00 $132.00 $0.00 89259 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable VALLEY OAK VETERINARY CENTER
$747.14
89260 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Vannucci, Dominic $322.50 89261 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Voiance Language Services, LLC $0.69 $0.69 $0.00 89262 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable WILGUS FIRE CONTROL INC $870.34 $870.34 $0.00 user: Aimee Beleu Pages: 2 of 6 Saturday, May 31, 2025
Payment Register
TOWN OF PARADISE
From Payment Date: 5/1/2025 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2025 29 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
89263 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Williams Scotsman, Inc. (Mobile Mini) $158.81 $158.81 $0.00 89264 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable WILSON PRINTING $82.07 89265 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Wood Rodgers, Inc. $713.68 $713.68 $0.00 89266 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable American Dream Construction INC, Branden McLaughlin, American
Dream Const
$284.34 $284.34 $0.00
89267 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Castor, John $700.00 89268 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Gardner, Gustave $39.11 $39.11 $0.00 89269 05/14/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Roach, Lanette $71.39 $71.39 $0.00 89270 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Roscrow , Rose $90.99 89271 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Vierra, Anne $230.00 89272 05/15/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable Blancett, Jacquelyn $348.28 $348.28 $0.00 89273 05/15/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable ABILITY USA $276.00 $276.00 $0.00 89274 05/15/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable ADVANCED DOCUMENT
CONCEPTS
$11.02 $11.02 $0.00
89275 05/15/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE
$64.00 $64.00 $0.00
89276 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable KP Research Services, Inc. $2,850.00 89277 05/15/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOT ACCT#36233169 $505.62 $505.62 $0.00 89278 05/15/2025 Reconciled 05/28/2025 Accounts Payable The Ferguson Group $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 89279 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable STATE FIRE TRAINING $100.00 89280 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable ICMA 457 - MissionSquare $3,159.77 89281 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT $656.29 89282 05/27/2025 Open Accounts Payable ICMA 457 - MissionSquare $3,275.06 89283 05/27/2025 Open Accounts Payable STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT $656.29 89284 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Flud, Michael $345.00 89285 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Archuleta, Derek, S $75.00 89286 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Heidi Lange $70.00 89287 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable 4LEAF, Inc $12,948.00 89288 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable ACCESS INFORMATION
PROTECTED
$58.43
89289 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable American Dream Construction, Inc. $39,000.00 89290 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Archuleta, Derek, S $255.50 89291 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Asbury Environmental Services $395.48 89292 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable AT&T & CALNET3 - CIRCUIT LINES $102.91 89293 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable AT&T/CALNET3 - REPEATER LINES $197.05 89294 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable AT&T/CALNET3 - COMMUNITY PARK
$30.21
89295 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable AT&T/CALNET3 - Summary $30.29 89296 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable AT&T/CALNET3 - TH/FDPD FIBER LINES
$1,057.74
89297 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Bug Smart $83.00 89298 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Bureau Veritas North America, Inc $13,612.50 89299 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable BUTTE CO NEAL ROAD LANDFILL $26.75 89300 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE
$401.00
89301 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable CHICO POWER EQUIPMENT $1,321.90 89302 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Cole Huber LLP $338.00 89303 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Collision Masters and Framework, Inc. $18,318.40 89304 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Cooper, Andrew $187.00 89305 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Creative Composition Inc $5,347.80 user: Aimee Beleu Pages: 3 of 6 Saturday, May 31, 2025
Payment Register
TOWN OF PARADISE
From Payment Date: 5/1/2025 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2025 30 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
89306 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Crossfire Tree & Vegetation Services $895.30 89307 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Crowder, Steven $766.77 89308 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable CSG Consultants, Inc. $24,335.00 89309 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Curtis, Ryan $408.50 89310 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Down Range Indoor Training Center $2,387.35 89311 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable DURHAM PENTZ TRUCK CENTER $8,580.38 89312 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. $1,190.00 89313 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Entersect $109.95 89314 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable FasTrak Violation Processing Department
$24.00
89315 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Flud, Michael $473.00 89316 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc.
$1,591.98
89317 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Goodwin, James $1,507.39 89318 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable GREAT AMERICA LEASING CORP. $332.80 89319 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Gustavo Diaz $187.00 89320 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Heidi Lange $937.62 89321 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable HLP, INC / CHAMELEON
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
$5.60
89322 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable INTERSTATE OIL COMPANY $188.69 89323 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $8,650.20 89324 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable JOHNNY ON THE SPOT
PORTABLES
$380.25
89325 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Kimball Midwest $53.05 89326 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION $950.00 89327 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable KP Research Services, Inc. $1,250.00 89328 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS $98.27 89329 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Marilyn Jane Wooley $500.00 89330 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW $15,842.20 89331 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW $100,000.00 89332 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable MODERN BUILDING INC. $231,315.51 89333 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable MORGAN TREE SERVICE $3,350.00 89334 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORP $39.99 89335 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable NAPA Auto Parts $37.57 89336 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS $3,146.58 89337 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable NICOLETTI, CHRISTOPHER $630.25 89338 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable North State Tire Co. Inc. $547.00 89339 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Northern California Glove & Safety $264.60 89340 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable NORTHGATE PETROLEUM CO $8,873.39 89341 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable NORTHSTAR $2,139.25 89342 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable O'REILLY AUTO PARTS $1,251.93 89343 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable OFFICE DEPOT ACCT#36233169 $530.77 89344 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable PARADISE IRRIGATION DIST $1,743.44 89345 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable PARADISE POST $518.72 89346 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Payton Haury $187.00 89347 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Picture Plus $1,042.63 89348 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Shasta Cascade Chapter ICC $4,617.10 89349 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Sierra Nevada Construction $8,550.00 89350 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Spherion Staffing $3,751.39 89351 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable SRM General Contracting $7,902.00 user: Aimee Beleu Pages: 4 of 6 Saturday, May 31, 2025
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TOWN OF PARADISE
From Payment Date: 5/1/2025 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2025 31 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
89352 05/28/2025 Voided Incorrect Vendor 05/29/2025 Accounts Payable SRM General Contracting $52,000.00 89353 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE $542.98 89354 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - ENG.
DEPT.
$389.29
89355 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE - FIRE DEPT.
$480.92
89356 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable THOMAS ACE HARDWARE -
MOTORPOOL
$63.62
89357 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable THOMAS HYDRAULIC & HARDWARE SUPPLY, INC.
$93.16
89358 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable THRIFTY ROOTER $486.75 89359 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Top Notch Commercial Cleaning Inc. $4,400.00 89360 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Tri Flame Propane $783.95 89361 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable TUCKER PEST CONTROL INC $95.00 89362 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable ULINE $310.61
89363 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Waste Tire Products R & D $5,361.00 89364 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable WILGUS FIRE CONTROL INC $438.03 89365 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable WITTMEIER AUTO CENTER $203.89 89366 05/29/2025 Open Accounts Payable Brain-Friendly Dynamics $1,500.00 89367 05/29/2025 Open Accounts Payable Greenway Builders LLC $52,000.00 89368 05/29/2025 Open Accounts Payable Elk Grove Auto / Winner Chevrolet $127,050.18 Type Check Totals: 192 Transactions $2,011,900.27 $1,023,826.69 $0.00 EFT
157 05/05/2025 Open Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services $62.23 158 05/13/2025 Open Accounts Payable CALPERS $150,385.34 159 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services $1,290.60 160 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE $425.98 161 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE $210.98 162 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable I.M.P.A.C. PAYMENTS IMPAC GOV
SVCS/US BANCORP
$21,227.43
163 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $547.67 164 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable T MOBILE USA, INC. $1,997.87 165 05/14/2025 Open Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS $1,365.30 166 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable I.M.P.A.C. PAYMENTS IMPAC GOV
SVCS/US BANCORP
$686.67
167 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
$10.53
168 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $177.13 169 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable CALPERS - RETIREMENT $66,955.50 170 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
$13,504.24
171 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY $6,633.69 172 05/15/2025 Open Accounts Payable INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $46,127.39 173 05/27/2025 Open Accounts Payable CALPERS - RETIREMENT $67,613.98 174 05/27/2025 Open Accounts Payable EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
$12,549.51
175 05/27/2025 Open Accounts Payable ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY $6,890.56 176 05/27/2025 Open Accounts Payable INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $41,125.69 177 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable Amazon Capital Services $4,755.73 178 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE $1.68 179 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE $420.98 user: Aimee Beleu Pages: 5 of 6 Saturday, May 31, 2025
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From Payment Date: 5/1/2025 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2025 32 Number Date Status Void Reason
Reconciled/
Voided Date Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Reconciled
Amount Difference
180 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable COMCAST CABLE $435.98 181 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $16,128.97 182 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS $570.15 183 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS $287.81 184 05/28/2025 Open Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS $287.22 Type EFT Totals: 28 Transactions $462,676.81
AP TCB - General Checking Totals
Checks Status Count Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount Open 112 $935,165.30 $0.00
Reconciled 75 $1,023,826.69 $1,023,826.69
Voided 5 $52,908.28 $0.00
Stopped 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 192 $2,011,900.27 $1,023,826.69
EFTs Status Count Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount
Open 28 $462,676.81 $0.00
Reconciled 0 $0.00 $0.00
Voided 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 28 $462,676.81 $0.00
All Status Count Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount
Open 140 $1,397,842.11 $0.00
Reconciled 75 $1,023,826.69 $1,023,826.69
Voided 5 $52,908.28 $0.00
Stopped 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 220 $2,474,577.08 $1,023,826.69
Grand Totals:
Checks Status Count Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount Open 112 $935,165.30 $0.00
Reconciled 75 $1,023,826.69 $1,023,826.69
Voided 5 $52,908.28 $0.00
Stopped 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 192 $2,011,900.27 $1,023,826.69
EFTs Status Count Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount
Open 28 $462,676.81 $0.00
Reconciled 0 $0.00 $0.00
Voided 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 28 $462,676.81 $0.00
All Status Count Transaction Amount Reconciled Amount
Open 140 $1,397,842.11 $0.00
Reconciled 75 $1,023,826.69 $1,023,826.69
Voided 5 $52,908.28 $0.00
Stopped 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 220 $2,474,577.08 $1,023,826.69
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From Payment Date: 5/1/2025 - To Payment Date: 5/31/2025 33 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 2(c)
ORIGINATED BY: Marc Mattox, Town Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Declaration of certain Town equipment to be surplus and obsolete
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Declare the attached described equipment as surplus property; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise, Declaring Certain Town Equipment to be Surplus and Obsolete and Authorizing Disposal by the Town Manager or His Designee.” Background:
Over time, equipment purchased becomes obsolete. Vehicles and equipment listed below may be declared as unusable or outdated as they are no longer economical or effective to be used for Town purposes.
The vehicles/items listed below are well beyond their serviceable life. Maintenance costs are accumulating, and the cost of upkeep outweighs the benefit of having the vehicles. The vehicles have been replaced with a newer model, and the vehicle(s) is no longer able to maintain current emissions standards.
Financial Impact:
The disposal of these items will have no negative impact on the General Fund.
Property to Surplus:
1. PD08 2011 Ford Crown Victoria VIN:2FABP7BV1BX135763
2. PD07 2000 Ford Crown Victoria VIN:2FAFP71W4YX202425
3. AC60 2001 Ford Ranger VIN:1FTZR11E11PB43075
34 TOWN OF PARADISE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___
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 equipment from various departments through public auction, internet sale, salvage or other legal method that is no longer functional or necessary to the Town’s operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise as follows:
Section 1. The following equipment is declared to be surplus:
1. PD08 2011 Ford Crown Victoria VIN:2FABP7BV1BX135763
2. PD07 2000 Ford Crown Victoria VIN:2FAFP71W4YX202425
3. AC60 2001 Ford Ranger VIN:1FTZR11E11PB43075
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 public auction, internet, sale, salvage, donation or other legal method.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise on this 10 th day
of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
By: ________________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
35 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 2(d)
ORIGINATED BY: Colette Curtis, Recovery & Economic Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: HQE Systems Contract Extension
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
Yes, Emergency Warning System
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Concur with staff’s recommendation to extend the HQE Systems Contract for construction of the town Early Warning Sirens to October 31, 2025; and,
2. Approve the fifth amendment between the Town of Paradise and HQE Systems; and,
3. Authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract extension.
Background:
The Town of Paradise has been working in partnership with HQE Systems since August 2022 on the construction of the Town Early Warning Siren System. The project broke ground in March 2023 and has been testing active towers since June 2023. As of May 2025, the following milestones have been achieved:
Completed Items:
1. All 21 towers are now 100% complete, fully connected to power and being tested on a monthly basis.
2. The control interface has been customized to Town specifications as requested by our Emergency Operations team and is now complete.
3. Town Dispatch staff have been trained and have been operating the system for the monthly tests.
4. The system as originally scoped is now fully functional.
Incomplete items:
1. In Home Units
a. The in-home units added to the project in Spring 2024 initially suffered from supply chain issues that caused a delay in receiving the initial units for testing. Units have been undergoing testing, range confirmation and configuration for the last few months to make sure they are ready for distribution to the public. HQE and Town staff want to make sure they are fully functioning per specifications before we begin providing them to households. We anticipate distribution to begin this summer and the project to be fully complete this fall.
36 Analysis:
HQE have been effective partners in the construction of the Early Warning Sirens and we look forward to the completion of the project in the coming months. The original services contract was from July 5, 2022 and we are asking for an extension to October 31, 2025 to allow for final testing and distribution of in-home units and the completion of the project.
Financial Impact:
There is no additional financial impact to the approved project budget. Overall, the project remains under budget.
37 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PARADISE AND HQE ENTERPRISES
This Fifth Amendment to Agreement is made on June 10, 2025, to the Agreement dated July 5, 2022 by and between the Town of Paradise, a California Municipal Corporation (“Town”) and HQE SYSTEMS (“Contractor”)
RECITALS:
A. The initial period of the agreement was from July 5, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023 for the construction of the Town of Paradise Early Warning System.
B. In July 2023, Town and Contractor agreed to amend the agreement so that the period of service will be from July 5, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2023.
C. In December 2023, Town and Contractor have agreed to amend the agreement so that the period of service will be from July 5, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2024.
D. In June 2024, Town and Contractor have agreed to amend the agreement so that the period of service will be from July 5, 2022 and ending on December 8, 2024.
E. In December 2024, Town and Contractor have agreed to amend the agreement so that the period of service will be from July 5, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2025.
F. In June 2025, Town and Contractor have agreed to amend the agreement so that the period of service will be from July 5, 2022 and ending on October 31, 2025.
AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, Town and Contractor agree as follows:
3. The Agreement shall be amended as follows:
4. Town and Contractor have agreed to amend the Agreement so that the period of service will be from July 5, 2022 and ending on October 31, 2025.
5. All other provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
6. If there is a conflict between this second Amendment and the agreement, this second Amendment shall be controlling.
TOWN OF PARADISE HQE SYSTEMS
By:
____________________________ By:
Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
Date: Date:
REVIEWED FOR CONTRACT POLICY COMPLIANCE REVIEWED AS TO FORM:
By: ____________________________ By:
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
ATTEST:
BY: _____________________________________________
TOWN CLERK
38 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 2(e)
ORIGINATED BY: Marc Mattox, Public Works Director
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Award Construction Contract – Animal Shelter Roof Replacement Project
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2025- , “A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Awarding Contract No. 9440, Animal Shelter Roof Replacement Project to Rackley Co. of Orland, CA in the amount of their bid of $63,515”; and,
2. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Rackley Co. in the amount of their bid and to approve contingency expenditures not exceeding 15%; and,
3. Approve a Budget Augmentation to General Fund for $73,042. (ROLL CALL VOTE) Background:
During the course of construction for the Animal Shelter Expansion located at 925 American Way, work was ongoing for retrofit improvements to the existing structure. It was recently discovered that the roof of the existing structure has passed its useful life and is in need of replacement.
Analysis:
On April 3, 2025, staff issued a Notice to Bidders inviting cost proposals before the due date of April 30, 2025 at 1:00PM. Unfortunately, no bids were collected during the formal advertisement period. Factors which may have contributed to the lack of interest include a fully committed calendar of work by area contractors and/or pricing uncertainties for materials necessary for the metal roof replacement.
California Code, Public Contract Code - PCC § 22038(c) states:
If no bids are received through the formal or informal procedure, the project may be performed by the employees of the public agency by force account, or negotiated contract without further complying with this article.
With this provision applicable, staff sought informal quotes from area vendors and was only able to secure one bid from Rackley Co. of Orland, CA. Their bid is $63,515 total for the scope of work the Town of Paradise is seeking.
Following review of the lone bid, staff recommends awarding Contract No. 9440 to Rackley Co. in the amount of their bid of $63,515.
Financial Impact:
The total construction cost is $63,515 and a $9,527 construction contingency is recommended – providing a total project cost of $73,042. Other minor electrical work by others is anticipated for a cost to be determined. Funding for this project will be an augmentation to the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget using the General Fund.
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RACKLEY, CO.
3772 Co. Rd. 99W DIR #1000005951 Lic. # 414041 / NEV. # 24294 Orland, CA 95963 (530) 865-9619/ FAX 865-2648
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION # 1074200
BID PROPOSAL
PREVAILING WAGE RATES APPLY
(SPEC SECTION 07)
TO: TOWN OF PARADISE
PROJECT: PARADISE ANIMAL SHELTER
LOCATION: PARADISE, CA
REVISED 5/29/20
DATE: 3/5/2025
BASE PRICE: $59,925.00
ERECTION TIME: 1.5 WEEKS
SCOPE OF WORK: Provide labor, material and equipment to remove and replace PBR roof panels per pictures and site visit done by Rackley Company on February 7th, 2025.
ACCESSORIES: Description and Quantities installed;
• REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL (4) RIDGE VENTS (EXISTING RIDGE VENTS WILL BE REMOVED
AND REUSED)
• REMOVE AND REPLACE PBR ROOF PANELS (24 GA STANDARD COLORS) • NEW GUTTER WITH WUI SCREENS
• NEW GABLE
• 6- SKYLIGHTS
• 5- DECK-TITES
• 5- ROOF CURBS
• R&R NEW SWAMP COOLER (ELECTRICAL BY OTHERS)
ADD ALT: INSTALL 3” BLANKET INSULATION .....................................................................................ADD $3,590.00 NOTE: DUE TO AN UNSTABLE STEEL MARKET & MATERIAL SHORTAGES, PRICING CANNOT BE HELD MORE THAN 30 DAYS. PRICING IS BASED ON CURRENT MATERIAL COSTS AND SUBJECT TO REVIEW UPON QUOTATION APPROVAL AND A NOTICE TO PROCEED. PRICING CAN CHANGE UP TO THE TIME OF THE MATERIAL SHIP DATE.
QUOTE VALID FOR 10 DAYS
CLARIFICATIONS:
1. This proposal is to be included as an attachment to our subcontract.
2. Any changes to design drawings or items not included in this proposal will affect our price and schedule. We request review of erection drawings stamped for construction for final pricing.
3. Proposal is based on all material being shop fabricated, Field fabrication/ modification will be charged at time and material rates.
4. Clear, firm and level access to inside and perimeter of building is assumed on this proposal for cranes, forklifts, men and equipment.
5. We furnish labor and equipment only; no material.
6. All safety requirements as per Cal - OSHA.
7. All work in accordance with AISC-AWS Standards.
8. Sanitary Facilities to be provided and onsite prior to mobilization.
9. General Contractor to provide access to the slab with suitable ramp.
10. We have allowed (1) mobilization for the above listed work (Including off-loading of Steel Components); Additional move-ins will be charged at ($ 1,500.00 ea.).
11. Rackley Company requires adequate written notice of all start dates, and schedule requirements. If adequate notice is not provided, Rackley Company is not responsible for meeting unrealistic start dates/deadlines. Rackley Company will strive to provide a schedule that meets the project requirements, but reserves the right to change or modify the schedule to accommodate current work flow. If at any time the project schedule changes, Rackley Company must have adequate written notice, and will need to re-evaluate current work and schedule before providing a new start date.
12. If colored roof panels are ordered and shipped a surcharge may apply. 40 2
13. Trim and flashings are presumed to be sent in 20’ lengths with no protective film applied.
If they are sent otherwise a surcharge will apply for additional handling and removal of protective film.
14. Rackley Company is not eligible to perform work under any PLA & PSA agreement.
15. Rackley Company is an AISC Certified Erector.
TERMS OF PAYMENT: MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENTS BASED ON 90% OF WORK PERFORMED. RETENTION DUE AND PAYABLE THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF OUR WORK.
EXCLUSIONS:
1. Touch up painting.
2. Sanitary facilities.
3. Testing and/or inspection costs.
4. Grout and/or grouting.
5. Anchor bolt survey.
6. All pipe flashing.
7. Removal of any trash or dunnage from site.
8. Excludes any Cut-Outs or Flashing’s for same on any M.E.P.
9. Excludes an SSR seamer if required.
10. Excludes Field Caulking of IMP Panels. (Field Caulking will be an additional cost).
11. Excludes Concrete Slab Protection; (For Tire Socks, Add $350.00 per set)
12. Joint Sealants (Section 079200)
ACCEPTED:_______________________ DATE:______________
ROBERT VANNUCCI
41 1
TOWN OF PARADISE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 9440, ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO RACKLEY CO. OF ORLAND, CA IN THE AMOUNT OF THEIR BID OF $63,515
WHEREAS, the existing Animal Shelter roof was assessed and determined to be in need of a new roof; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Paradise has unsuccessfully advertised for bids for the roof replacement
WHEREAS, the Town of Paradise has received a negotiated quote from Rackley Co. of Orland, California in the amount of $63,515 to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 General Fund Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise as follows:
Section 1. The Town Manager is authorized to award and execute the construction contract to Rackley Co. in the amount of their base bid for the Animal Shelter Roof Replacement and approve continency expenditures not exceeding 15%.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise on this 10th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
By:
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
42 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 6(a)
ORIGINATED BY: Tony Lindsey, Community Development Director – Building & Code Enforcement
Jason Finney, Fire Chief
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
Scott Huber, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-____ adopting a Broadcast Burning Permit related to the introduction of Ordinance No. ___ Amending Title 15 adding Chapter
15.09.100 Broadcast Burning Requirements
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
Yes – Tier 1 Fuels Management Plan
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, "A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Adopting a Broadcast Burning Permit”; and,
2. Waive the entire first reading of Town Ordinance No.___, and read by title only; and,
3. Introduce Ordinance No. ______ “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Amending Title 15, Adding Chapter 15.09.100 Broadcast Burning Requirements”; or,
4. Provide alternative direction to Town staff.
Background:
The staff presented on broadcast burns at the March 2025 Town Council meeting. The Council reviewed how broadcast burning techniques provide unique advantages and challenges, emphasizing their significant roles in sustainable land management and wildfire prevention. Staff were instructed to prepare potential changes to the existing regulations. These amendments are intended to refine and possibly enhance the community's strategies for managing fire risks.
Analysis:
Broadcast burning, also known as prescribed or controlled burning, is the process of intentionally setting fires under controlled conditions to manage ecosystems, reduce fuel loads, and restore health to fire-adapted environments.
Advantages of broadcast burning:
Reduces Fuel Loads: By burning accumulated dead and live vegetation, broadcast burning significantly reduces the fuel available for wildfires, decreasing the likelihood and severity of uncontrolled fires.
Promotes Ecosystem Health: Many ecosystems, especially those in fire-adapted environments, depend on periodic fires for regeneration. Fire can help release seeds from cones, clear decaying matter, and stimulate new growth, thereby maintaining the 43 ecological balance.
Controls Invasive Species: Controlled burns can reduce invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation. Heat from the fire can kill invasive seeds and plants, giving native flora a better chance to thrive.
Pest Management: Fire can help control forest pests and diseases by killing insects and pathogens that cannot withstand high temperatures.
Cost-Effective: Compared to mechanical clearing, broadcast burning can be more economical for large-scale land management, as it reduces labor and equipment costs.
Challenges:
Risk of Escape: One of the primary risks associated with broadcast burning is the potential for fires to escape control, especially under changing weather conditions or if the burn isn't properly managed.
Air Quality Concerns: Smoke produced from burning can significantly degrade air quality, posing health risks to nearby residents, particularly those with respiratory issues. Timing and Weather Dependency: The success of a prescribed burn heavily depends on specific weather conditions. Unsuitable weather can postpone burns, complicating scheduling and resource allocation.
Public Perception: There can be a negative public perception towards using fire as a management tool, particularly among communities unfamiliar with its benefits or those who have experienced wildfire threats.
Regulatory and Permit Challenges: Obtaining the necessary permits for controlled burns can be complex, involving strict compliance with environmental regulations and coordination with multiple government agencies.
Impact on Wildlife: While fire is a natural part of many ecosystems, the timing and intensity of controlled burns must be carefully managed to avoid detrimental impacts on wildlife, particularly during breeding or nesting seasons.
Despite these challenges, broadcast burning is a highly effective land management tool that can contribute to healthier forests and reduce wildfire risks when properly planned and executed. It requires careful planning, skilled personnel, and community engagement to ensure that the benefits outweigh the potential risks.
Under the current regulations in the Town of Paradise, broadcast burning is not explicitly permitted under the General Open Burning rules. However, the Fire Chief has the authority to issue permits for such activities. This provision allows for flexibility in managing fire risks and ecological health by enabling the Fire Chief to evaluate specific situations where controlled burns may be beneficial.
When granting a permit, the Fire Chief can establish conditions to ensure the burning is conducted safely, effectively, and with minimal impact on the community and the environment.
Staff recommends the conditions below be adopted by resolution as part of the broadcast burn permit process to maintain public safety and minimize the impacts of smoke throughout the Town of Paradise.
Confirm the parcel is outside the “Broadcast Burning Exclusion Zone” prior to issuing a permit. The purpose of regulating broadcast burning to areas outside the town's core is to reduce smoke impacts on the more densely populated neighborhoods and the downtown business district.
Lot Size Requirements: Staff recommends regulating broadcast burning to individual parcels of 5 acres or more or to multiple contiguous parcels under common ownership or control that altogether exceed 5 acres. Currently, 191 parcels outside the broadcast burn exclusion area are 5 acres or larger in size. Increased lot sizes will ensure sufficient 44 separation from nearby homes and commercial properties, thus minimizing the effects of smoke.
Utilize the California Standardized Prescribed Fire Plan (Burn Plan): A StateCertified Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss (CARX) must develop and write this plan. The current certification must be confirmed before a permit is issued. Obtain a Prescribed Burning Permit from the Butte County Air Quality Management District: This requirement applies to all broadcast/prescribed burns in Butte County, regardless of jurisdiction or size.
Obtain a Town of Paradise Broadcast Burn Permit: The permit will require a site inspection before it is issued. It is recommended that the Fire Department and Fire Prevention staff conduct the inspection before approval. Encourage the Burn Boss and permittee to apply to the CAL FIRE-administered Prescribed Fire Claims Fund. This fund can provide up to $2 million in supplemental protection for damages in the event of an incident where the broadcast burn causes damage to private property. Only an approved Burn Boss or a Cultural Fire Practitioner may apply for a project to be covered by the Claims Fund. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection SB 926: Prescribed Fire Claims Fund Pilot Project Program Guidelines
Before issuing a Town of Paradise Broadcast Burn Permit, a written Burn Plan must be developed and submitted to the Fire Department for approval. The Town of Paradise requires that the burn plan be developed by a State-Certified Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (CARX), using a Town-approved burn plan as a template. The burn plan should include the following information:
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General Info:
o Project title, prescribed fire burn boss, agency having jurisdiction (if required), property owner, and date the plan was created.
Project area description:
o Location of the proposed broadcast burn. Property ownership, Lat/Long, physical address, and size (acres) of the project.
o Unit Description: Fuel type and condition of fuels inside and near the burn unit, including fuel type and model, slope, aspect, and any unique characteristics or features.
o Goal and Objectives of the project: What is the overall goal of the broadcast burn? It may be to reduce hazardous fuels or to target and control invasive weed species. Pre-Burn Considerations:
o Unit Preparation: A description of the preparation needed before the broadcast burn can take place. Fuel modification (pre-burn thinning, mastication, or pile burning), establishing control lines, and protecting structures or infrastructure will be addressed in this section.
o Water Supply: An adequate water supply must be identified that is of sufficient size and quantity to maintain control of the broadcast burn. o Plan to protect values at risk: Structures, water lines, sensitive species, cultural sites, ect.
Prescription and weather: The burn plan will outline acceptable weather conditions for conducting the broadcast burn. This includes factors such as wind speed and direction, humidity levels, fuel moisture, probability of ignition, and temperature to minimize the risk of the fire escaping control.
Smoke management plan: If necessary, a smoke management plan will be created and submitted to the Butte County Air Quality District. Currently, in Butte County, broadcast burns occurring at elevations of less than 1000 feet, regardless of size, or broadcast burns of 10 acres or more in a single day will require a Smoke Management Plan. Ignition and Firing Plan: This is the process that the Burn Boss intends to use to apply 45 fire to the project area. It outlines the sequence of firing employed to achieve the project objectives safely.
o Firing boss to be designated.
o Firing Plan: The sequence, patterns, or techniques that the Burn Boss intends to use for applying fire to the project area.
o Holding Plan: Identifies the resources required to safely conduct the broadcast burn and maintain the burn within the designated boundaries of the designated burn units.
o Fire Behavior: Anticipated fire behavior based on the fuel type, prescription, and firing plan.
o Resources and equipment: Identify the total number and types of resources and personnel required to implement the broadcast burn safely. Post Burn Activities:
o Mop up and patrol plan. Activities, timeframes, and standards that resources will secure control lines and mop up hot spots post-broadcast burn. Notifications:
o Pre-Burn Notification Requirements: Notification shall be made to adjacent landowners, the fire department, and Butte County AQMD, advising the date, time, location, and size of the planned broadcast burn.
o Day of burn notification: Notification shall be made to adjacent landowners, the fire department, and AQMD that the broadcast burn is proceeding. Wildfire Conversion Plan:
o Designates the personnel and process for declaring the broadcast burn a wildfire. Risk Management Activities:
o Contingency plan: A clear plan must be in place for what actions to take if the fire escapes control lines. This should include procedures, resources needed to contain and control the fire, contact phone numbers, and decision points. o Medical plan: A procedure to provide first aid care and request an emergency response if required.
o Communication plan: Addresses how communications will be handled during the broadcast burn.
o Briefing Checklist: A checklist used to conduct the pre-broadcast burn safety briefing
o Safety Plan: Safety procedures are in place to ensure the broadcast burn is carried out safely and effectively.
Other attachments:
o Project and area maps. Maps will display burn unit identification, control lines, access points, staging areas, infrastructure, and topography. o Spot Weather Forecast: Weather forecast obtained for the day of the broadcast burn.
o Go-No-Go checklist: Used to ensure all parameters are met and the test fire is representative of the desired and expected fire behavior.
The above conditions aim to maximize the safety and effectiveness of broadcast burns, reduce risks to people and property, and ensure responsible management of environmental impacts.
Staff recommends adding a Broadcast Burning Permit to the Land Clearing Permit section of the Paradise Municipal Code Section 15.09.100. This permit would establish formal guidelines and safety protocols, ensuring broadcast burning is conducted responsibly and effectively to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks. By implementing this permit system, the Town can promote environmental stewardship, enhance public safety, and ensure compliance with local and state regulations. The permit process would involve detailed planning, consultation with the fire department, and community engagement to address concerns and incorporate best practices. 46 Financial Impact:
Discussion of municipal code ordinances will not financially impact the Town of Paradise.
Attachments:
1. Town Resolution No. 2025-___.
2. EXHIBIT A California Standardized Prescribed Fire Plan
3. Town Ordinance No. ___.
4. Broadcast burn exclusion map
5. Land Clearing / Broadcast Burn Permit
47 TOWN OF PARADISE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE ADOPTING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RELATED TO ORDINANCE NO. ___ REGARDING BROADCAST
BURNING PERMITS
WHEREAS the Town Council of the Town of Paradise recognizes the importance of controlled broadcast burning as a wildfire mitigation tool and ecological management practice; and
WHEREAS Ordinance No. ___ establishes the regulatory framework for issuing Broadcast Burning Permits within the Town of Paradise, requiring the submission and approval of a written Burn Plan by the Fire Department and
WHEREAS the Town seeks to ensure that all broadcast burning activities are conducted in a safe, controlled, and compliant manner that protects public health, property, and the environment and
WHEREAS the Town Council desires to adopt a formal Implementation Plan to support the consistent application, review, and enforcement of the requirements outlined in Ordinance No. ___.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise as follows:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby adopts the Broadcast Burning Permit Implementation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A. This plan outlines the procedures, forms, timelines, and compliance standards associated with issuing and enforcing Broadcast Burning Permits.
Section 2. The Implementation Plan shall include, but not be limited to:
Permit application procedures and fees.
Requirements and format for a written Burn Plan.
Review and approval protocols by the Fire Department. Conditions of permit issuance, including weather and fuel moisture thresholds. Public notice and neighborhood outreach requirements. On-site safety measures and suppression readiness standards. Procedures for inspection, monitoring, and revocation. Enforcement and penalty provisions for non-compliance.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 48 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise on this 10th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk/Elections Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
49 California Standardized
Prescribed Fire Plan
Project Title:
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (CARX):
Author of Plan:
Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):
Property Owner:
Date Created: Date Re-Evaluated* (if applicable):
*Burn plans should be re-evaluated as needed to account for changes in fuel/site conditions or project objectives.
1. Project Area Description
Location Description:
Latitude and longitude (in Degrees Decimal Minutes (DMM)):
Latitude: Longitude: ______________
Property Ownership (private, state, etc.):
Unit Size (acres):
Unit Description:
Within the Unit Adjacent to Unit
Fuel type/model
Slope
Aspect
Special features
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Prescribed fire goals and objectives (include overarching project goals as well as specific project objectives. Objectives should be S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound)):
2. Pre-burn Considerations
Plan for unit preparation (describe line type/construction, pre-treatment of fuels, pre-burn land management considerations (e.g., grazing deferment), etc.):
Water supply (describe quantity, location, and other considerations):
Unit access (describe roads, signage needs, etc.):
Plan to protect values at risk (if applicable; e.g., structures, water lines, sensitive species, cultural sites, etc.):
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3. Prescription
Element Minimum (cool) Desired Maximum (hot)
Temperature (F)
Relative Humidity (%)
Mid-Flame Wind Speed (mph)
Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (%)
Probability of Ignition (%)
*Include other prescription elements as appropriate
Wind direction (acceptable range and optimal):
Seasonality of burn (if applicable; in many cases, implementation will be appropriate at any time that prescription parameters are met):
4. Smoke Management Plan
(to be prepared according to local air district rules; refer to SMP for detailed plan):
□ Submitted through PFIRS
□ Submitted in hard copy to air district
□ Not required by air district based on project size/emissions
5. Ignition Plan
□ Firing Boss to be designated
Note: test fire will be conducted in a location that is representative of the burn unit. Location to be determined by Burn Boss on the day of burn based on environmental conditions.
Firing plan (describe sequence, patterns, techniques, and devices needed to meet objectives):
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Holding plan
□ Holding Specialist to be designated
Anticipated Fire Behavior
(head fire)
Flame length (FL)
(feet)
Rate of spread (ROS)
(chains/hour)
Within the unit
Adjacent to unit
Production Rates Chains/hour
Crews/resources
Resources (describe total number and type of resources needed to implement burn safely, based on production rates outlined above. Include description of plan for on-site weather observations and weather forecasting):
6. Post-Burn Activities
Mop-up and patrol plan (describe activities, timeframes, and standards):
Other post-burn activities (optional; include appendices for marked activities):
□ Fire effects monitoring plan
□ Project rehabilitation plan (including infrastructure, improvements, and land rehabilitation)
□ Other (describe):
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7. Notifications
Pre-Burn Notifications:
Adjacent Landowners
□ Name: Phone:
□ Name: Phone:
□ Name: Phone:
□ Name: Phone:
□ Name: Phone:
□ Name: Phone:
Air Quality Management District
□ Name/Title: Phone:
Fire Agency Having Jurisdiction
□ Name/Title: Phone:
Other notifications may be required based on parameters outlined in the smoke management plan (e.g., schools and other sensitive receptors). Record additional notifications on separate page and include in appendices.
Day-of-Burn Notifications:
CAL FIRE Emergency Command Center (ECC):
□ Name/Title: Phone:
Air Quality Management District
□ Name/Title: Phone:
Other Fire Agency Having Jurisdiction (if applicable):
□ Name/Title: Phone:
Other (if applicable; e.g., law enforcement, adjacent landowners, etc.):
□ Name/Agency: Phone:
□ Name/Agency: Phone:
□ Name/Agency: Phone:
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8. Wildfire Conversion Plan
Person designated to make declaration:
Designated Incident Commander in case of wildfire:
Person(s) to contact for declaration:
Name/Position: Phone/frequency:
Name/Position: Phone/frequency:
Name/Position: Phone/frequency:
Size-up/reporting considerations:
• Rate of spread
• Fuel type
• Structure threat
• Potential acreage
• Current actions being taken
9. Risk Management Activities
Check boxes for risk management activities/plans attached to the prescribed fire plan:
□ Contingency plan (required)
□ Medical plan
□ Communications plan
□ Management Action Points (M.A.P.)
□ Briefing checklist
□ Safety plan (e.g., safety review, onsite assessment, 215A, etc.) □ Other (describe):
10. Other Attachments
Check boxes for other pertinent attachments included with the prescribed fire plan:
□ Project and area maps (required)
□ Go-no-go checklist (recommended)
□ Other (describe):
55 TOWN OF PARADISE
ORDINANCE NO. ___
An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Amending Title 15 adding Broadcast Burning Requirements
SECTION 1. Section 15.09.100 Chapter 3, Section 307.2, Permit Required, of the Paradise Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
15.09.100 Chapter 3, Section 307.2, Permit Required, amended.
Burn permits are required for all outdoor burning within the Town of Paradise limits with the exception of barbeque equipment used for the preparation of food and outdoor fireplaces or warming devices used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, approved screening not to exceed ⅜-inch opening and in a safe manner.
Residential Burn Permits: Permits shall be issued annually, July 1 through June 30 by application to the Town of Paradise Fire Chief. Burn permits may be limited, restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or prohibited as determined by the Fire Chief as set forth in this Chapter. A fee in accordance with the Master Fee schedule of the Town of Paradise shall be charged. Permits shall only be valid for the address and name of the individual cited on the permit. Permits shall not be transferable to other addresses or individuals. Permits may be issued to persons to perform maintenance on residential property, providing the owner of the residential property has given their written consent and that the written consent is produced to the Fire Chief and verified as to the owner of record. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of a Fire Department response caused by the maintenance person as a result of an escape burn in violation of the rules of the burn permit on behalf of the maintenance person. Residential burn permits shall be issued for parcels containing one- and two-family residences, for which an address has been issued by the Town of Paradise, and only for the purpose of maintenance of vegetation growth on the parcel.
Garbage, rubbish, demolition, construction debris, lumber, painted or treated lumber, plywood, particle board, petroleum waste, tires, plastics, cloth or other similar smoke producing materials are strictly prohibited from being burned. Burn bans shall be strictly adhered to. Failure to follow the burn ban restrictions may result in the requirements of Section 109.3 as amended to apply and any emergency response cost recovery.
Land Clearing/Broadcast Burning Permits: Land clearing/Broadcast Burning Permits may be issued for a single parcel greater than five (5) acres or for multiple contiguous parcels under common ownership or control that collectively exceed five (5) acres. Permits are issued for a specific timeframe to coincide with the time when open, outdoor burning is permitted.
The Broadcast Burning Permit regulates controlled burn operations and requires the Permittee to complete a written Burn Plan, as adopted by Resolution [insert number], and submit it to the Fire Department for approval. The Permittee must adhere to all conditions outlined in both the approved Permit and Burn Plan throughout the duration of the operation. Land Clearing/Broadcast Burning Permits may be limited, restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or prohibited as determined by the Fire Chief as set forth in this Chapter. The Fire Department, with the authorization of the Fire Chief, may revoke the permit at any time due to unsafe conditions, practices, or violations of the permit. Land clearing/Broadcast Burning 56 permits expire when seasonal burn bans go into effect in the late spring of each year and shall be null and void. Persons burning on the property for which a permit is issued shall be responsible for following all of the requirements of that permit until the permit has expired or is revoked.
Burning of wood waste from trees, vines, or bushes on property being developed for commercial or residential purposes, may be disposed of by open outdoor fires on the property where it was grown, pursuant to the provisions of section 41802—41805 of the California Health and Safety Code and in compliance with the conditions of Butte County Air Quality Management District Rule 300, and authorized by the Town of Paradise Fire Department. Permits are required by both agencies prior to burning. All burning times must be strictly adhered to otherwise it may require another method of disposal. The land clearing/broadcast burn site must be determined and inspected prior to releasing the permit by the Paradise Fire Department. This site must be the only site authorized to burn once the permit is issued. Any changes in site location will require additional inspections and fees. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of a Fire Department response caused by the maintenance person as a result of an escape burn in violation of the rules of the burn permit on behalf of the maintenance person. Garbage, rubbish, demolition, construction debris, lumber, painted or treated lumber, plywood, particle board, petroleum waste, tires, plastics, cloth or other similar smoke producing materials are strictly prohibited from being burned.
Fuel Reduction Permits: Fuel reduction permits are issued for parcels ⅔ acre or larger on an annual basis July 1 through June 30 by application to the Town of Paradise Fire Chief. Fuel Reduction Permits may be limited, restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or prohibited as determined by the Fire Chief as set forth in this Chapter. Fuel reduction permits expire when the seasonal burn ban goes into effect in the late spring of each year. Persons burning on the property for which the permit is issued shall be responsible for following all of the requirements of that permit as indicated until the permit expires or is revoked. The Fire Department may revoke the permit at any time due to unsafe burning conditions, practices, or violations of the permit. Burning of wood waste from trees, vines, or bushes on existing improved property, may be disposed of by open outdoor fires on the property where it was grown, pursuant to the provisions of section 41802—41805 of the California Health and Safety Code and in compliance with the conditions of Butte County Air Quality Management District Rule 300, and authorized by the Town of Paradise Fire Department. All burning times must be strictly adhered to otherwise it may require another method of disposal. The fuel reduction burn site must be determined and inspected prior to releasing the permit by the Paradise Fire Department. This site must be the only site authorized to burn once the permit is issued. Any changes in site location will require additional inspections and fees. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of a Fire Department response caused by the maintenance person as a result of an escape burn in violation of the rules of the burn permit on behalf of the maintenance person. Garbage, rubbish, demolition, construction debris, lumber, painted or treated lumber, plywood, particle board, petroleum waste, tires, plastics, cloth or other similar smoke producing materials are strictly prohibited from being burned.
Campfires/Bon Fires/Recreational Fires and Special Event Fires: Permits are required for these activities and a permit fee will be charged in accordance with the Master Fee schedule adopted by the Town Council. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for the inspection. Such activities shall be in strict conformance with the requirements provided for on the permit and the requirements within Section 307 of the California Fire Code. Permits are issued on an annual basis to coincide with the time when open, outdoor burning is permitted, unless they are approved by the Fire Chief.
57 SECTION 2. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308, this ordinance is exempt from CEQA in that it is a Class 8 categorical exemption for actions taken by a regulatory agency to establish procedures for protecting the environment.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, this ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the Town of Paradise along with the names of the members of the Town Council of Paradise voting for and against same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Paradise, County of Butte, State of California, on this ___ day of _____ 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk/Elections Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
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59 TOWN OF PARADISE
Land Clearing /
Broadcast Burn Permit
$85.96
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Permit holder must obtain an additional “Prescribed Burning Permit” from the Butte County Air Quality Management District. BCAQMD PERMIT #: ________________________ Upon issuance, this permit is valid for the following address(s): ___________________________________________ (Site Address)
(Print Name) (24-hour Contact Telephone/Cell)
Mailing Address (if different than site address) (E-mail Address) Inspection:
A site inspection is required prior to the issuance of a Land Clearing/Broadcast Burn Permit. Once approved, the permit is issued on location and becomes valid at that time. All conditions of the permit and associated burn plan must be adhered to at all times. If at any time the weather or fuel conditions fall out of prescription, burning shall be stopped, and the fire extinguished and mopped up. Burn hours are from 6:00 a.m. to dusk on permissive burn days. The Burn Boss and/or the permit holder are required to contact Butte County Air Quality Management District to confirm burn day status.
ALL BURNING IS SUSPENDED DURING RED FLAG CONDITIONS
FD___-______
ALL BURNING SUSPENDED
DURING RED FLAG CONDITIONS
Permit must be on site when burning
Project Title:
State-Certified Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss (CARX): ________________________ Author of Burn Plan:
Property Owner & Address:
Property Owner & Address:
Property Owner & Address: _
Required Documents Prior to Authorization of the Broadcast Burn Permit Standardized Burn Plan written by a State-Certified Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss (CARX) Butte County Air Quality Management District Prescribed Burning Permit – Separate Fee Smoke Management Plan - If required
Project address is outside the Town of Paradise Broadcast Burn Exclusion Zone? *Burn plans should be re-evaluated as needed to account for fuel/site conditions or project objectives changes.
60 ALL BURNING IS SUSPENDED DURING RED FLAG CONDITIONS
I understand that the Town of Paradise may revoke the permit and/or fine permit applicants at any time due to unsafe burning practices or violations of the permit and that I, as the applicant, am liable for fire suppression costs incurred by a fire caused by negligence or violation of law.
I certify that I own, rent, or otherwise legally control the land at the address noted herein or that I am authorized by the person(s) in such control of the said land to burn there. I agree to comply with all fire laws, ordinances, and terms of this permit and understand that failure to do so may result in a fine and/or revocation. I attest that all information given on this permit is accurate.
By signing this, I have read, agree to, and understand all terms and conditions of this permit. (Applicant Signature) (Date)
Compliance with Code Requirements: □ Yes □ No
Inspected by:
__________________________ ______________________ _______________________ (Print Name) (Signature) (Date)
61 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 6 (b)
ORIGINATED BY: Jason Finney – Fire Chief
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection
Reimbursement Agreement – Renewal
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
N/A
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-__, “A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Paradise Approving the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement 2CA07232, from July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2029, for a Maximum Amount Not-to-Exceed $23,623,372,” or,
2. Provide alternative direction to Town staff. (ROLL CALL VOTE) Background:
On November 1, 2012, the Town of Paradise entered into a Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE. Over the years, this partnership has provided the Town with professional fire protection services and cost-effective operations by leveraging CAL FIRE’s local and statewide resources. The agreement has enabled the Town to maintain essential fire protection and dispatch services during periods of financial constraint without incurring the full overhead costs associated with operating an independent fire department. Additionally, the transition allowed the Town to eliminate millions of dollars in future retiree health and pension obligations, substantially reducing long-term liabilities and enhancing overall financial sustainability.
The Cooperative Fire Agreement is billed quarterly, with charges based on the actual costs incurred to provide fire protection and dispatch services in the Town. The agreement may offer potential savings, as the maximum contract amount is calculated under the assumption that all personnel are compensated at the top step of the salary range. The current four-year contract, which ends on June 30, 2025, is expected to achieve approximately $2 million in savings over its duration. While past performance cannot guarantee future savings, it illustrates CAL FIRE's commitment to identifying cost-saving measures, which ultimately lead to realized savings being returned to the Town. Another financial benefit arises from the Assistance By Hire (ABH) equipment rental reimbursement agreements. CAL FIRE processes ABH payments when fire engines or other mobile equipment from the Paradise Fire Department are deployed to state wildland fire incidents. Examples of such incidents include the Dixie Fire, North Complex Fire, Park Fire, and the recent Palisades Fire in Southern California. Since 2019, the Town of Paradise has received approximately $1 million in equipment rental reimbursements. 62 Current four-year Cooperative Fire Agreement
Fiscal Year Contract Actual Savings
2021/2022 $4,307,949 $3,972,182 $335,767
2022/2023 $4,937,037 $4,462,097 $474,940
2023/2024 $4,826,451 $4,423,477 $402,974
2024/2025 $5,077,008 TBD Est. $800,000
Total $19,148,445 TBD Est.$2,000,000
By contracting with CAL FIRE, the Town leverages significant economies of scale, gaining access to the depth of local resources and the experience of CAL FIRE’s leadership and personnel. This partnership also integrates the Town into a comprehensive regional fire protection model that includes CAL FIRE, Butte County Fire Department, and the fire departments of Oroville, Biggs, and Gridley. This regionalized fire protection model ensures that the closest available fire department resources, regardless of jurisdiction, are dispatched to emergency incidents in the Town of Paradise and the surrounding communities.
Analysis:
On Wednesday, April 9th, the proposed four-year Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement was presented to the Town of Paradise, CAL FIRE Contract Ad Hoc Committee. After reviewing the details of the proposed agreement, the committee recommended that the agreement be presented to the Town Council for consideration.
The proposed cooperative fire protection agreement covers the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029. During fiscal year 2025–26, we are fully funding the sixth Fire Captain position, as approved by the Town Council in Resolution No. 2024-73, and request that the council approve funding for one additional Firefighter II position. In fiscal year 2026–27, funding is requested for a sixth Firefighter II. These additions will provide the necessary staffing to fully support the fire department's operational needs under the 66-hour workweek model.
Exhibit D, Schedule D, was added to the proposed agreement to provide Paradise-owned fire engines and utility pickups with a State-issued fuel card. The State fuel card is to be used for paying fuel costs when Paradise equipment is traveling to or from State fire incidents.
Proposed four-year Cooperative Fire Agreement
Fiscal Year Budget Added Positions Cost Escalator Total 2025/2026 $5,652,593 1 FC / 1 FFII 0% $5,652,593
2026/2027 $5,872,036 1 FFII 0% $5,872,036
2027/2028 $5,872,036 N/A 2% $5,989,477
2028/2029 $5,989,477 N/A 2% $6,109,266
Total $23,623,372
Financial Impact:
The proposed four-year Fire Protection Agreement is not to exceed $23,623,372. This agreement would be funded from the General Fund, with support from Measure V. 63 TOWN OF PARADISE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE (CAL FIRE) FOR SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2029, CONTRACT AGREEMENT NUMBER 2CA07232
WHEREAS, the California Department of Forestry and Fire (CAL FIRE) has provided fire protection and other services to the Town of Paradise since November 1, 2012. CAL FIRE has submitted a new Agreement to provide fire protection service to the Town of Paradise; and WHEREAS, Town Council has reviewed the provisions of the new Agreement from CAL FIRE and determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to enter into a new Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Paradise as follows:
Section 1. Town Council does hereby approve the attached Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) dated July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 (Agreement). This Agreement provides fire protection services by CAL FIRE for the Town during the State fiscal year 2025/2026 through fiscal year 2028/2029.
Section 2. The Town Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town of Paradise.
Section 3. The Town Manager shall be the Contract Administrator for the Agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Paradise Town Council of the Town of Paradise, County of Butte, State of California, on this 10
th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney --CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION--
64 ATTEST:
I, Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk of the Town of Paradise, California do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 2025-_____.
WITNESS MY HAND OR THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF PARADISE, on this 10 th day of June,
2025.
_______________________
Melanie Elvis, Town Clerk
Town of Paradise
65 COOPERATIVE FIRE PROGRAMS
FIRE PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
LG-1 REV. 8/2024
AGREEMENT NUMBER 2CA07232
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1. This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Local Agency named below:
STATE AGENCY'S NAME
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection – (CAL FIRE) LOCAL AGENCY’S NAME
Town of Paradise
2. The term of this Agreement is: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029
3. The maximum amount of this
Agreement is:
$ 23,623,373.00
Twenty-three million six hundred twenty-three thousand three hundred seventythree dollars and zero cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.
Exhibit A – Scope of Work – Includes page 2 (contact page) in count for Exhibit A 4 pages Exhibit B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 2 pages Exhibit C – General Terms and Conditions 7 pages
Exhibit D – Additional Provisions 16 pages
Exhibit E – Description of Other Services 2 pages
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
LOCAL AGENCY California Department of General
Services Use Only LOCAL AGENCY’S NAME
Town of Paradise
BY (Authorized Signature) DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
Steve Crowder, Mayor
ADDRESS
5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AGENCY NAME
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY (Authorized Signature) DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
Matthew Sully, Deputy Director, Cooperative Fire Protection ADDRESS P.O. Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
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EXHIBIT A
COOPERATIVE FIRE PROGRAMS
FIRE PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
The project representatives during the term of this agreement will be:
CAL FIRE Unit Chief: Garrett Sjolund Local Agency: Town of Paradise Name: Butte Unit Name: Jim Goodwin
Phone: 530-538-7111 Phone: 530-872-6291
Fax: 530-538-7401 Fax: 530-877-5059
All required correspondence shall be sent through U.S. Postal Service by certified mail and directed to:
CAL FIRE Unit Chief: Garrett Sjolund Local Agency: Town of Paradise Section/Unit: Support Services Section/Unit: Town Manager Attention: Cyndi Wilson Attention: Jim Goodwin
Address: 176 Nelson Ave. Address: 5555 Skyway
Phone: 530-538-7111 Phone: 530-872-6291
Fax: 530-538-7401 Fax: 530-877-5059
Send an additional copy of all correspondence to:
CAL FIRE
Cooperative Fire Services
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
AUTHORIZATION
As used herein, Director shall mean Director of CAL FIRE. This agreement, its terms and conditions are authorized under the Public Resources Code Sections 4141, 4142, 4143 and 4144, as applicable. 67 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Under Public Resources Code Section 4114 and other provisions of law, STATE maintains fire prevention and fire suppression forces including the necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities required to prevent and extinguish forest fires.
The purpose of this agreement is to provide mutually advantageous fire and emergency services through an effective consolidated organization, wherein the STATE is primarily financially responsible for protecting natural resources from vegetation fires and the LOCAL AGENCY is primarily financially responsible for protecting life and property from fires and other emergencies. The LOCAL AGENCY shall have sole authority to establish the fire protection organization and structure needed to meet the determined level of service. This level of service may be based on the LOCAL AGENCY governing board’s established fiscal parameters and assessment of risks and hazards. LOCAL AGENCY personnel providing services under this agreement may include any one or a combination of the following: regular employees, persons temporarily employed and commonly known as volunteers, paid-call firefighters, or others temporarily employed to perform any emergency work or emergency service including, but not limited to fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency medical response.
To comply with the STATE’s mandate for full cost recovery of goods and services provided for others, the LOCAL AGENCY shall be responsible for all STATE costs, both direct and indirect, required to execute the terms of this agreement. These costs shall include, but not be limited to: required training and associated post coverage, employee uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) costs.
1. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE STATE provides a modern, full service fire protection and emergency incident management agency that provides comprehensive fire protection and other emergency incident response. STATE designs regional fire protection solutions for urban and rural communities by efficiently utilizing all emergency protection resources. Regional solutions provide the most effective method of protecting the citizens of California at local, county and state levels.
Fire protection services to be provided by STATE under this agreement shall include the following:
(check boxes below that apply)
1) Emergency Fire Protection, Medical and Rescue Response: services include commercial, residential, and wildland fire protection, prevention and investigation; hazardous materials incident response; emergency vehicle extrication; hazardous conditions response (flooding, downed power lines, earthquake, terrorist incident, etc.); emergency medical and rescue response; and public service assistance. Also included are management support services that include fire department administration, training and safety, personnel, finance and logistical support.
2) Basic Life Support Services: emergency medical technician (EMT) level emergency medical response providing first aid, basic life support (BLS), airway management, administration of oxygen, bleeding control, and life support system stabilization until patients are transported to the nearest emergency care facility.
3) Advanced Life Support Services: paramedic level emergency medical response providing early advanced airway management, intravenous drug therapy, and life support system stabilization until patients are transported to the nearest emergency care facility. 4) Dispatch Services: provide fire department 9-1-1 emergency dispatch by CAL FIRE Fire/Emergency Command Center (ECC). CAL FIRE will be responsible for fire/emergency 68 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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dispatching emergency resource units covered under this agreement. The CAL FIRE ECC is staffed with a Battalion Chief, three or more Fire Captains and Communications Operators to provide 24/7 year-round coverage. There is always an officer of Captain rank or higher to serve as the shift supervisor and command officer. CAL FIRE uses an integrated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system using the latest technology, to direct the closest available resources to all emergency incidents.
5) Fire Code Inspection, Prevention and Enforcement Services: CAL FIRE has staff Fire Inspectors serving under the direction of the LOCAL AGENCY Fire Marshal to provide services to the area covered by this agreement. Fire Code Enforcement will normally be available five days per week, with emergency or scheduled enforcement inspections available seven days per week.
Fire Prevention and Investigation services will be provided by CAL FIRE Prevention Officers trained in arson, commercial, and wildland fire investigation. Officers are available by appointment for site visits and consultations. Officers are trained at CAL FIRE’s Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) certified law enforcement training academy and they cooperate effectively with all local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
6) Land Use/ Pre-Fire Planning Services – CAL FIRE staff will provide community land use planning, administration of Pre-Fire project work, including community outreach, development of community education programs, project quality control, maintenance of project records and submittal of progress reports, completion of required environmental documentation, acquisition of required permits and completion of other associated administrative duties. 7) Disaster planning services (listed in Exhibit E, Description of Other Services, attached hereto and made a part of this agreement)
8) Specific service descriptions and staffing coverage, by station (listed in Exhibit E, Description of Other Services, attached hereto and made a part of this agreement) 9) Extended Fire Protection Service Availability (Amador)
2. ADMINISTRATION
Under the requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 4114 and other provisions of law, STATE maintains fire prevention and firefighting services as outlined in Exhibit D, Schedule B of this agreement.
A. Director shall select and employ a Region Chief who shall, under the direction of the Director/Chief Deputy Director, manage all aspects of fire prevention and fire protection services and forestry-related programs.
B. Director will select and employ a Unit Chief who shall, under the supervision and direction of Director/Region Chief or a lawful representative, have charge of the organization described in Exhibit D, Schedules A, B and C included hereto and made a part of this agreement.
C. LOCAL AGENCY shall appoint the Unit Chief as the LOCAL AGENCY Fire Chief for all Emergency Fire Protection, Medical and Rescue Response Agreements, pursuant to applicable statutory authority. The Unit Chief may delegate this responsibility to qualified staff.
D. The Unit Chief may dispatch personnel and equipment listed in Exhibit D, Schedules A, B and C from the assigned station or location under guidelines established by LOCAL AGENCY and approved by STATE. Personnel and/or equipment listed in Exhibit D, Schedule B may be dispatched at the sole discretion of STATE.
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E. The Unit Chief shall exercise professional judgment consistent with STATE policy and his or her employment by STATE in authorizing or making any assignments to emergencies and other responses, including assignments made in response to requests for mutual aid.
F. Except as may be otherwise provided for in this agreement, STATE shall not incur any obligation on the part of LOCAL AGENCY to pay for any labor, materials, supplies or services beyond the total set forth in the respective Exhibit D, Schedules A and C, as to the services to be rendered pursuant to each Schedule.
G. Nothing herein shall alter or amend or be construed to alter or amend any Collective Bargaining Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding between the State of California and its employees under the State Employer-Employee Relations Act.
3. SUPPRESSION COST RECOVERY
As provided in Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 13009, STATE may bring an action for collection of suppression costs of any fire caused by negligence, violation of law, or failure to correct noticed fire safety violations. When using LOCAL AGENCY equipment and personnel under the terms of this agreement, STATE may, at the request of LOCAL AGENCY, bring such an action for collection of costs incurred by LOCAL AGENCY. In such a case LOCAL AGENCY appoints and designates STATE as its agent in said collection proceedings. In the event of recovery, STATE shall deduct fees and litigation costs in a proportional percentage amount based on verifiable and justifiable suppression costs for the fire at issue. These recovery costs are for services provided which are beyond the scope of those covered by the local government administrative fee.
In all such instances, STATE shall give timely notice of the possible application of H&SC Section 13009 to the representative designated by LOCAL AGENCY.
4. MUTUAL AID
When rendering mutual aid or assistance as authorized in H&SC Sections 13050 and 13054, STATE may, at the request of LOCAL AGENCY, demand payment of charges and seek reimbursement of LOCAL AGENCY costs for personnel, equipment and operating expenses as funded herein, under authority given by H&SC Sections 13051 and 13054. STATE, in seeking said reimbursement pursuant to such request of LOCAL AGENCY, shall represent LOCAL AGENCY by following the procedures set forth in H&SC Section 13052. Any recovery of LOCAL AGENCY costs, less expenses, shall be paid or credited to LOCAL AGENCY, as directed by LOCAL AGENCY.
In all such instances, STATE shall give timely notice of the possible application of H&SC Sections 13051 and 13054 to the officer designated by LOCAL AGENCY.
5. PROPERTY PURCHASE AND ACCOUNTING
LOCAL AGENCY shall be responsible for all costs associated with property required by personnel to carry out this agreement. Employee uniform costs will be assessed to the LOCAL AGENCY through the agreement billing process. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) costs shall be the responsibility of the LOCAL AGENCY. By mutual agreement, PPE meeting the minimum specifications established by the STATE may be purchased directly by the LOCAL AGENCY. Alternately, the STATE will supply all PPE and the LOCAL AGENCY will be billed for costs incurred.
All property provided by LOCAL AGENCY and by STATE for the purpose of providing fire protection services shall be marked and accounted for by the Unit Chief in such a manner as to conform to the regulations, if any, established by the parties for the segregation, care, and use of the respective properties.
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EXHIBIT B
BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
A. LOCAL AGENCY shall pay STATE actual cost for fire protection services pursuant to this agreement an amount not to exceed that set forth in Exhibit D, Schedule A for each fiscal year. STATE shall prepare an Exhibit D, Schedule A each year, which shall be the basis for payment for the entire fiscal year for which services are provided.
B. Any other funds designated by LOCAL AGENCY to be expended under the supervision of or for use by a Unit Chief for fire protection services shall be set forth in Exhibit D, Schedule C. This clause shall not limit the right of LOCAL AGENCY to make additional expenditures, whether under Exhibit D, Schedule C or otherwise.
C. STATE shall invoice LOCAL AGENCY for the cost of fire protection services on a quarterly basis as follows:
1) For actual services rendered by STATE during the period of July 1 through September 30, by an invoice filed with LOCAL AGENCY on or after December 10. 2) For actual services rendered by STATE during the period October 1 through December 31, by an invoice filed with LOCAL AGENCY on or after December 31. 3) For actual services rendered by STATE during the period January 1 through March 31, by an invoice filed with LOCAL AGENCY on or after March 31. 4) For the estimated cost of services during the period April 1 through June 30, by an invoice filed in advance with LOCAL AGENCY on or after March 1. 5) A final statement shall be filed with LOCAL AGENCY by October 1 following the close of the fiscal year, reconciling the payments made by LOCAL AGENCY with the cost of the actual services rendered by STATE and including any other costs as provided herein, giving credit for all payments made by LOCAL AGENCY and claiming the balance due to STATE, if any, or refunding to LOCAL AGENCY the amount of any overpayment.
6) All payments by LOCAL AGENCY shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice from STATE, or within thirty (30) days after the filing dates specified above, whichever is later.
7) The STATE reserves the right to adjust the frequency of billing and payment to a monthly cycle with a thirty (30) day written notice to the LOCAL AGENCY when:
a. The Director predicts a cash flow shortage, or
b. When determined by the Region Chief, after consulting with the Unit Chief and the LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator, that the LOCAL AGENCY may not have the financial ability to support the contract at the contract level.
D. Invoices shall include actual or estimated costs as provided herein of salaries and employee benefits for those personnel employed, charges for operating expenses and equipment and the administrative charge in accordance with Exhibit D, Schedule A.
When "contractual rates" are indicated, the rate shall be based on an average salary plus all benefits. "Contractual rates" means an all-inclusive rate established in Exhibit D, Schedule A for total costs to STATE, per specified position, for 24-hour fire protection services during the period covered.
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E. STATE shall credit the LOCAL AGENCY, or cover behind at no cost, for the costs of Non-post (e.g. Fire Marshal, Training Officer, etc.) positions and equipment assigned to STATE responsibility fires or other STATE funded emergency incidents. The STATE shall notify the LOCAL AGENCY when this occurs.
2. COST OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY The cost of maintaining, operating, and replacing any and all property and equipment, real or personal, furnished by the parties hereto for fire protection purposes, shall be borne by the party owning or furnishing such property or equipment unless otherwise provided for herein or by separate written agreement.
3. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
A. If the LOCAL AGENCY’s governing authority does not appropriate sufficient funds for the current year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement, which results in an inability to pay the STATE for the services specified in this Agreement, the LOCAL AGENCY shall promptly notify the STATE and this Agreement will terminate pursuant to the notice periods required herein.
B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the LOCAL AGENCY for purposes of this program, the LOCAL AGENCY shall promptly notify the STATE, and the STATE shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the STATE, or offer an agreement amendment to LOCAL AGENCY to reflect the reduced amount, pursuant to the notice terms herein.
C. If the STATE Budget Act does not appropriate sufficient funds to provide the services for the current year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement, which results in an inability to provide the services specified in this Agreement to the LOCAL AGENCY, the STATE shall promptly notify the LOCAL AGENCY, and this Agreement will terminate pursuant to the notice periods required herein.
D. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the STATE Budget Act for purposes of this program, the STATE shall promptly notify the LOCAL AGENCY, and the LOCAL AGENCY shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the LOCAL AGENCY, or offer an agreement amendment to LOCAL AGENCY to reflect the reduced services, pursuant to the notice terms herein.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions in paragraphs A and B above, the LOCAL AGENCY shall remain responsible for payment for all services actually rendered by the STATE under this Agreement regardless of LOCAL AGENCY funding being reduced, deleted or not otherwise appropriated for this program. The LOCAL AGENCY shall promptly notify the STATE in writing of any budgetary changes that would impact this Agreement.
F. LOCAL AGENCY and STATE agree that this Budget Contingency Clause shall not relieve or excuse either party from its obligation(s) to provide timely notice as may be required elsewhere in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services, if required. STATE will not commence performance until such approval has been obtained.
2. AMENDMENT: This agreement may be amended by mutual consent of LOCAL AGENCY and STATE. No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.
If during the term of this agreement LOCAL AGENCY shall desire a reduction in STATE civil service employees assigned to the organization provided for in Exhibit D, Schedule A, LOCAL AGENCY shall provide 120 days written notice of the requested reduction. Notification shall include the following: (1) The total amount of reduction; (2) The firm effective date of the reduction; and (3) The number of employees, by classification, affected by a reduction. If such notice is not provided, LOCAL AGENCY shall reimburse STATE for relocation costs incurred by STATE as a result of the reduction. Personnel reductions resulting solely from an increase in STATE employee salaries or STATE expenses occurring after signing this agreement and set forth in Exhibit D, Schedule A to this agreement shall not be subject to relocation expense reimbursement by LOCAL AGENCY.
If during the term of this agreement costs to LOCAL AGENCY set forth in any Exhibit D, Schedule A to this agreement increase and LOCAL AGENCY, in its sole discretion, determines it cannot meet such increase without reducing services provided by STATE, LOCAL AGENCY shall within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt of such Schedule notify STATE and designate which adjustments shall be made to bring costs to the necessary level. If such designation is not received by STATE within the period specified, STATE shall reduce services in its sole discretion to permit continued operation within available funds.
3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is not assignable by the LOCAL AGENCY either in whole or in part, without the consent of the STATE in the form of a formal written amendment.
4. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT:
A. One year prior to the date of expiration of this agreement, LOCAL AGENCY shall give STATE written notice of whether LOCAL AGENCY will extend or enter into a new agreement with STATE for fire protection services and, if so, whether LOCAL AGENCY intends to change the level of fire protection services from that provided by this agreement. If this agreement is executed with less than one year remaining on the term of the agreement, LOCAL AGENCY shall provide this written notice at the time it signs the agreement and the one year notice requirement shall not apply.
B. If LOCAL AGENCY fails to provide the notice, as defined above in (A), STATE shall have the option to extend this agreement for a period of up to one year from the original termination date and to continue providing services at the same or reduced level as STATE determines would be appropriate during the extended period of this agreement. Six months prior to the date of expiration of this agreement, or any extension hereof, STATE shall give written notice to LOCAL AGENCY of any extension of this agreement and any change in the level of fire protection services STATE will provide during the extended period of this agreement.
Services provided and obligations incurred by STATE during an extended period shall be accepted by LOCAL AGENCY as services and obligations under the terms of this agreement.
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C. The cost of services provided by STATE during the extended period shall be based upon the amounts that would have been charged LOCAL AGENCY during the fiscal year in which the extended period falls had the agreement been extended pursuant hereto. Payment by LOCAL AGENCY for services rendered by STATE during the extended period shall be as provided in Exhibit B, Section 1, B of this agreement.
5. AUDIT: STATE, including the Department of General Services and the Bureau of State Audits, and LOCAL AGENCY agree that their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation of the other party hereto, pertaining to the performance of this agreement. STATE and LOCAL AGENCY agree to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated, and to allow the auditor(s) of the other party access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. STATE and LOCAL AGENCY agree to a similar right to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code §10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).
6. INDEMNIFICATION: Each party, to the extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the other party, its officers, agents and employees from (1) any and all claims for economic losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers and any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies to that party and (2) from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by that party, in the performance of any activities of that party under this agreement, except where such injury or damage arose from the sole negligence or willful misconduct attributable to the other party or from acts not within the scope of duties to be performed pursuant to this agreement; and (3) each party shall be responsible for any and all claims that may arise from the behavior and/or performance of its respective employees during and in the course of their employment to this cooperative agreement.
7. DISPUTES: LOCAL AGENCY shall select and appoint a "Contract Administrator" who shall, under the supervision and direction of LOCAL AGENCY, be available for contract resolution or policy intervention with the STATE’s Region Chief when, upon determination by the designated STATE representative, the Unit Chief acting as LOCAL AGENCY’s Fire Chief under this agreement faces a situation in which a decision to serve the interest of LOCAL AGENCY has the potential to conflict with STATE interest or policy. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under the terms of this agreement which is not disposed of within a reasonable period of time by the LOCAL AGENCY and STATE employees normally responsible for the administration of this agreement shall be brought to the attention of the CAL FIRE Director or designee and the Chief Executive Officer (or designated representative) of the LOCAL AGENCY for joint resolution. For purposes of this provision, a “reasonable period of time” shall be ten (10) calendar days or less. STATE and LOCAL AGENCY agree to continue with the responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.
8. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE/CANCELLATION:
A. If LOCAL AGENCY fails to remit payments in accordance with any part of this agreement, STATE may terminate this agreement and all related services upon 60 days written notice to LOCAL AGENCY. Termination of this agreement does not relieve LOCAL AGENCY from providing STATE full compensation in accordance with terms of this agreement for services actually rendered by STATE pursuant to this agreement.
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B. This agreement may be cancelled at the option of either STATE or LOCAL AGENCY at any time during its term, with or without cause, on giving one year’s written notice to the other party. Either LOCAL AGENCY or STATE electing to cancel this agreement shall give one year’s written notice to the other party prior to cancellation.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Unless otherwise provided in this agreement LOCAL AGENCY and the agents and employees of LOCAL AGENCY, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the STATE.
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this agreement, LOCAL AGENCY shall be an equal opportunity employer and shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS) mental disability, medical condition (e.g.cancer), age (over 40), marital status, denial of family care leave, veteran status, sexual orientation, and sexual identity. LOCAL AGENCY shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. LOCAL AGENCY shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) et seq.) and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. LOCAL AGENCY shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other Agreement.
In addition, LOCAL AGENCY acknowledges that it has obligations relating to ethics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Fire Fighter’s Bill of Rights Act (FFBOR), and the Peace Officer’s Bill of Rights Act (POBOR). LOCAL AGENCY shall ensure that its employees comply with all the legal obligations relating to these areas. LOCAL AGENCY shall ensure that its employees are provided appropriate training.
11. TIMELINESS: Time is of the essence in the performance of this agreement.
12. COMPENSATION: The consideration to be paid STATE, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of STATE’s expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel, per Diem, and taxes, unless otherwise expressly so provided.
13. GOVERNING LAW: This agreement is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
14. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE ACT: “For any Agreement in excess of $100,000, the LOCAL AGENCY acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:
A. The LOCAL AGENCY recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and
B. The LOCAL AGENCY, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings assignment orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.” 75 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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15. UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT (HIPAA)
The STATE and LOCAL AGENCY have a responsibility to comply with the provisions of the 1996 Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the 2001 State Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Implementation Act. HIPAA provisions become applicable once the association and relationships of the health care providers are determined by the LOCAL AGENCY. It is the LOCAL AGENCY’S responsibility to determine their status as a “covered entity” and the relationships of personnel as “health care providers”, “health care clearinghouse”, “hybrid entities”, business associates”, or “trading partners”. STATE personnel assigned to fill the LOCAL AGENCY’S positions within this Agreement, and their supervisors, may fall under the requirements of HIPAA based on the LOCAL AGENCY’S status. It is the LOCAL AGENCY’S responsibility to identify, notify, train, and provide all necessary policy and procedures to the STATE personnel that fall under HIPAA requirements so that they can comply with the required security and privacy standards of the act.
17. LIABILITY INSURANCE
The STATE and LOCAL AGENCY shall each provide proof of insurance in a form acceptable to the other party at no cost one to the other, to cover all services provided and use of local government facilities covered by this agreement. If LOCAL AGENCY is insured and/or self-insured in whole or in part for any losses, LOCAL AGENCY shall provide a completed Certification of Self Insurance (Exhibit D, Schedule E) or certificate of insurance, executed by a duly authorized officer of LOCAL AGENCY. Upon request of LOCAL AGENCY the STATE shall provide a letter from DGS, Office Risk and Insurance Management executed by a duly authorized officer of STATE. If commercially insured in whole or in part, a certificate of such coverage executed by the insurer or its authorized representative shall be provided.
Said commercial insurance or self-insurance coverage of the LOCAL AGENCY shall include the following:
A. Fire protection and emergency services - Any commercial insurance shall provide at least general liability for $5,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence.
B. Dispatch services – Any commercial insurance shall provide at least general liability for $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence.
C. The CAL FIRE, State of California, its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insured’s for purposes of this contract.
D. The STATE shall receive thirty (30) days prior written notice of any cancellation or change to the policy at the addresses listed on page 2 of this agreement.
18. WORKERS COMPENSATION: (only applies where local government employees/volunteers are supervised by CAL FIRE, as listed in Exhibit D Schedule C. STATE contract employees’ workers compensation is included as part of the contract personnel benefit rate).
A. Workers' Compensation and related benefits for those persons, whose use or employment is contemplated herein, shall be provided in the manner prescribed by California Labor Codes, State Interagency Agreements and other related laws, rules, insurance policies, collective bargaining agreements, and memorandums of understanding. 76 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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B. The STATE Unit Chief administering the organization provided for in this agreement shall not use, dispatch or direct any non STATE employees, on any work which is deemed to be the responsibility of LOCAL AGENCY, unless and until LOCAL AGENCY provides for Workers' Compensation benefits at no cost to STATE. In the event STATE is held liable, in whole or in part, for the payment of any Worker's Compensation claim or award arising from the injury or death of any such worker, LOCAL AGENCY agrees to compensate STATE for the full amount of such liability.
C. The STATE /LOCAL AGENCY shall receive proof of Worker’s Compensation coverage and shall be notified of any cancellation and change of coverage at the addresses listed in Section 1.
19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: LOCAL AGENCY needs to be aware of the following provisions regarding current or former state employees. If LOCAL AGENCY has any questions on the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, the STATE must be contacted immediately for clarification.
Current State Employees (Public Contract Code §10410):
1) No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment.
2) No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.
Former State Employees (Public Contract Code §10411):
1) For the two-year period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decision-making process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency. 2) For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if he or she was employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed contract within the 12-month period prior to his or her leaving state service.
If LOCAL AGENCY violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by LOCAL AGENCY shall render this Agreement void. (Public Contract Code §10420) Members of boards and commissions are exempt from this section if they do not receive payment other than payment of each meeting of the board or commission, payment for preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Public Contract Code §10430 (e))
20. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: LOCAL AGENCY needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and LOCAL AGENCY affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code Section 3700)
21. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: LOCAL AGENCY assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis 77 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
22. LOCAL AGENCY NAME CHANGE: An amendment is required to change the LOCAL AGENCY’S name as listed on this Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change the STATE will process the amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said amendment.
23. RESOLUTION: A county, city, district, or other local public body must provide the STATE with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body which by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement.
24. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION: Under the State laws, the LOCAL AGENCY shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
25. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. STATE certifies its compliance with applicable federal and State hiring requirements for persons with disabilities, and is deemed by LOCAL AGENCY to be in compliance with the provisions of LOCAL AGENCY’S Affirmative Action Program for Vendors.
26. DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE. As a material condition of this Agreement, STATE agrees that it and its employees, while performing service for LOCAL AGENCY, on LOCAL AGENCY property, or while using LOCAL AGENCY equipment, shall comply with STATE’s Employee Rules of Conduct as they relate to the possession, use, or consumption of drugs and alcohol.
27. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUDULENT CONDUCT IN LOCAL AGENCY SERVICES.
STATE shall comply with any applicable “Zero Tolerance for Fraudulent Conduct in LOCAL AGENCY Services.” There shall be “Zero Tolerance” for fraud committed by contractors in the administration of LOCAL AGENCY programs and the provision of LOCAL AGENCY services.
Upon proven instances of fraud committed by the STATE in connection with performance under the Agreement, the Agreement may be terminated consistent with the termination for cause/cancellation term, Exhibit C, section 8, subsection B, of Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement, LG-1, between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the LOCAL AGENCY.
28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. “Confidential information” means information designated by CAL FIRE and/or the LOCAL AGENCY disclosure of which is restricted, prohibited or privileged by State and federal law. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, information exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250 et seq.) Confidential Information includes but is not limited to all records as defined in Government Code section 6252 as well as verbal communication of Confidential Information.
Any exchange of Confidential Information between parties shall not constitute a “waiver” of any exemption pursuant to Government Code section 6254.5
CAL FIRE and LOCAL AGENCY personnel allowed access to information designated as Confidential Information shall be limited to those persons with a demonstrable business need for such access. CAL FIRE and LOCAL AGENCY agree to provide a list of authorized personnel in writing as required by Government Code section 6254.5(e). CAL FIRE and the LOCAL 78 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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AGENCY agree to take all necessary measures to protect Confidential Information and shall impose all the requirements of this Agreement on all of their respective officers, employees and agents with regards to access to the Confidential Information. A Party to this Contract who experiences a security breach involving Confidential Information covered by this Contract, agrees to promptly notify the other Party of such breach
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the whole agreement between the Parties. It cancels and supersedes any previous agreement for the same or similar services. 79 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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EXHIBIT D
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
EXCISE TAX: State of California is exempt from federal excise taxes, and no payment will be made for any taxes levied on employees' wages. STATE will pay any applicable State of California or local sales or use taxes on the services rendered or equipment or parts supplied pursuant to this agreement. The STATE may pay any applicable sales and use tax imposed by another state.
Schedules
The following Schedules are included as part of this agreement (check boxes if they apply):
A. Fiscal Display, PRC 4142 AND/OR PRC 4144 - STATE provided LOCAL AGENCY funded fire protection services. STATE-owned vehicles shall be operated and maintained in accordance with policies of STATE at rates listed in Exhibit D, Schedule A.
B. STATE Funded Resource - A listing of personnel, crews and major facilities of the STATE overlapping or adjacent to the local agency area that may form a reciprocal part of this agreement.
C. LOCAL AGENCY Provided Local Funded Resources - A listing of services, personnel, equipment and expenses, which are paid directly by the local agency, but which are under the supervision of the Unit Chief.
D. LOCAL AGENCY Owned STATE Maintained Vehicles - Vehicle information pertaining to maintenance responsibilities and procedures for local agency-owned vehicles that may be a part of the agreement.
LOCAL AGENCY-owned firefighting vehicles shall meet and be maintained to meet minimum safety standards set forth in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; and Titles 8 and 13, California Code of Regulations.
LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles that are furnished to the STATE shall be maintained and operated in accordance to LOCAL AGENCY policies. In the event LOCAL AGENCY does not have such policies, LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles shall be maintained and operated in accordance with STATE policies. The cost of said vehicle maintenance and operation shall be at actual cost or at rates listed in Exhibit D, Schedule D.
Exhibit D, Schedule D is incorporated into this section if LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles listed in Exhibit D, Schedule D are to be operated, maintained, and repaired by STATE.
LOCAL AGENCY assumes full responsibility for all liabilities associated therewith in accordance with California Vehicle Code Sections 17000, 17001 et seq. STATE employees operating LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles shall be deemed employees of LOCAL AGENCY, as defined in Vehicle Code Section 17000. Except where LOCAL AGENCY would have no duty to indemnify STATE under Exhibit C, Section 6 for all LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles operated or used by employees of STATE under this agreement.
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LOCAL AGENCY employees, who are under the supervision of the Unit Chief and operating STATE-owned motor vehicles, as a part of the duties and in connection with fire protection and other emergency services, shall be deemed employees of STATE, as defined in Vehicle Code Section 17000 for acts or omissions in the use of such vehicles. Except where STATE would have no duty to indemnify LOCAL AGENCY under Exhibit C, Section 6.
E. Certification of Insurance - Provider Insurance Certification and/or proof of selfinsurance. 81 (LG1 REV. 01/2017)
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE A
LOCAL FUNDED – STATE RESOURCES
FISCAL DISPLAY
PRC 4142
NAME OF LOCAL AGENCY: Town of Paradise
CONTRACT NUMBER: 2CA07232
Index: 2101 PCA: 27170 Fiscal Year: 2025/26 to 2028/29
This is Schedule A of Cooperative Agreement originally dated July 1, 2025, by and between CAL FIRE of the State of California and LOCAL AGENCY.
(See Attached)
82 Unit: BTU
Agreement Total $23,623,373 2CA07232
27170 PS Total $5,557,009 27170 PS Total $5,773,310 27170 PS Total $5,888,776 27170 PS Total $6,006,552 27170 OE Total $95,585 27170 OE Total $98,726 27170 OE Total $100,701 27170 OE Total $102,715 TOTAL $5,652,593 TOTAL $5,872,036 TOTAL $5,989,477 TOTAL $6,109,266 Fiscal Year 25/26
Contract Name: Town of Paradise
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Fiscal Year 26/27 Fiscal Year 27/28 (+2%) Fiscal Year 28/29 (+2%) 83 Fiscal Year: 2025 Sub Total $5,016,709
Index: 2100 Unit: BTU Admin $540,300
PCA 27170 Total $5,557,009 2CA07232
PRC: 4142
Comments FY 25/26 Overtime Total: $492,033
Staff Benefit Rate as of 7/1/25 for POF Classifications 93.92% Staff Benefit Rate as of 7/1/25 for SAF Classifications 67.30% Staff Benefit Rate as of 7/1/25 for MIS Classifications 81.85% Number of
Positions Classification/ad-ons (Pick From List) RET. Period Salary Months Salary
Rate Total Salary EDWC Rate EDWC Periods Total EDWC Salary Benefits FFI UI EDWC Benefits Total Salary &
EDWC
Total Position
Cost
1 Battalion Chief POF 12 $8,930 $107,158 $3,639 12 $43,668 $100,642 $0 $25,140 $276,608 $315,851 1 Longevity Pay Differential - 5% POF 12 $0 $5,358 $0 $5,032 $0 $10,390 1 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $1,800 $0 $1,691 $0 $3,491 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $25,000 $0 $363 $0 $25,363
6 Fire Captain, Range A POF 12 $7,694 $553,943 $3,143 12 $226,296 $520,263 $0 $130,279 $1,430,780 $1,725,940 6 Longevity Pay Differential - 9% POF 12 $0 $49,855 $0 $46,824 $0 $96,679 6 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $10,800 $0 $10,143 $0 $20,943 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $175,000 $0 $2,538 $0 $177,538
6 Fire Apparatus Engineer POF 12 $6,856 $493,648 $2,807 12 $202,104 $463,634 $0 $116,351 $1,275,738 $1,496,720 6 Longevity Pay Differential - 5% POF 12 $0 $24,682 $0 $23,182 $0 $47,864 6 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $10,800 $0 $10,143 $0 $20,943 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $150,000 $0 $2,175 $0 $152,175
5 Fire Fighter II POF 12 $6,181 $370,845 $2,536 12 $152,160 $348,298 $0 $87,599 $958,901 $1,098,094 5 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $9,000 $0 $8,453 $0 $17,453 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $120,000 $0 $1,740 $0 $121,740
1 Firefighter I POF 4 $5,568 $22,271 $2,271 4 $9,084 $20,917 $1,855 $5,230 $59,357 $64,430 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $5,000 $0 $73 $0 $5,073
2 Communications Operator, Range B SAF 12 $7,306 $175,344 $0 0 $0 $118,007 $0 $0 $293,351 $315,674 2 Night-Shift Pay Differential SAF 12 $303 $7,280 $0 $4,899 $0 $12,179 SAF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
SAF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
SAF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime SAF $10,000 $0 $145 $0 $10,145
$0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime $0 $0 $0 $0
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CAL FIRE Unit Chief
CAL FIRE Region Chief
Garrett Sjolund
George Morris III
84 Fiscal Year: 2025 $566
Index: 2100 $86,291
PCA: 27170 $9,294
PRC: 4142 $95,585 20
Comments
1.45%
Category (Pick from List) Details Number Months Rate Sub-Total Uniform Benefits Total UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR BU8 Uniform 18.00 12.00 $178 $ 38,340 $ 38,896$ 556 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR BU8 Uniform 1.00 4.00 $178 $ 710 $ 720$ 10 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR COMM OP Uniform 2.00 12.00 $104 $ 2,500 0 $ 2,500 TRAVEL Required Classes 1.00 1.00 $30000 $ 30,000 0 $ 30,000 GENERAL EXPENSE Required Software 21.00 1.00 $675 $ 14,175 0 $ 14,175 $ - 0 $ -
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Sub Total
Admin Contract No.:
Town of Paradise
85 Fiscal Year: 2025 Sub Total $5,211,980
Index: 2100 Unit: BTU Admin $561,330
PCA 27170 Total $5,773,310 2CA07232
PRC: 4142
Comments FY 26/27 Overtime Total: $492,033
Staff Benefit Rate as of 7/1/25 for POF Classifications 93.92% Staff Benefit Rate as of 7/1/25 for SAF Classifications 67.30% Staff Benefit Rate as of 7/1/25 for MIS Classifications 81.85% Number of
Positions Classification/ad-ons (Pick From List) RET. Period Salary Months Salary
Rate Total Salary EDWC Rate EDWC Periods Total EDWC Salary Benefits FFI UI EDWC Benefits Total Salary &
EDWC
Total Position
Cost
1 Battalion Chief POF 12 $8,930 $107,158 $3,639 12 $43,668 $100,642 $0 $25,140 $276,608 $315,851 1 Longevity Pay Differential - 5% POF 12 $0 $5,358 $0 $5,032 $0 $10,390 1 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $1,800 $0 $1,691 $0 $3,491 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $25,000 $0 $363 $0 $25,363
6 Fire Captain, Range A POF 12 $7,694 $553,943 $3,143 12 $226,296 $520,263 $0 $130,279 $1,430,780 $1,654,925 6 Longevity Pay Differential - 9% POF 12 $0 $49,855 $0 $46,824 $0 $96,679 6 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $10,800 $0 $10,143 $0 $20,943 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $105,000 $0 $1,523 $0 $106,523
6 Fire Apparatus Engineer POF 12 $6,856 $493,648 $2,807 12 $202,104 $463,634 $0 $116,351 $1,275,738 $1,537,300 6 Longevity Pay Differential - 5% POF 12 $0 $24,682 $0 $23,182 $0 $47,864 6 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $10,800 $0 $10,143 $0 $20,943 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $190,000 $0 $2,755 $0 $192,755
6 Fire Fighter II POF 12 $6,181 $445,014 $2,536 12 $182,592 $417,957 $0 $105,118 $1,150,681 $1,323,800 6 Education Incentive Pay Differential POF 12 $150 $10,800 $0 $10,143 $0 $20,943 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $150,000 $0 $2,175 $0 $152,175
1 Firefighter I POF 4 $5,568 $22,271 $2,271 4 $9,084 $20,917 $1,855 $5,230 $59,357 $64,430 POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
POF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime POF $5,000 $0 $73 $0 $5,073
2 Communications Operator, Range B SAF 12 $7,306 $175,344 $0 0 $0 $118,007 $0 $0 $293,351 $315,674 2 Night-Shift Pay Differential SAF 12 $303 $7,280 $0 $4,899 $0 $12,179 SAF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
SAF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
SAF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Overtime SAF $10,000 $0 $145 $0 $10,145
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This is a Schedule A - 4142 of the Cooperative Agreement, dated July 1, 2025 between Town of Paradise and The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) CAL FIRE Unit Chief Garrett Sjolund
CAL FIRE Region Chief George Morris III
86 Fiscal Year: 2025 $597
Index: 2100 $89,127
PCA: 27170 $9,599
PRC: 4142 $98,726 22
Comments
1.45%
Category (Pick from List) Details Number Months Rate Sub-Total Uniform Benefits Total UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR BU8 Uniform 19.00 12.00 $178 $ 40,470 $ 41,057 587 $ UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR BU8 Uniform 1.00 4.00 $178 $ 710 $ 720 10 $ UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR COMM OP Uniform 2.00 12.00 $104 $ 2,500 0 $ 2,500 TRAVEL Required Classes 1.00 1.00 $30000 $ 30,000 0 $ 30,000 GENERAL EXPENSE ISE/Target Solutions 22.00 1.00 $675 $ 14,850 0 $ 14,850 $ - 0 $ -
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE B
STATE FUNDED RESOURCES
NAME OF LOCAL AGENCY:Town of Paradise
This is Schedule B of Cooperative Agreement originally dated July 1, 2025, by and between CAL FIRE of the State of California and LOCAL AGENCY.
FISCAL YEAR: 2025/26 to 2028/29
(See Attached)
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE B
STATE FUNDED RESOURCES
COMMAND/ADMINISTRATION
1 Unit Chief
1 Deputy Chief, Operations
1 Deputy Chief, Administration
1 Assistant Chief North Operations
1 Assistant Chief South Operations
1 Assistant Chief, Administration
1 Assistant Chief, Resource Management
1 Forestry Equipment Manager
12 Battalion Chiefs (6 Field, CAAB, ECC, Training, VMP, Safety, Administration) 2 Forester I, Magalia Area
6 Fire Captains, ECC
2 Communications Operator
2 Forestry Logistics Officer I
FIRE PREVENTION
1 Battalion Chief
3 Fire Prevention Captain
FIRE CONTROL
Staged at Nord Station, 1 Dozer & Transport
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE B
STATE FUNDED RESOURCES
Fire Stations (10)
Oroville (2) Engines; 1 Dozer & Transport Feather Falls (1) Engine Butte Meadows (1) Engine Cohasset (1) Engine Robinson Mills (2) Engines Stirling City (1) Engine Paradise (2) Engines Forest Ranch (2) Engines Harts Mill (1) Engines Jarbo Gap (2) Engines
EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE B
STATE FUNDED RESOURCES
FIRE CENTERS (2)
Magalia Fire Center (1) Engine; 5 Buses; 1 Dozer & Transport, 1 Battalion Chief Table Mountain Fire Center (3) Buses, 1 Battalion Chief 90 (LG1 REV. 01/2017)
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE C
LOCAL FUNDED LOCAL RESOURCES
ASSIGNED TO THE CAL FIRE UNIT
NAME OF LOCAL AGENCY:Town of Paradise
This is Schedule C of Cooperative Agreement originally dated July 1, 2025, by and between CAL FIRE of the State of California and LOCAL AGENCY.
FISCAL YEAR: 2025/26 to 2028/29
(See Attached)
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE C
LOCAL AGENCY FUNDED RESOURCES
Schedule C items are included in the Town of Paradise Annual Operating and Capital Budget which are approved annually by the Town Council and are subject to the Town's financial limitations. They provide the basic operating needs of the fire department exclusive of the personnel included in Schedule A of this agreement. Examples of these supplies and equipment include:
Administrative Assistant II
Office Supplies and Equipment
Postage
Fire Station Cleaning, Living Supplies, and Facility Maintenance Utilities -Telephone, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Propane HazMat JPA Contribution
Operating Supplies - Batteries, EMS Equipment and Supplies, Engine Supplies, Foam, Hand-tools Personal Protective Equipment
Repair and Maintenance Supplies for Apparatus and Equipment Fuel for Fire Engines and Vehicles
Repair and Maintenance Service for Engines, Vehicles, Compressors, Extinguisher's, Radios, Rescue Tools, and SCBA's.
EMT Recertification
Fire Incident Emergency Costs
Equipment-Chainsaw, Fire Hose & Nozzles
Fire Apparatus and Vehicles
Fire Volunteer Stipends and Benefits
Fire Volunteer Operating Supplies - Personal Protective Equipment, Pagers, Badges, and Uniforms Fire Volunteer New Hire Physical & Fingerprinting and Annual Medical Exams 92 (LG1 REV. 01/2017)
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE D (page one)
LOCAL AGENCY OWNED
STATE MAINTAINED VEHICLES
NAME OF LOCAL AGENCY:Town of Paradise
This is Schedule D of Cooperative Agreement originally dated July 1, 2025, by and between CAL FIRE of the State of California and LOCAL AGENCY
FISCAL YEAR: 2025/26 to 2028/29
The current “Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expense Schedule” Memorandum under Operating Expenses, Vehicle Maintenance includes the following description of maintenance responsibilities and procedures for LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles which are listed in the Exhibit D, Schedule A. Categories are "Flat Rate", "Mileage Rate", and "Actual Cost". (1) For all vehicles for which a monthly "Flat Rate" is shown, (this category excludes, all surveyed CAL FIRE vehicles, vehicles obtained through federal surplus, fire apparatus built on commercial chassis over 15 years old and fire apparatus built on custom chassis over 20 years old - age is based on chassis production year.) State shall:
a. Provide fuel, oil, lubrication, batteries, tires and tubes, b. Repair, exchange or replace when necessary accessory motors, hoses, pumps, spotlights, sirens, fire extinguishers and all other accessories affixed to or supplied when said vehicles were accepted by the STATE for operation under Schedule A, excepting equipment or accessories not common to the use of the STATE and radio, installations originally provided by the LOCAL AGENCY. All such equipment provided and installed by the STATE shall become the property of the LOCAL AGENCY and the replaced equipment removed shall become the property of the STATE.
c. Make such reasonable repairs to said vehicles (not including painting.) as may be necessary to keep the vehicles in operating condition; provided, however, that the STATE may cease to make further repairs on any vehicles when the STATE determines that the repair costs during the period of this agreement shall exceed $10,000 for any one occurrence, or will exceed the market value of the vehicle. In the event the STATE determines that a vehicle is not fit for further use because of obsolescence, deterioration or damage, the STATE shall not be required to repair the vehicle or maintain it in use. Upon such determination, the STATE shall immediately so advise the LOCAL AGENCY, and the LOCAL AGENCY shall have the option of replacing said vehicle or STATE shall discontinue the particular service. 93 (LG1 REV. 01/2017)
Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
Contract No: 2CA07232
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE D (page two)
LOCAL AGENCY OWNED
STATE MAINTAINED VEHICLES
(2) For all passenger and service vehicles for which a "Mileage Rate" is shown, STATE shall:
a. Provide fuel, oil, lubrication, batteries and tires and tubes. b. Make such reasonable repairs to said vehicles as may be necessary to keep the vehicles in operating condition provided, however, that the STATE may cease to make further repairs on any vehicles when the potential repair costs are not reasonable considering the vehicle age, market value and other pertinent factors.
Upon such determination, the STATE shall immediately so notify the LOCAL AGENCY and the LOCAL AGENCY shall have the option of replacing said vehicle or STATE shall discontinue the particular service. (3) For all vehicles listed under the heading "Flat Rate" or "Mileage Rate', LOCAL AGENCY shall assume accident repairs in excess of $2,000 per occurrence. (4) For all vehicles listed under the heading "Actual Cost", the STATE shall operate, maintain, and repair said vehicles at the STATE'S actual cost. (5) LOCAL AGENCY-owned vehicles to be maintained pursuant to this section are listed below by category and are described by year model, "Rate Letter" type, and license number.
Category Year Model Type License Number
Ford Expedition 2009 SUV 1/2 Ton 1319150
Ford F250 2020 PU 3/4 Ton 1588232
Ford XLT Superduty 2023 PU 3/4 Ton 1665588
Ford XLT Superduty 2023 PU 3/4 Ton 1665587
Engine 2017 Type 2 1520432
Engine 2016 Type 2 1495332
Engine 2002 Type 2 1143401
Engine 2001 Type 3 1074896
Engine 2020 Type 3 1608225
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Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
Contract No: 2CA07232
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE E
This is Schedule E of Cooperative Agreement originally dated July 1, 2025, by and between the CAL FIRE of the State of California and LOCAL AGENCY
NAME OF LOCAL AGENCY:Town of Paradise
The CAL FIRE, State of California and its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insured for the purposes of this contract. The State shall receive thirty (30) days prior written notice of any cancellation or change to the policy at the addresses listed in LG1,
FISCAL YEAR: 2025/26 to 2028/29
SELF-INSURANCE CERTIFICATION BY LOCAL AGENCY FOR
TORT LIABILITY
This is to certify that LOCAL AGENCY has elected to be self-insured under the self-insurance provision provided in Exhibit C, Section 17.
By:
Signature Printed Name
Title Date
SELF-INSURANCE CERTIFICATION BY LOCAL AGENCY
FOR
WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS
This is to certify that LOCAL AGENCY has elected to be self-insured for Workers' Compensation benefits which comply with Labor Code Section 3700 as provided in Exhibit C, Section 18.
By:
Signature Printed Name
Title Date
SELF-INSURANCE CERTIFICATION BY LOCAL AGENCY
FOR
LOCAL AGENCY-OWNED VEHICLES
This is to certify that LOCAL AGENCY has elected to be self-insured for local agency-owned vehicles under the self-insurance provision provided in Exhibit D, Schedule D.
By:
Signature Printed Name
Title Date
95 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
Contract No: 2CA07232
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EXHIBIT E
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER SERVICES
This agreement provides for:
One Battalion Chief funded by the Town with the remaining coverage provided by a CAL FIRE funded Battalion Chief. This provides for 24/7 operational battalion coverage that is shared across jurisdictional boundaries. The emergency response goal for the covering Battalion Chief is 20 to 30 minutes assuming no other incident activity. The Town will maintain an office for temporary use at Fire Station 81 as needed for the covering Battalion Chief. In additon, the Town will maintain an office, for permanent usage by the CAL FIRE North Division Chief.
Through the contract the Town will fund the staffing of two fire stations with one engine each.
Staffing will consist of three people on each engine, a Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer and Firefighter II; plus, the Town will provide relief positions commensurate with the Town's annual budget. In addition, CAL FIRE Station 35 in the northern portion of Town will be fully integrated in to the Town's response plan. The Town will share in the cost of CAL FIRE Station 35 during the "Amador" period. The"Amador" period is up to a 6-month period during the late fall, winter and early spring. During the Amador period the Town will fund 1 (one) Firefighter I.
CAL FIRE will provide the Town during its quarterly billing with a breakdown of personnel costs, salaries, overtime, and empoyee benefits.
Additional operational & management considerations are as follows:
Executive Leadership related to the cooperative agreement is provided by the CAL FIRE Butte Unit Chief. The CAL Fl RE North Division Chief will provide the day-to-day leadership and management of the Paradise Fire Department. CAL Fl RE will also provide a 24/7 /365 Unit Duty Chief as the primary point of contact for immediate needs in the absence of the North Division Chief. The Unit Duty Chief is rotated amongst the CAL Fl RE Division Chiefs within the unit; this individual may be reached at (530) 538-6068. CAL FIRE will notify the Town if there is a change to the Unit Duty Chief phone number.
Fire dispatching is provided by the CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department Emergency Command Center (ECC) located in Oroville. The Town will fund two dispatchers (Communications Operator) each year of the agreement. The emergency response plans within the Town will mirror that of CAL FIRE/Butte County and wil be maintained by ECC personnel.
CAL Fl RE will support the Town funded volunteer program which includes assistance with recruiting, training, and dispatching volunteer firefighters consistent with the standard response plan for the Town and applicable codes and statutes. The Town funded volunteers are employees of the Town for purposes of worker's compensation and other employee related requirements.
CAL FIRE will provide, on an emergency basis, assistance troubleshooting and if possible repairing Town fire engines. Actual costs for this services will be billed in an amount not to exceed $3,333 an any full fiscal year of this agreement.
The Paradise Fire Department is a member of the countywide response to harzardous material and rescue incidents throughout Butte County. As a part of the Butte County Fire Chiefs Joint Powers Agreement for hazardous material response (Hazmat JPA) and the Butte County Interagency Rescue Group (BIRG) for rescue response the Town will continue to support and 96 Contractor Name: Town of Paradise
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fund the training and response of 4-6 employees under the Hazmat JPA and 4 employees under the BIRG agreement.
CAL FIRE will assist the Town with fire prevention and investigation services including public education and information, life safety inspections and preliminary fire investigations. CAL FIRE personnel will also support evactuation and other related emergency planning and fuel reduction efforts of the Town and the independent Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council. Typically, this service will be provided by engine personnel, the Town Battalion Chief and/or North Division Chief.
CAL Fl RE will provide arson investigation and law enforcement assistance on an as-needed basis and as assistance to the Town of Paradise Police Department. The Town of Paradise will continue to support fire department personnel assigned to the Butte County Fire Investigation Team.
Fire Marshall duties are assigned within the Town of Paradise Development Services Department. Plan review, life safety, fire code, and development issues that involve the fire department will be carefully coordinated between the fire department and the Fire Marshal.
For the Town of Paradise fire vehicles enroute to state incidents, training or other state required meetings, Cal Fire will supply a fleet fuel card. Should the Town of Paradise acquire more fire vehicles during the term of this agreement that are not listed in Exhibit D, Schedule D or exchange fire vehicles not listed in Exhibit D, Schedule D to meet the needs of the fire department; the state will supply a fleet fuel card.
97 Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 6(c)
ORIGINATED BY: Tony Lindsey, Community Development Director – Building & Code Enforcement
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
Scott Huber, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Confirmation of Public Nuisance Weed Abatement Costs and Assessment List
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Consider confirming the itemized report of abatement costs; and,
2. Direct staff to record the confirmed assessments against each parcel, as appropriate; or,
3. Provide alternative direction to town staff.
Background:
At the August 2024 Council meeting, the Town Council adopted Ordinance 637, modifying and amending chapter 8.04 of the Paradise Municipal Code related to nuisance abatement procedures. The new provisions to the municipal code are designed to provide an additional process to achieve higher compliance rates. This method supplements the existing abatement approaches described in the chapter and introduces alternative nuisance abatement procedures specifically designed to address non-compliant parcels more effectively. These additions are crafted to enhance the efficiency of managing non-compliance, allowing the council the discretion to employ these measures as needed. This flexibility ensures that the Town can respond appropriately to maintain and improve the health and safety of the Town's "Post Camp Fire" community.
At the September 2024 Council meeting, the Town Council adopted Resolution 2024-60, the three-part Public Nuisance Abatement Implementation Plan. This comprehensive plan offers a structured approach with several key components: budgeting, inspection, communication, public education, enforcement, abatement procedures, legal framework, and cost recovery. It ensures an organized and effective strategy for mitigating vegetation-related nuisances.
Part 1:
At the October 2024 Council meeting, the Town Council adopted Resolution 2024-72, declaring vegetative growth and refuse a public nuisance. This action authorized the Town to abate privately owned parcels without the property owner's consent and to recover costs by placing unpaid assessment fees on the property tax roll. As part of this process, 396 properties were identified as having overgrown vegetation, posing a public nuisance. On Monday, October 14th, the Town Clerk mailed all affected property owners written notices of the proposed abatement. These notices provided a four-week notice period before the November 12th appeal hearing, exceeding the minimum 14-day requirement. Notices were sent to the addresses listed on the most recent 98 equalized assessment roll, and any additional addresses staff could obtain. To ensure all affected parties were adequately informed, Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention staff also physically posted the same notices on each property subject to abatement.
Part 2:
An appeal hearing was held during the November 2024 Town Council meeting. At that time, 241 properties remained out of compliance and were eligible for appeal. As part of the abatement process, the Town Council allowed affected property owners to object to the proposed removal of vegetative growth and refuse. Two (2) objections were submitted and heard during the hearing.
The Council considered each objection and ultimately overruled both, allowing the abatement process to proceed for those properties.
Analysis:
This agenda item represents Part 3 and the final phase of the Town’s abatement implementation plan. The Town Council will review an itemized report (Exhibit A) detailing each property’s hard costs (abatement expenses) and soft costs (administrative fees). This report is submitted for Council confirmation in accordance with established Town procedures and relevant sections of the Municipal Code. A Report and Assessment List has been made available for public review at the Town Clerk’s Office before the scheduled hearing. Upon Council confirmation, any unpaid abatement costs will become a lien and special assessment against the affected properties after five days, pursuant to PMC 8.04.120. These assessments may then be recorded and/or submitted to the Butte County Tax Assessor for inclusion on the property tax roll.
Of the original 396 properties identified for abatement, 259 were self-abated before the deployment of contractor crews, leaving 133 properties requiring Town-contracted services. The projected cost, including a 10% contingency, was estimated at $441,760; however, the actual hard costs totaled $269,579, resulting in a cost savings of $172,181. The Finance Department has invoiced a total of $617,400.87, including abatement (hard) and administrative (soft) costs.
To date, 15 property owners have submitted payments totaling $78,811.50, leaving outstanding invoices in the amount of $538,589.37.
Financial Impact:
There are three primary options for cost recovery:
1. Payments:
Staff anticipates that a certain percentage of property owners will pay the abatement invoice upon receipt from the Town. Only 11% of the abated properties have paid their abatement invoices.
2. Property Tax Assessment Roll:
The abatement cost, excluding citations, can be included on the annual property tax bill, allowing it to be paid along with property tax payments in April and November each year.
To implement this, yearly assessments must be submitted to Butte County by August.
Depending on the timing of the abatement, recovering costs through this method could take up to a year, assuming the property owner makes timely payments. If the payment is not made, the property will be considered tax delinquent; see below. This approach is effective for property owners with a history of paying their property taxes on time, according to the provisions of section 29142 of the California Government Code. $0.30 per parcel fee will be charged for enrolling an item onto the tax roll.
3. Placing a Lien on the Property:
A lien placed on a property with a tax default status would cost $250 per parcel and take 99 an estimated 60-84 months to recover at the point of tax default sale. According to the Town Attorney, the Town could accelerate this process by pursuing recovery through the courts.
a. Judicial foreclosure is a court-ordered process initiated by a lawsuit from the Town, leading to the property's auction, where proceeds repay the Town and other lien holders, with any surplus returned to the property owner. The estimated cost for this process is $7,500-$10,000, with an estimated 12 months to recover.
In some instances where cost recovery is deemed favorable, the Town Attorney may recommend foreclosure on the lien, but only upon specific direction from the Town Council.
Attachment: Exhibit A lists properties that required the Town to abate the public nuisance. 100
EXHIBIT A Abated Properties
APN SITUS TAX DEFAULT INVOICE TOTAL
050-012-005-000 9148 SKYWAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $7,515
050-013-018-000 7237 PENTZ RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 050-040-093-000 1673 GINNY LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,887 050-052-049-000 1667 MULBERRY LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,837 050-052-102-000 1681 SWEETBRIER LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,687 050-060-087-000 0 QUAIL WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $8,350
050-081-039-000 1531 FOREST SERVICE RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $5,573.69 050-082-048-000 1611 TIMBER LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,787 050-082-083-000 1640 TIMBER WALK WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,337 050-090-025-000 1762 SPARKS DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,087 050-120-096-000 6885 LUNAR LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,087 050-120-145-000 6890 PENTZ RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $7,515 050-150-007-000 1337 TAYLOR LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,937 050-150-021-000 1456 MAYHEW LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $6,107 050-150-074-000 6526 HUMMINGBIRD LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,537 050-210-047-000 6294 VIRGINIA WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $6,188 050-280-020-000 6262 LANCASTER DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,212 050-330-038-000 6484 SIMON WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,114 050-340-038-000 1345 WAGSTAFF RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,644 050-420-021-000 1543 GATE LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,837 050-450-002-000 1682 PARADISEWOOD DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $7,515 051-040-070-000 6731 WOODLAND DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $5,487 051-050-087-000 6539 LUCKY JOHN RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,987 051-072-068-000 6229 WAGSTAFF RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 051-081-054-000 6379 GRAHAM RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,472 051-083-120-000 6368 GRAHAM RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,837 051-092-049-000 6240 OLIVER RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $6,571.45 051-103-012-000 8405 MONTNA DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,937 051-104-073-000 6611 QUAIL WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,372 051-104-149-000 8605 STIRAS WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,987 051-104-151-000 8619 STIRAS WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $9,185 051-120-004-000 919 WAGGONER RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $7,097.50 051-120-046-000 0 LUCKY JOHN RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,687 051-120-069-000 985 WAGGONER RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $8,350 051-142-008-000 6367 BERKSHIRE WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,588 051-144-001-000 6408 DIAMOND AVE, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,987 051-144-009-000 6345 OAK WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $8,314.93 051-145-017-000 6319 AZALEA LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,086 051-146-023-000 6357 TABERNACLE LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $6,680 051-164-047-000 1071 BILLE RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,157 051-172-047-000 6278 AZALEA LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,305 101
051-180-045-000 406 VALLEY VIEW DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,207 051-190-109-000 0 VALLEY VIEW DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,287 051-190-110-000 122 VALLEY VIEW DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,187 051-250-055-000 380 BOW HUNTER LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,087 051-250-061-000 3960 NEAL RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,187 051-260-012-000 219 PRINCETON CIR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,087 051-330-014-000 226 REDBUD DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,787 052-012-064-000 6100 RIPLEY LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,407 052-012-065-000 6102 RIPLEY LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,587 052-031-124-000 605 VALLEY VIEW DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 052-033-011-000 6020 CRESTVIEW DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $6,167 052-033-015-000 6032 CRESTVIEW DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $6,546.40 052-040-036-000 664 EDWARDS LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,337 052-110-010-000 484 BOQUEST BLVD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $6,680 052-150-010-000 802 VIOLET WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,237 052-150-014-000 802 WINDSOR DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,237 052-170-010-000 5935 OLIVER RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,967 052-182-024-000 529 HORSESHOE HILL DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $5,207 052-221-001-000 0 BIRCH ST, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,987
052-226-001-000 284 PEARSON RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,987 052-235-029-000 5553 SIERRA PARK DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 052-310-031-000 585 VALSTREAM DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,967 052-390-043-000 480 SUNSET DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,787 053-011-068-000 6352 TAHOE WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 053-011-101-000 6150 CORAL AVE, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $7,515 053-022-022-000 7500 SKYWAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $16,700
053-022-026-000 1010 BILLE RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,787 053-050-021-000 1012 CENTRAL PARK DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $5,987 053-060-005-000 903 CENTRAL PARK DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,087 053-060-032-000 839 CENTRAL PARK DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $8,350 053-110-018-000 991 MAPLE PARK DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,087 053-110-076-000 1073 ELLIOTT RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,287 053-110-081-000 1021 PLEASANT LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,687 053-110-087-000 0 PLEASANT RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,087 053-131-048-000 0 IDA LIN WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $8,350 053-132-055-000 5777 JUBILEE LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,087 053-150-180-000 1378 DELIA WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,062 053-162-079-000 6023 N LIBBY RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,737 053-162-080-000 6027 N LIBBY RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,537 053-170-073-000 1550 KAY CT, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,987 053-180-086-000 1651 LOG CABIN LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $5,987 053-210-015-000 5887 HAZEL WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,937 053-240-030-000 6347 PENTZ RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,437 053-240-042-000 6350 HAROLD LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,562 102
053-240-045-000 6339 HAROLD LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $7,932.50 053-260-055-000 1877 DEL RIO WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 053-272-072-000 5807 FICKETT LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,387 053-300-004-000 1313 DEODARA WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,287 053-330-113-000 5805 DEERPARK, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,037 053-330-148-000 1372 ELLIOTT RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,287 053-330-149-000 1376 ELLIOTT RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $6,346 054-010-052-000 829 PEARSON RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,987 054-030-014-000 5703 PARADISE AVE, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,487 054-030-025-000 5722 NEWMAN AVE, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,287 054-030-055-000 5677 SCOTTY LAKE DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,087 054-040-114-000 5708 SYDNEY LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,987 054-151-068-000 5460 NEWLAND RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $9,853 054-163-032-000 5583 BUTTE VIEW TERR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,287 054-171-113-000 0 RED OAK RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $8,082 054-172-032-000 0 EDGEWOOD LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,937 054-181-032-000 1387 N-B LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $11,690 054-182-045-000 1438 TONI DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,487 054-191-046-000 5431 T. J. WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,837 054-191-077-000 1395 KERR LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,687
054-192-095-000 1424 DOTTIE LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,537 054-202-043-000 5393 BREEZEWOOD DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $6,167 054-210-038-000 5888 PENTZ RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,712 054-210-115-000 5721 CHANEY LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,737 054-220-021-000 0 PENTZ RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987
054-240-063-000 2269 STEARNS RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,237 054-260-031-000 1899 DRENDEL CIR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,737 054-310-013-000 5560 ANGEL DR, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,087 055-020-008-000 283 ROE RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $7,181
055-020-121-000 321 BURDEN TERR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,787 055-030-048-000 132 COAST RANGE LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,087 055-050-069-000 72 SEAMAN LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,787
055-050-077-000 3565 LASSEN RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,187 055-090-029-000 3272 NEAL RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,467
055-112-050-000 780 ROE RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $4,862
055-180-068-000 5100 WARNKE DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,987 055-201-046-000 1569 SUNNY ACRES RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $5,387 055-211-061-000 5277 S LIBBY RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,967 055-212-042-000 1425 CARROLL LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,487 055-220-020-000 1342 BENNETT RD, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,237 055-270-030-000 2352 STEARNS RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,237 055-330-007-000 2012 HILLPARK LN, PARADISE CA 95969 $2,987 055-440-001-000 4974 COUNTRY CLUB DR, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,887 055-470-003-000 2384 TOKAY CT, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $2,887 103
055-470-005-000 2388 TOKAY CT, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $4,337 055-520-085-000 5211 ROYAL CANYON LN, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $3,737 052-340-031-000 726 WINDING WAY, PARADISE CA 95969 $3,237 052-033-024-000 0 OLIVER RD, PARADISE CA 95969 Y $6,546.40 TOTAL $617,400.87
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 6(d)
ORIGINATED BY: Tony Lindsey, Community Development Director – Building & Code Enforcement
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
Scott Huber, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Designation of Two Town Council Members to Serve on the Exceptions Committee in accordance with Ordinance No. 624
LONG-TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
Yes – Tier 1 Fuels Management Plan
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Designate two Town Council members to serve on the Exceptions Committee in accordance with Town Ordinance No. 624; or,
2. Provide alternative directions to town staff.
Background:
On February 11, 2025, the Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 624, amending the Town’s Defensible Space and Hazardous Fuel Management regulations. A key provision of this ordinance included the establishment of an Exceptions Committee to address unique or extraordinary circumstances where strict compliance with the ordinance may not be feasible or appropriate.
Analysis:
To implement the provisions of Ordinance No. 624 – Defensible Space and Hazardous Fuel Management – and to ensure a fair and transparent process for reviewing exception requests, the Town Council must designate two Council members to serve on the Exceptions Committee.
Pursuant to Section 8.58.065 of Ordinance No. 624, the Committee shall consist of two Town Council members responsible for reviewing written requests for exceptions submitted by property owners. These requests must include any necessary data and supporting documentation as specified by the Committee. The designated Council members will evaluate whether the requests arise from extraordinary circumstances and, if merited, refer them to the full Town Council for review and potential approval at the next available Council meeting.
Financial Impact:
No direct fiscal impact is associated with the Town Council members' designation to the Exceptions Committee.
Attachment:
1. Ordinance No. 624 Exceptions Committee Request Form
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Town of Paradise - Fire Prevention Division
ORDINANCE No. 624
EXCEPTIONS COMMITTEE REQUEST FORM
Defensible Space / Hazardous Fuel Management Ordinance
Applicant Information
Name:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Property Address (if different):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Property Details
Parcel Size (acres):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Use:
[ ] Residential
[ ] Vacant
[ ] Commercial
[ ] Other: __________
Structures on Property:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
If yes, list structure types and distances from property lines:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Requested Exception
Town Ordinance Standard:
[ ] Parcels less than 1.5 acres are required to provide a fuel break to include the entire property. [ ] Parcels greater than 1.5 acres are required to maintain a 50-foot fuel break from the property line around the perimeter and 100-foot fuel break from any structure.
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Town of Paradise - Fire Prevention Division
ORDINANCE 624
EXCEPTIONS COMMITTEE REQUEST FORM
Defensible Space / Hazardous Fuel Management Ordinance
Describe the nature of your request and justification:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supporting Documentation (required)
- Site plan showing parcel boundaries, existing structures, vegetation, and requested exception areas - Photographs of affected areas
- Any applicable professional reports (e.g., arborist, biologist, engineer) Applicant Statement
I certify that the information provided in this request is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this request will be reviewed by the Town's Exceptions Committee, and approval is not guaranteed.
Signature:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Office Use Only
Date Received:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reviewed By:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Site Visit Conducted:
[ ] Yes -- Date : _________
[ ] No
Committee Decision:
[ ] Approved
[ ] Denied
[ ] Approved with Conditions
Comments/Conditions:
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 6(e)
ORIGINATED BY: Colette Curtis, Recovery and Economic
Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Jim Goodwin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Downtown Plan Phase 3 Working Group Council
Appointment
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
Yes
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Appoint two Council Members to serve on the Working Group for the Downtown Plan Phase 3.
Background:
The 2019 Long Term Community Recovery Plan was completed by Urban Design Associates (UDA) and identified 39 recovery projects which serve as the foundation of our recovery activities.
One of the projects in this plan identifies a walkable downtown, as well as supporting mom and pop businesses, and promoting diverse businesses, amenities, and events.
In Spring 2024, Town Council issued a moratorium on residential building permit issuance in the Downtown area, in order to create a plan to ensure the vision of our community as identified in the 2019 Long Term Community Recovery Plan could be realized. Phase 1 of the Downtown Plan, created by UDA, reduced the size of the moratorium area. Phase 2 of the Plan, completed in Fall 2024, also by UDA, identified certain zoning changes which were later adopted by the Planning Commission and Council, as well as ideas for temporary events and longer-term activations that could increase the development of Downtown Paradise.
In March 2025, Council approved the contract with Urban Design Associates (UDA) to complete Phase 3 of the Plan which includes the following deliverables:
1. Create a working group consisting of two Council members, Town Staff, and representatives from local commercial banking, downtown business owners, the Chamber of Commerce, local development community, Realtors, and others.
2. Conduct site visits to other applicable activations for insight.
3. Conduct community outreach to solicit input from the community through an online survey and open house.
4. Document the findings for these efforts.
5. Present a strategic plan to council which will include 1-, 3-, and 5-year measurable steps and a menu of potential actions.
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Analysis:
In order to move forward with the first deliverable, Council must appoint two members to serve on the working group. This group will begin meeting in the second half of June, and regularly over the summer to provide input on the Phase 3 plan.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for this item.
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Town of Paradise
Council Agenda Summary
Date: June 10, 2025
Agenda Item: 6(f)
ORIGINATED BY: Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
REVIEWED BY: Crystal Peters, Human Resources & Risk
Management Director
SUBJECT: Modification to Employment Contract with Town Manager
LONG TERM
RECOVERY PLAN:
No
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Consider approving the Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Town of Paradise and James Goodwin; or
2. Provide alternative direction. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Background:
The employee benefits listed in the employment contract with the Town Manager references and incorporates the same level of benefits as that offered to the Management Group MOU. The benefits of that group were amended at the Council Meeting held on May 28, 2025. CalPERS does not allow a bargaining unit of 1 person, so it is necessary to modify the employment contract to include the new benefits offered to the Management Group in the Town Manager’s employment contract. Council directed the Town Attorney to bring this matter back for consideration by the Council.
Analysis:
The prior medical cap offered to employees placed the Town at a competitive disadvantage for attracting and retaining employees. Recently, the Town Council agreed that the disproportionate burden of increases placed on employees should be revisited and more appropriately shared between the Town and the employees. On May 28, 2025, the Town Council approved the Memoranda of Understanding (“MOU”) for the each of the bargaining units.
The Town Manager’s employment contract references and incorporates the same level of benefits as offered to the Management Group MOU as they existed prior to the May 28, 2025 amendment.
As a result of this modification to the Management Group MOU, the benefits contractually offered to the Town Manager would not be acceptable to CalPERS because it would result in a bargaining unit of one person. As a result, the Town Council directed the Town Attorney to prepare this contract amendment for consideration by the Council.
Financial Impact:
Nominal increase in the cost of the agreement.
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AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF PARADISE AND JAMES GOODWIN
This Amendment, dated June 10, 2025, is to the Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) effective July 11, 2023, between the Town of Paradise (“Town”) and James Goodwin. (“Goodwin”).
In consideration of the terms and conditions herein, the Town and Goodwin agree that the Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. Exhibit B of the July 11, 2023, Agreement is replaced with the June 10, 2025 version of Exhibit B that is attached to this Amendment to the Agreement and is incorporated by reference.
2. Conflicts between this Amendment to the Agreement and the Agreement shall be controlled by this Amendment. All other provisions within the Agreement not modified by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.
TOWN OF PARADISE
Steve Crowder, Mayor James Goodwin
Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott E. Huber, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT “B”
TOWN MANAGER BENEFITS
In accordance with the current Management Group MOU, adopted June 14, 2022, and amended on May 28, 2025, benefits under the Employee Agreement shall be as follows:
Vacation with 0-4 years of service = 120 hours, maximum 3X annual accrual. Sick leave accrual = 8 hours per month, maximum accrual 1,500 hours. Holidays = 11 standard + 2 floating holiday.
Administrative Leave = 120 hours.
Bereavement Leave = 3 days paid; 2 days unpaid.
Long Term Disability Insurance = 2/3 base salary, up to a maximum. Life Insurance coverage = $150,000.
Dental Insurance = 80% (Town) and 20% (Employee) premium share. Any increase in the dental plan premium below 9.99% will be shared 80(employer)/20(employee). Any increase amount for the dental plan premium rate above 10% will be shared 50/50. Vision Insurance = 80% (Town) and 20% (Employee) premium share. Health Insurance = Town agrees to pay monthly a portion of the premiums for a medical plan, up to, but not exceeding the following amounts effective following approval of the CalPERS Health Resolution by the Town of Paradise Town Council, and the subsequent CalPERS Health Contract change date, which is on the first day of the second month in which the resolution is filed and received by CalPERS, the Town agrees to pay monthly a portion of the premiums for a medical plan equal to 80% Town share, 20% employee split of the PERS Gold Basic monthly insurance premium rate. PERS Retiree Medical in accordance with PERS Resolution for Management Group. PERS Retirement formula in accordance with Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) eligibility. PEPRA PERS miscellaneous members are eligible for the 2% at 62 PERS plan with 3-year final compensation averaging.
In the event that the Management Group MOU is amended in the future related to any of the benefits listed above, the amendments shall apply to this Agreement.
Benefits Unique to Town Manager Contract:
Car allowance = $125 per month
Town provided cell phone.
The Town shall provide a Deferred Compensation Plan and contribute on a matching basis, up to three percent (3%), to Goodwin’s Deferred Compensation Plan. One-time credit starting balance of 40 hours of vacation. One-time credit starting balance of 40 hours of sick leave. 112