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Council members said the new rule is intended to improve consumer protection and give the town and prosecutors clearer records when problems arise. The resolution requires permit holders to provide subcontractor names and license numbers at inspections; staff will check licensure and insurance records against state databases. If required verification is not provided on site or cannot be validated, staff may issue stop‑work orders or take enforcement actions.

The measure passed as Resolution No. 2025‑66. At the same meeting the council formed an ad hoc committee to develop additional steps and asked staff to return within two months with recommendations. Council also voted to direct staff to prepare a scope of work and cost estimate for an independent audit of building‑department practices; the council will consider whether to commission such an audit after reviewing estimated cost and scope.

Supporters said the changes will make it harder for unlicensed or out‑of‑area operators to evade responsibility. Several homeowners described long lists of defects in recently purchased homes and said they had trouble finding anyone responsible for repairs. Contractors who spoke urged procedures that avoid large, permanent cost increases for honest builders and suggested practical verification steps such as lien releases, canceled checks and documentary evidence tied to inspections.

The council and staff emphasized the new policy is part of an ongoing, iterative approach: procedures will be adjusted as staff and the ad hoc committee identify problems and practical implementation issues. Town officials said the policy mirrors state enforcement standards but does not replace criminal or civil remedies managed by outside authorities.

Council action summary: the resolution was approved by roll call; staff will implement verification at inspections, convene the ad hoc group and return with a proposed scope and budget for an independent audit for council consideration.

For residents: town staff said they will publish clear instructions about what documentation inspectors will request and will post contact information for a dedicated land‑coordination/inspection hotline. The town also said staff will photograph inspections and keep a running record to support enforcement and future audits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Paradise Town Council Meeting 8.12.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Paradise Town Council voted to adopt a subcontractor‑verification policy requiring permit holders to supply verified subcontractor information at inspections and to submit a verified subcontractor list before receiving a certificate of occupancy.","taxTitle","Paradise Town, Butte County, California","taxId",72377,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6485761,"Paradise staff previews sewer project update and special public meeting; materials available online",334,5051000,5385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5&start=5051&end=5385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5/thumbnail_5051000.jpg","/articles/6485761/California/Paradise-staff-previews-sewer-project-update-and-special-public-meeting-materials-available-online","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485761-18575e00245050653eaf69a3ee1324f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755743&Signature=iBTfzh--A4be41WCtJHcQIrVEpln4noUNVmsl3zfPzm6wH6Ff~uRWPwkqI3GHYDkG8q3EOFGF-eAOMUaFnu-hYgfE-h~hfR0ccdRJwcczS2xA-BIUF6uOq1CQp3D5hXRcd4tig6LUK6lEKxo8E19XlwPYe2y3kZhxtnm8v7H239t2IRXRuoWHqNcyRBWGyL69wvYMUWMRQ-iona62f1NbO2Dr8NQ~euRQO-rvtXw3TBATM4aJLP4mfn8hap0x1Gr8wN4P3CdvsWXzImiGlTc84WIfKYO0N8ABxoJ2Kighh~JDoZxN0tAWn2sYyQdIeqdvJMNE9HdLQIAQpfKeYKNlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works Director Mark Maddox provided a status update on the Paradise Sewer Project and reminded the public about a special council meeting scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, where the alternatives analysis and responses to public comments will be presented.

Maddox said project staff completed a sewer collection system site walk, toured the City of Biggs wastewater treatment facilities for comparison and completed cost estimates for project alternatives. He said the ad hoc committee has recommended a preferred alternative and staff continues to pursue funding avenues.

Materials for the project — including meeting flyers, the PowerPoint and the July 24 special‑meeting packet — are posted at paradisesewer.com. Maddox encouraged residents to review the materials, attend the special meeting and participate in the public discussion; staff will report back to council with formal direction requests following the meeting.

No council action was requested at the presentation. Maddox said staff is committed to advancing the project through environmental review, design, right‑of‑way and funding steps to deliver sewer infrastructure to support long‑term recovery.","Public works director Mark Maddox briefed council on recent progress for the Paradise Sewer Project, the alternatives analysis and public comment response, and invited residents to a special public meeting with materials posted at paradisesewer.com.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6485765,"Council approves ordinance allowing livestock on vacant AR‑3 and AR‑5 lots with administrative permits",866,10378000,11244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5&start=10378&end=11244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5/thumbnail_10378000.jpg","/articles/6485765/California/Council-approves-ordinance-allowing-livestock-on-vacant-AR3-and-AR5-lots-with-administrative-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485765-8f2aac3e5bafc66622870aeea79204d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755743&Signature=JL6eDMSoa-Obg-E2Y6f-Q4sECoK2lLW8h7FJDZhmGUbD5Fv7uwzRVQmWjqRs6T-Q~bnyowOIe5ZQjfbiZuDl6Q0Ys0Txtsl0EOgcdngIS1dfxkGXQKOUWsT-nHiB1qblZUbO5-mWbXktigILyJoH6sR~SbXDtqeqjTKfx~~iHJBEDgRtaBevDy0PEJJ1-fkBOOLhXpOsSaHmDmDb4uimnUy0IBjaPboKuJRcAv~ijv4krztDDKmD8X1aVD7imVqqIZRJ3E76W7KGUCesM-GM-D3ISNhTJSxOIQkQtF41rCXBsSJTEvmAUVYZ-NhOsTR47gVMOXcKNqF~vBPWdHklOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Paradise Town Council voted to introduce and adopt an amendment to Title 17 to allow livestock on vacant parcels zoned AR‑3 and AR‑5 (3‑acre and 5‑acre minimums) through an administrative permit. The ordinance also allows ag buildings on vacant residential parcels through use permits, relaxes the definition of private stables to cover more livestock types, and requires an animal management plan as a condition of administrative permits.

Staff said the ordinance preserves the existing right to keep livestock on a parcel with a residence by right and expands options for vacant properties, including a provision that treats an adjacent vacant AR parcel as a unified development if the owner lives on the neighboring lot, thereby avoiding the administrative permit requirement. The Planning Commission recommended approval after discussing predator issues and other public‑safety concerns.

In public comment the council heard supporters who said limited livestock helps rural lifestyles and food security, while opposition raised concerns about grazing plans, liabilities and the need for clear ministerial standards. At the hearing staff said the administrative permit is ministerial (using fixed standards) and not discretionary, and staff explained the town can revoke permits via public hearing in cases of habitual noncompliance.

Council voted to approve the ordinance introduction and subsequent adoption. Staff noted fees for the administrative permit and use permits (for ag buildings) and that standard building and survey requirements still apply for any structures.

Councilmembers said they wanted the ordinance to remain simple and implementable and emphasized remedies for habitual noncompliance, including referral to the planning commission for permit revocation.

The ordinance was approved by roll call; council directed staff to refine implementation materials and to post guidance for applicants on required plans and fees.","After a public hearing and Planning Commission recommendation, Paradise Town Council voted to amend zoning to allow livestock and certain ag buildings on vacant agricultural‑residential parcels (AR‑3 and AR‑5) with administrative permits; neighbors and proponents debated ministerial vs. discretionary review and compliance safeguards.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6485770,"Paradise Chamber reports on 'Welcome to the Ridge' TOT program; $45,000 in TOT funds supported marketing last year",507,3681000,4188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5&start=3681&end=4188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5/thumbnail_3681000.jpg","/articles/6485770/California/Paradise-Chamber-reports-on-Welcome-to-the-Ridge-TOT-program-45000-in-TOT-funds-supported-marketing-last-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485770-07ed7959b960ef9428d69963994d2f54/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755743&Signature=YkGymoVrAsEHjHlJP0S~ohzzg05YL3Z81OA0VyUXxGlT1xCKUBtOtgMblBRkD2M22bnv51hfc4kypBXk5FQ6OkDIsdnXldg1IIVWCav~8iZSSbLHZD1HKRZcy-ze8CjMfDcR4Ajw~jJTytx9zv88CU3J-q9k9HnzhReNBJTl2BlBzvdqR5mj6Db1j942g64~IwLv-OdBykBFVkaLk3oA8yi2bsRaQRAoYpM9mXIk4DvsYwxawLgJetXZU50zc5WBZbGqV6mH9Xj5xmoEJo1XOxNMay5tLk5dVJjk-oQavU7Z~0oi7Olxs3cVipKoLhRg3m6eQHGo0B8iQSkvlTHQPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Monica Nolan, CEO of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, presented the chamber’s annual report on the Welcome to the Ridge program, which the council funds using a portion of transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenues. Nolan said the program aims to promote tourism and encourage some visitors to consider moving to Paradise.

For the 07/01/2024–06/30/2025 program year the Chamber reported spending just over $54,000; $45,000 of that was paid with TOT funds (about 83% of the program budget for that year) and the remainder from private funds. The Chamber said roughly 70% of the budget was used for advertising; highlights included the Bridal Showcase during Johnny Appleseed Days, a paid search campaign that drove 12,689 website users for a short period and a showcase that generated 5,600 visitors on the event weekend. The Chamber reported anecdotal results: one open‑house weekend produced 11 escrows post‑event.

Looking ahead, the Chamber proposed a larger Welcome to the Ridge effort with a total budget of $200,000; TOT would make up roughly 22.5% of that proposed budget. The Chamber said it had hired Chartwell Agency for an “always on” marketing strategy and planned to prepare proactive talking points and press outreach tied to renewed interest in Paradise following media about the town.

Councilmembers asked about the connection between marketing and home sales; Nolan said the Chamber was working to better track and correlate advertising with real estate outcomes and that local realtors are featured on welcometotheridge.com. Several councilmembers praised the Chamber’s events and outreach and thanked the council for returning reinvested TOT funds to community groups.

Nolan said the Chamber produced printed collateral now in circulation, partnered with Placer AI to gather visitor demographic data and planned continued event tabling and social outreach. The Chamber noted staffing changes and consultant transitions during the program year but emphasized continued focus on promoting visitation and supporting rebuild efforts.

The presentation was for information; no council vote was required.","The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce reported to council on its 'Welcome to the Ridge' program, which used $45,000 in transient occupancy tax (TOT) funds in the most recent program year and spent roughly $54,000 overall; the Chamber seeks to continue and scale efforts in the coming year with a larger $200,000 program budget.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":80,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":83,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6485775,"Paradise unveils 'ParadiseWorks' land‑coordination plan for right‑of‑way buys linked to major road and trail projects",269,5320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575115-33305295fe9cf646f02011d3c47dfda5&start=5051&end=5320","/articles/6485775/California/Paradise-unveils-ParadiseWorks-landcoordination-plan-for-rightofway-buys-linked-to-major-road-and-trail-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485775-93f20292ae2990ce9231e570c240a83f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755743&Signature=NDoIyiwLfDk776ncpzOjF0KY6aXdVfXB-ADkv6QAVHKezf~eJblBSUmiQnxxzcKo6TYUcS3pA4~5lKfBz60u0Qr6S0vHE2LqG33TJxFeR7j-O6Ep0pVeXMr8EwDK6YlM3LasrYjEih~M6J7QythGmwnpWTdjkBz013i5mxHuvuw0jWx6SfUnscmh78ZsFe~iHNv17AechGJ9iwiPJfn~KsAiVYiy4zh0rGTbIJLDBmQNeDN23Y4U2uZzgcIlGrxlcn69xecmzcalxOLqtIG~iZKj1zjC~sjf80L6qJR2Kj3PFszc2GgdBS-mpw8LuaILJRc51LK0M70FbggQf8f~vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff laid out a land‑coordination plan — branded internally as the “ParadiseWorks Land Coordination Team” — to manage voluntary easements, temporary construction easements and, only as a last resort, permanent acquisitions for forthcoming capital projects. Staff said the emphasis will be on partnership with property owners and transparent communications as the projects move from design to right‑of‑way work.

Mark Maddox, Public Works Director, and consultants from Docken, Jacobs and Coastland described a pipeline of projects tied to the town’s capital improvement program that may require property access: Pence Road (Pearson to Skyway widening with a center two‑way left turn lane, bike/ped improvements and a signal), Skyway corridor improvements, Neil Road multi‑use pathway and a railroad‑extension roadway project between Edgewood and Clark. Staff estimated roughly $20.5 million in right‑of‑way phase work across roughly a dozen near‑term projects; work includes title reports, appraisals, negotiations and construction easements.

Consultants explained the difference among short‑term permits to enter, temporary construction easements, permanent easements and fee acquisitions, and said most needs will be minor frontage adjustments, drainage easements or temporary access for staging. Staff emphasized a voluntary approach, independent appraisal and fair‑market compensation; they said eminent domain is a legal tool but an option of last resort and would require council approval.

Staff previewed an outreach approach with project flyers, frequently asked questions, field meetings and a single “ParadiseWorks” brand so property owners can recognize official communications. For the Pence Road project staff estimated about 200 fronting parcels could be affected on a corridor that mixes older dedications with parcels lacking modern setbacks. Staff said construction‑related replacement of landscaping, fencing and driveways would be included in project budgets where acquisitions are needed and that most right‑of‑way expenditures are grant‑eligible and would be reimbursed by project funding.

Councilmembers asked whether project designs could be modified to reduce acquisition needs; staff said design exceptions and alternatives can be considered but changes may affect funding and project scope. Officials urged early, in‑person outreach and pledged to record and publish all contact and offers.

Staff did not request an immediate decision but asked for public input and said future parcel‑by‑parcel right‑of‑way offers will come back to council for approval as required by law and funding agreements.","Town staff described a new land coordination team to negotiate voluntary easements and limited acquisitions for upcoming road, bike‑path and drainage projects and forecast about $20.5 million in right‑of‑way costs for several near‑term capital projects.","actionData","errors"]

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