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  2. Government

    1. City Council
    2. City Services Academy
    3. Commissions & Boards
    4. Departments
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Clerk
      3. City Manager
      4. Community Development
      5. Finance
      6. Fire
      7. Human Resources
      8. Information Technology
      9. Library
      10. Parks and Recreation
      11. Police
      12. Public Works
    5. Elections
    6. History of San Mateo
    7. Municipal Code
    8. Public Meetings
    9. Sister City
    10. Who to Call
    11. Organizational Vision
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  3. Community

    1. Art and Recreation
      1. Activities & Camps
      2. Age-Friendly San Mateo
      3. Art In Public Places
        1. Art in Public Places Gallery
          1. Sam Francis
          2. The Juggler
          3. El Camino Mural
          4. Castelo & Limbs
          5. Two and a Half
          6. San Mateo Bridge
          7. Gathering
          8. Sparrow
          9. Triumvirate
          10. Fence Views
          11. Synthesis
          12. Falling Slabs
          13. Three Big Red Poppies
          14. Reflections
          15. Guiding Stars
          16. Union of Minds
          17. Cal Water Drop
          18. Mirrored Labyrinth NY - for California
          19. Hillsdale Shopping Center Fountain
          20. Bee Bench & Garden
          21. Weeping Willow & Supernova
          22. Occam's Razor
          23. Dandelions Istanbul
          24. Kneeling Man
          25. Olympic Wannabes
          26. Mosaic Entry Arch
          27. Pandemic Healing Art Wall
          28. Wave
          29. Pomegranate Branches
        2. City Hall Exhibits
        3. Main Library Gallery Exhibit
        4. Resources & Websites
      4. Parks and Picnic Areas
      5. Parks and Facilities
    2. Community Activities
      1. 101st Airborne Adopted Unit
        1. History of Troop Adoption
        2. Media Coverage
        3. Messages from the Troops
        4. Photos & Video from 50th Anniversary
      2. Adopt-A-Drain
      3. Citywide Yard Sale
        1. Donation Agencies (pdf)
        2. Recycling, Compost and Garbage
        3. RecycleWorks Quick Resources
        4. Sustainability
        5. Yard Sale Tips (pdf)
        6. 12 Most In-Demand Yard Sale Items
      4. Fallen Heroes Memorial
      5. Library Events
      6. Special Events
      7. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. Adopt-A-Drain
        2. Citywide Volunteer Application
        3. Spotlight on Service
        4. Other Non-Profit Volunteer Opportunities
        5. Volunteer Policies & Procedures
    3. Parking and Transit
      1. Get Around! Senior Transportation Program
      2. Downtown Parking Permits
      3. Parking in San Mateo
      4. Residential Parking Permits
      5. Safe Streets San Mateo
      6. Slow for Students
    4. Safe Neighborhoods
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
      3. Neighborhood Associations
        1. Map of HOAs
        2. View HOA Listings
        3. San Mateo United Homeowners Association
      4. Neighborhood Watch
      5. Sign-Up for Safety Alerts
    5. Community Resources
      1. Channel San Mateo
      2. Child Care Resources
      3. Child Protective Ordinance
        1. Ordinance Summary
        2. Certificate of Agency Compliance Form
        3. Child Abuse Prevention Training
        4. Fingerprint & Criminal Background Check
        5. Ordinance - Chapter 10.65
      4. Housing Programs
      5. Police Activities League
      6. Sustainability
        1. Building Electrification Resources
        2. Climate Action Plan
          1. CAP Progress Updates
          2. 2020 CAP Development 
        3. Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
        4. Electric Leaf Blower Rebate
        5. Electrify San Mateo
        6. Energy
        7. Green Infrastructure Plan
        8. Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
        9. Past Presentations
        10. Peninsula Clean Energy
        11. Plans and Policies
        12. Reach Codes
        13. Recycling, Compost and Garbage
        14. Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission
        15. Transportation
        16. Water Conservation
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  4. Business

    1. Bids and Proposals
    2. Business Associations
    3. Business License
    4. Starting a Business
    5. Commercial Property Search
    6. Development Activity
    7. Economic Development
    8. Minimum Wage
    9. Outdoor Dining
    10. Parking Permits
    11. Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance
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  5. Services

    1. Building Permits
    2. Business License
    3. Clean Water Program
    4. Electric, Gas, Water
    5. Fire Inspections
    6. Garbage, Hazardous Waste & Recycling
    7. Housing Programs
    8. Library Services
    9. Maps (GIS)
    10. Online Applications and Services
    11. Picnic Reservations
    12. Police Activities League (PAL)
    13. Public Records Request
    14. Recreation Registration
    15. Sandbags
    16. Search Legislative Records Portal
    17. Sewer & Wastewater
    18. Streets & Sidewalks
    19. Street Sweeping
    20. Traffic
    21. Tree Services
    22. Vacation House Check Request
    23. County Services
      1. Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates
      2. Divorce & Separation
      3. Court Services
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  6. I Want to

    1. Apply or Register
      1. Bids or Proposals
      2. Building Permits
      3. Business Licenses
      4. Find a Job with the City
      5. Online Permit Application
      6. Parking Permits
      7. Recreation Classes
    2. Report
      1. Crime Online
      2. Fire Hazards
      3. Problem or Issue
    3. Request or Reserve
      1. Building Inspections
      2. Today's Building Inspections
      3. Fire Inspections
      4. Picnic Area Reservations
      5. Request a Public Record
      6. Tree Work or Removal
    4. Participate
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Fallen Heroes Memorial
      3. General Plan Update
      4. Housing Element
      5. Neighborhood Watch
      6. Prepare for Emergencies
      7. Speak Up San Mateo
      8. Volunteer Opportunities
    5. Stay Informed
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Contact the City
      3. COVID-19 Updates
      4. Follow Us on Social Media
      5. Neighborhood Crime Maps
      6. Sign-up for Email Updates
      7. Watch Public Meetings
      8. What's Happening in Development
    6. ADA Accommodation Information
    7. COVID-19 Updates
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Contact the City
      1. By Department
      2. Community Complaint/Compliment Form
      3. Online Applications and Forms
      4. Passport Services (Main Library)
      5. Chinese
      6. Local, County, State & Federal Phone Numbers
      7. en Español
        1. ABOGADO DE LA CIUDAD
        2. ADMINISTRADOR DE LA CIUDAD
        3. BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE SAN MATEO
        4. DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO
        5. DEPARTAMENTO DE BOMBEROS
        6. DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICIA
        7. DEPARTMENTO DE SERVICIOS PUBLICOS
        8. GUIA DE GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE SAN MATEO
        9. PARQUES Y RECREACIONES
        10. RECURSOS HUMANOS
        11. SECRETARIO DE LA CIUDAD
        12. SERVICIOS A NEGOCIOS
    2. Media Inquiries
    3. Sign up for more email topics!
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  8. Public Safety Information & Services

    1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
    2. Emergency Preparedness Resources
    3. Fire Department
    4. Fire Protection & Life Safety Division
    5. Report a Fire Hazard
    6. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
    7. Neighborhood Watch Program
    8. Online Crime Reporting
    9. Office of Emergency Services
    10. Police Department
    11. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
      1. California COVID-19 Website
      2. COVID-19 Testing
      3. State Rental Assistance
      4. Vaccine Information
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  9. Permits & Business License

    1. Building Permits
    2. Business License
    3. Fire Safety Permits
    4. Online Permit Center
    5. Parking Permits
    6. Picnic Reservations
    7. Planning Resources
    8. Public Works Permits
    9. Tree Permits
    10. Zoning & Ordinances
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  10. Volunteer and Engage

    1. Email Notifications
    2. Homeowner and Neighborhood Associations
    3. Neighborhood Watch
    4. Social Media
    5. Speak-up San Mateo
    6. Stay Informed
    7. Volunteer Source
    8. Who to Call
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