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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. True North
          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. 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
      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
    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
      7. Safe Routes to School
    4. Safe Neighborhoods
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. El Niño and King Tides: What to Know This Winter
      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. Climate Action Plan
          1. CAP Progress Updates
          2. 2020 CAP Development 
        2. Electric Leaf Blower Rebate
        3. Electrify San Mateo
          1. Building Electrification Resources
          2. Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
        4. Energy
          WestLight Energy
        5. Reach Codes
        6. Recycling, Compost and Garbage
          Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
        7. Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission
        8. Water Conservation
        9. Climate Adaptation Plan for Sea Level Rise (Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plan)
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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
    12. Economic Development Workplan
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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. My San Mateo - Online Service Request Portal & Mobile App
    11. Online Applications and Resources
    12. Picnic Reservations
    13. Police Activities League (PAL)
    14. Public Records Request
    15. Recreation Registration
    16. Sandbags
    17. Search Legislative Records Portal
    18. Sewer & Wastewater
    19. Streets & Sidewalks
    20. Street Sweeping
    21. Traffic
    22. Tree Services
    23. Vacation House Check Request
    24. 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
      8. Special Community Events Permit
    2. Report
      1. Crime Online
      2. Fire Hazards
      3. Problem or Issue
    3. Request or Reserve
      1. Building Inspections
      2. Fire Inspections
      3. Online Service Requests
      4. Picnic Area Reservations
      5. Request a Public Record
      6. Special Community Events Permit
      7. Today's Building Inspections
      8. 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. Current Development Projects
      4. El Niño and King Tides: What to Know This Winter
      5. Follow Us on Social Media
      6. Neighborhood Crime Maps
      7. Sign-up for Email Updates
      8. Transportation Safety
      9. Watch Public Meetings
    6. ADA Accommodation Information
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  7. Feature Links

    1. 06-07-2004 Resolution Approving a Procedure for Determination on Protests for Public Projects
    2. Contact the City
      1. My San Mateo Online Service Request Portal
      2. By Department
      3. Chinese
      4. Local, County, State & Federal Phone Numbers
      5. 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
    3. DID YOU KNOW? There are more email topics you can subscribe to!
    4. My San Mateo - Online Service Request Portal
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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. Neighborhood Watch Program
    7. Online Crime Reporting
    8. Office of Emergency Services
    9. Police Department
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  9. Permits & Business License

    1. Building Permits
    2. Business License
    3. Events Permits
      1. Entertainment Permit
      2. Special Community Events Permit
        1. Special Community Events Permit Guide and Application
        2. Special Community Events Permit Application Only
    4. Fire Safety Permits
    5. Online Permit Center
    6. Parking Permits
    7. Picnic Reservations
    8. Planning Resources
    9. Public Works Permits
    10. Tree Permits
    11. 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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