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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. 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
        2. City Hall Exhibits
        3. Main Library Gallery Exhibit
        4. Resources & Websites
      3. Parks and Picnic Areas
      4. 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. Library Events
      4. Special Events
      5. 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. Local Transportation
      4. Parking in San Mateo
      5. Residential Parking Permits
    4. Safe Neighborhoods
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Neighborhood Associations
        1. Map of HOAs
        2. View HOA Listings
        3. San Mateo United Homeowners Association
        4. Annual Outstanding Home Maintenance Awards
      3. Neighborhood Watch
      4. 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 Update
        2. Green Infrastructure Plan
        3. Energy
        4. Mandatory Green Building Measures
          1. Mandatory Green Building Measures (2016 Code Cycle)
        5. Past Presentations
        6. Peninsula Clean Energy
        7. Plans and Policies
        8. Recycling, Compost and Garbage
        9. Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission
        10. Transportation
        11. 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 Permit
    10. Parking Permits
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  5. Services

    1. Building Permits
    2. Business License
    3. Electric, Gas, Water
    4. Fire Inspections
    5. Garbage, Hazardous Waste & Recycling
    6. Housing Programs
    7. Library Services
    8. Maps (GIS)
    9. Passports
    10. Picnic Reservations
    11. Police Activities League (PAL)
    12. Public Records Request
    13. Recreation Registration
    14. Sandbags
    15. Sewer & Wastewater
    16. Streets & Sidewalks
    17. Street Sweeping
    18. Traffic
    19. Tree Services
    20. Vacation House Check Request
    21. 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. Parking Permits
      6. Passport Services
      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. Neighborhood Watch
      3. Speak Up San Mateo
      4. Prepare for Emergencies
      5. Volunteer Opportunities
    5. Stay Informed
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Contact the City
      3. Follow Us on Social Media
      4. Neighborhood Crime Maps
      5. Sign-up for Email Updates
      6. Watch City Council Meetings
      7. What's Happening in Development
    6. ADA Accommodation Information
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Contact the City
      1. By Department
      2. Community Complaint/Compliment Form
      3. Holiday Schedule
      4. Online Applications and Forms
      5. Passport Services (Main Library)
      6. Chinese
      7. Local, County, State & Federal Phone Numbers
      8. 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
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  8. Public Safety Information & Services

    1. Crime Prevention & Safety Tips
    2. Emergency Preparedness Resources
    3. Neighborhood Watch Program
    4. Online Crime Reporting
    5. Report a Fire Hazard
    6. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
    7. Fire Department
    8. Fire Protection & Life Safety Division
    9. Office of Emergency Services
    10. Police Department
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  9. Permits & Business License

    1. Building Permits
    2. Business License
    3. Fire Safety Permits
    4. Parking Permits
    5. Picnic Reservations
    6. Planning Resources
    7. Public Works Permits
    8. Tree Permits
    9. 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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