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  2. Government

    1. City Council
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    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. Municipal Code
    7. Public Meetings
    8. Who to Call
    9. Organizational Vision
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  3. Community

    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
      1. Drain Photo Contest Results
    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. Mirrored Labyrinth NY- for California
        15. Guiding Stars
        16. Union of Minds
        17. Cal Water Drop
      2. City Hall Exhibits
      3. Main Library Gallery Exhibit
      4. Resources & Websites
    4. Channel San Mateo Live Stream
    5. Child Care Resources
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. Community Emergency Response Team
    9. Get Around! Senior Transportation Program
    10. Local Transportation Options
      1. Bike Information
        1. Featured Bike Routes
        2. Using Public Transit with your Bike
        3. Information Sources
      2. Commuter Information
        1. Commuter Shuttle
        2. Mass Transit
        3. Try Transit for Free
      3. Downtown Parking
        1. Downtown Parking Management Plan
      4. Taxicab Services
    11. History of San Mateo
      1. Historical Pictures
    12. Housing Programs
    13. Libraries
    14. Neighborhood Associations
      1. Map of HOAs
      2. View HOA Listings
      3. San Mateo United Homeowners Association
      4. Annual Outstanding Home Maintenance Awards
    15. Neighborhood Watch
    16. Parking in San Mateo
    17. Parks and Facilities
    18. Police Activities League (PAL)
    19. Recreation Activities & Camps
    20. Sister City
      1. Sister City Ambassador Exchange Program
    21. Special Events
    22. Sustainability
      1. Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission
      2. Climate Action Plan
        1. CAP Progress Updates
        2. 2020 CAP Update
      3. Green Infrastructure Plan
      4. Energy
        1. Technology Solutions
      5. Transportation
      6. Water Conservation
      7. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
      8. Peninsula Clean Energy
      9. Mandatory Green Building Measures
        1. Green Building Measures (2019 Code Cycle)
      10. Plans and Policies
      11. Past Presentations
    23. Volunteer Opportunities
      1. Adopt-A-Drain
      2. Citywide Volunteer Application
      3. Current Opportunities
      4. Spotlight on Service
        1. 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Honorees
      5. Volunteers in Action!
      6. Volunteer Policies & Procedures
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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
      1. Downtown Opportunity Sites RFP
    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 for a Business License
    2. Apply for a City Job
    3. Apply for a Passport
    4. Apply for a Building Permit
    5. Apply for a Parking Permit
    6. Contact the City
    7. Follow City Social Media
    8. Join Neighborhood Watch
    9. Prepare for Emergencies
    10. Register for a Recreation Class
    11. Remove a Tree
    12. Report a Crime Online
    13. Report a Fire Hazard
    14. Report an Issue
    15. Request a Building Inspection
    16. Request a Public Record
    17. Reserve a Picnic Area
    18. Schedule a Fire Inspection
    19. See ADA Accommodation Information
    20. See Agendas & Minutes
    21. See Bids or Proposals
    22. See Neighborhood Crime Maps
    23. See What's Happening in Development
    24. Sign-up for Email Updates
    25. See Today's Building Inspections
    26. Volunteer
    27. Watch City Council Meetings
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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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