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    1. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. City Council Policies
      3. Campaign Reports
      4. Council Calendars
      5. Council Priorities
      6. Meeting Schedule
      7. Streaming Video
      8. Mayor Carmen Montano
      9. Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo, Esq.
      10. Councilmember Evelyn Chua
      11. Councilmember Hon Lien
      12. Councilmember William Lam
    2. City Council Subcommittees
      1. Ad Hoc City Facility Naming Subcommittee
      2. Ad Hoc Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subcommittee
      3. Ad Hoc Main Street Revitalization Subcommittee
      4. Ad Hoc Odor Reduction Subcommittee
      5. City/School Collaborative Subcommittee
      6. Finance Subcommittee
      7. Housing Subcommittee
      8. Transportation Subcommittee
      9. Cannabis Subcommittee
        Cannabis Regulations and Outreach
      10. City Attorney Council Subcommittee
      11. City Council Rules Subcommittee
      12. Small Business Assistance Subcommittee
    3. Archived Committees
    4. Task Forces
      1. CEDAW Task Force
      2. Citizens Task Force on Water Rates
      3. Homelessness Task Force
      4. HOPE Task Force
    5. Master Plans & Reports
      1. Housing Element
      2. Metro Specific Plan
    6. Departments
      1. City Attorney
        Helpful Links
      2. City Clerk
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Commissions
        3. Elections
          1. Candidate Information
          2. 2024 Election
          3. 2022 Election
        4. Forms & Applications
        5. Open Government
        6. Public Records Request
        7. Records
          1. Candidate Campaign Finance Reports
          2. Filing Your Form 700 via Netfile
          3. Form 806 / Public Official Appointments (PDF)
          4. Milpitas Municipal Code
          5. Political Action Committee Reports
          6. Records Retention Schedule (PDF)
          7. Statement of Economic Interests – Form 700
        8. Resident Resources
        9. Milpitas Municipal Code
      3. City Manager
        1. About City Manager
        2. City Policies
        3. Media & Communications
          1. Press Releases
          2. Info Memos
          3. Milpitas Matters
          4. Milpitas Connected
        4. CMO Offices
          1. City Clerk
          2. Office of Building Safety
          3. Office of Housing
          4. Office of Economic Devt. & Strategic Initiatives
        5. Executive Team
          1. Assistant City Manager
          2. Public Information Officer
      4. Finance
        1. Budget & Financial Plans
        2. Business License Center
          1. Inform
          2. Apply
          3. Renew
          4. Business License Search
        3. Community Survey for Budget Planning
        4. Cost Allocation Plan
        5. Finance Subcommittee
        6. Finance Forms
        7. Financial Reports
        8. AB 2854 Reports
        9. Investment & Debt Management Policies
        10. Measure F Oversight Committee
        11. Minimum Wage
        12. Public Utilities
        13. Purchasing
          1. Bid Opportunities
          2. Bid Results
          3. Public Surplus
          4. Vendor Registration
        14. Transient Occupancy Tax
        15. Utility Payment Services
        16. Utility Rate Information
        17. User and Regulatory Fee Schedule
      5. Fire
        1. About Us
          1. About the Fire Department
          2. Recruitment
          3. EMS Medical Billing / Records Requests
          4. Fire Stations
          5. Organizational Structure (PDF)
        2. Fire Prevention
          1. About Fire Prevention
          2. Fire Fee Schedule (PDF)
          3. Hazardous Materials
            1. Hazardous Materials Permits
            2. Toxic Gases
            3. Underground Tanks
            4. Urban Runoff Program
            5. Forms & Documents
          4. Helpful Links
          5. Inspections
            1. Fee Schedules
            2. Forms & Guidelines
          6. Plan Review
            1. Forms & Guidelines
            2. Construction Permit Process
          7. Local Codes & Regulations
        3. Office of Emergency Management
          1. About the Office of Emergency Management
            1. Amateur Radio Emergency Service / Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
            2. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
            3. Emergency Operation Center
            4. Emergency Planning Documents
            5. Helpful Resources
          2. Emergency Preparedness
            1. Emergency Preparedness Resources
              AlertSCC
            2. Get Involved
              1. Community
              2. Links
            3. Get Prepared
              1. At Home
              2. Children
              3. Disabled / Special Need Persons
              4. Emergency Kit
              5. First Aid Kit
              6. Food
              7. Go-Bag
              8. Make a Plan
              9. Pets
              10. Seniors
              11. Water
            4. What To Do About...
              1. Earthquake
              2. Evacuation
              3. Fire
                1. Prepare Before a Fire
                2. What to do During a Fire
              4. Flooding
              5. Sanitation
              6. Shelter
              7. Sheltering In Place
              8. Terrorism
              9. Utilities
              10. Your Business
            5. Business Preparedness
          3. Emergency Alert & Warning System
          4. Helpful Resources
          5. Fire Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Programs
          1. Milpitas Fire Explorer Program
          2. Public Education Programs
            1. Career Days
            2. Fire Safety - Children Educational Tools
          3. Safely Surrendered Baby Law
          4. Sharps Disposal Program
          5. Fentanyl Awareness
      6. Human Resources
        1. Benefits
          1. Education
          2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
          3. Flexible Spending
          4. Health
          5. Income Protection
          6. Leave of Absence
          7. Qualifying Events
          8. Retirement
          9. Temporary Employees (PDF)
        2. Job Opportunities
          1. Employment Job Sites
          2. Government Jobs Portal Information
          3. Job Descriptions
          4. Subscribe For Job Alerts
          5. Internal Only Job Opportunities
        3. City of Milpitas Holiday Closures
        4. Classification & Compensation
        5. Employee / Labor Relations
        6. Organizational Chart (PDF)
      7. Information Technology
        1. Business Systems
        2. Geographic Information System (GIS)
        3. Helpdesk
        4. Infrastructure
        5. Senate Bill 272
      8. Office of Building Safety
        1. Building Safety
        2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
          1. Building Safety
          2. ADU Incentive Program
          3. ADU Monday Program
          4. ADU Resources
          5. Pre-Approved ADU Program
          6. Safe ADU Legalization Program
          7. Safe ADU AB2533 Fact Sheet
        3. Adopted Building & Municipal Codes
        4. Building Permits & Resources
          1. Building Safety
          2. Applications, Forms & Documents
          3. Design Guidelines
          4. Fee Schedules
          5. Online Permits
          6. Permits - Commercial
            1. Building Safety
            2. Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction
            3. Demolition Permits
            4. Equipment & Storage Rack Installation
            5. Foundation Only Permits
            6. Grading & Drainage
            7. Kiosk In Mall
            8. Miscellaneous Construction
            9. New Construction or Addition
            10. Occupancy Permits
            11. Request For New Or Change Of Address Numbers
            12. Re-Roof
            13. Signs
            14. Site Improvement
            15. Swimming Pool / Spa
            16. Temporary Building Permit Application
            17. Temporary Occupancy Permit Application
            18. Tenant Improvement
            19. Unreasonable Hardship Application
          7. Permits - Residential
            1. Building Safety
            2. Addition & Remodel
            3. Air Conditioning Installation
            4. Bathroom Remodel
            5. Demolition Permits
            6. Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
            7. Furnace/Heat Pump HVAC Installation
            8. Garage Conversion
            9. Grading & Drainage
            10. Kitchen Remodel
            11. Miscellaneous Construction
            12. New Residential Buildings
            13. Patio Cover / Enclosure
            14. Request For New Or Change Of Address Numbers
            15. Re-Roof
            16. Site Improvement
            17. Skylight & Window Installation
            18. Swimming Pool & Spa
            19. Water Heater Installation
          8. Policies
          9. Submittal Checklists
        5. Customer Satisfaction Survey
        6. Earthquake Program
        7. Green & Sustainability
          1. Building Safety
          2. CalGreen Mandatory Measures Checklists
          3. Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
            1. Building Safety
            2. Electrical Vehicle Charging System (Ventilation Not Required)
          4. Green Building in Milpitas
          5. Solar Panel (Photovoltaic)
          6. SolarAPP+
        8. Inspection Services
          1. Building Safety
          2. Schedule Inspection Online
          3. Schedule Inspection by Phone
          4. Special Inspections & Structural Observations
        9. One-Stop Permit Center
          1. Building Safety
          2. Online Plan Submittal
          3. Online Permitting System
          4. In-Person Counter Services
        10. Permit Center Service Hours
        11. Permit Reports
        12. Plan Review Services
        13. Record Research
      9. Office of Economic Devt. & Strategic Initiatives
        1. About
          1. Economic Development Home
          2. Development
            1. Bid Opportunities and Purchasing
            2. Business Resources
              1. Chamber of Commerce
              2. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
              3. Contractor Resources
              4. External Resources
              5. Minimum Wage
              6. Wage Theft Ordinance
            3. Permit and Land Use Resources
            4. Events
            5. Stay Informed
          3. Programs
        2. This Is Milpitas
          1. Demographics
          2. Development
          3. Industries
          4. Lifestyle
            1. Diverse Dining
            2. Great Mall of Milpitas
            3. McCarthy Ranch
            4. Outdoor Recreation
            5. Winery
            6. Explore Milpitas
          5. What is Happening in Milpitas
        3. Programs & Initiatives
          1. Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion
          2. Business Improvement District
          3. Innovation District
          4. Manufacturing Day
          5. Summer 2025 Microenterprise Assistance Program
          6. Small Business Spotlight
          7. Storefront Improvement Grant Program
          8. Business Resource Workshops
        4. Workforce Development
          1. Layoff Assistance Resources
          2. MyPlan Milpitas Workforce Recovery Program
          3. NOVAworks
      10. Office of Housing
        1. Affordable Housing Ordinance
        2. Affordable Housing Search Assistance
          1. Mobile Home Parks
          2. Rental Properties in Milpitas
        3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. CDBG Programs / Projects
          2. CDBG Plans / Reports
          3. CDBG Notices
        4. Frequently Asked Questions and Topics
          1. Assistance for Tenants & Landlords
          2. Below Market Rate (BMR) Homeownership Program
            BMR Program Basics
          3. Rent Review Ordinance
          4. What has the Office of Housing been working on lately?
        5. Housing Element
          Milpitas Housing Element
        6. Resources
          1. Fair Housing Services – Project Sentinel
          2. Foreclosure Information
          3. Rental Assistance Programs
        7. Senior Housing & Services
      11. Planning
        1. About Us
        2. Code Enforcement
          1. Animal Services
          2. Ordinance
          3. Report Violations
          4. Shopping Carts Retrieval Program
          5. Hearing Request Form
        3. Initiatives & Policies
          1. Multi-Unit Non-Smoking Policy
          2. Simple Mobile Access to Reliable Transit (SMART)
          3. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
        4. Plans
          1. Community & Citywide Plans
            1. Milpitas 2040 General Plan
            2. Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
            3. Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan (formerly Midtown Specific Plan)
          2. Comprehensive Zoning Update
          3. Housing Opportunity Districts (HOD)
          4. Innovation District Parks and Trails Master Plan
          5. Rediscover Main Street: Main Street Sense of Place Plan
        5. Resources
          1. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
          2. Applications and Checklists
            1. Senate Bill 9 (SB9)
            2. Special Event Permits
          3. Data & Maps
          4. Development Review Handbook
          5. Environmental Documents (CEQA)
          6. Fees & Methods of Payment
          7. Objective Design Standards (ODS)
          8. Milpitas Municipal Code: Title 11 (Zoning Code)
          9. Short-Term Rental
          10. Zoning Check for Businesses
      12. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Assembly Bill 481
            1. Controlled Equipment Report 2023
            2. Controlled Equipment Report 2024
          2. Department Policy Manual (PDF)
          3. History
          4. Services
        2. Divisions
          1. Records Division
            1. Records Online Request
            2. Traffic Accident Request
        3. Recruitment & Training
          1. Department Training
          2. Join Our Team
        4. Community
          1. Alarm Permits
          2. Commendations / Inquiries / Complaints
          3. Community Relations
            1. National Night Out (2025)
            2. Citizen Academy & Teen Academy
            3. Citizen Volunteer Program
            4. Neighborhood Watch
            5. Police Activity League (PAL)
            6. Police Explorers
            7. Ride Along Program
          4. Medical Cannabis Delivery Application
          5. Press Releases
            1. Milpitas Stabbing Investigation
            2. Officer Involved Shooting
          6. National Night Out (2025)
        5. Crime Prevention & Safety
          1. Anonymous Crime Tip
          2. File a Police Report
            1. File a Police Report (Español)
            2. File a Police Report (Vietnamese)
            3. File a Police Report (Chinese)
          3. Megan’s Law – Sexual Offender Map
          4. Safety Tips
          5. Traffic Complaint Form
          6. Vacation Home Check Request
        6. Transparency Portal
          1. Transparency Portal Home
          2. Annual Reports
          3. Community Relations
          4. Crime and Incident Data
            Offense and Arrest Summary Reports
          5. Diversity in the Workplace
          6. Employee Wellness
          7. Oversight and Accountability
          8. Department Policies
          9. Use of Force
      13. Public Works
        1. About Us
          1. Mission Statement
          2. Community Resources
            1. Animal Services
            2. Beautify Milpitas
            3. Incentive Corner
              1. Electric Vehicle Rebates
              2. Home Electrification and Energy Efficiency Rebates
              3. Water Conservation Rebates
              4. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Payment Assistance
            4. Street Sweeping
              1. Parking Prohibited Street Sweeping Program
              2. Street Sweeping Routes
            5. Induction Cooktop
          3. Facilities & Fleet Maintenance
          4. Parks, Trees & Landscape Maintenance
            1. Residential Tree Maintenance Responsibility
            2. Tree Maintenance & Removal
            3. Weed Abatement
        2. Engineering Division
          1. Design & Construction
            1. Capital Improvement Program
            2. Engineering Project Bid Opportunities
            3. Cardoza Park Softball Field Improvements
            4. Tango Park (Temporary Name)
          2. Land Development
            1. Commercial Recycling Services
            2. Encroachment Permits
              Traffic Control Plan Requirements
            3. Fees and Deposits
            4. Flood Information
              1. After a Flood
              2. Insure Your Property
              3. Know your Hazard
              4. Permit Requirements
              5. Protect Your Home
              6. Protect Your Floodplain
              7. Protect Yourself
            5. Land Development Procedures & Guidelines
            6. Private Development Projects
            7. Public Works Inspections
            8. Small Cell Facility
            9. Standard Details & Specifications
            10. Water, Sewer, Storm Drain & Recycled Water
          3. Transportation & Traffic Engineering
            1. City Speed Hump Policy
            2. Street Moratorium List & Map
            3. Transportation and Traffic Projects
              1. Street Resurfacing
              2. Bicycle Improvement Project
            4. Intersection Daylighting - AB 413
          4. Contact Us
        3. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Residential Recycling & Garbage
            1. Residential Recycling & Garbage
            2. Neighborhood Clean-Up Events
            3. Large Item Pick-up & Cleanups
            4. Why Should I Keep Organic Waste Out of the Landfill
          2. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
            1. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
            2. Temporary Debris Boxes
            3. Hazardous & E-Waste Recycling
            4. Small Business Hazardous Waste Recycling
          3. Construction & Demolition Debris
          4. Legislation
            Senate Bill 1383
          5. Additional Recycling & Garbage Resources
            1. Food & General Waste Prevention
              1. Tips for Food Waste Prevention
              2. Tips for General Waste Prevention
              3. Tips for Smart Shopping
            2. Composting & Eco Gardens
            3. Reuse & Buy Recycled
            4. Workplace Waste Prevention
            5. Bottles & Cans Recycling
            6. Safe Medication & Sharps Disposal
            7. Styrofoam
        4. Services
          1. Street, Sidewalks, Signals & Lighting
            Weed Abatement
          2. Street Sweeping
          3. Animal Services
        5. Sustainability & Climate Action
          1. Climate Action Plan
            1. Glossary
            2. Resources
          2. Creek Cleanups
          3. Electrification Corner
            1. Home Electrification
            2. Electrifying Transportation
            3. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Payment Assistance
          4. Incentive Corner
          5. Lend-A-Tool Program
          6. Milpitas SMART Shuttle
          7. Silicon Valley Clean Energy
          8. Solid Waste & Recycling
            1. Residential Recycling & Garbage
            2. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
            3. Construction & Demolition Debris
            4. Legislation
            5. Additional Recycling & Garbage Resources
          9. Water Conservation
        6. Water & Sewer
          1. Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention
            1. Cross-Connection Control Plan and Ordinance
            2. Qualified Testers and Cross-Connection Specialists
            3. Report Backflow Incidents
            4. Hazard Assessments
            5. Fee Schedule
            6. Related Forms
            7. Permit Requirements
          2. Sewer
            1. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
              Grease Inspections
            2. Household Hazardous Waste
            3. Sewer Service Rates & Fees
          3. Storm
            1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
            2. Winter Storm Preparedness
            3. Creek Cleanups
          4. Water Services
            1. Water Service Rates & Fees
            2. Recycled Water
            3. Water Quality Report
            4. Water Service Line Inventory Program
          5. Water Conservation
            1. WaterSmart Customer Portal
            2. Rebates and Free Programs
              Landscape Education and Resources
            3. Understanding Your Water Use
            4. Urban Water Management Plan
            5. Water Use Restrictions
              Nonfunctional Turf Watering Ban
      14. Recreation & Community Services
        1. About
          1. Activity Guide & Registration
            1. Registration Policies
            2. Fall 2025 Activity Guide
          2. Get Involved
            1. Become an Instructor
            2. Become a Sponsor
            3. Volunteer
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Forms
          5. Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PDF)
          6. Meet Our Instructors
          7. Mission Statement
          8. Rec Leader
          9. Unclaimed Credit Form
        2. Arts & Culture
          1. Milpitas Arts
          2. Milpitas Arts & Culture Grants
          3. Milpitas Community Concert Band
          4. Milpitas Community Choir
          5. Milpitas Community Theatre
            1. Get Involved
            2. The Lightning Thief - A Percy Jackson Musical
            3. James and the Giant Peach Jr.
          6. Mural Program
          7. Phantom Art Gallery
            1. Current Shows
              1. Debra Koppman - Welcome to Milpitas
              2. Saranya Chandrasekaran Perception & Nostalgia
            2. Virtual Phantom Art Gallery
              1. Golden Hills Art Association - Magical Moments
              2. Karthik Jayaraman - Early Works
          8. Alviso Adobe Tours
          9. Public Art
        3. Parks & Facilities
          1. Building Rentals
          2. Facilities
            1. Barbara Lee Senior Center
            2. Sal Cracolice Recreation Building
            3. Milpitas Teen Center
            4. Milpitas Sports Center
            5. Milpitas Community Center
            6. Jose Higuera Adobe Building
          3. Parks
          4. Picnic Rentals
          5. Rental Policies
          6. Non-Profit Donation / Fee Waiver Program
        4. Sports & Aquatics
          1. Aquatics
            Swim Lessons
          2. Fitness Classes
          3. Milpitas Sports Center Fitness Room
          4. Milpitas Sports Center Membership
          5. Pickle Ball Pilot Program
          6. Drop-In Sports - Open Gym
        5. Seniors
          1. Barbara Lee Senior Center Fitness Room
          2. Enrichment Classes
          3. Newsletter
          4. Nutrition
          5. Programs & Events
            1. Classes
            2. Drop-In Programs
            3. Events
            4. Presentations
            5. Services
        6. Youth & Teens
          1. After The Bell
          2. Leading Youth Futures Everyday (LYFE)
          3. Milpitas Teen Center
          4. Youth Scholarship Program
          5. Milpitas Youth Force (MYF)
          6. Seasonal Camps
          7. Aquatics
          8. Enrichment Classes
          9. Youth Sports
        7. Social Services
          1. Emergency Motel Stay Program
          2. Milpitas Assistance Program
            1. Milpitas Assistance Program - Chinese
            2. Milpitas Assistance Program - Spanish
            3. Milpitas Assistance Program - Vietnamese
          3. Milpitas HOPE Suicide Prevention Task Force
          4. Resources & Support
          5. Status of Women and Girls
        8. Special Events
          1. Lunar New Year
          2. Holi Festival
          3. Pumpkins in the Park
          4. Dia de Muertos/ Sugar Skull 5K
          5. Veterans Day
          6. Milk and Cookies with Santa
          7. Tree Lighting Ceremony
          8. Flag Raising Ceremonies
    7. Commissions
      1. Commission Vacancies & Applications
      2. Arts Commission
      3. Community Housing Commission
      4. Economic Development & Trade Commission
      5. Energy & Environmental Sustainability Commission
      6. Library & Education Advisory Commission
      7. Measure F Oversight Committee
      8. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Commission
      9. Planning Commission
      10. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Commission
      11. Science, Technology, & Innovation Commission
      12. Senior Advisory Commission
      13. Veterans Commission
        1. Veteran Commission Survey
        2. Veterans Commission - Helpful Links
      14. Youth Advisory Commission
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  3. Residents

    1. Get Involved
      1. How to Volunteer
      2. Join A Commission
      3. Measure J: Milpitas Public Services Reauthorization Measure
    2. Healthy Living
      1. Bike Paths
      2. Parks & Trails
    3. Resources
      1. 211 - Essential Community Services
      2. 988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
      3. Crime Prevention & Safety
      4. Incentive Corner
      5. Milpitas Library
      6. PG&E Payments
      7. Public Schools
      8. Transportation
      9. Utility Rate Information
    4. Services
      1. Animal Services
      2. Facility Rentals
      3. Housing Assistance
      4. Lend-A-Tool Program
      5. Solid Waste & Recycling
      6. Water & Sewer
    5. Storm Information & Resources
    6. Water & Sewer Information
      1. Sewer Rate Information
      2. Utility Information
      3. Water Rate Information
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Resources
      1. Chamber of Commerce
      2. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
      3. Contractor Resources
      4. External Resources
      5. Minimum Wage
      6. Wage Theft Ordinance
    3. Tools
      1. Building Code Ordinance
      2. Building Permits
      3. Certificate of Occupancy
      4. Find A Location For Your Business
      5. Find Your Zoning
      6. Development Pipeline
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  5. Visitors

    1. About Milpitas
      1. History
      2. Demographics
    2. Things To Do
      1. Parks & Trails
      2. Lifestyle
        1. Diverse Dining
        2. Great Mall of Milpitas
        3. McCarthy Ranch
        4. Outdoor Recreation
        5. Winery
        6. Explore Milpitas
    3. Events
    4. Getting Around
      1. BART
      2. Bike Paths
      3. Milpitas SMART
      4. Milpitas Transit Center
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. City Clerk Forms & Applications
      2. Job Opportunities
      3. One-Stop Permit and License Center
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. Fire Department
      4. Police Department
    3. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Animal Services
      3. Community Events
      4. Electrification Corner
      5. Flood Zone Map
      6. Milpitas Municipal Code
      7. Open Government Ordinance
      8. Public Documents
      9. Public Utilities
      10. Utility Payment Services
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Alerts
      2. Notifications
    5. Submit
      1. Online Payments
      2. Public Records Request
      3. Report a Concern
      4. Traffic Accident Request
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Interior Template 1
      1. Code of Ordinances
      2. Calendar
      3. Milpitas Matters
      4. Milpitas Connected
      5. Privacy Policy
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