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    1. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Campaign Reports
      3. Council Calendars
      4. Council Priorities
      5. Meeting Schedule
      6. Streaming Video
      7. Mayor Carmen Montano
      8. Vice Mayor Evelyn Chua
      9. Councilmember Anthony Phan
      10. Councilmember Hon Lien
      11. Councilmember Garry Barbadillo
    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
        1. 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. Building Safety & Housing
        1. Building Safety
          1. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
          2. Adopted Building & Municipal Codes
          3. ADU Incentive Program
          4. Building Permits & Resources
            1. Applications, Forms & Documents
            2. Design Guidelines
            3. Online Permits
            4. Permits - Commercial
              1. Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction
              2. Demolition Permits
              3. Equipment & Storage Rack Installation
              4. Foundation Only Permits
              5. Grading & Drainage
              6. Kiosk In Mall
              7. Miscellaneous Construction
              8. Occupancy Permits
              9. Request For New Or Change Of Address Numbers
              10. Re-Roof
              11. Signs
              12. Site Improvement
              13. Swimming Pool / Spa
              14. Temporary Building Permit Application
              15. Temporary Occupancy Permit Application
              16. Tenant Improvement
              17. Unreasonable Hardship Application
            5. Permits - Residential
              1. Addition & Remodel
              2. Air Conditioning Installation
              3. Bathroom Remodel
              4. Demolition Permits
              5. Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
              6. Furnace Installation
              7. Garage Conversion
              8. Grading & Drainage
              9. Kitchen Remodel
              10. Miscellaneous Construction
              11. New Residential Buildings
              12. Patio Cover / Enclosure
              13. Request For New Or Change Of Address Numbers
              14. Re-Roof
              15. Site Improvement
              16. Skylight & Window Installation
              17. Swimming Pool & Spa
              18. Water Heater Installation
            6. Policies
          5. Customer Satisfaction Survey
          6. Earthquake Program
          7. Green & Sustainability
            1. CalGreen Mandatory Measures Checklists
            2. Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
              1. Electrical Vehicle Charging System (Ventilation Not Required)
            3. Green Building in Milpitas
            4. Solar Panel (Photovoltaic)
          8. Inspection Services
            1. Schedule Inspection Online
            2. Schedule Inspection by Phone
            3. Special Inspections & Structural Observations
          9. One-Stop Permit Center
            1. Online Plan Submittal
            2. Online Permitting System
            3. In-Person Counter Services
          10. Permit Center Service Hours
          11. Permit Reports
          12. Plan Review Services
          13. Record Research
          14. Safe ADU Legalization Program
        2. Neighborhood Services
          1. Animal Services
          2. Ordinance
          3. Report Violations
        3. Housing Division
          1. Affordable Housing Ordinance
          2. Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program
            1. First-Time Home Buyer Classes
            2. Refinance Information (PDF)
          3. Federal Program | Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
            1. CDBG Programs / Projects
            2. CDBG Plans / Reports
            3. CDBG Notices
          4. Homelessness Response & Prevention
          5. Housing Policy & Plans
          6. Housing Rehabilitation
          7. Housing Resources
            1. Fair Housing Services – Project Sentinel
            2. Foreclosure Information
            3. Rent Relief Program
          8. Milpitas Housing Element
          9. Mobile Home Parks
          10. Rent Review
          11. Renters
          12. Seniors Housing & Services
          13. Tenants & Landlords
          14. Neighborhood Beautification Awards
      2. City Attorney
        1. Helpful Links
      3. City Clerk
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Commissions
        3. Elections
          1. 2022 Election
          2. Candidate Information
        4. Forms & Applications
        5. Open Government
        6. Public Records Request
        7. Records
          1. Candidate Campaign 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
      4. City Manager
        1. About City Manager
        2. City Policies
          1. City Council Policies
        3. Media & Communications
          1. Press Releases
          2. Info Memos
          3. Milpitas Matters
          4. Milpitas Connected
      5. Economic Development
        1. Economic Development Home
        2. This Is Milpitas
          1. Demographics
          2. Development
          3. Industries
            1. Manufacturing Day
          4. Lifestyle
            1. Diverse Dining
            2. Great Mall of Milpitas
            3. McCarthy Ranch
            4. Outdoor Recreation
            5. Winery
            6. Explore Milpitas
        3. Bid Opportunities and Purchasing
        4. Business Improvement District
        5. Business Resources
          1. Chamber of Commerce
          2. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
          3. Contractor Resources
          4. External Resources
          5. Minimum Wage
          6. Wage Theft Ordinance
        6. Events
          1. Manufacturing Day
        7. Innovation District
        8. Permit and Land Use Resources
        9. Programs
          1. Small Business Spotlight
          2. Storefront Improvement Grant Program
        10. Stay Informed
        11. Workforce Development
          1. Layoff Assistance Resources
          2. MyPlan Milpitas Workforce Recovery Program
          3. NOVAworks
      6. Engineering
        1. Design & Construction
          1. Capital Improvement Program
          2. Engineering Project Bid Opportunities
        2. Land Development
          1. Commercial Recycling Services
          2. Encroachment Permits
            1. Traffic Control Plan Requirements
          3. Fees & 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. Standard Details & Specifications
          9. Water, Sewer, Storm Drain & Recycled Water
        3. Transportation & Traffic Engineering
          1. City Speed Hump Policy (PDF)
          2. Street Moratorium List & Map
        4. Contact Us
      7. Finance
        1. Budget & Financial Plans
        2. Business License Center
          1. Inform
          2. Apply
          3. Renew
        3. Community Survey for Budget Planning
        4. Cost Allocation Plan
        5. Development Impact Fee Schedule
        6. Finance Subcommittee
        7. Financial Reports
        8. Investment & Debt Management Policies
        9. Measure F Oversight Committee
        10. Minimum Wage
        11. Public Utilities
        12. Purchasing
          1. Bid Opportunities
          2. Bid Results
          3. Public Surplus
          4. Vendor Registration
        13. Transient Occupancy Tax
        14. Utility Payment Services
        15. Utility Rate Information
        16. User and Regulatory Fee Schedule
      8. Fire
        1. About Us
          1. About the Fire Department
          2. Fire Stations
          3. Organizational Structure (PDF)
        2. Fire Prevention
          1. About Fire Prevention
          2. Fee Schedule (PDF)
          3. Hazardous Materials
            1. Hazardous Materials Fees
            2. Hazardous Materials Local Codes & Regulations
            3. Toxic Gases
            4. Underground Tanks
            5. Urban Runoff Program
          4. Helpful Links
          5. Inspections
            1. Construction & Inspection Fees
            2. Construction Permit Process
            3. Fee Schedules
            4. Forms & Guidelines
          6. Plan Check
        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. Strategic Actions For Emergencies (SAFE)
          2. Emergency Preparedness
            1. Emergency Preparedness Resources
              1. 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
        4. Programs
          1. Milpitas Fire Explorer Program
          2. Safely Surrendered Baby Law
        5. Recruitment
        6. EMS Medical Billing / Fire Reports
      9. 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. City of Milpitas Holiday Closures
        4. Classification & Compensation
        5. Employee / Labor Relations
        6. Organizational Chart (PDF)
      10. Information Technology
        1. Business Systems
        2. Geographic Information System (GIS)
        3. Helpdesk
        4. Infrastructure
        5. Senate Bill 272
      11. Planning
        1. About Planning
        2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
        3. Applications & Forms
          1. Senate Bill 9 (SB9)
        4. Community & Citywide Plans
          1. Milpitas 2040 General Plan
          2. Midtown Specific Plan
          3. Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
        5. Data & Maps
        6. Development Pipeline
        7. Environmental Documents (CEQA)
        8. Fee Schedules
        9. Initiatives & Policies
          1. Simple Mobile Access to Reliable Transit (SMART)
          2. Short-Term Rental
          3. Milpitas Objective Design Standards (ODS)
          4. Housing Opportunity Districts (HOD)
          5. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
          6. Multi-Unit Non-Smoking Policy
          7. Milpitas Housing Element
        10. Planning Commission
      12. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Assembly Bill 481
            1. Controlled Equipment Report 2022
          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. Citizen Academy & Teen Academy
            2. Citizen Volunteer Program
            3. Neighborhood Watch
            4. Police Activity League (PAL)
            5. Police Explorers
            6. Ride Along Program
          4. Press Releases
            1. Milpitas Stabbing Investigation
            2. Officer Involved Shooting
        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
      13. Public Works
        1. About Us
        2. Submit a Service Request
        3. Facilities & Fleet Maintenance
        4. Parks, Trees & Landscape Maintenance
          1. Residential Tree Maintenance Responsibility
          2. Tree Maintenance & Removal
          3. Weed Abatement
        5. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Bottles & Cans Recycling
          2. Commercial Recycling & Garbage
            1. Small Business Hazardous Waste Recycling
            2. Styrofoam
            3. Temporary Debris Boxes
            4. Workplace Waste Prevention
          3. Composting & Eco Gardens
          4. Food & General Waste Prevention
            1. Tips for Food Waste Prevention
            2. Tips for General Waste Prevention
            3. Tips for Smart Shopping
          5. Hazardous & E-Waste Recycling
          6. Large Item Pick-up & Cleanups
          7. Neighborhood Clean-Up Events
          8. Reduce Junk Mail
          9. Residential Recycling & Garbage
          10. Reuse & Buy Recycled
          11. Safe Medication & Sharps Disposal
          12. Senate Bill 1383
          13. Temporary Debris Boxes
        6. Street, Sidewalks, Signals & Lighting
          1. Weed Abatement
        7. Sustainability
          1. Climate Action Plan
            1. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commission
            2. Glossary
            3. Resources
          2. Community Odor Monitoring
        8. Water & Sewer
          1. Sewer
            1. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
              1. Grease Inspections
            2. Household Hazardous Waste
            3. Sewer Service Rates & Fees
            4. Sewer - Overflow Maintenance
          2. Storm
            1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
            2. Winter Storm Preparedness
          3. Water Services
            1. Water Service Rates & Fees
            2. Recycled Water
            3. Water Quality Report
            4. Backflow Prevention
          4. Water Conservation
            1. WaterSmart Customer Portal
            2. Rebates and Free Programs
            3. Understanding Your Water Use
            4. Urban Water Management Plan
            5. Water Use Restrictions
              1. Non-Functional Turf Watering Ban
        9. Community Resources
          1. Animal Services
          2. Beautify Milpitas
          3. Incentive Corner
            1. Electric Vehicle Rebates
            2. Energy Efficiency Rebates
            3. Water Conservation Rebates
            4. Energy & Water Savings
          4. Street Sweeping
            1. Street Sweeping Pilot
            2. Street Sweeping Routes
      14. Recreation & Community Services
        1. About
          1. Forms
          2. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PDF)
          4. Meet Our Instructors
          5. Rec Leader
        2. Activity Guide & Registration
          1. Registration Policies
        3. Arts & Culture
          1. Milpitas Arts
          2. Milpitas Arts & Culture Grants
          3. Milpitas Community Concert Band
          4. Milpitas Community Theatre
            1. 2023-2024 Season
            2. Get Involved
          5. Mural Program
          6. 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
          7. Alviso Adobe Tours
        4. Get Involved
          1. Become an Instructor
          2. Become a Sponsor
          3. Volunteer
        5. 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
        6. 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. Trips
        7. Social Services
          1. Emergency Motel Stay Program
          2. Milpitas Assistance Program
            1. Milpitas Assistance Program - Chinese
            2. Milpitas Assistance Program - Spanish
          3. Milpitas HOPE Suicide Prevention Task Force
          4. Resources & Support
          5. Status of Women and Girls
        8. Special Events
          1. Flag Raising Ceremonies
          2. ArtWalk
          3. Lantern Festival
        9. Sports & Aquatics
          1. Adult Programs
            1. Adult Sports Leagues
            2. Aquatics
            3. Fitness Classes
            4. Fitness Program
          2. Aquatics
            1. Swim Lessons
          3. Fitness Classes
          4. Fitness Program
          5. Milpitas Sports Center Fitness Room
          6. Milpitas Sports Center Membership
          7. Pickle Ball Pilot Program
        10. Youth & Teens
          1. After The Bell
          2. Aquatics
          3. Enrichment Classes
          4. Leading Youth Futures Everyday (LYFE)
          5. Milpitas Teen Center
          6. Milpitas Youth Force (MYF)
          7. Seasonal Camps
          8. Summer Day Camps
          9. Youth Scholarship Program
          10. Youth Sports
    7. Commissions
      1. Arts Commission
      2. Community Advisory Commission
      3. Economic Development & Trade Commission
      4. Energy & Environmental Sustainability Commission
      5. Library & Education Advisory Commission
      6. Measure F Oversight Committee
      7. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Commission
      8. Planning Commission
      9. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Commission
      10. Science, Technology, & Innovation Commission
      11. Senior Advisory Commission
      12. Veterans Commission
        1. Veteran Commission Survey
        2. Veterans Commission - Helpful Links
      13. Youth Advisory Commission
      14. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commission
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  3. Residents

    1. Get Involved
      1. How to Volunteer
      2. Join A Commission
    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. Flood Zone Map
      5. Milpitas Municipal Code
      6. Open Government Ordinance
      7. Public Documents
      8. Public Utilities
      9. 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

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      1. Code of Ordinances
      2. Calendar
      3. Public Notices
      4. Milpitas Matters
      5. Milpitas Connected
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