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Dear Neighbors,By using the Official Milpitas City Guide and milpitasinfo.com

you are supporting local business in Milpitas. We are celebrating our 34th Anniversary by expanding your city guide book with new features and colors to make it easy for residents to save money in our challenging economy.

The City Guide continues its tradition of giving its residents access to Community pages, providing valuable information on Milpitas’ city council, departments, commissions and a local contact list.

This year's City Guide is targeting distribution to Milpitas single family homes as well as to the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce office or by request. To request a Guide or an additional guide, call customer service at 925-550-5347. We know that the Milpitas City Guide and Telephone Directory will continue to be a useful tool to the citizens and merchants of Milpitas.

Thank you for shopping local!

Sincerely,Jimmy Chamoures

Milpitas Publishing Corporation

2014-15 Official Milpitas City Guide Telephone Directory & Yellow Pages

Published annually since 1980 by The Milpitas Publishing CorporationP.O. Box 361313, 1313 N. Milpitas Blvd., Ste. 200, Milpitas, CA 95035

Phone (408) 957-5020 • Fax (408) 957-5021For advertising information call (925) 550-5347

www.milpitasinfo.com

Publisher's Note

Dear Neighbors,

Your 2014-2015 Edition of the Official Milpitas City Guide and

Telephone Directory, brought to you by the Milpitas Publishing

Corporation, is celebrating its 34th anniversary this year! For over

three decades, Milpitas Publishing Corporation has provided this

guide exclusively for the residents and business merchants of this city.

As Mayor, I would like to extend my gratitude to them and to all our

citizens and business merchants for the continued support and pride you

have shown in Milpitas: “America’s Finest City!”

This year’s City Guide, which continues to be online in its entirety at

www.milpitasinfo.com, includes an updated city contact list and updated

community information pages, providing valuable information on the city council, all city departments,

and how to get involved on city commissions.

Get involved in your community!

Sincerely,

Jose Esteves, Mayor

Mayor, Jose Esteves

Greetings!

Welcome To Milpitas!

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Vice Mayor Althea Polanski

Term Expires: Nov. 2014(408) 586-3024

apolanski@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Councilmember Debbie Indihar Giordano

Term Expires: Nov. 2016(408) 586-3032

dgiordano@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Councilmember Armando Gomez, Jr.Term Expires: Nov. 2014(408) 586-3031agomez@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Councilmember Carmen Montano Term Expires: Nov. 2016 (408) 586-3023 cmontano@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Mayor Jose EstevesTerm Expires: Nov. 2014 (408) 586-3029 Jesteves@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

City Government

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Where is Milpitas City Hall? 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. at the intersection of N. Milpitas Blvd. Our phone number is 586-3000. Website: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.Where is the Milpitas Library? 160 N. Main Street.Where is the Milpitas Post Office? 450 S. Abel Street.I have a question about my water bill; how to start my water service; or how to disconnect my water service and receive a final bill. Who can I call? Our City’s Finance Department staff at 586-3100. You can also inquire at that number about obtaining a business license.What day is my trash and/or recycling pick up? Please call Republic Services to find out: 432-0444.Where can I report a fallen tree, cracked sidewalk, street light out or a water leak? Call our Public Works Department at 586-2600.Can I get a copy of my birth/marriage/death certificate from the City Clerk? No. Those documents are available from the County Clerk - Recorder’s Office at 70 W. Hedding St. in San Jose. The phone number is 299-2481.Where can I find out about low-income housing opportunities in Milpitas? Call the City’s Principal Housing Planner at 586-3071.Where do I obtain or renew my Driver’s License? At the CA Department of Motor Vehicles. Call DMV at 1-800-777-0133, 2 DMV offices near Milpitas are: 111 Alma St., San Jose or 4287 Central Ave., Fremont.How do I get my passport from the City Clerk? You may apply for one at the City Clerk’s office, and the passport will be mailed to you. Call 586-3009 for information.How do I register to vote? Where do I vote? Register to vote on a postcard form by completing it and mailing it to the County Registrar of Voters. Call the Registrar at 299-8683 to find out where to vote.Where can I have my fingerprints taken,

or get a gun permit? Call the Milpitas Police Department’s business phone at 586-2400.I got a traffic ticket, so where do I pay for it or go to contest it? Call the County’s Traffic Court in San Jose at 808-3100.

What are the Hours for Passport Acceptance at the City Clerk’s Office? Monday through Friday: 9:00–11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm. Call 586-3001 for an appointment. No walk-ins accepted.How long does it take to get a passport? Routine Service takes 4 weeks. Expedite Service, using overnight mail in both directions, takes 2 weeks.Where can I renew my passport? If your current passport was issued less than 15 years ago and you were 16 years or older, you must renew by mail (applications are available at City Hall).What are the fees? Two separate fees are due at the time of application: 1) a “Passport Processing” fee paid to the U.S. Department of State and 2) an “Application Execution” fee paid to the City of Milpitas. Both must be paid by check or money order (no credit cards) when you come in to City Hall.What is an acceptable Birth Certificate for passport application process? A government issued (City, County or State Registry) original Birth Certificate (not a photocopy), which includes a raised seal. California Birth Abstracts or Hospital Birth Certificates are not acceptable.Where can I get more information? Call the Passport Hotline at (408) 586-3009 or go to the website: www.travel.state.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035

(408) 586-3003 • www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/clerk

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The City of Milpitas was incorporated as a “general law” city on January 26, 1954 and operates under the council/manager form of government. The Council, as the legislative body, represents the entire community and is empowered by the general laws of the State of California to formulate citywide policy.

The community elects the Mayor for a two-year term and the four Council members are elected at large (by the entire City) to serve staggered four-year terms. Council elections are in November of even-numbered years.

Citizens

City Commissions• Arts Commission• Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory

Commission• Emergency Preparedness

Commission• Community Advisory

Commission• Economic Development

Commission• Library Advisory

Commission• Mobile Home Park Rental

Review Board• Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Resources Commission

• Planning Commission• Recycling & Source

Reduction Advisory Commission

• Senior Advisory Commission• Sister Cities Commission• Telecommunications

Commission• Youth Advisory Commission• Veteran’s Commission

City Manager

City Departments• Building & Safety• City Clerk• City Attorney• Engineering• Finance• Fire• Human Resources• Information Services• Recreation Services• Planning & Neighborhood Services• Police• Public Works• Purchasing

City Council

Get InvolveD!One of the greatest assets the City of Milpitas has is its people, especially those who devote their skills, knowledge, experiences and time to serving their community. One of the ways in which residents can serve the community is by becoming a mem-ber of one of the Commissions, which serve as advisory bodies to the City Council. If you are interested in serving your community please complete the Commission Application and mail it to: City Clerk’s Office 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035Commission Applications are available on the City’s website: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov. For more information, call City Hall at (408) 586-3000.

Get Involved!

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BuIlDInG & Safety(408) 586-3240 Responsible for implementation of safety and quality standards in construction, providing Inspection Services, Plan Checking, Building Administration and a Permit Center.

CIty attorney(408) 586-3040Provides general legal advice and services, prepares or approves ordinances, resolutions, agreements and amendments thereto and also represents the City in litigation.

CIty Clerk(408) 586-3003Serves as the legislative administrator, elections official, and records manager for the City.

CIty ManaGer(408) 586-3050 Provides the administration of City government and recommends strategies and solutions to issues for Council consideration.

enGIneerInG(408) 586-3300 Provides professional management and review of new facilities. The division’s functions include: Special (RDA) Projects, Design & Construction, Land Development, Traffic, Utilities and Solid Waste Services.

fInanCe(408) 586-3100 Provides management of the City’s financial operations. Finance is organized into four divisions; Administration, Accounting Services, Fiscal Services and Purchasing.

fIre(408) 586-2800 Provides full response, preparedness, and prevention services. The response and preparedness division handles emergency incidents, safety, training, para-medicine compliance, and disaster preparedness functions. The fire prevention division handles fire plans and permits, hazardous materials regulation, inspections and investigations.

HuMan reSourCeS(408) 586-3090 Provides recruitment, benefits administration, a self funded workers’ compensation program, labor negotiations, administration of memorandum of understanding with the various employee groups, employee relations, the safety program, compliance with State and Federal employment laws, training and maintenance of personnel systems and files.

The City of Milpitas is made of several departments. Each department has specific duties and tasks that are important to the overall operation of the city. These departments provide essential day-to-day services to residents and businesses in the Milpitas community.

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InforMatIon ServICeS(408) 586-2700 Management of technology projects, the City’s technical architecture and infra-structure, providing automation support and training development, support of the City’s web site, Cable TV channel, AM radio station and public-access TV studio, implementation and support of security access systems and all automated data sys-tems. Additionally, Information Services is responsible for the City’s public information function.

PlannInG & neIGHBorHooD ServICeS(408) 586-3273Reviews land development applications and environmental assessments, insures compliance and provides information on ordinances and policies, maintains the City’s general plan, specific plans and zoning ordi-nance, insures that residential, commercial and industrial properties are maintained in accordance with city regulations, operates programs for housing, neighborhood beauti-fication, administers the Community Devel-opment Block Grant program, and oversees services provided by outside agencies such as fair housing and animal control.

PolICe(408) 586-2400Keeps the peace and prevents and controls crime. The Department’s nine functions include: Administration, Patrol, Traffic, Crossing Guards, Community Relations, Investigations, Communications, Records and Personnel and Training.

PuBlIC WorkS(408) 586-2600 Provides maintenance of City infrastructure, vehicles, equipment, City buildings and facilities.

PurCHaSInG(408) 586-3161 A division of the Finance Department, Pur-chasing provides a full range of procurement services, maintains a central stores ware-house, oversees the sale of the City’s surplus property, provides the City’s internal mail service and administers the stockless office supplies warehousing program.

reCreatIon(408) 586-3210 Provides recreational opportunities, parks and facilities for all residents of Milpitas, while preserving and enhancing our city resources.

8 Contact InformationBuilding & Safety 586-3240

Building Inspection Requests 586-2797Building Permits 586-3240

City Attorney 586-3040City Hall 586-3000

Mayor’s Office 586-3029City Clerk 586-3001

Passport Hotline 586-3009City Manager 586-3050Emergencies – 24/7 9-1-1Engineering 586-3300Finance Department 586-3100

Business License 586-3100Fire 586-2800

Disaster Preparedness 586-2810Earthquake Safety Information 586-2810Emergencies – 24/7 9-1-1Fire Prevention 586-3365Office of Emergency Services 586-2810

General Information 586-3000Human Resources 586-3090Library 262-1171Purchasing 586-3161Recreation Services & Community Center

586-3210

Senior Center 586-3400Sports Center 586-3225

Planning & Neighborhood Services

586-3279

Abandoned Vehicles 586-2400Code Enforcement 586-3078Graffiti HOTLINE 586-3079Housing Rehab Loan Program 586-3071Junk Cars/Private Property 586-3078

Neighborhood Beautification 586-3074 Planning & Zoning 586-3279Police 586-2400

Business & Services 586-2400Crime Tip Line 586-2500Emergencies – 24/7 9-1-1Notice 586-2400

Public Access TV–Channel 15 586-2730Public Works 586-2600

Animal Services 586-2600Maintenance Services 586-2600

Recycling/GarbageBilling & Services 586-3100Collection– Commercial 432-1234Collection– Residential 432-0444Household Dump Day 432-0444Reduce, Reuse Info 586-2680

Utilities 586-2600Rates / Billing / Info 586-3100Emergency (after hours) 586-2400

Volunteer Services 586-3207Water 586-3348

Billing Questions 586-3100Water Hotline 586-2605Water Emergencies8am–5pm Mon–Fri

586-2600

Water EmergenciesAfter Hours

586-2400

Water Quality Questions 586-3348

telecommunications for the Deaf (tDD)

City Hall 586-3013Emergency 9-1-1Police Department 586-2484

Visit the website for more information: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.All phone numbers listed below have a (408) area code.

IMPortant aDDreSSeS

City Hall 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.Senior Center 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.Sports Center 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.library 160 N. Main St.Police Department 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.fire Department 777 S. Main St.