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Welcome To Milpitas! Dear Neighbors, brought Official Milpitas City Guide, Your 2020-2021 Edition of the is celebrating its 40th , tion pora Cor ng lishi Pub to you by the Milpitas ng three decades, Milpitas Publishi anniversary this year! For over and ents resid the for ely usiv guide excl Corporation has provided this I would like to extend my or, May As city. this of ts business merchan ts for the citizens and business merchan gratitude to them and to all our erica’s “Am itas: Milp in n show have you continued support and pride Finest City!” Mayor, Rich Tran ety continues to be online in its entir This year’s City Guide, which ity mun des a city contact list and com how at www.milpitasinfo.com, inclu ncil, all City departments, and able information on the City Cou valu se g plea idin s prov eline s, guid page 9 tion id-1 rma info regarding Cov ions. For updated information to get involved on City Commiss visit us at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov ity! Get involved in your commun Rich Tran, Mayor
Publisher's Note
Dear Neighbors, By using the Official Milpitas City Guide and milpitasinfo.com you are supporting local business in Milpitas. We are celebrating our 40th Anniversary and would like to thank the City of Milpitas for providing the information for our Official City Guide. 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. Due to many unforeseen factors, this years City Guide will be available online only at www.milpitasinfo.com. We know that the Milpitas City Guide and Business Directory will continue to be a useful tool to the citizens and merchants of Milpitas. Log on to our website at milpitasinfo.com for Milpitas news and business information. If you have any questions or would like to include content for local stories or calendar events please email tami@milpitasinfo.com Thank you for shopping local! Sincerely,
Teri Chamoures Publisher • Michael Chamoures Publisher Tami LaValley General Manager • Teri Fitzhugh Production Manager
2020-2021 Official Milpitas City Guide & Business Directory
Published annually since 1980 by The Milpitas Publishing Corporation P.O. Box 361313, 1313 N. Milpitas Blvd., Ste. 200, Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone 408-957-5018
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City Government
Mayor Rich Tran
Term Expires: Nov. 2020 (408) 586-3029 rtran@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
Vice Mayor Bob NuĂąez
Term Expires: Nov. 2020 408-586-3023 bnunez@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
Councilmember Carmen Montano
Term Expires: Nov. 2022 (408) 586-3024 cmontano@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
Councilmember Karina R. Dominguez
Term Expires: Nov. 2022 (408) 586-3031 Email: kdominguez@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
Councilmember Anthony Phan
Term Expires: Nov. 2020 408-586-3032 aphan@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
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Frequently Asked Questions 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 586-3003 • www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/clerk 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 586-3286. 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.
Get Involved!
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 Council
City Manager
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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 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 • Veterans Commission
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 member 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 95035 Commission Applications are available on the City’s website: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov. For more information, call City Hall at (408) 586-3000.
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City Departments
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.
BUILDING & SAFETY
FINANCE
CITY ATTORNEY
FIRE
(408) 586-3240 Responsible for implementation of safety and quality standards in construction, providing Inspection Services, Plan Checking, Building Administration and a Permit Center. (408) 586-3040 Provides general legal advice and services, prepares or approves ordinances, resolutions, agreements and amendments thereto and also represents the City in litigation.
CITY CLERK
(408) 586-3003 Serves 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.
(408) 586-3100 Provides management of the City’s financial operations. Finance is organized into four divisions; Administration, Accounting Services, Fiscal Services and Purchasing. (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.
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(408) 586-2700 Management of technology projects, the City’s technical architecture and infrastructure, 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 systems. Additionally, Information Services is responsible for the City’s public information function.
PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
(408) 586-3273 Reviews 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 ordinance, insures that residential, commercial and industrial properties are maintained in accordance with city regulations, operates programs for housing, neighborhood beautification, administers the Community Development Block Grant program, and oversees services provided by outside agencies such as fair housing and animal control.
POLICE
(408) 586-2400 Keeps 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, Purchasing provides a full range of procurement services, maintains a central stores warehouse, 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.
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Visit the website for more information: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov. All phone numbers listed below have a (408) area code.
Building & Safety
Building Inspection Requests Building Permits
City Attorney
586-3240
586-2797 586-3240 586-3040
City Hall
586-3000
Mayor’s Office
586-3029
City Clerk
586-3001
Passport Hotline
586-3009
City Manager
Emergencies – 24/7 Engineering
Finance Department Business License
Fire
Disaster Preparedness
586-3050 9-1-1
586-3300 586-3100
586-3100 586-2800
586-2810
Earthquake Safety Information 586-2810 Emergencies – 24/7 Fire Prevention
Office of Emergency Services
General Information Human Resources Library
9-1-1
586-3365 586-2810 586-3000 586-3090 262-1171
Purchasing
Recreation Services & Community Center
Sal Cracolice Recreation Facility, Senior Center Sports Center
Planning & Neighborhood Services Abandoned Vehicles Code Enforcement
Graffiti HOTLINE
586-3161 586-3210 586-3210 586-3400 586-3225 586-3279
586-2400 586-3078 586-3079
Housing Rehab Loan Program Junk Cars/Private Property
586-3071 586-3078
Neighborhood Beautification
586-3074
Shopping Carts
500-2632
Planning & Zoning Police
Business & Services Crime Tip Line
Emergencies – 24/7 Notice
Public Works
Animal Services
Maintenance Services
Recycling/Garbage
Billing & Services
Collection– Commercial Collection– Residential Household Dump Day Reduce, Reuse Info
Utilities
Rates / Billing / Info
Emergency (after hours)
Volunteer Services Water
Billing Questions Water Hotline
Water Emergencies 8am–5pm Mon–Fri
586-3279 586-2400
586-2400 586-2500 9-1-1
586-2400 586-2600
794-7297 586-2600 586-3352
586-3100 432-1234 432-0444 432-0444 586-2680 586-2600
586-3100 586-2400 586-3207 586-2600
586-3100 586-2605 586-2600
Water Emergencies After Hours
586-2400
Water Quality Questions
586-2600
Water Waste/Drought
586-2666
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.