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  2. Your Government

    1. City Council
      1. City Council Meetings
      2. Agendas and Minutes
      3. Streaming Media Archive
      4. Former Mayors
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Council Meeting Webcasts
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Application
      2. Vacancies
      3. Arts & Culture Commission
        1. City Hall Gallery Space
        2. ECCRU
          1. Call for Artist in Residence
          2. Current Artist in Residence
        3. Poet Laureate Program
          1. Call to Poets
          2. Current Poet Laureate
        4. Community Orchestra Program
        5. Get Involved
        6. 12 Wind Sculptures
          1. San Pablo Ave. Streetscape Public Art Project
        7. Messy Art Day
        8. Arts Month
      4. Citizens Street Oversight Committee
      5. Civil Service Commission
      6. Committee on Aging
      7. Crime Prevention Committee
      8. Design Review Board
      9. Economic Development Committee
      10. Environmental Quality Committee
        1. Eco Film Series
        2. Green Teams
      11. Financial Advisory Board
      12. Human Relations Commission
        1. Loving Day
        2. Stop Hate. Together.
        3. Annual MLK Celebration
        4. HRC Student Commissioner
      13. Parks & Recreation Commission
      14. Planning Commission
      15. Urban Forest Committee
        1. Tree Survey
      16. Membership Tools
    5. Redevelopment & Oversight Board
      1. Oversight Board
        1. Agendas
        2. Minutes
      2. Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS)
      3. Recognized Obligations Payments Schedule (ROPS)
    6. City Departments
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Clerk
        1. Meet the City Clerk
        2. Boards & Commissions
        3. Passports
        4. Brown Act
        5. Campaign Disclosure
        6. City Council
        7. Conflict of Interest Code
        8. Elections
        9. Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Legislative Representatives
        11. Meeting Resources
        12. Mission Statement
        13. Municipal Code
        14. Voter Information
        15. Records
      3. City Manager
        1. City Manager's Update
        2. Meet the City Manager
        3. Meet the Assistant City Manager
        4. Charter City
          1. How Did We Get Here?
          2. City Council Presentations
          3. Ask a Question or Make a Comment
          4. FAQs
        5. Annual Budget Process
        6. News and Views Newsletter
        7. Cannabis Business Regulations
        8. Smoke Pollution Protection Ordinance
          1. Tobacco Retailers License
          2. Overview of Tobacco Retailer License Program
          3. Background
        9. Minimum Wage Ordinance
          1. Minimum Wage Ordinance Background
        10. Strategic Plan
        11. Citizens Survey
      4. Community Development Department
        1. Affordable Housing
          1. Affordable Housing in El Cerrito
            1. Metro 510 (Creekside Walk)
            2. Hana Gardens Senior Apartments
            3. Ohlone Garden Mixed-Use Residential
            4. Inclusionary Housing Program
          2. Affordable Housing Resources
          3. Tenant Protections
        2. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
          1. Previous San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Meetings
          2. Current San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Meetings
        3. Building
          1. Building Permits
            1. Owner Builder Permits
          2. Solar System Permits
          3. Residential Rental Inspection Program
          4. Green Building
          5. Building Codes
          6. Code Enforcement
          7. PACE financing
        4. Economic Development
          1. Economic Development Action Plan
          2. Restaurant Week
            1. For Restaurants
            2. Participating Restaurants & Specials
          3. Cerrito Theatre Update
        5. Planning
          1. Environmental (CEQA) Documents
            1. Introduction to CEQA
          2. Housing Element 2015-2023
          3. General Plan
          4. New Development
            1. 1715 Elm Street
              1. 1715 Elm Street Background
            2. 5828 El Dorado Street
              1. El Dorado Background
            3. 10135 San Pablo Avenue
            4. 11615/11645 San Pablo Ave Hotel Project
            5. Mayfair 11600/11690 San Pablo Avenue
            6. 10810 San Pablo Avenue
            7. 10300 San Pablo Avenue
            8. 10290 San Pablo Avenue
            9. 10192 San Pablo Avenue
            10. 10919 San Pablo Avenue
            11. 10963 San Pablo Avenue
            12. Polaris Apartments (11965 San Pablo Avenue)
            13. Avenue Lofts (10167 San Pablo Avenue)
            14. 921 Kearney Street
            15. 11048/11060 San Pablo Avenue
          5. Application Forms and Checklists
          6. Planning Commission
          7. Design Review Board
        6. Sustainability & Climate
        7. Document Library
        8. Homeowner's Workshops
        9. Transportation Studies
      5. Finance Department
        1. Assessments
          1. Measure J Storm Drain
          2. Measure A Swim Center
          3. LLAD
          4. Measure A (Streets)
          5. Measure R
        2. Budget / Financial Information
          1. Awards
        3. Business Licenses
          1. Business License Online Renewal
          2. Business License Renewal FAQ
        4. Financial Policies
        5. Financial Advisory Board
        6. Master Fee Schedule
        7. Parking Permits
          1. Obtaining a Residential Parking Permit
          2. Establishing New Residential Parking Zones
        8. Transient Occupancy Tax
        9. Utility User Tax
        10. Vendor Information
        11. Transparency Portal
      6. Fire Department
        1. The Chief's Desk
        2. Divisions
          1. Fire Prevention
          2. Fire Operations
          3. Support Services
          4. Training / EMS
        3. Stations & Apparatus
        4. Fire Prevention
          1. Vegetation Management
            1. Vegetation Management Standards
            2. Fire Hazard Reduction Guidelines
          2. Inspections
          3. Recreational Fire Permits
          4. Red Flag Warning
          5. Knox Box
          6. ISO Rating
        5. Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
          1. Learn More About CERT
          2. Area Coordination
          3. CERT Graduates
          4. Register for Free Classes
          5. Get Ready - Next Steps
          6. Additional Resources
        6. Community Programs
          1. Child Safety Seat Inspections
          2. School Group Presentations and Tours
          3. Kids Corner
          4. Safely Surrender Baby Program
          5. Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detectors
          6. Vial of Life Program
        7. CPR / First Aid
        8. Calendar
        9. Fire Department Responses
        10. Links
        11. 2014 Emergency Preparedness Exercise
      7. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Fire Recruitment Information
        3. Police Recruitment Information
          1. P.O.S.T.
        4. Job Descriptions
        5. Salary & Benefits
        6. Labor Relations
        7. Risk Management
      8. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Annual Report
          2. Department Overview
          3. Dispatch
          4. Job Opportunities
          5. Megan's Law
          6. Mission, Vision & Values
          7. Online Police Reporting
          8. Professional Standards
          9. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Administration
          1. Employment
          2. Cadet Program
          3. Records Bureau
          4. Fingerprinting Service
          5. Permit Request
        3. Chief's Welcome
        4. How Do I..
          1. Apply For
            1. Alarm Permit
            2. Cadet Program
            3. Community Police Academy
            4. Employment Opportunities
            5. Explorer Program
          2. Contact
            1. Police Staff
            2. School Resource Officers
          3. Find
            1. Annual Police Reports
            2. Criminal Activity & Arrest Data
            3. Public Records
          4. Sign Up For
            1. Child Safety Seat Inspection
            2. Citizen Security Camera Registration
            3. National Night Out
            4. Neighborhood Watch
            5. Vacation Home Check
            6. Volunteer Opportunities
          5. Submit
            1. Online Police Report
            2. Parking Citation Payments
            3. Permit Request
            4. Traffic Court Payments
            5. Abandoned Vehicles
            6. Radar Trailer Request
          6. Claim Lost & Found Property
        5. News & Alerts
          1. Alarm Systems
            1. Alarm Permit Online Application
            2. Fines & Fees
          2. Countywide Community Warning System
          3. Crime Reports
          4. ECPD Updates
          5. Social Media
        6. Patrol Division
          1. Bicycle Patrol Program
          2. K-9 Unit
        7. Special Operations
          1. Investigations
          2. Traffic Unit
            1. Child Safety Seat Inspection
            2. Parking Citations
            3. Traffic Court Payments
          3. Community Police Academy
          4. Child Safety Seat Inspections
          5. Explorer Program
          6. Mobile Field Force
          7. National Night Out
          8. Reserve Officer Program
          9. School Resource Officers
          10. Volunteers in Police Service
          11. Crime Scene Investigations Unit
          12. Crisis Negotiation Team
      9. Public Works
        1. Clean Water Program
          1. The City's NPDES Permit
          2. Resources
          3. Contra Costa Clean Water Program
          4. Corp Yard Stormwater Pollution Prevention
          5. Development & Construction Information
          6. How You Can Help
          7. Rain Gardens
        2. Engineering
          1. Capital Improvement Program
            1. Archived CIP Projects
              1. 2015 Slurry Seal and Curb Ramp Program
              2. Street Improvement Program
              3. Arlington Blvd Safety Improvements Project
              4. I-80/Central Ave Interchange Improvements
              5. Central and Liberty Street Improvements
                1. Background
                2. Coordination with BART
                3. Grant Funding
              6. Richmond-Ohlone Greenway Project
              7. Ohlone Greenway Natural Area and Rain Garden
              8. Potrero Ave Safety Improvements Project
              9. Moeser-Ashbury Safety Improvements
                1. Sidewalks
                2. Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Calming Measures
                3. Bicycle Lanes
              10. 2014 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
                1. Manila Street Removal and Replacement
              11. Castro Park Field Renovation
              12. Arlington and Brewster Curve Safety Improvements
              13. 2016 Microsurfacing and Curb Ramp Program
            2. Current CIP Projects
              1. Arlington Blvd. & Brewster Dr.
              2. 2016 Microsurfacing and Curb Ramp Project
              3. Fairmont Park Improvements, Phase 1
                1. Fairmont Park Background Information
              4. Hillside Natural Area Signage Improvements
              5. Korematsu Safe Routes to School
              6. Ohlone Greenway Wayfinding Project
              7. San Pablo Ave. Green Stormwater Spine Project
              8. Archived Projects
              9. 2017 Patch Paving Project
              10. 2018 Slurry Seal Program
              11. Ohlone Greenway BART ASP Improvements Project
              12. 2018 Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Repair Program
          2. Resources
          3. Encroachment Permit
            1. Excavation Moratorium
            2. Locating Sewer Laterals
            3. Grading and Transportation
            4. Newsrack Permit
              1. Permit Fees
              2. Resources
            5. Transportation Permit
          4. Permits
            1. Encroachment Permit Requirements
          5. GIS & Maps
          6. Master Plans / Other Plans
            1. ADA Transition Plan
            2. Circulation Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians
              1. Maps
            3. Ohlone Greenway Master Plan
              1. Additional Master Plan Background Documents
            4. San Pablo Avenue Streetscape
              1. SPA Streetscape Map
              2. San Pablo Ave Streetscape Funders
              3. Historic-Cultural Pavers
            5. Storm Drain Master Plan
            6. Upper Fairmount Streetscape
            7. Green Infrastructure Plan
          7. Streets
            1. Public Right of Way
              1. Public Right-of-Way
            2. Street Paving
              1. Streets Moratorium
              2. Street Paving Reports
          8. Transportation Programs
            1. Bicycling & Walking
              1. Bike and Pedestrian Safety
              2. Bike to Work Day
              3. Electronic Bike Lockers
              4. 511's Bike Buddy Program
              5. The BART Path
              6. Bike Share Program
            2. Neighborhood Traffic
              1. Program Objectives
              2. Balancing User Needs
              3. The Complete NTMP Process
                1. Petition Request
                2. Qualifying Criteria
                3. Project Prioritization
                4. Tiered Measures
                  1. Tier I
                  2. Tier II
                5. Reports and Appendices
              4. Neighborhood Pace Car Program
                1. Pace Car Pledge & Form
            3. Regional Transportation Projects
              1. I-80 SMART Corridor Project
              2. I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project
          9. Ohlone Greenway Improvements
        3. Maintenance
          1. Creeks
            1. Baxter and Cerrito Creeks
            2. Creek Maintenance
            3. Get Involved
            4. Resources
            5. Creek Protection Overlay District
          2. Forms
          3. Spills & Discharges
            1. Action Steps
            2. Resources
          4. Streets & Lights
            1. Flooding / Sandbags
            2. Illegal Dumping
            3. Sidewalks
            4. Streetlights
            5. Streetsweeping
          5. Get Involved
        4. Operations & Environmental Services Div.
        5. Recycling & Environmental Resource Center
          1. Drop-Off Materials Accepted
          2. Materials NOT Accepted
          3. Programs
          4. The Exchange Zone
          5. Recycling Center Rules
          6. Use It Again
          7. Annual Clean-up
          8. Background on the Recycling Center
          9. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
          10. Hours of Operation
        6. Curbside Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Drop-Off Recycling at the Recycling Center
          2. Recycling
          3. Green Waste
          4. Garbage
          5. Household Hazardous Waste
          6. Motor Oil Recycling
          7. Solid Waste and Recycling Rates
          8. Hours of Operation
        7. Trees
          1. Tree Planting
          2. Tree Removal Policy & Procedures
          3. Prohibited Trees
          4. Tree Inventory
          5. Urban Forest Management Plan
          6. "View Obstruction by Trees" Ordinance
          7. "Tree and Shrub" Ordinance
        8. Helpful Contacts / Other Agencies
        9. Preparing for the Rainy Season
        10. Maintenance of Creeks on Private Property
      10. Recreation
        1. Adult
          1. 50 Plus Bulletin
          2. Adult Programs
            1. Zumba
            2. Tennis
          3. Special Events & Talks
          4. Classes and Programs
            1. Alzheimer's Respite Program
            2. Computer Classes & Cyber Cafe
          5. CoCo Cafe
          6. Committee on Aging
          7. Easy Ride Paratransit Service
          8. Plans for Giving
          9. Senior Citizen Emergency List
          10. Trips and Excursions
          11. Volunteer Job Opportunities
          12. Other Senior Services
        2. Youth
          1. Youth Services Division
            1. School Aged Childcare
            2. Preschool Programs
            3. Summer Camps
            4. Enrichment Classes
              1. Fairmont After School Enrichment Program
              2. Harding After School Enrichment Program
              3. Madera After School Enrichment Program
            5. Youth Sports
            6. El Cerrito Camp Ravencliff
            7. Community Services
          2. Preschool Programs
          3. School-age Childcare
          4. Summer Camps
          5. Registration Information
        3. Community
          1. Community Engagement
          2. rECexpo
          3. July 4th Festival
          4. Crab Feed
          5. Pancake Breakfast
          6. Halloween
          7. Family Sweetheart Dance
          8. Pickleball Tournament
          9. Spring Egg Hunt
        4. Parks & Facilities
          1. Community Center Office Hours
          2. Facility Rental
        5. Swim Center
          1. Swim Center
          2. Swim Lessons
          3. Family Times
          4. Lap Swim
          5. Other Aquatic Programs
          6. Training
          7. Rules
          8. FAQ
        6. Contact Us
          1. Department Overview
            1. Parks & Recreational Facilities Master Plan
          2. Get Involved
          3. Online Registration Instructions
            1. Quick Link: Online Registration Homepage
          4. David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund
      11. Staff Directory
      12. Permit Counter
    7. City Hall Hours
    8. Elections
    9. Voter Information
    10. Budget
    11. Legislative Representatives
    12. Municipal Code
    13. Wall of Fame
      1. El Cerrito Wall of Fame
      2. Current Inductees
        1. Parella
        2. Ritz
      3. Past Inductees
        1. Weinstein
        2. Panas
        3. J Bartke
        4. Shinsako
        5. R Bartke
        6. Lernberg
        7. Mespelt
        8. Miller
        9. Wilkins
        10. Wilson
        11. Gans
        12. Collins
        13. Freethy
        14. Siri
        15. West
        16. Shroeder
        17. Spellmann
        18. Flynn
        19. Shadi
    14. Staff & City Services Directory
    15. Centennial Celebration - 2017
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  3. Residents

    1. Animal Control
    2. Arts
    3. BART Earthquake Safety Construction
    4. Code Enforcement
    5. Contact the City Council
    6. Disaster Preparedness
    7. Events
    8. FAQs
    9. Facility Rentals
    10. Flooding / Storms
    11. History
    12. Library
      1. Library Services Priorities
        1. Library Needs Assessment Update
        2. Measure B FAQ
    13. Media Center
    14. News
    15. Parks & Facilities
    16. Passport Services
    17. Photo Gallery
    18. Parking Permits
    19. Planning & Building
    20. Recreation Services
    21. Recycling
    22. Schools
    23. Staff & City Services Directory
    24. Streaming Media Archive
    25. Streets / Sidewalks
    26. Swim Center
    27. Transportation
    28. Trees
    29. Transparency Portal
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  4. Business

    1. Bids / RFPs
    2. Business Licenses
    3. Building Inspections
    4. Building Codes
    5. Building Permits & Inspections
    6. Chamber of Commerce
    7. Economic Development
    8. Fire Inspections
    9. Minimum Wage
    10. Planning & Zoning
    11. Recycling & Waste
    12. Smoke-free El Cerrito
    13. Tobacco Retailer License
      1. Trees in Commercial Area
    14. Vendor Information
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  5. Greener El Cerrito

    1. Clean Water
    2. Climate Action & Energy
      1. Climate Action
        1. City Council Resolutions and Climate Action
        2. Climate Action Plan
      2. Community Choice Aggregation
      3. Energy
        1. Residents
          1. Solar Assessments
        2. Business
        3. City Energy Efficiency
      4. Get 100% Renewable Energy
      5. PACE Financing
    3. Creeks
    4. Garden Tips
    5. Get Involved
      1. Citywide Garage Sale
      2. Environmental Quality Committee
      3. El Cerrito Green Teams
      4. Monthly Email Updates
      5. Adopt-A-Place
        1. Adopted Parks and Gardens
      6. Earth Day Celebration
      7. "A Greener El Cerrito" Newsletters
    6. Green Governance
      1. Programs
      2. Policies
        1. Single-Use Bag & Food Ware Ordinances
          1. Single-Use Bag Summary
          2. Food Ware Summary
    7. Recycling & Waste
    8. Trees & Urban Forestry
    9. Walking, Biking & Transit
      1. Transit
        1. Transit First Policy
    10. Water Conservation
    11. Living with Wildlife
    12. Natural El Cerrito
      1. Trees
    13. What's New?
      1. Newsletter Archive
    14. Hillside Natural Area Fundraising
      1. Donation Thank Yous
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  6. How Do I

    1. Apply for
      1. for a Job with the City
    2. Report
      1. graffiti/trash
      2. illegal dumping
      3. sidewalk concern
      4. spills and discharge
      5. street light or traffic signal outage
      6. tree care request
    3. Reserve A
      1. Athletic field or tennis court
      2. Facility or meeting room
      3. Picnic/BBQ
    4. Dispose of
      1. Garbage
      2. Greenwaste
      3. Hard to Recycle Items
      4. Household Hazardous Waste
      5. Motor Oil
      6. Recyclables (curbside service)
    5. Register for
      1. Agenda notifications
      2. CERT class
      3. Childcare
      4. Citywide Garage Sale
      5. First Aid/CPR class
      6. Recreation classes and programs
      7. Residential Rental Inspection
    6. Pay Online for
      1. Business License
      2. Citywide Garage Sale Host
      3. July 4 Festival Vendor
      4. Tobacco Retailer License
    7. View
      1. Financial Transparency Site
      2. Active Transportation Plan
      3. ADA Transition Plan
      4. Agendas & Minutes
      5. Climate Action Plan
      6. Council Meeting Webcast
      7. Economic Development Action Plan
      8. Entitled/Approved Developments
      9. General Plan
      10. Housing Element
      11. Major Development Projects
      12. Maps/GIS
      13. Ohlone Greenway Master Plan
      14. Photo Gallery
      15. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
      16. San Pablo Avenue Streetscape
      17. Storm Drain Master Plan
      18. Landscape Management Plan
      19. Structural Facilities Management Plan
      20. Upper Fairmount Streetscape
      21. Urban Forest Master Plan
      22. Urban Greening Plan
      23. Video Gallery
      24. Zoning Map
      25. Zoning Ordinance
    8. Visit
      1. City Hall
      2. Community Center
      3. Farmer's Market
      4. Fire Stations
      5. Food Truck Market
      6. Library
      7. Parks
      8. Police Dept
      9. Recycling + Environmental Resource Center
      10. Senior Center
      11. Swim Center
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  7. Contact & Connect

    1. Boards & Commissions
    2. City Facilities
    3. Events
    4. Join our team
    5. Meetings
    6. Open El Cerrito Forum
    7. Staff & City Services Directory
    8. Subscribe
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Council
    3. Streaming Media
    4. Events Calendar
    5. Facilities
    6. Maps
    7. Go Green
    8. Job Opportunities
    9. July 4th Festival
    10. Swim Center
    11. Municipal Code
    12. Community Voice
    13. Bids
    14. Staff & City Services Directory
    15. Notify Me
    16. Translate
    17. City GIS
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