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1. When does the City Council meet?

The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless a special meeting is called by City Council. View the meeting calendar online.

2. When will the City Council agenda be ready?

Agendas are posted by the end of the day on the Friday before each City Council meeting. View the Council agendas and minutes.

3. How can I watch a City Council meeting?

The public can attend City Council meetings in person and they are livestreamed and available at www.tv28live.org for viewing and also broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are also available on City’s website: View live or archived City Council meetings

4. Where can I find City Council meeting minutes?

City Council meeting minutes are available on our Council agendas and minutes page.

5. What Commissions and Committees does the City have? How do I become a member of a Commission or Committee?

All of the City's Commissions and Committees are listed on our website on the Boards and Commissions page along with information about how to apply. Community residents interested in serving on a commission or committee may obtain an application online during the recruitment period. 

View current vacancies and more information about how to apply.

6. Where can I find the Municipal Code?

The Municipal Code is a published compilation of City laws and their revisions organized according to subject matter (arranged by title, chapter, and section). The Municipal Code is updated periodically as new ordinances are adopted by the City Council.

7. Where do I register to vote?

You can register to vote on the State of California's website.

8. Where can I find more information about the Public Records Act?

The Public Records Act is codified in Government Code Section 720.000 et. seq. (formerly 6250 et.seq.). The entire Government Code is available online. To submit a request to access any of the City's public records, please submit a request at this link via our NextRequest Portal.

9. Where can I get a birth or death certificate or a marriage license?

Birth, death, and marriage certificates and marriage licenses are issued by Alameda County. Please contact the Alameda County Clerk Recorder's office by calling 510-272-6362 or see their website for more information about obtaining a certificate.