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Animals
Adoptions/Pet Vaccinations
Oakland Animal Shelter 535-5615
Oakland SPCA 569-0702
Dead Or Nuisance Animals
Dispose of dead animals, pick up strays, or report vicious animals 238-3481
Spaying/Neutering
Oakland SPCA 569-1606
Boards and Commissions
For a list, call the City Clerkís Office 238-3611
Or call Cityline, the Oakland Information Service 444-2489
City Council
Downtown Office
One City Hall Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 238-7001
Fax 238-6129
Our Representatives
District 1: Jane Brunner 238-7001
Field Office
5205 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 94609 238-7228
Open Wed-Friday 3:00-5:00 PM
Council Member, At large: Henry Chang, Jr.
One City Hall Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 238-7008
Mayor Jerry Brown
One City Hall Plaza, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 238-3141
Fax 238-4731
Copies of Council Minutes, Agendas or municipal codes
City Clerkís Office (fee for copies & mailing) 238-3611
Main Library & Several Branches (Agendas available for copying) 238-3511
City Manager
One City Hall Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 238-3301
This office manages the day to day running of the city, and resolves citizen complaints regarding city services employees, and activities.
Consumer Issues
District Attorney, Consumer Fraud Department 569-9281
Emergency Services
Office of Emergency Services (Fire Department) 238-6352
Offers free comprehensive training to neighborhood groups on: earthquake preparedness, fire suppression, disposal of toxics, and medical triage.
CORE
is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland. This site contains useful information including lists of places to buy emergency supplies.
Fire Services
Emergency Only 911
Arson Investigation 238-4060
Fire Investigation 238-6869 or 238-3242
Fire Prevention & Suppression Assessment District - 238-7388
Vegetation Chipping Pick-up Schedule 238-7388
Safety Inspections 238-3851
Mandates that weeds within thirty feet of residential structures be removed. Receives complaints about weeds as fire hazards on City and private property
Home Alert/Neighborhood Watch
Community Services (Police Department) 238-3066
They will help organize neighborhood and merchant watch groups. They offer 21 comprehensive presentations including: home security, disaster preparedness, citizen awareness and prevention of crime, and education for seniors on how to avoid becoming victimized by crime
Housing/Home Ownership and Rental
Office of Housing and Neighborhood Development (OHND) 238-3531
Housing Counseling (OHND) 238-3056|
Free counseling on default and delinquency; home Ownership possibilities; home rehabilitation; first time home buyers counseling
Mortgage and Home Buyer Assistance 238-3501
Finances housing; Provides fixed rate mortgage loans for first-time home buyers
Hunger/Food Distribution to the needy (All agencies welcome cash donations)
Alameda County Community Food Bank 10901 Russett (near Cal Fed) 568-3663
Provides canned food, fruit, diapers and other goods to non-profit agencies; Accepts donations and volunteers, 7:30-3 PM.
Mayor's Hunger Relief Program (Aging, Health & Human Services) 238-3165
Distributes food to individuals; provides food and money to non-profits
Salvation Army 451-5547
Family Services/Family Shelters 268-1178
Jobs
Jobline 238-311
Lists jobs within the City of Oakland; Updated weekly
Personnel Office: 1 City Hall Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 M-F 8:30-5:00
Mayor's Center for Youth Employment 238-HIRE (4473)
Port of Oakland Employment Resources 272-1142
Technical assistance, training and employee referral
Library Services
Branch Locations and Hours 238-3134
Oakland History Room 238-3222
Licenses/Permits
Dog License (Animal Shelter Police Department) 535-5602
Dogs must be vaccinated and licensed at the animal shelter, Oakland SPCA or at any registered pet hospital or clinic
Bicycle License (OFD dispatch) (non-emergency) 238-3331 or 444-3322
All bicycles must be registered. Call for the location of the nearest fire station.
Block Party Permits (OPD) 238-3155
Events blocking any public street need prior approval from OPD traffic division
Building Permits (OPB)
Zoning Clearance 238-3443
For new buildings, add-ons, or change in building use, you must obtain zoning clearance prior to submitting your plans to the city
Building Department 238-3443
After you have zoning clearance, you must submit your plans to this department for approval
Business License (two step Process)
Zoning Permits 238-3911
Prior to applying for a business license, you must obtain a zoning permit
Finance Department 238-3704
Take your zoning permit to the finance department to complete a Municipal License Declaration, and pay the required fees
Home Based Occupation Permit 238-3443
Allows certain kinds of businesses to operate from a residence
Dance Permits (OPD) 238-3455
Prior approval from the OPDís patrol division is needed for dances serving alcohol
Special Activity Permits (City Clerk) 238-3611
Activities which may disturb adjacent neighborhood areas require additional permits
Tree Removal Permits (OPR) 238-3151
Information on tree protection and view preservation ordinances, hazardous tree removal
Zoning Permits (OPB) 238-3443
Required for reconstruction, subdivision, or new uses on any parcel of land.
Neighborhood Services
Abandoned Buildings
Code Compliance 238-3381
Abandoned Vehicles
Abandoned Vehicle Unit (Vehicles parked on street) 615-5713
8:00-9:00 AM & 3:00-4:00 PM 238-3660
Vehicle Abatement (Vehicles parked on Private Property) 615-5870
Autos on street or in public view must be in working order. Otherwise, the car owner has 72 hours to have repairs made or remove the vehicle from view.
Adopt-A-Spot 238-7630
Volunteer to clean up an area in your neighborhood and maintain it on an ongoing basis. Keep it clean for three weeks and the City names it for you.
Alchohol Outlet Issues 548-9822
Agenda and volunteer information.
Community Development Block Grants 238-3716
Offers grants to programs advancing neighborhood and community development purposes such as child care, food and shelter, health care, and job training within designated community development districts
Conciliation Forum of Oakland (CFO) 763-2117
Volunteer Oakland residents help to settle disputes between neighbors, family members, friends, housemates, and landlords-tenants. Provides a neutral discussion environment only; No court or police intervention.
Driveway/Sidewalk Repair (Public Works) 238-3651
Graffiti
On private property 238-4703
On public property 238-3462
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal 800-606-6606
County disposes of household chemicals, auto fluids, paint and other waste
Maintain a Drain 615-5566 Keep a storm drain in your neighborhood free of debris.
Noise Complaints
Noise in progress 238-3481
Persistent noise problems 238-3881
Recycling Services (Public Works) 238-7283
Solid waste reduction; Recycling programs
Rodents/Vermin (Vector Controlî) 567-6800
County services for garbage, rubbish, insect, rodent, and animal problems
Sidewalk and Sewer Maintenance (Public Works) 238-3651
Complaints about weeds, foliage, or debris obstructing sidewalks or city streets
Street Sweeping (Public Works) 615-5566
For schedules or complaints about street weeping
Trash Dumping (Public Works)
Hotline 615-5577
To report dumping on street and public or private property. Call and give location
Code Compliance 238-3381
If dumping is on private property and might be traced
Toxic Substances (Alameda County Office) 567-6700
Investigates dumping of hazardous waste
Utility Undergrounding 615-5430
Weeds 238-7388
Even though weeds higher than six inches in a private yard may not have been declared a fire hazard by the fire department, they may violate other city codes
Planning Commission
Information on meetings, agendas and minutes or to contact Commissioners 238-2979
Police Services
Emergency Only 911 or 238-3211 or 238-3333
Community Policing Main Number 615-5701
To contact officers at times when they are in the office
Traffic Problems 238-3155
Radar requests, traffic reports, study of neighborhood traffic problems
Neighborhood Services Coordinators 615-5800
Senior Services
Office of Aging 238-3121
Legal Assistance (Also info on Health Insurance) 832-3040
Streets (Public Works)
General Information 615-5566
Street Repair 615-5599
Street Light Repair 615-5430
Street Sign Repair 238-5566
Traffic Signal Repair 615-5430
Web
City of Oakland's web address: http://www.oaklandnet.com
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