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1. Who may file a grievance?
2. When should a grievance be filed?
3. What should the grievance include?
4. What if I need assistance filling out my grievance?
5. What happens after I file my grievance?
6. When will I receive a response?
7. Should I be concerned that a City officer or employee might retaliate against me if I complain?
8. How long are grievances kept?

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1. Do you have to be a Signal Hill resident to participate in ARC?
2. What will my child do while attending ARC?
3. What experience and training do ARC staff have?

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1. I see someone with a dog who is not picking up the dog's waste. What can I do?
2. Am I allowed to breed my dog or cat in Signal Hill?
3. How many pets can I have at my residence?
4. My neighbor has pets in her yard and does not clean up after them. What can I do?
5. How do I get a license for my dog?
6. I have a problem with barking dogs. What can I do?
7. Who should I call for bee problems?
8. My neighbor leaves his dog tied up to a tree all day / night long and the dog howls, whines, and barks. What can I do?
9. Where can I allow my dog to play off leash?

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1. How do I request public records from the City of Signal Hill?
2. How oftern are City Council meetings held and where does City Council meet?
3. How can I get the City Council agendas and minutes?
4. How can I obtain a passport?
5. Where do I register to vote?
6. What are your hours?

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1. What is the compensation of a commissioner or a committee member?
2. Who can serve on a Commission or Committee?

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1. What is your minimum building permit fee?
2. Can I pay for building permits with a credit card?
3. What Chapter of the Signal Hill Municipal Code (SHMC) can I find the Oil Code?
4. Can I view building permit history online?
5. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?
6. How can an HOA ban smoking?

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1. How can I get my property released?
2. How do I contact the detective handling my case?
3. How do I register as a 290 registrant?

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1. Who administers the municipal election and under what authority?
2. Why are General Municipal Elections in Signal Hill held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years?
3. What happens in the event of a tie vote?
4. Where do I go to vote?
5. Who is running for office?
6. What hours are the polls open on Election Day?
7. What is electioneering?
8. Am I required to show I.D. at the poll?
9. Who is eligible to vote?
10. Who may register to vote?/When may I register to vote?
11. When does registration close?
12. How may I register to vote?/Where can I find voter registration forms?
13. May I register to vote using my business address or a P.O. Box?
14. Do I have to re-register for each election?/When is it necessary to re-register?
15. How can I find out if I’m registered to vote?
16. I just moved and did not re-register. Will I be eligible to vote?
17. Is the information I provide on my voter registration form available to the public?
18. May someone help me vote?

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1. Do I need a permit for a simple family picnic?
2. Where do I get a permit application?
3. How far in advance do I need to make my reservation?
4. What hours are the community centers available by permit?
5. Can I rent the Signal Hill Community Center's kitchen only?
6. Will staff be available during my event?
7. If I have a permit, do I need to be present during the event?
8. Can staff members sign for deliveries?
9. Who is responsible for damages or vandalism?
10. Is proof of residency necessary?
11. When are the parks open?
12. Are permits available on holidays?
13. What happens if my group number is over the facility's capacity?
14. My outdoor event will have more than 50 guests. Is that okay?
15. Can I bring my own barbecue grill or taco cart?
16. Are alcoholic beverages allowed in the park or Community Centers?
17. Is amplified music allowed in city parks?
18. Is amplified music allowed in the community centers?
19. What type of decorations may I use?
20. Can I have a jumper at my event?
21. Can I bring my own personal jumper?
22. What if I need to cancel my permit?
23. Can I bring a dog to the park?
24. Can I bring tables and chairs to the park?
25. Can I run a fitness/bootcamp class or practice with my team in the park?
26. Can I pay with a credit card?

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1. How much do library cards cost?
2. How old do you have to be to get a library card?
3. Do you have to be a Signal Hill resident to get a library card?
4. How can I get a library card?
5. What happens if I lose my library card?
6. What is the maximum length of time a book can be checked out?
7. How many books can I check out at a time?
8. What if I want to keep my books longer?
9. What happens if I return books late?
10. How much does it cost to check out a DVD?
11. What is the maximum length of time DVDs may be checked out?
12. How many DVDs can I check out at one time?
13. Can DVDs be renewed?
14. What happens if I am late in returning DVDs to the library?
15. How much does it cost to check out a book on CD?
16. What is the maximum length of time books on CD can be kept?
17. How many books on CD can I check out at one time?
18. What if I want to keep my book on CD longer?
19. What happens if I am late in returning my book on CD?
20. How long can I use a public computer?
21. How do I sign up for computer use?
22. May I print items from the computer?

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1. How do I pay a parking citation in person?
2. How do I pay a parking citation by mail?
3. How do I contest a parking citation?
4. How do I pay for a parking citation online?

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1. Can I bring tables and chairs to the park?
2. Can I set up a canopy (easy-up tent) in the park?
3. Can I set up a hammock or slackline in the park?
4. Can I bring a dog to the park?
5. Can I run a fitness/bootcamp class or practice with my team in the park?

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1. What is needed to get my vehicle out of impound?
2. How do I find out what crimes have occurred in Signal Hill?
3. How do I obtain a police report?
4. How can I receive alerts and emergency information from SHPD?
5. How can I report a tip anonymously?
6. Where can I find Signal Hill’s municipal code / local laws?
7. How can I get information on someone being held in the Signal Hill Police Department’s jail?
8. I received a parking citation. What do I do now?
9. What happens when I call 911 in Signal Hill?

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1. Where can I recycle my Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste?
2. My sewer lateral is backing up. Who is responsible to clear it?
3. How do I request service or report a problem to Public Works?
4. What is the holiday schedule for trash collection?
5. How do I properly dispose of fats, oils and grease?
6. When do I need an Oversize Load Transportation Permit?

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1. How do I obtain a copy of a crime report or a traffic collision report?
2. What is needed to get my vehicle out of impound?
3. How do I pay a parking citation in person?
4. How do I pay a parking citation by mail?

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1. How do I apply to become a reserve police officer?

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1. How do I obtain a copy of a traffic collision report?
2. Whom should I contact for questions about information in a traffic collision report?
3. What should I do if I am involved in a collision?

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1. Do children need to bring their own equipment for different sports?
2. Who provides the snack for children at the games?
3. Do you have to be a Signal Hill resident to participate in the youth sports program?
4. After I sign up my child, how do I receive information for the season?