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  2. Your Government

    1. Mayor
    2. City Council
      1. City Council Members
      2. City Council Agendas & Minutes
      3. Adopted Documents by Council
      4. Council Appointments to Boards & Commission
      5. Sister Cities
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Successor Agency
      2. Oversight Board of Successor Agency
        1. Adopted Resolutions
      3. Revenue Measure Oversight Committee
        1. Media
        2. Reports
        3. Keeping Watsonville Safe
        4. Manteniendo a Watsonville Seguro
        5. Audit Reports
        6. Revenue Measure Oversight Committee Meetings
      4. Library Board
      5. Parks & Recreation Commission
      6. Personnel Commission
      7. Planning Commission
      8. Former Redevelopment Agency
      9. Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee
      10. Ad-Hoc Committee on Policing and Social Equity
        1. Policing and Social Equity - Committee Members
        2. Ad Hoc Meetings
    4. City Manager
      1. Our Town E-Edition Sign-Up
      2. Our Town Newsletter
      3. Biannual City Budget 2021-2023 - Community Input
    5. Public Hearings & Legal Notices
    6. City Attorney
      1. Bail Schedule
    7. City Clerk
      1. City Charter
      2. Elections
        1. November 3, 2020 Election
        2. City Council Candidates November 2020
        3. Previous Elections
        4. March 3, 2020 Election
        5. Vote from Home
      3. Fair Political Practices Commission Filings
        1. Payment to Agency Report (Form 801)
        2. Public Official Appointments (Form 806)
        3. Ceremonial Role of Events and Ticket/Pass Dist.
        4. Committee Campaign Statements (Form 460)
        5. Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
      4. Municipal Code
      5. Public Records Act Requests
      6. SB 272 Watsonville Enterprise Systems
      7. Redistricting
    8. Social and Community Service Grants
    9. Census 2020
    10. City Phone Numbers
    11. Other Government Websites
    12. Plan to Prevent, Reduce & End Homelessness
    13. Municipal Code
    14. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
      1. SAVE LIVES RESOURCES
        1. CITY OF WATSONVILLE - VACCINE POSTS
        2. CITY OF WATSONVILLE - GRAPHICS
        3. THANKSGIVING GUIDELINES
        4. SAVE LIVES - Thank You Campaign
        5. SAVE LIVES - HALLOWEEN
        6. SAVE LIVES LIVES - PREVENTION FORMULA
        7. SAVE LIVES - DID YOU KNOW?
        8. SAVE LIVES - BACK TO SCHOOL
        9. SAVE LIVES - BACK TO WORK
        10. SAVE LIVES - 14 DAY UPDATE
        11. SAVE LIVES - SAFE SUMMER
        12. SAFE SUMMER - 4TH OF JULY
        13. STATE ORDERS
        14. SAVE LIVES LIVES - STAY SAFE COVID & FIRES
        15. SAVE LIVES - Labor Day
        16. SAVE LIVES - RESOURCES FOR AG WORKERS
        17. VOTE SAFELY DURING COVID-19
        18. SAVE LIVES - TIER SYSTEM
        19. SAVE LIVES - DID YOU KNOW? OCT 12
        20. CITY OF WATSONVILLE - COVID SAFETY
        21. SAVE LIVES - FLU SHOT
        22. SAVE LIVES - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
        23. SAVE LIVES - BE KIND TO YOURSELF
        24. SAVE LIVES LIVES - YOUR SOCIAL BUBBLE
        25. SAVE LIVES - NEW YEAR'S CAMPAIGN
        26. SAVE LIVES - VACCINE & GEN MESSAGING
        27. SAVE LIVES - VACCINE IS HERE
        28. Learn More about the COVID-19 Vaccine
        29. Prevention Formula & My Turn
        30. Double Mask
      2. Virtual Recreation Center
      3. Resources
      4. Business Resources
        1. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
      5. Business Reopening Guidelines
      6. Emergency Orders
      7. Encroachment Agreement
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  3. Departments

    1. Airport
      1. Community
        1. Airport Open House
        2. Wheels@Watsonville Airport Car Show...returns in 2022!
        3. Organizations
        4. Volunteer Opportunities
        5. Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee
      2. Tenants
        1. General Tenant Information
        2. Wait List and Permit Applications
        3. Airport Compliance Documents
        4. Airport Master Plan
        5. Airport Noise Studies
        6. Airport Five Year Operational Study
        7. Airport Economic Benefit Analysis
        8. UL94 Aviation Fuel Information and Data
      3. On Field Aviation Businesses
        1. On-Field Businesses
        2. RFPs, RFQs & Surveys
      4. Pilots
        1. Pilot Information
          1. Aviation Links
          2. Email Alert Sign-Up
          3. Flying Quietly
            1. Best Practices
            2. Noise Abatement Procedures
            3. Restricted Overflight Zones
          4. Online Publications
          5. Weather Links
        2. Facts, Figures & FAQs
        3. Visiting the Airport
          1. For Golfers
          2. Restaurant & Lounge
        4. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) Information
        5. Report a Bird Strike!
      5. How Do I...
        1. Contact the Airport
        2. Sign Up for Email Alerts
      6. About Us
        1. History
          1. A Sailor's Story
          2. Pre-War History: Watsonville Airport Company
          3. World War II: Naval Auxiliary Airfield
          4. Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Watsonville
          5. Military to Municipal
          6. Municipal Improvements
          7. Recent Improvements
          8. Continuing the Tradition
        2. Video Gallery
        3. Photo Gallery
        4. KWVI Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days!
          1. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- May
          2. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- April
          3. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days-June
          4. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- July
          5. Virutal Historical Aircraft Display Days- August
          6. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days-September
          7. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- October
          8. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- November
          9. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- December
        5. KWVI Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days 2021
          1. KWVI Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- January
          2. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- February
          3. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- March
          4. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- April
    2. Community Development
      1. About Community Development
        1. Application Forms
        2. Fees
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Contact Information
        5. CDD Organization Chart
      2. Divisions
        1. Building Division
          1. Code Enforcement
          2. Code Enforcement Complaints
          3. Digital Plan Review
          4. Green Building Program
          5. Licensed Contractors
          6. Property Maintenance Guidelines
          7. Request an Inspection
          8. Window Replacement Permit Policy
          9. Request for Proposals
        2. Engineering
          1. Encroachment Permits
          2. Public Works & Utilities
          3. Utility Services
        3. Housing
          1. Affordable Housing
          2. First Time Homebuyers
          3. Downpayment Assistance Program
          4. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
          5. Rental Housing Rehabilitation
          6. Housing Resources
          7. Program Limits
        4. Planning Division
          1. General Plan
          2. Municipal Code
          3. Planning Documents
          4. Application Forms
          5. Historic Preservation
          6. Downtown Specific Plan
            1. Overview and Purpose
            2. Vision Themes and Guiding Principles
            3. Relevant Documents
          7. Environmental Justice Element
            1. Relevant Documents
          8. Transportation Analysis per CEQA
          9. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
      3. Services
        1. Flood Management
        2. Inspection Requests
        3. Permit Applications & Forms
        4. Plan Review
        5. Zoning Clearance for Business License
        6. Outdoor Encroachment Agreement Guidance
      4. I Want To...
        1. Apply For
          1. Building Inspection Request
          2. Request a Planning Inspection
          3. Outdoor Dining Permit
        2. Contact
        3. Find
          1. City Council Agendas & Minutes
          2. City Council Adopted Resolutions
          3. Municipal Code
          4. Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes
          5. Permit Applications & Forms
          6. Upcoming Meetings
        4. Learn About
          1. Planning Documents
          2. Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan
          3. Environmental Justice Element
          4. 2005 General Plan
          5. 2030 Draft General Plan
          6. Alcohol Related Uses
          7. Cannabis Facilities
          8. Climate Action Plan
          9. Carbon Fund Ordinance
          10. Green House Gas Reduction
          11. How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
          12. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
        5. View
          1. General Plan Land Use Map
          2. Zoning Districts Map
          3. Zoning Map Book
          4. Major Projects Map
          5. Completed Projects Map
          6. Airport Safety Zones
          7. Flood Zone Map
          8. Liquefaction Potential Map
          9. Parking District Map
    3. Economic Development
      1. Why Watsonville
        1. Location & Transportation
        2. Parking
        3. Projects
        4. Success Stories
        5. Workforce
        6. Economic Development Brochure
      2. Resources
        1. Community Profile
        2. Zoning Map
        3. Demographics
        4. Industries
        5. COVID-19 Business Resources
        6. Shop Local - Businesses Still Open
        7. Business Reopening Guidelines
        8. COVID-19 Business Signage
      3. Site Selection
      4. Watsonville 360
        1. Business Spotlight
        2. Education
        3. Quality of Life
        4. Things to Do
    4. Finance
      1. Audits
        1. Single Audit Report
        2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
      2. Budgets
        1. Past Budget Documents
        2. Recent Budget Documents
        3. Budget Outlook Presentation
      3. Living Wage Ordinance
      4. Business License
        1. SB 205 BUSINESS LICENSE STORMWATER COMPLIANCE FORM
      5. Rental Security Deposit
      6. Request for Proposals
      7. Transient Occupancy Tax
      8. Utilities
      9. TOTS Return with Tourism Assessment Form
      10. Senior's/Care Utility Users Tax Exemption
    5. Fire
      1. About the Department
        1. Administration
        2. Area We Serve
        3. Employment Information
        4. History of the Department
        5. Photo Gallery
        6. Station Locations
          1. Station 1
          2. Station 2
        7. What We Do
          1. Fire Prevention
          2. Training, Safety and EMS
          3. Operations Division
      2. Public Education
        1. Class Visits
        2. Fire Safety Talks
        3. Station Tours
      3. Programs & Services
        1. Child Car Seat Inspections
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Fire Cadets
        3. Ride Along
      4. Fire Prevention & Safety
        1. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
          2. Earthquakes
          3. Shelter-in-Place
        2. Fire Inspections
          1. Building & Construction Information
          2. Business Self-Inspections
        3. Home Safety
          1. Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH)
          2. File of Life
          3. Fire Safety For Kids
          4. Home Escape Plan (PDF)
          5. How to Report a Fire Hazard
          6. Prevent Kitchen Fires
          7. Smoke Alarms
        4. Knox Box / Locks
        5. Weed Abatement / Burn Days
      5. I Want To...
        1. Find...
          1. Employment Information
          2. Fire Station Locations
          3. Helpful Phone Numbers
        2. Learn About...
          1. Becoming a Fire Cadet
          2. File of Life
          3. Fire Museum
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. History
          6. Home Fire Safety
          7. Preparing for an Emergency
        3. Request A...
          1. Fire Report
          2. Medical Report (PDF)
        4. Schedule A...
          1. Car Seat Inspection
          2. Classroom Visit
          3. Fire Inspection
          4. Fire Inspection of My Day Care
          5. Fire Station Tour
          6. Ride Along
    6. Human Resources
      1. Bargaining Units
      2. FAQs
      3. Jobs
      4. Salary List (PDF)
      5. Job Descriptions
      6. Job Opportunities
    7. Library
      1. 24/7 Virtual Library
        1. Online Magazines & Newspapers
        2. Virtual Storytimes
        3. Got Questions?
        4. Free Online Classes
        5. Virtual Escape Rooms
        6. Resources for Teens
      2. About the Library
        1. Board of Library Trustees
        2. California Agricultural Workers’ History Center
          1. Food Security in the Pajaro Valley
        3. Friends of the Library
          1. Join the Friends of the Library
          2. Amazon Smile
          3. Donating to the Library
        4. Grants
          1. An American Story
          2. California of the Past Digital Storytelling
          3. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History
          4. Library Innovation Lab: The Immigrant Experience
        5. Hours, Locations & Phone Numbers
          1. Parking at the Main Library
        6. Library History
          1. Freedom Branch Library History
            1. Art Work for the Donor Wall
        7. FAQ's
        8. Library Mission Statement
        9. Library Newsletter
          1. Boletín de la Biblioteca
        10. Library Policies
        11. Library Staff
        12. Library Programs
        13. Volunteering at the Library
        14. Watsonville Public Library Phased Reopening Plan
        15. Website Link Suggestion Form
      3. Services
        1. eBooks & eAudiobooks
        2. Online Magazines & Newspapers
        3. Download Free Music, Movies & TV Shows
        4. Study Rooms
        5. Meeting Rooms
        6. Get a Library Card
        7. Pay Fines Online
        8. Curbside Service - Pickup Holds
        9. Ask a Librarian
        10. Library Account Text Messages
        11. Free Online Homework Help & Tutoring
        12. Computer Labs
        13. WiFi & Wireless Printing
        14. WiFi Hotspots
        15. Early Learning Computers
        16. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
        17. LibraryLink
        18. Literacy Center
        19. Class Visits
        20. Free Online Classes
        21. Free Test Preparation
        22. Learn a New Language
        23. Learn to Use a Computer
          1. Computer Learning Resources
      4. How Do I?
        1. Ask a Question
        2. Connect to WiFi
        3. Contact the Library
        4. Download eBooks
        5. Download Free Music
        6. Find Parking
        7. Get a Library Card
        8. Get the Library Newsletter
        9. Get Tax Forms & Information
        10. Have Library Books Delivered Home
        11. Learn to Read
        12. Learn to Use a Computer or eDevice
        13. Leave a General Comment
        14. Make a Donation to the Library
        15. Make a Suggestion
        16. Pay My Library Fines Online
        17. Print From My Device at the Library
        18. Receive Text Messages About My Library Account
        19. Renew a Book or Item
        20. Request a Book or Item
        21. Request a Book be Removed from the Collection
        22. Request a News Article
        23. Request an Obituary
        24. Schedule a Class Visit
        25. Schedule the Meeting Room
        26. See New Items at the Library
        27. Search for a Book or Item
        28. Volunteer at the Library
        29. Suggest a Website be Linked on Your Page
      5. Programs/Events
        1. Children's Programs
          1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
          2. Bilingual Baby Laptime
          3. Bilingual Baby Laptime Songs & Rhymes
          4. Bilingual Storytime
          5. Mothersong
          6. My First Book Club
          7. STEAM in the Library
          8. Storytime in Spanish
          9. Storytime Kits
            1. Storytime Kit: Spring
            2. Storytime Kit: Bugs
            3. Storytime Kit: Construction
            4. Storytime Kit: Garden
            5. Storytime Kit: Dinosaurs
            6. Storytime Kit: At The Beach
            7. Storytime Kit: Pirates
            8. Storytime Kit: Movement
            9. Storytime Kit: Superheroes
            10. Storytime Kit: Splash
            11. Storytime Kit: Emotions
            12. Storytime Kit: Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
            13. Storytime Kit: What Do You Hear?
            14. Storytime Kit: Monsters
            15. Storytime Kit: Birds
            16. Storytime Kit: Homes
            17. Storytime Kit: Folklore
            18. Storytime Kit: Snow
            19. Storytime Kit: Mountains
            20. Storytime Kit: Chinese New Year
            21. Storytime Kit: Friendship
            22. Storytime Kit: Magical Creatures
            23. Storytime Kit: Weather
            24. Storytime Kit: Rabbits
            25. Storytime Kit: Farm
        2. Family Programs
          1. Baile Folklorico
          2. Dig Deeper Into Gardening
          3. Dig Deeper Into Upcycling
          4. Discover Your Roots
          5. Financial Literacy Month
          6. Riddle Rally
        3. Teen Programs
          1. Fun Tech Day
          2. Self Care Kit for Teens
          3. Teen Virtual Book Club
        4. Adult Programs
          1. Dig Deeper Into Health & Beauty
          2. Fun On the Run
          3. Film: And Then They Came For Us
          4. Mystery Bookclub
          5. Poets' Circle
          6. Shelter In Faith
        5. Community Art & Expression
          1. Baile Folklorico Workshop
          2. Califas: The Ancestral Journey
          3. Dungeons & Dragons
          4. Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest
            1. 2020 Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest
          5. NANOWRIMO Workshop
          6. Poetry Month Contest
            1. 2019 Poetry Contest
            2. 2020 Poetry Contest
          7. #wplbookstagrams
        6. Banned Books Week
        7. Summer Reading Program
        8. Winter Reading Program
      6. Resources
        1. Booklists
          1. Featured Booklists
          2. Children's Booklists
          3. Teen Booklists
            1. If You Like Harry Potter
          4. This Week's Bestsellers
        2. Activism & Social Justice
          1. LGBTQ+ Resources & Information
          2. Courageous Women & Social Activism
        3. For Children
          1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
          2. Booklists for Children
          3. Early Learning Computers
          4. Footsteps to Brilliance
          5. Homework Help
        4. For Teens
          1. Teen Booklists
            1. If You Like Harry Potter
          2. Teen Volunteers at the Library
          3. Community Service Locations
          4. College Info & Resources
          5. Resources for Teens
            1. Health & Housing Resources for Teens
            2. Work & Employment Resources for Teens
            3. LGBTQ+ Resources for Teens
            4. Teen Parenting Resources
            5. Entertainment Resources for Teens
            6. Tutoring & Homework Help for Teens
        5. For Job Seekers
        6. For Teachers
        7. For Seniors
        8. For Veterans
        9. Citizenship & Immigration Information
        10. Tax Forms & Information
        11. Voting Information
          1. Información de Votación
        12. Education & Work From Home Resources
        13. Help & Resources During This Time
        14. Local History
          1. An American Story of WWII
          2. Pajaro Valley History
          3. Shades of Watsonville
          4. Stories of Agriculture in the Pajaro Valley
          5. Latino American Stories of the Pajaro Valley
          6. Kalifornski Archives
        15. Research Databases
          1. Research Databases by Name
          2. Research Databases by Subject
        16. Video Tutorials
          1. Using the Library Catalog
          2. Zoom
    8. Parks & Community Services
      1. VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER
        1. Stay Active
          1. Ages 1-5 Virtual Activities
          2. Ages 6-10+ Virtual Activities
          3. Virtual Sports Camps
          4. Watsonville's Return to Play!
        2. Stay Connected
        3. Stay Informed
          1. Community Resources
          2. Older Adults
        4. Senior Center Without Limits
      2. Participate
        1. Parks
          1. City Parks
            1. Pinto Lake
              1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
            2. Ramsay Park
              1. Ramsay Pump Track
            3. Callaghan Park
            4. Muzzio Park
            5. City Plaza
            6. Marinovich Park
            7. Park Amenities Chart
          2. General Park Rules
            1. Dog Park Rules
            2. Pinto Lake Park Rules
            3. Skate Park Rules
          3. Park Amenities Chart
          4. Pinto Lake
            1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
          5. Slough Trails
          6. Parks Master Plan
          7. Urban Greening Plan
          8. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
        2. Recreation Programs
          1. Online Registration
          2. Recreation Activity Guide
          3. Activities & Classes
          4. Youth Programs
            1. GHWR Youth Center
            2. Police Activities League
            3. FLYERS Afterschool and Camp WOW
            4. Youth Camps
            5. Youth Soccer
            6. Itty Bitty Sports
            7. Gymnastics
            8. Aquatics
          5. Sports Leagues
            1. Men's Basketball League
            2. Co-Ed Softball League
            3. Men's Softball League
            4. Co-Ed Volleyball League
            5. Watsonville Youth Soccer
            6. Itty Bitty Sports
          6. Gymnastics
          7. Aquatics
          8. Recreation Centers
            1. Callaghan Park Cultural Center
            2. Gene Hoularis & Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center
            3. Marinovich Park Community Center
            4. Muzzio Park Communty Center
            5. Ramsay Park Family Center
            6. Veterans Memorial Building
          9. Financial Assistance
        3. Community Prevention Programs
          1. Neighborhood Watch Program
          2. Post Incident Team (PIT)
          3. Graffiti & Litter Abatement Program
        4. Police Activities League (PAL)
        5. Older Adult Programs
          1. Watsonville Senior Center
          2. Senior Center Without Limits
        6. Special Events
          1. Shamrock Virtual 5k Walk/Run
          2. Virtual Easter Egg Drop 2021
          3. Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
          4. Santa Tour 2020
          5. Thankful Youth Art Contest
          6. Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
          7. Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards 
          8. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          9. Wine, Beer and Art Walk
          10. Music in the Plaza
          11. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          12. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
            1. Festival Forms
            2. Sponsors
            3. Entertainment
            4. Strawberry Jam Fun Run
            5. Friday Night Kick Off Party
            6. Vendors
            7. Festival Rules
              1. Road Closures
            8. Souvenirs
            9. Road Closures
          13. Monterey Bay Birding Festival
          14. Tapas on Top
          15. Holiday in the Plaza
          16. Special Event Permits
      3. Celebrate
        1. Parks & Recreation Month
        2. Facility Rentals
          1. Indoor Facilities
            1. Facility Rental Fees and Forms
          2. Outdoor Facilities
            1. Indoor Facilities
            2. City Parks
            3. Facility Rental Fees and Forms
          3. Mello Center
        3. Special Events
          1. Shamrock Virtual 5k Walk/Run
          2. Virtual Easter Egg Drop 2021
          3. Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
          4. Santa Tour 2020
          5. Thankful Youth Art Contest
          6. Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
          7. Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards 
          8. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          9. Wine, Beer and Art Walk
          10. Music in the Plaza
          11. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          12. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
          13. Monterey Bay Birding Festival
          14. Tapas on Top
          15. Holiday in the Plaza
          16. Special Event Permits
      4. Make a Difference
        1. Volunteer Program
        2. Community Prevention Programs
          1. Graffiti & Litter Abatement Program
          2. Neighborhood Watch Program
        3. Sponsorships
          1. Strawberry Festival
          2. Spirit of Watsonville
          3. Business Sponsorship Opportunities
        4. Current Projects
        5. Park Planning Documents
        6. Youth Action Council
        7. Donate
          1. Friends of Watsonville PCS
        8. Teach a Class
        9. Parks and Recreation Commission
        10. Public Art
        11. Let Us Know
      5. Register Online
      6. I Want To...
        1. Get Active
          1. Register For An Activity
          2. Find Something for My Child to Do After School
          3. Find a Park
          4. Join a Sports League
          5. Learn About the Sloughs in Watsonville
          6. Birdwatch
          7. Go Fishing
        2. Find out about Events
          1. Sign Up for the Spirit of Watsonville Parade
          2. Sponsor the Strawberry Festival
          3. Have a Special Event
        3. Rent a Space
          1. Rent a Facility
          2. Camp/RV
        4. Engage with PCS
          1. Sign Up for PCS's Newsletter
          2. Offer a Compliment or Suggestion
          3. Report an Issue
        5. Get Involved
          1. Volunteer/Make a Difference to the Community
          2. Donate
          3. Advertise my Business in the Rec Guide
          4. View Current Projects
          5. View Current Park's Request for Proposals (RFPs)
          6. Learn about LLMADs
          7. Learn about the George Washington Bust
    9. Police
      1. Your Police
        1. About Us
          1. History
            1. 1962 Harley Davidson Servi-Car
            2. 1968 Ford Police Cruiser
          2. Mission & Values
          3. Photo Gallery
        2. Policy and Training
          1. Policy Manual
          2. Training
        3. Contact Us
          1. Command Staff
        4. Department Structure & Facts
          1. Administrative Services
            1. Fiscal
            2. Property & Evidence Division
            3. Records Bureau
            4. Technical Support & Crime Analysis
          2. Command Staff
            1. Chief David Honda
            2. Assistant Chief Thomas Sims
            3. Captain Jorge Zamora
            4. Captain Michael McKinley
            5. Captain Anthony Magdayao
            6. Captain David Rodriguez
          3. Community Services
          4. Operations Division
          5. Support Services Division
            1. Human Resources
            2. Investigation Bureau
        5. 2020 Annual Report
      2. Police Services
        1. Abandoned Vehicle Program
        2. Parking Citation Low-Income Payment Plans
        3. Alarm System Registration
        4. Alarm Information
        5. Dispatch
        6. Fee Schedule
        7. Garage Sale Ordinance
        8. Live Scan
        9. Ride-Along
      3. Community Partnerships
        1. Caminos Hacia el Éxito
        2. Community Informational Brochures
        3. Community Prevention Programs
        4. Community Resources
          1. Domestic Violence
        5. FAQs
          1. Crime
          2. Licenses & Permits
          3. Police Information
          4. Traffic
        6. Guest Speaker Program
        7. Police Activities League (PAL)
        8. Post Incident Team (PIT)
      4. Join Our Family
        1. Police Officer Trainee/Lateral
        2. Police Cadet Program
      5. Online Reporting
        1. Submit a crime, accident, or incident report
        2. Additional Reporting Information
        3. Abandoned Vehicle
      6. How Do I
        1. Apply For
          1. Cadet Program
          2. Police Officer Trainee/Lateral
          3. Police Activities League (PAL)
          4. Ride-Along Program
        2. Contact
          1. Investigation Bureau
          2. Records Bureau
        3. Submit
          1. Police Report Request
          2. Guest Speaker Request
          3. Commendations, Complaints, Inquiries
    10. Public Works & Utilities
      1. What We Do
        1. Water Division
          1. Business & Resident Water Conservation Resources
            1. Free Water Conservation Consultation Program
          2. Report Water Waste & Leaks
          3. Water Quality
            1. Water Management Plan
          4. Water Efficient Plumbing
        2. Solid Waste Division
          1. Abandoned Shopping Carts
          2. Composting at Home
          3. Construction & Demolition Recycling
          4. Drop Off Center
          5. E-waste
          6. Garbage Services
          7. Graffiti Abatement Program
          8. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
          9. Illegal Encampments
          10. Landfill
          11. Business Food Scrap Collection
          12. Recycling
          13. Street Sweeping
            1. Street Sweeping Schedule
          14. Yard Waste
          15. Watsonville Single Use Service Ware Ordinance
          16. Residential Food Scrap Collection
        3. Engineering Division
          1. Bids & Proposals
          2. Engineering Forms
          3. Engineering Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Projects
            1. Complete Streets Plan-Safe Routes to School
            2. Downtown Complete Streets Plan
            3. Freedom Blvd. Plan Line
            4. Harkins Slough Rd. Bicycle & Ped Improvements
            5. Main Street Improvement Project
            6. Measure D
            7. Sewer Projects
            8. Urban Greening Plan
            9. Vision Zero
            10. Water Projects
          5. Public Improvement Standards
          6. Road Work/ Closures
          7. Stormwater Management
          8. State Stormwater Permits
          9. Stormwater Regulations
          10. Streets / Sidewalks
            1. Pavement Management Program
            2. Sidewalk Strip Maintenance Program (PDF)
          11. Traffic Engineering Services
            1. Transportation Sustainability Trends
            2. Neighborhood Traffic Plan
        4. Public Works & Utilities Newsletter
        5. Wastewater Division
          1. Recycle Water & Groundwater Overdraft
          2. Sewer
            1. Private Sewer Laterals
            2. Sewer Lateral Rebates
          3. Stormwater Program
            1. Stormwater Management Plans
            2. Stormwater Regulations
          4. Wastewater Public Tours
          5. Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications
        6. Water Resources Center
          1. Energy
          2. Indoor Environment
          3. Materials & Resources
          4. Process & Team
          5. Site Description
        7. Stormwater Program
        8. Public Education
        9. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
      2. Services
        1. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Create an Emergency & Escape Plan
          2. Emergency Storm Preparation
            1. Property Flood Protection
            2. Sandbag Information
              1. Filling, Stacking & Placing Sandbags
              2. Limitation to Sandbag Use / Homeowner Hints
            3. Storm Preparation Guide
            4. Where Will it Flood in Watsonville?
          3. Flood Safety
            1. Flash Floods-Warnings-Watch
            2. The Natural & Beneficial Functions of Floodplains
            3. What Should You Do After a Flood?
            4. What Should You Do Before a Flood?
            5. What Should You do During a Flood?
          4. Fire Safety
        2. Online Bill Pay
        3. Utilities
        4. Customer Service
        5. Learn About Public Works Events
          1. Birding Festival Family Days at Nature Center
          2. Earth Day/Day of the Child
        6. Water
        7. Street Maintenance
        8. Storm Drain Maintenance
        9. Public Education Programs
        10. Water Conservation Rebates
        11. Free Water Conservation Consultation Program (PDF)
      3. Conservation
        1. Urban Greening Plan
        2. River Monitoring System
        3. Energy Conservation
        4. Climate Action Plan
          1. Carbon Fund Ordinance
          2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures
          3. How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
        5. Pinto Lake
          1. History Facts
          2. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
        6. Water Rebates
        7. Water Conservation
        8. Food Conservation
      4. Public Education
        1. 2021 Earth Day/Day of the Child
        2. Adopt-A-Trail Program
        3. Conservation Academy
        4. Conservation Outreach & Education Program
          1. Community Conservation Presentations
          2. Conservation Academy
          3. Nature Center
          4. Waste Reduction Green Teams
          5. Wetlands Trail Education Kit
        5. Environmental Science Workshop
          1. Locations & Hours
        6. Nature Center
          1. Directions
          2. Watsonville City Trails
          3. Wetlands of Watsonville
        7. School Field Trips
        8. Waste Reduction Green Teams
        9. Wetlands Trail Education Kit
        10. Community Presentations
        11. Wetland Trail Tour
      5. Business Resources
        1. Green Business Program
          1. Monterey Bay Green Businesses
        2. Permits
        3. Bids & Proposals
        4. Water Conservation Consultation
        5. Water Efficient Plumbing
        6. Business Bulletin
      6. How Do I?
        1. Apply for a Stormwater or Wastewater Permit
        2. Learn About Pinto Lake
        3. Learn About Public Works Events
        4. Pay My Utility Bill
        5. Report Water Waste or Leaks
        6. Review Engineering Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Get Rebates
        8. Report Street & Sidewalk Damage
        9. Street Sign Repair & Streetlighting Outage
        10. Learn About Flooding
        11. Report a Clogged Stormdrain
        12. Report a Sewer Overflow
        13. Learn about Measure D
        14. Learn About Climate Action Plan
          1. Carbon Fund Ordinance
          2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures
          3. How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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  4. Community

    1. Community Resources
      1. Burn Days
      2. FAQs
      3. How to Report a Fire Hazard
      4. Library Catalog
      5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
      6. Monterey Bay Internships
    2. Connect With Us
      1. Community Events
      2. Community News
      3. Contact Us
      4. Find Us on Facebook
      5. Find Us on Twitter
      6. Our Town E-Edition Sign-Up
    3. For Citizens
      1. Alerts
      2. Animal Services
      3. Community Prevention Programs
      4. Police Department Fee Schedule
      5. Street Sweeping
    4. Living Here
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. First Time Homebuyers
      3. Parks & Facilities
      4. How to Get Around
    5. Programs
      1. Abandoned Vehicle Program
      2. Environmental Science Workshop
      3. Fire Programs & Services
      4. Graffiti Abatement Program
      5. Housing Rehabilitation Program
      6. Neighborhood Watch Program
      7. Post Incident Team (PIT)
      8. Ride-Along Program
      9. Summer in the City Internship Program
    6. Public Works & Utilities
      1. Curbside Recycling
      2. Garbage Services
      3. Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Center
      4. Yard Waste Collection
      5. Bill Pay
      6. Utility Rates
      7. Water
      8. Sewer
      9. Hazardous Waste Disposal
      10. Street Maintenance
      11. Street Sweeping
      12. Graffiti Abatement
      13. Storm Drain Maintenance
      14. Trails
      15. Public Education Programs
        1. 2021 Earth Day/Day of the Child
        2. Adopt-A-Trail Program
        3. Conservation Academy
        4. Conservation Outreach & Education Program
        5. Environmental Science Workshop
        6. Nature Center
        7. School Field Trips
        8. Waste Reduction Green Teams
        9. Wetlands Trail Education Kit
        10. Community Presentations
        11. Wetland Trail Tour
    7. Fourth of July Safety
    8. TEST PAGE
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  5. Business

    1. Demographics & Resources
      1. Community Profile
        1. Demographic Overview
      2. Economic Profile
        1. Industry Employment
        2. Major Employers - 2009
        3. Transportation
        4. Wages by Occupation
    2. Doing Business in Watsonville
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Business License Application
      3. Economic Development Website
      4. Green Business Program
      5. Business Spotlight Videos
    3. Permits
      1. Encroachment Permits
      2. Fee Schedules
      3. Green Building Program
      4. Request an Inspection
      5. Watsonville Vista 2030 Draft General Plan (PDF)
      6. Mobile Waste Hauler Discharge Permits
      7. Parklet Program
    4. Green Business Program
    5. Free Water Conservation Consultation Program
    6. Waste Reduction Program
    7. Water Efficient Plumbing
    8. Private Sewer Laterals
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  6. Discover Watsonville

    1. Monterey Bay
      1. Local Beaches
      2. Monterey
      3. Monterey Bay Birding Festival
      4. Santa Cruz
    2. Things to Do
      1. Discover Watsonville
      2. Nature Center
      3. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
      4. Watsonville Attractions
        1. Apple Crate Murals
        2. Downtown Watsonville
        3. Historic Architecture
        4. Wetlands of Watsonville Nature Center
        5. A Day in Watsonville
      5. Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale
      6. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
      7. Wine & Mountain Bike Tours
      8. Wetland Trails
      9. Celebrating the Dignity of Labor
      10. How to Get Around
    3. Where to Stay
      1. Lodging
      2. Parking
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  7. How Do I?

    1. Apply For
      1. The Cadet Program
      2. Drone Operations
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Housing Rehabilitation
      5. A Library Card (PDF)
      6. Police Ride-Along
      7. Wastewater Permits
      8. Community Presentations
      9. School Field Trips
      10. Guided Wetland Trail Tour
      11. Wastewater Public Tour
      12. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
      13. Strawberry Festival Booth
      14. Recreation Programs
      15. Neighborhood Watch
      16. Police Officer Trainee/Lateral
    2. Contact
    3. Find
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Parks
      3. Recreation Programs
      4. Utility Rates
      5. Volunteer Opportunities
    4. Learn About
      1. Emergency Preparedness
      2. Garbage Services
      3. The Nature Center
      4. The Urban Greening Plan
      5. Water Rebates
      6. Utility Rates
      7. Current Water/Sewer Projects
      8. Pinto Lake Restoration
      9. Urban Greening Program
      10. Water Conservation
      11. Recycling Programs
      12. Flood Zones
      13. Your Water Quality
      14. Landfill
      15. Pajaro River Monitoring System
      16. Main Street Improvement Project
      17. Current Street Improvement Projects
      18. Disaster Preparedness
      19. Stormwater Protection
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Child Car Seat Inspections
      2. Fire Inspection
      3. Fire Station Tour
      4. Notifications
      5. Online Bill Pay for Utilities
      6. Sports Programs & Leagues
      7. Water Services
      8. Garbage/Recycling Services
      9. Sewer Service
      10. Our Town Newsletter
    6. Submit
      1. Code Enforcement Complaints
      2. Library Conference Room Reservation
      3. Online Utility Bill Payments
      4. Public Records Request
      5. Water Waste Violation Reports
      6. Graffiti Report
      7. Street & Sidewalk Damage Report
      8. Street Sign Repair & Streetlighting Outage
      9. Water Leak Report
      10. Abandoned Shopping Cart Report
      11. Sewer Overflow Report
      12. Flooding Report
      13. Clogged Stormdrain
      14. Illegal Encampment Report
      15. Pollution Report
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Agendas & Minutes
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  9. Agenda Center Links

    1. City Council
    2. Library Board
    3. Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
    4. Oversight Board for Former Redevelopment Agency
    5. Successor Agency
    6. Oversight Board of Successor Agency
    7. Parks & Recreation Commission
    8. Personnel Commission
    9. Planning Commission
    10. Revenue Measure Oversight Committee
    11. Technical Advisory Committee
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    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Agendas & Minutes Prior to 2021
    3. Council Appointments to Boards & Commissions List
    4. Documents Adopted by Council
    5. Sister Cities
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    1. Virtual Recreation Center
    2. Business Resources
    3. Community Resources
    4. COVID-19 Information and Guidance
    5. Businesses Still Open
    6. Emergency Orders
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