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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
        3. Ad Hoc Committee Reports
      11. Mello Center Joint Powers Authority
      12. Minor Land Division Committee
    4. City Manager
      1. Our Town E-Edition Sign-Up
      2. Our Town Newsletter
      3. Biannual City Budget 2021-2023 - Community Input
      4. Community Investment
      5. 2022 Strategic Plan Update
    5. Public Hearings & Legal Notices
    6. City Attorney
      1. Bail Schedule
    7. City Clerk
      1. City Charter
      2. Elections
        1. November 8, 2022 Election
        2. Candidates - November 8, 2022
        3. Measures - November 8, 2022
        4. Previous Elections
          1. December 7, 2021 Election
          2. City Council Candidates December 7, 2021
      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
    8. Social and Community Service Grants
    9. City Phone Numbers
    10. Redistricting
      1. Redistricting Meetings/Reuniones 
      2. Redistricting Maps & Resources
      3. Redistricting - Redistribución de Distritos
        1. Calendario de Reuniones
        2. Mapas
    11. Other Government Websites
    12. Municipal Code
    13. 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
        31. HOLIDAY VACCINES
      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. Our Community
        1. Watsonville Airport Open House
        2. 4th Grade Field Trips
        3. Wheels@Watsonville
        4. Organizations
        5. Volunteer Opportunities
        6. Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee 
      2. Our Tenants
        1. General Tenant Information
        2. Wait List and Permit Applications
        3. Airport Compliance Documents
        4. Airport Master Plan Update
        5. Airport Noise Studies
        6. Airport Five Year Operational Study
        7. Airport Economic Benefit Analysis
        8. UL94 Aviation Fuel Information and Data
        9. Santa Cruz Sunflower (aka Tar Plant)
      3. Aviation Businesses
        1. Aviation Businesses
        2. RFPs, RFQs & Surveys
        3. On-Field Development
      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
        3. Construction or Cranes near the Airport
      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. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days 2020
          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. 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
          5. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- May
          6. Virtual Historical Aircraft Display Days- June
        6. Press and Media Information
    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
          10. ADA/504 Coordinator
        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
          8. Emergency Rental Assistance Program
        4. Planning Division
          1. National Community Planning Month
          2. General Plan
          3. Municipal Code
          4. Planning Documents
          5. Application Forms
          6. Historic Preservation
          7. Request for Proposals
            1. Request for Proposal - Housing Element Update
          8. Downtown Specific Plan
            1. Overview and Purpose
            2. Vision Themes and Guiding Principles
            3. Relevant Documents
          9. Environmental Justice Element
            1. Relevant Documents
          10. Transportation Analysis per CEQA
          11. 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. Alcohol Related Uses
          6. Cannabis Facilities
          7. Climate Action Plan
          8. Carbon Fund Ordinance
          9. Green House Gas Reduction
          10. How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
          11. 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. 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. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
      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
      11. Cannabis Business Tax
    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 Youth Academy
      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. RFPs
    7. Library
      1. Online Library
        1. Online Newspapers
        2. Got Questions?
        3. Free Online Classes
        4. 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. Library Mission Statement
        8. Library Newsletter
          1. Boletín de la Biblioteca
        9. Library Policies
          1. Reconsideration of Materials Form
          2. Take Down Requests
        10. Library Staff
        11. Library Programs
        12. Strategic Plan
        13. Volunteering at the Library
        14. Website Link Suggestion Form
        15. Watsonville Poet Laureate
          1. 2022 - 2024 Poet Laureate
      3. Services
        1. eBooks & eAudiobooks
        2. Online Newspapers
        3. Download Free Music, Movies & TV Shows
        4. Study & Meeting Rooms
        5. Get a Library Card
        6. Pay Fines Online
        7. Ask a Librarian
        8. Library Account Text Messages
        9. Free Online Homework Help & Tutoring
        10. Computer Labs
        11. WiFi & Wireless Printing
        12. WiFi Hotspots
        13. Early Learning Computers
        14. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
        15. LibraryLink
        16. Literacy Center
          1. Plaza Comunitaria Watsonville - Casa INEA
        17. Class Visits
        18. Free Online Classes
        19. Free Test Preparation
        20. Learn a New Language
        21. 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. See This Week's Bestsellers
        30. Suggest a Website be Linked on Your Page
      5. Programs/Events
        1. Children's Programs
          1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
          2. Bilingual Baby Laptime Songs & Rhymes
          3. Mothersong
        2. Family Programs
        3. Teen Programs
        4. Adult Programs
        5. Community Art & Expression
          1. Animation Creation Club
          2. Graphic Novel Contest
          3. Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest
            1. 2020 Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest
          4. Poetry Month Contest
            1. 2019 Poetry Contest
            2. 2020 Poetry Contest
            3. 2021 Poetry Contest
            4. 2022 Poetry Contest
          5. Poets' Circle
          6. Watsonville Poet Laureate
          7. Photography Contest
        6. Summer Reading Program
        7. Banned Books Week
        8. Discover Your Roots
        9. Financial Literacy
        10. California State Library Parks Pass
        11. Shelf to Shore
        12. Digital Navigators Program
      6. Resources
        1. Booklists
          1. Featured Booklists
          2. Children's Booklists
          3. Teen Booklists
          4. This Week's Bestsellers
        2. Activism & Social Justice
          1. LGBTQ+ Resources & Information
          2. Courageous Women & Social Activism
          3. Environmental Justice & Activism
          4. Black Lives Matter & Anti-Racism
        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
          2. College Info & Resources
          3. Entertainment Resources for Teens
          4. Health & Housing Resources for Teens
          5. LGBTQ+ Resources for Teens
          6. Teen Parenting Resources
          7. Tutoring & Homework Help for Teens
          8. Teen Volunteers at the Library
          9. Community Service Locations
          10. Work & Employment Resources 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. Local Non-Profits
        13. Education & Work From Home Resources
        14. Help & Resources During This Time
        15. 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
          7. Watsonville is In the Heart
        16. Research Databases
          1. Research Databases by Name
          2. Research Databases by Subject
        17. Video Tutorials
          1. Using the Library Catalog
        18. Information Literacy
        19. For Mental Health
    8. Parks & Community Services
      1. Participate
        1. Parks
          1. City Parks
            1. Pinto Lake
              1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
              2. RV PARK RESERVATIONS
            2. Ramsay Park
              1. Ramsay Park Renaissance Project
              2. Watsonville Slough Connector Trail Project
              3. 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. Ramsay Park
          5. Pinto Lake
            1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
            2. RV PARK RESERVATIONS
          6. Slough Trails
          7. Parks Master Plan
          8. Urban Greening Plan
          9. Urban Forest Management Plan
          10. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
        2. Recreation Programs
          1. Online Registration
          2. Recreation Activity Guide
          3. Activities & Classes
          4. Youth Programs
            1. Police Activities League Programs
            2. Police Activities League
            3. FLYERS Afterschool and Camp WOW
            4. Youth Soccer
            5. Itty Bitty Sports
            6. Aquatics
          5. Environmental Science Workshop
          6. 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
            7. Castillo's Shotokan Karate
          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
          9. Financial Assistance
        3. Community Prevention Programs
          1. Neighborhood Watch Program
          2. Post Incident Team (PIT)
          3. Neighborhood Development
        4. Police Activities League (PAL)
        5. Older Adult Programs
          1. Watsonville Senior Center
          2. Senior Center Without Limits
        6. Special Events
          1. Santa Tour 2021
          2. Downtown Candy Crawl
          3. Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards 
          4. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          5. Music in the Plaza
          6. July is Parks Make Life Better Month
          7. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          8. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
            1. Festival Rules
              1. Road Closures
          9. Holiday Lights in the Plaza
          10. Special Event Permits
          11. Community Special Event Sponsorship
        7. Watsonville Public Art Program
      2. 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. Santa Tour 2021
          2. Downtown Candy Crawl
          3. Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards 
          4. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          5. Music in the Plaza
          6. July is Parks Make Life Better Month
          7. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          8. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
          9. Holiday Lights in the Plaza
          10. Special Event Permits
          11. Community Special Event Sponsorship
      3. 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
          1. Ramsay Park Renaissance
        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
        12. Trees/Urban Forestry
      4. Register Online
      5. 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
            1. Ramsay Park Renaissance
          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. Our Mission
          3. Photo Gallery
        2. Policy and Training
          1. Policy Manual
          2. Training
          3. DRAFT-Military Equipment Policy and Attachment
          4. DRAFT- Military Equipment Ordinance
        3. Contact Us
          1. Command Staff
        4. Arrest/ Crime Logs
        5. 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 of Police Jorge Zamora
            2. Assistant Chief of Police Thomas Sims
            3. Captain Michael McKinley
            4. Captain Anthony Magdayao
            5. Captain David Rodriguez
            6. Captain Antonio Figueroa
          3. Community Services
          4. Operations Division
          5. Support Services Division
            1. Human Resources
            2. Investigation Bureau
        6. 2021 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. Agua con la Chota
        3. Pink Patch Project
        4. National Night Out
        5. 2022 PAL Golf Tournament
        6. Community Resources
          1. Domestic Violence
        7. Community Informational Brochures
        8. Community Prevention Programs
        9. FAQs
          1. Crime
          2. Licenses & Permits
          3. Police Information
          4. Traffic
        10. Guest Speaker Program
        11. Police Activities League (PAL)
        12. 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
          4. Forms
    10. Public Works & Utilities
      1. Projects
        1. Current Construction
          1. Water Main Replacement Project
          2. Roache Well and Pump Station
          3. Freedom Green Valley Water & Sewer Improvements
          4. Hames Reservoir Interior Coating & Connection Modifications
          5. Sydney and Jehl Avenue Sewer, Storm, and Water Improvements
        2. Long Term Planning
          1. Downtown Complete Streets Plan
          2. Complete Streets Plan-Safe Routes to School
          3. Freedom Blvd. Plan Line
          4. Measure D
          5. Vision Zero
          6. Urban Greening Plan
          7. Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
      2. What We Do
        1. Water Division
          1. Water Conservation for Residents & Businesses
            1. Landscape Conservation Rebate 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. Bulky Items Collection Program
          3. Composting at Home
          4. Construction & Demolition Recycling
          5. Drop Off Center
          6. E-waste
          7. Garbage Services
          8. Graffiti Abatement Program
          9. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
          10. Illegal Encampments
          11. Landfill
          12. Business Organics Collection
          13. Recycling
          14. Street Sweeping
            1. Street Sweeping Schedule
          15. Yard Waste
          16. Watsonville Single Use Service Ware Ordinance
          17. Residential Organics Collection-Food & Yard Waste
          18. Edible Food Recovery Program for Watsonville Commercial Business
        3. Engineering Division
          1. Bids & Proposals
          2. Engineering Forms
          3. Engineering Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Public Improvement Standards
          5. Stormwater Management
          6. State Stormwater Permits
          7. Stormwater Regulations
          8. Streets / Sidewalks
            1. Pavement Management Program
            2. Sidewalk Strip Maintenance Program (PDF)
          9. Traffic Engineering Services
            1. Transportation Sustainability Trends
            2. Neighborhood Traffic Plan
          10. Stormwater Program
        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
            3. Solve Pest Problems with Less-Toxic Products
          4. Wastewater Public Tours
          5. Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications
          6. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
        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
        10. Environmental Division
      3. 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
          1. Utilities
          2. The Scoop On Public Works & Utilities Newsletter
          3. Customer Service
          4. Online Bill Pay
        4. Wastewater Division
        5. Customer Service
        6. Learn About Public Works Events
          1. Earth Day/Day of the Child
        7. Water
        8. Storm Drain Maintenance
        9. Public Education Programs
        10. Free Water Conservation Consultation Program (PDF)
        11. Solid Waste Division
        12. Traffic Engineering Services
      4. 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 Conservation
        7. Backyard Composting
        8. Stormwater Program
        9. Edible Food Recovery Program for Watsonville Commercial Businesses
      5. Public Participation
        1. 2022 Earth Day & Day of the Child
        2. Community Cleanups
        3. Adopt-A-Trail Program
        4. Conservation Education Programs and Resources
          1. Litter Cleanup Education Kits
          2. Wetlands Trail Education Kit
        5. Nature Center
          1. Watsonville City Trails
          2. Wetlands of Watsonville
        6. Community Presentations
        7. Wetland Trail Tour
      6. Business Resources
        1. Green Business Program
          1. Monterey Bay Green Businesses
        2. Business Newsletter
        3. Permits
        4. Bids & Proposals
        5. Water Efficient Plumbing
        6. Business Bulletin
        7. Business Organics Collection
      7. 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
          4. Residential Organics Collection Program
          5. Backyard Composting
          6. Edible Food Recovery Program for Watsonville Commercial Business
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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
      7. Residential Organics Collection Program
    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. Fourth of July Safety
    7. Public Works & Utilities
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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
      8. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
      9. Groundwater Discharge Permit Application
    4. Green Business Program
    5. Free Water Conservation Consultation Program
    6. Waste Reduction Program
    7. Water Efficient Plumbing
    8. Private Sewer Laterals
    9. Edible Food Recovery Program for Watsonville Commercial Businesses
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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 Strawberry Festival
      6. Wine & Mountain Bike Tours
      7. Wetland Trails
      8. Celebrating the Dignity of Labor
      9. 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. Strawberry Festival Booth
      13. Recreation Programs
      14. Neighborhood Watch
      15. 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
    6. Council Districts Interactive Map
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    1. Business Resources
    2. Community Resources
    3. COVID-19 Information and Guidance
    4. Emergency Orders
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