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  2. Your Government

    1. Mayor
      1. Mayor's Update
      2. OpenGov Watsonville Transparency
    2. City Council
      1. City Council Members
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. January 2014 - April 2017 Meetings
      4. Adopted Documents by Council
      5. Council Appointments to Boards & Commission
      6. 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
      4. Library Board
      5. Parks & Recreation Commission
      6. Personnel Commission
      7. Planning Commission
        1. Planning Commission Meetings
      8. Former Redevelopment Agency
      9. Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee
    4. City Manager
      1. Our Town E-Edition Sign-Up
      2. Our Town Newsletter
    5. Public Hearings & Legal Notices
    6. City Attorney
      1. Bail Schedule
    7. City Clerk
      1. City Charter
      2. Elections
        1. March 3, 2020 Election
        2. November 3, 2020 Election
        3. Previous Elections
      3. Fair Political Practices Commission Filings
        1. Committee Campaign Statement (Form 460)
        2. Payment to Agency Report (Form 801)
        3. Public Official Appointments (Form 806)
        4. Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
        5. Ceremonial Role of Events and Ticket/Pass Dist.
      4. Municipal Code
      5. Public Records Act Requests
      6. SB 272 Watsonville Enterprise Systems
    8. Social and Community Service Grants
    9. Census 2020
    10. City Phone Numbers
    11. OpenGov Watsonville Transparency
    12. Other Government Websites
    13. Plan to Prevent, Reduce & End Homelessness
    14. Municipal Code
    15. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
      1. Virtual Recreation Center
      2. Resources
      3. Business Resources
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  3. Departments

    1. Airport
      1. Community
        1. Airport Open House
        2. Wheels@Watsonville Airport Car Show
        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
      3. On Field 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. 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 TBD
    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. Green Building Program
          4. Licensed Contractors
          5. Property Maintenance Guidelines
          6. Request an Inspection
          7. Window Replacement Permit Policy
          8. 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. Planning Commission Meetings & Agendas
          7. Downtown Specific Plan
            1. Overview and Purpose
          8. Transportation Analysis per CEQA
      3. Services
        1. Flood Management
        2. Inspection Requests
        3. Permit Applications & Forms
        4. Plan Review
        5. Zoning Clearance for Business License
      4. I Want To...
        1. Apply For
          1. Building Inspection Request
          2. Request a Planning Inspection
        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. 2005 General Plan
            1. General Plan
          4. 2030 Draft General Plan
          5. Cannabis Facilities
          6. Climate Action Plan
          7. Carbon Fund Ordinance
          8. Green House Gas Reduction
          9. How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
        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
      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
      5. OpenGov Watsonville Transparency
      6. Rental Security Deposit
      7. Request for Proposals
      8. Transient Occupancy Tax
      9. Utilities
      10. TOTS Return with Tourism Assessment Form
      11. 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
          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 (PDF)
          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. Job Descriptions
      4. Jobs
      5. Salary List (PDF)
    7. Library
      1. Virtual Library
        1. Watsonville Public Library’s Response to COVID-19
        2. Help & Resources During This Time
        3. Virtual Storytimes
        4. Got Questions?
        5. Shelter In Faith
        6. Education & Work From Home Resources
      2. About the Library
        1. Board of Library Trustees
        2. California Agricultural Workers’ History Center
        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 Newsletter
          1. Boletín de la Biblioteca
        9. Library Policies
        10. Library Staff
        11. Volunteering at the Library
        12. Library Mission Statement
      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. Ask a Librarian
        9. Library Account Text Messages
        10. Free Online Classes
        11. Computer Labs
        12. WiFi
        13. Early Learning Computers
        14. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
        15. LibraryLink
        16. Literacy Center
        17. Class Visits
      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. Receive Text Messages About My Library Account
        18. Renew a Book or Item
        19. Request a Book or Item
        20. Request a Book be Removed from the Collection
        21. Request a News Article
        22. Request an Obituary
        23. Schedule a Class Visit
        24. Schedule the Meeting Room
        25. See New Items at the Library
        26. See This Week's Bestsellers
        27. Search for a Book or Item
        28. Volunteer at the Library
      5. Events & Resources
        1. Booklists
          1. Children's Booklists
            1. Family Books
            2. First Books
            3. Primeros Libros (en Español)
            4. Scary Books
              1. Spooky Picture Books for Younger Children
              2. Spooky Stories for Early Readers
              3. Scary Story Collections
              4. Scary Novels for Kids
              5. Scary Stories in Spanish
            5. Reading Takes You...
              1. On An Adventure (Picture Books)
              2. On An Adventure (Chapter Books)
              3. Into Great People's Lives
              4. Around the World (Picture Books)
              5. Around the World (Chapter Books)
              6. To the Past
              7. Out of This World (Younger Children)
              8. Out of this World (Older Children)
              9. Around Our Planet and Great Places On It
              10. To Outer Space
              11. On a Cowgirl/Cowboy Adventure
          2. Teen Booklists
            1. Action & Adventure
            2. Dragons
              1. Dragon Books for Teens
              2. Dragon Books for Older Teens
              3. Non-Fiction Dragon Books for Teens
            3. Fairy Tales & Myths Re-Imagined
            4. Fantasy / Science Fiction
            5. GLBT
            6. Gothic & Horror Tales
            7. Grrrl Power!
            8. Hunger Games
            9. If you Liked Eragon...
            10. If You Like Harry Potter
            11. If You Like Twilight
            12. Latino/as in the US
            13. Mystery / Suspense
            14. New Dystopian Reads
            15. Read Beyond Reality
              1. Beyond Belief: Supernatural & Fantasy Fiction
              2. Beyond the Stars: Life in Space
              3. Beyond Time: Time Travel & Alternate Worlds
              4. Beyond the Veil: Ghosts & Psychic Encounters
            16. Vampires
            17. Reading Takes You...
              1. Around the World
              2. To the Past
              3. On An Adventure
              4. Out of this World
          3. School Reading Lists
            1. WHS - Gipe - AP Literature
          4. General Booklists
            1. Reading Takes You...
              1. Around the World
              2. To The Past
              3. Beyond Planet Earth
              4. Beyond the Horizon
              5. Out of This World
        2. Library Programs: May, June & July
          1. Children's Programs
            1. Mothersong
            2. STEAM in the Library
            3. Lego® Master Builders
            4. Storytime Kits
              1. Storytime Kit: Spring
              2. Storytime Kit: Bugs
            5. Virtual Baby Laptime
          2. Family Programs
            1. Discover Your Roots
            2. Ballet Folklorico Summer Workshop
          3. Teen Programs
            1. Fun Tech Day
          4. Adult Programs
          5. Summer Reading Program
          6. Poetry Month Contest
        3. For Families
          1. Booklists for Children
            1. Family Books
            2. First Books
            3. Primeros Libros (en Español)
            4. Scary Books
            5. Reading Takes You...
          2. Homework Help Links
          3. Early Learning Computers
        4. For Teens
          1. Video Game Club
          2. Booklists
            1. Action & Adventure
            2. Dragons
            3. Fairy Tales & Myths Re-Imagined
            4. Fantasy / Science Fiction
            5. GLBT
            6. Gothic & Horror Tales
            7. Grrrl Power!
            8. Hunger Games
            9. If you Liked Eragon...
            10. If You Like Harry Potter
            11. If You Like Twilight
            12. Latino/as in the US
            13. Mystery / Suspense
            14. New Dystopian Reads
            15. Read Beyond Reality
            16. Vampires
            17. Reading Takes You...
          3. Teen Volunteers at the Library
          4. Community Service Locations
          5. Homework & Research Links
          6. College Info & Resources
        5. For Seniors
        6. Veterans Resources
        7. Citizenship & Immigration Information
        8. Tax Forms & Information
        9. Voting Information
          1. Información de Votación
      6. Research & Learning
        1. California Agricultural Workers’ History Center
          1. Food Security in the Pajaro Valley
          2. Courageous Women & Social Activism
        2. 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
        3. Online Magazines & Newspapers
        4. Research Databases
          1. Research Databases by Name
          2. Research Databases by Subject
        5. Internet Resources
          1. Searching for a Job on the Internet
        6. Free Online Classes
        7. Free Test Preparation
        8. Learn a New Language
        9. Learn to Use a Computer
          1. Computer Learning Resources
    8. Parks & Community Services
      1. VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER
        1. Stay Active
          1. Social Distancing in Public Parks and Trails
        2. Stay Connected
        3. Stay Informed
          1. Community Resources
          2. Older Adults
      2. Participate
        1. Parks
          1. City Parks
            1. Pinto Lake
              1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
            2. Ramsay Park
            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
        6. Special Events
          1. Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards 
          2. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          3. Wine, Beer and Art Walk
          4. Music in the Plaza
          5. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          6. 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
          7. Monterey Bay Birding Festival
          8. Tapas on Top
          9. Holiday in the Plaza
          10. 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. Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards 
          2. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          3. Wine, Beer and Art Walk
          4. Music in the Plaza
          5. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          6. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
          7. Monterey Bay Birding Festival
          8. Tapas on Top
          9. Holiday in the Plaza
          10. 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. Register For An Activity
        2. Sign Up for PCS's Newsletter
        3. Rent a Facility
        4. Have a Special Event
        5. Volunteer/Make a Difference to the Community
        6. Find a Park
        7. Camp/RV
        8. Birdwatch
        9. Advertise my Business in the Rec Guide
        10. Join a Sports League
        11. Sponsor the Strawberry Festival
        12. Sign Up for the Spirit of Watsonville Parade
        13. Donate
        14. Find Something for My Child to Do After School
        15. Go Fishing
        16. Report an Issue
        17. Offer a Compliment or Suggestion
        18. Learn About the Sloughs in Watsonville
        19. View Current Park's Request for Proposals (RFPs)
        20. View Current Projects
    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
      2. Police Services
        1. Abandoned Vehicle Program
        2. Alarm System Registration
        3. Alarm Information
        4. Dispatch
        5. Fee Schedule
        6. Garage Sale Ordinance
        7. Live Scan
        8. 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. Organic Waste Recycling
          12. Recycling
          13. Street Sweeping
            1. Street Sweeping Schedule
          14. Yard Waste
          15. Watsonville Single Use Service Ware Ordinance
        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
          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
      4. Public Education
        1. 2019 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. 2019 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
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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
    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 May 2017
    3. Contact the City Council
    4. Documents Adopted by Council
    5. Council Appointments to Boards & Commissions List
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    1. Virtual Recreation Center
    2. Business Resources
    3. Community Resources
    4. COVID-19 Information and Guidance
    5. Businesses Still Open
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