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  2. Your Government

    1. Our Mission
    2. Mayor
    3. City Council
      1. City Council Members
      2. City Council Agendas & Minutes
      3. Council Appointments to Boards & Commission
      4. Sister Cities
      5. City Charter Amendments 2024
    4. Boards, Commissions, & Committees
      1. Library Commission
      2. Parks & Recreation Commission
      3. Personnel Commission
      4. Planning Commission
      5. Revenue Measure Oversight Committee (Measure Y)
        1. Media
        2. Reports
        3. Keeping Watsonville Safe
        4. Manteniendo a Watsonville Seguro
        5. Audit Reports
        6. Revenue Measure Oversight Committee Meetings
      6. Measure R - Community Investment Tax Measure
        Measure R - Community Investment Tax Measure Meetings
      7. Former Redevelopment Agency
      8. Successor Agency
      9. Oversight Board of Successor Agency
        Adopted Resolutions
      10. Mello Center Joint Powers Authority
      11. Minor Land Division Committee
      12. Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee
    5. City Manager
      1. Our Town Newsletter
      2. Biannual City Budget 2021-2023 - Community Input
      3. City Council Strategic Plan
      4. Emergency Preparedness
      5. Homelessness Strategic Plan
    6. Public Hearings & Legal Notices
    7. City Attorney
      Bail Schedule
    8. City Clerk
      1. City Charter
      2. Elections
        1. November 5, 2024 Election
          1. Candidates - November 5, 2024
          2. Measures - November 5, 2024
        2. Previous Elections
      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
    9. Social and Community Service Grants
    10. City Phone Numbers
    11. Redistricting
      1. Redistricting Meetings/Reuniones 
      2. Redistricting Maps & Resources
      3. Redistricting - Redistribución de Distritos
        1. Calendario de Reuniones
        2. Mapas
    12. Other Government Websites
    13. Municipal Code
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  3. Departments

    1. Airport
      1. Our Community
        1. Watsonville Airport Open House
          2025 Watsonville Airport Open House
        2. 75 Years As Watsonville's Municipal Airport
        3. Kids Fly Free
        4. 4th Grade Field Trips
        5. Wheels@Watsonville
        6. Organizations
        7. Volunteer Opportunities
        8. Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee 
      2. Our Tenants
        1. General Tenant Information
        2. Wait List and Permit Applications
        3. Airport Compliance Documents
        4. Proposed Regulations Review and Update
          Comment
        5. Airport Master Plan and Layout Plan
        6. Airport Noise Studies
        7. Airport Five Year Operational Study
        8. Airport Economic Benefit Analysis
        9. Unleaded Aviation Fuel Information and Data
        10. Santa Cruz Sunflower (aka Tar Plant)
      3. Aviation Businesses
        1. Aviation Businesses
        2. RFPs, RFQs, Surveys & Notices
        3. On-Field Development
        4. Restaurant
      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. Second Weekend Sign-in
          Display Day Totals
        3. Facts, Figures & FAQs
        4. Visiting the Airport
          For Golfers
        5. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) Information
        6. Report a Bird Strike!
        7. KWVI Arrival and Departure Aids
      5. Self Service
        1. Contact the Airport
        2. Weekend Self Service
        3. Sign Up for Email Alerts
        4. Construction or Cranes near the Airport
        5. Second Weekend Sign-in
      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. Virtual 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
        7. Holiday Schedule 2025
    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. Housing
        4. Planning Division
          1. General Plan Update
          2. General Plan
          3. Municipal Code
          4. Planning Documents
          5. Application Forms
          6. Historic Preservation
          7. Request for Proposals
          8. Downtown Specific Plan
            1. Overview and Purpose
            2. Vision Themes and Guiding Principles
            3. Relevant Documents
          9. Transportation Analysis per CEQA
          10. 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. Outdoor Dining Permit
        2. 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
        3. Learn About
          1. Planning Documents
          2. Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan
          3. General Plan Update
          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)
          12. Fast Online Solar Permitting Using SolarAPP
        4. View
          1. General Plan Land Use Map
          2. Zoning Districts Map
          3. Airport Safety Zones
          4. Flood Zone Map
          5. Liquefaction Potential Map
          6. 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. Zoning Map
        2. Industries
      3. Watsonville 360
        1. Education
        2. Quality of Life
        3. 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. Business License
        SB 205 BUSINESS LICENSE STORMWATER COMPLIANCE FORM
      4. Cannabis Business Tax
      5. Living Wage Ordinance
      6. OpenGov Financial Transparency
      7. Rental Security Deposit
      8. Request for Proposals
      9. Senior's/Care Utility Users Tax Exemption
      10. Transient Occupancy Tax
      11. Utilities
      12. TOTS Return with Tourism Assessment Form
      13. Impact Fee Report
    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
          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. 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
        3. Fire Inspections
          1. Building & Construction Information
          2. Business Self-Inspections
        4. 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
        5. Knox Box / Locks
        6. 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
      8. Community Development Director Recruitment
      9. Principal Engineer Recruitment
    7. Library
      1. About the Library
        1. Library Commission
        2. Library Newsletter
        3. California Agricultural Workers’ History Center
        4. Friends of the Library
          Donating to the Library
        5. Hours, Locations & Phone Numbers
          Parking at the Main Library
        6. Library Policies
          1. Reconsideration of Materials Form
          2. Take Down Requests
        7. Volunteering at the Library
          Teen Action Council
        8. Website Link Suggestion Form
        9. Watsonville Poet Laureate & Youth Poet Laureate
          2023 - 2025 Youth Poet Laureate
      2. Services
        1. Get a Library Card
        2. LibraryLink
        3. BiblioVan Bookmobile
        4. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
        5. Literacy Center
        6. WiFi & Wireless Printing
        7. Study & Meeting Rooms
      3. Online Services
        1. Library App
        2. Library Account Text Messages
        3. Pay Fees Online
        4. eBooks & eAudiobooks
        5. Online Newspapers
        6. Download Free Music, Movies & TV Shows
        7. Free Online Classes
        8. Free Online Homework Help & Tutoring
      4. Programs/Events
        1. California State Library Parks Pass
        2. Discover Your Roots
        3. Financial Literacy
        4. Online Author Talks
        5. Poets' Circle
        6. Summer Reading Program
        7. Watsonville Reads
      5. Guides & Resources
        1. Reader's Corner
          1. Reader's Corner
          2. Reader's Corner for Children
          3. Teen Reader's Corner
        2. For Children
        3. For Teens
        4. For Job Seekers
        5. College Info & Resources
        6. For Teachers
        7. For Seniors
        8. For Veterans
        9. Citizenship & Immigration Information
        10. Community Resources
        11. Tax Forms & Information
        12. Voting Information
          Información de Votación
        13. Local Non-Profits
        14. Local History
        15. Research Databases
          1. Research Databases by Name
          2. Research Databases by Subject
    8. Parks & Community Services
      1. Participate
        1. Recreation Programs
          1. Online Registration
          2. Recreation Guide & Newsletters
          3. Activities & Classes
          4. Youth Programs
            1. Itty Bitty Sports
            2. Camp WOW
            3. Youth Soccer
            4. Watsonville Youth Center
              Watsonville Youth Center Community Partners
            5. Aquatics
            6. Teen Action Council
          5. Teen Action Council
          6. The Nucleus
          7. Asset Builders Collaborative
          8. Sports
            1. Itty Bitty Sports
            2. Youth Soccer
            3. Youth Basketball
            4. Gymnastics
            5. Tennis
            6. Pickleball
            7. Co-Ed Volleyball League
            8. Adult Basketball League
            9. Co-Ed Softball League
            10. Men's Softball League
          9. Aquatics
          10. Older Adult Services
            1. Watsonville Senior Center
            2. Senior Action Committee
          11. Recreation Centers
            1. Callaghan Park Cultural Center
            2. Watsonville Youth Center
            3. Marinovich Park Community Center
            4. Muzzio Park Communty Center
            5. Ramsay Park Family Center
          12. Financial Assistance
          13. ParkRx
        2. Older Adult Services
          1. Senior Action Committee
          2. Weekly Activities
          3. Upcoming Events & Workshops
          4. Older Adult Resources
        3. Special Events
          1. Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
          2. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          3. Cesar Chavez Community Awards
          4. July is Parks Make Life Better Month
          5. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          6. Music in the Plaza
          7. Movies in the Park
          8. Wine, Beer and Art Walk
          9. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
          10. Salsa Y Salsa
          11. Downtown Candy Crawl
          12. Holiday Lights in the Plaza
          13. Noche de Brillo
          14. Special Event Permits
          15. Community Special Event Sponsorship
          16. Watsonville Second Saturdays
        4. Parks
          1. City Parks
            1. City Plaza Revitalization Project
            2. Pinto Lake
              1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
              2. RV PARK RESERVATIONS
            3. Ramsay Park
              1. Ramsay Park Renaissance Project
              2. Watsonville Slough Connector Trail Project
              3. Ramsay Pump Track
              4. Public Notices
            4. Callaghan Park
            5. Muzzio Park
            6. City Plaza
            7. Marinovich Park
            8. Park Amenities Chart
          2. Watsonville Park Finder
          3. General Park Rules
            1. Dog Park Rules
            2. Pinto Lake Park Rules
            3. Skate Park Rules
          4. Park Amenities Chart
          5. Ramsay Park
          6. Pinto Lake
            1. Pinto Lake Restoration Efforts
            2. RV PARK RESERVATIONS
          7. Slough Trails
          8. Parks Master Plan
          9. Urban Greening Plan
          10. Urban Forest Management Plan
          11. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
          12. Dogs Off-Leash Areas
      2. Celebrate
        1. Parks & Recreation Month
        2. Facility Rentals
          1. Outdoor Facilities
            1. Indoor Facilities
            2. City Parks
            3. Facility Rental Fees and Forms
            4. PVUSD Joint Use Facilities
          2. Mello Center
        3. Special Events
          1. Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
          2. Earth Day/Day of the Child
          3. Cesar Chavez Community Awards
          4. July is Parks Make Life Better Month
          5. Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
          6. Music in the Plaza
          7. Movies in the Park
          8. Wine, Beer and Art Walk
          9. Watsonville Strawberry Festival
          10. Salsa Y Salsa
          11. Downtown Candy Crawl
          12. Holiday Lights in the Plaza
          13. Noche de Brillo
          14. Special Event Permits
          15. Community Special Event Sponsorship
          16. Watsonville Second Saturdays
      3. Make a Difference
        1. Adopt A Park
        2. Community Prevention Programs
          Graffiti & Litter Abatement Program
        3. Current Projects
          Ramsay Park Renaissance
        4. Donate
          Friends of Watsonville PCS
        5. Park Planning Documents
        6. Let Us Know
        7. Parks and Recreation Commission
        8. Public Art
          1. Artist Opportunities
          2. Programs
          3. Public Art Master Plan
          4. Portfolio
          5. Community Engagement
        9. Sponsorships
          1. Strawberry Festival
          2. Spirit of Watsonville
          3. Business Sponsorship Opportunities
          4. Downtown Holiday Lights Sponsorship
        10. Teach a Class
        11. Trees/Urban Forestry
        12. Volunteer Program
      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
          4. Department Impact Reports
        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
            2. City Plaza Revitalization Project
          5. View Park's Current 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. Military Equipment Policy & Inventory
          4. AB 481 Annual Report
          5. Flock Safety
          6. Oversized Vehicle & Trailer Ordinance
        3. Contact Us
          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. Community Services
          3. Operations Division
          4. Support Services Division
            1. Human Resources
            2. Investigation Bureau
        6. Annual Reports
      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. Chief's Advisory Board
        2. Caminos Hacia el Éxito
        3. Agua con la Chota
        4. Pink Patch Project
        5. National Night Out
        6. 2025 PAL Golf Tournament
        7. Community Resources
          Domestic Violence
        8. Community Informational Brochures
        9. FAQs
          1. Crime
          2. Licenses & Permits
          3. Police Information
          4. Traffic
        10. Guest Speaker Program
        11. Police Activities League (PAL)
        12. Mental Health Services
        13. Post Incident Team (PIT)
        14. 2024 Chief's Advisory Board Members
      4. Join Our Family
        1. Police Officer Trainee/Lateral
        2. Police Cadet Program
        3. Summer Youth Academy
      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. Lee Road Trail Project
          3. Complete Streets Plan-Safe Routes to School
          4. Freedom Blvd. Plan Line
          5. Measure D
            Measure D
          6. Vision Zero
          7. Urban Greening Plan
          8. Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
        3. Pavement Management Program & ADA Curb Ram Inspections
      2. What We Do
        1. Water Division
          1. Water Conservation for Residents & Businesses
            Landscape Conservation Rebate Program 
          2. Report Water Waste & Leaks
          3. Water Quality
            1. Water Management Plan
            2. Hexavalent Chromium
          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
            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
          19. Business Organics Collection Page
          20. Compost Giveaway Program
          21. Pharmaceuticals and Sharps Disposal Program
        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
            Transportation Sustainability Trends
          10. Stormwater Program
          11. City of Watsonville OpenGov Portal
          12. See-Click-Fix
          13. Intersection Daylighting - AB413
        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 Discharge Permit Applications
          5. 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
        11. Traffic and Road Safety
          1. Traffic Advisory Committee
          2. Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan
      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. Utility Shutoff Service Policy
          3. The Scoop On Public Works & Utilities Newsletter
          4. Customer Service
          5. Online Bill Pay
          6. Garage Sale Permits
        4. Wastewater Division
        5. Customer Service
        6. Learn About Public Works Events
          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. Nature Center
          1. Watsonville City Trails
          2. Wetlands of Watsonville
        2. Conservation Education Programs and Resources
          1. Litter Cleanup Education Kits
          2. Become a Teen Volunteer
        3. Community Cleanups
        4. Adopt-A-Trail Program
        5. Wetland Trail Tour
        6. Earth Day
        7. Community Conservation Presentations
      6. Business Resources
        1. Green Business Program
          Monterey Bay Green Businesses
        2. Business Newsletter
        3. Permits
        4. Bids & Proposals
        5. Water Efficient Plumbing
        6. 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
          7. CAAP Community Advisory Committee
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  4. Community

    1. Community Events Calendar
    2. Community Resources
      1. Burn Days
      2. FAQs
      3. How to Report a Fire Hazard
      4. Library Catalog
      5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
      6. Residential Organics Collection Program
    3. Connect With Us
      1. Community Events
      2. Community News
      3. Contact Us
      4. Find Us on Facebook
      5. Find Us on Twitter
    4. For Citizens
      1. Alerts
      2. Animal Services
      3. Police Department Fee Schedule
      4. Street Sweeping
    5. Living Here
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. First Time Homebuyers
      3. Parks & Facilities
      4. How to Get Around
    6. Programs
      1. Abandoned Vehicle Program
      2. Environmental Science Workshop
      3. Fire Programs & Services
      4. Graffiti Abatement Program
      5. Housing Rehabilitation Program
      6. Post Incident Team (PIT)
      7. Ride-Along Program
      8. Summer in the City Internship Program
      9. Watsonville Academy
    7. Fourth of July Safety
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  5. Business

    1. Demographics & Resources
      1. Community Profile
        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. City of Watsonville Open Gov Portal
    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 Cleanup Discharge Permits
    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. Guided Wetland Trail Tour
      9. Strawberry Festival Booth
      10. Recreation Programs
      11. 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. Current Street Improvement Projects
      17. Disaster Preparedness
      18. 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
    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

    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. Business Resources
    2. Community Resources
    3. COVID-19 Information and Guidance
    4. Emergency Orders
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    1. RFPs, RFQS, Surveys & Notices
    2. On-Field Development
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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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    Backyard Composting Workshops
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    1. Aviation Business
    2. On-Field Development
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