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Welcome to the City of Watsonville Website
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Situated in the heart of the Monterey Bay area in the lush Pajaro Valley, Watsonville lies 95 miles south of San Francisco at the southern end of Santa Cruz County, covers 6.6 square miles, and has a population of 51,703 (January 2008).
We hope you find this website useful and we welcome your comments and suggestions. Please send us your feedback by clicking on the "comments about this site" link at the top of this page.
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Local 911 Emergency Response Fee: 2008 Refund for Multiple Lines
If you have more than one phone line or are a business with more than 9 phone lines, you may be eligible for a refund of the City of Watsonville's Local 911 Emergency Response fee paid during the 2008 calendar year. This fee would appear on your phone bill as a separate line entitled "Local Government Fee". Lifeline customers are not charged this fee. In order to be eligible your phone service must be within the city limits of Watsonville.
Download and submit a "Request for Refund of 911 Emergency Response Fee" with a copy of the phone bill(s). Forms are also available at the Finance Department at 250 Main Street. All requests must include a copy of 1 month's phone bill for the address and all the telephone numbers. Refunds will be issued in 4-6 weeks.
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The City of Watsonville has begun the process of updating the "Housing Element" of the City General Plan. The public participation phase of this process will consist of a public survey and several public meetings, the first of which is tentatively planned for January 14, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor.
More information. Más información.
Survey. Encuesta.
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The City Council seeks applications for the following commissions/boards for the City of Watsonville:
- Library Board - Districts No. 1, 2 & 6
- Personnel Commission - Districts No. 1, 2 & 6
- Parks and Recreation Commission - Districts No. 1, 2 & 6
- Planning Commission - Districts No. 1, 2 & 6
- More Information.
The Watsonville City Council is also seeking applications from persons who are interested in serving on the
County Latino Affairs Commission as a representative for the City of Watsonville.
More Information.
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The Parks and Community Services Department Winter/Spring 2009 Activity Guide is now available here (PDF 2.5 MB).
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The City of Watsonville has developed a new Stormwater Management Plan. This document provides detailed information on programs and policies aimed at protecting and enhancing the water quality of our sloughs and creeks. The plan is available here and the appendices are available here.
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The City of Watsonville has completed construction of the new four-story Watsonville Civic Plaza Building at 275 Main Street. The City has three commercial spaces for lease: two office spaces and one food service/retail space. For a summary of the available space, see the information packet. Questions regarding the space should be directed to Marty Ackerman, Director of Redevelopment and Housing at 831-768-3083 or by email at mackerman@ci.watsonville.ca.us. |
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Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills!
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments has partnered with PG&E to provide residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties, including Watsonville residents, with free home energy surveys, free light bulbs and more to help residents lower their energy usage and save money on their natural gas and electricity bills. Hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and hotels, can also receive a free energy survey.
More Information.
Más información.
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The Parks and Community Services Department offers the Commemorative Tree and Bench Program
as a way for the public to honor and commemorate individuals, families and organizations. It is also a special way to fund needed trees and benches for city parks. More information.
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Country Home magazine ranks Watsonville in the top 10 Best Green Places to live in America for 2008. The Second Annual Report ranks Most Eco-Friendly Cities and Towns. The report is in the April green issue of Country Home which hits newsstands March 18th. Check out a video clip (6.5 MB) of an eco-friendly Watsonville. For more information, see the media release and PowerPoint presentation (58.2 MB).
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Affordable homes for sale available now - no lottery required!
New and resale condos, townhomes and single-family homes with up to four bedrooms, located in various Watsonville neighborhoods, are currently listed for sale through the City of Watsonville Affordable Housing Program. Prices range from $194,000 to $403,000. These homes are available to eligible low- or moderate-income, first-time homebuyers. Down payment assistance loans from the Redevelopment Agency are available to eligible buyers of these homes.
Information in English.
Informaciòn en Español.
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The new City of Watsonville administrative offices are now open at 275 Main Street, Suite 400 (4th Floor). The parking garage next to the new civic plaza is also open. The entrance to the parking garage is on Rodriguez Street.
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Information about foreclosure for homeowners can be found below.
Home Ownership Preservation Foundation
www.consumer-action.org
www.consumer-action.org (en Español)
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The Parks and Community Services Department is hiring Recreation Leaders, Sports Officials and Scorekeepers. If you are enthusiastic, conscientious and love to work with youth, the PCS Department may have the job for you. See the City of Watsonville employment page for job descriptions.
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The Public Works and Utilities Department offers the Environmental Science Workshop for young people to learn through inquiry, exploration and peer consultation. Visit www.ci.watsonville.ca.us/scienceworkshop for more information.
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Flood Protection Information |
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