City of Pasadena Announces Closures and Reminders for Lincoln’s, Washington’s Birthdays

PASADENA, Calif. -In observance of Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays, City Hall and many City services will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 16. Specific closures, exceptions and reminders are noted below.

The City Service Center (CSC) will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 16, and will reopen Friday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 8 a.m. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will occur as scheduled on both holidays. There will be no delay in pickup for residents.

Pasadena residents and businesses experiencing any power emergencies should call Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. PWP's Customer Service Call Center will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 16; however, customers can access their accounts and make payments through the automated phone system at (626) 744-4005 or online at PWPWeb.com.

The City's Municipal Services Payment Center and Parking Office will also be closed on Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays. All parking meters will be free and parking time limits will not be enforced. Violations for overnight parking restrictions, red curb parking and blocking fire hydrants will be issued. Parking meter enforcement resumes after each holiday on Friday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 17. Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride buses will operate on their regular schedules.

The Housing Department will also be closed on Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 17.

The Permit Center will be closed on Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays; however, many services will be available via Permit Center Online, where you can obtain subtrade permits and submit plans for new construction, tenant improvements, accessory dwelling units and additions. In-person operations will resume after each holiday on Friday, February. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 17.

All Pasadena Public Library branch sites will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, and will reopen Friday, Feb. 13. Library branches will also be closed Sunday and Monday, Feb. 15 and 16, and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 17.

All parks will be open for picnics, fun and play; however, no site reservations are being accepted for the holidays. Community and recreation centers will be closed to the public on Thursday, Feb.12, and Monday, Feb. 16.

The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 16. Upcoming vaccine clinics are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 23. PPHD reminds you to take measures to protect yourself from respiratory viruses, including masking indoors, getting vaccinated, and staying home when sick.

City Council will not meet on Monday, Feb. 16. The next council meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, Feb. 23.

The Pasadena Police Department Records Front Counter and Property Section will be closed in observance of Lincoln's/Washington's Birthdays. However, the Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will continue to provide patrol, jail, fire, paramedic, and other essential emergency services during the holiday.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency assistance, contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. If you see something, say something - report suspicious activity to the Police Department at (626) 744-4241.