City Hall Closed, Council Dark in Observance of Presidents Day

Pasadena City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day.

First observed in 1971, the holiday originated as Washington’s Birthday, which is on Feb. 22.

In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in order to create more three day holidays for federal workers, including a holiday on the third Monday of February. The act also moved  Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Columbus Day to Mondays.

There will be no City Council meeting on Monday, in observance of the holiday.

The City’s Citizen Service Center will be closed and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 8 a.m. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will occur on Monday.

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.

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 Tuesday, Feb. 22. Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride buses will operate on their regular schedules.

The Permit Center will be closed on Presidents’ Day; however, some services will be available via Permit Center Online, where subtrade permits can be obtained and plans for commercial tenant improvements (new submittals) and accessory dwelling units can be submitted. In-person operations will resume Tuesday, Feb. 22.

The city’s libraries will reopen to the public Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Pasadena Fire and Police Departments will continue to provide patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services during the holiday. For life-threatening emergencies, remember to always call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, call Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. If you “See Something, Say Something.” Report suspicious activity to the police department at (626) 744-4241.