City Issues Guidance to Pasadena Business Owners on Reopening Protocols

As fast-moving developments affect the reopening of some local businesses the City of Pasadena released guidelines in a Thursday night email.

“Our goal is to disseminate accurate public health information, offer recommendations to prepare for and slow the spread of the virus, and provide links to resources for additional information,” the statement read.

A city official said Friday morning the list of businesses which may reopen now includes:

• Bookstores
• Jewelry stores
• Toy stores
• Clothing stores
• Shoe stores
• Home and furnishing stores
• Sporting goods stores
• Antique stores
• Music stores
• Florists

City Guidance for Pasadena Businesses In Regards to Curbside Pick-up

As non-essential businesses identified in the revised health order prepare for a phased re-opening for curbside pick-up, the City of Pasadena is providing guidance to assist businesses re-open in a safer and orderly manner. To view the guidelines, click here.

Prior to opening, each retailer must complete and implement a “Social Distancing Protocol” questionnaire found on pages 3 & 4 of the Health Guidance Document for Curbside Retail.  To download the document, click here.

Revised Health Order for Phased Reopening in Pasadena

The City of Pasadena Health Officer is expected to issue a revised order consistent with state/county health orders announcing that effective Friday, May 8, 2020, non-essential businesses such as bookstores, toy stores, florists, music stores, clothing stores and sporting goods stores can reopen for curbside pick-up, with adherence to distancing and infection control protocols. The health order, once released, will be posted to cityofpasadena.net.

The city statement said anyone can subscribe to receive these business updates related to the City of Pasadena’s response to COVID-19 by clicking here.