Police and Fire Depts. Aside, City Hall and Many City Services Close Veterans Day

Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2013 in observance of Veterans Day. This does not include the Pasadena Police and Fire Departments. Both departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services.

For any life-threatening emergencies, always remember to call 9-1-1.

On November 11th, be sure to join local veterans, city officials and community leaders for a special Veterans Day Ceremony on the steps of historic City Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. honoring all U.S. veterans.The City wishes all residents to enjoy Veterans Day and encourages everyone to remember the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the sacrifices they, and their families, make in protecting our country and our freedoms.

During special gatherings or events, and through-out the year, report any suspicious activity to the Pasadena Police Department. “If You See Something, Say Something” is an instrumental component in working to keep the Pasadena community safe, every day.

Pasadena residents and businesses with any power emergencies should call Pasadena’s Water and Power (PWP) Department at (626) 744-4673 and for water-related emergencies call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s Customer Service Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can access their accounts and make payments by phone at (626) 744-4005 or online at www.PWPweb.com. The City’s Municipal Services Payment Center at City Hall also will be closed.

Residents with City of Pasadena trash and recycling pickup services will be on a regular schedule for trash, recycling and yard waste pickups the week of Nov. 11, including Veterans Day. No pickups for bulky items will be scheduled for Nov. 11.

All Pasadena Public Library sites will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11.

The City’s ARTS (Area Rapid Transit Service) and Dial-A-Ride transportation programs will be operating on Veterans Day. All parking meters are free and parking time limits will not be enforced on Nov. 11, however, parking citations for red curb violations and blocking fire hydrants will continue to be issued.

All Recreation and Community Centers operated by the City’s Human Services and Recreation Department will be closed on Veterans Day, but all parks will be open for picnics, fun and festivities. No site reservations are accepted on holidays.

The City Council will not meet on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. The Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013.

For more information about the City of Pasadena, visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Follow the City on Twitter @PasadenaGov.

CITY NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: William H. Boyer, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, , wboyer@cityofpasadena.net