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Save that banana peel! Let’s recycle it! Beginning January 1, 2022, the City of South Pasadena will implement food scrap collection for single-family home residents as required by state mandate, SB1383. Residents will be required to separate their food scraps and food-soiled paper and discard them with their yard waste instead of their regular trash. The food scraps and food-soiled paper will be picked up by Athens as usual, but instead of it going to a landfill, these organics will be recycled into compost which will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions! There are no additional changes to waste disposal or trash rates at this time. No new containers are required or will be provided and backyard service will continue as usual. At this time, food scrap collection applies to single-family homes only; organics collection requirements for multifamily and commercial accounts will be implemented in the following months. By recycling your organics, you are a part of the solution in helping to protect the environment and future generations.

To find out more, visit http://www.southpasadenaca.gov/organicsrecycling.

12/28/21

In an abundance of caution, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee (SPTOR) has postponed its live Crunch Time Party until February or March 2022.

“While we know this may be disappointing, as it was for us, we encourage you to support us by registering and participating in our 4-day online auction,” wrote SPTOR President Brant Dunlap in a letter to those who had purchased tickets to the live event scheduled for December 29 at the War Memorial Building in the city.   

The online auction, featuring a wide assortment of items, starts Monday, December 27 at midnight, and ends at 8 p.m. on Thursday December 30. The auction site can be found at: www.auctria.com/auction/sptorcrunchtime

The Crunch Time Party is a major fundraiser for the SPTOR, designed to raise funds to help pay for steel, flowers and other materials aboard the city’s float in the annual Rose Parade.

12/27/21

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.sptor.org/ to learn how to support the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade Float!

12/23/21

The COVID-19 Vaccination or Test Requirement FAQ – What Event Operators Need to Know flyer has been updated. Changes are highlighted in yellow: 12/20/21: Updated to reflect changes in the Health Officer Order, which, effect December 17, 2021, adjusts the testing requirements for admission to Mega Events to require a negative test result from either: a PCR test from a sample taken within 2 days of the event or an antigen test from a sample taken within 1 day of the event.  

The  Verifying Proof of a Negative COVID-19 Test  information flyer is updated with changes highlighted in yellow:  test times are changed from 72 hours to 2 days (if PCR/NAAT) or 1 day (if antigen).  This information can be found on the Reopening LA County webpage. 

12/22/2021

On behalf of our City Manager, we are proud to share our 2021 Year End Review. The goal of this report is to highlight various accomplishments this year throughout all City departments, and to provide our residents with a glimpse of what is to come. Thank you all for making this year so wonderful by engaging in our community.

Download the file below to access the official document.

12/22/2021

A COVID-19 booster is recommended for everyone ages 16 or older. A booster dose is a great way to get extra protection and prevent the spread of new variants. Stay safe during the Holidays and keep your loved ones healthy!

Booster Doses information and resources:

• Booster Doses

12/22/21

Reminder that overnight parking will be exempt until January 4, 2022 at 6:00am.

In order to provide the best customer service experience for our residents, a few changes have been made in City Hall in regards to departments moving to different parts of the building. Our Management Services Division and City Clerk’s Office has moved downstairs so that the public is able to easily access the team. In addition, our Public Works Department has moved to the Garfield Water Facilities in order for all Public Works staff to be under one roof. The Human Resources Divisions, Finance Department, and City Manager’s Office will remain on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

We have posted a tour on our Instagram and Facebook page for our residents to see the changes first hand!

12/21/2021

Please review the Updated LA County Health Officer Order (Issued December 16, 2021. Effective as of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021).

• Updated to align with the State Public Health Officer’s requirement that beginning December 15, 2021, all persons attending an Indoor or Outdoor Mega Event, who cannot provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, must present proof of a pre-entry negative COVID-19 test result from either an antigen test within one day or a PCR test conducted two days prior to entry. For Indoor Mega Events children under 2 years of age are exempt from the pre-entry testing requirement for entry. For Outdoor Mega Events children under 5 years of age are exempt from the pre-entry testing requirement for entry.
• Continues to require that masks be worn in all public indoor settings, irrespective of vaccination status.
• Encourages everyone ages 16 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination dose as soon as they are eligible.

Other pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

12/20/21