Recent Updates
City Council Approves Temporary Transfer of NC Elections from City Clerk to Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment
The City Council took action in support of Councilman Krekorian’s recommendation that NC elections not be postponed until 2014, but be available in Fiscal Year 2012-13. The next step will be deciding how to pay for it.
The Department was asked to report back to Council on a plan to administer elections along with a budget request. General Manager Kim responded that a report could be ready for City Council consideration as soon as 4-6 weeks. A timely decision on funding is critical so that planning can begin to offer elections within the desired time.
For more information see CF 11-1912.
CSUN Campus Emergency Notifications
Many of our neighbors are aware of the incident on campus that occurred on Sept. 27, 2011 that prompted California State University, Northridge to activate its emergency protocols and notifications. The Cal State Northridge community experienced what is becoming an all-too-familiar event on university campuses. A witness alerted university police that a male outside the Oviatt Library had indicated he might have a gun. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with making criminal threats and no one was hurt.
Unfortunately, events of this type are becoming more common and similar events are likely to happen in the future. That is why the university has emergency protocols. We understand that those who live near campus may also want to know when issues arise on campus.
The university will be launching an emergency notification service to which neighbors and friends can subscribe to receive text messages, email updates and alerts similar to Twitter feeds from campus police. We will share sign-up information inviting you to subscribe as soon as the system is set up. Similar notifications are already sent to CSUN faculty, staff, and students.
In the meantime, please remember:
Cal State Northridge’s Department of Police Services is an accredited law enforcement agency with 27 sworn police officers:
. For more information, visit http://www-admn.csun.edu/
. To report campus emergencies or crimes, call police dispatch at (818) 677-2111
Cal State Northridge uses its Facebook and Twitter accounts to disseminate emergency notifications:
. “Like” Cal State Northridge at http://www.facebook.com/
. “Like” Cal State Northridge Department of Police Services at http://www.facebook.com/
. Follow Cal State Northridge on Twitter @csunorthridge
CSUN Kinesiology Exercircuit Invitation
At 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, CSUN will have a spirited and eye-opening demonstration of the utility of this ExerCircuit for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It is an example of how the Parks and Kinesiology can partner to make the right selection of equipment and design a circuit to provide a 24/7 free opportunity to increase the physical activity of all our citizens.
Click here for the official invitation.
You will see some unique ways to modify the equipment with add-ons which could be “checked out” like a library book at the Parks and Rec office and you will witness how our Kinesiology students can guide a participant through the ExerCircuit educating the public about how to exercise and improve their health; we hope this kind of interaction will lead to the Parks expanding their partnership with Kinesiology for job creation for our grads to help us solve this public health epidemic.
Recognize that physical inactivity and poor nutrition are poised to overtake tobacco as the number one cause of death in the US. So, join us and celebrate this new opportunity for the CSUN community to live a healthier life and just maybe … get some ideas for other opportunities like this throughout our state and country.
RSVP today! It’s free. It’s for YOU!
City Council Approves Temporary Transfer of NC Elections from City Clerk to Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment
The City Council took action in support of Councilman Krekorian’s recommendation that NC elections not be postponed until 2014, but be available in Fiscal Year 2012-13. The next step will be deciding how to pay for it. The Department was asked to report back to Council on a plan to administer elections along with a [...]
Putting Teeth into the City’s Barking Dog Ordinance
This week the City Council changed the City’s ordinance regulating nuisance dogs, establishing a new hearing procedure and fine structure. Before, a citation could only be issued for licensed dogs because the citation was attached to the license. The owner first had to be forced to get a license. Under the new code, Animal Control [...]
Place Palm Fronds and Tree Branches Next to Green Bin
The Bureau of Sanitation is urging L.A. residents to place palm fronds and tree branches that have blown down in the recent heavy winds next to the green bins to be picked up. If palm fronds and branches are placed next to the green used for residential yard trimmings on regular trash collection days, they [...]
City Council Approves Temporary Transfer of NC Elections from City Clerk to Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment
The City Council took action in support of Councilman Krekorian’s recommendation that NC elections not be postponed until 2014, but be available in Fiscal Year 2012-13. The next step will be deciding how to pay for it. The Department was asked to report back to Council on a plan to administer elections along with a [...]
Christmas Tree Recycling
It’s that time again to recycle your Christmas tree! Before recycling your tree, please remove all decorations, tinsel, and stand. Trees must be cut in half, stands removed, and placed in the green yard trimmings container, or if you are unable to cut in half, place your tree at the curb for collection. The Bureau [...]