City Council Approves Temporary Transfer of NC Elections from City Clerk to Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment

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DONE LogoThe 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.

Naleo Parent Workshop Collaboration with NVCS

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The meeting will be held at the North Valley Caring Services center on Thursday January 26 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.

15453 Rayen Street, North Hills, CA 91343

North Valley Caring Services (NVCS), a non-profit organization working in the densely populated area of North Hills, focuses its services on meeting the needs of the low-income residents, the majority of which are Spanish-speaking, in the surrounding community. A hub of programs and services, NVCS works closely with individuals and families to help them gain the necessary skills and provide resources that better their lives. As individuals and families achieve, grow and succeed, we’ve watched the positive change flow across the community of the Langdon-Orion Street neighborhood. One person and one family at a time, NVCS is making a difference. Please donate now and partner with us in this important endeavor.

Community Budget Survey

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The Mayor’s Office, in collaboration with the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates, is proud to present to you this year’s Mayor’s Community Budget Survey!!

The link to the Mayor’s 2012 Community Budget Survey is:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012LABudgetSurvey

The survey link is live. Please take now.

A hard copy of the survey can be found at www.lacity.org. Once on the City’s website, under the Mayor’s name, click on “City Budget” and follow the prompt.

Place Palm Fronds and Tree Branches Next to Green Bin

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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 will be picked up together with the green waste and turned into mulch. This will help residents to keep their yards, streets and sidewalks clean in the wake of the strong wind storms.

Last Saturday, Sanitation crews conducted sweeps to clear palm fronds through Los Angeles. Additional Saturday sweeps are planned until the wind-related debris is cleared. For more information, or to report downed trees, palm fronds or branches, please call 3-1-1 or Bureau of Sanitation at (800) 773-2489.

Christmas Tree Recycling

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Christmas Tree RecyclingIt’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 of Sanitation offers several tree drop-off locations. Drop-off locations are open for ONE DAY ONLY between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2011.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS:

  • Test your smoke alarms.
  • Make a fresh cut on the bottom of the tree.
  • Place tree in a reservoir type tree stand and water daily.
  • Check light cords for frays or empty sockets.
  • Use no more than three sets of UL-approved lights per extension cord.
  • Do not use candles on or near your tree.
  • Turn off all Christmas lights prior to leaving your home or going to bed.
  • Safely dispose of your tree before it becomes dangerously dry.
  • Remove all ornaments, cut and place tree in green disposal container at curb. If you can’t cut the tree, place it at the curb for collection, or bring it to one of the City’s drop-off locations.
  • Flocked trees cannot be recycled, cut the flocked tree and place it in the black container or place it at the curb.