Plans to develop the North Campus biotechnology park at Cal State Northridge were approved in a 10-0 vote Wednesday by the Los Angeles City Council.
The vote came on the heels of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee's recommendation to the council Tuesday to approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the city of Los Angeles and CSUN.
Under the agreement, which serves as a legal vehicle spelling out the responsibilities of both parties, CSUN agrees to submit the plans for the North Campus development project to the city for review. In turn, the city agrees that Los Angeles building inspection officials will process and grant permits for the project in a timely manner.
Tuesday's recommendation by the committee led to a speedy approval of the proposal, which took less than one minute, said Ali Sar, a spokesman for Councilman Hal Bernson, whose district represents the northwest Valley.
