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Santa Clarita City Council Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month, Hazard Mitigation Plan

At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council recognized Hispanic Heritage Month and updated the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as well as a new parking area lighting project.

The meeting began with the recognition of Hispanic Heritage month, a population that makes up 33.5 percent of Santa Clarita’s residents. Hispanic Heritage month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

“We are fortunate to have many businesses in the city that are Latino-owned and provide high quality and stable jobs for our residents,” said Mayor Bill Miranda at the meeting. “The theme of this year’s Hispanic heritage month is ‘Esperanza’, a celebration of Hispanic heritage and hope.”

Miranda encouraged residents to recognize the month by supporting local shops and businesses that are Latino-owned, as well as taking advantage of the programs and books recommendations at the public libraries.

Leaders with the Latino Business Alliance accepted a certificate of recognition from the city. Other awards and recognitions went out to the Santa Clarita Volunteer Engagement Program, and Santa Clarita Blue Heat during the meeting.

The City’s proclamation on Hispanic Heritage month aims to reflect the belief in the important and continual contributions made by Latino community members as civil rights leaders and community organizers, politicians, teachers, journalists, first responders and artists, among other roles.

Next on the City’s agenda was planned updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan that includes a revised order of earthquake, energy disruption and drought as higher risk than the 2015 plan.

The pandemic has also added to the City’s plan and “Man-Made Hazards” was adjusted to include Cyber Attack and Terrorism, according to officials.

Additional updates include collaboration between City of Santa Clarita staff and local residents, representatives from local school districts, utility companies, Los Angeles County emergency services and non-profit organizations.

A new parking area lighting project was also approved by the council. This includes installing solar-powered exterior lighting within the Newhall Park and Ride lot. “The scope of this project includes the procurement and installation of luminaires, poles, solar panels, batteries and a control system to enhance nighttime lighting for residents utilizing the Newhall Park and Ride” states the city’s agenda.

City Council staff recommend awarding the construction contract for the Newhall Park and Ride Solar Lighting Project to California Professional Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $123,614.

The next city council meeting is scheduled for Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.


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