Law and Legislation Committee 9/15/2020

The City of Sacramento Law and Legislation Committee met on September 15, 2020. The committee unanimously approved its consent calendar after a member requested that the leaf-blower “unhealthy zone” item return as soon as possible; no return date was established. The committee then held a workshop with Race Forward on racial equity and reviewed the city’s developing race and gender workforce equity action plan. Staff described proposed departmental equity assessments, outcome measures, training, and implementation planning, including a 43-point assessment tool for hiring and recruitment. Members emphasized community engagement, accountability, and the staff time and resources needed to carry out the work. No contract award, vendor selection, or specific spending approval was identified.