# Law and Legislation Committee 11/17/2020

The City of Sacramento Law and Legislation Committee met on November 17, 2020. On a consent-calendar item, members approved a motion to continue the matter and have staff conduct additional outreach to the Central Labor Council, Unite Here, and other interested parties, including small-business advocates; the transcript does not clearly identify the item’s subject. The committee then discussed a proposed illegal-fireworks mitigation plan. Staff proposed a $563,000 budget for enforcement and outreach, including two full-time fire-investigator positions, seasonal staffing for fire, police, and code enforcement, and a storage container for seized fireworks. Proposed code changes included a social-host ordinance, with first-offense fines discussed at $1,000–$2,500. Members supported further work on enforcement and community education but raised concerns about the budget, the fairness and impact of fines, and coordination with the county. No final funding vote or contract award is evident in the transcript; staff were asked to continue developing the plan and consider equity impacts and budget options.

The committee also received an update on a citywide racial-equity initiative, including plans for broader community engagement, shared definitions and goals, and a data-driven plan with benchmarks. Members emphasized that the work would require adequate staffing and budget support, including consideration in future budget discussions. No procurement activity, vendor selection, or purchasing decision was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Published:** November 17, 2020

### Sources
- [Law and Legislation Committee 11/17/2020](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_mO0y8oIPk) - City of Sacramento