City Council

(15) 25-0065-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the City Attorney to report on the feasibility of pursuing proactive civil or criminal litigation against entities whose conduct may contribute to the illegal possession, sale, distribution, or use of fireworks within the City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Lee): 1. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on the feasibility of pursuing proactive civil or criminal litigation against manufacturers, importers, shippers, distributors, wholesalers, traders, retailers, commercial purchasers, or other entities whose conduct may knowingly or negligently contribute to the illegal possession, sale, distribution, or use of fireworks within the City, including potential liability, supply-chain tracing methods, available remedies and damages, and coordinated litigation strategies. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney and Chief Legislative Analyst to report on recommended next steps, including data and investigative needs, interdepartmental coordination, potential legislative action or pilot enforcement strategies, barriers to implementation, and any legislative or administrative changes needed. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.