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6. 1. E. - Page 2 Redwood City's ordinance are in effect now, others do not go into effect until January 2019. The Grand Jury Report's recommendations, as well as the City of Redwood City's responses, are outlined in the response letter attached to this staff report. ANALYSIS Staff has reviewed the Grand Jury's findings and recommendations and has prepared a letter for the Mayor's signature in response to the Grand Jury Report. The response demonstrates the City is supportive of the implementation recommendations made in the report. In fact, many of the improvements have already been made, or are in the process of being completed. Grand Jury Findings: As noted above, the City is required to respond to each finding in the report, stating whether the City agrees with the finding, or disagrees wholly or partially with the finding. F1: Since 1967, exposure to secondhand smoke has killed approximately 2.5 million nonsmokers of all ages in the United States City Response: Agree based on data presented. F2: Enforcement officers report that their primary focus when responding to MUH smoking violation complaints is to educate alleged smokers regarding the requirements of the smoking ordinances, and that most alleged smokers report being unfamiliar with the requirements of the ordinance. City Response: Partially disagree. The City of Redwood City has not yet been involved in enforcement action, therefore it would difficult to fully agree with this finding without having direct experience. F3: The Belmont, Brisbane, Daly City, Redwood City, San Bruno, and the County of San Mateo MUH smoking ordinances expressly prohibit retaliation against individuals who report a violation; however, the MUH smoking ordinances for Burlingame, Foster City, the City of San Mateo, and South San Francisco do not. City Response: Agree for Redwood City's ordinance.