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Page 6 of 10 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org Table 2 – Summary of Outreach to Date Date Outreach October 18, 2024 Survey distributed in Economic Development eNewsletter October 20, 2024 In-person outreach at Neighborhood Cleanup in Friendly Acres October 24, 2024 Survey distributed in Redwood City Public Library eNews Survey distributed by Redwood City Together October 25, 2024 Survey distributed in Redwood City eNews Survey distributed in Chamber SMC newsletter October 26, 2024 In-person outreach at Kiwanis Farmer’s Market October 28, 2024 Survey distributed in RCIA newsletter In-person outreach at Main Library In-person outreach at Courthouse Square November 1, 2024 Survey distributed in Redwood City eNews There were 365 survey respondents. More information, including demographics and sentiment analysis, can be found in Attachment B: Additional Survey Results. Generally, respondents were in favor of further limiting smoking in public. The locations most favored for further regulations are summarized in Table 3 below: Table 3 – Survey Results Location Total In Favor Residents in Favor Business Owners in Favor Frequent Visitors in Favor Outdoor Dining Areas 90%91%89%89% 20 Feet From Entrances to Restaurants 85%85%87%84% Public Plazas (e.g. in front of the library or government buildings) 82%84%82%81% Pedestrian Malls (e.g. 2000 block of Broadway or Theatre Way) 81%83%75%81% 20 Feet From Entrances to All Businesses 76%77%82%76% Public Sidewalks 69%71%69%69% Public Parking Lots or Garages 66%67%62%66% Despite this overwhelming favor for prohibiting smoking in most public places, many respondents also noted that, although they were opposed to smoking and smoke in all public places, they also believed having designated smoking areas would be helpful. 8.A. - Page 6 of 37 232