Key Findings of a Survey Conducted: May 14 22, A- Attach 1- PPT Presentation Page 1 of 52

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1 Key Findings of a Survey Conducted: May 14 22, Page 1 of 52

2 Survey Methodology 445 interviews with Sausalito voters Interviews conducted May 14 22, 2018 Interviews conducted via telephone (landline and wireless) and online Margin of sampling error of +/ 5.2% at the 95% confidence level Some percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding 1 Page 2 of 52

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4 Voters broadly feel that Sausalito is headed in the right direction. Do you feel things in the City of Sausalito are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Right direction 49% Wrong track 23% DK/NA 29% Q1. 3 Page 4 of 52

5 Residents offer a strong endorsement of Sausalito as both a place to visit and live. I would like to read you some statements people have made about life in the City of Sausalito. Please tell me whether you generally agree or disagree with each. I would recommend Sausalito to others as a place to visit Strng. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Strng. Disagree DK/NA 72% 21% Total Agree Total Disagree 93% 6% I would recommend Sausalito to others as a place to live 57% 32% 5% 89% 9% ^Sausalito is a great place to raise a family. 22% 31% 23% 10% 15% 53% 33% ^Sausalito has good choices for both public and private schools 8% 18% 20% 21% 33% 26% 41% Q5 a, c, d & h. ^Not Part of Split Sample 4 Page 5 of 52

6 Bikes, buses, taxis and traffic are seen as the biggest issues facing the City. What do you feel are the two biggest issues currently facing the City of Sausalito? (Open Ended; 2 Responses Accepted) 1st Choice 2 nd Choice Bikes, buses, taxis 26% 10% Traffic and congestion Richardson Bay/Anchor Outs/Liveaboards 11% 6% 6% 12% The local economy/keeping business 5% 6% Government waste/mismanagement 4% 2% Housing costs/prices 4% 4% Lack of affordable housing/housing costs Safety issues/general/disaster preparedness 4% 3% 3% 4% Lack of funding for local services Fire prevention 2% 1% 1% 0% Crime 0% 3% Lack of jobs/unemployment 0% 0% Q3. 5 Page 6 of 52

7 The cost of housing is seen as the most serious problem facing Sausalito. I am going to mention a list of issues people in the City of Sausalito may be concerned about. Please tell me whether you think it is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not too serious a problem for people who live in the City of Sausalito. The cost of housing Ext. Ser. Very Ser. Smwt. Ser. Not Too Ser. No Opin./DK/NAExt./Very 35% 29% 20% 14% Ser. 64% Traffic congestion on local streets and roads 22% 26% 31% 22% 48% Potholes and street maintenance 18% 22% 33% 26% 40% The burden of public employee pensions 15% 16% 17% 16% 36% 31% Homelessness 13% 19% 31% 33% 5% 32% Waste and inefficiency in City government 13% 15% 27% 21% 24% 28% Q4. Split Sample 6 Page 7 of 52

8 Crime and emergency response times are the least serious issues facing the City. Short term rentals, like AirBnBs Ext. Ser. Very Ser. Smwt. Ser. Not Too Ser. No Opin./DK/NAExt./Very Ser. 12% 11% 20% 49% 9% 23% The condition of local parks and recreation facilities 6% 12% 30% 46% 5% 18% The amount people pay in City taxes 5% 12% 25% 36% 22% 17% The availability of public transit 7% 8% 30% 47% 8% 15% Crime, in general 6% 30% 55% 5% 10% 911 emergency response times 6% 8% 42% 43% 7% Q4. Split Sample 7 Page 8 of 52

9 Approximately half of respondents do not drive alone in a car to work. Do you drive alone in a car to work? What transportation mode do you use to get to work? (Multiple Responses Accepted) Ferry 29% Drive alone 44% Do not drive alone 49% Bus Bike Carpooling 11% 16% 27% Ridesharing app 5% DK/NA 7% Don t Know/Refused 39% Q28. Q29. Asked of Those Who Do Not Drive a Car To Work; N=204 8 Page 9 of 52

10 Voters view traffic in their neighborhood as acceptable but think tourists riding bikes in the Southern Bridgeway is unacceptable. I am going to mention different types of traffic in and around Sausalito. Please tell me whether you think there is an acceptable or unacceptable amount of that type of traffic. Comp. Accpt. Smwt. Accpt. Neither Smwt. Unaccpt. Comp. Unaccpt. DK/NA Traffic in your neighborhood 33% 33% 9% 18% 7% Total Total Accpt. Unaccpt. 66% 25% Traffic on City streets during your commute 22% 33% 10% 15% 8% 11% 55% 23% Hop on/hop off buses along the Bridgeway corridor 20% 24% 9% 14% 13% 20% 44% 27% Traffic on local freeways and expressways during your commute 12% 27% 9% 29% 16% 7% 39% 45% Tourists riding bikes along the Southern Bridgeway corridor 9% 19% 32% 34% 28% 66% Q6. 9 Page 10 of 52

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12 There is broad consensus that Sausalito is a safe place to live. I personally feel safe living in Sausalito Strongly agree Somewhat agree 28% 67% Total Agree 95% Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 1% 4% Total Disagree 5% Don't know/na 0% Q5i. I would like to read you some statements people have made about life in the City of Sausalito. Please tell me whether you generally agree or disagree with each. Split Sample 11 Page 12 of 52

13 However, there is a perception that crime has increased. Thinking about the last few years, do you think in the City of Sausalito has increased, stayed the same, or decreased? Total Increased Stayed the Same Total Decreased Car break ins and theft 58% 18% 5% Crime, in general 49% 34% 8% The amount of home burglaries 37% 28% 5% Q Page 13 of 52

14 Longer-term residents are more likely to think that car break-ins and theft have increased. (Total Increased) Years in Sausalito Statement All Voters 0 5 Years 6 20 Years 21+ Years Car break ins and theft 58% 49% 64% 65% Crime, in general 40% 36% 44% 44% The amount of home burglaries 37% 31% 40% 44% Q16. Thinking about the last few years, do you think in the City of Sausalito has increased, stayed the same, or decreased? 13 Page 14 of 52

15 Many voters do not have an opinion on the license plate readers, but those that do view them as positive. Do you think the license plate readers have had a positive impact on reducing crime in Sausalito or have they not made a difference? Very positive Somewhat positive 21% 20% Total Positive 41% No difference 14% Negative 3% Don t know/na 42% Q Page 15 of 52

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17 A majority of voters views the City Council favorably. (City Council Favorability) Very favorable Somewhat favorable 11% 45% Total Favorable 56% Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable 8% 19% Total Unfavorable 27% Don't know/na 18% Q2. I'm going to read you the names of some organizations prominent in public life. Please tell me whether you have an overall favorable or unfavorable opinion of that organization. 16 Page 17 of 52

18 Individual city departments are viewed very favorably. I'm going to read you the names of some organizations prominent in public life. Please tell me whether you have an overall favorable or unfavorable opinion of that organization. Very Fav. Smwt. Fav. Smwt. Unfav. Very Unfav. Heard of/dk Never Heard of The Sausalito Library 66% 23% 7% Total Total Fav. Unfav. 89% 4% The Southern Marin Fire Protection District 58% 25% 5% 7% 83% 7% The Sausalito Police Department 50% 33% 7% 5% 5% 83% 12% The Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department 37% 44% 7% 9% 81% 9% The Sausalito Public Works Department 22% 35% 11% 20% 8% 57% 15% Q2. 17 Page 18 of 52

19 Other organizations are lesser known and therefore have lower favorability ratings. Very Fav. Smwt. Fav. Smwt. Unfav. Very Unfav. Heard of/dk Never Heard of Sausalito Beautiful 29% 21% 12% 34% Total Fav. Total Unfav. 50% 4% Age Friendly Sausalito 23% 17% 18% 38% 40% 4% The Community Development (or Planning and Building) Department 11% 27% 17% 13% 22% 9% 38% 30% The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee 13% 22% 17% 12% 18% 17% 35% 29% The General Plan Advisory Committee 6% 17% 12% 6% 33% 26% 23% 18% Q2. I'm going to read you the names of some organizations prominent in public life. Please tell me whether you have an overall favorable or unfavorable opinion of that organization. 18 Page 19 of 52

20 In fact, majorities say they do not follow the City s Boards and Commissions closely. I am going to mention some City of Sausalito Boards and Commissions. Please tell me how closely you follow this group s activity: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, not at all closely. Total Total Not Very Closely Smwt. Closely Not Too Closely Not at All Closely DK/NA Close. Close. Planning Commission 7% 32% 25% 29% 6% 39% 54% Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee 8% 25% 24% 35% 8% 33% 59% Parks and Recreation Commission 6% 25% 31% 32% 6% 31% 63% Community Safety/Disaster Preparedness Committee 15% 24% 41% 17% 18% 65% Historic Landmarks Board 11% 22% 47% 18% 13% 69% Sustainability Commission 11% 33% 43% 11% 13% 76% Library Board of Trustees 9% 27% 51% 11% 12% 78% Business Advisory Committee 20% 53% 22% 5% 73% Hospitality Business Development Committee 14% 57% 24% 5% 70% Q26. Split Sample 19 Page 20 of 52

21 Residents offer a strong approval rating for the City s job performance. Overall, would you say you approve or disapprove of the job being done by the City of Sausalito in providing basic services and taking care of the needs of Sausalito residents? Strongly approve Somewhat approve 17% 53% Total Approve 70% Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove 6% 15% Total Disapprove 21% Don't know/na 9% Q7. 20 Page 21 of 52

22 Voters feel positively about many aspects of city government. I would like to read you some statements people have made about life in the City of Sausalito. Please tell me whether you generally agree or disagree with each. The City of Sausalito has an adequate number of special events The maintenance of Sausalito s public parks and public areas has improved in recent years Sausalito City government does a good job of communicating with residents Sausalito government does a good job of adopting technology for its communications and City services ^I trust Sausalito City government to do what is right all or most of the time Sausalito City government acts in a way that is open and accountable to the public Strng. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Strng. Disagree DK/NA 17% 10% 9% 23% 13% 44% 45% 45% 38% 58% 39% 10% 15% 43% 17% 5% 24% 11% 8% 5% 6% 14% 31% 13% 23% 5% 12% 7% 9% Total Total Agree Disagree 87% 8% 75% 13% 62% 31% 55% 15% 54% 37% 51% 26% Q5 b, e, f, g, j & k ^Not Part of Split Sample 21 Page 22 of 52

23 Voters are highly satisfied with the maintenance of public facilities, garbage and recycling, library services and fire protection. Let me ask you about some specific services provided by Sausalito City government. Please tell me how satisfied you are with that service: very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied. Very Sat. Smwt. Sat. Smwt. Dissat. Very Dissat. DK/NA Total Total Sat. Dissat. 44% 43% 5% 6% 87% 7% Maintaining public facilities, like the library and City Hall Maintaining garbage, recycling, and composting services Providing library and recreation programs and events Providing adequate fire services in your neighborhood Maintaining public areas, like street medians Providing police protection and crime prevention in your neighborhood 29% 41% 55% 51% 59% 53% 40% 31% 34% 25% 6% 8% 7% 10% 6% 5% 8% 10% 8% 86% 9% 85% 7% 84% 6% 82% 15% 81% 12% Q14. Split Sample 22 Page 23 of 52

24 Majorities also say they are satisfied with City beautification and public park maintenance. Very Sat. Smwt. Sat. Smwt. Dissat. Very Dissat. DK/NA Providing City beautification projects 26% 49% 10% 5% 10% Total Total Sat. Dissat. 75% 15% Maintaining public parks 25% 50% 14% 8% 75% 22% Using technology for communication and to improve access to information and City services 20% 42% 6% 30% 62% 8% Communicating with residents on upcoming changes in the City 25% 36% 16% 12% 11% 61% 28% Promoting environmental sustainability 20% 39% 7% 29% 59% 11% Maintaining streets and roads 16% 43% 20% 17% 59% 37% Enforcing traffic laws to protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers 21% 36% 18% 18% 7% 57% 36% Q14. Let me ask you about some specific services provided by Sausalito City government. Please tell me how satisfied you are with that service: very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied. Split Sample 23 Page 24 of 52

25 Respondents are less familiar with many other aspects of city services and are not satisfied with traffic and congestion improvements. Preparing for natural disasters, like fire or a major earthquake Very Sat. Smwt. Sat. Smwt. Dissat. Very Dissat. DK/NA 16% 31% 14% 5% 34% Total Total Sat. Dissat. 47% 19% Upgrading storm drains 16% 29% 12% 6% 37% 45% 18% Providing programs to help seniors that live on their own 18% 23% 5% 50% 41% 9% Providing building code enforcement 12% 26% 10% 8% 44% 38% 18% Providing traffic and congestion improvements 6% 31% 31% 18% 14% 37% 49% Preparing for sea level rise 8% 18% 14% 11% 50% 26% 25% Supporting the development of housing affordable to working families 7% 13% 20% 30% 30% 20% 50% Q14. Let me ask you about some specific services provided by Sausalito City government. Please tell me how satisfied you are with that service: very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied. Split Sample 24 Page 25 of 52

26 Fire services, garbage and recycling, and road maintenance are all perceived as the most important city services. I am going to read you the same list of services provided by Sausalito City government. This time, please tell me how important it is to you personally that the City allocate funding to this service: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important? Ext. Impt. Very Impt. Smwt. Impt. Not Too Impt. DK/No Opin. Ext./Very Impt. Providing adequate fire services in your neighborhood 71% 23% 6% 94% Maintaining garbage, recycling, and composting services 57% 31% 11% 88% Maintaining streets and roads 39% 47% 12% 86% Communicating with residents on upcoming changes in the City 41% 42% 13% 83% Providing police protection and crime prevention in your neighborhood 46% 37% 12% 83% Enforcing traffic laws to protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers 55% 27% 12% 5% 82% Q15. Split Sample 25 Page 26 of 52

27 Preparing for natural disasters and maintaining public facilities and parks is also important. Preparing for natural disasters, like fire or a major earthquake Ext. Impt. Very Impt. Smwt. Impt. Not Too Impt. DK/No Opin. 46% 37% 14% Ext./Very Impt. 83% Maintaining public facilities, like the library and City Hall 41% 38% 18% 79% Maintaining public parks 32% 47% 18% 79% Providing traffic and congestion improvements 45% 31% 17% 6% 76% Providing library and recreation programs and events 38% 34% 21% 7% 72% Promoting environmental sustainability 38% 30% 20% 12% 68% Preparing for sea level rise 31% 31% 18% 18% 62% Q15. I am going to read you the same list of services provided by Sausalito City government. This time, please tell me how important it is to you personally that the City allocate funding to this service: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important? Split Sample 26 Page 27 of 52

28 Providing building code enforcement is seen as least important. Maintaining public areas, like street medians Ext. Impt. Very Impt. Smwt. Impt. Not Too Impt. DK/No Opin. 22% 40% 30% 5% Ext./Very Impt. 62% Providing programs to help seniors that live on their own 26% 34% 21% 12% 7% 60% Upgrading storm drains 22% 39% 26% 6% 7% 61% Providing City beautification projects 22% 36% 35% 6% 58% Supporting the development of housing affordable to working families 29% 26% 23% 17% 6% 55% Using technology for communication and to improve access to information and City services 22% 33% 32% 7% 6% 55% Providing building code enforcement 16% 33% 33% 12% 7% 49% Q15. I am going to read you the same list of services provided by Sausalito City government. This time, please tell me how important it is to you personally that the City allocate funding to this service: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important? Split Sample 27 Page 28 of 52

29 Many of the most important services receive high marks for resident satisfaction. Extremely/Very Important 100% 80% 60% Traffic/congestion Affordable housing Enforcing traffic laws Natural disaster prep Preparing for sea level rise Upgrading storm drains Maintaining streets and roads Communications Senior programs Building code enforcement Neighborhood fire services Maintaining public parks Neighborhood police protection Environmental sustainability Garbage, recycling, and composting Public facilities Library/recreation programs Maintaining public areas City beautification Communications tech 40% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Total Satisfied Q14 & Q15. Split Sample 28 Page 29 of 52

30 Improving services in general, enforcing traffic laws, and balancing tourism and resident needs were seen as the most important improvements for the City. In your opinion, what is the most important thing the City of Sausalito can do to improve City services for the people who live here? (Open Ended; 2% or More Shown) Improve city services, in general Enforce cycling laws/reduce number of bikes/bicycle traffic/safety Balance tourism and residents/both are important Public safety Improve traffic/too congested/more public parking Infrastructure/growth and development Nothing/I m satisfied Housing The economy Education system City government transparency and communication House Boat services/concerns 11% 11% 8% 5% 5% 5% 3% 3% 2% 17% 15% 14% Q Page 30 of 52

31 Verbatim comments on how to improve City services. Management of tourism downtown during summer. Continue to maintain the character of the City. Increase public transportation options and efficiency. Increased traffic law enforcement of cyclist (both tourists and residents) Increase public transportation options and efficiency Take care of our schools. Just provide basic services and do not expand services. Do a better job on basics. Provide low rent housing and bicycle safety. Communicate more to residents through NextDoor or some other broader media outlets. Q27. In your opinion, what is the most important thing the City of Sausalito can do to improve City services for the people who live here? 30 Page 31 of 52

32 Residents are divided on whether the City caters too much to tourists or whether there is a good balance. Do you think there a good balance between resident and tourist services in Sausalito? Good balance 43% Too much to residents 3% Too much to tourists 42% Don't know/na 12% Q Page 32 of 52

33 Men are more likely to think there is a good balance than are women. Demographic Groups Good Balance Too Much to Tourists Gender Men 54% 34% Women 32% 49% Ages % 46% % 40% Household Income <$100,000 38% 47% $100,000 $200,000 42% 38% $200, % 42% Residence Homeowners 42% 43% Renters 43% 39% Q18. Do you think there a good balance between resident and tourist services in Sausalito? 32 Page 33 of 52

34 Seven in ten voters have had contact with a City department and those who have are highly satisfied with the service. Over the last two years, have you had contact with a City department or agency? DK/NA 3% Would you say that overall, you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not too satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the service you received from the City of Sausalito? Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied 34% 49% Total Sat. 83% No 26% Yes 71% Not too satisfied Not at all satisfied 8% 8% Total Unsat. 16% Don t know/na 1% Q22. Q24. Asked of Those Who Have Had Contact With a City Department; N= Page 34 of 52

35 The most frequently contacted departments are police, the library, and planning, building, and community development. With which City department did you have contact? (Multiple Responses Accepted) Police Library Planning, Building and Community Development Parks and Recreation Public Works Fire Department City Clerk Finance Department Other Don t know/na 3% 1% 6% 29% 25% 20% 13% 45% 42% 55% Q23. Asked of Those Who Have Had Contact With a City Department; N= Page 35 of 52

36 Those who have interacted with the City rate the aspects of its service very positively. Please tell me how you rate the following aspects of the service provided by the City departments you have dealt with. Would you rate their as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor? Excellent/Good Fair/Poor Professionalism Courtesy Willingness to help Knowledge Competence Timeliness 87% 84% 80% 76% 74% 73% 6% 8% 10% 13% 12% Q Page 36 of 52

37 Approximately one-third of residents are familiar with the General Plan Update and few are very familiar. Are you familiar the General Plan Update? Demographic Group Total Familiar % of Sample Very Familiar Somewhat Familiar 5% 27% Total Familiar 32% All Voters 32% 100% Transportation Mode Ferry 44% 13% Transportation Mode Bus 41% 13% Homeowners 38% 58% Have Children at Home 38% 17% Not Familiar 63% Don't Drive a Car 37% 49% Post Graduate Educated 37% 43% 6 20 Years in Sausalito 37% 38% Don't Know/NA 4% Women Ages % 37% Independents Ages % 18% Q Page 37 of 52

38 Those who are familiar with the General Plan are divided in the degree to which they feel it reflects the community s interests. Do you feel the General Plan Advisory Committee reflects the interests of the entire community? Yes 30% DK/NA 30% No 40% Q12. Asked if Familiar with General Plan Update; N=144 Reflects interests Ages 75+ Some college education Parents Democratic Women Does not reflect interests Independents Republicans Household Incomes less than $100,000 Women without children Some college or less Ages Democrats Ages Years in Sausalito Transportation Mode Bike 21+ Years in Sausalito 37 Page 38 of 52

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40 Approximately three in five voters say they do not follow City government and budget news closely. How closely do you follow the news about Sausalito City government and the City budget: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all? Total closely 39% Total not closely 58% DK/NA 2% Q9. 39 Page 40 of 52

41 Of those familiar with the job being done by the City managing tax dollars, most approve. Would you say you approve or disapprove of the job being done by the City of Sausalito in managing local tax dollars? Strongly approve Somewhat approve 7% 34% Total Approve 41% Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove 7% 18% Total Disapprove 25% Don't know/na 33% Q8. 40 Page 41 of 52

42 Voters are divided in their perception of need for funding in Sausalito In your personal opinion, do you think there is a great need, some need, a little need, or no real need for additional funds to provide the level of City services that Sausalito residents need and want? Great need Some need 11% 30% Great/ Some Need 41% Party Great/ Some Need A Little/ No Real Need A little need No real need 17% 25% A Little/ No Real Need 42% Democrats 45% 36% Independents 35% 47% Don't know/na 17% Republicans 39% 55% Q Page 42 of 52

43 Fees on short-term rentals and hotel guests are the most appealing sources of funding. The City may seek to raise additional revenue to improve services. I am going to read some different ways they may seek to obtain additional funding for City services. Please tell me if you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose providing additional funding for City services in this way. Total Total Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. DK/NA Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Supp. Opp. Establishing fees for short term rentals, 40% 27% 5% like Airbnb 11% 15% 67% 26% Increasing fees for hotel and bed and 20% 37% 5% breakfast guests 20% 18% 57% 38% Increasing fees for delivery of marijuana Establishing construction impact fees like, park impact fees and tree in lieu fees Increasing parking fines Increasing parking fees Increasing fees for park and recreation programs Increasing business license fees 11% 16% 13% 6% 6% 29% 24% 23% 29% 24% 24% 6% 21% 10% 12% 13% 23% 22% 23% 31% 30% 18% 25% 35% 38% 34% 19% 30% 50% 38% 40% 37% 40% 57% 37% 61% 30% 65% 29% 60% Q Page 43 of 52

44 Establishing fees on short term rentals is the most popular option across all three parties. (Total Support) Ways to Obtain Funding All Voters Democrats Independents Republicans Establishing fees for short term rentals, like Airbnb 68% 68% 67% 66% Increasing fees for hotel and bed and breakfast guests 57% 60% 54% 51% Increasing fees for delivery of marijuana 49% 46% 51% 60% Establishing construction impact fees like, park impact fees and 41% 41% 42% 34% tree in lieu fees Increasing parking fines 40% 39% 38% 50% Increasing parking fees 37% 35% 37% 43% Increasing fees for park and recreation programs 29% 28% 28% 39% Increasing business license fees 29% 29% 29% 28% Q13. The City may seek to raise additional revenue to improve services. I am going to read some different ways they may seek to obtain additional funding for City services. Please tell me if you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose providing additional funding for City services in this way. 43 Page 44 of 52

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46 Three-quarters of voters have heard, seen, or read something about the boats in Richardson s Bay. Next, have you seen, heard, or read anything about the boats in Richardson s Bay? DK/NA 5% No 21% A great deal 41% A little 34% have heard about the boats in Richardson s Bay Q19. Q22. Asked of Those Who Are Aware 45 Page 46 of 52

47 Nearly three-quarters of those who have heard something are at least somewhat concerned about the liveaboards. How concerned are you about the liveaboards in Richardson s Bay? (Asked only of those aware of the boats) Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned 21% 19% 32% Total Concerned 72% Not concerned Don t know/na 1% 27% of all voters are at least somewhat concerned 46 Page 47 of 52

48 Voters biggest concerns relate to the environmental impact and health and safety. What are your concerns? (Asked only of those who are aware of the boats; Open Ended; 4% or More Shown) Environmental impact/pollution Concerns for health/safety/crime 43% 51% Homeless on the bay not paying/living tax free Public safety/city services Congestion in the Bay Remove the boats Government and city council oversight 16% 13% 9% 5% 4% Q Page 48 of 52

49 Verbatim comments describing concerns. Environmental effects on the Bay: wildlife, natural plants, chemical imbalances in that natural environment due to chemicals and human waste dumping. I'd like to find a middle ground where the anchorage community can have access to some resources, rather than just grifting off of what we have for other residents. At the same time, I'd like to see funding from a variety of sources, not just from our tax dollars. The people who live on them are a scourge on our parks and recreational areas. I don't like my kids having to step around passed out people from the liveaboards who have had excessive alcohol or drugs. Drugs, garbage flowing in the water, people drowning in overturned boats, boats ditched, homelessness I am concerned that the City will simply push out members of the liveaboard community rather than accept them as part of our community and try to help provide some services to improve their lives. Q27. In your opinion, what is the most important thing the City of Sausalito can do to improve City services for the people who live here? 48 Page 49 of 52

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51 Conclusions Sausalito residents view life in Sausalito positively. Pluralities think the City is headed in the right direction and nine in ten would recommend it as a place to live. The biggest concerns facing voters are ones relating to the cost of housing and traffic. While some of the traffic concerns relate to tourism, many of these worries are a reflection of broader regional trends. Voters offer high levels of satisfaction with City services and a majority approves of the City Council s job performance. They rate their interactions with the City as highly positive. Many of the services rated as most important are ones they are highly satisfied with. They are, however, divided on whether the City caters too much to tourism or offers a good balance of services. While many voters are satisfied with the City s financial management, voters are divided in their perception of need for additional funding for services. Funding mechanisms that tax out of townersaretheonlyonesseenasappealingbya majority of voters. 50 Page 51 of 52

52 For more information, contact: 1999 Harrison St., Suite 2020 Oakland, CA Phone (510) Fax (510) Page 52 of 52