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Mr. Redmond explained that the initial survey, open from August 20 through <br />February 1, received 282 responses, which Mr. Redmond described as a <br />strong turnout compared to similar municipal surveys. Sixty-five percent of <br />respondents expressed concern about climate change, and roughly 61%to <br />62% agreed that it is important for the City to take action to prepare for <br />impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fifty-eight percent indicated <br />that the City should be a leader in addressing climate change. Eighty-two <br />percent reported noticing signs of climate change, and 76% said they had <br />personally experienced climate -related impacts. The survey results revealed <br />four major themes: support for municipal climate leadership, support for <br />energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, support for waste <br />reduction and recycling expansion, and concern about protecting natural <br />resources such as drinking water, trees, and ecosystems. <br />Mr. Redmond stated that the next community meeting is scheduled for <br />March 4, 2026, and will focus on reviewing and refining preliminary goals <br />and action items. The Climate Storytelling Project will remain open through <br />March 19, 2026, to gather additional creative and narrative input. Draft plan <br />development will continue through late March, followed by draft review in <br />April and May, with final presentations anticipated in June or July. Overall, <br />the project remains on schedule and continues to incorporate broad <br />community and staff input. <br />Chair Ficek thanked Mr. Redmond for the update. <br />Member Fergus said he found the survey results fascinating, particularly the <br />statistic showing that about 40% of respondents who were not concerned <br />about climate change still reported noticing its effects. He remarked that this <br />seemed striking to him and asked whether similar patterns have appeared in <br />other cities where the consultant has conducted comparable surveys. <br />Mr. Redmond explained that earlier surveys did not consistently separate <br />responses from individuals who were not concerned about climate change but <br />still reported noticing its effects. However, after observing that trend <br />emerging, his team began tracking it more intentionally over the past year. He <br />noted that the percentages vary by community. In some recent cities surveyed, <br />around 20% of those not concerned reported noticing impacts, and only about <br />2% to 5% reported being personally affected. In comparison, Roseville's <br />survey reported rates of observation and personal impact among that group are <br />somewhat higher than average. However, he mentioned there has been at least <br />one other community with even higher numbers. <br />Member Fergus suggested that the data may indicate a shift away from <br />outright climate denial. He observed that some individuals may no longer <br />deny that climate change is occurring, even if they are not personally <br />concerned about it. He clarified that he was not speaking about his own views <br />but rather commenting on what the survey responses might reflect. <br />Page 5 of 18 <br />