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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
J.1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
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Case Number: Status: New
Tags: Request Type: Compliment
Customer: Manning , Robert
external customer
Redondo Beach CA 90277
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Preferred Contact Method: Email
Submitted By: Manning , Robert
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Submission Channel: Citizen portal
Topic: Mayor & Council>Public
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Date/Time Created: 12/28/2025
02:02
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Original Request
On December 27, 2025, in the afternoon, I went to make a purchase at a Ralphs grocery store.
While shopping, I noticed an employee who appeared distressed or preoccupied. I did not interact with him and continued shopping.
At some point, the employee began following me through the store and passed very close to me.
Feeling uncomfortable, I turned to observe him. He then began making statements referencing gang activity in a threatening manner. I walked away in an attempt to avoid confrontation.
The employee continued to follow me while making racially charged remarks and becoming increasingly aggressive. As I attempted to leave the area, I looked toward armed security for assistance in de-escalating the situation; however, no intervention occurred.
When the employee moved closer to me, I made a defensive gesture to create distance and escape what I perceived to be a dangerous and hostile situation. The employee then moved toward the security area and appeared to attempt to access a firearm. I heard a woman scream, “No! Don’t do it!”
The employee then returned and physically attacked me. I attempted to defend myself and slow the attack. At that point, I found myself surrounded by several Ralphs employees, and no security personnel intervened. Multiple employees—including a White male manager wearing a suit and tie, a Black female manager, a Black male Starbucks employee wearing a green apron, and others—all began striking me.
The White male manager, whom I initially believed was attempting to help, instead grabbed the front of my shirt and held me while others continued to assault me. I heard him direct a racial slur toward me during the incident. The Black female manager and the Starbucks employee also participated in striking me. I believe the security guard kicked me from behind during the assault.
I was punched and kicked repeatedly, including to my head, after I fell to the ground. I nearly lost consciousness. As a result of the incident, my shoulder was dislocated, and I sustained injuries to my neck, back, and other areas.
I was then placed in handcuffs. Medical staff were unable to determine whether the manner in which law enforcement handled me contributed to my injuries. Officers from the Redondo Beach Police Department did not obtain or document the names of the Ralphs employees who assaulted me. They refused to provide business cards, except for one officer who threatened to arrest me after I stated that his colleagues appeared more professional than he was. I observed this officer interacting with Ralphs employees in a manner that raised concerns of bias or coordination. 1/7/26, 4:33 PM City of Redondo Beach - Customer Service: eFM Case Details https://clients.comcate.com/reps/caseDetail.php 1/2
From: Mark Nelson (Home Gmail)
To: CityClerk
Subject: Public comment City Council (1/13/26 Mtg) - Continued illegal parking on 500-600 N Prospect frontage Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 5:37:20 PM
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Here's a car (White Mercedes SUV) parking illegally across the driveway and a silver quad cab illegally double parked (wrong side of the street no less) for 10 minutes in the middle of the road. We really need some proper enforcement.