From: Aliya Yousufi
To: CityClerk
Subject: City Response Requested to Fatal San Diego Mosque Shooting Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:07:03 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
I am writing to ask that you please share this message with your Mayor and City Council members at your earliest convenience.
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Dear Mayor and Honorable Members of the City Council,
I am reaching out on behalf of the Greater Los Angeles office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) in the wake of yesterday's devastating attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), the largest mosque in San Diego County, which claimed the lives of three men: security guard Amin Abdullah, who heroically gave his life shielding 200 children from harm, and two other beloved members of the mosque community, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad, who were killed as they bravely attempted to draw the shooters away from others. The attack is currently categorized as a hate crime. The two suspected teenage gunmen were found deceased shortly after.
The news of this event spread quickly and Muslim communities across California are mourning alongside ICSD after this devastating act of violence. Incidents like this leave deep emotional wounds that extend far beyond one congregation and are felt by the approximately one million Muslims who call California home.
As we continue to see the rampant anti-Muslim rhetoric in government and in our communities, we must acknowledge that hate does not exist in a vacuum, and this attack is the ugliest proof of that. The attack came just days before Eid al-Adha, one of the most sacred times of the Islamic calendar, and it struck not only a place of prayer, but a school where children gather to learn.
In light of this, I respectfully request two things:
1. A formal solidarity statement — We ask that your city issue an official statement condemning this act of Islamophobic violence and expressing your community's unwavering support for your Muslim neighbors, residents, and community members. Your words carry real weight. When elected officials speak clearly and publicly in defense of a targeted community, it matters deeply to those who are hurting and afraid.
2. A public message on your city's official social media platforms — We ask that you post a supportive message on your city's public-facing social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, or whichever platforms your city uses) so that Muslim community members can see it directly. Visibility is important. A message that lives only in official archives does not reach the people who need to feel it most.
Please let me know if your city takes either of these steps as we would very much like to share and amplify any public statements you make in support of our Muslim neighbors.
The three men who lost their lives on May 18, 2026 were not strangers. They were fathers, neighbors, and community members. Our prayers are with the families of those who were killed, the individuals who were injured, the children and worshippers who experienced this terrifying attack firsthand, and every member of the community now carrying unimaginable grief and trauma.
Your words may not undo the damage but at least they can make sure our Muslim community knows that they do not have to face this alone because their leaders stand with them.
Sincerely,
Aliya Yousufi, J.D. | Senior Policy & Advocacy Manager
Council on American-Islamic Relations, California
Greater Los Angeles Area Office
2180 W. Crescent Ave., Ste. F | Anaheim, CA 92801
www.cairla.org | 714.776.1847
Council on American-Islamic Relations Greater-Los Angeles Area Office 2180 W. Crescent Avenue
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Anaheim, CA 92801
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From: Mark Nelson (Home Gmail)
To: CityClerk; James Light; Joy Ford
Subject: Public Comment - There was NO Prop 218 Rate Study on the Website Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:48:40 PM
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This doesn't appear to meet State code for the rate study. https://redondo.org/departments/public_works/solid_waste_and_recycling/prop_218.php From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (213) 221-9955 on 05/19/2026 9:11 AM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:57:16 PM
Attachments: 12132219955-0519-091115.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:11 AM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (213) 221-9955 on 05/19/2026 9:11 AM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Mayor and City Council Mailbox,
You have a new voice message:
From: (213) 221-9955
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Length: 00:43
To: (310) 318-0630 * 11688 Mayor and City Council Mailbox Voicemail Preview:
"Hi, I am a concerned parent of a St. Lawrence School and Redondo Beach. It has come to my attention that the city of Redondo is trying to get rid of the crossing guard, a prospect and Avenue G. I would like to express my concern about this to the mayor and please to plead to keep the Crossing guard with us at Prospect and Avenue G, and it is not a safe street for kids to cross on their own or even with adults present. It has been instrumental in keeping our children safe to have mists there. We would really appreciate if we can keep her indefinitely, thank you." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (310) 339-5752 on 05/19/2026 6:45 PM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:56:59 PM
Attachments: 13103395752-0519-184557.mp3
Public Comments on the Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:46 PM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (310) 339-5752 on 05/19/2026 6:45 PM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Mayor and City Council Mailbox,
You have a new voice message:
From: (310) 339-5752
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Length: 01:37
To: (310) 318-0630 * 11688 Mayor and City Council Mailbox Voicemail Preview:
"Hi, I am my name is Roger Ols and I am a long time Torrance resident with grandchildren at St.
Lawrence Martyrs School and Prospect, and I become aware that there is an effort to dismiss as many as 7 crossing guards. There is a very important crossing guard at Prospect and Avenue G there right near St. Lawrence. Mayor school, the traffic along prospects is extremely heavy off of P. C. And also there is on Avenue G is a is a large area and apartment complex, so there is many cars and they are crossing over and there is stop signs and there is also a mall or not a mall, a shopping center very near. And so there are a ton of cars and I I got to tell you a lot of the cars travel very, very fast. You have to look over your shoulder as a pedestrian when you are crossing. So I think it would be short sighted and and dangerous to take a crossing guard away from that that intersection at Avenue G and Prospect and For just a variety of reasons, in fact, I have witnessed a number of short of and difficult situations with cars speeding along, having to stop pedestrians parking coming out. I really think that crossing guard is is a very important part of and and maintaining safety. Again, my name is Roger Olson, I am a long time Torrance resident. Torrance resident, thank you very much, bye bye." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (310) 595-0739 on 05/19/2026 11:54 AM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:57:59 PM
Attachments: 13105950739-0519-115407.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:54 AM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (310) 595-0739 on 05/19/2026 11:54 AM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Mayor and City Council Mailbox,
You have a new voice message:
From: (310) 595-0739
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Length: 00:46
To: (310) 318-0630 * 11688 Mayor and City Council Mailbox Voicemail Preview:
"Hello. My name is Tom Tool and I was calling in regards to the crosswalk at on Prospect and near St.
Lawrence and in front of St. Lawrence School. I heard that you guys are considering taking away the crossing guard there, which makes absolutely no sense because there is so many kids that need to use that and it is Such a dangerous intersection that a lot of cars do not stop at. So we definitely need to have the crosswalk person there in front of St. Lawrence School on prospects. So please make sure you do not get rid of that and crosswalk attendant. We need that if we do not have that, there is going to be lots of problems. So thank you and."
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (310) 780-9827 on 05/19/2026 3:31 PM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:38:38 PM
Attachments: 13107809827-0519-153131.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:32 PM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (310) 780-9827 on 05/19/2026 3:31 PM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Mayor and City Council Mailbox,
You have a new voice message:
From: (310) 780-9827
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Length: 01:15
To: (310) 318-0630 * 11688 Mayor and City Council Mailbox Voicemail Preview:
"Good afternoon. My name is Lisa Olson, and my granddaughters go to school at St. Lawrence Martyr and Catholic Church at a Catholic school and Redondo Beach, and I am calling to implore you not to eliminate the crossing and guard position at the corner of Avenue and Prospect vital to keeping these young people safe that cross Cross and well, as myself and my when I told my my my granddaughter that this the reason I was calling, she immediately exclaimed, Well, that would be dangerous and she was referring to you eliminating the the job for the crossing guard at Avenue G and prospects, so we implore you to please not eliminate. The crossing guards job at Avenue G and Prospect. It is a vital safety job for the young, the young ones and grand parents and grandparents that use it daily on Monday through Friday. Thank you, bye."
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (310) 951-7885 on 05/18/2026 5:26 PM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:56:26 PM
Attachments: 13109517885-0518-172637.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 5:27 PM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (310) 951-7885 on 05/18/2026 5:26 PM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Renee Michel,
You have a new voice message:
From: (310) 951-7885
Received: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Length: 00:53
To: (310) 318-0630 * 3088 Renee Michel
Voicemail Preview:
"Hello, my name is Lauren Muller, I have a 2 students children that go to St. Lawrence Martyr School, and I was informed that you were thinking of getting rid of the crossing guard on Avenue G and Prospect, and I just wanted to voice my concern and let you know that multiple children and students cross that street every day. It is a very dangerous street. I have almost personally gotten hit by a car and 1 of my my children almost got hit by a car before the crossing guard was there. And we would really like to keep that crossing guard on Prospect and Avenue G. If you would like me to do any more, speaking on the matter, I am Happy to my number is 310-951-7885. Thank you." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (323) 697-9415 on 05/19/2026 8:32 AM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:57:02 PM
Attachments: 13236979415-0519-083240.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:33 AM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (323) 697-9415 on 05/19/2026 8:32 AM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Mayor and City Council Mailbox,
You have a new voice message:
From: (323) 697-9415
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Length: 01:15
To: (310) 318-0630 * 11688 Mayor and City Council Mailbox Voicemail Preview:
"Good morning. My name is genus Stevens and and I am a parent with children at St. Lawrence Martyr in Redondo Beach, and we were just notified today that the crossing guard that we fought for a very long time to get and to help our children and families cross the street on a very busy street is considering being Canceled by the city and as parents, we have a lot of concerns about this, and so I know there is a lot of parents who are very upset about this because something that would put our children's safety at risk should not even be on the table as a consideration to be cut. It is a very, very busy street and prospect. And they are they are school is located on at St Lawrence and Tulita. The crossing guards are essential because people do not abide by the stop signs. There and we have seen it happen and people get very impatient and they buzz right through and the children are very tiny. We have kids as young as 4 crossing the street. And please do not even consider this. There are better ways to do this. And my number is 323-697-9415, thank you." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (661) 477-6170 on 05/19/2026 9:11 AM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:57:29 PM
Attachments: 16614776170-0519-091123.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:12 AM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (661) 477-6170 on 05/19/2026 9:11 AM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Renee Michel,
You have a new voice message:
From: (661) 477-6170
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Length: 01:42
To: (310) 697-3088 Renee Michel
Voicemail Preview:
"Hi, my name is Brook Merrill. I am a parent of 2 students who attend St. Lawrence Martyr School in Redondo Beach, and I am calling because I am concerned that they are about to remove the crossing guard at the intersection of Prospect, and I need to get the Cross Street, but it is the main intersection in front of the church that also leads into the parking lot for the school. It is a very busy busy intersection because prospect is the main road that leads to both St. Lawrence and the elementary school down the street. So there is a lot of families that walk within the neighborhood, a lot of kids on bikes as well as a lot of parents driving to drop their children off and as well as as well as people attending mass at 8 of the clock in the morning, a lot of those attending mass are older older residents of the neighborhood, and a crossing guard just ensures an extra level of safety in that intersection at a very busy time of day, we need Our crossing guard there. Please do not remove Miss Denise, we need her. Somebody can please call me back at 661-477-6170, thank you." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (920) 257-3947 on 05/19/2026 10:54 AM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:57:45 PM
Attachments: 19202573947-0519-105431.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:55 AM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (920) 257-3947 on 05/19/2026 10:54 AM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Mayor and City Council Mailbox,
You have a new voice message:
From: (920) 257-3947
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Length: 01:38
To: (310) 318-0630 * 11688 Mayor and City Council Mailbox Voicemail Preview:
"Hi there. This is a concerned parent from St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic School and Redondo, hopefully these voicemails messages are being heard and listened to. We are being informed through the school district of the Catholic School and public schools that Redondo is cutting and crossing guards from the major intersections of these schools throughout our community, this is insane that we would want to wait for a fatality to occur, to then have direction. We have these crossing guards in place to protect our children and our families and our elderly and our pedestrians and all citizens of our community to take that away. It makes it makes no sense at all, do we Recall the incident that happened at St. James Parish intersection and of St. James Parish and P. C. Children were in the mix of that intersection and died and we need to do better, we need to be the redondo that we say we are and use our communities money to fund and pay these these people that are hard working and here to help protect our children. So hopefully this does not get any further than and the buzz that is happening right now. And we continue to see our wonderful Mr. Denise crossing guard here at St. Lawrence Parish and Catholic School along with all of our neighboring schools. Thank you." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from (949) 212-5107 on 05/19/2026 12:37 PM Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:58:11 PM
Attachments: 19492125107-0519-123747.mp3
Public Comment on Crossing Guard Program.
From: Avaya Cloud Office <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:38 PM
To: Renee Michel <[email protected]>
Subject: New Voice Message from (949) 212-5107 on 05/19/2026 12:37 PM CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Voice Message
Dear Renee Michel,
You have a new voice message:
From: (949) 212-5107
Received: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Length: 00:53
To: (310) 318-0630 * 3088 Renee Michel
Voicemail Preview:
"Hi, I am calling because my name is Jill Wright and I am a parent of St. Lawrence Martyr. I have 2 kids there and we cross the street at Prospect right across from the school basically daily. And I have heard a rumor that you are planning to get rid of the crop boxing guard and I am super concerned for the children's safety at this point, it the school covers grades T K through 8. And you can imagine there is a lot of children and families that have to cross that street every single day. I am concerned for the safety of the children. If you do get rid of this crossing guard for she has been incredibly beneficial. In making sure traffic stops to make sure children are able to cross. If you could give me a call back, that would be great. My number is 949-212-5107. Thank you."
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From: Mark Nelson (Home Gmail)
To: CityClerk
Subject: Public Comment: RB Council
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:24:07 AM
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Written comment presented at 5-19-26 meeting
Public Comment: J1 I am going to briefly discuss the Mayor’s banter with BCHD and then move on to the hazards faced by the 500-600 Prospect frontage residents along with the 500-600 Paulina.
With regard to the BCHD discussion of ALLCOVE by the Mayor, “let the record reflect that Measure BCs largest line item request for voter funding was for the ALLCOVE building shortage funding.
Measure BC was the only rejected bond measure. As at least one council member has stated, voters said “we don’t want to pay for the ALLCOVE building”. Well, BCHD ignored Measure BC and is taking out a loan for the costs and FORCING taxpayers to pay. It’s the ethically bankrupt behavior I have come to expect from BCHD.
With regard to the hazards faced on Prospect and Paulina: I have put a number of studies on the record at the Council. The most recent report uses the data of the City and certified EIRs along with peer reviewed studies. The primary risks are noise and its cardiovascular impacts; particulates and its impacts on cognition and child development; safety from high speed traffic and its obvious safety and noise impacts.
Solutions to mitigate these hazards include speed tables on Prospect between Beryl & Diamond; and a safety and soundwall between Prospect and its frontage.
I have discussed the speed tables for 35mph prospect with my university traffic institute, and they are appropriate and feasible.
Regarding the safety and soundwall, - they are clearly feasible, this wall will protect roughly 100 homes and residents from health damages, and provide physical safety for the frontage.
Public Comment: N2
A quick review of the CIP projects include $245K for plants and median landscape (not safety); $225K to paint an overpass (not safety); $800K for ART; $90K for decorative lights; sign painting $170K