Carson Reclamation Authority
Regular MeetingCarson, CA · May 4, 2026
Minutes
Monday, May 4, 2026
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
4:00 PM
CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Chair
Cedric Hicks, Sr., Authority Vice Chair Ray Aldridge, Jr., Board Member
Lillian Hopson, Board Member Dianne Thomas, Board Member
CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (4:00PM)
A recording of the Rules of Decorum was presented at the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr. in the Helen Kawagoe
Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw noted the following:
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr.
Board Member Lillian Hopson
Board Member Dianne Thomas
Authority Board Members Absent:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes (Entered at 4:06 P.M.)
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; John Raymond, Executive Director; and Danny Aleshire, Authority Deputy
Counsel
FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Hopson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Authority Board to
consider negotiations with Carson Goose Owner, LLC, and to give direction to its negotiator John Raymond,
Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known Cells 3, 4, and 5 at 20400 S. Main Street, Carson.
The Authority's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Authority Board regarding the status, price and
terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
(Authority Chair Davis-Holmes entered the meeting at 4:06 P.M.)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to a Closed Session at 4:07 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 5:27 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes.
(Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. was absent.)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire gave the Closed Session Report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve the Minutes was made by Board Member Thomas, Seconded by Board Member Hopson
resulting in a 4-0-0-0-1 vote, absent was Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 2,
2026 (REGULAR) AND APRIL 6, 2026 (REGULAR)- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT
Motion to Approve Consent Calendar was made by Board Member Thomas, Seconded by Board Member
Aldridge, Jr. resulting in a 4-0-0-0-1 Vote, absent was Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
3. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
FOR MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2026- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
- RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO.
26-07-CRJPA- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
5. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF A PUBLIC ENTITY LIABILITY POLICY FROM CHUBB COMPANIES USA,
WRITTEN BY ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC. IN AN
AGGREGATE LIMIT OF NO MORE $10,000,000 AND A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000.00
AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BIND THE POLICY AND EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS- 5:28
PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE binding coverage under the ACE American Insurance Company Public Entity Liability Policy,
procured from Chubb Companies USA through Marsh USA, Inc., with an aggregate limit of liability of no more than
$10,000,000 and a premium amount not to exceed $190,000.00.
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to bind coverage on behalf of the CRA and to execute any related
documents
ACTION: Item No. 5 was approved on Consent.
6. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR MAY 2026- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
ACTION: Item No. 6 was approved on Consent.
DISCUSSION
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas wished Authority Chair Davis-Holmes a Happy Birthday and wished all mothers a Happy
Mothers' Day.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes shared about her birthday weekend, the City's successful Cinco de Mayo event, and
the Town Hall Meeting for residents regarding Extended Stay.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. wished all the mothers a Happy Mothers' Day.
Board Member Hopson wished everyone a Happy Mothers' Day.
(Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. reentered the meeting at 5:30 P.M.)
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. wished everyone a Happy Mothers' Day.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes.
____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Authority Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
Authority Secretary
Agenda
Monday, May 4, 2026
701 East Carson Street
Carson Reclamation Authority City Hall
4:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Chair
Cedric Hicks, Authority Vice Chair Ray Aldridge, Jr., Board Member
Lillian Hopson, Board Member Dianne Thomas, Board Member
This Agenda and corresponding staff reports can be found on the City of Carson website at www.ci.carson.ca.us
“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification
or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the
City Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.” (Government Code Section 54954.2)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the Carson Reclamation Authority on matters within the jurisdiction of the
Authority during the designated public comment periods. There will be two oral communication sessions: one on
items ON the agenda, and another on the matters NOT on the agenda. The Oral Communications portion of the
agenda is limited to one hour, with comments from each speaker limited to 3 minutes depending on the number of
speakers, unless otherwise approved by the board.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE
SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING VIA:
Email: cityclerk@carsonca.gov (up to 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting).
Written: Delivered to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall (up to 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting).
Emailed and written comments received by the City Clerk's Office may not be read aloud during the meeting but will
be provided to the Board and incorporated into the record.
PUBLIC VIEWING OF THIS MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE BY:
Livestream: www.carsonca.gov
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CityofCarsonCalifornia
Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99)
RULES OF DECORUM:
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limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive,
personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly
conduct of the meeting.
2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other
member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a
question from that Member.
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if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body
at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.
5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the
Rules of Decorum.
Treat everyone courteously
Listen to others respectfully
Exercise self-control
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate
Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an
inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions
Everyone is urged to take appropriate health safety precautions before entering Carson City Hall. Wearing a mask is
not required but highly recommended for those who are experiencing any airborne illness symptoms.
CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (4:00PM)
ROLL CALL (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Authority Board
to consider negotiations with Carson Goose Owner, LLC, and to give direction to its negotiator John Raymond,
Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known Cells 3, 4, and 5 at 20400 S. Main Street, Carson.
The Authority's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Authority Board regarding the status, price
and terms of payment for the property.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may address the members of the Carson Reclamation Authority on any matters within the jurisdiction
of the Carson Reclamation Authority. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law.
Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes, speaking once.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 2, 2026
(REGULAR) AND APRIL 6, 2026 (REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT
3. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY FOR
MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-
CRJPA
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-CRJPA
5. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF A PUBLIC ENTITY LIABILITY POLICY FROM CHUBB COMPANIES USA, WRITTEN BY
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC. IN AN AGGREGATE LIMIT OF
NO MORE $10,000,000 AND A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000.00 AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO BIND THE POLICY AND EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE binding coverage under the ACE American Insurance Company Public Entity Liability Policy,
procured from Chubb Companies USA through Marsh USA, Inc., with an aggregate limit of liability of no more
than $10,000,000 and a premium amount not to exceed $190,000.00.
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to bind coverage on behalf of the CRA and to execute any related
documents.
6. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR MAY 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
DISCUSSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: April 30, 2026
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