Carson Reclamation Authority
Regular MeetingCarson, CA · June 1, 2026
Minutes
Monday, June 1, 2026
701 East Carson Street
Carson Reclamation Authority City Hall
4:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Chair
Cedric Hicks, 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 prior to Role Call.
Chair Davis-Holmes called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM
ROLL CALL (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw noted the following:
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes
Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr.
Board Member Lillian Hopson
Board Member Dianne Thomas
Also Present:Authority Treasurer Monica Cooper, Executive Director John Raymond, Authority Deputy Counsel
Danny Aleshire
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)
Authority Secretary Bradshaw noted none.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Chair Davis-Holmes recessed the meeting at 4:05 PM.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Chair Davis-Holmes reconvened the meeting at 5:25 PM.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire reported that the item was discussed but no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Authority Secretary Bradshaw reported none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MAY 4, 2026
(REGULAR) - 5:26 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER HOPSON, RESULTING IN A VOTE OF 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT
A MOTION TO APPROVE ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR WAS MADE BY VICE-CHAIR HICKS, SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER THOMAS, RESULTING IN A VOTE OF 5-0-0-0-0
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO.
26-08-CRJPA- 5:27 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
FOR MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2026- 5:27 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
5. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR JUNE 2026- 5:27 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
ACTION: Item No. 5 was approved on Consent.
DISCUSSION
6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-09-CRJPA , A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE FURTHER READING AND APPROVE Resolution No. 26-09-CRJPA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AND
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RAYMOND BRIEFED THE BOARD LEADING TO A DISCUSSION AND
CLARIFICATION OF ALLOCATIONS OF FUNDS.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM NO. 6 WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER HOPSON, RESULTING IN A VOTE OF 5-0-0-0-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Authority Secretary Bradshaw reported None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Authority Board Member Thomas shared about the Home Ownership Fair being hosted on June 6 at the Carson
Community Center and the Juneteenth event to be held at Anderson Park on July 13.
Authority Vice-Chair Hicks reminded everyone to vote.
Authority Board Member Aldridge wished all the fathers a Happy Fathers Day.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes shared about the Philippines Independence Day event on June 6 at Veterans Park, as
well as funds granted to the City of Carson by Congresswoman Barragan.
Authority Secretary Bradshaw reminded everyone to no longer mail their ballots, but rather drop them off at any LA
County voting box.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Davis-Holmes adjourned the meeting at 5:42 PM
Agenda
Monday, June 1, 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:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not
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.
3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting
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: MAY 4, 2026
(REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-
CRJPA
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-CRJPA
4. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY FOR
MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE
5. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
DISCUSSION
6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-09-CRJPA , A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
2026/27 FISCAL YEAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE FURTHER READING AND APPROVE Resolution No. 26-09-CRJPA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AND
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: May 28, 2026
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