MINUTES
CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2024
10:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (10:30AM)
The meeting was called to order at 10:31 A.M. by Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 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 roll:
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr., Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr. and Board Member Dianne Thomas
Authority Board Members Absent:
Lillian Hopson
Also Present:
John Raymond, Executive Director
FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the invocation.
ORAL COMMUNCIATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: OCTOBER 7, 2024 (REGULAR) AND NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (REGULAR)- 10:30 AM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, Sr., seconded by Thomas and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr., Board Member Aldridge, Jr., and Board Member Thomas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Board Member Hopson
CONSENT
It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Thomas, seconded by Aldridge, Jr.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes requested to remove Item No. 4 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 2 and 3, except Item No. 4, was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr., Board Member Aldridge, Jr., and Board Member Thomas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Board Member Hopson
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 24-13-CRJPA- 10:30 AM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-13-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 2 was approved on Consent.
3. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF SPECIAL COUNSEL ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH GREENBERG-TRAURIG, LLP FOR EVIRONMENTAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT LEGAL SERVICES, FOR A TWO YEAR-YEAR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026- 10:30 AM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE ON-CALL SPECIAL COUNSEL ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO PLACEMENT, REPLACEMENT AND RESTRUCTURING OF INSURANCE, DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATORY AGREEMENTS, TRANSACTION SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, RISK MANAGEMENT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO THE 157 ACRE SITE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
— AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER A CONTRACTOR POLLUTION LIABILITY POLICY WITH ALLIANZ WITH A LIMIT OF $5,000,000 AT A PREMIUM NOT TO EXCEED $58,850 PLUS SURPLUS LINES TAXES AND STAMPING FEES ESTIMATED AT $1,883.20, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC.; AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BIND THE POLICY- 10:30 AM
Executive Director Raymond gave a report.
Discussion ensued regarding the project timeline.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE A CONTRACTOR’S POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WITH ALLIANZ WITH A LIMIT OF $5,000,000 AT A PREMIUM NOT TO EXCEED $58,850 PLUS SURPLUS LINES TAXES AND STAMPING FEES ESTIMATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,883.20, PROCURED AND PAYABLE THROUGH MARSH USA, INC.
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the CRA to bind the Policy.
It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Thomas and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr., Board Member Aldridge, Jr., and Board Member Thomas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Board Member Hopson
DISCUSSION
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas announced/reported the following:
- Wished everyone Happy Holidays
- Annual Toy Giveaway, hosted by Authority Chair Davis Holmes and Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation (CCCAF), December 19, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. in the atrium of the Carson Event Center, Carson residents only
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. wished everyone Happy Holidays and keep safe.
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
- Wished everyone Happy Holidays
- Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway, December 21, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Triedstone Baptist Church, located at 1249 E. Carson Street, Carson residents only
- Swearing-In Ceremony, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., Carson Event Center, Halls A, B and C for Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Council Member Cedric Hicks, Sr., and Council Member Jawane Hilton re-elections
- Asked about updates of the 157-acre Project
Executive Director Raymond responded he would provide a status report at a future meeting.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
- Wished everyone Happy Holidays
- Re-elected Mayor for another four years
- Council Member Jawane Hilton and Council Member Cedric Hicks, Sr. re-elected for another four years
- Excited for the future of the City
- Asked prayers for her sister-in-law and family
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 A.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Chair
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Authority Secretary