MINUTES

 

CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 6, 2025

4:00 P.M.

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (4:00PM)

The meeting was called to order at 4:02 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 K. Bradshaw noted the roll:

Authority Board Members Present:

Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr., Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Dianne Thomas, and Board Member Lillian Hopson

Also Present:

Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; John Raymond, Executive Director; and Sunny Soltani, Authority Counsel

FLAG SALUTE

Board Member Aldridge, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION

Board Member Dianne Thomas gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION-

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the Carson Reclamation Authority is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: CAM-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461.

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 Counsel Soltani announced the Closed Session item.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

The meeting was recessed at 4:06 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

The meeting was reconvened at 5:04 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)

Authority Counsel Soltani provided the Closed Session report.

ORAL COMMUNCIATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 9, 2024 (SPECIAL)- 5:05 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Thomas, seconded by Aldridge, Jr., and 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: Board Member Hopson

Absent: None

CONSENT

3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 25-01-CRJPA- 5:06 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-01-CRJPA

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., Board Member Thomas, and Board Member Hopson

Noes: None

Abstain: None

Absent: None

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)

None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)

Board Member Thomas said Happy New Year to all the residents and staff. She announced the Martin Luther King, Jr. Program Celebration on Friday, January 10, 2025, commencing at 6:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center.

Board Member Hopson said Happy New Year to everyone.

Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. said Happy New Year to everyone.

Board Member Aldridge, Jr. said Happy New Year to everyone.

Authority Chair Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:

  • Barbara Romano passed away, member of the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
  • Marvelous Swearing-In Ceremony
  • Preparing for the State of the City
  • Happy New Year to everyone
  • Look forward to upcoming projects
  • Thanked staff and Authority Counsel for their work
  • Hope everyone is rested

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)

None.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.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