MINUTES
CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3, 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 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)
Agency Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Agency Board Members Present:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr., Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Lillian Hopson, and Board Member Dianne Thomas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Agency Treasurer; John Raymond, Executive Director; and Danny Aleshire, Assistant Authority Counsel
FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Board Member Dianne 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: JANUARY 29, 2025 (SPECIAL) AND FEBRUARY 10, 2025 (SPECIAL)- 4:07 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion to approve by Dianne Thomas seconded by Cedric Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Cedric Hicks resulting in 5-0-0-1-0 Recused by Monica Cooper
CONSENT
Motion to approve the Consent Items by Dianne Thomas seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. subsequently requested to remove Item No. 4 for discussion.
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 25-03-CRJPA- 4:08 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-03-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 2 was approved on Consent.
3. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025 (RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD)- 4:08 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
— RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OWNER'S INTEREST COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE, WITH CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC. IN A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,233.00; APPROVAL OF AN OWNER'S INTEREST EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE SAME PURPOSE FROM CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC., IN A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,497.51; AND, APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE ON BEHALF OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER OF THE PROJECT, RE|SOLUTIONS, LLC OF DENVER, COLORADO, FROM VERUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE, A UNIT OF BERKLEY ASSURANCE COMPANY, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC. IN A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,720; AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BIND THE CRA'S POLICY AND PAY THE PREMIUMS ON ALL THE POLICIES- 4:11 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the CRA's road-specific Owner's Interest Commercial General Liability Policy with Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company in a premium amount not to exceed $58,233.00
— 2. APPROVE the CRA's road-specific Owner's Interest Excess Liability Policy with Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company in a premium amount not to exceed $49,497.51
— 3. APPROVE a road-specific Commercial General Liability Policy with Verus Specialty Insurance, a unit of Berkley Assurance Company, on behalf of the Development and Environmental Manager, RE|Solutions, LLC, in a premium amount not to exceed $68,720.00
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to bind the CRA's policies and pay the premiums on all the policies.
Executive Director Raymond gave a report.
Mary Hashem, introduced herself and stated she is one of the owners and principals of RE|Solutions. She is excited to move forward with the project and thanked the Board for their support.
Motion to approve by Cedric Hicks, Sr. seconded by Dianne Thomas resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
DISCUSSION
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 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