Carson Reclamation Authority
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
4:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Chair
CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (4:00PM)
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair 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; Danny Aleshire, Assistant Authority Counsel; and John Raymond, Executive Director
FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Hopson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Board Member 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)
Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 4:06 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 5:21 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire gave the Closed Session report.
ORAL COMMUNCIATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
To Approve motion by Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 7, 2025 (REGULAR) and MAY 5, 2025 (REGULAR)- 5:22 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
To Approve motion by Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT
To Approve motion by Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-CRJPA- 5:22 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-CRJPA.
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. 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 $180,490.00 AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BIND THE POLICY AND EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS- 5:22 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 $180,490.00.
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to bind coverage on behalf of the CRA and to execute any related documents.
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
DISCUSSION
5. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-CRJPA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2025/26 FISCAL YEAR- 5:22 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE FURTHER READING AND APPROVE Resolution No. 25-07-CRJPA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2025/26 FISCAL YEAR
Executive Director Raymond gave a report.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes inquired about the receipt of grant money for the Carson Reclamation Authority (CRA).
Executive Director Raymond responded to her inquiry.
To Approve motion by Cedric Hicks seconded by Dianne Thomas resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
6. CONSIDER PRESENTATION OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY HISTORICAL INSURANCE PURCHASES- 5:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— Receive and File a presentation by the CRA's Administrative Mentorship Intern, Diego Rodriquez
ACTION: Administrative Mentorship Intern Diego Rodriguez gave a PowerPoint presentation of the CRA Cal-Landfill Insurance Report.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes asked where the money will be coming from. Executive Director Raymond responded to her question.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. asked about the assessed value of the property and cost of the insurance. Executive Director Raymond answered his question.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas announced the Juneteenth Celebration will occur on June 14, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Anderson Park. There will be no access to the park prior to 10:30 A.M.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. and Board Member Hopson shared a Happy Father's Day wish to the fathers and father figures.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes wished Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and shared that she was honored and selected as one of the Top 500 leaders in Los Angeles.
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. wished Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and shared that he is hosting his annual free Ice Cream Giveaway for all fathers on June 15, 2025, from 12 noon to 5:00 P.M., at Ken's Ice Cream located at 18500 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes thanked staff for their work.
Authority Treasurer Cooper wished Happy Father's Day to everyone.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Authority Chair
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
Authority Secretary