CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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 4:07 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)
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
Board Member Lillian Hopson
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, Authority Counsel; and John Raymond, Executive Director
FLAG SALUTE
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes ordered to forego the Flag Salute since it was addressed during the previous Carson Reclamation Authority Special Meeting at 3:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes ordered to forego the Invocation since it was addressed during the previous Carson Reclamation Authority Special Meeting at 3:00 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JULY 7, 2025 (REGULAR)- 4:08 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Ray Aldridge, Jr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Ray Aldridge, Jr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT
To Approve motion by Cedric Hicks seconded by Dianne Thomas resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 25-09-CRJPA- 4:09 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-09-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 2 was approved on Consent.
3. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY-MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 - 4:09 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC., D/B/A DTA, TO PROVIDE CFD RESTRUCTURING AND SPECIAL TAX CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO MARCH 27, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY AND DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A DTA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE TERM TO MARCH 27, 2026
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the Authority Counsel.
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
DISCUSSION
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. announced the 5th Annual Cajun and Blues White Linen Affair will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the parking lot of City Hall from 5:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.; $65.00 a ticket; contact City Hall for more information.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes thanked Jan Vogel with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation, Council Aides and everyone involved with the wonderful Job Fair that was held at the Civic Center.
Board Member Thomas shared there were positive feedbacks regarding the Job Fair.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 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