CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, March 2, 2026
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
4:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Chair
CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (4:00PM)
A recording of the Rules of Decorum was presented at the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:09 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)
Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago noted the following:
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes
Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr.
Board Member Lillian Hopson
Board Member Dianne Thomas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; and John Raymond, Executive Director
FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the invocation.
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: FEBRUARY 2, 2026 (REGULAR)- 4:11 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 4-0-1-0-0 Abstained by Lula Davis-Holmes
CONSENT
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes requested to remove Consent Items No. 3, 4, and 5 for discussion.
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CRJPA- 4:12 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 2 was approved on Consent.
3. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY FOR MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE
Item No. 3 was heard after approval of Consent Item No. 2.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes requested a report.
Authority Treasurer Cooper gave a report.
Executive Director Raymond elaborated on the report.
Questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON AN AGREED UPON PROCEDURES AUDIT RELATED TO THE LENARDO DRIVE EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 BY VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes requested a report.
Executive Director Raymond gave a report.
Questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.
5. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR FEBRUARY 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
Board Member Thomas asked about the status of Southern California Edison.
Executive Director Raymond responded to her question.
Motion to establish the Lenardo Drive Construction Project Ad Hoc Committee to consist of Chair Davis-Holmes and Board Member Thomas submitted by Chair Davis-Holmes seconded by Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
DISCUSSION
6. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE POSITION OF THE AUTHORITY CHAIR AND OF THE AUTHORITY VICE-CHAIR FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— NOMINATE AND VOTE FOR ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE IN THE POSITION OF AUTHORITY CHAIR.
— NOMINATE AND VOTE FOR ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE IN THE POSITION OF AUTHORITY VICE-CHAIR.
— RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIR AND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE VICE-CHAIR.
Motion to nominate current Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes to be re-elected to serve in the position of Authority Chair, nominate current Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr. to be re-elected to serve in the position of Authority Vice Chair, and ratify the appointments submitted by Board Member Thomas seconded by Board Member Hopson resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas thanked and praised staff for an excellent job with the Black History Program that was held Friday, February 27, 2026, which was well attended. She also thanked the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation (CCCAF) for their participation and support of the event.
Board Member Hopson announced her husband Bill's birthday on Wednesday and wished him a Happy Birthday.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. stated he received his reminder notice to file his Form 700 which is due at the end of March.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes acknowledged the Form 700 is due by April 1, 2026. She announced the State of the City on March 19, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., Carson Community Center and one must RSVP to attend. She thanked Executive Director Raymond for his work.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 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