Carson Reclamation Authority
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, June 1, 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 prior to Role Call.
Chair Davis-Holmes called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM
ROLL CALL (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw 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:Authority Treasurer Monica Cooper, Executive Director John Raymond, Authority Deputy Counsel Danny Aleshire
FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Hopson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the Invocation.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Authority Board to consider negotiations with Carson Goose Owner, LLC, and to give direction to its negotiator John Raymond, Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known Cells 3, 4, and 5 at 20400 S. Main Street, Carson. The Authority's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Authority Board regarding the status, price and terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
Authority Secretary Bradshaw noted none.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Chair Davis-Holmes recessed the meeting at 4:05 PM.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Chair Davis-Holmes reconvened the meeting at 5:25 PM.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire reported that the item was discussed but no reportable action was taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Authority Secretary Bradshaw reported none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MAY 4, 2026 (REGULAR) - 5:26 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HOPSON, RESULTING IN A VOTE OF 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT
A MOTION TO APPROVE ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR WAS MADE BY VICE-CHAIR HICKS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS, RESULTING IN A VOTE OF 5-0-0-0-0
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-CRJPA- 5:27 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY FOR MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2026- 5:27 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
5. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR JUNE 2026- 5:27 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— RECEIVE AND FILE
ACTION: Item No. 5 was approved on Consent.
DISCUSSION
6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-09-CRJPA , A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— WAIVE FURTHER READING AND APPROVE Resolution No. 26-09-CRJPA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RAYMOND BRIEFED THE BOARD LEADING TO A DISCUSSION AND CLARIFICATION OF ALLOCATIONS OF FUNDS.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM NO. 6 WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HOPSON, RESULTING IN A VOTE OF 5-0-0-0-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Authority Secretary Bradshaw reported None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Authority Board Member Thomas shared about the Home Ownership Fair being hosted on June 6 at the Carson Community Center and the Juneteenth event to be held at Anderson Park on July 13.
Authority Vice-Chair Hicks reminded everyone to vote.
Authority Board Member Aldridge wished all the fathers a Happy Fathers Day.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes shared about the Philippines Independence Day event on June 6 at Veterans Park, as well as funds granted to the City of Carson by Congresswoman Barragan.
Authority Secretary Bradshaw reminded everyone to no longer mail their ballots, but rather drop them off at any LA County voting box.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Davis-Holmes adjourned the meeting at 5:42 PM