1. CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (4:00 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 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.
2. ROLL CALL (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw noted the roll.
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Lillian Hopson, and Board Member Dianne Thomas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; John Raymond, Executive Director; and Danny Aleshire, Assistant Authority Counsel
3. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the invocation.
5. ORAL COMMUNCIATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 1)
1. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 (REGULAR)-
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— Approve the minutes as listed
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Thomas and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Board Member Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Hopson, and Board Member Thomas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
7. CONSENT (Items 2-4)
It was moved to approve the Consent Items on motion of Thomas, seconded by Aldridge, Jr. and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Board Member Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Hopson, and Board Member Thomas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF A PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY WITH STARR TECHNICAL RISKS AGENCY, INC. WITH A LIMIT OF $58,631,848 AND WITH A $5,000,000 EARTHQUAKE SUBLIMIT AT A TOTAL PREMIUM NOT TO EXCEED $419,378.30 AND SURPLUS LINES TAX OF $13,336.23, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC.; AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BIND THE POLICY-
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE A PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY WITH STARR TECHNICAL RISKS AGENCY, INC. WITH A LIMIT OF $58,631,848 AND WITH A $5,000,000 EARTHQUAKE SUBLIMIT AT A TOTAL PREMIUM NOT TO EXCEED $419,378.30 AND SURPLUS LINES TAX OF $13,336.23, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC.
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the CRA to bind the policy.
ACTION: Item No. 2 was approved on Consent.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-CRJPA-
RECOMMENDED ACTION
- Approve Resolution No. 24-11-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE AND BIND COVERAGE ON A COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY FROM UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (PRIMARY) AND ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMBRIDGE (LLOYD'S), EXCESS CARRIERS, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH RISK & INSURANCE SERVICES IN AN AGGREGATE LIMIT OF $10,000,000 ($1,000,000 PRIMARY/$4,000,000 PLUS $5,000,000 EXCESS) AT A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $119,683.00. -
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to bind coverage on behalf of the Carson Reclamation Authority on a Commercial General Liability Policy with United Specialty Insurance Company (primary carrier) on a $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 general aggregate/ $2,000,000 products-completed operations basis; Endurance American Specialty Insurance for $4,000,000 in excess of the first $1,000,000; and Ambridge (Lloyds) for $5,000,000 in excess of the first $5,000,000, for a total of $10,000,000 in coverage, procured through Marsh Risk & Insurance Services, with a total cost of $119,683 including excess, and broker commission. This is the annual renewal of the Comprehensive General Liability policy for the CRA. The total increase in premium is slightly less than 5% last year.
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
8. DISCUSSION
None.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas thanked staff and the volunteers for their help with the Jazz Festival held on October 5, 2024.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Hopson, and Authority Vice Chair Hicks echoed with comments about the success of the Jazz Festival.
Board Member Hopson stated she looks forward to the Women's Health Conference.
Authority Vice Chair Hicks announced the Relay For life event on October 19, 2024 at 9:00 A.M., at Anderson Park.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes thanked staff and the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation on a job well done at the Jazz Festival. She recognized Cliff Cannon who handled the entertainment check in at the Jazz Festival in the past. She attended his homegoing celebration and requested his name and photo be added to the event program. She announced the Women's Health Conference on October 18, 2024, at the Carson Event Center.
Executive Director John Raymond announced upcoming project agreements.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 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