1. CALL TO ORDER: CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (5:00PM)
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 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)
Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago 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; Danny Aleshire, Assistant Authority Counsel; John Raymond, Executive Director; and David Roberts, Jr., City Manager
3. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the invocation.
5. 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: There has been final terms reached in the settlement and the final executed version of the Settlement Agreement will be presented at the next regular meeting.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Assistant Authority Counsel Danny Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:04 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
9. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:00 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
10. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire gave the Closed Session report.
11. ORAL COMMUNCIATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
12. CONSENT
None.
13. DISCUSSION
None.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas stated it has been a most enjoyable time with the Board and team. She commended all the Board Members, staff, attorneys for the progress made and look forward to moving ahead with the project.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. echoed Board Member Thomas comments and wished everyone a safe Halloween.
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. stated today is a great day and committed to moving forward with the 157 acre project.
Board Member Hopson stated she agrees with all comments made by the Board Members. She thanked Mayor Davis-Holmes and the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation for the wonderful Women's Health Conference held on October 17, 2025.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes thanked the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation for their assistance with the Women's Health Conference. She commended staff and counsel for their hard work. It is a good day.
Assistant Authority Counsel Danny Aleshire agreed it is a great day, looks forward to future developments, and honored to work with the Board and staff.
Executive Director Raymond feels all elements are aligning, enjoys and appreciates working with smart people.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes stated she appreciates staff and their work. She announced the Ribbon Cutting for the new Amphitheater, October 23, 2025, at the Carson Event Center.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 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