1. 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 4:04 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr. 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 following:
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr.
Board Member Lillian Hopson
Board Member Dianne Thomas
Authority Board Members Absent:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes (Entered at 4:06 P.M.)
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; John Raymond, Executive Director; and Danny Aleshire, Authority Deputy Counsel
3. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Hopson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Board Member Thomas gave the invocation.
5. 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.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
(Authority Chair Davis-Holmes entered the meeting at 4:06 P.M.)
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to a Closed Session at 4:07 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
9. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 5:27 P.M. by Authority Chair Davis-Holmes.
(Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. was absent.)
10. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Authority Deputy Counsel Aleshire gave the Closed Session Report.
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve the Minutes was made by Board Member Thomas, Seconded by Board Member Hopson resulting in a 4-0-0-0-1 vote, absent was Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 2, 2026 (REGULAR) AND APRIL 6, 2026 (REGULAR)- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
13. CONSENT
Motion to Approve Consent Calendar was made by Board Member Thomas, Seconded by Board Member Aldridge, Jr. resulting in a 4-0-0-0-1 Vote, absent was Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
3. CONSIDER THE MONTHLY RESERVES AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY FOR MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2026- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
- RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 3 was approved on Consent.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-CRJPA- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-CRJPA
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
5. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF A PUBLIC ENTITY LIABILITY POLICY FROM CHUBB COMPANIES USA, WRITTEN BY ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, PROCURED THROUGH MARSH USA, INC. IN AN AGGREGATE LIMIT OF NO MORE $10,000,000 AND A PREMIUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000.00 AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BIND THE POLICY AND EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE binding coverage under the ACE American Insurance Company Public Entity Liability Policy, procured from Chubb Companies USA through Marsh USA, Inc., with an aggregate limit of liability of no more than $10,000,000 and a premium amount not to exceed $190,000.00.
— AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to bind coverage on behalf of the CRA and to execute any related documents
ACTION: Item No. 5 was approved on Consent.
6. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR MAY 2026- 5:28 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
ACTION: Item No. 6 was approved on Consent.
14. DISCUSSION
None.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas wished Authority Chair Davis-Holmes a Happy Birthday and wished all mothers a Happy Mothers' Day.
Authority Chair Davis-Holmes shared about her birthday weekend, the City's successful Cinco de Mayo event, and the Town Hall Meeting for residents regarding Extended Stay.
Board Member Aldridge, Jr. wished all the mothers a Happy Mothers' Day.
Board Member Hopson wished everyone a Happy Mothers' Day.
(Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. reentered the meeting at 5:30 P.M.)
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. wished everyone a Happy Mothers' Day.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 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