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 4:03 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.
2. ROLL CALL (AUTHORITY SECRETARY)
Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the following:
Authority Board Members Present:
Authority Vice Chair Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Board Member Lillian Hopson
Board Member Dianne Thomas
Authority Board Members Absent:
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes (Excused)
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr.
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, Authority Treasurer; Danny Aleshire, Assistant Authority Counsel; and John Raymond, Executive Director
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)
Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire announced the Closed Session item.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 4:06 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. to Closed Session.
9. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 4:48 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. with all members previously noted present except Authority Chair Davis Holmes and Board Member Aldridge, Jr. absent.
10. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (AUTHORITY COUNSEL)
Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire provided the Closed Session Report.
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 22, 2025 (SPECIAL) and JANUARY 5, 2026 (REGULAR)- 4:49 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 3-0-0-0-2 Absent was Lula Davis-Holmes, Ray Aldridge, Jr.
13. CONSENT
Board Member Thomas requested to remove Consent Item No. 5 for discussion.
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 3-0-0-0-2 Absent was Lula Davis-Holmes, Ray Aldridge, Jr.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY CLAIMS & DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-02-CRJPA- 4:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-02-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 DECEMBER 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 4 was approved on Consent.
5. CONSIDER THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CARSON GOOSE OWNER, LLC FOR CELLS 3, 4, AND 5 OF THE FORMER CAL COMPACT LANDFILL
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Sixth Amendment to the Option Agreement; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the Sixth Amendment in a form acceptable to the Authority Counsel.
Item No. 5 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Executive Director Raymond noted correction to staff recommendation no. 1 is to Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Option Agreement, not Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Option Agreement.
Brendan Kotler, Carson Goose Owner, offered comments.
Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire noted that the motion should be approved subject to any minor changes approved by legal counsel which was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.
To Approve motion by Dianne Thomas seconded by Lillian Hopson resulting in 3-0-0-0-2 Absent was Lula Davis-Holmes, Ray Aldridge, Jr.
6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-03-CRJPA, APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-03-CRJPA, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS FOR THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY”
— AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute the resolution and the Amended and Restated Bylaws.
ACTION: Item No. 6 was approved on Consent.
14. DISCUSSION
7. 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.
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 5
ACTION: Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. ordered this item continued to the next meeting with no objection heard.
8. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE LENARDO DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
ACTION: Executive Director Raymond gave a report and PowerPoint presentation.
(Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. exited the meeting at 5:17 P.M.)
The meeting was recessed due to lack of a quorum.
(Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. reentered the meeting at 5:17 P.M.)
A quorum was re-established and the meeting resumed with all members previously noted present.
Executive Director Raymond continued with the PowerPoint presentation and shared a video entitled Lenardo Drive Construction Update.
Brendan Kotler offered comments.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUTHORITY MEMBERS)
Board Member Thomas shared that the City's Black History Month Program will take place on February 27, 2026, 6:00 P.M., at the Carson Community Center.
Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr. wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. He announced his birthday is on February 25, 2026. He thanked the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation for their support with the Black History Month Program.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 P.M. by Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Sr.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Authority Chair
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
Authority Secretary