Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System

Last published on Apr 18, 2025 07:06 AM PDT

April 23, 2025 Board of Retirement Meeting

Apr 23, 2025 09:00 AM PDT

SBCERS Board Room, 130 Robin Hill Road, Goleta, CA 93117

Agenda

Scheduled times are for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Additionally, items are sometimes taken out of order as the meeting progresses in order to avoid downtime, and manage around time certain items.

Roll Call at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Approval of the Minutes

Approve Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Meeting.

1.
Consent
1.1.
March 2025 Retirement Report

Adopt March 2025 Retirement Report.

1.2.
Trustee Training Opportunities

Authorize the attendance of interested trustees at upcoming training events requiring Board pre-approval, as requested.

1.3.
Monthly Investment Performance Analysis for Period Ended February 28, 2025

Receive and file the report on World Market Activities and February 28, 2025 performance.

2.
Disability Retirement – Closed Session

Time Certain of 9:05 AM

Disability matters shall be considered in CLOSED HEARING -- pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Interested parties may request these matters to be discussed in a session open to the public. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS are distributed only to the Board.

2.1.
John Brenner, Applicant for Service-Connected Disability Retirement

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision granting John Brenner a service-connected disability retirement.

2.2.
James Lockhart, Applicant for Service-Connected Disability Retirement

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: Grant the application for service-connected disability retirement of James Lockhart, subject to a timely requested hearing by an interested party.

2.3.
Monthly Disability Retirement Case Status Report

DISCUSSION

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the monthly disability retirement case status report.

3.
Open Session
Investments
3.1.
Update on PE and PRR Discretionary Consultant Services RFP

Presentation by Rebecca M. Valdez, Investment Officer

DISCUSSION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement receive and file an update on Private Equity and Private Real Return Discretionary Consultant Services Request of Proposal presented by Rebecca M. Valdez, Investment Officer.

3.2.
Monthly Investment Performance Analysis for Period Ended March 31, 2025

Presentation by Principals and Co-Lead Consultants Marcia Beard and Matthias Bauer, CFA of RVK, Inc. on World Market Activities and March 31, 2025 performance.

DISCUSSION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement receive and file the Monthly Investment Performance Analysis Period Ended March 31, 2025 presented by Principals and Co-Lead Consultants Marcia Beard and Matthias Bauer, CFA of RVK, Inc.

3.3.
2025 Asset Allocation Review

Presentation by Principals and Co-Lead Consultants Marcia Beard and Matthias Bauer, CFA of RVK, Inc. regarding the 2025 Asset Allocation review.

DISCUSSION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement receive and file the 2025 Asset Allocation review presented by Principals and Co-Lead Consultants Marcia Beard and Matthias Bauer, CFA of RVK, Inc. 

Break
Board
3.4.
CEO Operations Report

Presentation by Gregory Levin on significant operational activities of SBCERS.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement receive and file the Operations Report and,

A) Appoint a voting proxy and an alternate for the SACRS business meeting to be held May 16, 2025, and

B) Direct the voting proxy to vote “yes” on the following items at the SACRS Board Meeting on May 16, 2025:

  1. Secretary’s Report – Receive and file Minutes from November 2024

  2. Treasurer’s Report – Receive and file July 2024 – January 2025 Financials

  3. Nomination Committee – Board of Director Elections 2025-2026 Final Ballot

  4. Audit Committee – Annual 2023-2024 Audit Report

3.5.
Warrant Resolution

Presentation by Greg Levin, SBCERS CEO, and Rico Pardo, SBCERS Controller, on the System's payment administration practices.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement approve resolution 2025-03 authorizing the SBCERS CEO and Controller to authorize warrants, checks, and electronic fund transfers drawn against the retirement fund.

3.6.
Trustee Elections Policy

Presentation from Dani Couture, SBCERS Communications Manager & Clerk of the Board, on the recommended amendments to the Board of Retirement’s Trustee Elections Policy.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement approve the Trustee Elections Policy with amendments as recommended by the Operations Committee, or provide direction to the Operations Committee and staff for further amendment or research on the policy.

3.7.
Felony Forfeiture Policy

Presentation from Cristal Rodriguez, General Counsel, on the recommended amendments to the Board of Retirement’s Felony Forfeiture Policy.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Retirement approve the Felony Forfeiture Policy with amendments as recommended by the Operations Committee or, provide direction to the Operations Committee and staff for further amendment to the policy.

Meeting adjourns.