CC Resolution No. 14-146 Accepting the City Investment Policy for the other Post-Employment Benefits Trust RESOLUTION NO. 14-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ACCEPTING THE CITY INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST
WHEREAS, the City has available funds to,invest in accordance with principles
of sound treasury management; and
WHEREAS, the City invests funds in accordance with provisions of California
Government Code Section 53600;•and
WHEREAS, the City's Audit' Committee reviewed and accepted the attached
City Investment Policy for the. Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust on February 24,
2014.
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cupertino hereby accepts the attached City Investment Policy dated May 6; 2014.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 61' day of May, 2014, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Wong, Sinks, Chang, Mahoney„Santoro
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Gilbert Wong; Mayor
INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT
CITY OF CUPIERTINO
OPEB TRUST
City.of Cupertino Investment Guideline;. February 2014
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Investment Policy Statement
Overview
In response to the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement Number
45 new disclosure requirements for Other Post-employment Benefit (OPEB) Plans; the City of
Cupertino has adopted a Section 115 Trust and Plan that seeks to satisfy these liabilities for certain
eligible employees
Executive Summary
Account Name: City of Cupertino OPEB Trust
Accou nt.N u tuber: 6746035000
Investment Authority: Full Investment Authority
Current Assets: $14.4 Million (February 2014)
Time Horizon: Long-Term
Target Rate of.Return: 7%
Communication Schedule: Meetings will be conducted at least twice per year
U.S. Bank Portfolio Manager: Rick.Rosenthal
richard.rosenthal(a)usbank.com
213-443-1848
U.& Bank Relationship Manager: Fran Schoenfeld
fran.schoenfeld(@usbank.com
949-224-7204
Investment Objective: 'Balanced'
This investment objective,is designed to provide a moderate amount of current income with moderate growth of capital.
Investors should have sufficient tolerance for price and return volatility and substantial periodic declines in investment
value.This objective is recommended for investors with along-term time horizon.
The strategic.asset.allocation ranges and tactical targets for this objective are listed below:
Asset Class Range Target
Fixed Income 20-40% 31%
Equities 50.70% 61%
Real Estate 0-15% 3%
Commodities 0-10% 4%
Cash 0-10% 1.%
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Investment Guidelines
Overview
This document defines the investment policy;,guidelines and performance,objectives applicable to the
assets of The City of Cupertino's OPEB Trust. The.goal of this Policy is to create an,investment framework
within which the assets can be actively yettirudently'managed.
The purpose of this document is threefold.
• First, it will set forth an investment structure for ms naging'the Portfolio assets.This structure is
expected to produce.an appropriate level of overall,diversification and'total investment return over
the investment,timehorizon.
• Second, it will serve as to encourage effective:communications between the organization and
parties involved with investment management decisions.
• Third, these guidelines will provide a framework to measure ongoing investment performance.
Within'the constraints`imposed by these policies, Investment Managers are expected to comply with all
applicable fiduciary and due diligence requirements under the"prudent investor'rules, which state:.
"Investments shall.be;made,with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing,which persons
of prudence, discretion and,intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for
speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well.as the probable
income to be derived." All applicable Jaws, rules and regulations from'various local,state,federal and
international political entities that.may impact the Portfolio are to be adhered to.
Diversification
Your Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining the balance between the various assetclasses
based on the investment objective's,strategic asset,allocation. As a general policy,the Investment Manager
will maintain reasonable diversification at all times,by asset class, credit quality, issuer, sector,'industry, and
country.
The following parameters shall be adhered to in:managing the portfolio:
Fixed Income Assets
• The fixed income investments are to maintain intermediate=term average:weighted duration,
betweendhree-seven years.
• At the time of purchase„no single fixed income'issuershall exceed;2%of the total market value of the
Portfolio, with the exception of U.S. Treasury or'Agency obligations.
• The direct high-yield portiomshall constitute no more than 10% of the total market value of the
Portfolio.
Equity& Growth Assets
• The domestic equity'investments are expected to be diversified at all times by size; industry,
sector, and style (Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap).
• At the time of purchase, no individual equity security shall exceed 2%• of the total market value of the
Portfolio.
• The international equity investments (including emerging markets)shall constitute no more than 20%
of the,total market.value of the Portfolio
• The real estate investments shall be captured through the use of diversified mutual funds or'ETFs
investing in REITs; and shall constitute no more than 15% of the total market,value of the
Portfolio.
• The commodities investments shall be captured through the use of diversified mutual funds or
ETFs; and,shall.constitute no more than 10% of the total market value of the Portfolio..
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Permitted Asset Classes and Security TVPes
Fixed Income &.Cash Equivalent Investments:
• Domestic Certificates of Deposit(rated A-1/P-1 or better)
• Domestic Commercial Paper(rated.A-1/P=1 or better)
• Floating Rate Notes
• Money,Market Mutual Funds
U.S.Treasury.Bonds, Bills and Notes
U.S.Agency(and Instrumentality) Discount Notes, Notes, and Bonds
• Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)
• Municipal Bonds and Notes
• Corporate Bonds.
Mortgage-Backed Bonds (MBS)
• Asset-Backed Bonds (ABS)
•
High.-Yield Bonds (rated B-/B3 or better)
Dollar denominated Foreign Bonds and Notes
• Bond Mutual Funds
Equity Investments:
• Common,& Preferred:Stocks
American Depository Receipts (ADRs)
• Domestic and International Equity Mutual Funds (Open and Closed)
• Emerging Market Equity Funds or Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Alternative Investments:
• Commodities Mutual Funds or Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
• REIT Investment or Pooled Strategy or Fund of REITs
• Registered Hedge Funds or Hedge Fund of Funds
Prohibited Asset Classes and Transactions
The Investment Manager is prohibited from purchasing or holding any of the following'types of
investments:
• Partnerships unless investing in Master Limited Partnerships invested in a mutual fund and limited in
scope and allocation of Portfolio based on asset class limitations of table above
• Letter stock and other unregistered securities; commodities or other commodity contracts;and short
sales or margin transactions
• Investments in the equity securities of any company with a record of less than three years continuous
operation, including the operation of,any predecessor
• Investments for the purpose of exercising control of management
Duties and Responsibilities
1) CITY OF CUPERTINO AUDIT COMMITTEE
a) Establish, approve, and maintain investmenbobjectives, guidelines, and policies(including this.
Policy).
b) Appoint Investment Managerswho can be reasonably expected'to,adhere to the investment
guidelines and meet the investment objectives as established.
c) Monitor the investment performance,of the Portfolio andcompare actuaLinvestment performance
relative'to an appropriate benchmark index given the stated investment guidelines and objectives.
set forth in this Policy:
d) Conduct a formal review of the Portfolio!s'asset allocation, investment structure and performance
annually or more frequently as the need arises.
e) Periodically review the Portfolio performance against objectives.
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2) PORTFOLIO MANAGER
The Portfolio-Manager will-be responsible for carrying outthe.activities related to the Portfolio in
accordance with the Policy including`.
a) Manage the day-to-day investment of Portfolio;assets in accordance with the Policy guidelines
and objectives included herein.
b) Exercise,full investment discretion and prudence,in the selection and diversification of
investments.
c) Promptly bring to the attention of the audit committee any investment that is subsequently
downgraded and fails to.meet,the quality guidelines, along with a recommendation of retention or
disposal.
d) Provide.on a quarterly basis the following investment reporting:
(1) Year-to-date rate of return
(ii) Annualized one, three,five, etc. rates of return
e) Provide annually to the City's Audit Committee a,commentary and,analysis of investment
performance to include.an evaluation of the-current and future:investment environment and
potential impact-of the investment:environment on achievementof:investmenbobjectives.
Investment Policy Statement Review
The City's Audit Committee will review this Investment Policy Statement at least annually to determine
whether stated investment objectives are still relevant and the continued feasibility of achieving the same. It is,
not expected that the Policy will change frequently. In particular, short-term changes in the financial markets
should not require adjustments.to the Policy.
If at any time the Portfolio Managerfinds the.above guidelines too restrictive or possibly injurious to
investment returns,they should communicate,that information immediately to City's Audit Committee.
Adopted:
(Date)
By:
David Brandt
City Manager
1/
By:
! Kri tina Alfaro
Acting Administrative Services Director
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