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MINUTES

OF THE

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSION COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles met in the LAFPPSam Diannitto Boardroom, located at the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions Building, 701 East 3rdStreet, Suite 400, Los Angeles 90013 on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ruben Navarro, PresidentCorinne T. Babcock, Vice PresidentGeorge AlianoAdam NathansonBrian PendletonBelinda VegaRobert von Voigt

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Sam DiannittoPedram Salimpour, MD

DEPARTMENT OF FIRE ANDPOLICE PENSIONS: Ray Ciranna, General Manager

William Raggio, Executive OfficerJoseph Salazar, Assistant General ManagerTom Lopez, Chief Investment OfficerRhonda Ketay, Commission Executive Assistant

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: Joshua Geller, Deputy City Attorney

President Navarro called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. All the above-listed Commissioners werepresent at the start of the meeting with the exception of Commissioner Nathanson who arrived at 8:40a.m.

Item F was taken out of order.

F. DISABILITY CASES

DISABILITY CLAIM — NEW CLAIM — TIER 3

Julie L. Peat (P) Police Officer II

As recommended by staff and concurred in by the applicant, a service-connected disability pensionis granted at 50% with no foreseeable purpose for review. Motion made by Commissioner Aliano,seconded by Commissioner von Voigt and adopted by the following vote: ayes, CommissionersAliano, Babcock, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and President Navarro — 6; nays, none. Absent:

Minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Pension CommissionersMeeting of September 7, 2017

Commissioners Diannitto, Nathanson, and Salimpour. Officer Peat was not present but wasrepresented by her attorney, Joon Y. Kim, Esq. of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin and Lee.

DISABILITY CLAIM — NEW CLAIM — TIER 5

Paul M. Mercado (F) Firefighter III

The Hearing was continued. President Navarro directed that this claim be continued at the requestof the applicant's attorney. Firefighter Mercado was not present nor was his attorney, Thomas J.Wicke, Esq. of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin and Lee.

A. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION

1. THE FEDERAL DEBT CEILING AND POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION

Mr. Tom Lopez, Chief Investment Officer, Investments Division presented the report to theBoard.

Resolution 18023

Commissioner Aliano moved that the Board:

1. Authorize Staff to arrange the purchase of two hundred million dollars of short term FederalAgency Securities in order to fund pension obligations for two months.

2. Authorize Staff to amend the Reams contract to include this type of service at no additionalcost, which was seconded by Commissioner Babcock and approved by the following vote:ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Babcock, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and President Navarro— 6; nays — none.

2. DISCUSSION OF THE REAL ESTATE SEPARATE ACCOUNT SEARCH AND POSSIBLEBOARD ACTION

Mr. Paul Palmer, Investment Officer, and Ms Annie Chao, Investment Officer, InvestmentsDivision, Mr. Robert Miranda, Principal, and Ms. Jennifer Stevens, Principal, Townsend Grouppresented their report to the Board.

Commissioner Nathanson arrived at 8:40 a.m.

The Board discussed whether to hire one or two firms and times allotted for interviews.

Resolution 18024

Commissioner Babcock moved that the Board review the six (6) Real Estate Separate Accountmanagers listed in the attached memorandum from Townsend, and provide direction to Stafffor presentations by the managers to the Board with the intent of hiring two (2) firms, whichwas seconded by Commissioner Pendleton and approved by the following vote: ayes,


Commissioners Aliano, Babcock, Nathanson, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and PresidentNavarro — 7; nays — none.

3. US SMALL CAP EQUITY STRUCTURE AND POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION

Messrs. Ryan Sullivan, Consultant, Jim Voytko, President and Senior Consultant, and Ms.Rebecca Gratsinger, CEO and Senior Consultant from RVK presented their report andrecommendations to the Board.

The Board discussed underperformance and volatility over time and requested that arepresentative from Daruma give a presentation at a future Board meeting.

Resolution 18025

Commissioner Pendleton moved that the Board:

1. Direct Staff to re-negotiate the contract with Daruma,

2. Include a 12-month probationary fee structure, which was seconded by CommissionerVega and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Babcock,Nathanson, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and President Navarro — 7; nays — none

4. REQUEST TO SUSPEND WORKERS' COMPENSATION RECAPTURE OF CATHERINEUTTERBACK, DISABILITY PENSIONER AND POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION

Ms. Yolanda Huang, Department Chief Accountant IV, Accounting Section was available forquestions.

The report was approved as submitted.

Commissioner Babcock stepped out of the room prior to the vote.

Resolution 18026

Commissioner Aliano moved that the Board, grant the request of Catherine Utterback, adisability pensioner, to suspend the recapture of her Workers' Compensation award for anothersix months effective September 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018, which was seconded byCommissioner von Voigt and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano,Nathanson, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and President Navarro — 6; nays — none.

5. CONTRACT FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING AND POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION

Ms. Erin Kenney, Departmental Audit Manager, Internal Audit Section stated that Internal AuditSection received the required disclosure information regarding gifts, campaign contributions,and charitable contributions; and that there is nothing to report under LAFPP's contractordisclosure policy.


Ms. Jennifer Barnych, Management Analyst, and James Schiffhauer, Senior Personal AnalystI, Administrative Services — Human Resources Section, presented the report to the Board.

The Board discussed training goals with Mr. Schiffhauer.

Resolution 18027

Commissioner von Voigt moved that the Board:

1) Approve the selection of National Seminars Training to provide customer service trainingfor a three-year term, effective September 15, 2017;

2) Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute the terms and conditions of thecontract, for an amount not to exceed $20,000, to facilitate customer service trainingsessions; and,

3) Authorize the President of the Board, on behalf of the Board, to execute the contract,subject to the approval of the City Attorney, as to form, which was seconded byCommissioner Nathanson and approved by the following vote: ayes, CommissionersAliano, Babcock, Nathanson, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and President Navarro — 7;nays — none.

Item A.7 was taken out of order.

7. 2016-17 GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE REPORT AND POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION

Mr. William Raggio, Executive Officer, Administrative Operations Division presented the reportto the Board.

Ms. Elsa Moy provided public comment.

Resolution 18028

Commissioner Alaino moved that the Board consider the Governance Compliance Report and,for those areas where staff was not in compliance, direct staff to implement the ProposedResolutions in Attachment I to ensure staff complies with Board Polices, which was seconded byCommissioner Vega and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano,Babcock, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and President Navarro — 6; nays — none.

6. SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LITIGATION SERVICES PURSUANT TOCHARTER SECTION 275 AND POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION

Mr. William Raggio, Executive Officer, Administrative Operations Division presented the reportto the Board.

The Board discussed the possibility of negotiating lower billing rates with General ManagerCiranna.


Resolution 18029

Commissioner Navarro moved that the Board:

1. Approve a second amendment to the existing Reed Smith LLP contract that provideslegal representation in the Los Angeles Police Protective League, et al. v. Board of Fireand Police Pension Commissioners for the City of Los Angeles, et al. until the matter isresolved, as follows:

a. To include legal representation for a new, related case, Los Angeles Police ProtectiveLeague v. Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners for Los Angeles Fire andPolice Pensions; City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BC672034); and

b. Direct the General Manager to negotiate the hourly billing rates and provide annualincreases of two percent.

2. Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and approve the terms and conditions of thecontract amendment with Reed Smith LLP.

3. Authorize the President of the Board, on behalf of the Board, to execute the contractamendment with Reed Smith LLP, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form,which was seconded by Commissioner Aliano and approved by the following vote: ayes,Commissioners Aliano, Babcock, Nathanson, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and PresidentNavarro — 7; nays — none.

President Navarro recessed the meeting to go into closed session at 10:08 a.m.

Item G.2 was taken out of order.

2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISIONS (a) AND (d)(1) OF GOVERNMENTCODE SECTION 54956.9 TO CONFER WITH, AND/OR RECEIVE ADVICE FROM, LEGALCOUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION IN THE CASE ENTITLED LOS ANGELESPOLICE PROTECTIVE LEAGUE vs THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONCOMMISSIONERS FOR LOS ANGELES FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONS, CITY OF LOSANGELES (Case no. BC672034)

The Board met in closed session.

Upon reconvening in open session, President Navarro stated there was no public report.

B. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

1. CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE POLICY — QUARTERLY REPORT

Ms. Caroline Dinu, Senior Management Analyst II, Internal Audit Section stated that all reportsare in for the quarter. The report was received and filed.


2. 2016-17 BOARD EDUCATION REPORT

Ms. Jennifer Shimatsu, Management Analyst, Administrative Operations Division, presentedthe report to the Board. The report was received and filed.

3. President Navarro asked if any Board Member made any expenditure to influence Statelegislative or administrative action to which their reply was negative.

4. Miscellaneous correspondence from money managers, consultants, etc. — Received and Filed.

5. General Manager's Report

a. Benefits Actions approved by General Manager on August 17, 2017

Pursuant to Resolution 04008, adopted by the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners on August 7, 2003,the following benefit actions have been approved by the General Manager on August 17, 2017.

DISCONTINUED PENSIONS — TIER 1 — 2

Dorothy M. Clark Fire Widow Retired: 11-27-01 Died: 07-18-17Kathleen S. Caloia Police Widow Retired: 01-24-95 Died: 07-18-17

DISCONTINUED PENSIONS — TIER 2 —12

Rudolph J. Concha Fire Service Retired: 01-25-88 Died: 07-02-17Robert L. Ewert Fire Service Retired: 10-21-84 Died: 07-19-17Richard J. Gilmore Fire Service Retired: 05-26-96 Died: 07-01-17Phillip E. Grace Police Service Retired: 07-05-78 Died: 07-17-17Larry J. Lindner Police Service Retired: 02-16-86 Died: 07-05-17Harry K. Loven Police Service Retired: 02-05-70 Died: 05-25-17Fred W. Sandoval Police Service Retired: 01-02-92 Died: 06-26-17Harry E. Gradi Fire Disability Retired: 05-23-01 Died: 07-06-17Robert L. Norris Fire Disability Retired: 07-14-77 Died: 07-06-17James R. Armstrong Police Disability Retired: 08-03-76 Died: 07-08-17Linda A. Arnold Police Widow Retired: 05-31-06 Died: 06-21-17Patricia J. Rader Police Widow Retired: 05-22-10 Died: 06-07-17


John J. Flowers Police Disability Retired: 01-21-11 Died: 06-11-17


Daniel D. Ohanian Police Service Retired: 05-01-03 Died: 06-30-17


DISCONTINUED PENSIONS FORMER SPOUSE — TIER 2 — 3

Anita Parnell Police Service Retired: 06-01-94 Died: 05-22-17Betty J. Richards Police Service Retired: 09-01-84 Member Died: 07-17-17Rebecca Elfmont Police Disability Retired: 11-01-99 Died: 07-16-17

DISCONTINUED PENSIONS FORMER SPOUSE — TIER 5 —1

Virginia Price Police Service Retired: 02-01-08 Member Died: 06-30-17

ELIGIBLE SURVIVING SPOUSE'S PENSION — TIER 2 —11

Name Deceased Member Member's Class Effective DateJoanne Ewert Robert L. Ewert Fire Service 07-20-17Susan P. Haag Patrick D. Haag Fire Service 06-28-17Nancy A. Ishino Gilmore Richard J. Gilmore Fire Service 07-02-17Susan L. Hacker David 0. Hacker Police Service 06-18-17Rebecca Jones Gilbert F. Jones, II Police Service 06-12-17Catherine E. Lindner Larry J. Lindner Police Service 07-06-17Emma M. Loven Harry K. Loven Police Service 05-26-17Consuelo R. Sandoval Fred W. Sandoval Police Service 06-27-17Darlene K. Van Nort Richard J. Van Nort Police Service 04-26-17Delia H. Gradi Harry E. Gradi Fire Disability 07-07-17Barbara J. Norris Robert L. Norris Fire Disability 07-07-17

ELIGIBLE SURVIVING SPOUSE'S PENSION — TIER 3 —1

Name Deceased Member Member's Class Effective DateZuleyma Flowers John J. Flowers Police Disability 06-12-17

ELIGIBLE SURVIVING SPOUSE'S PENSION — TIER 5 — 3

Name Deceased Member Member's Class Effective DateHope D. Fonnet Roger L. Fonnet Fire Service 06-06-17Margaret R. Hewko Edward N. Hewko Fire Service 06-15-17Nicole J. Ohanian Daniel D. Ohanian Police Service 07-01-17

SURVIVING CHILD'S PENSION — TIER 5 —1

Surviving child benefits are now payable to Jonathan P. Oatis, surviving child of deceased Police Officer II,Wayne F. Oatis, effective August 20, 2017, due to the attainment of age 18 and the continuation of full-timestudent status.

REINSTATE SURVIVING CHILD'S PENSION — TIER 5 —1

Pension payable to Melanie P. Orlando, surviving child of deceased Police Officer II, Robert J. Orlando,reinstated effective August 1, 2017. Documentation has been submitted for full-time student status.


DECREASE SURVIVING SPOUSE'S PENSION — TIER 5 —1

Decrease the pension payable to Cynthia G. Oatis; surviving spouse of deceased Police Officer II, Wayne F.Oatis, due to the attainment of age 18 by Jonathan P. Oatis, effective August 20, 2017.

DISCONTINUE SURVIVING CHILD'S PENSION — TIER 3 —1

Discontinue the pension payable to Taylor S. Santana, surviving child of deceased Detective II, Delia M.Perez, effective August 25, 2017, due to the attainment of age 22 on August 26, 2017.

PARTIAL PAYMENT OF PENSION — TIER 5 —1

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe pension payable to Thomas C. Moore, Fire Service Pensioner, is to be paid to his former spouse KathrynJ. Moore, effective August 1, 2017. Ms. Moore will receive cost of living adjustments.

PARTIAL PAYMENT OF SURVIVING SPOUSE'S PENSION — TIER 5 —1

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe Surviving Spouse Pension payable to Nicole J. Ohanian, surviving spouse of deceased Police ServicePensioner, Daniel D. Ohanian, is to be paid to his former spouse, Virginia Price, effective July 1, 2017. Ms.Price will receive cost of living adjustments.

MODIFIED PARTIAL PAYMENT OF PENSION — TIER 5 —1

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe pension payable to Elliot E. Zibli, Police Service Pensioner, being withheld for his former spouseCatherina Baruch, since July 4, 2017, should be released to Ms. Baruch effective August 1, 2017. Ms. Baruchwill receive cost of living adjustments.

DISCONTINUE PARTIAL PAYMENT OF PENSION — TIER 2 —1

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, the designated proportion of the community property interestof the pension payable to Paul T. Richardson, Police Service Pensioner, which was being paid to his formerspouse Janet Van Velsor, has been discontinued. Ms. Van Velsor's portion reverts to the member, effectiveAugust 1, 2017.

CONSERVATORSHIP — TIER 2 — 2

A certified copy of the Letters of Conservatorship for the Estate of Mark J. Elkins, issued in the Superior Courtof the State of California, County of San Bernardino, Case Number CONPS0900167, appointing DennisShogren, Conservator for the Estate of Mark J. Elkins, dependent child of deceased Police Officer II, John R.Elkins, effective July 21, 2017, has been filed with this office.

Pension payments will be paid to Dennis Shogren for the benefit of Mark J. Elkins, effective August 1, 2017.


A certified copy of the Letters of Conservatorship and Guardianship for Elsie L. Lawler, issued in the SuperiorCourt of the State of Arizona, County of Maricopa, Case Number PB2017-071078, appointing CertifiedFiduciary Services, Inc., Conservator and Guardian for Elsie L. Lawler, surviving spouse of deceased PoliceSergeant, Thomas E. Lawler, effective May 25, 2017, has been filed with this office.

Pension payments will be paid to Certified Fiduciary Services, Inc. for the benefit of Elsie L. Lawler, effectiveAugust 1, 2017.

SERVICE PENSION — TIER 3 —1

PoliceRonald C. Loomis Police Officer 11+6 Eff: 07-09-17 22 Years 193 Days

SERVICE PENSION — TIER 5 —1

PoliceSunti S. Singhanate Police Officer 11+2 Eff: 07-09-17 27 Years 167 Days

SERVICE PENSION/DROP — TIER 3 — 6

PoliceTracey L. Benjamin Detective III Eff: 06-01-17 27 Years 283 DaysJohnneen J. Jones Detective I Eff: 07-05-17 28 Years 239 DaysMichael J. Patriquin Sergeant II Eff: 06-01-17 28 Years 159 DaysRodney A. Skeeter Detective II Eff: 05-22-17 28 Years 20 DaysJuan L. Soberal Police Officer III Eff: 07-03-17 27 Years 293 DaysGerald A. Todd Police Officer II Eff: 07-01-17 29 Years 50 Days


PoliceLeroy Block Police Officer II Eff: 07-10-17 29 Years 54 DaysRaul M. Rodriguez Police Officer III Eff: 07-03-17 28 Years 350 Days


FireEugene M. Andrews Inspector I Eff: 07-03-17 33 Years 18 DaysThomas 0. Nordquist Engineer Eff: 04-05-17 30 Years 133 DaysClinton C. Pruiet Inspector I Eff: 07-03-17 27 Years 333 DaysPoliceSylvia Casas Detective II Eff: 07-03-17 27 Years 116 DaysThomas M. Chinappi Police Officer III Eff: 07-05-17 28 Years 55 DaysKimberly T. Cisco Police Officer III Eff: 05-01-17 27 Days 235 DaysKara L. Clifford Detective I Eff: 07-03-17 27 Years 0 DaysMichael A. Cryer Sergeant I Eff: 07-01-17 30 Years 0 DaysGregory M. Duran Police Officer II Eff: 07-01-17 27 Years 5 Days


Sergio B. Escamilla Police Officer III Eff: 05-01-17 27 Years 167 DaysMichael R. Flynn Sergeant I Eff: 07-01-17 29 Years 0 DaysJuan H. Gonzalez Lieutenant II Eff: 05-01-17 27 Years 7 DaysMichael R. Harrington Sergeant II Eff: 05-01-17 26 Years 134 DaysPaul S. Jaffe Sergeant I Eff: 07-01-17 27 Years 3 DaysKaren L. Jones Detective III Eff: 07-01-17 28 Years 264 DaysHelen K. Lim Detective II Eff: 07-01-17 27 Years 63 DaysJose G. Martinez Police Officer III Eff: 07-05-17 28 Years 118 DaysJames W. McConnell Police Officer III Eff: 06-01-17 28 Years 219 DaysReginald J. McCool Sergeant II Eff: 07-18-17 28 Years 92 DaysMarco A. Morales Detective I Eff: 07-01-17 27 Years 207 DaysRosa M. Perez Police Officer II Eff: 07-05-17 27 Years 35 DaysBrian J. Raffish Lieutenant II Eff: 06-01-17 28 Years 58 DaysLauren L. Rauch Detective III Eff: 07-03-17 28 Years 115 DaysManuel M. Romeral Lieutenant II +2 Eff: 07-03-17 29 Years 41 DaysJohn A. Russo Lieutenant II Eff: 07-10-17 27 Years 76 DaysKathy J. Simpson Police Officer III Eff: 07-03-17 30 Years 74 DaysSteven A. Smith Sergeant I Eff: 07-01-17 29 Years 0 DaysAnthony E. Trovato Police Officer II Eff: 06-01-17 27 Years 39 DaysJeffrey D. Waco Detective II Eff: 06-01-17 29 Years 14 Days

DISCONTINUE DROP — TIER 4 — 2

PoliceYolanda Bybee Retired: 09-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17James D. Eldridge Retired: 02-01-15 Exit Close of: 08-31-17

DISCONTINUE DROP — TIER 5 —11

FireJay N. Ceasar Retired: 09-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Dale H. Thurow Retired: 09-04-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17

PoliceJames E. Baker Retired: 09-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Sandra G. Betancourt Retired: 10-01-14 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Leonard R. Cross Retired: 11-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Esperanza M. Mariscal Retired: 09-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Ingrid E. Marsden Retired: 04-01-16 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Tina M. Nieto Retired: 07-01-14 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Robert N. Plourde Retired: 09-06-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Sharrone A. Scott-Dill Retired: 09-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17Gregg M. Strenk Retired: 09-01-12 Exit Close of: 08-31-17


PARTIAL PAYMENT OF DROP FUNDS — TIER 5 — 3

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe DROP funds payable to James E. Baker, Police Service Pensioner, is to be paid to his former spouseBettina M. Baker, effective August 31, 2017.

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe DROP funds payable to Leonard R. Cross, Police Service Pensioner, is to be withheld for his formerspouse Jodie Cross, effective August 31, 2017.

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe DROP funds payable to Dale H. Thurow, Fire Service Pensioner, is to be paid to his former spouse LoriS. Thurow, effective August 31, 2017.

MODIFIED PARTIAL PAYMENT OF DROP FUNDS — TIER 5 —1

In accordance with the City Attorney's advice, a designated proportion of the community property interest ofthe DROP funds payable to William D. Sutton, Police Service Pensioner, being withheld for his former spousePatricia I. Sutton, since August 31, 2013, should be released effective August 1, 2017.

DISABILITY PENSION ADJUSTED — TIER 5 -1

Name Member's Rank Percentage Effective Date Board DateTracy L. Andres Police Officer II FROM: Non-Service Connected 09-07-14 09-03-15

Disability Pension 30%

TO: Non-Service Connected 09-07-14 08-03-17Disability Pension 50%

PENSION ADJUSTED — TIER 3 -1

Name Member's Rank PercentageMarc M. Tessier Police Officer II FROM: Service Pension

33.7863%

Effective Date Board Date03-18-15 04-16-15

TO: Service-Connected 03-09-14 08-03-17Disability Pension 53%

b. Other business relating to Department operations

General Manager Ciranna gave the following updates:

1. The Strategic Planning Board meeting will be held on December 7, 2017.2. The next meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners will be held

on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.3. Voting ballots for the special retired Fire member of the Board election have been mailed

out.


4. An update on the health plans: a meeting was held with LAPRA and they have offeredtheir Kaiser Plan, Anthem HMO and PPO, vison plan, and Delta Dental plan to all Harborand Airport police retirees.

President Navarro encouraged all Board members to attend the next Ad Hoc Committeeon Retiree Health Plans meeting at 9:00 a.m. on September 14, 2017, to learn about thedifferences between the current health plans offered.

C. CONSENT ITEMS

1. Findings of Fact

a. Marc M. Tessier — Tier 3 b. Tracy L. Andres — Tier 5

2. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AUTHORITY (NAVARRO) — NCPERS, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETYEMPLOYEES PENSIONS & BENEFITS CONFERENCE AND IFEBP, 63rd ANNUALEMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONFERENCE

Motion

Commissioner von Voigt moved that the Board approve the consent items, which wasseconded by Commissioner Babcock and approved by the following vote: ayes,Commissioners Aliano, Babcock, Nathanson, Pendleton, Vega, von Voigt, and PresidentNavarro — 7; nays — none.

D. CONSIDERATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

There were no items suggested.

E. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION

There were no public comments.

G. CLOSED SESSION

1. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.81 TOCONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) PARTICULAR, SPECIFIC INVESTMENTS ANDPOSSIBLE BOARD ACTION


3. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 (b)(1): BOARDREVIEW OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ANDPOSSIBLE BOARD ACTION



Upon reconvening in open session, President Navarro stated there was no public report.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

President

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