MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSION COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF JUNE 14,2007

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1 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSION COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF JUNE 14,2007 The Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles met in Room 800, 360 East Second Street, on Thursday, June 14,2007. COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ABSENT: Sean Harrigan, President Mike Carter, Vice President George Aliano Sam Diannitto Steve Juarez Don Keith Louis F. Moret Elliott Broidy Patricia Means DEP ARTMENT OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONS: Michael A. Perez, General Manager D. Edward Griffiths, Assistant General Manager Laura Guglielmo, Chief Management Analyst Tom Lopez, Chief Investment Officer Isabel Rosas, Commission Executive Assistant CITY ATTORNEY'S COURT REPORTER: OFFICE: Alan Manning, Assistant City Attorney Diane L. Paniccia, U.S. Legal Support President Harrigan called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 1. COMMUNICA TlONS TO THE BOARD A. Miscellaneous correspondence from money managers, consultants, etc. - Received and Filed B. Monthly Report - President Harrigan commented that some items regarding the Monthly Report would be discussed later in the meeting under other Agenda items.

2 Page 2 2. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Benefits Committee Chair Aliano stated that the Benefits Committee has not met and mentioned that Item No.4 today's Agenda addressed an item of interest to the Benefits Committee. on B. Governance Committee Commissioner Diannitto stated the Governance Committee met today and discussed the Audit Committee's Duties and Responsibilities and recommended a few minor changes. He also stated that the Governance Committee referred the Board Self-Evaluation Survey Results back to Staff for revisions and follow-up at a future meeting. C. Ad Hoc Space Planning Committee Chair Carter reported that there have not been any recent official site visits and the June 26, 2007 Joint Ad Hoc Space Planning Committee has been canceled. The Commissioners requested to be notified about any future site visits and General Manager Perez stated that they would be notified directly. It was decided by the Board that Cushman and Wakefield would be asked to appear before the Board for an update on the building project at the next Board Meeting, July 12,2007. D. Audit Committee The Audit Committee met for the first time on June 7, 2007 to discuss the proposed LAFPP Budget. For this purpose only meeting, a temporary Chair and Vice Chair were elected. Commissioner Aliano was the only nomination for Temporary Chair and Commissioner Diannitto was the only nomination for Vice Chair. They were both elected to serve as officers for the Audit Committee's June i h meeting. There is currently no set date for the next Audit Committee Meeting. President Harrigan would like the next Audit Committee Meeting scheduled for July 26, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. At this point in the meeting, City Attorney Mary Jo Curwen replaced Assistant City Attorney Alan Manning at the City Attorney seat for the Board. 3. SUBSIDY AND MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT PAID TO JEANNIE WESLEY Mr. Greg Mack, LAFPP Medical & Dental Benefits Section Manager, reported to the Board on this matter. He explained the mix-up by Blue Cross and that Ms. Jeannie Wesley was never enrolled in Part B.

3 Page 3 He further stated that the City Attorney recommended that they do not collect any "back" monies owed from this point forward. President Harrigan had questions about Medicare Part B and how problems could be avoided in the future. Commissioner Aliano had questions about specific requirements and other information. At this point, Mr. Mack stated there would be information in future newsletters to help avoid confusion. RESOLUTION Commissioner Juarez moved that the Board authorize staff not to pursue collection of subsidy and Medicare Part B premium amounts paid in error to Jeannie Wesley for which she was not entitled, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Aliano and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Carter, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 7; nays, none. 4. HEALTH SUBSIDY FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY PENSIONERS WITH LESS THAN TEN YEARS OF SERVICE Mr. Greg Mack reported to the Board on this item and noted that the approval of the $18,000 for the Segal Study is for a portion of the study. The remaining costs of the Segal Study would be paid by the Office of the City Administrative Officer ($12,000). RESOLUTION Commissioner Diannitto moved that the Board approve the letter of agreement with The Segal Company to perform an actuarial study to determine the cost of granting service-connected disability pensioners with less than 10 years of service a health subsidy, which motion was seconded by commissioner Juarez and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Carter, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 7; nays, none. 5. APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT FLUCTUATING PENSION INCREASES BASED ON ACTIVE FIRE MEMBER SALARIES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 There was no discussion on this item.' RESOLUTION Commissioner Juarez moved that the Board approve the pension adjustments to qualified Fire Fluctuating Pensioners as recommended by staff, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Diannitto and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Carter, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 7 nays; nays, none.

4 Page 4 6. EFFECTIVE DATE OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP - EDDIE N. LOUGHRIDGE There was no discussion on this item. RESOLUTION Commissioner Carter moved that the Board approve that July 2,2002 be established as the effective date of Eddie N. Loughridge's domestic partnership as recommended by staff, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Juarez and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Carter, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 7; nays, none. 7. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET There was no discussion on this item. RESOLUTION Commissioner Diannitto moved that the Board: 1) Adopt the Fiscal Year Budget contained in the June 14,2007 Board Report and authorize the General Manager to provide it to the Mayor, City Council and the City Controller for their information; and, 2) Adopt the Departmental Personnel Resolution shown in Exhibit III; and, 3) Adopt the Travel Resolution in Schedule 3; which motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Carter, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 7; nays, none. 8. RECOMMENDATION BY ABBOTT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - FUNDING FOR KELSO VIII, L.P. There was no discussion on this item. RESOLUTION Commissioner Juarez moved that the Board approve an investment of up to $10 million in Kelso Investment Associates VIII, L.P. (Kelso VIII), which motion was seconded by Commissioner Moret and

5 Page 5 approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 6; nays, none. 9. RENEWAL OF BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC INTERNATIONAL EQUITY- CORE AND MID-CAP CONTRACTS Mr. Paul Palmer, LAFPP Investments Division Staff, and Mr. Allan Emkin, of PCA, presented the report to the Board. Mr. Tom Lopez, Chief Investments Officer, answered the Commissioners' questions regarding the mid-cap portfolio. There were several other questions from the Commissioners regarding the "on watch" list. LAFPP Staff stated that a report regarding the firms "on watch" list would be presented in March of Mr. Emkin noted that the Board has the right to terminate firms within 30 days per their contracts. RESOLUTION Commissioner Moret moved that the Board: 1) Approve the renewal of the contracts with Brandes Investment Partners, LLC (International Large-Cap and International Mid-Cap) for three-year terms; and, 2) Authorize the General manager to review and negotiate the terms of the contracts and fees, if necessary, and, 3) Authorize the President of the Board, on behalf of the Board, to execute the contracts for International Equity (Large-Cap and Mid-Cap) advisory services, subject to the approval ofthe City Attorney as to form and legality. which motion was seconded by Commissioner Diannitto and approved by the following vote: ayes, Commissioners Carter, Diannitto, Juarez, Keith, Moret and President Harrigan - 6; nays, Commissioner Aliano CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER'S QUARTERLY REPORT OF ASSET ALLOCATION STATUS Mr. Tom Lopez, Chief Investments Officer, presented an update and "snapshot" status of asset allocation. of the quarterly 11. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR PERIOD ENDING 03/31/07 Messrs. Allan Emkin, of PCA and Tom Lopez, LAFPP ChiefInvestment Officer, reported to the Board on this matter. Mr. Emkin stated "It doesn't get better than what we have here." He further stated that the

6 Page 6 Pension Fund is in better shape now then the beginning of the period and that it is a relatively stable market. President Harrigan questioned if anything that has happened in the last couple of months would indicate they could expect less than now. Mr. Emkin answered "no." He informed the Board that the last five years have been volatile. There was discussion about bond rates and Mr. Emkin discussed in detail the effects of the EURO, including China changing over and investing overseas in the EURO. He stated that the United States economy has been driven by a massive infusion of foreign capital.. President Harrigan asked Mr. Emkin to go through the first half of the report page-by-page to explain the current status. Mr. Emkin described and explained the charts regarding real estate and domestic equity markets, as well as the bond market. Finally, Mr. Emkin stated that over the last three years, this public pension fund has done better than 86% of the others. Mr. Lopez reported on fixed income, private equity and the status of the Fisher, Abbott, and Hamilton Lane portfolios. Commissioner Juarez pointed out an error on Page 17 regarding manager watch. President Harrigan congratulated Mr. Lopez and the Investments Division Staff on their phenomenal job. He further stated that the Board needs to look at active management regarding five-year numbers for total domestic equity. The managers are not quite there. Mr. Lopez stated that Board had started the process of reviewing this area. 12. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON BROKER VOTES OF SHAREOWNER PROXIES Mr. Scott Vargas, LAFPP Investments Division Staff, and Mr. Tom Lopez, LAFPP ChiefInvestment Officer, reported on this item. Mr. Vargas explained and reported on the rule 452 broker voting issue. There has been a bit of controversy over allowing brokers to vote for the election of directors because uninstructed broker votes are cast in line with management recommendations. This has definitely raised eyebrows. In response, rules have been set in place to eliminate uninstructed broker voting for the election of company directors. However, an amendment to this rule has excluded investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which is almost every brokerage and major mutual fund company. Therefore, the same practice has continued. The SEC will post this amendment for public comment. Mr. Vargas further reported that LAFPP Staff will monitor and keep the Board informed on this matter. President Harrigan discussed the recent CVS vote and the whole issue of broker votes and regulations that are always in favor of management and a disservice to shareholders. President Harrigan went on to state that we need to monitor this matter carefully and also need to look at what other public funds are doing regarding shareowner rights and weigh-in where appropriate. President Harrigan stated that was a good report.

7 Page GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT General Manager Michael Perez reported that the interviews for the Private Equity Advisor firms will take place on Tuesday, July 31,2007. General Manager Perez stated that there are currently 9,500 Police Officers in the Los Angeles Police Department. This is the highest number of Police Officers employed in the City's history. General Manager Perez informed the Board that Commissioner Juarez is being reappointed by the Mayor to the LAFPP Board and will fill the vacancy created by William H. Jackson III, who resigned on October 12, CONSIDERATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Diannitto discussed the need to review the contract with Cortex to determine whether to continue their contract. President Harrigan stated that this item should be agendized to discuss what value at what cost on this matter. Commissioner Juarez discussed the need to fully realize the term "total disability" and desires the LAFPP Staff to come back with reasoning on how that term is utilized in disability cases. General Manager Perez noted that LAFPP Staff had planned to include Disability Education in the July Board meeting agenda (the first meeting without a Board Committee meeting prior to the Regular Board Meeting). President Harrigan indicated that LAFPP Staff might want to do several meetings on disability because he is not sure the entire subject could be covered in one session. He also stated that this may be appropriate to bring back as an agenda item, i.e. "total disability." At this point in the meeting, there was continued discussion by the other Commissioners regarding this matter and Commissioner Juarez commented that is why they need to continue this matter in the future with additional input and discussion. General Manager Perez and Assistant General Manager Griffiths noted that there will be two or three one-hour sessions on Disability Education beginning at 8:00 a.m. prior to future Regular Board Meetings. The first of these educational sessions will begin on July 12, PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Elsa Moy commented on the investments program.

8 June 14, 2007 Meeting Page CONSENT ITEMS A. Findings of Fact - Tier 3 1. Willetta J. Beal B. Findings of Fact - Tier 5 1. Lori A. Harris A motion to approve the Consent Items was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Oiannitto and approved by the following vote; ayes, Commissioners Aliano, Carter, Oiannitto, Juarez, Means, Moret and President Harrigan - 7; nays, none. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 a.m. ) ~ Secre ary