Board of Administration Agenda - April 14 & 15, 2025

The CalPERS Board of Administration considers recommendations from individual Board committees and hears other matters related to the administration of retirement benefits and investment management.

(Agenda items are provided in a PDF format, which require Adobe Reader 8 or higher to view.)

Items designated for Information are appropriate for Action if the Board wishes to take action. Any Agenda Item from a properly noticed Committee meeting, held prior to this Board meeting, may be considered by the Board. The hour designated as the earliest starting time for this meeting is not intended to communicate the expected duration (or ending time) of the preceding meeting. In accordance with Government Code section 11123.2 (added by Stats. 2023, ch. 216, § 1), Board members may participate remotely via teleconference.

Meeting Agenda for April 14, 2025

Open Session

9:00 a.m.

1. Item
   1. Call to Order and Roll Call (PDF)

Closed Session

Upon adjournment of Open Session (Government Code sections 11126(a)(1), (e), and (g)(1))

1.  
   1. Chief Executive Officer's Briefing on Performance, Employment, and Personnel Items

Open Session

Upon adjournment of Closed Session

1.  
   2. Adjournment of Meeting

Meeting Agenda for April 15, 2025

Items designated for Information are appropriate for Action if the Board wishes to take action. Any Agenda Item from a properly noticed Committee meeting, held prior to this Board meeting, may be considered by the Board. The hour designated as the earliest starting time for this meeting is not intended to communicate the expected duration (or ending time) of the preceding meeting. Public comment may be taken on agenda items in accordance with applicable law. Public comment will not be taken on agenda items relating to the administrative adjudication of individual cases. There is a three-minute limitation on each public comment, unless otherwise directed by the Presiding Officer. (Cal. Code Regs. tit 2, § 552.1.) Members of the public may provide public comment via telephone by calling (800) 259-4105. In accordance with California Government Code section 11123.2 (added by Stats. 2023, ch. 216, § 1), Board members may participate via teleconference.

Open Session

9:00 a.m.

1.  
   1. Call to Order and Roll Call (PDF)

Closed Session

Government Code sections 11126(a)(1), (e), and (g)(1))

1. Item
   1. Chief Executive Officer’s Briefing on Performance, Employment, and Personnel Items
   2. Committee Reports and Actions

Open Session

9:00 a.m.

Or upon adjournment of the Closed Session – Whichever is later

1. Item
   1. Call to Order and Roll Call (PDF)
   2. Pledge of Allegiance Theresa Taylor
   3. Board President’s Report Theresa Taylor
   4. Chief Executive Officer’s Report (Verbal) Marcie Frost
   5. Action Consent Items Theresa Taylor
      1. Approval of the March 19, 2025, Board of Administration Meeting Minutes (PDF)
      2. Board Travel Approvals (PDF)
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
         2. Attachment 2 (PDF)
      3. Approval of the April 15, 2025, Board of Administration Timed Agenda (PDF)
   6. Information Consent Items Theresa Taylor
      1. Board Meeting Calendar (PDF)
      2. Draft Agenda for the June 18, 2025, Board of Administration Meeting (PDF)
      3. General Counsel’s Report (PDF)
      4. Communications and Stakeholder Relations (PDF)
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
   7. Committee Reports and Actions
      1. Investment Committee (Verbal) David Miller
      2. Pension & Health Benefits Committee (Verbal) Ramon Rubalcava
      3. Finance & Administration Committee (Verbal) Kevin Palkki
      4. Performance, Compensation & Talent Management Committee (Verbal) Mullissa Willette
      5. Risk & Audit Committee (Verbal) Malia Cohen
      6. Board Governance Committee (Verbal) Theresa Taylor
   8. Action Agenda Items
      1. Proposed Decisions of Administrative Law Judges (PDF) Theresa Taylor
         1. Jonathan Bates (PDF)
            1. Attachment A (PDF)
            2. Attachment B (PDF)
            3. Attachment C (PDF)
      2. Petitions for Reconsideration (PDF) Theresa Taylor
         1. Matthew J. Hoch (PDF)
            1. Attachment A (PDF)
            2. Attachment B (PDF)
            3. Attachment C (PDF)
            4. Attachment D (PDF)
            5. Attachment E (PDF)
   9. Information Agenda Items
      1. State and Federal Legislative Update (PDF) Danny Brown
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
      2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Framework Update (PDF)Brad Pacheco, Michael Silva, Stephanie Geveda, Dr. Julia Logan, Dallas Stone, Michelle Tucker, and David Rubio
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
      3. Summary of Board Direction Marcie Frost
      4. Public Comment

Closed Session

Upon Adjournment or Recess of Open Session (Government Code sections 11126(a)(1), (e) and (g)(1))

1. Item
   1. Call to Order and Roll Call
   2. Approval of the March 19, 2025, Board of Administration Closed Session Meeting Minutes
   3. Litigation Matters
      1. General Counsel's Update on Pending Litigation

Open Session

Upon adjournment of Closed Session

1.  
   1. Adjournment of Meeting