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May 14, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Investment Report: Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
Report Number: 24-0161
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2024.
SUMMARY
Transmitted herewith is the City’s investment report for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 to meet the reporting requirements set forth in the Californ ia Government Code Sections 53600 et seq. and the City of Chula Vista Investment Policy and Guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment . T herefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
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As shown in the table below, the total cash and investment portfolio held by the City as of March 31, 2024, was $663,846,048 and total cash and investments held by the trustees was $180,747,790.
Summary of Cash and Investments as of March 31, 2024
Investments Book Value
Managed Investment Portfolio $ 617,356,134 State of California Local Agency Investment Fund 15,086,913 County of San Diego Pooled Investment Fund 281,645 Total Investments Held by the City 632,724,692 Cash/Time Deposits 31,121,356
Total Cash and Investments Held by the City 663,846,048
Cash and Investments Held by Bank Trustee 180,747,790 Total Investment Portfolio $ 844,593,838
Cash and investments held by the City and the trustees continue to be invested in accordance with the Government Code and the Council Investment Policy as adopted by Resolution 2024 -023 on February 13, 2024.
During this quarter, $40,000,000 was transferred from the City to Bank of New York. The transferred funds were used for investment purchases. Additionally, twenty investments matured, totaling $67,337,00 0.
Fifteen purchases were made to replace those investments. Purchased investments include: two corporate notes ($13,050,000), one federal agency bond ($6,500,000), one supranational ($6,500,000), and eleven U.S. treasury notes ($80,200,000). The Finance D epartment continues to manage the portfolio and execute transactions as financial and economic conditions warrant. There is no further activity to report other than routine investments.
Two-year Treasuries were yielding 4.23% at the beginning of the quarter and ended the quarter at a yield of
4.59%. As of March 31, 2024, the Weighted Yield to Maturity on the Managed Investment Portfolio was
3.20%, which was an increase of 14 basis points from the previous quarter. The average yield of the two - year U.S. treasury note over the last twelve months is 4.63%. Purchases are made at current market yields with fixed interest rates.
At the end of this quarter, the Weighted Average Maturity of the Managed Investment Portfolio was 1.68 years, which is an increase from 1.66 years from the prior quarter.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets approximately every six weeks and determines the level of the Federal Funds Rate. During this quarter, the FOMC met on January 30 and March 19. At their March 19 meeting, the FOMC voted to maintain the Federal Funds Rate target range. The Federal Funds Rate target range is 5.25%-5.50%.
The following excerpts are from the statement issued by the FOMC following their March 19 meeting.
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“Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are moving into better balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee remains highly attentive to inflation risks.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 5 -1/4 to 5-1/2 percent. In considering any adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks… In assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, the Committee will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook. The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committee's goals. The Committee's assessments will take into account a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and financial and international developments.” The Finance Department, with the assistance of Chandler Asset Management, Inc, continues to manage the City’s investment portfolio in accordance with the Government Code and the C ouncil Investment Policy.
Considering the projected timing of cash receipts and disbursements and the structure of the Pooled Investment Portfolio, the City will be able to comfortably meet overall cash flow needs over the next six months.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Considering the projected timing of cash receipts and disbursements and the structure of the Pooled Investment Portfolio, the City should be able to comfortably meet overall cash flow needs over the next six months. There is no direct fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Summary of Cash and Investments as of March 31, 2024
2. Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Staff Contact: Galen Fleming, Fiscal Services Analyst, Finance Department Sarah Schoen, Director of Finance/Treasurer