Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Launa Jimenez, Chief Financial Officer
AGENDA DATE: June 4, 2024
TITLE: RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
TITLE SUMMARY: Receipt Of Quarterly Investment Report For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended March 31, 2024, in compliance with the City's Investment Policy.
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SUMMARY
The attached Quarterly Investment Report presents the City’s cash and investments for the quarter that ended March 31, 202 4. This report is in compliance with California Government Code Section 53646 regarding the reporting of detailed information on all securities, investments, and monies of the City, as well as the reporting of the market value of the investments held. All of the investments contained within the portfolio are in full compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and Government Code Sectio n 53601 as to the types of investments allowed. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the attached Quarterly Investment Report.
DISCUSSION
The City maintains a portfolio of investments in order to earn interest on cash balances that are not currently required to fund operations. California Government Code Sections 53601 and 53646 establish the types of investments allowed, the governing restrictions
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on these investments, the third-party custodian arrangement for certain investments, and the reporting practices related to the portfolios of local agencies. In keeping with best practices, the City has implemented an Investment Policy, which was last reviewed by the City Council on May 21, 2024. The policy is in full compliance with the re quirements of both of the above-mentioned Code Sections.
The attached Quarterly Investment Report presents the City’s cash and investments for the quarter that ended March 31, 2024. The report complies with California Government Code Section 53646 regard ing the reporting of detailed information on all securities, investments, and monies of the City, as well as the reporting of the market value of the investments held. All of the investments contained within the portfolio are in full compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and Government Code Section 53601 as to the types of investments allowed. As stated in the attached report, there is more than adequate liquidity within the portfolio for the City to meet its budgeted expenditures over the next six months.
The City’s investment policy has set the primary goals of the portfolio management as Safety and Liquidity followed by Yield. The City’s cash flow requirements are evaluated on an ongoing basis, with short -term needs accommodated through the City’ s pooled investment funds with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF ) and California CLASS.
LAIF is a pool of public funds managed by the State Treasurer of California, providing 24- hour liquidity while yielding a rate of return approximately equivalent t o a one -year treasury bill. Additionally, California CLASS is a Joint Powers Authority investment pool that provides public agencies the opportunity to invest funds on a cooperative basis in rated pools that are managed in accordance with state law with the primary objectives of offering Participants safety, daily and next -day liquidity, and optimized returns. With the combined use of a conservative approach to evaluating cash flow needs and LAIF and California CLASS liquidity, the City will not have to li quidate securities at current market rates that are intended to be held for longer-term investment.
The table shows some of the key portfolio measures for the month.
Portfolio
Balance
Avg. Yield to Maturity Trends
March 2024 February 2024 March 2023
Investments $256,449,338 3.176% 3.182% 1.810%
LAIF $47,853,723 4.232% 4.122% 2.831%
California CLASS $97,009,278 5.421% 5.440% N/A
Bond proceeds are held and invested by a Trustee. The investment of these funds is governed by an investment policy approved by the City Council as a part of the governing documents for each specific bond issue. Deferred Compensation Plan funds are not included in the report since these funds are held and invested by the respective plan administrators based on t he direction of the participating employees. These funds are placed in a trust separate from City funds.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2024. Staff recommends this alternative as it accomplishes timely investment reporting.
2. Do not accept and file the Quarterly Investment Report and provide staff with additional direction. Staff does not recommend this alternative as it will not accomplish timely investment reporting.
FISCAL IMPACT
For additional information regarding the bond market, please see the attached Bond Market Review provided by Chandler Asset Management.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the agenda
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Annabelle Wang Launa Jimenez
Financial Operations Division Manager Chief Financial Officer
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
See the Discussion section above for details of how this action supports the City Council’s Strategic Priorities.
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_INVESTMENTREPORT_MARCH_2024.docx
Attachments: - 2024-03 - Cash and Investment Report Revised.pdf Final Approval
Date:
May 28, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
No Signature - Task assigned to Jane Halstead was completed by assistant Patty Rodriguez
Jane Halstead