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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 21, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: C. Jeannie Fortune, Interim Director of Finance & Management Services
Department: Finance & Management Services
Subject: Investment Portfolio Report for October 2025 (All Wards) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for October 2025.
City Manager’s Comments:
No Comment
Executive Summary
This action is to receive and file the Investment Portfolio for the month of October 2025.
This is regular business of the Mayor and City Council ensuring that City investments are in compliance with the Mayor and Council approved Investment Policy.
Background
The City’s Statement of Investment Policy requires that a monthly Investment Portfolio Report be prepared and submitted to the Mayor and City Council. Section III, Chapter N of the City’s approved 2025-26 Investment Policy reads as follows, “The Director of Finance shall submit to the City Council, on a monthly basis, a report summarizing the individual transactions executed within the month.” The Director of Finance will prepare, review, and present the City’s Investment Portfolio Report and confirm that the portfolio complies with the City’s Investment Policy.
On September 3, 2025 the Mayor and City Council were informed that the City has chosen to engage the services of outside professionals for evaluation and advice regarding the City’s investment program. After seeking quotes for fiduciary consulting services, and based on qualifications, investment strategy, compliance record, reporting capabilities, and fees, the Shuster Advisory Group was awarded the professional services agreement to be the City’s fiduciary consultant. 2 9
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Discussion
The Investment Portfolio Report provides a synopsis of investment activity for the City’s investment portfolio for the month ending October 31, 2025. This month represented the transition from Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon acting as the City’s fiduciary trustees, and engaging Shuster Advisory Group as the City’s consultant.
The City’s Investment Portfolio complies with California Government Code section 53601; and, there is sufficient cash flow from a combination of liquid and maturing securities, bank deposits, and income to meet the City’s expenditure requirements.
Par Market BookInvestments
Value Value Value
% of
Portfolio
% per
City
Policy
Treasury $94,500,000 94,250,359 $93,836,237 30.14% no cap Local Agency
Investment Fund (LAIF) $85,804,817 85,804,817 $85,305,670 27.40% 24.09% Asset-Backed & CMO
securities $45,125,000 44,651,194 $46,077,515 14.80% 20.00% Agency Securities $44,000,000 43,461,534 $43,275,504 13.90% no cap Money Market Funds
(Wells Fargo) $33,052,849 33,052,849 $32,845,796 10.55% 20.00% Cash $6,803,014 6,803,014 $5,479,488 1.76% no cap
Supranationals $4,000,000 4,017,163 $4,016,216 1.29% 30.00% Certificates of Deposit $500,000 488,537 $498,135 0.16% 30.00% TOTAL Investments 313,785,681 312,529,466 $311,334,563 100.00% T reasury
30.1%
Local A gency Investment
F und (LA IF )
27.4%
Corporate B onds
14.8%
A gency S ecurities
13.9%
M oney M arket F unds
10.6%
Cash
1.8%
S upranational
1.3%
Certificates of Deposit
0.2%
% of P ortfolio
T reasury Local A gency Investment F und (LA IF )Corporate B onds A g ency S ecurities Money Market F unds Cash
S upranational Certificates of Deposit
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Description of Investment Type:
US Treasury instruments – these include United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest. There is no limitation as to the percentage of the City's portfolio that may be invested in this category (no cap). The current book value is $93.8m (30.1%). State local Agency investment Fund (LAIF) – a State program created by statute that offers local agencies the opportunity to participate in a major portfolio using the investment expertise of the State Treasurer’s office. The City policy states that the maximum investment amount permitted by California state law regular LAIF accounts is $75m or 24.1% of total investments. Current value: $85.3m (27.4%).
Asset-Backed securities & Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) - these include a mortgage passthrough security, collateralized mortgage obligation, mortgage-backed or other pay-through bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable passthrough certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less as measured by Weighted-Average Life (WAL). No more than 20% of the market value of the City's investment portfolio shall be invested in this category ($311m x 20% = $62.3m). Current value: $46.1m (14.8%).
Federal Agency securities – these include the purchase of debt securities issued by either a U.S. federal agency (such as Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Small business Administration (SBA), Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) – “Ginnie Mae,” or a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). There is no maximum amount (cap) in the City policy for investing in federal agency issues coupons. Current investment: $43.3m (13.9%). Money Market Funds – type of mutual funds that invest in highly, liquid, short- term debt securities, which typically include Treasury bills, municipal bonds, and tax-exempt commercial paper. The City policy states that the maximum investment amount permitted is 20% of the City’s portfolio ($311m x 20% = $62.3m). Current value: $32.8m (10.5%).
Cash – Liquid cash received from investment maturities or interest within the Bond Portfolio. There is no maximum amount in the City policy. Current investment: $5.5m (1.76%).
Supranationals – a debt security issued by a supranational entity, an organization formed by two or more governments to promote economic 2 9
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development for member countries (ex. World Bank or European Investment Bank).
These organizations issue bonds to fund operations and development projects, with the expectation of repayment from operational revenue. The City policy states that the maximum investment amount permitted is up to 10% of the City’s portfolio ($311m x 10% = $31.1m). Current value: $4m (1.29%).
Certificates of Deposit – negotiable certificates of deposit offered by nationally or state-chartered banks and credit unions offering a fixed interest rate for a specific period of time (guaranteed interest rate). The City policy states that the maximum investment amount permitted is up to 30% of the City’s portfolio ($311m x 30% = $93.4m). Current value: $498.1k (0.16%).
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The acceptance and filing of the attached Investment Portfolio Report aligns with Key Target No. 1: Improved Operational & Financial Capacity by implementing, maintaining, and updating a fiscal accountability plan.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the monthly investment report.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for September 2025.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Investment Portfolio Management Summary Report Oct2025 Attachment 2 FY2025-26 Adopted Investment Policy Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
N/A
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager