San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association
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Meeting Name: BOARD OF RETIREMENT Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/4/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
348 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Live stream access: https://sbcera.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
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25-478 11. Action ItemAdopt SBCERA Resolution No. 2025-7 declaring results of the 2025 Board of Retirement election.   Not available Not available
25-480 12. RecognitionPresentation to Harry Hatch in recognition of his service as a Trustee on the Board of Retirement from 1995 through 2025.   Not available Not available
25-458 13. RecognitionRecognize the Communications Team for Receiving Communications Honors at PRSA Polaris Awards.   Not available Not available
25-476 14. Consent ItemApprove minutes of regular meeting conducted on November 6, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-354 15. Consent ItemApprove the Service-Connected Disability Retirement application of Adam Cortinas - San Bernardino County - District Attorney.   Not available Not available
25-453 16. Consent ItemApprove the Service-Connected Disability Retirement application of Mary Jean Higgins - San Bernardino County - Sheriff.   Not available Not available
25-459 17. Consent ItemDismiss with prejudice the appeal of the Disability Retirement Application of Ralph Noriega, Jr. - San Bernardino County - Sheriff, due to Applicant’s noncooperation to complete the Formal Hearing record pursuant to SBCERA Procedures for Disability Retirement Applications and Formal Hearing, Rule 33(c) and (k) - Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution.   Not available Not available
25-455 18. Consent ItemApprove the request to extend the employment of Ellen Hargrove from January 3, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in accordance with SBCERA Benefits Policy No. 032, Retirees Returning to Work. The request meets the policy criteria for extensions beyond the 18-month employment limit, based on the employer’s demonstration of extreme necessity and the time-limited scope of the assignment (limited duration).   Not available Not available
25-468 19. Consent ItemDeny the request to extend the employment of Ronald Ketcham from January 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027, in accordance with SBCERA Benefits Policy No. 032, “Retirees Returning to Work.” The request does not meet the policy criteria for extensions beyond the 18-month employment limit, as the employer has not demonstrated an extreme necessity or a time-limited operational need as required under the policy.   Not available Not available
25-462 110. Consent ItemDeny the request to extend the employment of Andrew Silva from January 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027, in accordance with SBCERA Benefits Policy No. 032, Retirees Returning to Work. The request does not meet the policy criteria for extensions beyond the 18-month employment limit, as the employer has not demonstrated an extreme necessity or a time-limited operational need as required under the policy.   Not available Not available
25-473 111. Consent ItemApprove the SBCERA Salary Schedule for All Employees effective December 27, 2025 (the pay period included January 1, 2026), reflecting a 3.6% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).   Not available Not available
25-475 112. Consent ItemApprove and adopt the 2026 Medical Advisor Panel and Hearing Officer Panel.   Not available Not available
25-484 113. Action ItemAction on Deferred Items from Consent, if any.   Not available Not available
25-474 114. Action ItemApprove and adopt one of two alternate amendments to SBCERA By-Laws Article II, Section 4 regarding the voting requirements for the SBCERA Board of Retirement.   Not available Not available
25-393.1 115. Action ItemApprove a €75 million commitment to Patria Co-Investment Partnership Fund I.   Not available Not available
25-433.1 116. Action ItemApprove the CY 2026 Investment Manager Due Diligence Schedule and Exception List.   Not available Not available
25-460 117. Action ItemApprove the remodel of SBCERA Suite 106 and additional tenant improvements and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute agreements with Pacific Tusk Builders and associated subcontractors in an amount not to exceed $682,190.   Not available Not available
25-419 118. Information ItemReport on the Budget vs Actual Review - For the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (as of September 30, 2025).   Not available Not available
25-425-1 119. Information ItemAnnual Comprehensive Financial Report, Independent Auditor’s Report, and other Required Communications for the year ended June 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-435.1 120. Information Item2025 Operational Due Diligence Report by Kreischer Miller.   Not available Not available
25-454 121. Information ItemCalendar Year 2026 Pensionable Compensation Limit for Tier 2 Members.   Not available Not available
25-477 122. Receive and FileReport on the Audit Committee meeting conducted on November 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-464 123. Receive and FileReport on the Investment Committee meeting conducted on November 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-471 124. Receive and FileService Retirements Approved by the Chief Executive Officer.   Not available Not available
25-481 125. Executive ReportChief Executive Officer.   Not available Not available
25-461 126. Executive ReportChief Counsel.   Not available Not available
25-465 127. Executive ReportChief Investment Officer.   Not available Not available
25-482 128. Trustees ReportReport by the Trustees concerning conferences and other meetings attended (as specified by Education & Training Policy No. 003 - “Trustee Travel and Expense Policy”).   Not available Not available
23-184.1 129. Closed SessionApprove and adopt the proposed findings and recommendations of the referee regarding the application for a Service-Connected Disability Retirement with Supplemental Retirement Allowance of Juanita Allen-Saleem - San Bernardino County - Probation.   Not available Not available
23-185.1 130. Closed SessionApprove and adopt the proposed findings and recommendations of the referee regarding the application for a Service-Connected Disability Retirement of Mark S. Martinez - San Bernardino County - Sheriff.   Not available Not available
25-483 131. Open SessionReport by Counsel on actions taken in Closed Session.   Not available Not available