Board of Administration Agenda - May 18, 2026

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.

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Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2026

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 Government Code section 11123.2 (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 222, § 1), Board members may participate remotely via teleconference

Open Session

9:00 a.m.

Or upon adjournment of the Pension & Health Benefits Committee meeting – Whichever is later

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

Closed Session

9:00 a.m.

Upon Adjournment or Recess of Open Session (Government Code sections 11126(c)(17) and (e))

1. Item
   1. Private Markets Investments Strategic Discussion

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
   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 May 18, 2026, Board of Administration Timed Agenda (PDF)
      2. Approval of April 14, 2026, Board of Administration Meeting Minutes (PDF)
      3. Board Travel Approvals (PDF)
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
         2. Attachment 2 (PDF)
   6. Information Consent Items – Theresa Taylor
      1. Board Meeting Calendar (PDF)
      2. Draft Agenda for June 17, 2026, Board of Administration Meeting (PDF)
      3. General Counsel’s Report (PDF)
      4. Communications and Stakeholder Relations (PDF)
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
         2. Attachment 2 (PDF)
   7. Committee Reports and Actions
      1. Investment Committee (Verbal) – Kevin Palkki
      2. Pension & Health Benefits Committee (Verbal) – Ramon Rubalcava
      3. Finance & Administration Committee (Verbal) – Lisa Middleton
      4. Performance, Compensation & Talent Management Committee (Verbal) – Kevin Palkki
      5. Risk & Audit Committee (Verbal) – David Miller
      6. Board Governance Committee (Verbal) – David Miller
   8. Action Agenda Items
      1. Senate Bill 1319 (Durazo) - Public Records Act and Alternative Investment Vehicles (PDF)
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
   9. Information Agenda Items
      1. State and Federal Legislation Update (PDF) – Danny Brown
         1. Attachment 1 (PDF)
      2. Summary of Board Direction – Marcie Frost
      3. 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 April 14, 2026, Board of Administration Closed Session Meeting Minutes
   3. Litigation Matters – Renee Salazar
      1. Granda v. CalPERS (Eastern District of California Case No.: 2:21-CV-01256)
      2. General Counsel’s Update on Pending Litigation

Open Session

Upon adjournment of Closed Session

1. Item
   1. Adjournment of Meeting