SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

April 5, 2006 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:00 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER

President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.

II.   ROLL CALL

  1. Voting Members Present: Chris Manigault, Kristi Kimura, LaToya Jarrett, Matt Keipper, Dennis A. Kramer II, Brandon Clark, Khouloud Elmasri, Joanna Schaefer, Chris Calvert, Tyler Morgan, Karleen Thomas (tardy), Arlene Hady, Liz Ring, Michelle Adams (tardy), Carolyn Bohana, Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Garrett Hazelton, Sabrina Brown, Raymond Pita, Richard Pelayo (tardy), John Roberts (tardy), Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters (tardy), Samantha Spilka, Lydia Herzog, Tristan Osborn, Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy, Ben Fisher, Michelle Halimi, Crystal Brandán, David Flores, Velma Calvario, Amanda Venegas, Lindsay Stout, Jason Nguyen, Dr. David Ely.
  2. Voting Members Absent: Andrew Ly, Grizel Esparza, Dr. James Kitchen.
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Robyn Rubenstein for Dr. Darlene Willis, Dan Cornthwaite, Lauren Burns, Carol Valdez, Israel Alarid.
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Tracie Ugamoto, Lisa Doan, Katrina Reyes, Lina Nakashima, Alicia Sayadi.
  5. Visitors Present: Michael Tracy, Ally Estey, Josh Parolin, Scott Simpson, Brian Hamilton, Jeremy Ehrlich.

III.   MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 5, 2006.

KRAMER II/HALIMI                      CARRIED

It was moved and seconded to move the #CB S06-03 Resolution in Support of AB 2813 to an information item under X. Introduction of New Legislative Items.

JARRETT/ORTEGA                       CARRIED

IV.   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 29, 2006.

HALIMI/VENEGAS                       CARRIED

V.   PUBLIC COMMENT

  1. Ally Estey, Homecoming Queen - Ally invited Council representatives and their organizations to participate in Extreme Four Square: Bouncing for Books, a philanthropy to benefit San Diego City Schools.
  2. Josh Parolin - Josh spoke briefly about the Invisible Children Campain. There will be various film screenings on campus, and a “Global Night Commute” on April 29.

VI.   SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

NONE

VII.   APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments of:

Bobbi Apostolos to the College Community Project Area Committee

Sara Busick to the Academic Advising Center Advisory Board

BROWN/HADY                             CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

VIII.   ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)

    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).

    KRAMER II/GLORY                           CARRIED (7 abstentions)

    It was moved and seconded to give Daniel Goldberg two reprimands for violation sections 4.06 and 4.02

    KRAMER II/BROWN

    It was moved and seconded to separate the two reprimands.

    ADAMS/ELMASRI                            CARRIED

    It was moved and seconded to reprimand Daniel Goldberg for violation of section 4.06.

    GLORY/KRAMER II                           CARRIED (29-0-5)

    It was moved and seconded to reprimand Daniel Goldberg for violation of section 4.02.

    BROWN/SCHAEFFER                       CARRIED

    It was moved and seconded to move to previous question

    BROWN/PITA                                  CARRIED (2 abstentions)

    It was moved and seconded to reprimand candidates Matt Keipper, Andrew Roy, Amanda Venagas and Brian Hamilton (listed in the attached memo), for the utilization of MySpace.

    ELMASRI/KIMURA                           CARRIED (28-1-7)

  2. General Consent Report: (Information)
  3. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments: (Information)
    1. #BA S06-01 FINANCE BOARD CHARTER CHANGES (pp. 25-28)
    2. #BA S06-02 LAST CHANCE PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES (pp. 29-32)
    3. #BA S06-03 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS BOARD CHARTER CHANGES (pp. 33-35)
    4. #BA S06-04 UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS BOARD CHARTER CHANGES (pp. 36-38)
    5. #BA S06-05 CODE OF ETHICS CHANGES (pp. 39-40)
    6. #BA S06-06 CABINET CODE CHANGES (pp. 41)
    7. #BA S06-07 SHAB CHARTER REVISED (pp. 42-45)
    8. #BA S06-08 ELECTIONS CODE MODERNIZATION AND CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2006 (pp.46-47)

IX.   CLOSED SESSION

NONE

X.   INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

CB S06-03 Resolution in Support of AB 2813: (1st Reading)

XI.   EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDA1TIONS

  1. President: Chris reported on the following:
    1. The Provost’s Review is upcoming. Please provide accurate and detailed feedback.
    2. There will be two President’s Council meetings this Tuesday at 10am and 7pm.
    3. There will be an upcoming meeting regarding AS oversight of the Cross Cultural Center.
  2. Executive Vice President: Kristi reported the following:
    1. There were 41 office space applications although some organizations have yet to attend an orientation.
    2. Kristi asked the Awards Subcommittee to pick up packets for the Aztec Achievement Awards.
    3. Please submit photos for the slide show at the Aztec Achievement Awards.
  3. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya had no report.
  4. Vice President of Finance: Matt reported the following:
    1. Finance Board deliberations will take place next Friday.        
    2. Hearings will take place next week, A.Ch.A., and AB Samahan still need to schedule hearings.
  5. Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis reported the following:
    1. Dennis attended the Capital Campaign and he will make a presentation to Council either next week or the week after.
  6. President Pro Tempore: Michelle reported on the following:
    1. Annual reports are due from organizations by April 13 at 4pm
    2. Cultural programming requirements are due on April 14 at 4pm.
  7. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
  8. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported the following:
    1. The Senate will meet next week.
    2. There is a CFAC meeting on Friday.

XII.   REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

  1. Velma Calvario- NASA:
    1. The 35th Annual SDSU Contest Pow Wow will be held April 15-16, outdoors along the Campanile Walkway, and admission is free. Volunteers are needed for both days. Contact Velma for more info.
  2. Lindsay Stout-RHA:
    1. There will be two blood drives next week. On April 11, from 12-5:30pm at the Tula, and on April 12, from 12-5:30 at the Cholula.
    2. Check out the Invisible Children’s website! www.invisiblechildren.com.
  3. David Flores-M.E.Ch.A.:
    1. Zapata March on Saturday April 8!
    2. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 3:30 in Adams Humanities 2801.
  4. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
    1. The Big Gay BBQ is today from 5:30-8:30pm at Scripps Cottage.
    2. Our next meeting is April 12, at 7pm in Calmecac.
  5. Ben Fisher- International Student Center:
    1. There is a Coffee Hour this Friday in the ISC at 12pm, a meeting will follow at 2pm.
  6. Lydia Herzog-APSA:
    1. Next Friday, April 14, is APSA’s Fashion Talent Show in Montezuma Hall! Doors open at 6:30 and it starts at 7pm! Please Come! We hope to see you all there!

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

ELMASRI/VENEGAS                     CARRIED

President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 6:07 pm.

APPROVED BY:                            PREPARED BY:


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Chris Manigault,                          Hilary Hartley,
President                                    Council Secretary

           

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