I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Chris Manigault, Kristi Kimura, LaToya Jarrett, Matt Keipper, Dennis A. Kramer II, Brandon Clark, Khouloud Elmasri, Joanna Schaefer, Chris Calvert (left early), Andrew Ly, Tyler Morgan, Karleen Thomas (tardy), Arlene Hady, Liz Ring, Michelle Adams, Carolyn Bohana, Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Garrett Hazelton, Raymond Pita, Richard Pelayo, John Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters, Samantha Spilka, Lydia Herzog, Tristan Osborn, Grizel Esparza, Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy (tardy), Ben Fisher, Crystal Brandán, David Flores, Velma Calvario (tardy), Lindsay Stout, Dr. James Kitchen (left early), Dr. David Ely (left early).
B. Voting Members Absent: Sabrina Brown, Michelle Halimi, Amanda Venegas, Jason Nguyen.
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. Darlene Willis (left early), Dan Cornthwaite, Lisa Doan, Carol Valdez.
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Tracie Ugamoto, Lauren Burns, Katrina Reyes, Lina Nakashima, Israel Alarid, Alicia Sayadi.
E. Visitors Present: Robyn Rubenstein, Michael Tracy, Chief John Browning, Bobbi Jane Apostolos, Erica Klein, Lynn Cacha, John Ly, Brian Hamilton, Ryan Kleinvachter, Raven Tyson, Tommy Ishida, Bob “Hubba Jubba” Moss.
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 12, 2006.
PITA/ROBERTS CARRIED
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from April 5, 2006.
KRAMER II/GLORY CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Bobbi Jane Apostolos – Bobbi Jane informed Council of External Affairs Board idea to place as
many students on San Diego City Boards and Committees as possible. She asked Council
members to inform their respective organizations and councils.
B. Chief John Browning, University Police- Chief Browning thanked Council for all of their
support for Public Safety and wished the newly elected board members well. Chief Browning
also asked students to pay attention to their surroundings and report suspicious activity.
C. Tommy Ishida, University Advancement- Tommy informed Council members of the Kyoto
Laureate Symposium. She distributed materials and asked Council members to inform their respective organizations.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Bob “Hubba Jubba” Moss- Bob lectured on the importance of laughter and enthusiasm.
Council participated in several activities to realize the importance of laughing, and enthusiasm in the workplace and in leadership roles.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached.
KEIPPER/DESANTIS CARRIED
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
HADY/SCHAEFER CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments (Action)
1. #BA S06-01 FINANCE BOARD CHARTER CHANGES
It was moved and seconded to approve #BA S06-01 FINANCE BOARD CHARTER
CHANGES.
GLORY/KRAMER II CARRIED
2. #BA S06-02 LAST CHANCE PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES
It was moved and seconded to approve #BA S06-02 LAST CHANCE PARTICIPATION
ALTERNATIVES.
SCHAEFER/STOUT CARRIED
3. #BA S06-03 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS BOARD CHARTER CHANGES
It was moved and seconded to approve #BA S06-04 UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS BOARD
CHARTER CHANGES.
KRAMER II/GLORY CARRIED
4. #BA S06-04 UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS BOARD CHARTER CHANGES
It was moved and seconded to approve #BA S06-04 UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS BOARD
CHARTER CHANGES.
GLORY/KIMURA CARRIED
5. #BA S06-05 CODE OF ETHICS CHANGES
It was moved and seconded to approve #BA S06-05 CODE OF ETHICS CHANGES.
KRAMER II/KEIPPER CARRIED
6. #BA S06-06 CABINET CODE CHANGES
It was moved and seconded #BA S06-06 CABINET CODE CHANGES.
KRAMER II/HADY CARRIED
7. #BA S06-07 SHAB CHARTER REVISED
DESANTIS/ROBETS CARRIED
8. #BA S06-08 ELECTIONS CODE MODERNIZATION AND CLARIFICATION ACT OF
2006
It was moved and seconded to approve #BA S06-08 ELECTIONS CODE MODERNIZATION AND CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2006.
KRAMER II/GLORY
It was moved and seconded to delete the language “The acceptable time frame to remove offensive content from pages shall be determined by the Elections Committee,” from section 1. d.
CALVERT/ROBERTS FAILED (4-22-8)
It was moved and seconded to move to previous question.
ELMASRI/KRAMER II CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to postpone action on #BA S06-08 ELECTIONS CODE MODERNIZATION AND CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2006 until next week.
KEIPPER/FLORES CARRIED (1 abstention)
D. Student Union Renovation and Expansion Project Planning Outline (Action)
It was moved and seconded to postpone action on the Student Union Renovation and Expansion Project Planning Outline until next week.
ROBERTS/GLORY CARRIED
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A. #CB S06-03 A Resolution in Support of AB 2813(2nd Reading)
It was moved and seconded to postpone the second reading until next week.
ROBERTS/GLORY CARRIED
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDA1TIONS:
A. President: Chris reported on the following:
1. Please examine the A-G handout. If you have any questions or concerns please let Chris know.
2. Next week, Dan, Dr. Kitchen, Sally Roush and Chris will be meeting to discuss about the Cross-Cultural Center as well as a statement of principles with Business and Financial Affairs and Student Affairs.
3. Chris has completed the transition report for the excs and they will be filling these out starting next week.
B. Executive Vice President: Kristi reported on the following:
1. Aztec Center Office Space subcommittee will be meeting this Friday, April 14 at 9 am to
discuss office space allocations for the 2006-2007 academic year. The Facilities Board
will be hearing appeals on May 1 and will be taking action on the Office Space
recommendations on May 8 in order to bring the final office space allocations to the last
AS Council Meeting on May 10.
2. The AS Finals Study Lounge will be beginning on Monday, May 8 in Casa Real until the
last day of finals. Casa Real will be open daily from 8 am- 2pm. Once again, Red Bull
will be sponsoring our study lounge. Scantrons and pencils will also be distributed at
various times throughout the day.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya had no report.
D. Vice President of Finance: Matt referred to his written report (attached).
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis had no report.
F. President Pro Tempore: Joanna reported the following on Michelle’s behalf:
1. Annual reports are due from organizations by April 13 at 4pm
2. Cultural programming requirements are due on April 14 at 4pm.
G. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported on the following:
1. Senate elections for 2006/07 are progressing.
2. The Senate met April 11.
a. CSU Executive Vice Chancellor Gary Reichard (appointed January 2006)
spoke to the Senate.
1. He has observed that the CSU is gaining respect, noting among the
reasons for this the CSU's involvement in early assessment programs in high schools.
2. He stated that his academic values include the importance of making decisions collectively and access with quality, and in reference to the recently approved fee increase to expand student union facilities, is impressed by students' willingness to tax themselves to invest in the university.
b. Chair of International Program Council Sweedler announced a new program to support graduate students conducting research in the international arena.
c. The Senate approved a change in registration priorities to ensure that senior transfer students have sufficient time to undergo degree evaluation, attend orientation, and receive advising prior to registering.
I. University President’s Designee: Dr. Darlene Willis reported on the following:
1. Quest for the Best winners have been announced. Please find below a list of the recipients and their Faculty/Staff honorees.
Student Winner
Faculty/Staff Honoree
Erin Marie Bala
Dr. Jung Min Choi
Christina Alicia Campbell
Dr. Joseph Price
Brittany Fenison
Peter Cirino
Erin Michelle Hogeboom
Michael Minjares
Alice Wanshin Hsieh
Barbara Huntington
Angela Marie Martel
Dr. Jung Min Choi
R. Zachary McDonald
Maureen Gibbins Paolini
Joanrae Villanueva Miller
Maggie Shoya
Joaquin Santiago Ortega
Dr. Jung Min Choi
Linda Eva Rangel
Julie Sullivan
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Lydia Herzog- APSA:
1. Just a reminder, the Fashion Talent Show is this Friday, April 14! Doors open at 6:30pm.
I hope to see you all there!
B. Lindsay Stout-RHA:
1. Open Mic Night next Wednesday April 19, 2006, from 7 to 9pm in the Aztec Center Starbucks.
2. Go see the Invisible Children film!
C. Raymond Pita-Student Health Advisory Board.:
1. The Liver Walk is on May 6, at 7:30 am in the San Diego Zoo. To sign up go to www.liverfoundation.org/sandiego/walk and register with Team SDSU.
D. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. There will be a meeting today April 12, 2006 at 7pm in Calmecac.
2. The LGBTSU/RC’s Raibow flag was stolen from Aztec Center. “You can take our flag, but you can’t take our PRIDE!”
E. Raymond Pita- College of Sciences:
1. Elections are next Wedneday, April 19.
F. Joaquin Ortega-Honors Council:
1. Honors Council will be hosting a journalism discussion on April 29 in Council Chambers.
2. Honors Council will be hosting area students from Granger Middle School on May 12.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
STOUT/HERZOG CARRIED
President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 6:17 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Chris Manigault Hilary Hartley
President Council Secretary
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