I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Chris Manigault, Kristi Kimura, LaToya Jarrett, Matt Keipper, Dennis A. Kramer II, Khouloud Elmasri, Joanna Schaefer, Chris Calvert (tardy), Andrew Ly, Tyler Morgan, Karleen Thomas (tardy), Arlene Hady, Liz Ring, Michelle Adams, Carolyn Bohana, Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Sabrina Brown, Richard Pelayo (tardy), John Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters, Samantha Spilka, Tristan Osborn, Lydia Herzog, Grisel Esparza, Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy, Ben Fisher, Michelle Halimi, Crystal Brandán, David Flores (left early), Velma Calvario, Amanda Venegas, Lindsay Stout, Jason Nguyen, Robyn Rubenstein, Dr. David Ely.
B. Voting Members Absent: Bennett Ball, Dr. James Kitchen.
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite, Scott Simpson, Lauren Burns, Raymond Pita, Carol Valdez, Tracie Ugamoto.
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. Darlene Willis, Lisa Doan, Melissa Mae Medina, Astrid Machado, Katrina Reyes, Lina Nakashima, Israel Alarid, Alicia Sayadi.
E. Visitors Present: Michael Tracy, Steven Delizo, Chief John Browning, Debbie Richeson, Lynn Cacha, Omar Ramos, Jennifer Esquivel-Parker, Kevin Waldick, Tina Reyna, Travis Nicols.
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of February 1, 2006, with the additions of
Action item D section VII, Items for Consideration, the allocation of Associated Students
resources for the March 8-9, 2006 referendum, and a 3:45 time certain for a Y-Friendz program
presentation.
KRAMER II/KEIPPER CARRIED
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 25, 2006.
KEIPPER/DESANTIS CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Steven Delizo, Cross Cultural Center- Steven reminded council members of the upcoming “Intercultural Symposium, Bridging our Differences.” He asked Council members to apply by Friday.
B. Kevin Waldick, Mission Bay Aquatic Center- Kevin informed Council members of the lease renewal process for the Mission Bay Aquatic Center. He asked Council members to attend a special hearing of the Mission Bay Park Committee on Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm at the Mission Bay Room of the Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay, and voice their support for the lease renewal. Kevin addressed questions from the audience.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Chief John Browning, University Police, Public Safety Update- Chief Browning thanked AS Council for the warm welcome and expressed his happiness to be at San Diego State University. Chief Browning extended a welcome to AS Council members and students at large to visit him. Chief Browning also introduced Debbie Richeson and their plan for a revamped escort service. The new escort service would entail Public Safety officers walking students to locations from 5pm to 11pm.
B. Matt Keipper, Vice President of Finance, Second Quarter AS Financial Report- Matt gave a presentation of the AS second quarter finances. He accepted questions from Council.
C. LaToya Jarrett, Vice President of External Affairs, Tina Reyna and Travis Nicols, Y-Friendz- Tina and Travis gave an overview of the Y-Friendz program and asked AS Council to inform their constituencies of the program. Y-Friendz is a mentoring program pairing children with incarcerated parents with positive role models. Tina and Travis offered to present to other student organizations.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached. Additionally, Kristi verbally added Scott Simpson to Elections Committee.
BROWN/HADY CARRIED
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
KRAMER II/KEIPPER CARRIED
As point of privilege, Action items A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, and B from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee meeting were separated from the General Consent Agenda.
It was moved and seconded to approve Action item A.1.
KIMURA/GLORY CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
It was moved and seconded to approve Action item A.2. from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee meeting with the friendly amendment that the language be changed from “all computers” to “all campus owned public access computers.”
HALIMI/KRAMER II CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
It was moved and seconded to table action item A.3. from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee Meeting until the February 8, 2006 Council meeting.
ELMASRI/KRAMER II CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
It was moved and seconded to approve action item A. 4 from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee Meeting.
KRAMER II/HALIMI
It was moved and seconded to amend that stickers will appear on Starbucks sleeves, at the Aztec Center Starbucks until close of business on March 7.
KRAMER II/KEIPPER CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
It was moved and seconded to table action items A.3 and A.4 from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee Meeting, and return them for discussion to the Aztec Center Referendum Marketing Committee
ROBERTS/MORGAN
It was moved and seconded to amend the motion to table action items A.3 and A.4 from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee Meeting and return them to Elections Committee for further review.
KRAMER II/HALIMI CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to approve action item B from the January 26, 2006 Elections Committee Meeting to approve voter ballot instructions for the Advisory Student Fee Referendum with the note that the button will read “submit.”
MORGAN/VENEGAS CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Election of one member to the Executive Committee (Action):
It was moved and seconded to open nominations.
KRAMER II/DESANTIS CARRIED
The following members were nominated for Executive Committee.
Joaquin Ortega
It was moved and seconded to close nominations.
ROBERTS/KEIPPER CARRIED
Joaquin Ortega was elected to Executive Committee.
D. Allocation of Associated Students Resources for the Aztec Center Referendum (Action):
It was moved and seconded to approve the Associated Director’s Report and Recommendations.
VENEGAS/KRAMER II CARRIED
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: NONE
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: Chris referred to his written report.
B. Executive Vice President: Kristi referred to her written report.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya reported on the following:
1. She went to a CSU Board of Trustees meeting. The California Faculty Association expressed their displeasure with faculty pay. The Board also passed a resolution on homophobia and transphobia, asking to create LGBT centers on all campuses.
2. CSSA voted to allocate funding from their reserves for on campus organizers.
3. The CSSA parking resolution is being revised.
4. EAB alerts will be posted on the AS website soon.
D. Vice President of Finance: Matt reported on the following:
1. He thanked applicants for Finance Board. He is in the process of interviewing and reviewing placement.
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis referred to his written report.
F. President Pro Tempore: Michelle reported on the following:
1. Please look over last chance alternatives guidelines and provide feedback.
H. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report.
I. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported the following:
1. President Weber will be at the next Senate meeting.
J. University President’s Designee: Robyn Rubenstein reported on the following:
1. Please sign up for the Chalk Art Competition that will be part of SDSU Month.
2. Quest for the Best applications are now available online.
3. Explore SDSU Day will take place on April 8, 2006, please register your organization for tabling.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Ben Fisher- International Student Association:
1. There will be a Spanish Coffee Hour this Friday at 12pm. A meeting will follow at 2pm.
2. The ISA is also going ice skating on Friday. See Ben for details.
B. Velma Calvario-N.A.S.A..:
1. N.A.S.A. has meetings on Thursdays at 3:30pm in Career Services.
C. Carolyn Bohana-College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts:
1. The PSFA Diplomats had their first meeting today and we had an amazing turnout. We will be alternating meetings every other Wednesday with PSFA Council, and new members are always welcome.
2. Our first event will be a tribute to Assistant Dean Carole Robascotti, held in Montezuma Hall, on February 9, from 4:30-10:30. All who know Assistant Dean Robascotti are encouraged to attend.
D. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. LGBTSU will meet tonight at 7pm in the Presidential Suite.
E. Amanda Venegas- Panhellenic Association:
1. Panhellenic Rush will be taking place February 3-4.
F. Michelle Halimi-Jewish Student Union:
1. Not Quite Kosher Film Festival: This film festival will open your eyes through humor and music to ancient tradition, politics and so much more! The event will take place on February 6, 9 and 12. Free Food!
2. Game Night on Wednesday February, 8: We’re going to the Aztec Basketball game. Come join us!
G Karleen Thomas- College of Education:
1. We are still looking for a representative to fill the vacant seat. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 8, 2006 in Aztlan, Lower Aztec Center.
H. Joanna Schaefer- College of Arts and Letters:
1. We have CAL Vice President, Vice President of Finance, and representative seats open. Nominations and elections will be held on Monday February 6, at 12pm.
2. Progress is being made on building a relationship with the College of Arts and Letter’s Deans Office. Hopefully by the end of the semester our College Council and our College will be more connected.
I. Lindsay Stout-Residence Hall Association.
1. Meetings are now at 5pm on Mondays in the Tula Community Center.
2. There will be an Open Mic Night at Aztec Center Starbucks at 7pm on February 15.
3. We are working on our leadership conference, which will take place in the next few weeks.
4. We are preparing for a “No Frills” Conference in Reno.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
ELMASRI/ROBERTS CARRIED
President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 5:34 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Chris Manigault Hilary Hartley
President Council Secretary
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