SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

March 1, 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

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

III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of March 1, 2006, with the addition of VIII. Items for Consideration, Item C. Proposed SDSU Children’s Center Department of Education Uniform Complaint Procedure.

KRAMER II/DESANTIS CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 15, 2006.

VENEGAS/HADY CARRIED

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

David Flores - David passed out flyers regarding the Hyatt Hotel protest tomorrow. He asked Council members to join him. The will be leaving from the Zura turnaround at 4pm.

VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Chief John Browning, University Police, Public Safety Update - Chief Browning reported that nothing eventful had occurred over the last week. He did say that many people used the trolley to go to various Mardi Gras celebrations.

VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached.

KRAMER II/HADY CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

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

KRAMER II/HALIMI CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
General Consent Report: (Information)
Proposed SDSU Children’s Center Department of Education Uniform Complaint Procedure: (Action)

It was moved and seconded to approve the Proposed SDSU Children’s Center Department of Education Uniform Complaint Procedure.

KRAMER II/HADY CARRIED
Election of One Member to Executive Committee: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to open nominations.

KEIPPER/SCHAEFFER

The following Council members were nominated for election:

Raymond Pita

It was moved and seconded to close nominations.

ORTEGA/KRAMER II CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

Raymond Pita was elected to the Executive Committee.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

NONE

X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

#CB S06-01: A Resolution Representing the Student Response to the Proposed Budget for the 2006-2007 Academic Year: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve #CB S06-01: A Resolution Representing the Student Response to the Proposed Budget for the 2006-2007 Academic Year.

KRAMER II/HALIMI CARRIED (1 abstention)
#CB S06-02: A Resolution Supporting the Renovation/Expansion of Student Union
Facilities at SDSU Information: (2nd Reading)

It was moved and seconded to move #CB S06-02: A Resolution Supporting the Renovation/Expansion of Student Union Facilities at SDSU to an action item.

ORTEGA/HALIMI                             CARRIED

It was moved and seconded to move to previous question.

PETERS/VENEGAS                           CARRIED (1 abstention, 1 nay)

It was moved and seconded to approve #CB S06-02: A Resolution Supporting the Renovation/Expansion of Student Union Facilities at SDSU.

KRAMER II/PITA                              CARRIED (1 nay)

XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

President: Chris reported on the following:
1. President Weber’s Diversity Gala is this weekend.
2. CHESS conference is this weekend.
3. Chris will give Paseo updates at future meetings. As of right now, the project has not progressed.
4. President’s Cabinet is planning a Culture Week
Executive Vice President: Kristi reported on the following:
1. Office space applications are due on March 30, at 4pm.
2. Graduating Seniors will be presenting at the Aztec Achievement Awards
Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya referred to her written report.
Vice President of Finance: Matt reported on the following:
1. He asked non-managed programs to please turn in their budgets
Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis reported on the following:
1. Please sign up for the Good Neighbor Program.
2. He will present the General Education Survey at the next Senate meeting.
3. Please participate in the letter writing campaign for the Mission Bay Aquatic Center
President Pro Tempore: Michelle reported on the following:
1. Bylaw Amendments are due on March 8th.
2. Annual reports are due from organizations by April 13.
3. The second portion of requirements are due on April 14
Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported the following:
1. The Senate is forming a sub-committee regarding Academic Freedom.
University President’s Designee: Dr. Darlene Willis reported on the following:
1. The Cross Cultural Center is now open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 6pm, and will be open until 7pm on Wednesday.
2. The on campus recognition process for clubs and organizations has begun.
3. We received around 50 applications for Quest for the Best.
4. Members from the Center for Community Based Service Learning Advisory Board will be leaving on March 11 to participate in a Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
5. Today is Super Services Wednesday. Please utilize the services that are available.
6. The Student Academic Success Center is now open for tutoring
Referendum Marketing Committee Chair: Joaquin referred to his written report (attached).

XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

Karleen Thomas- Education:
1. Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 8, from 1-2pm in Aztlan, Lower Aztec Center.
2. This weekend two of our council members will attend a California Teachers Association (CTA) Conference in Newport Beach. This conference will deal with Equality and Humans Rights Issues
Joanna Schaefer-CAL Council:
1. Meeting on Monday at 12pm in Lower Aztec Center! Be there!
Andrew Roy-IFC:
1. Lambda Chi Alpha is holding a “Fashion for a Cause” event, next Thursday, March 9. Tickets are $7 and are available at the ticket office. Proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital.
2. IFC will hold elections next week.
Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. STI/HIV/AIDS Prevention Presentation tonight! We will have a speaker informing us how to be safe!
Amanda Venegas- Panhellenic Association:
1. Get excited for Safe Spring Break Week, sponsored by GAMMA (Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol).
Michelle Halimi-Jewish Student Union:
1. Mitzvah Day is this Sunday. Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, Beach Clean-Up, and much more! This is an all day Community Service event. Please email Michelle for more info!
Velma Calvario- N.A.S.A.:
1. On April 15 and 16 N.A.S.A. will hold their annual Pow Wow on Centennial Walkway.
David Flores- M.E.Ch.A.:
1. Meetings are on 3:30, Tuesdays in Adams Humanities 2108.
2. Hyatt mass rally is on Thursday at 5.
3. Thank you to Yuli for coming to AS Council

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

KRAMER II/VENEGAS CARRIED

President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 4:45pm.

APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:

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Chris Manigault, Hilary Hartley,
President Council Secretary