SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

April 16, 2008 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

President James Poet called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Voting Members Present: James Poet, Jameson DeSantis, Jeremy Ehrlich, Justin Motika, Michael Matthews, Natalie Colli, Grant Garske, Daniel Osztreicher, Lisa Doan, Ignacio Prado, Tim Velasquez, Tyler Wilson, Gloria Morales, Joy Salvatin (left early), Joyce Byun, Liz Ring, Haley Anderson, Deena Betcher, Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo, Dawn Hinkle, Eric Wacenske, Jason Witt, Katherine Hunt, Julius Alejandro, Gina Aldape, Giovanna Tabares, Alexander Jarman, Jason Delodovici, Andrew Byrns (left early), Alexi Biener, Erika Cueva, Bryan Morelock, Julia Rosenberg, Megan McCoy, Veronica Vences (left early)
Voting Members Absent: Ed SanFilippo, Gabriel Ruiz, Olivera Plamenac, Rosa Moreno, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. James Kitchen, Michelle Adams, Dan Cornthwaite, Arlene Hady
Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Max Hewitt, Jd Banks, Ian Bevan
Visitors Present: Alanna Berman, Dea Roesdha

III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 16, 2008.

MCCOY/PRADO CARRIED

James Poet suggested that Item C. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments be covered first when going over Items for Consideration.

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from April 9, 2008.

GARSKE/DELIZO CARRIED by ACCLAMMATION

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

Avery Ryder, San Diego Mesa College Associated Student Government: Avery spoke about the upcoming Higher Education Rally for the state of California on April 21st. He stated the importance of the event and encouraged everyone to participate.

VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Public Safety Update – John Browning, Chief of SDSU Police Department: Chief Browning mentioned they are moving forward with crime-mapping. It has been relatively quiet lately on campus. They have added four more police officers for a total of twenty-nine on his staff. Chief Browning also answered questions from Council members.

VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations List, as attached.

DELIZO/COLLI CARRIED

James Poet added Ed SanFilippo to the resignation of Executive Committee and AS Council. The Appointments and Resignations List was approved as amended.

VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

General Consent Agenda: (Action)
1. It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
  PRADO/DELIZO CARRIED
General Consent Report: (Information)
Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments: (Action)
1. BA S08-01 Elections Code:
  It was moved and seconded to approve the Elections Code, as attached.
  GARSKE/MORELOCK CARRIED
2. BA S08-02 Cultural Arts & Special Events Board Charter:
  It was moved and seconded to approve the Cultural Arts & Special Events Board Charter, as attached.
  WILSON/ALEJANDRO CARRIED
3. BA S08-03 Student Health Advisory Board Charter:
  It was moved and seconded to approve the Student Health Advisory Board Charter, as attached.
  DELIZO/KLOTZ CARRIED
4. BA S08-04 Green Love Sustainability Advisory Board Charter:
  It was moved and seconded to approve the Green Love Sustainability Advisory Board Charter, as attached.
  MORELOCK/HUNT CARRIED
5. BA S08-05 Recreation Board Charter:
  It was moved and seconded to approve the Recreation Board Charter, as attached.
  PRADO/ALEJANDRO CARRIED
ModernSpace Planning Update: (Information)
Mike Woomer from SDSU Facilities Planning-Design & Construction presented information about ModernSpace.
Election of Councilmember to Vacant Seat on Executive Committee: (Action)

It was moved and seconded to open nominations for the election of a Councilmember to Executive Committee.

ALEJANDRO/WACENSKE CARRIED

The following Councilmembers were nominated:
Ignacio Prado
Sarah Rossetto

It was moved and seconded to close nominations.

EHRLICH/DESANTIS CARRIED

Ignacio Prado – 12
Sarah Rossetto – 12

Due to the tie vote, President James Poet was allowed to vote, and he voted for Sarah Rossetto.

Sarah Rossetto was elected to the Executive Committee.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

Executive Director’s Annual Evaluation with Responses: (Action)

It was moved and seconded to proceed into Closed Session.

GARSKE/ALEJANDRO CARRIED

It was moved and seconded to rise out of Closed Session.

WACENSKE/MCCOY CARRIED

It was moved and seconded to approve the Executive Director’s Annual Evaluation with Responses.

DELIZO/OSZTREICHER CARRIED

X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

#CB S08-02 A Resolution in Opposition of the $386.1 Million Budget Cuts to the California State University System: (Information, 2nd Reading)

It was moved and seconded to move this resolution to action.

M. MATTHEWS/VELASQUEZ CARRIED (requires 2/3 vote)

It was moved and seconded to approve #CB S08-02 A Resolution in Opposition of the $386.1 Million Budget Cuts to the California State University System.

EHRLICH/DESANTIS CARRIED

It was noted that there is a misspelling on Line 63; “RESOLVED” will be correctly spelled.
The resolution was approved as amended.

XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

President: James reported on the following:
1. Last night the new execs had a dinner with the GAO staff at Dan’s house.
2. AS Council photo will be taken next week (80s theme).
3. Chief of Staff will be a paid position next year (40 hrs/week over summer; 10 hrs/week during the school year).
4. James spoke at the new employee orientation today, this is a great way to promote AS.
5. James will be visiting the college councils over the next few weeks to introduce himself and meet the newly elected presidents. He is looking forward to restarting CCPA.
6. James is appointing Natalie Colli to spearhead the study abroad portion of the referendum.
Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
1. Aztec Achievement Awards are well-under way; we are looking forward to an exciting event!
Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
1. Prison Break 2008 was a big success. Thank you to everyone who helped.
2. The delegation for CHESS will be heading to Sacramento this weekend.
3. The housing pamphlet is near completion.
4. The EAB/UAB mixer will be close to the end of the semester (bowling).
Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
1. Last week, the Finance Board did all of the budget hearings.
2. Green Love: Charter has just been approved. This will allow many great things to happen. Wallpaper is available on the website; please use as background for your computer. Posters will be going up in various AS facilities.
3. Thank you to Deena, Haley, and Eric for showing up to softball practice this last weekend.
Vice President of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
1. UAB went international last week. Japanese students attended the meeting.
2. Faculty Appreciation Luncheon will be held in a few weeks.
President Pro Tempore: Joy had no report.
Executive Director: Dan referred to the written report (attached).
University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Ornatowski had no report.
University President’s Designee: Rosa had no report.

XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

Natalie Colli – College of Arts & Letters Council:
1. Saturday, April 26th: SS-1500 from 11:00am-12:30pm, LSA will be hosting a speaker, John Baugh, on profiling and black street speech.
2. Saturday, April 19th: 10:30am, Aztec Volunteers is hosting a brown bag lunch donation to the homeless downtown.
Ignacio Prado – Associated Business Students Council:
1. IB Society presents: Dr. Khalili – Iraqi Cultural Attaché at 4:15pm in NE60.
Dawn Hinkle – College of Sciences Student Council:
1. CSSC had their first (successful) paperless meeting today!
2. The executive board, including the empty AS representative seat, were all filled today at the meeting during elections.
Gina Aldape – Asian Pacific Student Alliance:
1. APSA presents Fashion Talent Show: Friday, April 18, 2008. Doors open at 5:30pm and the show begins at 6:00pm.
Alexi Biener – Jewish Student Union:
1. Passover is here which means plenty of matzaa! At 7:00pm, Saturday, April 19th – 1st Seder @ UCSD Hillel - $10; Sunday, April 20th – 2nd Seder @ SDSU Hillel - $10 @ 7:00pm. Lunch (11:00am-2:00pm) and dinners (6:00pm-8:00pm) all the following week at Hillel here at SDSU - $3 donation/meal. Call (619) 583-6080 for questions or go to HillelSD.org to reserve spots for Seder meals.
Lisa Doan – Associated Business Student Council:
1. We have a full executive board for 2008-2009!
2. Decided to use our IRA funds by sponsoring those organizations that requested money prior to its availability and splitting the “pot” equally among organizations that did not use IRA funds – so that they have a chance to.
3. Voted on getting FRBL trophies.
4. Volleyball tournament, April 19th for ABSC at 11:00am at South Mission Beach.
Katherine Hunt – Andrea O’Donnell Women’s Resource Center:
1. WRC had our Exec Board elections. We are really excited about our new execs. I will be returning next year as WRC’s AS Rep! Woohoo!
Gloria Morales – College of Education Student Council:
1. College of Education Student Council presents: “Education in the Real World” on Tuesday, April 22nd from 4:00-7:00pm in the Backdoor, Aztec Center. There will be free food and it is open to the public. Questions? Contact: Jennifer Gonzalez (COE President) coe.sdsu@gmail.com

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

OSZTREICHER/ALEJANDRO CARRIED

President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 6:20 pm.

APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:

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James Poet, Arlene Hady,
President Council Secretary