Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers - Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Kat Hernandez called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Katarina Hernandez, Tajuddin Henry, Derrick Herrera (left at 5:26 p.m.), Vincent Lin, Trinity Dang, Aliza Siddiqui, Nicholas Felix, Jessica Rentto (left at 4:45 p.m.) Nora Novak, Janine Ezomo (left at 5:28 p.m.), Mohammed Erekat (left at 5:35), Kareen Holstrom, Brittany Santos-Derieg (left at 4:45 p.m.)
  2. Voting Members Absent: None.
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Christina Brown, Ashton Sophabmixay
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
  5. Guests: Carlos Careaga, Marla Hummel, Greg Murphy

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for September 9, 2024.
HERRERA/LIN                            CARRIED (12-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous A.S. Board of Directors meeting minutes from 8/26/2024. 
DANG/FELIX                            CARRIED (12-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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None.

VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS

Jessica Rentto, Business and Financial Affairs Designee, reported on the following: Announced EVOLVE Student Housing project. Located between Huaxyacac and the sophomore housing apartments, EVOLVE aims to improve the student housing experience with more affordability.
Brittany Santos-Derieg, University President’s Designee, reported on the following: SDSU has sponsored three bills and submitted more to make changes to state laws, such as AB2005 (to promote affordable housing), Assembly Bill 2395 (to offer extension program sand self-support instructional programs tailored to SDSU operations), and Assembly Bill 2633 (to allow SDSU joint-degrees with international universities).
Introduction - Chief Greg Murphy, SDSU Chief of Police (Time Certain 3:40 p.m.)
SDSU Chief of Police, Greg Murphy, provided an introduction and spoke about their department and importance of campus safety, as well as ways in which A.S. and SDSU students can get involved with safety committees.

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

    1. CSU Time, Place, Manner Policy (Discussion)
      In order to prevent hindrances to campus operations, matters were discussed around appropriate times, locations, and specific mannerisms to allow activities of free speech and public statements on the open campus. 
    2. Annual Financial Audit Presentation - Carlos Careaga, A.S. Finance Director, and Marla Hummel, Grant Thornton (Action)
      It was moved and seconded to approve the Annual Financial Audit Statement.
      NOVAK/EREKAT                            CARRIED (12-0-0)

    3. Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) Appointment (Action)

      It was moved and seconded for Nora Novak to be appointed to the Campus Fee Advisory Committee.

      NOVAK/EREKAT                            CARRIED (11-0-1)

    4. General Consent Agenda (Action) - None
    5. General Consent Report (Information)
      The General Consent Report was reviewed.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION

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None.

IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

    1. A.S. President, Katarina Hernandez: Attended the University Senate meeting and provided S.E.A. goals, as well as undergraduate and graduate objectives. Met with University President Adela de la Torre last week regarding the CSU Time, Place, Manner policies. Will select 10 students representing different backgrounds to attend an event to have hot chocolate and Q&A with President de la Torre. Created the official A.S. Slack, pending usage pilot.
    2. Executive Vice President, Tajuddin Henry: Reached out to the Campus Life Council members regarding Homecoming plans, and is working with the Aztec Student Union Board to plan execution, as well as working with Vincent on an Aztecs Rock Hunger presentation.
    3. Vice President of External Relations, Derrick Herrera: Held the first External Relations Board meeting on September 9th; had introductions and provided information regarding the Rock The Vote campaign, including upcoming events and tabling opportunities, and is working with ERB Lobby Corps regarding education of critical legislative matters, such as the CSU Time, Place, Manner policy.
    4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: Held the first Aztecs Rock Hunger Leadership team meeting in the same week. Will be touring the food bank on September 13th, 2024. Also held the first Financial Affairs Committee today with a great turnout.
    5. Vice President of University Affairs, Trinity Dang: Held the first University Affairs Board meeting and is still reaching out for members to get involved. 
    6. Executive Director, Christina Brown: Has two potential candidates for the Government Affairs Director position, holding interviews with student leaders and the candidates in the same week. 

X. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT-AT-LARGE REPORTS

    1. Student-at-Large, Nicholas Felix: Attended University Affairs Board meeting. Also working on Campus Fee Advisory Committee diversification with member outreach.
    2. Student-at-Large, Kareen Holstrom: Campus Community Commission is still on the search for a commissioner, and is continuing College Panhellenic Association and Interfraternity Council involvement on the Safety Committee.

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

    1. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: Alpha Kappa Psi’s “AKPSTRIKE” bowling rush event.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:49 p.m. 
HOLSTROM/NOVAK                                         CARRIED (7-0-0)