I.  Call to Order

A.  President: Mariah Watson

B.  Vice President: Gareth Smythe

C.  Senate President Pro Tempore: Alex Lee

D.  Senator: Miguel Guerrero

E.  Senator: Gabriel Johnson

F.  Senator: Andrea Velazquez

G.  Senator: Sevan Nahabedian

H.  Senator: Brendan Chang

I.  Senator: Danielle Santiago

J.  Senator: Kamaal Thomas

K.  Senator: Roman Rivilis

L.  Senator: Reem Fatayerji

M.  Senator: Casey Nguyen

N.  Senator: Anas Tresh

O.  ECAC Chair Sean Guerra

P.  EPPC Chair Brent Rosenwald

Q.  IAC Chair Abhay Sandhu

R.  EAC Chair Joe Nazzal

S.  AAC Chair Ritesh Mishra

T.  GASC Chair Ivon Garcia

U.  B&F Joe DeAngelo

V.  Outreach Assembly Lauren Ashe

W.  Controller: Francisco Lara

II.  Quorum Roll Call

III.  Appointments and Confirmations

A.  GASC

  1. Santiago: So you do have experience being on GASC, what new ideas do you have?
  2. Dhillon: We do a lot of collaboration with organizations outside of ASUCD, and I would like to work with the new ones like the AB540 Center and African Diaspora Center.
  3. Thomas: What is the importance of GASC and why is it necessary for the members of ASUCD?
  4. Dhillon: GASC does a lot of dedicated work to educate students on gender and sexuality. People have a lot of misconceptions on gender identity and we want to make sure people are as inclusive as possible with events like Gen Sex Week.
  5. Confirmed

IV.  Unit Director Reports

V.  Committee Reports

VI.  Presentations

A.  Mental Health

  1. Lopez: Hi everyone, I am a member of Senator Velazquez’s Staff.
  2. Ayala: Hi everyone!
  3. Lopez: We wanted to do a small presentation on mental health in this space.
  4. Ayala: Everyone take out a writing utensil and a small piece of paper. I’m going to ask you all questions.
  5. Define stress.
  6. What triggers your stress?
  7. How does your body respond to stress?
  8. What do you do to de-stress and heal?
  9. If you don’t currently do anything, what can you do?
  10. Lopez: Free writing is a good way to help you feel better. You all can share things you wrote.
  11. Thomas: I define stress as a psychological-physiological occurrence that happens when I feel overwhelmed. I feel stressed when I don’t prepare for what I do. I eat, or exercise. I should be taking bubble baths.
  12. Fatayerji: When a lot goes on at once, the stress takes over your brain. I find that I could work on my response to stress.
  13. Garcia: Stress depends on what caused it. An example: Stress is what I feel when there are no gender-neutral restrooms in a building. I do my best trying to figure out what resources I have.
  14. Ayala: College students who feel well do well. They feel physically well, experience positive friendships.
  15. Lopez: What mental health conditions are most common?
  16. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, schizophrenia.
  17. Ayala: Mental health: Working on your inner self, social and emotional well being, managing stress.
  18. Lopez: I know it’s Thirsty Thursday and people like to drink, but drugs and alcohol affect how you are stressed. Substance abuse can pose a major risk to mental health.
  19. Ayala: This is important to address in this space, because a lot of work gets done and I am currently a candidate running for Senate who heard Alex Lee’s speech that it’s a thankless job. It’s important because we are all students as well. You all are advocating for these resources, so you should use them as well!

B.  Student Colloquium

  1. Holzman: I’m a student studying to be a science and tech lawyer. There was an event called the Chancellor’s Colloquium where it was presented that the students be the teachers. It was proposed instead of Chancellor’s Colloquium, there be a student one where students teach the audience.
  2. Nahabedian: I’m confused by your idea.
  3. Nazzal: Is this like TED?
  4. Holzman: Yes.
  5. Nguyen: Have you heard of TEDxDavis? There have been student teach-ins in the past as well sponsored by the Ethnic Studies department.
  6. Mishra: How would you propose we qualify who speaks at the event?
  7. Holzman: I was coming to you guys for that one.
  8. DeAngelo: Who decides what is taught?
  9. Holzman: Anything can be taught.
  10. Nahabedian: Is this classes we’re registered in?
  11. Holzman: Open discussions.
  12. Smythe: The way a colloquium works is that the Chancellor brings in speakers to discuss an idea. We need a selection board. This forum is not the best place to discuss this idea; anyone who is interested should reach out to you and work with you and propose a resolution to work this process out.
  13. Thomas: I have experiences running a colloquium in Southern California so feel free to pick up my business card; I’m interested in working on this.

C.  MOU: Student Affairs

  1. Watson: Gareth and I have this joke that I’ll be the MOU president. You’ve already seen the MOU that this is a response to. It’s a 9-paged MOU, one of the most detailed things we’ve ever written. It’s a one-time investment, not a bailout. The chancellor of the university is allowed to take over our association if we go bankrupt. You all know that we had to make $330,000 in cuts. All the things we’ve been talking about, this is the MOU that puts it in writing. This is a $990,783 MOU. ASUCD does not have a rewards system. Builds in incentives for units to do well. Also receiving money for a one-time position, chair of USA. EC Gardens, didn’t invest money in it, so people don’t know they exist. Also covers $10k gift for ASUCD 100 year birthday. Also a $9000 for Tipsy Taxi. Also taxes, a lot of it isn’t written down. This is my way of preparing next execs for what they need to plan for in their budgets. Asked for $12k for EC to put on Lawntopia. Asked for money for community centers. OP taxes for Unitrans.
  2. Public Discussion
  3. Lee: On MOU, it says Oct. 22 2015. Adjust?
  4. Watson: That’s when it was made.
  5. Fatayerji: EC?
  6. Watson: It’s a summary. Asked for $12,500 for Lawntopia. It’s a type of student dollar that we get to uplift students. You’ll see a conversation about large-show fund.
  7. Sandhu: There’s a $57,000 for student service fees?
  8. Watson: That’s how much money we got from fee.
  9. Divide the House
  10. 12-0-0

VII.  Public Announcements

A.  Smythe: One of the executive staff fixed the projector! Indicate to me if you would like to use it.

B.  Rosenwald: My fraternity is hosting AEPi Animal House. The way it works is there’s a bunch of animals. It’ll be a great event and there’s delicious Middle Eastern food. If you want to get your Instagram likes up, the monkey always flexes super hard.

C.  Santiago: Alpha Chi Omega is having Runway, which is supporting domestic violence survivors.

D.  Garcia: This Friday, we will playing Smash Brothers and making terrible costumes out of cardboard with GASC!

E.  Joanna: Hi, I’m one of the CalPIRG Hunger in Homelessness campaign coordinators and we are doing Trick-Or-Can tomorrow!

VIII.  Status of Legislation Previously Passed

A.  Watson: Sevan’s electronic petition bill, had multiple meetings and conversations, esp. with Daisy. Sevan and I have come to a compromise. I have signed the bill, we’ll test it out in winter. Roman had a bill that has been signed, but he will have another bill that changes it. All bills have been signed. Petition for ballot measure bill has also been signed.

IX.  Introduction of New Legislation

A.  SB to formalize how Senate approves its minutes.

B.  SB to allow for notification of censure via email.

X.  Consideration of Old Legislation

A.  Urgent Bill X

  1. Author’s Comments
  2. Dynn: Janice and I have been frantically seeking new internet at our Yolo County transmitter site. The current ISP has some pre-existing negotiations with UCD so we could get service for free, but it’s getting absorbed by Sprint, our service is getting terminated. If it gets terminated, we’ll be in violation of our SCC license. Feed won’t go down, but we’ll be running on backup, which is illegal. Originally wanted Sprint to supersede our contract, but the service provided in that area is not sustainable. Asked for quotes for contract with other ISP, but they refused to provide service to material. Plan C requires money out of reserves, we’ll be in violation of contract if we don’t have internet. These changes will be reflected in our next budget hearing.
  3. Questions in Text
  4. Public Discussion
  5. Fatayerji: One-time installment?
  6. Dynn: The equipment for installation is for one time, so next year, we’ll be paying $300 than this year.
  7. Senate Discussion
  8. Lee: In the bill, it says that you can’t use Verizon in one contract?
  9. Dynn: The way Verizon conducts business up here, if the physical address is different, it requires a different contract. Also, Yolo Landfill site does not get service from Verizon.
  10. Call to Question
  11. Passed

B.  SR #5

  1. Author’s Comments
  2. Matthew: Trying to pass two new legislation to require that information be available online and to require rental inspection every three to five years. City will identify problems not often brought up by residents. Proactive inspections catch these problems, city holds landlords accountable.
  3. Casey: I’ve been collecting stories about landlords. When I first lived up here, one of the first things I noticed was a live wire hanging out of a hole in my living room. One of the rooms was made out of chicken wire and tarp. Never had smoke alarms. This is an important ordinance. A lot of people just aren’t that confrontational. This situation isn’t unique; this particular landlord owns 14 properties in Davis. Maintenance inspections would have prevented this.
  4. Matthew: We’ve been working with other orgs. This issue affects many communities in Davis. The lack of renters’ protection is why this community is not too diverse. We have a series of case studies that we’ve passed around. I interviewed an art major who, just a few days before school started, was told that her rent was getting increased by 20% to pay for a/c. Yearly lease law is vague about notification, a lot of people abuse it. A/C arrived in late Oct., held in place with tape on the window.
  5. Questions in Text
  6. Commission Recommendations
  7. EAC: Very in favor, struck some language that didn’t make sense, but passed it unanimously.
  8. Public Discussion
  9. Lee: Davis as a Crisis flyer, Brent Lee is speaking at this event? Is he supportive?
  10. Matthew: Yes, he authored it. Other city council members are tentatively supportive, just getting a lot of pushback from property holders.
  11. Matthew: If you know anyone who wishes to speak, please give them our contact info. We’re trying to get these stories documented.
  12. Senate Discussion
  13. Call to Question
  14. Passed

C.  SB #8

  1. Author’s Comments
  2. Lee: CFC, ten of us allocated money to grant. CFC allocates money for club members, we gave approx. $61,000 to CFC. The bill would just slightly reallocate the money. Changing food ban slightly to allow purchase of food from CoHo. Also compiling a list of UCD vendors you can buy from. We have a lot more than $65000 in reserves. Traditionally, CFC, when you give a grant it’s a donation. But with this bill, hoping to see some return. We’re not the only body contributing to CFC either. Pepsi is also contributing, with no strings attached. We will now be getting money indirectly from Pepsi.
  3. Commission Recommendations
  4. IAC
  5. B&F: passed unanimously.
  6. OA: OA saw and passed informally.
  7. Questions in Text
  8. Public Discussion
  9. Nahabedian: Cap raised from $2,000 to $2,500. $61,000 was originally CFC pool, if you divided that by $2,000, you get about 30. But since cap is increased, will fewer clubs get funding, or will Pepsi funding give more?
  10. Lee: My understanding is that as long as club opts into Pepsi funding, it should be more funding.
  11. Senate Discussion
  12. Call to Question
  13. Passed

D.  SR #6

  1. Author’s Comments
  2. Marley: Amending resolution. We’ve been coming because of our resolution and need for CALPIRG to pledge UCD. CALPIRG has hit a required threshold of 10% of students pledging. However, contract established 10 years prior states much stricter instructions; we need to calculate threshold by average of student body, not number of students we have. We only make 8.4% if calculating by contract with university. Because we didn’t meet this threshold, we need to come to you all to pass a resolution to continue our pledge system. It happens to be the year our contract needs to be revised, supposed to happen at the end of August. We were told by Janice that we cannot renew our contract until we pass this resolution through you all. So we can’t make any more steps through our contract until this resolution is passed. We’re amending the resolution tonight so our contract will follow rules of PPM. We would like our contract in the future to be in compliance with PPM. Trying to change contract so it can better follow the university’s policies and procedures.
  3. Commission Recommendations
  4. IAC
  5. EAC: passed it unanimously
  6. Questions in Text
  7. Public Discussion
  8. Senate Discussion
  9. Call to Question
  10. Passed

XI.  Ex-Officio Reports