November 17, 2015 | 3:00-4:30p.m., |
Location: 9C Council Room
VOTING: Jin Uh, Aysha Haq, Matthew Retana, Johnny Montiel, Emma Barravino, Beverly Yan, Sorakphytun Bunthon, Gizelle Velasquez, Aneca Nuyda, Margareth Widjaja, Michael Woo, Tianna Taylor, Chris Shen, Ronnie Escoto
ABSENT: None
NON-VOTING: London Richmond
GUESTS:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order 3:01 by Beverly Yan
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve minutes of 11/10/15. Ronnie to be added as voting member. Amendment to change AS President to E Board, Matt made that amendment.
Vote: Unanimous
V. OPEN FORUM
Gilbert Marquez spoke about his support of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Day
VI. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
A. Bill #2 –That the Associated Students approve that the A.S. President preside Senate meetings in the absence of both Senate Chairs
B. Resolution #2 – That the Associated Students approve the change from Christopher Columbus day to Indigenous People’s Day. M/S Aneca Nuyda/Aysha Haq.
Amendment: Tianna moves to change the name to Indigenous People/Columbus Day. Aneca Nuyda seconds. Vote: 2/12/0 Tianna and Ronnie for. Amendment fails
Amendment: Chris makes amendment to take off 1st sent 3rd whereas, Michael 2nds. Friendly amendment: Michael remove in addition of 2nd sent. Vote: Unanimous
Call the question: Emma opposed. Vote: Unanimous
Call the question: Chris/Matt seconds none opposed. Vote: 11/2/0. London and Tianna voted against
C. Senator Binder Requirements
D. Appropriation #9 – That the Associated Students approve an amount not to exceed $1205.00 to fund Mecha’s Christmas in Mexico
E. Appropriation #10 – That the Associated Students approve an amount not to exceed $160,000 to reallocate funding in the A.S. budget for 2015-2016. M/S Johnny Montiel/Ronnie Escoto. Rene suggests to take off page 1 and page 10 on excel sheet. M/S to do so Margaret Widjaj/Mike Woo. Vote: 14/1/0 Ronnie abstained. Total is now $98,700. Remove page 6 M/S Matt/Tianna. Vote: 14/1/0
Main motion: 98,700 plan. Ronnie call the question, none opposed. Vote: 14/1/0.
Tabled: Appropriation #9, Bill #2 and Senate Binder Requirements
VII. REPORTS
A.S. Advisor – Andrea Sims asked everyone to join her in congratulated Dr. Edwin Romero on his completion of his PhD.
VIIII. INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Bob Wrenn did a presentation on Active Shooters on campus
VIII. BOARD COMMUNICATION –None
The meeting was adjourned at 4:29pm
Minutes taken by Leslie J. Hennings
Senate Meeting Minutes
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