Santiago Canyon College
Associated Student Government
8045 E Chapman Ave, Orange CA 92869, A-205
February 18th, 2016, 3:30pm - 5:30pm (E-203)
Council Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Santiago Canyon College will hold a meeting on the designated date,
time, and location stated above. Those wishing to address the Council shall be recognized during public forum to express their concern. All
Associated Student Government Council meetings are held in locations that are wheelchair accessible. Other disability accommodations will be
provided upon request; please notify Diana Casares at (714) 628-4912 for said accommodations.
I. Call to Order
Underwood calls the meeting to order at 3:31pm.
II. Roll Call
POSITION
NAME
ATTENDANCE
ASG President
Nathan Underwood
P
ICC President
Gerardo Padilla
P
Vice-President of Senate
Seham Nabilsi
A
Vice-President of Activities
Troy Gagnon
P
Treasurer
Sasha Licari
P
Treasurer At-Large
Edward Rebolledo
P
Secretary
McKenna Dice
P
Supreme Justice
Daniel Rebolledo
P
Senator At-Large
Vacant
P
Senator of Academics
Marc Magaña
P
Senator of Accreditation
Vacant
E
Senator of Advocacy
Christopher Barajas
P
Senator of Budget
Noe Hernandez
P
Senator of Educational Planning
Vacant
P
Senator of Enrollment
Esther Chian
P
Senator of Facilities
Isabelle Chau
P
Senator of Honors
Vacant
Senator of Innovation & Sustainability
Vacant
Senator of International Affairs
Vacant
Senator of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Amber Wagstaff
P
Senator of Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
Andre Eng
P
Senator of Student Success
Vacant
Senator of Technology
Gregory Pierot
P
Senator of Veteran Affairs
Ricky Clemenz
P
Director At-Large
Vacant
Director of Academics
Vacant
Director of Athletics
Bryan Orrillo
Director of Community Service
Vacant
Director of Fundraising
Vacant
Director of Green Operations
Tristan Carr
P
Director of Health and Wellness
Sophia Cho
A
Director of Journalism
Vacant
Director of Marketing
Noah Nawabi
P
Director of Public Relations
Malique Berry
P
Student Trustee Liaison
Raquel Manriquez
P
Student Life and Leadership Liaison
Diana Casares
E
P
Commissioners: Caroline Alatorre (P), Amal Fahmi (P), Nadia Fakhari (A), Katherine Gutierrez (P), Lindsay Jameson
(P), Solomon Jones (A), Trevor McBrayer (P), Rachelle Rivera (P), Eduardo Rubio (P), Christian Vargas (P), Blake
Williams (P).
III. Amendments to Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes
Barajas Moves to Approve the Minutes, Seconded by Nawabi.
V. Public Forum
A student from SCC sent a letter describing the lack of parking for students. They suggest reducing the staff
parking to only the amount of spots needed for the number of staff members. They also suggest a possible
solution could be turning the unused grass areas into new parking spaces. A student shuttle is another option
they provided to solve the parking problem. They believe a well-designed parking structure would fix this
evident problem, and gave Fullerton College’s parking structure as an example. As a student, they want to see
the students and ASG stand up and fight for student parking.
Barajas liked the shuttle idea.
Alatorre stated that the removal of grass should not occur for the purpose of parking. She doesn’t believe a
parking structure is necessary.
Pierot explained the Fullerton parking structure did not truly fix the parking problem. The parking by the
portables is typically empty for student parking.
Carr said that there is definitely a difficulty in finding student parking.
Berry stated that parking is much easier for students in the morning. If students are having trouble finding
spaces they can park off campus.
Nawabi states we should advocate for the students since parking is what students want to see changed most.
Padilla recognizes the problems facing student parking, but doesn’t think it needs to be addressed now.
Clemenz thinks a structure would be overkill, and thinks we should educate students on the parking spaces.
Alatorre says that we have parking for students, but it’s simply not convenient. Reducing teacher and disability
parking would be a poor idea.
Berry reminds the Council we need to think for ourselves but also represent the students. Education of the
parking spots on campus is a good idea. Berry thinks the reduction of staff parking isn’t entirely a poor idea
with the excess of empty teacher parking spots.
Pierot agrees education is key. Pierot plans on writing an article on the student parking for the newsletter.
Rebolledo Moves to Reconsider agenda item IV Approval of Minutes, Seconded by Pierot.
Langston the Director of Auxillary Services introduced herself to the Council. Ms. White is the Senior
Accountant for Auxillary Services. Auxillary Services is a support for all the instruction going on in colleges.
They are involved in the funding for numerous services. Right now our two main sources of funding are the
Student Life and Leadership Sticker and the Representation Sticker. There were around $90,000.00 in revenue
received. 75% of the book store’s revenue will go to help funding student services and programs. They are here
to help us adjust our budgets, fill out check requests, and answer questions regarding funding. It’s very
important to plan ahead and outline your budget for upcoming events. Also be sure to have a copy of the
minutes where the money was approved attached to the request. If you’re adding something that wasn’t
preapproved, be sure to attach a copy of the minutes in which they were approved. The Contingency Reserve
has a cushion in the reserve of about 5%, and it is important to carefully allocate and utilize these funds.
VI. Unfinished Business
6.01 Appointment of New Members
Barajas Moves to Appoint Amal Fahmi as Director of Fundraising, and Sung Won Moon as Senator of Honors,
Seconded by Berry.
6.02 Resolution Reconciliation
6.03 Impeachment
VII. New Business
7.01 Resolution IX: Textbook Edition Requirements – Esther Chian (Discussion/Action)
Licari Moves to Suspend the Orders of the Day and Move to line item 7.08 Second Reading of ASG Budget,
Seconded by Padilla.
Chian Moves to Table line item 7.01 Resolution IX: Textbook Edition Requirements, Seconded by Chau.
D. Rebolledo Objects the previous motion and suggests they postpone it instead.
Gagnon Abstain
Licari
Rebolledo Aye
Dice Nay
Rebolledo Nay
Magana Nay
Barajas Nay
Hernandez
Chian Nay
Chau Nay
Wagstaff Nay
Eng Nay
Pierot Nay
Moon Nay
Carr Aye
Cho Nay
Nawabi Nay
Berry Abstain
Fahmi Nay
Manriquez Nay
(2-2-15)
Chian Moves to Postpone line item 7.01 Resolution IX: Textbook Edition Requirements, Seconded by Nawabi.
7.02 Resolution X: Parking – Isabelle Chau (Discussion/Action)
Chau tells the Council that she plans on writing that after a certain time staff parking could be taken up by
students into the Resolution.
Berry suggests the option where students could pay for preferential parking.
Fahmi thinks that the option of opening up staff parking to students after a certain time could cause more issues
than solutions.
Chau suggests that possibly after 12:00pm staff parking could be reduced to five spots per row for staff
members.
Manriquez Moves to Postpone line item 7.02 Resolution X: Parking until next Council Meeting, Seconded by
Nawabi.
7.03 Resolution XI: Electronics in Class – Andre Eng (Discussion/Action)
Eng Moves to Postpone line item 7.03 Resolution XI: Electronics in Class until next Council Meeting,
Seconded by Barajas.
7.04 Resolution XII: Scantron Machine – Gregory Pierot (Discussion/Action)
Pierot is planning to try and get a machine on campus called the Book I4 Scan Machine, which would allow
students to scan their books and receive a PDF version. Still doing more research about the legality of the
machine, and plans on presenting more information to Council at a later date.
Manriquez comments that it is more of a scanner machine than a scantron machine. The machine allows
students to scan their textbooks into an electronic copy. The machine would cost about $20,000.00. This could
help students who cannot afford purchasing textbooks for their classes.
Casares encourages Pierot to gather information on how it would benefit students, the campus, and see how
much it would cost.
Pierot Moves to Postpone line item 7.04 Resolution XII: Scantron Machine until next Council, Seconded by
Nawabi.
7.05 Resolution XIII: Priority Registration for Transferring Students – Noe Hernandez
(Discussion/Action)
E. Rebolledo Moves to Postpone Resolution XIII: Priority Registration for Transferring Students until next
Council, Seconded by Fahmi.
Magaña Moves to Move to line item 7.07 Resolution XV: Textbook Costs and Availability, Seconded by Cho.
7.06 Resolution XIV: Director of Public Relations Social Media – Chris Barajas (Discussion/Action)
Barajas read Resolution XIV: Director of Public Relations Social Media.
This Resolution details a new role of the Public Relations Director to manage a social media account detailing
ASG events.
Pros
Berry believes it is a great idea for the Director of Public Relations to utilize social media for the benefit of
ASG.
Barajas thinks it would help increase student participation in future events.
Alatorre suggests ASG members post about the event themselves on their own personal accounts.
Rebolledo Moves to Previous Question, Seconded by Manriquez. Berry Objects to the motion.
Gagnon Aye
E. Rebolledo
Dice Aye
D. Rebolledo Aye
Magana
Barajas Nay
Hernandez
Chian Aye
Chau Aye
Wagstaff
Eng Aye
Pierot Nay
Orillo Aye
Carr Aye
Cho Nay
Nawabi Nay
Berry Aye
Moon Nay
Fahmi Nay
Manriquez Aye
The discussion continues.
Barajas wants to know if the account will be new.
Berry started a new account which he will discuss in his Director Report.
Cons
Berry thinks there should not be a limit to the amount of pictures that should be posted. He also thinks the
password should be open to the Public Relations Committee.
Gagnon thinks it should be limited to a mandatory of one post per event. He also thinks which social media that
will be used should be identified in the resolution.
Moon thinks 3-5 posts is a good amount because students aren’t constantly checking their social media, and
could miss the event if they don’t check when the committee posts it.
D. Rebolledo Moves to move to item V Public Forum, Seconded by Nawabi.
7.07 Resolution XV: Textbook Costs and Availability – Marc Magana (Discussion/Action)
Magana Moves to Postpone Resolution XV to next Council, Seconded by Barajas.
7.08 Second Reading of ASG Budget – (Discussion/Action)
Licari did a second reading of the ASG Budget.
Rebolledo Moves to Approve this Second Reading as the Official ASG Budget, Seconded by Barajas
Padilla Aye
Nabilsi
Gagnon Aye
Licari Aye
Rebolledo Aye
Dice Aye
D. Rebolledo Aye
Magana Aye
Barajas Aye
Hernadez
Chian Aye
Chau Aye
Wagstaff Aye
Eng Aye
Pierot Aye
Clemenz
Moon Aye
Orrillo
Carr Aye
Cho Aye
Nawabi Aye
Berry Aye
Fahmi Aye
Manriquez Aye
The Budget passes.
Padilla Moves to move to line item 8.01 Inter-Club Council Report, Seconded by Nawabi.
VIII. Reports
8.01 Inter-Club Council Report
Padilla introduced himself to the Council. ICC met yesterday and had their Council Meeting for Club Rush
which will be February 24th-25th, 2016 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Feel free to volunteer and help! Sprinkles
Cupcakes will be available at Club Rush to students who fill out five different stamps at the event. Looking to
also having tacos at the event.
New Club Packets are available for those interested in starting a club!
There are several Executive positions available in ICC if anyone is interested. If you would like a position,
please email Mr. Padilla.
March 18th, 2016 from 7:00pm-9:00pm will be the Music Appreciation Club’s event, which will also be an art
festival.
Ballroom Dance Club wants to have a Spring Ball around March, and is working with their advisors to create
this event.
Padilla talked to their ICC Advisors and is looking to have a Texting and Driving Awareness event, and would
like to know what ASG thinks of the idea. The event would require $2,000.00 for an outside party to come on
campus.
Alatorre thinks the Spring Ball would not be the best idea due to the probability a large number of students
wouldn’t attend. She also suggests changing the Texting and Driving Awareness event to a Drinking and
Driving Awareness day.
McBrayer believes that Alatorre’s suggestion for the Drinking and Driving Awareness would be redundant
since it has occurred at most high schools.
Gagnon thinks both ideas would make great events, and reminds the Council to raise their hands before talking
in Council.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving could offer a less expensive service for the same outcome on students.
8.02 Director Reports
Carr, Director of Green Operations – Earth Day will be from 10:00am-2:00pm in Strenger Plaza.
Cho, Director of Health and Wellness – Past blood drives have been very successful. Donate blood at our next
blood drive on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 9:00am-3:00pm. To schedule a lifesaving appointment, go
online to redcrossblood.org; Sponsor Code: SCC1. All participants will receive a discounted ticket offer to an
Anaheim Ducks game at the Honda Center and an LA Kings game at the STAPLES Center.
Fahmi, Director of Fundraising – If you’d like to join her committee talk to her after Council!
Nawabi, Director of Marketing – Meeting times are right after Tuesday Commissioner Meetings in the ASG
Room.
Orillo, Director of Athletics – Anyone who wants to be in the Athletics Committee the meetings are on Tuesday
at 2:00pm in the Council Room. Softball is starting next season!
Berry, Director of Public Relations – Berry made a new Twitter and Instagram account for ASG, which has
been up since Tuesday. Follow if you have accounts on those social media sites! His goal is to get the student
population really involved in ASG events. The name of the accounts is @SCCASGHawks. Worked with
Student Life & Leadership to help create a game for Black History Month where students could take pictures
with the art outside and hashtag SCC. If you need Berry to do something for your events please contact him a
week in advance.
8.03 Senator Reports
Barajas – Went to the Sustainability Meeting and discussed the new trash carrier. There will be a bidding option
for different businesses to try and get the job to recycle our bins.
8.04 Executive Reports
Nabilsi – Went to the Academic Senate Meeting, and there was lots of positive discussion about our signature
programs. They are debating which programs should be considered our signature programs publicized to
different high schools. Senator Meetings will be Friday at 11:00am.
Gagnon – Received an email talking about a lack of student volunteers from ASG. The Foster Youth event will
be this Saturday. Please volunteer!
Underwood – Thanks to those who have stuck through these long meetings at the beginning of the semester.
We are here to advocate for students, so your voice matters. An increase in volunteering for events would be
much appreciated.
8.05 Office of Student Life and Leadership Report
It is not just your voice that matters, but all the voices of the students you are representing as well. Reach out to
the student body and find out how you can help them, advocate for them, and relate to them. We have a lot of
activities coming up and we are hoping to have high levels of participation.
8.06 Board of Trustee Liaison Report
The International Student payment plan surveys taken last semester have been received. Manriquez will be
going through the proper channels to utilize the results to help the students. She will be meeting with Loretta
Jordan as well.
Manriquez is hoping to look into the book scanner for SCC after addressing more pressing issues.
She attended multiple workshops, including one on America’s College Promise. Manriquez will be presenting
what she learned at a future Council.
If you are interesting in running for Student Trustee Liason, feel free to contact Ms. Manriquez.
Manriquez Moves to Postpone line items 8.07 Delegate Report, 8.08 Ad-Hoc Committee: Helpful Hawk
Project, 8.09 Ad-Hoc Committee: Banquet, and 9.01 Student Life and Leadership Sticker, Seconded by D.
Rebolledo.
8.07 Delegate Report
8.08 Ad-Hoc Committee: Helpful Hawk Project
8.09 Ad-Hoc Committee: Banquet
IX. Events and Reminders
9.01 Student Life and Leadership Sticker
You have until next Council on Thursday, February 25, 2016 to get your Student Life and Leadership Sticker.
X. Public Forum
XI. Adjournment
President Underwood adjourns the meeting at 5:45pm.