Public Input
A.S. Representative to the Transportation Policy Committee Tom Chapman reported that over 1,100 “”S”” parking spots are projected to be eliminated by April 2004 as a result of several new construction and expansion projects on campus. Chapman announced that to deal with the problem, the TPC is discussing ways to curtail their demand or increase the “”S”” spot supply, possibly through the construction of temporary lots.
Reports
A.S. Council President Jenn Brown
Brown reported that she was part of a student committee that met with the UC search committee for a new UC president. Brown said that she “”talked about the need for a president with the ability to long-term plan so that growth does not keep happening without the facilities to handle it.””
Vice President Finance Dave Beza
Beza reported that Student Organization Funding and Advisory Board request forms are due Feb. 7 at noon.
Commissioner of Services and Enterprises Jeremy Gallagher
Gallagher announced that he and Thurgood Marshall College Sophomore Senator Jeff Le are trying to get Triton Taxi to operate on Mardi Gras.
Student Affirmative Action Committee Representative Ousheng Dai
Dai reported that the SAAC would like to hold a noontime affirmative action rally in the Price Center sometime in the future.
Sixth College Chair Chris Sweeten
Sweeten announced that Sixth College unanimously passed its constitution bylaws last week.
University Center Expansion Board Chair James Lynch
Lynch reported that the UCAB is discussing dining facilities options for the renovated game room. Possibilities include an A.S. ice cream shop and a food co-op satellite.
Vice President Internal Kevin Hsu
Hsu announced that the A.S. Council will be giving away spring class schedules on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 starting around 11 a.m.
Old Business
Item D
Passed by consensus
The A.S. Council voted to amend A.S. election bylaws to prohibit a candidate from using “”equipment that amplifies sound within 150 feet of the polling site both directions on Library Walk, and 100 feet in all other directions.””
Item H
Passed by consensus
The A.S. Council appointed Marshall College Sophomore Senator Jeff Le to the Elections Committee.
Item M
Passed by consensus
The A.S. Council allocated $573 from the College-Level All-Campus Programming Fund to the Feb. 27 “”Got Talent? Prove It!”” talent show sponsored by Earl Warren College and UCSD Cares.
Item N
Passed by consensus
The A.S. Council passed a resolution in support of the United States Student Association’s campaign for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
Item P
Failed 1-8-0 by Internal
Internal failed a resolution supporting “”earlier undergraduate degree checks”” that would have argued that “”college advising offices … be open for degree checks during second week.””
Item U
Passed by consensus
The A.S. Council approved the Diversity Affairs Charter, establishing the ASUCSD Diversity Affairs Office. The office is to “”provide support for historically underrepresented groups on campus, such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community; persons of color; and women.
Item V
Passed by consensus
The A.S. Council appointed Ernesto Martinez to the office of commissioner of Academic Affairs, effective Feb. 6 through April 30.
— Compiled by Clayton Worfolk
Senior Staff Writer
