July 2, 2025

MINUTES

Called to Order:   1:04 pm

Adjourned:   2:49 pm

Location: Virtual Meeting

Chair: Neil Vickers

Present: Elma Benevides, "LMC" Lisa Marie Coppoletta, Larry Davis, Miguel DeLeon, Gloria Dove-Owens, Eileen Eiden , Michael Garcia, Victoria Garza Gonzales, Joh Luckstead (for Wajma Nasher, FTF), Don Morris , Alberto Quinonez (for Don Becker, FTF), Roxane Royalty 

Absent: Donald Becker, Azure Brown, Perry Crafton, Jenna Cullinane Hege, Youssef El-Hage, Nathaniel Hellman, Laura Marmolejo, Wajma Nasher, Kelly Torrico

Guests: Kirk Kirkland, Alisol Martinez, Jeremy Mash

Minutes: Catherine Namour 

Next Meeting:  August 6, 2025

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, June 11, 2025

On motion and vote, the minutes of the meeting were approved as noted.

B. Policy for the recording of meetings:  

Miguel briefed the Council on comments he received from employees who would would like the College to establish a policy for the recording of meetings. Miguel asked the Council to consider creating a sub-committee to discuss the matter further. Following a general discussion, a motion to establish a sub-committee to explore creating a policy for recording meetings was passed on a vote of 7-2-4.   

II. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution

A. 3.1000.02 College Vehicle Use and Upkeep (renamed "Fleet Management")              

• Neil provided additional context for the need to rewrite the AR, which has not been updated since 2008. The scope and scale of vehicle use and upkeep responsibilities have increased substantially alongside the growth of the College therefore a new fleet management program has been implemented. 

• Jeremy presented revisions to the draft proposal that was initially introduced to the Council on May 7, 2025.  A few changes suggested by the Council were incorporated into the draft. 

• On motion and vote, the draft proposal was approved to post for employee comments.

B. 4.0402.01 Employment of Hourly Personnel

• Miguel presented the draft proposal on behalf of a workgroup composed of representatives from various employee associations. The proposal aims to expand benefits eligibility for hourly employees who work in long-term roles at the College. 

• The Council discussed the logistics and budget implications of the proposal as well as potential alternatives. Elma recommended exploring the option of converting eligible hourly roles into part-time positions, which will require further analysis and consideration.

•  On motion and vote, the Council resolved to return the proposal for further development. 

AGENDA

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, June 11, 2025

B. Policy for the recording of meetings:  Miguel requests a Council discussion on this topic

II. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution

A. 3.1000.02 College Vehicle Use and Upkeep (renamed "Fleet Management") 

Second reading.

B. 4.0402.01 Employment of Hourly Personnel

To be presented by Miguel DeLeon on behalf of an employee association workgroup.