Category: Minutes

 

1. Call to Order at 7:04 pm by Alexander Gvatua 
2. Approval of minutes

Alexander Gvatua  motion to approve the minutes at 7:05: Unanimous pass

3. Officer reports

1. President: Alexander Gvatua

Thank everyone for the recall support. Looks like we won by a huge margin; we are looking to reform the process. 

2. Vice President: Allie Hughes

No report 

3. Membership Director: Christophe Labelle

If you haven’t paid dues please do so!

4. Finance Director: Ryan Globus

Thank you for changing the bank account to Wells fargo! Hopefully we will have another social event soon. 

5.Political Director: Mustafa Arshad

• We have two big events coming up: Justin Lardinois canvassing event October 2nd; Andrew Crockett kickoff event.
•  Endorsement committee interviews starting soon
• Please provide your email if you need to be added to slack                           6. Communications Director: Ali Sapirman
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xcYEqBGiqCRkhWgzJPOYaQsNpi1lvAQSFx5DAXpMmh4/edit?usp=sharing.                                                     4. New Business
  1. Special Guest: Transit Activist, Vignesh Swaminathan, “Mr. Barricade”
  2. CYD Tahoe retreat 

• Were doing the CYD Olympics: we do it odd number years 

5. Discussion about the Sheriff, Laurie Smith

The county held a vote of no confidence. How do we want to get involved ? No endorsement or position taken. 

6. Announcements

7. Adjournment

 Allie Hughes Adjourned at 8:33

 

Call to Order by Angel Martinez at 7:10 pm. Second by Mustafa Arshad.

Approval of Minutes

Erik P motions to approve minutes from 6/21/2021. Allie Hughes seconds. Unanimously approved.

Officer Reports

• President Angel Martinez
  • None
• Vice President Alexander Gvatua
  • Absent ( Family Emergency)
• Membership Director Allie Hughes
  • Nothing to report
• Finance Director Ryan Globus
  • VTA family support with working partners USA. They have a gofundme for each victim if anyone wants to donate.
• Political Director Mustafa Arshad
  • Be on watch new endorsement committee for candidates
• Secretary Brenda Zendejas
  • No report

New Business

• Board Elections
  • Nomination for President: Mustafa Arshad Nominated Alexander Gvatua, second by Allie Hughes
  • Nomination for Vice president: Mustafa Arshad Nominated Allie Hughes, Ali Sapirman seconded
  • Nomination for Membership Director: Angel Martinez nominated Christophe LaBelle, Allie Hughes seconded
  • Nomination for Finance Director: Ali Sapirman nominated Mustafa Arshad, Brenda Zendejas seconded
  • Nomination for Director of Finance: Ali Sapirman nominated Ryan Globus, Allie Hughes seconded
  • Nomination for Secretary: Ryan Globus nominated Ali Sapirman, second by Allie Hughes. Mustafa Arshad nominated Brenda Zendejas (Brenda Declined).
  • Angel moved to close nominations, Mustafa seconded (Angel made a friendly amendment to elect all candidates to SVYD board of directors, Mustafa accepted it)
  • Motion to elect all candidates for SVYD Board by Angel, Mustafa seconded
    • 20 ayes 0 nays 1 abstention
• Motion to approve amendments to bylaws by Justin, Mustafa seconded
  • 14 ayes 0 nays 0 abstentions
• Consideration for early endorsements for Peter Ortiz for District 5 City Council
  • Motion to early endorse Peter Ortiz for District 5 City council by Brenda Zendejas, Rohin Ghosh seconded
  • Ayes 16 0 nays 2 abstentions
• Motion to suspend bylaws suspended by Brenda Zendejas, Rohin seconded
  • 12 ayes 3 nays 1 abstention
  • Motion to endorse Aisha for state senate by Rohin, Brenda Zendejas seconded
    • 16 ayes 0 no 0 Abstentions

Adjournment

Allie Hughes motions to adjourn at 9:10 PM.

Meeting Minutes
5/17/21

Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua at 7:08 pm. Second by Angel Martinez.
Approval of Minutes
Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 04/19/2021. Andrew Crockett seconds. Unanimously approved.
Officer Reports

• President Angel Martinez
  • Vaccines are now available for walk-ins, so please get your vaccine and encourage your friends and family to do so as well
• Vice President Alexander Gvatua
  • The board will be proposing bylaw amendments to clarify our endorsement process for irregular elections and change the Secretary to the Communications Director in June
  • Board elections in June – if you are interested in running for any position, reach out to anyone on the board and we will be happy to talk about serving on the board
• Membership Director Allie Hughes
  • Reach out if you’re thinking of running for a board position
• Finance Director Ryan Globus
  • As things open up and the pandemic restrictions ease, look forward to more in-person events
• Political Director Mustafa Arshad
  • The endorsement committee will soon be gearing up to interview candidates, so if you’re interested in joining and taking part, contact Mustafa at mustafa@svyd.org
• Secretary Brenda Zendejas
  • N/A

New Business

• Senate Housing Package: Building Opportunity for All
  • Angel Martinez motions to endorse the Senate Housing Package, Alexander Gvatua seconds
    • Motion passes unanimously
• Consideration of early endorsement for Andrew Crockett for Assessor
  • Angel Martinez motions to table discussion until the June general membership meeting, Ali Sapirman seconds
    • 14 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstention
    • Motion passes

Adjournment
Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn at 8:50PM

 

 

 

                                          Meeting Minutes

                                                 4/19/21

Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua at 7:02 pm. Second by Mustafa Arshad.
Approval of Minutes
Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 03/15/2021. Ryan Globus seconds. Unanimously approved.
Officer Reports
President Angel Martinez
• Update on vaccines and reminded everyone to get their vaccine.
Vice President Alexander Gvatua
• Update on Commissions that are open
Membership Director Allie Hughes
• Nothing to report
Finance Director Ryan Globus
•Invited everyone to join Slack to chat
Political Director Mustafa Arshad
• Nothing to report
Secretary Brenda Zendejas
•Talked about D5 cleanup and invited everyone to the car care Rally Saturday for Ab1400

New Business
°Taskforce recommendation Motion by Ryan Globus, second by Neil
• 20 ayes, 2 abstentions
• Motion passes Unanimously
° Motion to early endorse Raul Peralez by Luca Ramirez, second by Angel Martinez
• 14 yes, 5 no, 2 abstain
• Motion passes
° Motion to early endorse Justin Lardinois for San Jose City Council District 1 by Alexander Gvatua, second by Ali Sapirman

• 13 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions

• Motion Passes Unanimously

° Motion to sign the Condemning statements by Larry Stone a by Alexander Gvatua, second by Ali Sapirman
• 13 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Motion Passes Unanimously

Adjournment
Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn at 10:10 Pm

 

 

 

 

Meeting Minutes

• Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua 7 pm
•  Alexander Gvatua motion to the approval of minutes 2/15/20
• Officer reports
  1. President: Angel Martinez
  2. Vice President: Alexander Gvatua
  3. Membership Director: Allie Hughes
  4. Finance Director: Ryan Globus
  5. Political Director: Mustafa Arshad
  6. Secretary: Brenda Zendejas (absent)
• CDP Chair Candidate Forum
  
  1. Delaine Eastin introduction
  2. Rusty Hicks introduction
  3. Motion to endorse  Delain Eastin   motion fails
  4. Motion to  make no endorsemenst and motion passes
  5. Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn. Unanimously approved

 

Meeting Minutes

1/18/2021

Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua at 7 pm. Second by Ryan Globus.

Approval of Minutes

Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 11/16/2020. Angel Martinez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Guest Speaker

Jenny Bach, candidate for Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party

Officer Reports

• President Angel Martinez
• Vice President Alexander Gvatua
• Membership Director Allie Hughes
• Finance Director Ryan Globus
• Political Director Mustafa Arshad

New Business

• Consideration of endorsements for ADEM candidates
  • Motion to endorse Neil Park-McClintick, Richard Mehlinger, LaToya Fernandez, Meghan Fraley, Basil Saleh, and Hiwad Haider passes

Adjournment

Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn. Ryan Globus seconds. Unanimously approved.

Meeting Minutes

11/16/2020

Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua at 7:06 pm. Second by Andrew Crockett.

Approval of Minutes

Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 10/19/2020. Andrew Crockett seconds. Unanimously approved.

Officer Reports

President Angel Martinez

• Update on Georgia Senate races

Vice President Alexander Gvatua

• Nothing to report

Membership Director Allie Hughes

• Nothing to report

Finance Director Ryan Globus

• Thanks to the Young Dems who turned out to support Measure RR; after hundreds of pieces of lit being dropped, the measure was successfully passed.

Political Director Mustafa Arshad

• Nothing to report

New Business

• Consideration of signing on to a letter supporting Asm. Evan Low’s appointment to replace Sen. Kamala Harris
  • Motion to decline to sign on by Alexander Gvatua, second by Ryan Globus
    • 16 ayes, 2 abstentions
    • Motion passes
  • Motion to endorse Ro Khanna by Alex Dillard, second by Cristophe Labelle
    • 2 yes, 9 no, 5 abstain
    • Motion fails
  • Motion to endorse Alex Padilla by Matt Quevedo, second by Alexander Gvatua
    • 4 ayes, 4 nos, 4 abstentions
    • Motion fails
  • Motion to form ad hoc committee by Alexander Gvatua, second by Angel Martinez
    • Unanimously passes
  • Motion to hold a special meeting on Nov 30 at 7PM to hear the committee’s recommendations by Alexander Gvatua, second by Angel Martinez
    • Unanimously passes
• Nominations and elections for Secretary of SVYD
  • Alexander nominates Brenda Zendejas, second by Allie Hughes
    • 13 ayes, 3 nos, 2 abstentions
    • Motion passes

Adjournment

Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn at 9:09PM. Angel Martinez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Meeting Minutes

10/19/2020

Call to order at 7:16 PM by Alexander Gvatua.

Approval of Minutes

Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 9/21/2020. Andrew Crockett seconds. Unanimously approved

Officer Reports

President Angel Martinez

• Get involved in the San Jose D4 and D6 races– both are close

Vice President Alexander Gvatua

• Volunteer burn out is a very real thing at this point, but stay engaged– our efforts can make all the difference in getting our candidates across the finish line

Membership Director Allie Hughes

• No report

Finance Director Ryan Globus

• Our main expense over the last year has been Zoom, as well as letter-writing GOTV campaigns for voters in swing states

Political Director Mustafa Arshad

• Check the schedule of SVYD-sponsored events at https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WOW3Du1U3vn2jYXFvFXq1NNL-HGs_iu/view?usp=sharing

Announcements

Matt Quevedo: Help get SVYD-endorsed Measure RR passed! Contact mquevedo@svlg.org or 408-772-2171

Kathy: Phonebank for SVYD’s endorsed candidate for Cupertino City Council, JR Fruen!

Adjournment

Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn at 8:41.

Meeting Minutes

9/21/2020

 

Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua at 7:12 pm.

Approval of Minutes

Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 8/17/2020. Ryan Globus seconds. Unanimously approved.

Officer Reports

President Angel Martinez

• Campaign committee will assess which races to prioritize

Vice President Alexander Gvatua

• Secretary Brenda Vargas has stepped down
  • Board will motion to delay special election until after the November elections

Membership Director Allie Hughes

• No report

Finance Director Ryan Globus

• This is a great time to donate to our endorsed candidates
• Keep an eye out for a virtual holiday party!

Political Director Mustafa Arshad

• Check the schedule of SVYD-sponsored events at https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WOW3Du1U3vn2jYXFvFXq1NNL-HGs_iu/view?usp=sharing

 

Old Business

Approval of minutes from July

 

• Motion to approve by Alexander Gvatua, second by Ryan Globus

 

• • Unanimously approved

New Business

• Motion to early endorse Raven Malone for Palo Alto City Council
  • Motion to endorse by Mustafa Arshad, second by Erik Anciaux
    • 9 ayes, 1 nay, motion passes
• Motion to suspend bylaws and delay secretary special election until November meeting
  • Motion by Alexander Gvatua, second by Mustafa Arshad
    • Passed unanimously

Adjournment

Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn at 7:51. Erik Poicon seconds. Unanimously approved.

Call to Order by Alexander at 7:00 PM.

Approval of minutes

Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 6/15/2020. Motion approved.

Officer reports

• President: Angel Martinez
• Vice President: Alexander Gvatua
• Membership Director: Allie Hughes
• Treasurer: Ryan Globus
• Political Director: Mustafa Arshad
• Secretary: Brenda Vargas

New business

• Motion to early endorse Brenda Zendejas for Alum Rock School Board
  • Motion passes unanimously
• Motion to early endorse Allie Hughes for Oak Grove School Board
  • 14 in favor, 1 opposed
    • Motion passes
• Consideration of endorsements for Mountain View City Council
  • Endorsement deferred to August meeting
• Consideration of endorsement for Rebeca Armendariz for Gilroy City Council
  • Motion to endorse passes unanimously
• Consideration of endorsement for Alysa Cisneros for Sunnyvale City Council
  • Motion to endorse passes unanimously
• Consideration of endorsement for Sunnyvale Mayor
  • Motion to sole endorse Larry Klein
    • 5 in favor, 6 opposed, 2 abstentions
      • Motion fails
  • Motion to dual endorse Larry Klein and Nancy Smith
    • 7 in favor, 6 opposed
      • Motion passes
• Consideration of endorsement for Carla Collins for SJUSD
  • Motion passes unanimously
• Motion to suspend bylaws and endorse JR Fruen for Cupertino City Council
  • Motion passes unanimously

Adjournment

Alexander Gvatua motions to adjourn at 11:30 pm. Unanimously approved.