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reviewing these proposals and a meeting of the taskforce has been scheduled for April, 2001. o MEMBERSHIP REVIEW TASKFORCE Director Reyna gave a brief summary of the issues discussed at the first meeting of the Membership Review Taskforce. He related that the sub-committee was looking at criteria relative to resident members and others not classified by an organization. Following the briefing member discussion ensued. Members stressed the importance of community involvement and suggested that Taskforce members look at the youth pool. Director Mijares pointed out that the sub-committee should take into consideration an individual's ability to serve and record of community service. COMMITTEE REPORTS SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT Lt. Mike Foote, Santa Ana Police Department, gave an overview of the activities of the Safety/Transportation sub-committee. He noted that the sub-committee met on March 13, 2001 to review seven budget proposals related to safety or transportation, and that the proposals were forwarded to the Budget and Program Taskforce for final review; he reported that five proposals were recommended for funding. COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS Gregorio Zul addressed the Board conceming questions on the boundaries of the Empowerment Zone. o BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Director Haynes announced that Mercy House has expanded from two shelters to eight and has added another family shelter. He noted that the Emmanuel House, designed for single homeless individuals living with HIV will be completed on April 29, 2001 Director Zaragoza introduced Ms. Pat Dutriz, Director of Casa De Salud Director S anchez-Valentine noted that March 31, 2001 marked the celebration of the first annual statewide holiday in commemoration of Cesar Chavez, and that California was one of the few states that recognized the labor leader with a holiday. SAEC MINUTES 11 MARCH 28, 2001