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MINUTES OF THE
DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Downey City Hospital Commission Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.,
February 7, 2007, in the 2nd Floor Training Room of Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Sharisse Molyneux, Chairperson
Dianne Lumsdaine, Vice-Chairperson
Diane Boggs
Diana Hansen
Chuck Hutchinson
Jerald Silby
Julie Simpson
Absent: Dwight Simpson (excused)
Harold Tseklenis (excused)
Rachel Villalobos
Also Present: Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Acting Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 2, 2006
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It was moved by Vice-Chairperson Lumsdaine and seconded by Commissioner Silby
approve the Minutes of August 2, 2006
. The motion carried (6/1), noting the abstention of
Commissioner Boggs (due to being absent).
IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
It was moved by Commissioner Boggs, seconded by Commissioner Silby and unanimously
toelect Dianne Lumsdaine Chairperson.
carried (7/0) It was moved by Commissioner Boggs,
to elect Julie Simpson Vice-
seconded by Commissioner Molyneux and unanimously carried (7/0)
Chairperson
.
At this time, Chairperson Lumsdaine thanked Sharisse Molyneux for serving the past year as
Chairperson and leading the meetings so well.
V. DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO REVIEW:
A. Downey Regional Medical Center – Enclosure Letter;
B. Certification of Liability Insurance Coverage;
C. Hospital State License 06/30/06 to 06/29/07;
D. Certificate of Corporate Good Standing with the State;
E. Accreditation Certificate 2006 through 2009;
F. Board of Directors’ Profile 2005-06;
G. Certification of Balance in Repair Fund;
H. Consolidated Financial Statements for years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005;
I. Current Report on Daily Hospital Service Charges, Wages and Salaries.
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The documents were reviewed by the Commission.
Commissioner Boggs expressed that items A through E appear very routine and standard.
She questioned item F, the Hospital Foundation Board of Directors roster, noting there are six
vacancies on the Board. Mary Lou Schmidt, Chairperson of the Downey Community Hospital
Foundation responded that there are nineteen (19) members of the Board currently, indicating Mario
Guerra is now off the Board. It was noted that he was terminated as a Board member, although he
will continue as an Ex-Officio member due to his status as a Council Member.
Commissioner Boggs asked if there was any intention of filling the vacancies on the Board
and Chairperson Schmidt responded probably not, that there is a trend for smaller Boards.
Commissioner Boggs further inquired if there was any information about the financial status as of
today, instead of seven months ago as the reports reflect. Chairprson Schmidt responded that they
had a little glitch in the system and they were two months behind in getting the October and
November financials, which they just received today.
V ice-Chairperson Simpson requested whether those updated financials could be provided for
the next meeting. Chairperson Schmidt responded that they will ask Bruce Bowne, Chief Financial
Officer, to attend the next meeting. Chairperson Lumsdaine expressed that it would be good to see
the prior quarter if possible.
Commissioner Silby commented on AB774, effective January 1, regarding patient discounts
for the under and non insured and questioned whether this would have any impact on revenue for the
hospital. Ken Strople, Executive Vice President of Downey Regional Medical Center, responded yes,
but they do not think it will be significant.
Commissioner Hansen spoke regarding the downsizing of Martin Luther King and the impact
on the other hospitals, noting that St. Francis contracted with the County to be reimbursed for the
overflow. Mr. Strople responded that they are still negotiating the agreement with the County.
received and filed
Chairperson Lumsdaine so ordered the documents .
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATION:
Commissioner Boggs thanked the hospital representatives for being present. Commissioner
Hutchinson also thanked the representatives for being present, noting it has been several years since
anyone representing the hospital had attended.
Commissioner Hutchinson inquired about the bonus that Allen Korneff had received. Mr.
Strople responded that the hospital does not have bonuses, but there is a variable compensation plan
with prior established performance objectives. A committee makes the determination.
Commissioner Hansen questioned whether the percentage is fixed on the variable
compensation plan. It was responded that it is a fixed opportunity from zero to one-hundred percent
based upon meeting the predetermined expectations of the position. This is very common in the
health care industry.
Vice-Chairperson Simpson inquired regarding the possibility of the Hospital being too full to
accept patients who are Downey residents. Mr. Strople responded that it would be highly unlikely and
they would do everything they could to avoid it. If it should happen, the Downey resident can always
be transferred when a bed becomes available.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
5:35 p.m.
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adjourned
There being no further business, the meeting was to 5:00 p.m., May 2, 2007, in the
2nd Floor Training Room of Downey City Hall.
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Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/ Acting Secretary
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