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MINUTES OF THE
DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The Downey City Hospital Commission Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.,
August 1, 2007, in the 2nd Floor Training Room of Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Dianne Lumsdaine, Chairperson
Julie Simpson, Vice-Chairperson
Diane Boggs
Diana Hansen
Sharisse Molyneux
Harold Tseklenis
Absent: Charles Hutchinson
Jerald Silby
Dwight Simpson (excused)
Rachel Villalobos
Also Present: Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Acting Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 7, 2007:
to approve
It was moved by Commissioner Boggs and seconded by Commissioner Molyneux
the Minutes of February 7, 2007
. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Commissioner
Tseklenis (due to being absent).
IV. DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO REVIEW:
At this time, guests in the audience were introduced:
From Downey Regional Medical Center:
Mary Lou Schmidt, Board Member of Downey Community Hospital Foundation;
Rob Fuller, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer;
Ken Stropel, President and Chief Executive Officer; and
Don Irving, citizen.
A. DRMC – HOSPITAL TAX RETURNS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006;
B. CERTIFICATION OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE – 07/01/07 TO 07/01/08.
The Commission reviewed the documents, discussed the tax returns and asked various
questions. Commissioner Hansen noted that the Charter Ball showed a loss. Chief Operating Officer
Fuller responded that additional revenue is on another schedule and that he believes the net profit was
$40,000 or $50,000. Mr. Fuller indicated it would be double-checked for the Commission.
Commissioner Tseklenis noted that net assets are down $3.3 Million. He asked if the hospital
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currently has a positive cash flow. Mr. Fuller responded, no, not for the past few months. He noted
they have hired a company, Zavada, to take over the collection process and they expect that they will
perform at a very high level on accounts receivable.
Commissioner Boggs inquired regarding the makeup of the two Boards. Board Member
Schmidt responded that the Hospital Board has sixteen members, twelve of which are Downey
residents. Commissioner Boggs then questioned whether any changes were planned for the Parent
Board. President Stropel responded that it is a period of transition with the by-laws under review,
noting the Parent Board now has nine members.
Commissioner Hansen asked if most hospitals have two Boards such as Downey does. Mr.
Fuller responded that the structure is standard, but how they relate together is the issue.
Commissioner Boggs expressed that the new medical office building is serving the patients
well. Commission Hansen noted that the parking situation has improved.
received and filed
Chairperson Lumsdaine so ordered the documents .
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATION:
Don Irving, resident of Downey, expressing his feelings that: he doesn’t see anything getting
better, that the Board Members have no independence and questioned the lateness of the tax returns.
Commissioner Boggs indicated that the returns end a year ago and Chairperson Lumsdaine
expressed that it is not unusual for corporations to request tax filing extensions. Mr. Fuller responded
that the books are closed at the end of September and then have to be audited, which is usually
completed in January, and then the tax returns are filed after that.
Mr. Irving then questioned the legislative mandate of having the hospital retrofitted.
Commissioner Boggs expressed that all existing hospitals were given extensions. Mr. Strople
indicated that legislation extended the time to 2015 and that the hospital is hoping to have the work
completed in 2011.
Chairperson Lumsdaine mentioned that, at the last meeting, she requested that financial
statements are provided more timely with the most recent quarter available. She indicated that she
expects the latest financial statements be available for all the Commission meetings.
Commissioner Hansen asked how the negotiations with the County with Los Angeles are going
in regards to the closing of Martin Luther King. Mr. Fuller responded that they are continuing.
Vice-Chairperson Simpson indicated that she feels the tide is turning and the work being done
is commendable, noting a family member recently had a twelve day stay at the hospital. She pointed
out that it seemed the nurses were overworked and too busy.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
6:11 p.m.
adjourned
There being no further business, the meeting was to 5:00 p.m., November 7, 2007,
in the 2nd Floor Training Room of Downey City Hall.
__________________________
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/ Acting Secretary
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