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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-21 - MINUTES - JOINT HMNM HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (3)^' MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 5:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting at 5:37 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. The following representatives were present on behalf of the Hospital: W. Bryan George, Hospital Board Chair Betty Burke, Hospital Board Member Ray Henry, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services Edward Cole, Jr., Foundation Board Chair Duffy Watson, Hospital President Lisa Foust, Foundation President Darlene Isbell, Asst. Director, Emergency Medical Services Agency, LA County FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Heidt led the flag salute. ITEM 1 HOSPITAL ISSUES AND DISCUSSION George Caravalho, City Manager, introduced Lisa Foust who distributed a discussion paper and provided an overview of the presentation including the delivery of emergency services throughout the valley and the role of various hospitals in the region. Duffy Watson displayed the various facilities in the valley and outlined their role. Darlene Isbell discussed the role of the EMS Agency. Councilmembers and Hospital representatives discussed transport times; the percentage of trauma cases from freeway accidents; the Hospital's long term debt; ways to get the word out to get support for the expansion of services; plans for raising funds; a possible grant/match situation for the City to offer support to the expansion plans; better public relations for the Hospital; improving urgent care on the east side of the valley. Mayor Darcy indicated an item would be placed on an upcoming regular Council agenda for Council to take action in support of the expansion plans. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Don Fleming encouraged getting the word out about support for the hospital and thanked "` the Council for their support. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the joint meeting at 7:29 p.m. ATTEST: rTGF-y`-a'ur'a O� CITY CLERK 99se2Ui.&a 2 MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 5:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 i CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting at 5:37 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. The following representatives were present on behalf of the Hospital: W. Bryan George, Hospital Board Chair Betty Burke, Hospital Board Member Ray Henry, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services Edward Cole, Jr., Foundation Board Chair Duffy Watson, Hospital President Lisa Foust, Foundation President Darlene Isbell, Asst. Director, Emergency Medical Services Agency, LA County FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Heidt led the flag salute. ITEM 1 HOSPITAL ISSUES AND DISCUSSION George Caravalho, City Manager, introduced Lisa Foust who distributed a discussion paper and provided an overview of the presentation including the delivery of emergency services throughout the valley and the role of various hospitals in the region. Duffy Watson displayed the various facilities in the valley and outlined their role. Darlene Isbell discussed the role of the EMS Agency. Councilmembers and Hospital representatives discussed transport times; the percentage of trauma cases from freeway accidents; the Hospital's long term debt; ways to get the word out to get support for the expansion of services; plans for raising funds; a possible grant/match situation for the City to offer support to the expansion plans; better public relations for the Hospital; improving urgent care on the east side of the valley.