Monday night at 8 00 eastern on cspan two. Scams thathearing on have surfaced during the coronavirus pandemic. A Senate Congress subcommittee heard from officials on protecting the public, especially the senior population. Good afternoon. All here today to a hearing entitled acting americans from covid19 scams covid19 scams. The nation continues to fight the Health Crisis brought on by the covid19 pandemic. In addition to the threat this pandemic poses to americans, the Economic Impact resulting from responsible Public Health protocols have been felt in every corner of the country. It has become clear that preventing practices and dedicated resources including expanding testing capability and the availability of personal protective equipment are absolute necessities to a responsible path forward in extinguishing this Health Crisis. However, during this time of National Emergency and coordinated recovery, there are scam artists that seek to take advantage of consumers, especially the na
Are from any announcements . Yes, due to the covid19 Health Emergency and to protect board members, City Employees and the bubble the board of supervisors such as chamber and Committee Room are closed. However, members will be participating in the meeting remotely and this precaution is taken purpose to local and state and federal orders and directives. Committee members will attend through Video Conference and participate in the meeting to the extent they are physically present. Public comments are available on each item on this agenda. Call 415 6550001, meeting i. D. 416 1617499 . Press pound twice and when connected, youll hear the meeting discussion and youll be meeted and in listeningmode only. When the item of interest comes up dial star 3 to be added to the speaker line. Speak clearcall clearly and slo. You may submit Public Comment in either of the furthering ways, email or if you submit Public Comments via email, it will be forwarded and included as part of the official file a
Good afternoon. All here today to a hearing entitled acting americans from covid19 scams protecting americans from covid19 scams. The nation continues to fight the Health Crisis brought on by the covid19 pandemic. In addition to the threat this pandemic poses to americans, the Economic Impact resulting from responsible Public Health protocols have been felt in every corner of the country. It has become clear that preventing practices and dedicated resources including expanding testing capability and the availability of personal protective equipment are absolute necessities to a responsible path forward in extinguishing this Health Crisis. However, during this time of National Emergency and coordinated recovery, there are scam artists that seek to take advantage of consumers, especially the nations most vulnerable communities, like that of our nations seniors. Networks Consumer Reports consumers across the u. S. Reported over 136,000 Different Cases of covid related scams totaling appro
It is slow today. No problem. Operator this question is now in question and answer mode. To alert the speaker, you have a question, press zero. Each question will be heard in the way it was received. This is Public Comment for minutes on june 30th. So if you wish to address the board on the minutes, dial 10 now. There are no callers. Chair Public Comment is closed. Motion to approve. Chair is there a second . Second. Chair secretary boomer, can you please call the role. role call . Five communications, madam chair. Item 13 regarding the caltrian sales tax has been removed at the request of staff and proposing amendments to the board of directors and we will schedule a special meeting for members of the public to hear our item and for us to act. If you wish to address the directors today on this topic, you can do so under general Public Comment on items not on the agenda. Again, so the caltrain sales tax measure will not be heard at the end of the agenda but will be heard in a special m
Are from any announcements . Yes, due to the covid19 Health Emergency and to protect board members, City Employees and the bubble the board of supervisors such as chamber and Committee Room are closed. However, members will be participating in the meeting remotely and this precaution is taken purpose to local and state and federal orders and directives. Committee members will attend through Video Conference and participate in the meeting to the extent they are physically present. Public comments are available on each item on this agenda. Call 415 6550001, meeting i. D. 416 1617499 . Press pound twice and when connected, youll hear the meeting discussion and youll be meeted and in listeningmode only. When the item of interest comes up dial star 3 to be added to the speaker line. Speak clearcall clearly and slo. You may submit Public Comment in either of the furthering ways, email or if you submit Public Comments via email, it will be forwarded and included as part of the official file a