From: Nora Pimentel
To: Michelle Estabillo
Subject: FW: A New Low
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2:47:13 PM
From: Debbie Tryforos <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:59 AM
To: Mayor and Council <[email protected]> Subject: A New Low
I have been watching the "Ethics" youtube videos and as usual they point out the unethical antics of most of our City Council.
In the most recent video, I was shown what happened at the end of the last meeting (notably when the Mayor and Council member Watanabe were not present).
Kevin Park, you should be ashamed. And since I doubt you know that feeling, you need to be censored. What you did to a member of the audience is unforgivable, offensive and needs to be addressed. If this council will not do so, the citizens of Santa Clara will. You are childish, rude, demeaning to members of the public and a total embarrassment to our city.
Most people don't get to see the expressions of our council while one of the others are talking, but this video clearly shows Anthony Becker laughing at Kevin's stunt.
For someone who is so sensitive
to what others say about him....this is total irony.
Then let's address the City Attorney who let this happen. Where was he? Or was he complicit? It scares me that the next attorney and city manager are favorites of most of you - will they also turn away when you do unethical things?
This needs to be addressed at a council meeting and Kevin needs to apologize to this person in public, just as he wanted Kathy Watanbe apologize to him.
There are options out there for some of you and they are being looked at.
Debbie Tryforos
1735 Long St
Santa Clara, CA
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From: Clerk
To: Nora Pimentel; Michelle Estabillo
Subject: Public Presentation - Written Public Comment for 2/21/2023 Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:50:22 PM
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Pamphlet-English 3.1.2021.pdf
Pamphlet-Spanish 3.2.2021.pdf
Senior Gateway Postcard 020822-English-QR Code.pdf
Senior Gateway Postcard 020822-Spanish-QR Code.pdf
Santa Clara Public Comment.pdf
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Good afternoon Mayor and Councilmembers,
The Clerk’s Office received the attached written comment for Public Presentation, forwarding for your reference. This will form part of the public record for this meeting.
Thank you
Nora Pimentel, MMC | Assistant City Clerk | City Clerk's Office City of Santa Clara, California
1500 Warburton Ave. | Santa Clara, CA 95050
(O) 1.408.615.2222 | (F) 1.408.241.6771
[email protected] | www.santaclaraca.gov
From: Bykowsky, Mary Beth <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:42 AM
To:
Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Written Public Comment
Good Morning,
Please accept my Written Public Comment for tonight’s City Council Meeting. I have also attached flyers for the 2 programs I mention in the Comment.
Regards,
Mary Beth Bykowsky |
Outreach Analyst
Community Relations and Outreach Branch
California Department of Insurance
(916) 492-3536 | [email protected]
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1 Santa Clara City Council Meeting
February 21, 2023 – Written Public Comments
My name is Mary Beth Bykowsky and I serve as the Northern California Outreach Analyst at the Department of Insurance, also known as CDI, and tonight I’d like to share an overview of the Department and how we can assist you and your constituents.
The CA Department of Insurance is a state agency and we regulate all lines of insurance: homeowners, auto, life, health to name a few.
We also regulate the insurance companies, agents, and brokers that sell insurance.
We have over 1400 dedicated employees to oversee more than 1400 insurance companies, and license more than 425,000 agents and brokers.
CA has the largest insurance market in the United States and 3rd largest in the world. CA insurance companies collect $340 billion dollars in premiums every year! Inside CDI, there are 11 Branches, each led by a Deputy Commissioner. We have our headquarters in LA, Oakland and Sacramento.
I will share the work of a few branches or divisions with you tonight.
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries and complaints regarding insurance company or producer activities. The goal of this division is primarily to protect California insurance consumers!
Our Consumer Hotline employs insurance compliance officers who are experts in insurance to assist the public with insurance questions. They answer over 170,000 calls a year.
2 The Enforcement Branch is the investigative body of the Department. The Enforcement Branch investigates over 4,600 cases of misconduct and fraud by insurers, bail bond agents, employers, providers, insurance agents, brokers, and adjusters, and claimants annually. We have eleven offices throughout California.
The Community Relations and Outreach Branch is the team I am part of. We are dedicated to consumer outreach and education, working with our partners in federal, state, and local elected district offices. We host individual meetings with local elected officials district offices and make presentations at town halls, briefings, roundtables, Senior Scam Stoppers, exhibits and other events.
Next, I’ll share with you a few programs the Department has to offer consumers.
Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR) and hosted by CDI. It is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers helpful information such as: Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect, Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams, Health Care Information, and Your Rights. The website is seniors.ca.gov.
The CA Low Cost Auto Insurance Program was established by the Legislature in 1999. It is a State sponsored program for income eligible drivers that offers liability auto insurance at an affordable rate.
To qualify, drivers have to have a valid driver’s license or AB 60 license, the value of their car has to be under $25,000; be a Good Driver with 1 point or less, and be income eligible.
If a driver already qualifies for any state or county assistance programs, like Medi- Cal or Cal Fresh, they would most likely qualify for this program based on income. 3 Drivers can visit mylowcostauto.com or call 1-866-602-8861 to take the 7-question eligibility quiz.
Thank you for the opportunity to share the Department of Insurance with you! Mar
y Beth Bykowsky
Outreach Analyst
Community Relations and Outreach Branch
California Department of Insurance
(916) 492-3536 | [email protected]
mylowcostauto.com
Why is this program important?
If you have a driver’s license and drive a vehicle, the law requires that you have auto insurance. California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance is a state-sponsored program that makes auto
insurance affordable, helping you drive responsibly and legally.
Who qualifies for this program?
QUALIFYING DRIVER S MUST:
—
Have a valid California driver’s license
— Own a vehicle valued at $25,000 or less
—
Meet income eligibility requirements
— Be at least 16 years old
Additional eligibility levels available on the website.
What does it cost?
The annual premiums in California vary
by county, ranging from
$244 to $966
. There are discounts if the consumer has been a
licensed driver for 3 years with a
good driving record. To check
the rates in your county or calculate a payment schedule, go to www.mylowcostau to.com/coverage.
How do I sign up
?
TO APPLY, FOLLOW THESE 2 STEPS:
Complete the eligibility questionnaire at
www.mylowcostauto.com
Then
complete the application process
— Now 100% online
OR
— Meet with a local agent, at no cost
If you do not have internet access or need additional assistance, please call 1-866-602-8861.
Affordable
Auto Insurance
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mylowcostauto.com
¿Por qué necesito seguro de auto?
Si usted tiene una licencia de conducir válida y conduce un vehículo, la ley requiere que usted tenga seguro de
auto. California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance [Seguro de
Auto de Bajo Costo de California] es un programa
patrocinado por el estado que hace el seguro de auto
accesible, ayudándole a conducir de manera
responsable
y legal.
¿Quién califica para este pr
ograma?
LOS CONDUCTORES QUE CALIFICAN DEBEN:
— Tener una licencia de conducir válida de California
— Poseer
un vehículo avaluado en $25,000 o menos
— Cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad de
ingresos
— Debe haber cumplido al menos 16 años de edad
Niveles de elegibilidad adicionales disponibles en la
página web.
¿Cuánto cuesta?
Las primas anuales en California varían según el
condado, que van desde $244 hasta $966. Hay
descuentos disponibles s
i el consumidor ha sido un
co
nductor con licencia con 3 años y buen historial de
conducir. Para ver las tarifas en su condado o calcular un calendario de pagos, vaya a
www.mylowcostauto.com/coverage.
¿Cómo
me inscribo?
SIGA ESTOS DOS PASOS:
Complete el cuestionario de elegibilidad en
www. mylowcostauto.com
Luego co
mplete el proceso de solicitud
— Ahora 100% en Internet
O
— Reúnase con un agente local, sin costo alguno
Si necesita asistencia adicional, por favor llame al
1-866-602-8861
Seguro De Auto
Patrocinado por el
Estado de California
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California Senior Gateway www.seniors.ca.gov
Empowering seniors with information and resources
The Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and to solve problems.
Visit www.seniors.ca.gov to find information on such topics as:
• Preventing fraud, financial abuse, and common scams.
• Avoiding and reporting abuse and neglect.
• Health care information.
• Your rights.
• Other resources.
Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder
Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR),
a working group with representatives from many
California State agencies, and is hosted by the
California Department of Insurance.
Portal para adultos mayores de
California
www.seniors.ca.gov
Empoderando a los adultos mayores con información y recursos El Portal para adultos mayores es un sitio web integral que tiene el objetivo de brindarles a los adultos mayores, a sus familias y a sus cuidadores la información que necesitan para conectarse con
servicios y recursos útiles, para hallar respuestas y para resolver problemas.
Visite www.seniors.ca.gov para encontrar información sobre t emas como los siguientes:
• Prevenir el fraude, el abuso económico y estafas comunes. • Evitar y denunciar el abuso y la negligencia.
• Información sobre atención médica.
• Sus derechos.
• Otros recursos.
El Portal para adultos mayores está patrocinado
por la Mesa Redonda Entre Agencias de Abuso
Económico de Adultos Mayores (E-FAIR), un
grupo de trabajo de representantes de varias
agencias del estado de California, y es alojado
por el Departamento de Seguros de California.