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June 2005, vol. xxviii no. 9
A publication of the city of Cupertino
CALIFORNIA USA
-Golden Jubilee 1955 2005
4th of July
Fireworks and Festivities
The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce
that the annual fireworks display will again be
held on July 4, 2005 at 9:30 p.m. T his year’sshow will again be launched from Cupertino
High School and will be visible from parks
and open public
spaces on the east
side of town.
Residents close to
Cupertino High
School are en-
couraged to view
the fireworks
from their
neighborhoods.
Activities are
s c h e d u l e d
throughout the day. Beginning at 7 a.m., the
De Anza Optimists will start the day with
their traditional pancake breakfast. Follow-ing a 9:30 line-up, the children’s parade
begins at 10 a.m. followed by the com-
munity sing-along and free birthday cake
in honor of the city’s Golden Jubilee.
Block Parties
Made Easy
The city of Cupertino’s block party
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Burglary
Prevention
The city of Cupertino
and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Department will be holding a burglary
prevention seminar on Wednesday, June
22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cupertino
Community Hall.
Information will be provided regard-
ing proven strategies to reduce burglary
in your neighborhood. For more infor-
mation contact the Sheriff’s Department
at 408.868.6600.
Neighborhood Block
Leader Training
Cupertino residents who want to help
their neighbors to get to know and work
together are invited to Block Leader
training on Tuesday, June 14 from 6 to
9 p.m. at the Cupertino Senior Center.
A light dinner will be provided.
The training features small group ac-
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formation may be submitted via e-mail to
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to the Public Information Office at City Hall,
408.777.3200. Deadline is the first Wednesday
of the month for the next month’s issue.
In InIn This IssueThis IssueThis Issue
Block Parties ...........................1
BurglaryPrevention ................1
4th of July ................................1
Block Leader Training ...........1
Summer Reading Clubs ........2
Library Databases Online .....3
Cupertino Library Info ...........3
Music in the Park....................4
Special Needs Festival ..........5
Roots-Cupertino: Part III ........6
Wild West Barbecue...............7
Community
Calendar .............................8
Identity and Social Issues of
Asian American Youth... 10
Senior Center News ............ 10
Environmental News ............11
VoIP : What Does it All Mean?
Article #5 ......................... 12
Council Actions ................... 14
Planning Comm Agenda..... 14
AccessCupertino ................ 15
City Meetings ....................... 16
Children’s Summer
Reading Club
June 21 to August 11
Children up to 8th grade are invited to join
the 2005 Summer Reading Club “Dragons,
Dreams and Daring Deeds.” Those who
read at least 10 books over the summer will
receive a certificate and may choose a free
paperback book provided by the Friends of
the Cupertino Library.
Sign up between June 21 and July 31.
Thursday Fun Programs
June 30 to August 11
Join the Children’s Librarians for programs,
crafts and more on Thursday afternoons at
2:30 p.m, and take time to check out more
books!
Storytimes
There will be no storytimes from June 20
to July 1. Please contact the library for Sum-
mer Storytimes during July and August.
Teen Summer
Reading
2005
Go For It
June 14 to
August 19,
2005
Sign up for
Teen Summer
Reading at the
Cupertino Li-
brary, beginning Tuesday, June 14th. Teens
who read five books and write a review by
the end of the program on August 19th, will
receive a gift certificate from a local book-
store. Certificates will be awarded from Sep-
tember 1st to September 30th. Support for
Teen Summer Reading is provided by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Teen Database Classes
Database instruction for teens, thirteen to
nineteen, is available at the library, by appoint-
ment. If you would like to schedule an ap-
pointment to learn about the library’s sub-
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Cupertino Library Info
Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12 to 9
Wednesday 10 to 9
Thursday 10 to 9
Friday 10 to 6
Saturday 10 to 6
Phone Numbers
General Number 408.446.1677
Accounts, Billing 800.286.1991
TeleCirc 800.471.0991
Web Addresses
Santa Clara County Library: www.santaclaracountylib.org
Teen Page: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen
Kids Page: www.santaclar acountylib.org/kids
Storytimes
Bedtime Stories (ages 3 and up): Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Toddler Stories (ages 1-1/2 to 3) – Please choose
one of the following:
Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.
scription databases, please call
the reference desk at
408.446.1677.
Cupertino #1
in Circulation
Cupertino Library is still #
1 in circulation among the
Santa Clara County libraries
and has broken its previous
all-time high record for
monthly checkout
Since its opening on Octo-
ber 30th, Cupertino Library
has once again become the
county library that circulates
the most items.
During March, its fifth full
month of operation,
Cupertino Library users
checked out 192,292 items, an
average of 924 items per
hour. Of the in-library check-
out, 94% was accomplished
via the library’s 8 self-checkout machines.
Cupertino Library recorded 58,444 visits in
March. The next closest member library was
Milpitas with a circulation of 175,706 items,
an average of 777 items per hour, and a gate
count of 54,654 visits.
Library Databases Online
Santa Clara County Library subscribes to
online databases for adults and children, on
a variety of subjects, including business, sci-
ence and literature. Many of the databases
are available even when the library is closed.
If you’re not at the library, just go to the
library’s webpage at www.santaclaracountylib
.org, click on databases, and enter your li-
brary card and PIN number to access a da-
tabase.
You may choose from any of the avail-
able databases. For example, you can research
a company using Standard and Poor’s Net
Advantage, prepare for an academic or pro-
fessional exam with Learning Express or find
information for a state report in America the
Beautiful. If you have any questions about
the databases, please call the Reference desk,
at 408.446.1677, during library hours.
Bestseller Collection
Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library, the Bestseller Collection is a special
browsing collection designed to make it easier
than ever to find a bestseller on the library
shelf when you visit the library. The books
are available on a fist-come, first-served ba-
sis (no reserves). All titles check out for one
week.
Friends of the
Library Collect Cell Phones
The Friends of the Cupertino Library have
a box in the lobby of the library for used
cell phones. Proceeds benefit the Cupertino
Library.
Internet Classes in Mandarin
Beginning classes on how to use the
Internet are available in Mandarin, by ap-
pointment. If you would like to schedule an
appointment, please call the library’s Refer-
ence Desk at 408.446.1677.
Cupertino Library is located at 10800 Torre
Avenue
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Summer Concert Series 2005
Cupertino’s Golden Jubilee Year
Through the Years…
Round up the family, pack the picnic basket, and enjoy an
evening of free music Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! All of
the concerts take place in the Amphitheater at Memorial Park,
located at the corner of Mary Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd.
June 23 Cupertino Symphonic Band
Symphonic versions of popular songs throughout the decades
June 30 JP & The Rhythm Chasers
Music from the 20’s & 30’s
July 7 Mark Russo & the Classy Cats
Jazzy music of the 40’s
July 14 Back Pages
Groovy music from the 60’s
July 21 Inoahband
70’s funk
July 28 Notorious
Let’s go 80’s
August 4 Dave Crimmen
Rock N Roll from the 50’s
In the event of rain, please call the Parks and Recreation Department for a concert update.
For more information, call 408.777.3120.
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Spanish/Mexi-
can rule in Califor-
nia lasted a little un-
der 100 years. For
the Spanish settlers,
the presidios, mis-
sions and vast
ranchos flourished in
their golden age of
pastoral and fruitful
tranquility, untouched
by wars in Europe and
revolutions in the south-
ern Americas. The mis-
sions taught trades, crafts,
agriculture, and music and
spread the European cul-
ture and civilization of that
time. The soldiers in the
presidios had no wartime
duties, other than controlling
the Native American popu-
lation, exploration and car-
rying the mail.
As early as 1818, Ameri-
cans began trickling into
California, lured by tales
of wonderful climate,
soil, abundant game and
the hospitable lifestyle af-
forded by cheap land and
labor. After Mexico took
over California from
Spain, millions of acres
of land were given
away, some to these
early American residents
of California who of-
ten intermarried into the
Spanish/Mexican families.--
In 1844, Elisha Stephens, a crusty wagon
master, guided the Stephens-Murphy-
Townsend party of settlers from Iowa across
the plains, deserts and mighty Sierra Nevada
mountains to Sutter’s Fort,
California, without any loss
of life along the way - the
first such accomplishment
in wagon train history. At
this time, California was
still under Mexican rule
but in 1846, many of
the Americans living in
Alta California orga-
nized a revolution -
the Bear Flag Revolt.
That effort lasted 26
days and then war
with Mexico broke
out between the
Americans and
Mexico. Captain
Elisha Stephens
served in ordnance under Commo-
dore Stockton, fighting with other
Americans during the
two years of the war.
Mexico finally signed the
Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo and for a time
California had a part
military/part civil gov-
ernment that didn’t work
well and sort of left the
former province in a kind
of political, governmental
limbo.
In 1848, gold was dis-
covered in the Sacramento
area and the news electri-
fied the states on the other
side of the Rocky Moun-
tains and the world. People
from all corners of the globe
took horrifying sea voyages and made ex-
hausting overland treks to this land of gold.
Immigrants came from most of the coun-
tries in Europe and the first wave of Chi-
nese came as laborers in the gold mines, on
Roots
By Gail
Fretwell
Hugger
In Celebration ofIn Celebration of
Cupertino: Part IIICupertino: Part III
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the railroads, building levees in the Sacramento
Delta and rock wall land boundaries in the
Gold Country. California became a state in
two years. By 1850, it had a constitution and
legislature and the population had soared into
the hundreds of thousands. The missions,
presidios, vast ranchos, bull and bear fights,
and sleepy pastoral lands began to pass into
history. As for Captain Stephens, he wound
up in the Santa Clara Valley in the 1850’s.
Records show he bought 160 acres from
one Jeremiah Clarke (about whom we have
no information as to when he arrived here)
on the “Westside”, (Cuper tino). Stephens
hunted game, fished, ate rattlesnakes for din-
ner and looked out of his cabin on the banks
of the creek that now bears his name. (albeit
spelled diffe rently and what Font originally
named Arroyo de San Joseph Cupertino)
In Bob Levy’s wonderful book, “The West
Side and How It Grew”, there are maps
showing the names and land holdings of the
earliest settlers in the West Side area up to the
1860’s. Another activity of note on the West
Side in this time period was the Villa Maria,
built by the Jesuits as a summer retreat for
the priests from Santa Clara Mission and uni-
versity. It was situa ted on Stevens Canyon
Road (also named for Elisha Stephens) on
what is now county park land just below
Stevens Creek Dam. Mary Lou Lyon’s little
Historical Society
Wild Wild West Barbecue
The Cupertino Historical Society & Mu-
seum is holding its annual summer fundraising
event on Saturday June 25, 2005, to help sup-
port efforts to serve the community with
educational programs and preserva tion of
the historical collections.
Underwritten by the Cali Family and me-
dia sponsor 95.3 KRTY, the Wild, Wild West
Barbecue and Gala will be a fun-filled event
with a western BBQ, music, raffle and a live
auction. Thousands of dollars worth of
great items are up for auction like dinners
for two, weekend hotel packages, rounds of
golf and even an authentic San Jose Sharks
hockey puck. More than 100 guests are ex-
pected at the Western Gala and BBQ with
entertainment that includes a bluegrass band,
line-dancing, lots of country music, fun and
good food at the historic Cooper-Garrods
Winery and Stables. Put on your boots and
join us from 5 to 9 p.m. and bring your fam-
ily and friends. Pictures will be taken and wild
west costumes are encouraged.
Tickets are $50 and are on sale now. For
further information, please contact the
Cupertino Historical Museum at
408.973.1495. Museum hours are Wednes-
day through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Ranchos of Santa Clara County
book on Elisha Stephens is a gem and well
worth reading. He was definitely one of the
most colorful characters in Cupertino’s his-
tory. The book is available at the library and
the Cupertino Museum. After the California
Gold Rush and the first mass wave of im-
migration and migration from the east, the
land on early maps of this area formerly la-
beled as “unfit for cultivation” began to lure
those European immigrants from hilly towns
in Italy, French and Slovenian, Irish and
Scotch settlers and more than a few English
ship captains and miles of vineyards in the
hills and the flat lands began replacing cattle
ranching and wheat farming. The owners of
the ranchos struggled in vain to hold onto
their huge land holdings, often spending years
in courts, but the one era was ending and
another was beginning.
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Community
Calendar
Submit information about clubs and organizations that
meet in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino,
10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 777-3202
lindal@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly.
Call the contact number for details.
JUNE Club/Organization Time Location Phone
1
Wed
Al-ANON Family Group*
Al-ATEEN*
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*
De Anza Optimist Club*
Cupertino Optimist Club*
Tandem Toastmasters*
Macintalkers
Toastmasters*
Cupertino Rotary Club*
Philotesian Rebekah #145
Cup. Symphonic Band*
Overeaters Anonymous*
Connect Club III*
7 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
8 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Noon
5:30 p.m.
Noon
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:15 a.m.
940 S. Stelling Road
Redeemer Lutheran
Church, 940 S. Stelling
20833 Stevens Creek #104
Holder’s Restaurant
Blue Pheasant
HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway
Apple Computer De Anza
3, 10500 N. DeAnza Blvd.
Community Center
Cupertino Odd Fellows
Cupertino High School
Union Church
Chamber of Commerce
650-734-
5869
650-292-
8897
253-7071
253-4424
255-3212
285-4977
macintalkers
.com
vppr@macin
talkers.com
920-2224
252-3954
262-0471
247-8488
252-7054
2
Thurs
De Anza Lions Club*
Cup. Host Lions Club*
Northwest Y Service Club*
Cupertino Amateur Radio
Emergency Service
Women’s Quilting Group*
Connect Club I*
Connect Club II*
Business Networking Intl.
HP Communicators
Toastmasters #4606*
Overeaters Anonymous*
6:45 a.m.
7:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Noon
8 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 p.m.
Holders Country Inn
Mariani’s Restaurant
Northwest YMCA
20803 Alves Drive
City Hall
West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Rd.
Holders Country Inn
Chamber of Commerce
BJ’s Brewery
HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T
19055 Pruneridge Ave.
Union Church
253-3219
252-6262
725-8195
345-8372
253-2984
252-0932
252-7054
252-7054
996-9111
BNI.com
650-691-
8724
253-8394
3
Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Fast Start Group
De Anza Kiwanis*
5:00 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
Redeemer Lutheran
Church 940 S. Stelling Rd
Intl. House of Pancakes
374-8511
973-1456
4
Sat
De Anza Flea Market
Organization of Special
Needs Families*
Overeaters Anonymous*
8 to 4 p.m.
2 to 4 p.m.
9 a.m.
De Anza College
20920 McClellan Rd.
Union Church
864-8946
996-0858
842-0688
6
Mon
American Legion Post 642
Al-ANON Steps for Living*
Take off Pounds Sensibly*
TOPS
8 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
940 S. Stelling Rd.
First Baptist Church
10505 Miller Ave.
374-6392
379-1051
252-2434
Community
Calendar
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6
Mon
Overeaters Anonymous* 7 p.m. Union Church 650-327-
1649
7
Tues
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women’s Group
Al-ANON Family Group*
ToughLove*
Cupertino Kiwanis*
Knights of Columbus
4981*
Cupertino Men’s Service*
Cupertino Sr. TV Prod.*
6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Noon
8 p.m.
Noon
9:30 a.m.
Redeemer Luth. Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
Bethel Lutheran Church
10131 Finch Avenue
Bethel Lutheran Church
The Blue Pheasant
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
The Blue Pheasant
Senior Center
650-903-
0321
379-1051
946-7970
252-3830
243-8462
252-2667
8
Wed
Krazy Dazys Square
Dance Club*
The Powerful Pens
Cross-Cultural Consortium
(5Cs)
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Collins School
Sunnyview Retirement
Community,
22445 Cupertino Rd.
Community Hall
245-9156
626-9784
285-7332
9
Thurs
Quota Service Club*
(Aids hearing & speech impaired)
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
Viewfinders Camcorder
Video Club
Noon
11:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Blue Pheasant
Community Center
Cupertino Room
252-8568
257-6136
252-1529
253-1985
10
Fri
Malihini Orchid Society
Cupertino Coin Club
7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm
West Valley Pres. Church
267-3397
253-1232
11
Sat
Daughters of Norway
9:30 a.m.
Sunnyview Retirement
Community
255-9828
13
Mon
Cupertino Odd Fellows*
Fine Arts League
8 p.m.
7 p.m.
20589 Homestead Rd.
Creekside Park
252-3954
255-6559
14
Tues
Southbay Toastmasters*
Sertoma Club*
Poets Society*
6:30 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100
N. Tantau, Rm. 1258
1366 S. Saratoga-
Sunnyvale Rd.
Coffee Society
253-7622
252-2584
255-5293
725-8091
16
Thurs
Toyokawa Sister City
West Valley Republican
Women
Rolling Hills 4H Club
Embroiders’ Guild of
America
7:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
City Hall
Monta Vista Recreation
Center
Sunnyview Lutheran
Home
257-7424
252-6312
257-4745
578-5917
21
Tues
African Violet Society
12:30 p.m.
Sunnyview Lutheran
Home
736-9262
22
Wed
Rancho Neighborhood
Association
The Powerful Pens
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Rancho Pool & Recreation
Facility
18000 Chelmsford
626-9784
28
Tues
Historical Society
De Anza Youth Soccer
League meeting
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Community Center
Creekside Park
973-1495
deanzayouth
soccer.org
Deadline for submitting July calendar information is June 1.
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Identity and Social Issues of Asian American Youth
Monta Vista High School graduates Arar Han and John Hsu will present “Identity and
Social Issues Facing Asian American Students” on June 8th. Han and Hsu are co-editors of
Asian American X, a new, nationally acclaimed collection of essays by a number of young
Asian American writers.
Drawing from these essays, John and Arar will present issues our children may face, including:
- Race/identity
- Stereotyping
- How family expectations can create unexpected stressful situations
The two presenters will explore how our students can best leverage their strengths and
experiences to pursue their career paths as motivated and productive adults. They will also
discuss how the schools, the community, and most important, parents, can help.
The presentation will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cuper-
tino Community Hall (adjacent to the Cupertino Library) 10350 Torre Avenue.
This presentation is co-hosted by the Asian American Par ent Association (AAPA) and the
5C’s (Citizens of Cupertino Cr oss Cultural Consortium).
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
When people think of senior centers, they
picture sedentary activities. They do not usu-
ally associate them with health and wellness
activities. At Cupertino Senior Center, it is
our mission to enhance the healthily lifestyle
of adults 50+ through fitness, health, wellness
education and programming. Scientists have
proven that exercises in any form enhance
one’s health. We at Senior Center offer physical
activities, such as low impact aerobics, dances,
yoga and Tai chi at a reasonable price.
The Cupertino Senior Center also offers
opportunities for seniors to increase their
health knowledge. There is a saying
“Knowledge is Power” and through health
lectures, Senior Center members learn how
to better take care of themselves. Health edu-
cation seminars are an important part of se-
nior center activities. We invite qualified health
professionals to address different topics of
fitness, health and wellness. These seminars
are free of charge to Senior Center mem-
bers.
During June and July, The Cupertino Se-
nior Center will be featuring 4 seminars.
Confronting Grief and Loss Seminar
Friday, June 10, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A volun-
teer from the Center for Living and Dying
will discuss grief and loss for people who
recently lost a spouse or a loved one. The
presentation will address the feeling of lone-
liness after the loss, tools for grieving, and
where they can turn for help.
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Health
Tuesday, June 14, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A nurse
practitioner will discuss causes of Arthritis
and Osteoporosis, symptoms, treatment nu-
trition, prevention and exercises.
Overcoming Depression
Wednesday, June 22, 3 to 5 p.m. Counse-
lor from the Chinese American Counseling
Services will give a presentation on recog-
nizing depression among family members,
treatment available and how friends and fam-
ily can help.
Senior Nutrition
Tuesday, July 12, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A regis-
tered dietician will discuss supplements, trans
fats and the importance of calcium, vitamin
D and fiber. The dietician will also talk about
frozen entrees, whether they are an alterna-
tive to cooking; eating out and the impor-
tance of exercise.
Come and join our vibrant center. It is never
too late to get in shape, and it is easy to be-
come a member of the Senior Center. You
just need to be at least 50 years young and
fill an application form; member ship fee is
$22 for Cupertino resident and $27 for non-
resident.
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Environmental
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tivities and tips from experienced neighbor-
hood leaders to help residents refine their
neighborhood organizing skills. The City’s
Emergency Preparedness, Neighborhood
Watch and Block Party programs also will
be presented.
Block leaders serve as vital communica-
tion links between the City and the neigh-
Leaders, Continued from page 1 borhoods. Leaders also gather throughout
the year to share tips and to learn communi-
cation techniques. 140 residents participate
in the City’s Block Leader program today.
If you would like to participate, e-mail
communityrelations@cupertino.org or call
408.777.3331 by June 9. More information
about the block leader program also can be
found on the City’s web site:
www.cupertino.org.
VoIP : What Does it All
Mean? Article #5
By L.T. Gutadauro, Telecommunications
Commission Chairperson
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What is VoIP/Internet Voice?
VoIP allows you to make telephone calls
using a computer network, over a data net-
work like the Internet. VoIP converts the
voice signal from your telephone into a digi-
tal signal that travels over the Internet then
converts it back at the other end so you can
speak to anyone
with a regular
phone number.
When placing a
VoIP call using a
phone with an
adapter, you’ll
hear a dial tone
and dial just as
you always have.
VoIP may also al-
low you to make
a call directly
from a computer
using a conven-
tional telephone
or a microphone.
You need a
broadband con-
nection and addi-
tional hardware
and software.
How Can I Place a VoIP Call?
Depending on the service, one way to
place a VoIP call is to pick up your phone
and dial the number, using an adaptor that
connects to your existing high-speed Internet
connection. The call goes through your local
telephone company to a VoIP provider. The
phone call goes over the Internet to the called
party’s local telephone company for the
completion of the call. Another way is to
utilize a microphone headset plugged into
your computer. The number is placed using
the keyboard and is routed through your
cable modem.
What Kind of Equipment Do I Need?
A broadband (high speed Internet) con-
nection is required. This can be through a
cable modem, or high speed services such as
DSL or a local area network. You can hook
up an inexpensive microphone to your com-
puter and send your voice through a cable
modem or connect a phone directly to a tele-
phone adaptor.
Is There A Difference Between Making
a Local & a Long Distance Call?
Some VoIP providers offer free calls to
other subscribers to the ser vice. Your VoIP
provider may permit you to select an area
code different from the area in which you
live. This means
you may not in-
cur long distance
charges if you
call a number in
your area code
regardless of ge-
ography. It also
means that
people who call
you may incur
long distance
charges depend-
ing on their area
code and service.
Some VoIP
providers charge
for a long dis-
tance call to a
number outside
your calling area.
Others permit
you to call any-
where at a flat rate for a fixed number of
minutes.
If I Have Internet Voice Service, Whom
Can I Call?
Depending upon your service, you might
be limited only to other subscribers to the
service, or you may be able to call any phone
number, anywhere in the world. The person
you are calling does not need any special
equipment, just a phone.
What Are Some Advantages of Internet
Voice?
Because Inter net Voice is digital, it may
offer features and services that are not avail-
able with a traditional phone. If you have a
broadband Internet connection, you need not
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maintain and pay the additional cost for a
line just to make telephone calls.
With many Internet Voice plans you can
talk for as long as you want with any person
in the world (the requirement is that the other
person has an Internet connection).
What Are Some Disadvantages Of
Internet Voice?
If you’re considering replacing your tradi-
tional telephone service with Internet Voice,
there are important considerations:
• Unlike traditional phone service, Internet
Voice services don’t usually work during
power outages
• It may be difficult to seamlessly connect
with the 911 dispatch center or identify the
location of Internet Voice 911 callers
• They may or may not offer white page
listings
• Sound quality may not be as good as tra-
ditional telephones
Can I Take My Phone Adapter With Me
When I Travel?
You may be able to use your VoIP service
wherever you travel as long as you have a
high speed Internet connection available. In
that case it would work the same as from
your home or business.
Does My Computer Have To Be On?
Not if you are making calls with a phone
and adaptor or special VoIP phone, but your
broadband Internet connection needs to be
active. You can also use your computer while
talking on the phone.
Does The FCC Regulate VoIP?
On February 12, 2004, the FCC found that
an entirely Internet-based VoIP service was
an unregulated information service. The FCC
has organized an FCC Internet Policy Work-
ing Group to address policy issues. For more
information on the Working Group, please
visit www.fcc.gov/ipwg.
You should always check with the VoIP
service provider you choose to confirm any
advantages and limitations to their service.
Thank you for your interest in this series
of articles presented by the Cupertino Tele-
communications Commission.
Things will be quiet until 6:45 p.m. when
roving entertainers, games and face painting
begin at Creekside Park, Hyde and Sedgwick
schools.Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
For safety reasons, there will be no public
access to the Cupertino High School cam-
pus. Finch and Tilson Streets will be closed
to traffic from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. For handi-
cap accessible parking locations, please con-
tact the Parks and Recreation Administra-
tion office by July 3, 2005, at 408.777.3110.
For all other questions, please call the Quinlan
Community Center at 408.777.3120.
Daytime Program at Quinlan Commu-
nity Center and Memorial Park
7 to 11 a.m.: De Anza Optimist Pancake
Breakfast (Quinlan Community Center’s
Cupertino Room)
9:30 a.m.: Line-up for Children’s Parade
10 to 10:30 a.m.: Children’s Pa rade start-
ing at the Memorial Park ball field and pro-
ceeding to the Quinlan Community Center
10:30 to 11 a.m.: Children’s Community
Sing-along at Quinlan Center (backside of
Center at the fountain).
Evening Program
Come early and bring your picnic to
Creekside Park, Hyde or Sedgwick Schools.
· Free parking at Vallco Fashion Park
· Handicapped parking available at
Creekside Park
6:45 to 9:15 p.m.: Roving entertainers,
games and face painting at Creekside Park,
Hyde and Sedgwick Schools
· No pets, no portable barbeques
Street closures to vehicles and pedestri-
ans 6 to 11 p.m.:
· Finch Ave. between Stevens Creek and
Phil Lane
· Calle De Barcelona
· Phil Lane
· Tilson Ave. @ Tantau Av
- Stendl between Shadygrove and Phil
9:30 p.m. ~ Fireworks set off @ Cupertino
High School
Fireworks,Continued from page 1
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Council
Actions
Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior
to the meeting, confirm agenda with city clerk,
777.3223. Copies of agendas are available at
City Hall on the Thursday preceding council and
planning commission meetings.
Planning Commission meeting
Cupertino Community Hall
Tuesday, June 14, 2005, 6:00 p.m. (Note:
This is an earlier start time)
Applicant:City of Cuper tino, Citywide
General Plan amendment to revise the
General Plan.
Applicant:Martin Bernstein, 22362 Regnart
Road
Hillside exception for a new 6,500 square
foot residence on a prominent
ridgeline with slopes greater than 30% and
exceptions to the maximum wall
height on the downhill elevation and to
exceed the maximum grading
quantities
Applicant:Robert Lindberg (Gate of
Heaven Cemetery), 22555 Cristo Rey Drive
Use Permit to use vertical markers and
statuary at an existing cemetery
Applicant:Alan Loving (Taylor Woodrow
Homes), Bubb Road and Imperial Avenue
(a portion of Results Way Corporate Park)
Use permit to demolish 175,000 square
feet of industrial buildings and construct 94
single-family residential units and recreation
areas.
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Council Members Present: Kwok,
Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang, James
Proclamation to Ralph Qualls for the
James L. Martin award from the League of
California Cities as Public Works Director
of the Year.
Approve the minutes from the March 15
and April 5 City Council meetings.
Accepted applications for an Alcoholic
Beverage License:
Ramenrama Red Miso, 19772 Stevens
Creek Blvd. (new restaurant next to the El-
ephant Bar), and the Blue Pheasant Restau-
rant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Adopted resolutions approving a final par-
cel map and improvement plans at 21851
Lomita Avenue, Lands of Li.
Adopted resolutions approving a Grant of
Easement for roadway for Tracy Hsu and
Huei-Hwang Hung, husband and wife as
community property with right of survivor-
ship, and Kong-Yeu Han and Suejane Han,
husband and wife as community property
with right of survivorship, all as Tenants in
Common, 21811 San Fernando Avenue.
Accept municipal improvements, William
A. Hurt, 21740 Alcazar Avenue, Richard
Shwe and Alma M. Shwe, 21840 Hermosa
Avenue.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Council Members Present: Kwok,
Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang, James
Closed Session
Pending litigation - City of Cupertino vs.
Ole Rasmussen, regarding assignment of Blue
Pheasant Restaurant to Hungry Jack’s Res-
taurant Corporation. No decision was made.
Negotiations regarding the De Anza Cu-
pertino Aquatics (DACA) lease.
Regular Meeting
Presentation regarding phase the Housing
Trust of Santa Clara County.
Approved application for an Alcoholic
Beverage License for Flames Coffee Shop
and Bakery, 10630 S. De Anza Blvd.
Adopted a resolution approving a Grant
of Easement, roadway, for Amelia Invest-
ments, 10578 San Leandro Avenue.
Adopted a resolution approving an Im-
provement Agreement with Amelia Invest-
ments, 10578 San Leandro Avenue.
Accepted Municipal Improvements for
Stevens Creek Office Center Associates.
Approved the list of Hazard Mitigation
Strategies to be included in the Association
of Bay Area Government (ABAG) Hazard
Mitigation Plan being submitted to the State
of California and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
Conducted a public hearing regarding the
Blue Pheasant Restaurant. Application was
denied.
Approved the Community Special Events
policy at the Civic Center Plaza.
Approved changes to the Massage Ordi-
nance.
Canceled the July 5 City Council meeting
for lack of quorum.
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