Historical and Landmarks Commission

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The Historical & Landmarks Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to historical places and landmarks. This Commission provides advice on the naming and renaming of streets, museums and the establishment thereof in the City, and the marking and preservation of historical landmarks and places.

The Historical and Landmarks Commission consists of seven Commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council. To be eligible, you must be a registered voter and resident of Santa Clara, and may not hold any paid office in, or be employed by, the City of Santa Clara. For details call the City Clerk's office at (408) 615-2220. The Historical & Landmarks Commission may also be contacted by email at HistoricalLandmarksCommission@santaclaraca.gov.

Santa Clara Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month 2024

Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Historical and Landmarks “Art meets History” Banner project for the month of May in honor of National Preservation Month. It’s a first for our Commission. The new initiative celebrates historic preservation and showcases our heritage, events and landmarks that define our area. For this year, the HLC chose to start on the state’s first highway, El Camino Real, between Lafayette and Scott Boulevard.

Historical and Landmarks Commission Procedures

Current and Past Agendas

To view current and past meeting agendas and materials, please go to Historical and Landmarks Commission Meetings Online

2024 Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting Dates

2025 Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting Dates

Meets: Generally meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm
Place: City Hall - Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Avenue
Staff Liaisons: Sheldon Ah Sing, Development Review Officer, (408) 615-2480
or Nimisha Agrawal, Senior Planner (408) 615-2467
HistoricalLandmarksCommission@santaclaraca.gov