Historic preservation in California local government
What California city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,249 California meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in California with the most historic preservation activity
- Santa Rosa, CA (48)
- Riverside, CA (43)
- Coronado, CA (39)
- Mountain View, CA (33)
- Fresno, CA (29)
- Vallejo, CA (29)
- Monterey County, CA (29)
- Pomona, CA (28)
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (27)
- Mariposa County, CA (27)
- Sunnyvale, CA (27)
- Highland, CA (26)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Landmarks Committee meeting with no agenda items listed
The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee met on December 17, 2026. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
No business items listed for Historic Landmarks Committee meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. It is essentially empty of substantive content.
No substantive items on Historic Landmarks Committee agenda
The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions or discussions.
City Council to consider historic dedesignation and rezoning on Orange Street
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the historic dedesignation of properties at 4472 and 4480 Orange Street and a boundary modification for the Prospect Place Historic District. The body will also consider various contracts for public works, police ammunition, and environmental consulting.
City Council to consider historic dedesignation and rezoning for 4472 and 4480 Orange Street
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the removal of historic designations and rezoning of properties on Orange Street. The body will also consider several contracts for city services, including environmental consulting and police ammunition.
Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting cancelled
This meeting of the Fresno Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
No substantive items listed
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from eSCRIBE software with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Historic Preservation Board meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board scheduled for July 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of regular business items.
Commission to review draft Historic Preservation Ordinance amendment
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a proposed draft amendment to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The body is asked to review a draft Code Amendment to Chapter 17.58 of the Banning Municipal Code and a Table of Historic Resource Designations.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
The July 22, 2026 regular meeting of the Alhambra Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted; the next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026.
Grant money for restoration of farm equipment to be considered
The History Committee will review updates on several historic sites, including Heritage House, the Martha Lynn Water Tower, and signage for Heritage Oak Trees. New business items include the September issue of “Our Town,” a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, a grant for restoration of farm equipment, and the election of…
No agenda items listed for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting
The agenda for the Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission on July 21, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda.
Landmark Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
The Landmark Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the B300 Basement at 1010 10th Street.
Board will consider removal of Isabel Winslow House from historic inventory
The Historic Resources Board will adopt routine items on the consent agenda, provide direction on a visual history section for the Draft Residential Design Guidelines, and hold public hearings on several historic resource matters. Items include a National Register nomination for Stonehouse Terrace, a removal request…
Historical Landmarks Commission to review plaque updates and potential landmarks
The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission will meet to receive updates on several plaque projects and historical tributes. The body will also discuss potential landmarks, including specific sites and organizations.
Commission to consider two Mills Act contracts for historic properties
The Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings to recommend approval of two Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) for properties at 602 Georgia Street and 926 York Street. The commission will recommend that the City Council find both projects exempt from the…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews resource survey and local government report
The commission will review preliminary findings from the East-West Glendale Historic Resource Survey. Members will also review the 2024-25 Certified Local Government Report and receive updates on staffing and pending historic districts.
Design Review Board meeting cancelled
The Design Review and Preservation Board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, August 06, 2026.
Tree Advisory Committee to elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-2027 term
The Petaluma Tree Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve until June 30, 2027. Members will also hear updates from three ad hoc committees focused on tree preservation, community planting, and public engagement. The meeting includes swearing-in of two committee members and approval of prior…
Commission reviews historic designations and Mills Act agreement
The Historic Resource Commission will hold public hearings to determine the historic significance of two properties. The body will also consider a Mills Act Agreement for a designated historic property.
Cultural Heritage Board reviews minutes, ethics, and historic preservation reports
The board will approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and adopt routine items on the Consent Calendar. It will discuss the recent absences of Board Members Brown and Hudson, and conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. A workshop will present the Point of Cultural Interest program, and members…
Commission to consider historic landmark nomination for Elks Field and Simas Park
The Recreation and Parks Commission will review a proposal regarding the historic landmark nomination of Elks Field and Simas Park Baseball Fields. The commission may authorize staff to forward these materials to the Planning Commission for further recommendation.
HPC to discuss Paul Masson Champagne Cellars POI marker
The Heritage Preservation Commission will review draft signage for the Bellicitti Barn and discuss plans for a Point of Interest marker at the Paul Masson Champagne Cellars. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and provide feedback on the city's new heritage preservation webpage.
Historic Sites Commission meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The Historic Sites and Records Preservation Commission canceled its July 13, 2026 meeting because no agenda items were submitted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026.
Planning Commission considers renaming Rosita Park
The Planning Commission will discuss renaming Rosita Park to Frank and Irene Palomino Park. The body will also elect officers for the 2026-2027 term and hold a work study session on historic preservation.
Commission to discuss preservation of Nordhoff Grammar School landmark
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider maintenance and protections for Historic Landmark No. 24 (Nordhoff Grammar School) at 414 E. Ojai Avenue. They will also review criteria and identify candidates for the 2026 Historic Preservation Award, discuss a new City Beautiful Award for Edward Drummond Libbey…
Conditional use permit for small-animal vet clinic in San Lorenzo strip mall
The West County Board of Zoning Adjustments will hear appeals on two code enforcement violations: one for lack of heating at 991 Saint James Court and one for unauthorized industrial use at 122 Sunset Boulevard. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a small-animal veterinary clinic in a former bar space…
Heritage Festival Committee discusses 2026 vendor prices and event budget
The Heritage Festival Committee will meet to discuss pricing for vendors and the overall event budget for 2026. Staff will also provide updates and review items for the next meeting agenda.
Committee to vote on letter supporting citywide historic survey
The Historic Preservation Committee will consider approving a letter of support for the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Survey, to be presented at the July 14 City Council meeting. The committee will also vote on minutes from its April and June meetings.
Committee to pick members for tree preservation code update
The Forest Management Committee will designate two members for a subcommittee to update the tree preservation section of the Land Use Code. They will also hear updates on carbon credit verification projects for three forest tracts and plan a pre-harvest field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest. Future agenda items include…
Public hearing on historic house addition at 511 Keokuk St.
The Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution approving historic site plan and architectural review for modifications to an 1871 home in the Oakhill-Brewster Historic District. The project includes a 184-square-foot side addition, expanded deck and pergola, and…
Burlingame to vote on placing a hotel tax increase on the November ballot
The Burlingame City Council will review updates on the Broadway Grade Separation and Mahler Road properties, approve several maintenance contracts and library funding, and hold a public hearing on a proposed hotel tax increase. The council will also consider appointing two new Library Board members and reviewing the…
Board elects chair and vice-chair for 2026-2027 fiscal year
The Historic Resources Board will elect its chair and vice-chair for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff will present updates on the Intermodal Transportation Center, a Monterey Salinas Transit relocation study, and the 2026 Mills Act historic preservation application period. The meeting is primarily administrative and…
Board to hear presentation on Transportation Impact Analysis guidelines update
The Design Review and Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The only scheduled item is an informational presentation from staff on Transportation Impact Analysis requirements and considerations for updating local guidelines. No formal action will be taken. The board will also…
Review of historic property modifications in Pebble Beach and Spreckels
The Board will consider two design approval requests for historic residences. These include exterior and interior renovations for a home in Pebble Beach and code enforcement repairs for a residence in Spreckels.
Commission to consider 'We the People' exhibition and public art policy
The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission will discuss and act on several art exhibitions and events. Key items include approving a special 'We the People' exhibition for July, reviewing applications for a group show by Tiburon Peninsula artists, and considering hosting a Native American Arts & Culture event. The…
City Council to vote on city manager employment agreement
The Saratoga City Council will meet on July 1, 2026, starting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by a joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and property owners. The regular meeting includes consent items (minutes, checks, financial report, landscape assessments, tree service contracts…
City Council to vote on City Manager employment agreement
The Saratoga City Council will consider approving a new employment agreement for the City Manager during its regular meeting. Other notable items include non-renewal of a Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue, approval of as-needed tree service contracts totaling up to $150,000, and a…
Resolution for Startare residential rehab and facade alterations at 1627 Pine Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider adopting a resolution memorializing its June 3 decision on the Startare Residential Rehabilitation and Facade Alterations at 1627 Pine Street. The commission will also receive ongoing input on eurekahistory.com content and historic preservation incentive ideas. The…
Commission to consider townhome development at 434 Crescent Avenue
The Commission will vote on a resource alteration permit to build four three-story townhomes while retaining an existing single family house. The meeting also includes an overview of the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act and elections for Chair and Vice Chair.