Historical Commission

Smith House

The Historical Commission is a five-member body, appointed by the Los Altos City Council, with four broad purposes and objectives:

  • Make recommendations on historical site designations and development activities on historic properties
  • Identify, protect, and promote awareness of the city's history and heritage
  • Work and collaborate with the Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum
  • Cooperate with other governmental agencies, civic groups, and the community on the collection and preservation of documents, data, and other works of historical significance to the City of Los Altos

Meetings

The Commission meets quarterly in 2024, with the meetings occurring on January 22, 2024, April 15, 2024, August 26, 2024, and October 28, 2024. The Commission will meet at 7 PM in the Community Meeting Chambers, Los Altos City Hall, 1 North San Antonio Road.

Members

Name Term Term Expiration
Jonathan Adams (Chair) 1st September 2026
Russell Bartlett 2nd September 2024
Larry Lang  2nd September 2024
Liza Coe (Vice Chair) 1st September 2026
Kirk B. Paige  1st September 2024
Sally Meadows Council Liaison

Sean Gallegos

Staff Liaison