State Historical Resources Commission

The State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) is a nine-member state review board, appointed by the Governor, with responsibilities for the identification, registration, and preservation of California's cultural heritage. Five members of the SHRC shall be recognized professionals in the disciplines of history, pre-historic archaeology, historical archaeology, architectural history, and restoration architecture. One member shall be knowledgeable in ethnic history; one member shall be knowledgeable in Folklife; and two members shall represent the public or possess expertise in fields that the Governor deems necessary or desirable to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities. Commissioners serve in their appointed positions until such time that they resign or are replaced. The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) serves as Executive Secretary to the SHRC. The SHRC meets four times per year and welcomes public attendance and participation.

Meeting Schedule and Notices
Meeting Recordings and Summaries
Pending Nominations

Commissioners

Janet Hansen Chair History Palm Springs	René Vellanoweth Vice Chair Prehistoric Archaeology Sierra Madre
Lee Adams III Public Member Downieville	Bryan K. Brandes Public Member Oakland
Alan Hess Architecture Irvine	Luis Hoyos Architectural History San Dimas
Adam Sriro Historical Archaeology Culver City

Contact

Office of Historic Preservation
1725 23rd Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 445-7000
Fax: (916) 445-7053
E-mail: info.calshpo@parks.ca.gov

Responsibilities of the Commission

In accordance with State law (California Public Resources Code Section 5020.4), the primary responsibility of the SHRC is to review applications for listing historic and archaeological resources on the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, and the California Historical Landmarks and California Points of Historical Interest registration programs.

The SHRC also is charged with the following responsibilities:

Conduct a statewide inventory of historical resources and maintain comprehensive records of these resources.

Develop and adopt criteria for the rehabilitation of historic structures.

Establish policies and guidelines for a comprehensive statewide historical resources plan.

Submit an annual report to the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the State Legislature giving an account of Commission activities, identifying unattained goals of plans and programs, and recommending needed legislation for the support of these programs.

Consult with and consider the recommendations of public agencies, civic groups, and citizens interested inhistoric preservation.

Develop criteria and procedures based upon public hearings and active public participation for the selection of projects to be funded through the National Historic Preservation fund and other federal and state grants-in-aid programs.

RULES OF ORDER
Adopted May 2019

ANNUAL REPORTS

2022 (32 page PDF)

2021 (34 pg PDF)

2020 (37 pg PDF)

2019 (37 pg PDF)

2018 (34 pg PDF)

2016-2017 (56 pg PDF)

2015 (71 pg PDF)

2014 (73 pg PDF)

2013 (75 pg PDF)

2012 (60 pg PDF)

2011 (64 pg PDF)

2010 (61 pg PDF)

2009 (60 pg PDF)

2008 (52 pg PDF)

2007 (52 pg PDF)

2006 (38 pg PDF)