REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of Funds Raised to Benefit Local Programs from the 2025 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour
Report
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara Historic Home Tour began in 1978 to showcase unique homes in Santa Clara and to benefit local nonprofits. A few years later, the tour became an annual holiday event sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara, with assistance from the Old Quad Residents' Association. The proceeds from the tour are awarded to organizations that either promote historic preservation in Santa Clara or have supported the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour.
DISCUSSION
During the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council will recognize the efforts of the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour and acknowledge their commitment to giving back to the local community.
Representatives Janet Stevensen and Carol Lucero from the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour will present checks to the following recipients during the meeting:
1. Old Quad Residents Association (OQRA)
2. Santa Clara Fire Museum
3. South Bay Historical Railroad Society
4. Santa Clara Women's Club
5. Santa Clara Senior Center Health & Wellness Program
6. Santa Clara Arts & Historical Consortium
7. Santa Clara Historical & Genealogical Society
8. Santa Clara Parade of Champions
9. Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara (HPSSC)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the C...
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