Summary
Three residents urged the commission to ask the City Council to ban data centers that run on diesel or natural gas generators, citing air pollution, health costs, and heavy water use. Staff confirmed one data center application is already in the pipeline near Highway 237 and 101.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers argued data center water use could raise utility costs for residents; no city estimate was given.
Residents would benefit from cleaner air and protected water supplies if such ordinances were adopted.
Data center developers seeking to use on-site fossil fuel generation would be restricted.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Commission — October 26, 2026
Commissioners want to learn more about data centers before a council priority project discussion, and staff revealed a data center proposal at 8808 Ross Drive is already in the pipeline with community outreach planned for mid-November.
City Council — July 28, 2026
A resident urged the council to ban AI data centers powered by natural gas or diesel generators within city limits, citing air pollution and health harms, and noting a data center project is before the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission — July 27, 2026
Three residents urged the commission to ask the City Council to ban data centers that run on diesel or natural gas generators, citing air pollution, health costs, and heavy water use. Staff confirmed one data center application is already in the pipeline near Highway 237 and 101.
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