Data center ban
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Public comments (5)
Cybersecurity graduate and local tech volunteer who commends the council for proactively banning data centers, citing the Monterey Park citizen initiative.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:51:03 →Agrees with banning them but warns the word 'standalone' could be a loophole — a big data center next to a McDonald's might not count.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:53:12 →Union organizer for plumbers and pipefitters with 400 members in Poway; opposes a blanket ban without a study, noting local contractors already build data center fabrication.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:55:08 →IBEW 569 policy director urging a moratorium and study rather than an outright ban, citing modern water-free cooling technology and Imperial County's advisory committee model.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:58:30 →IBEW 569 environmental organizer and journeyman electrician urging no rash decision; wants a study and high-road local-hire workforce agreements.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026 · 2:01:30 →