Council clarifies data-center moratorium language, places resolution on consent

Jul 8, 2026

Council members clarified that the proposed temporary moratorium on data centers will expire on 2026-12-31 or earlier if the city amends ordinances, and with that wording the moratorium item was left on consent with no objection.

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Councilmembers discussed language in a proposed moratorium resolution on data centers to ensure it did not create an indefinite pause. Committee member (speaker 4) read the clause: "moratorium shall expire on 12/31/2026, or at such time the City Council has properly amended the City's ordinances regarding data centers," and confirmed it was intended to mean the earlier of those two outcomes.

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