What: A temporary moratorium on covered data center applications, started by Resolution 2026-117 and enacted by Ordinance 147.
Where it stands: On October 6 Council added Resolution 2026-117 to the agenda and adopted it 5-1 (Councilmember Fudge opposed per the minutes), directing staff to bring a moratorium on October 20 and not to accept covered applications. Ordinance 147 passed first reading on October 20 and was adopted on second reading on November 3.
Next: The moratorium's length, definitions and any exemptions were not read; check the ordinance text.
Details
The November 3 vote on second reading is recorded only as adopted in the action agenda read.
Built from the City's posted agendas, action agendas and (where noted) minutes; large agenda packets were skimmed rather than read in full, so debate and public comment are mostly not recorded.
Resolution 2026-117, added to the agenda, directing staff to bring a temporary moratorium on data centers on October 20 and not to accept covered applications: adopted 5-1, Councilmember Fudge opposed per the minutes.