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The memorandum from Mayor Mahan and Councilmembers Candelas, Cohen, and Ortiz addresses the establishment of uniform standards for data center projects in San José. It recommends that the City Manager create standards that align with local and state environmental regulations, focusing on energy consumption, water usage, air quality, and community engagement. The memorandum highlights the rapid growth of data centers and the associated environmental concerns, emphasizing the need for clear, enforceable standards to ensure responsible development. It also notes the economic benefits of data centers while acknowledging community concerns about their impacts on quality of life and sustainability goals.
Key points
Recommendation to establish uniform standards for data center projects in San José.
Focus on mitigating impacts related to energy consumption, water usage, air quality, and community engagement.
Highlights the rapid growth of data centers and associated environmental concerns.
Emphasizes the need for clear and enforceable standards for responsible development.
Notes the economic benefits of data centers while addressing community concerns.
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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT:Data Center Uniform Standards Approved FROM: Mayor Mahan Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Ortiz DATE: May 27, 2026 Date: May 19, 2026 SUBJECT: Data Center Uniform Standards RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Manager to: 1. Establish a set of uniform standards and best practices for data center projects in the City of San José. These standards should build upon existing local and state environmental regulations and help mitigate potential impacts related to: a. Energy consumption and energy sourcing; b. Water usage, including strategies to reduce reliance on potable water through recycled water infrastructure, closed-loop systems, or other efficient technologies; c. Air quality, backup power generators and d. Other environmental factors, including greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and water quality protections. e. The standards should also outline a clear and consistent process for community notification and engagement for new data center projects, building upon existing City outreach policies and processes (Council Policy 6-30). 2. Support statewide legislation like Senate Bill 887 that...
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The document contains letters from residents and community stakeholders addressing concerns about the expansion of data centers in San José. They emphasize the need for meaningful public engagement, transparent standards for energy use and environmental impact, and a comprehensive analysis of existing and planned projects. The letters criticize the lack of public outreach and the potential negative consequences of data center development on public health and the environment. They request specific actions from the City Council, including the establishment of enforceable standards and a public dashboard for data center projects.
Key points
Concerns about insufficient public outreach regarding data center expansion.
Call for a dedicated public study session before further development.
Request for minimum content requirements for data center standards.
Proposal for a public dashboard detailing data center projects.
Suspension of new development agreements until public comment is allowed.
Need for cumulative environmental analysis of data center impacts.
Emphasis on equitable participation from local communities in the standards development process.
Critique of non-disclosure agreements with developers.
Request for clarity on the economic impact and job creation from data centers.
Concerns about the environmental implications of large-scale data centers.
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5/19/26, 9:28 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook The memorandum from the City Manager’s office makes clear that the City is advancing a historic buildout tied to 2,000 MW of new regional transmission capacity and a growing pipeline of large-load projects. At the same time, it states that no additional City Council follow-up is expected beyond annual status reports, that no board or commission input is associated with this action, and that the entirety of the stated public outreach is that the memorandum will be posted on the City Council agenda website for the April 21, 2026 meeting. That is not meaningful public outreach for an item of enormous consequence. A buildout of this scale demands public engagement proportionate to its impact. It is not enough to market San José to industry, hold press events, attend conferences, and meet with more than 50 potential developers while residents are treated as an afterthought and receive only an agenda posting after key frameworks are already underway. That imbalance is unacceptable, especially for infrastructure and land use decisions with potentially long-term consequences for public health, environmental...