City Council

12.A. Consideration and possible action to call for a special election on June 2, 2026 and\nadding a proposition to the ballot prohibiting data centers citywide\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Adopting Resolution Nos. 2026-R5 through 2026-R8 which, collectively, call for a\nspecial election on June 2, 2026, add a proposition to the ballot prohibiting data\ncenters citywide, request an impartial analysis, and establish procedures for ballot\narguments;\n2. Determining whether the City Council should submit an argument in favor of the\nballot proposition;\n3. Approving a budget adjustment and appropriation of $210,000 to pay for the special\nelection costs;\n4. Approving a budget adjustment and appropriation of $100,000 to pay for anticipated\nlitigation costs; and\n5. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.\nCEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):\nThe City Council is required to conduct environmental review of matters it places onto the\nballot pursuant to Elections Code § 9222. Placing this matter onto the June 2, 2026 ballot is\nnot subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public\nResources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) for the reasons stated in Section 4 of the draft\nProposition. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a notice of determination.