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Monterey Park |
City Council |
Order of Business 12 |
12.A. Consideration and possible action to call for a special election on June 2, 2026 and
adding a proposition to the ballot prohibiting data centers citywide
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting Resolution Nos. 2026-R5 through 2026-R8 which, collectively, call for a
special election on June 2, 2026, add a proposition to the ballot prohibiting data
centers citywide, request an impartial analysis, and establish procedures for ballot
arguments;
2. Determining whether the City Council should submit an argument in favor of the
ballot proposition;
3. Approving a budget adjustment and appropriation of $210,000 to pay for the special
election costs;
4. Approving a budget adjustment and appropriation of $100,000 to pay for anticipated
litigation costs; and
5. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City Council is required to conduct environmental review of matters it places onto the
ballot pursuant to Elections Code § 9222. Placing this matter onto the June 2, 2026 ballot is
not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public
Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) for the reasons stated in Section 4 of the draft
Proposition. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a notice of determination. |
March 04, 2026
LA County
Monterey Park
City Council
Order of Business 12
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