Fresno leaders consider 10 year ban on data centers

1. Clip 1 · 0:28 Fresno City Council Applicant and Economic Development Presentation Developer Representative In support transcribed from the official recording

   Water Power & Grid Zoning Tax Abatements

   Substantive hearing record before Fresno City Council regarding data center siting, utility capacity, and community impacts.

   "from city leaders today, including Mayor Jerry Dyer, is that data centers are not welcome here. Right now, the first step for officials is to first define what a data center is. This before they move forward with a potential ban. >> We as the city of Fresno say, "Hey, hell no, we're not going to have that in our backyard." >> The data center debate now at the forefront in Fresno. Council members slated to discuss the future of the"

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2. Clip 2 · 1:06 Fresno City Council Official Deliberation Elected Official Questioning transcribed from the official recording

   Water Power & Grid Zoning Tax Abatements

   Substantive hearing record before Fresno City Council regarding data center siting, utility capacity, and community impacts.

   "Fresno. >> According to the website Data Center Map, Fresno currently has three centers, but sources suggest they're quite small and focused on internet service. As it stands now, the city's planning director can unilaterally authorize construction of a new data center. Council member Richardson authorized the resolution to close that loophole. He says in part to remove local speculation and misinformation. >> Whether it's something like a measure C"

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3. Clip 3 · 1:42 Resident public comment Resident Public Comment transcribed from the official recording

   Substantive hearing record before Fresno City Council regarding data center siting, utility capacity, and community impacts.

   "building of data centers. >> But council member Arias says the constituent concerns are valid and stem from a lack of transparency and trust. >> Some in the administration have been pushing for research and development, but they won't define what research and development means. >> While Arias also backs a ban, he fears the proposal's language isn't immediate enough. He's now calling on potential disclosure agreements between the city and data center companies to be made public."

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