1977 Saturn Avenue Data Center
Monterey Park
Description
The proposed 250,000-square-foot data center wasn't on the agenda for a decision, but its shadow loomed over the whole meeting — the council's 45-day moratorium halts processing of its application and any new data center applications in Saturn Park.
Impact summary
Residents packed the chamber to oppose it, citing diesel generators, noise, water and power use, and health risks; the project's fate now waits on new citywide regulations during the moratorium.
Applicant
- Address
- 1977 Saturn Avenue, Monterey Park, CA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 52
- Total mentions
- 3
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Feb 4, 2026
The proposed data center was not on the agenda and couldn't be discussed directly, but it dominated the meeting: residents opposed it and unions supported an EIR path, while the council weighed a citywide ban via zoning or ballot measure.
City Council - Jan 21, 2026
A proposed 250,000-square-foot AI data center with 24 diesel backup generators, originally noticed with a mitigated negative declaration. The developer has since agreed to a voluntary EIR; the council weighed a 45-day citywide moratorium on data center applications while the project itself was not on the agenda.
City Council - Jan 21, 2026
The proposed 250,000-square-foot data center wasn't on the agenda for a decision, but its shadow loomed over the whole meeting — the council's 45-day moratorium halts processing of its application and any new data center applications in Saturn Park.
Related issues (2)
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