The San Jose Rules and Open Government Committee and the Committee of the Whole are scheduled to hold a joint meeting on Aug. 12, 2026, to consider an agenda item on data center community benefits, according to the published agenda.
The item, listed as ROGC 26-284 and sponsored by the Mayor and Council Members Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, and Campos, addresses the development of uniform standards and best practices for data center development in the city, according to the agenda.
The matter is relevant to residents because it concerns how the city approaches community benefits tied to data center projects, an issue that affects future development standards citywide, according to the official record.
- Meeting: Joint Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
- Date: Aug. 12, 2026
- Location: San Jose
- Agenda item: ROGC 26-284, Data Center Community Benefits
- Sponsors: Mayor, Council Members Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, and Campos
- Recommendation: Part of developing uniform standards and best practices for data center development
According to the published agenda, the committees are scheduled to consider the item as part of the Aug. 12 meeting. The agenda does not specify a final vote outcome or subsequent steps beyond this stage.
Residents seeking to engage with this matter can attend the Aug. 12, 2026 joint committee meeting in San Jose or review the full agenda posted on the city’s Legistar system for details on public comment procedures.
Official source: the published record