Data Center Information
- Data Center Regulations
- Withdrawn Data Center at 1977 Saturn St.
- City Council Meetings
- Press Releases
- Background (SPARC)
General Data Center Regulations
January 21, 2026 - Ordinance 2272 - 45-day Moratorium on Data Centers
February 27, 2026 - CBM Correspondence Re: Citywide Data Center Prohibition
March 4, 2026 - Resolution No. 2026-R5 – Calling for Special Election for June 2, 2026
March 4, 2026 - Ordinance 2274 - 10 months 15 days Moratorium Extension on Data Centers
March 5, 2026 - City Attorney Correspondence Re: Response to Letter Dated March 4, 2026
March 5, 2026 - CBM Correspondence Re: Citywide Data Center Prohibition
March 10, 2026 - Argument in Support of Measure NDC for the June 2 2026 Special Election
March 17, 2026 - CBM Correspondence Re: Citywide Data Center Prohibition
April 20, 2026 - Urgency Ordinance 2276 - Citywide Prohibition on Data Centers
May 6, 2026 - Ordinance 2278 - Citywide Prohibition on Data Centers
Withdrawn Data Center at 1977 Saturn Street
Public Hearing Notices and CEQA Information
City Agreements related to project
Publicly Available Communications Regarding Proposed Data Center
Applicant Correspondence Re: Request to Table, December 19, 2025
City Attorney Correspondence Re: Concerned MPK Resident Records Request, Jan. 16, 2026
Applicant Correspondence dated Jan. 20, 2026 Re: Update for 1977 Saturn Data Center Project
FPPC Response Letter dated January 22, 2026
Applicant Correspondence dated February 10, 2026 Re: Preservation of Evidence
Applicant Correspondence Re: Data Center Application Withdrawal
Press Releases
March 26, 2026 - City to Hold Special Public Hearing on Data Center Prohibition
February 25, 2026 - Statement on HMS/Stratcap Community Meetings
February 5, 2026 - City Council Directs Staff to Explore Options for Permanent Data Center Ban
December 20, 2025 - Public Hearing Continued for Proposed Data Center Project in Monterey Park
Saturn Park Community Workshop Overview
The Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (SPARC) conducted a series of community visioning workshops to gather public input on the future land use of Saturn Park, also known as McCaslin Business Park, in Monterey Park, California. The workshops aimed to develop a recommendation for the City Council on whether to maintain the current land use or consider alternative uses to revitalize the site. The site, originally a quarry and later a business park, has seen a decline in occupancy and utility, exacerbated by shifts in the office market post-pandemic.
The workshops, facilitated by Willdan, included presentations on existing land use and zoning regulations, and structured discussions to gather community feedback. The site, spanning 64.6 acres with 2,164,909 sq. ft. of building area, is characterized by high vacancy rates, outdated infrastructure, and a mix of office, warehousing, and distribution uses. It is adjacent to residential neighborhoods, a commercial development, and an electrical substation.
The visioning process involved identifying issues, envisioning future uses, and determining steps to achieve the desired future. The workshops included listening sessions, working group exercises, and a ranking exercise to gauge preferences for various land use categories. Participants expressed mixed opinions, with some favoring the current zoning and others advocating for more flexible uses to boost economic viability. Key potential uses discussed included innovation/technology, mixed-use development, neighborhood-serving commercial, and public/open space.
The ranking exercise revealed a preference for innovation/technology and mixed-use categories, while public/open space and high-density residential received the most disapproval. Concerns raised included traffic, noise, pollution, and the need for the city to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation. The final workshop was held on August 29, 2024 and involved SPARC deliberating and voting on recommendations to present to the City Council, which then considered the recommendations and public testimony to decide on future planning for Saturn Park.
View the agendas, minutes, staff report and accompanying documents here Version Options Data Center Information Headline.
View the full SPARC webpage here. Version Options Data Center Information Headline