Data Center Advisory Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed updates regarding feedback from a noise ordinance vendor, specifically focusing on improved sound measurement methodologies including vertical plane readings and analysis of low-frequency and tonal noise. The session also centered on drafting regulatory ordinances for battery storage facilities, with particular emphasis on mandatory fire safety training, emergency response protocols, appropriate siting and setbacks, and proactive battery cell monitoring to prevent failures. Furthermore, the members addressed water management policies, recommending the use of municipal water over groundwater for industrial purposes, and proposed the creation of a public-facing dashboard for wastewater quality monitoring to enhance community transparency regarding contaminants.