Councilman Carter presented a substitute to an ordinance that would require certification of electric capacity — aligned with recent state law — before approving certain development plans (notably large data centers). Supporters said the change coordinates land-use and energy planning; the committee will vote next week.

HCOG staff told the PAC Oct. 16 that the Caltrans Strategic Partnerships for Transit grant was awarded to a nine‑partner regional application led by HCOG with HTA as secondary applicant; the PAC unanimously recommended selecting the DKS team (which includes Jarrett Walker Associates and GHD) to perform the work.