Planning staff told the Plat Committee a letter of interest from a data center company is in the August 18 board packet and said the department has amended its on‑call planning contract with HWC Engineering to help update the data‑center ordinance; proposed location was described near a Walmart distribution center.

Planning Board members reviewed a sample 5G/small‑cell bylaw found by staff and asked planners to research technical impacts and public outreach options after noting federal and FCC limits on municipal siting authority.

Board took first reading of an updated EHAA acceptable-use/AI policy and administrative regulation after public comment flagged a paragraph that could allow inspection of personal devices; trustees requested legal review (WSBA and district counsel) before final adoption.

Council votes down motion for moving sign due to insufficient technology regulations

Commissioners agreed to place a 100‑day extension of the moratorium on data center development on the consent agenda so staff can attend a seminar, gather updated technical information and return with draft language; there is no final policy or draft document yet.

City officials address potential risks of battery backups in proximity to school facilities.

City staff will consistently review wireless facility placement near residential zones for public health.