City Council LIVE stream 5-19-26

The City Council of San Angelo held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included a joint session with the Planning Commission. Key procurement-related discussions focused on amendments to residential zoning ordinances to support affordable housing development, including changes to lot sizes, parking requirements, and structure types. The council also considered ordinances related to mobile food units, including permitting flexibility and location restrictions. Significant attention was given to data center developments, with the council adopting regulations for data center land use, wastewater discharge, and water use within city limits. These regulations included conditional use permits, noise and environmental standards, water usage limits, and wastewater monitoring to protect community resources. The council approved right-of-way abandonments to facilitate commercial development and rezoning requests to support economic growth. Public comments reflected community concerns about data center impacts on water resources, noise, and neighborhood character, as well as support for economic development and job creation. Motions to approve the various ordinances and amendments passed with majority votes, and the council discussed forming a committee to address data center impacts comprehensively. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting included policy decisions affecting future procurement and development activities in San Angelo.