City Council Meetings | July 20, 2026

The City of Casa Grande held a City Council meeting on July 20, 2026, which included a detailed study session on a Proposition 207 notice of claim related to zoning changes for data center development. The city council discussed the legal and financial implications of the claim, which requests approximately $140 million in compensation due to the requirement of a conditional use permit for data centers. Staff recommended pursuing a property-specific waiver with operational restrictions to address concerns such as water usage, power demand, noise mitigation, and community benefits, while maintaining the conditional use permit process for future projects. The council also approved several procurement-related items, including awarding a $1.74 million contract to Utility Construction Company for downtown lighting improvements and a $222,750 contract to Horrocks LLC for design services on Thornton Road improvements. Additionally, the council approved a zoning amendment to allow a wireless telecommunications facility within a residential planned area development and considered a minor general plan amendment and zone change to expand industrial land to support economic development. The meeting included public comments on various topics and concluded with reports and an executive session.