# City Council Study Session and Regular Meeting 9-15-26


**Body:** Digital Peoria
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The City Council of Peoria held a study session and regular meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing primarily on regulatory and procurement matters related to data centers, water resources, and energy storage. The council discussed potential amendments to zoning codes for data centers, considering different types of data centers and proposing special use permits to address impacts such as noise, water, and power usage. They also reviewed and approved a significant water rights acquisition agreement with Vidler Water, adding long-term storage credits to Peoria's water portfolio to enhance water security amid Colorado River reductions. Additionally, the council considered and approved a site-specific amendment to allow a battery energy storage system on a 14-acre industrial site, emphasizing public safety and infrastructure benefits. The meeting included discussions on procurement due diligence, infrastructure assessments, and community engagement processes. No votes were taken on moratoriums, but motions to approve the water rights purchase and the battery energy storage facility amendment passed unanimously. Other topics included public safety technology use and community events, but these did not involve procurement decisions.

**Source:** Digital Peoria