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2 <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 6. Protect water supply/watersheds. <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Conserve and protect high priority open space, including Natural Heritage <br /> sites, nature preserves, watershed riparian buffers, and prime/threatened farmland. <br /> OBJECTIVE 8. Include environmental stewardship objectives in the Comprehensive Land <br /> Use Plan. <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider the following <br /> options and direct staff to take actions accordingly: <br /> 1) Direct staff to prepare materials for and give public notice of a legislative public hearing at <br /> the April 21, 2026 Board Business meeting to declare a moratorium on "large-scale data <br /> centers" for one (1) year; and <br /> 2) Initiate an amendment to the Orange County UDO to define and regulate "large-scale" data <br /> centers, inclusive of Artificial Intelligence Data Centers, Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities, <br /> Data Centers, Data Processing Facilities, and similar uses. <br />