Oakland’s City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a 45-day moratorium on new data centers, as officials and residents weigh the effects of a proposed downtown facility intended to support computing for artificial intelligence and robotics. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. The proposal comes amid concerns that data centers could create noise and add pressure to the city’s electrical grid and water systems. The downtown project would occupy a 20,000-square-foot building; its developer describes it as an “innovation center.” Some Oakland residents have also voiced support for data centers, citing the possibility of new jobs and revenue for the city. The proposed moratorium would temporarily pause new projects as the city considers the issue; details about the council’s deliberations were not provided. The debate is unfolding elsewhere in the Bay Area, too. Richmond and Gilroy recently approved their own 45-day moratoriums, while San Francisco is considering a similar proposal.