STAFF REPORT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Justine Bruno, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL MEMBER KWAN’S INVOLVEMENT WITH A
PRIVATE ENERGY COMPANY
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: No Staff Recommendation
SUMMARY
During the September 1, 2026, City Council Meeting, Council Member Kwan requested that her role and involvement with a private energy company be added to a future City Council agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Fu and Council Member Han supported Council Member Kwan’s request.
As part of the request to have this discussion, Council Member Kwan indicated her intention to address concerns regarding foreign influence involving the private energy company, potential conflicts of interest between her City Council responsibilities and her relationship with the company, any financial benefits she may have received from the company, and whether the company exercises any influence over the City of Arcadia’s affairs.
It is recommended that the City Council proceed with the desired discussion. There is no staff recommendation for this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed discussion does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment.
Council Member & Energy Company Discussion
October 20, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with having this discussion.
RECOMMENDATION
This is a City Council-initiated discussion that is within the City Council’s discretion, and staff, therefore, are not making a recommendation.