HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09b - Council Member & Energy Company Discussion
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.
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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.