Council Member· 2024-2028
Vartan Gharpetian
Glendale
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 59
- Total speaking time
- 10:09:35
- Avg per meeting
- 10:20
- Segments
- 9417
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Top issues during term (20)
Emergency Housing Voucher Program Funding and Transition
Federal voucher funding continues to support rent assistance for participating Glendale households.
FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget and Five-Year Forecast
A $7.2 million revenue surprise may soften cuts, but the structural deficit remains.
Modernization of Municipal Job Classifications
Class specifications shape city payroll and hiring costs, though no specific dollar figure is attached.
Domestic Violence Response and Support Services
Grant requests up to $500,000 or more per award from federal funds.
East-West Glendale Historic Context Statement and Survey Updates
Covered in part by a $40,000 Certified Local Government grant.
Water Rate Projections and Community Concerns
Ratepayers could see water bills rise 50-145%; a $40 million bond proposal could cost roughly $80 million with interest.
Office of the City Auditor and Independent Audit Commission Charter Amendment
The outcome determines how independently city spending gets audited — and whether staffing minimums are locked into the charter.
South Glendale Pavement Management Program
Total project appropriation of $8,331,643, including a $7,244,907 construction contract and a 10% reserve of $724,491.
Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation (OSCR) Element General Plan Update
The update is funded by Los Angeles County 2016 Measure A; future park acquisition and development costs are not yet specified.
Internal Audit Division Staffing and Quarterly Activity
With only one auditor overseeing roughly $1.3 billion in spending, uncollected revenues and uncaught contract problems could cost the city real money — the fire audit alone surfaced about $272,000 in unpaid bills.
Artificial Turf Replacement at Glendale Sports Complex
The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.3 million funded from the general fund.
Single-Family Home Rebuild at 1335 Norton Avenue
Private residential investment with public review for architectural and environmental compliance.
Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic System Project
The contract is valued at $3,790,797 with a 15% contingency, plus an additional estimated $1 million for distribution line work.
Burbank-Pasadena-Glendale Regional Housing Trust Update
Regional housing trust funding may support future affordable housing production in Glendale.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Auditing
Potential future investment in software tools to increase audit efficiency.
Pacific Community Pool Operating Hours
Closing saves roughly $30,000-$40,000; keeping it open costs about $183 per hour.
Charter Amendments Pertaining to Civil Service, Fund Accounting, and Governance
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Multi-Family Housing Development at 2817 Montrose Avenue
Private investment of several million dollars adding 42 units, including 5 very low-income units at no cost to the city.
Student Commissioner Appointments and Recruitment
There is no significant financial impact associated with student commissioner appointments.
CDBG Public Social Services and Capital Improvement RFP Packets
Allocates federal social service grant funding across multiple local non-profit agencies.
Decisions during term (417)
Recorded while Gharpetian was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Audit Committee Chair (Item 5.a., taken out of order)
Approval of Minutes of the July 30, 2026 Meeting
FY 2026 Work Plan Review and Proposed FY 2027 Audit Work Plan (Item 5.b.)
Annual Report to City Council (Item 5.c.)
Appropriation of Emergency Housing Voucher and EHV-TPV Program funds
Consent items 5.a, 5.c, 5.f (library grant, Yunex contract, Watermaster services)
5.b — Pacific Park/Edison Field Improvements Phase II plans and specs
5.d — Salary supplement for employees called to active military duty
5.e — South Glendale Pavement Management Program contract award
11.a — Stage II Design Review, 340 North Central Avenue (PDR 33-3020-2024)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement for Watermaster Services with Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC to provide professional services to serve as the…
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Crescenta Valley Water District and the cities of Burbank and San Fernando for the…
Approval of Minutes
Preliminary Proposed FY 2027-2028 CDBG Funding Allocation Plan
Proposed FY 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan Program Priorities
FY 2027-2028 CDBG Public Social Services RFP Packet
FY 2027-2028 CDBG Capital Improvement Project RFP Packet
ADJOURNMENT
Election of Chairperson Pro Tem
Approval of Minutes
Voting record (246)
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Appropriation of Emergency Housing Voucher and EHV-TPV Program funds
10.b — Public comment procedures and camera angles
Believes the current public comment system is fair and working; three minutes total for all items is unfair to speakers