Council Member· 2024-2028
Vartan Gharpetian
Glendale
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- 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)(Development)
East-West Glendale Historic Context Statement and Survey Updates
Covered in part by a $40,000 Certified Local Government grant.
Single-Family Home Rebuild at 1335 Norton Avenue
Private residential investment with public review for architectural and environmental compliance.
Burbank-Pasadena-Glendale Regional Housing Trust Update
Regional housing trust funding may support future affordable housing production in Glendale.
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.
CDBG Public Social Services and Capital Improvement RFP Packets
Allocates federal social service grant funding across multiple local non-profit agencies.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program
Ensures grant funds are efficiently utilized without lengthy project delays.
Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit Renewal at 403 South Central Avenue
None on city funds; routine administrative and application fees apply.
Senior Housing Accessibility Standards
Potential future budget allocations for disability programs and apartment upgrades.
Historic Resource Designations and Mills Act Contracts
Property owners receive property tax reductions in exchange for committing to historic preservation standards and maintenance.
Affordable Housing Debt Refinancing and Ground Leases
Involves refinancing millions in senior mortgage debt across two affordable housing properties.
Subdivision of 1420 Valley View Road after unpermitted demolition of historic home
Twelve Oaks Residential Care Facility Expansion at 2820 Sycamore Avenue
Substantial private capital investment in healthcare and elder care infrastructure.
Setback Variance for Residential Block Wall
None to the city; administrative costs are covered by applicant fees.
Parking Lot Safety and Adjacent Property Damage at Topline Spa
Property damage repair costs fall on the affected property owner or insurance unless mitigated by the commercial property owner.
Multi-Family Housing Development at 2760 Hermosa Avenue
Private investment delivering 12 units and two affordable units with tree replacement mitigation.
Historic Designation and Mills Act for 1625 Campbell Street
Property tax reduction for the owners in exchange for historic maintenance commitments.
Hillside Residential Development and Tree Preservation at 1300 Hillside Drive
Increased construction costs for hand-digging piles and potential tree mitigation bonds.
Commercial Car Wash Development at 722 N. Pacific Ave.
Private commercial investment with increased municipal tax revenue generation.
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Grant Application & Homeless Assistance Funding
$4,362,486 requested in federal grant funding from HUD.
2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Results
Approximately $3.2 million in annual Continuum of Care program funds and Measure A allocations are tied to homeless response and housing programs.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Gharpetian was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Community Services and Parks, re: Acceptance of Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department and award of contracts to the Glendale Youth Alliance and the City of…
Appointment of Ad Hoc Strategic Plan Development Committee
Appointment of Director of Community Development
Community Services and Parks, re: Memorandum of Understanding between the Verdugo Workforce Development Board and required local workforce partners in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA)
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Verdugo Workforce Development Board and the required local workforce partners in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA); and authorize…
Deputy Director of Community Development Revisions
Public Works, re: Authorization to Repurpose Appropriation of $400,000 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds
Voting record (8)(Development)
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Accepting the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds in the amount of $791,270 from the State of California, Employment Development Department; and authorizing the City Manager,
Motion to approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2027-28 Budget Development Public Engagement Plan and Resolution of appropriation
Appointment of Director of Community Development
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Verdugo Workforce Development Board and the required local workforce partners in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opport
Discussion of Condominium Development Incentives
1. Motion to initiate code amendment related to transfer of development rights (TDR) program, and provide direction on program parameters; 2. Motion to note and file report
Initiation of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program Code Amendment
Expressed concerns regarding potential land value increases, lack of property inventory, and the need to resolve underlying zoning and CORO questions first.