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 (11)(General)
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.
Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act Contract for 3127 San Gabriel Avenue
Homeowners may face higher material costs for exterior repairs and window replacements.
Personal Delivery Device (PDD) Regulations
Potential future revenue from municipal licensing fees is being explored.
State Vegetation Management and Roof Clearance Regulations
Potential increases in residential cooling costs due to loss of shade, and home hardening expenses.
gun permitting fees
City taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill if these fee hikes get dragged through court.
immigration enforcement cooperation
It's unclear if this will save or cost the city money, but it definitely changes how things work.
immigration detention contract
The city won't be making money from housing detainees anymore.
ICE detention contract
The city will no longer receive revenue from the ICE contract, but it also avoids potential legal and reputational costs associated with it.
detention center contract
The city will no longer receive payments from ICE for housing detainees.
ICE contract termination
While it's unclear how much money this saves the city, it definitely changes how Glendale works with federal immigration.
ICE contract cancellation
Get ready for potential legal fees and maybe some federal funding headaches.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Gharpetian was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $22,000 for Change Order No. 1 to the City’s existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc
Assistant General Manager Class Specifications
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter and execute a contract with General Pump Company, Inc. of San Dimas, California, for On-Call Pump and Motor Repair Services, Specification No. 4031, for a total not-to-exceed…
Voting record (6)(General)
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