Gil Hernandez

Context

Council Member, District 5 (listed as Gilbert Hernandez in the minutes). Offered the amendment replacing the 3 percent COLA with 1 percent plus a 2 percent merit program; one of two votes for the procurement ad hoc committee.

Issues

• Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget - moved the COLA amendment; voted no on first reading and the capital budget.
• Property Tax Rate Increase - moved reconsideration and the final 0.599774 rate motion on Sept 8.
• Professional Services Procurement Ad Hoc Committee - voted yes (failed 2-7).
• Homewood Suites Incentive Disapproval - moved first reading and seconded second reading.
• Inner Harbor Desalination Contract - voted no.
• Human Resources Recruiting Audit - co-requested the executive session.

Log

• 2026-10-24 - Updated from the September 1, 8 and 15, 2026 City Council minutes and the August 27 workshop.
• 2026-10-22 - Page created from public sources.