City of San Antonio AGENDA
Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission
Monday, June 12, 2023
9:00 AM
100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, City Tower Large Conference Room 10.W1003
The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting in the 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, City Tower Large Conference Room 10.W1003 beginning at 9:00 AM. Once convened, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission will take up the following items no sooner than the designated times.
Once a quorum is established, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission shall consider the following:
Approval of Minutes
1.
Approval of the minutes from the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission meeting on May 8, 2023.
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
2.
Review, discussion, and possible action regarding SAPD applicants appeal to beginning positions.
a. Jean Batista Fernandez – Rule IX 14h - Criminal History – Eligible to reapply 12/24/2030
b. Justin Daniels – Rule IX 14h – Criminal History – Permanent Disqualification
c. Robert Leal – Rule IX 1 – Academic Ability – Eligible to reapply 5/28/2023/if meets requirements
d. Nathan Suriano – Rule IX 11 – False Statement of Material Fact – Permanent Disqualification Decision:
e. Richard Martinez – Rule IX 13 – Use of Illicit Substances – Permanent Disqualification
f. Marcus Williams – Rule IX 9d – Employment History – Permanent Disqualification
g. Andrew Barrientoz – Rule IX 9 – Employment History – Permanent Disqualification
h. Dequaun Florence – Rule VII Minimum Qualifications – Conviction of a Class B misdemeanor – Eligible to reapply 10/18/2025
Notice of SAPD and SAFD disciplinary suspensions without pay:
a. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Detective Cathryn Pelkey effective May 3, 2023.
b. A one (1) day suspension for Detective Daniel Vega effective May 3, 2023.
c. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Henry Galindo effective April 18, 2023.
d. An agreed ten (10) day suspension for Sergeant Joseph A. Fech effective April 23, 2023.
e. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Rogelio E. Arevalo effective May 3, 2023.
f. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Robert T. Pompa Jr. effective April 20, 2023.
g. An agreed forty-five (45) day suspension for Officer Andrew Guerrero effective May 12, 2023.
h. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Angel J. Sandoval effective May 3, 2023.
i. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Brandon E. Cox effective May 5, 2023.
j. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Gabriel Colunga effective May 4, 2023.
k. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Jake A. Rubio effective May 6, 2023.
l. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Robert V. Moreno effective May 8, 2023.
m. A twenty-five (25) day suspension for Sergeant Seferino Alvarado Jr. effective May 7, 2023.
n. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Henry L. Blanchard effective June 2, 2023.
o. A three (3) day suspension for Fire Engineer Peter Dowlearn effective May 6, 2023.
p. An agreed thirty (30) day suspension for Detective Scott Marshall effective May 17, 2023
These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final.
Discussion regarding amendments to the San Antonio Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission RULE IX – (1) POLICE APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY LISTS FOR BEGINNING POSITIONS, and RULE IX – (2) FIRE APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY LISTS FOR BEGINNING POSITIONS.
At any time during the meeting, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 207-7268 or Relay Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability.
