City of San Antonio AGENDA
Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission Meeting
Monday, March 17, 2025
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 Meeting 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 Meeting 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 Meeting shall consider the following:
Approval of Minutes
1.
Approval of the minutes from the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission meeting on February 17, 2025.
Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval of the eligibility list for the position of Fire Captain created from the examination administered on March 3, 2025. This eligibility list will remain in existence for one year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written examination was given or until the list is exhausted. If changes are made to the examination as a result of the Appeals Hearing, this item will be tabled, and an amended eligibility list will be certified at a subsequent Commission Meeting.
Notice and appropriate action to approve the announcement for the Firefighter Trainee examination. This three (3) hour written examination will be given at 11:00 AM on August 18, 2025, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval or until the list is exhausted.
Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a District Fire Chief Examination. The two-hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on May 8, 2025, Room 212 in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205. The eligibility list, resulting from this exam, will be valid for fifteen (15) months after the date of the written examination or until the list is exhausted.
Review, discussion, and possible action regarding SAPD applicants appeal to beginning positions.
a. Anthony Arvizu – Rule IX 13f4 – Use of Illicit Substances – Permanently Unsuitable
b. Anthony Levya – Rule IX 8 – Compliance with Processing Requirements – Eligible May 7, 2025
c. Jacob Morales – Rule IX 11 – False Statement of Material Fact – Permanently Unsuitable
d. Joel DeLeon – Rule IX 14i – Criminal History – Permanently Unsuitable
e. Michael Ortega – Rule IX 13f3, 13c, 13a1 – Use of Illicit Substances – Permanently Unsuitable
f. Sean Tanksley – Rule IX 8 – Compliance with Processing Requirements – Eligible April 10, 2025
g. Woodrow Wilson Mendoza-Oyola – Rule 13a1 – Use of Illicit Substances – Eligible November 1, 2026
Notice of SAPD disciplinary suspensions without pay:
a. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Ciro Gonzalez, Jr. effective February 13, 2025.
b. An agreed two (2) day suspension for Officer Daniel L. Hooker effective February 22, 2025.
c. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Felicity Y. Aguilar effective February 21, 2025.
d. A five (5) day suspension for Officer Matthew S. Bennett effective February 25, 2025.
e. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Matthew S. Bennett effective February 25, 2025.
f. An agreed five (5) day suspension for Officer Rusty J. Rushing effective February 26, 2025.
g. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Scott E. Knirlberger effective February 24, 2025.
h. An agreed forty-five (45) day suspension for Officer Anthony S. Aldaco effective March 7, 2025.
i. A five (5) day suspension for Officer Abigail Bass effective March 10, 2025.
j. An agreed thirty (30) day suspension for Officer Kenneth Cortez effective March 10, 2025.
These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final.
Executive Session:The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission may at any time during the meeting recess into an executive session to discuss personnel and/or legal issues related to any item on this agenda, pursuant to Section 551.074 (personnel matters) and 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
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.
