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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 04/20/1989 (4) RETURN TO WORK C, Date_ This is to certify that has now recovered sufficiently to be able to return to (light regula work duties on—'-/ U ^ Restrictions: /von / 1 Remarks: �e P �IC e lJ o r 11� � du Dr. CITY OF KENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES April 20, 1989 Members present: Bob Jarvis, Chairman Robb Dreblow Alex Thornton Others present: Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney Norm Angelo, Fire Chief Jed Aldridge, Assistant Fire Chief Don Winters, Kent Police Officer representing Police Union USWA Local 1088 Sue Viseth, Personnel Analyst Candi Faupell, Commission Secretary The meeting was called to order at 8: 03 a.m. by Chairman Jarvis. REPORTS Personnel Director, Mike Webby - absent Police Chief, Rod Frederiksen - absent Fire Chief, Norm Angelo - commented on the recent fire in Auburn; the Kent Fire Department made a significant contribution during the 56 hours involved in fighting this fire; it was noted that no injuries were incurred, a great accomplishment in itself; he also expressed his pride in the Department and recent training. The Commission agreed with recognizing this outstanding accomplishment. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the March 16, 1989 meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to extend the Eligibility List for Probationary Firefighter which expires June 15, 1989, 6 months, with the new expiration date to be December 16, 1989. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. Minutes 4/20/89 (page 2) Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to accept into the record a letter from the Department of Retirement Systems dated March 16, 1989 regarding the disability of Thomas E. Campbell, Jr. to be classified as incurred in the line of duty; disability retirement allowance is granted effective on or about March 21, 1989. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to accept into the record a memo dated April 13 , 1989 from Jed Aldridge, Assistant Fire Chief regarding the promotion of Terry McCartin from Temporary Lieutenant to Probationary Lieutenant, effective April 16, 1989. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. The Commission was informed by Fire Chief Norm Angelo, that the Fire Department is planning to test for Fire Lieutenant in July, and for Firefighter in September. The exam and proposed dates will be presented to the Commission at the May or June Commission meeting. Don Winters of the Kent Police Department and a member of Executive Board of the Police Union 1088 asked to be recognized in order to present the Commission with information regarding the coverage of Record's Specialists and Corrections Officers by the Civil Service Commission. Chairman Jarvis stated that it was unclear as to whether or not the Commission was empowered to make a determination as to the coverage of the Record' s Specialists and Corrections officers by the Commission. Mr. Winters stated that it was the right of the Police Union to petition the Commission to study the proposal and history of the coverage, and to make a recommendation. Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney advised that the City Council has the power to make a decision regarding coverage and at that this time coverage was being discussed as a bargaining subject. The Commission could determine whether or not to hear Police Union presentation. Chairman Jarvis, Mr. Thornton and Mr. Dreblow expressed an interest in hearing the presentation. Mr. Winters was then advised to make the presentation. Minutes 4/20/89 (page 3) The presentation consisted of a request that the Records Specialists and Corrections Officers be represented by the Civil Service Commission with a history of previous status changes and regarding the coverage status of other areapolice department's staff. A copy of the presentation is attached. After discussion, Chairman Jarvis informed Mr. Winters that the Commission would take the matter under advisement, to review the information and will respond at a later date. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 a.m. Next regular meeting date is scheduled for May 18th at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Respecti ely Submitt d Candi L. Faupell Secretary and Chief Examiner Approved: - ------------- Rob t Jarvi Chairman CIVIL SERVICE PROTECTION INFORMATIONAL REPORT FOR RECORDS AND CORRECTION'S STAFF The purpose of this report is to request Civil Service Protection for all members of the Kent Police Department. Currently, our Record ' s Specialists and Correction' s Officers are not afforded Civil Service Protection. We feel it is in the best interest of the Kent Police Department and the City of Kent to allow these groups to participate in this very important process. This report will illustrate our position. Prior to 1978, Civil Service Protection was extended to cover the Record' s section. Previous police chief, Jay Skewes requested that this protection be removed. This was authorized by the Civil Service Commission at that time. Civil Service Protection has never been afforded to our Correction' s staff. Prior to 1986 when our new Correction' s Facility was completed, the Correction's staff was very small and many were attempting to gain employment elsewhere. Today, things are quite different. Our Correction's Facility houses 63 inmates, 15 of whom are federal prisoners and the staff now numbers 16 Correction' s Officers. Our new Correction' s Facility is nationally recognized and had adopted the New Generation Philosophy of dealing with criminal inmates. Our Washington State Law, RCW 41 .12.050 states, "The classified civil service and provisions of this chapter shall include all full paid employees of the police department of each city, town or municipality coming within its purview, except that individuals appointed as police chief after July 1 , 1987 to a department with six or more commissioned officers, including the police chief, may be excluded by the legislative body of the city, town or municipality. " We feel that the law is quite clear and mandates the participation of all employees. We have taken the liberty of contacting other police departments around the state and found the following agencies have Record' s Specialists and Correction' s Officers currently protected by .Civil Service. Addendum "A" contains the names of those agencies which offer Civil Service Protection to their Record' s Specialists. Addendum "B" contains the same information for Crorection's Officers. The Kent Police Union feels that Civil Service Protection acts as a checks and balances by holding management accountable for its actions in hiring, promotions, ._ .s discipline and terminations. Without question, Civil Service Protection promotes good police management for all parties. It reduces the cities liability by having an "independent" Civil Service Commission participate and oversee important management functions. Currently, there are some members of the Records and Correction' s staff that feel they are not "equal " members of the Kent Police Department team. Civil Service Protection promotes good feelings and positive attitude about the city and the police department by affording all members the Civil Service Protection that is currently afforded to the command staff and commissioned police officers. In the past, many Kent Police Officers have had a lack of confidence in the Civil Service Process. Many perceive past Civil Service Commission' s as merely "rubber stamping" management' s decisions. We would like to see independence, integrity and prestige built back into the Civil Service Commission and the Civil Service Process by granting Civil Service Protection to all members of the Kent Police Department. We feel this is a very positive first step towards that goal . . We as the Kent Police Union, USWA Local 1088 totally support the Civil Service Commission and Civil Service Protection. We feel that Civil Service Protection is a positive "check and balance" tool that should be afforded all full paid employees. In order for that process to be effective, all members of the Kent Police Department must be given the opportunity to participate. Both our Record' s Specialists and Correction' s Officers are being denied that privilege and we feel this must be changed if we as an organization truly believe in equal , fair and consistant treatment. These people are dedicated, caring professionals who do an outstanding job for this city and it' s community. We therefore encourage and solicit your support in this endeavor. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. ADDENDUM A ALGONA PD LYNNWOOD PD BELLINGHAM PD MARYSVILLE PD BREMERTON PD MERCER ISLAND PD CENTRALIA PD MT. VERNON PD COSMOPOLIS PD NORTHPORT PD DAYTON PD OAK HARBOR PD EVERETT PD ODESSA PD GRANDVIEW PD OKANOGAN COUNTY SO GRANT COUNTY SO OTHELLO PD ISLAND COUNTY SO PASCO PD ISSAQUAH PD PATERAS PD . KITITAS COUNTY SO PORT ANGELES PD KITSAP COUNTY SO RENTON PD KIRKLAND PD SPOKANE PD ADDENDUM B BUCKLEY PD ISSAQUAH PD BENTON COUNTY SO KLICITAT COUNTY SO CHELAN COUNTY SO KIRKLAND PD CHENEY PD KITITAS COUNTY SO COSMOPOLIS PD KITSAP COUNTY SO DAYTON PD LYNNWOOD PD DES MOINES PD MERCER ISLAND PD EATONVILLE PD NORTHPORT PD EDMONDS PD OAK HARBOR PD ENUMCLAW PD ODESSA PD EPHRATA PD OKANAGON COUNTY SO FIFE PD OTHELLO PD FRANKLIN COUNTY SO PATERAS PD GRANDVIEW PD RENTON PD GRANT COUNTY SO WHATCOM COUNTY SO ISLAND COUNTY SO SPOKANE COUNTY SO