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Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: C`rair Jeff Piecewicz, Pauline Thomas, Callius Zaratkiewlcz
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
April 28, 2021
5:30 p.m.
Remote Meeting
DUE TO COVID-19 AND HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, AND BY
ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR
THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
You can access the meeting by calling
1-888-475-4499 or1-877-853-5257
and enter Meeting ID: 863 6976 2311
item Description Action Speake lima
1. Call to order Chair Piecewicz 1
2. Roll Call Chair Piecewicz 1
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Piecewicz 1
4. Approval of the Minutes from the March 24, YES Chair Piecewicz 1
2021 regularly scheduled meeting.
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair Piecewicz 1
A. Letter dated March 26, 2021 from Chief Padilla to Crystal Hatch
congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Police Records
Specialist effective May 3, 2021.
B. Letter dated April 7, 2021 from Chief Padilla to Dawnnie Fuentes
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer
effective April 16, 2021.
C. Memo dated April 8, 2021 from Chief Padilla notifying the Commission that
Cmdr. Rob Scholl will be assigned as a Provisional Assistant Chief for a
period no longer than four (4) months beginning April 8, 2021.
D. Email dated April 16, 2021 from Ofr. Gerry Gee submitting his notice to
retire effective July 20, 2021.
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at City Hall, Council Chamber West, 220 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Natalie Winecka at 253-856-5282.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
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E. Memo dated April 21, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the retirement of
Det. Gerald Gee effective July 20, 2021.
F. Memo dated April 23, 2021 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list
removals through April 23, 2021.
6. Items to Approve YES Chair Piecewicz 1
A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on March 15, 2021.
B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on April 9, 2021.
C. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on April 12, 2021.
D. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on April 13, 2021.
7. Action Items YES Chair Piecewicz 1
There are no action items to discuss.
B. For the Good of the Order Chair Plecewicz 1
9. Adjournment YES Chair Piecewicz 1
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at City Hall, Council Chamber West, 220 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Natalie Winecka at 253-856-5282.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TOO relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Civil Service Commission March 24, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: March 24, 2021
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: This meeting was held remotely via Zoom
Attending: Jeff Piecewicz- Chair; Pauline Thomas, Commissioner; Callius
Zaratkiewicz, Commissioner; Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Piecewicz called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM
2. Rail Call
All Commissioners were present.
3. Chances to the Aaenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of the Minutes
Commissioner Zaratkiewicz made a motion to approve the minutes
from the February 24, 2021 Civil Service Commission meeting. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Thomas; motion passed 3-0.
S. Consent Items to Accept
A. Emails dated February 10, 2021 and February 22, 2021 from Corrections
Sergeant Pakeke Pisia providing notice of his intent to retire effective May 28,
2021.
B. Letter dated February 23, 2021 from Chief Padilla reinstating Ofr. Sam Steiner to
the position of Police Officer effective March 16, 2021.
C. Letter dated February 25, 2021 from Chief Padilla to Nicholas Lontz
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer
effective March 16, 2021.
D. Email dated February 25, 2021 from Ofr. Donevan Dexheimer notifying the Chief
of his intent to retire effective June 18, 2021.
E. Memo dated March 2, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the retirement of
Corrections Sgt. Pakeke Pisia effective May 28, 2021.
F. Letter dated March 2, 2021 from Chief Padilla notifying Ofr. David Castro that he
successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular
employment status effective March 2, 2021.
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Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
G. Email dated March 16, 2021 from Det. Steve Kelly notifying the Chief of his intent
to retire effective June 30, 2021.
H. Memo dated March 16, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the retirement of Det.
Steve Kelly effective June 30, 2021.
I. Memo dated March 18, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the retirement of Oft.
Donevan Dexheimer effective June 18, 2021.
J. Memo dated March 18, 2021 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list
removals through March 18, 2021.
There being no questions, Commissioner Zaratkiewicz made a motion to
accept consent items A-J. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion;
motion passed 3-0.
6. Items to Approve
A. Reinstatement list for the rank of Corrections Sergeant that was established on
July 1, 2020.
B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was
established on February 22, 2021.
C. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was established
on March 7, 2021.
There being no questions, Chair Piecewicz made a motion to approve items
A-C. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
7. Action Items
A. Memo dated March 12, 2021 from Asst. Chief Jarod Kasner requesting an
amendment to the request to test for the rank of Sergeant that was approved
on February 24, 2021.
Chief Examiner Winecka explained that the only change was the number of
candidates allowed to progress from the written exam to the WPR process.
There being no additional questions, Commissioner Thomas made a motion
to approve the revisions to the request to test. Commissioner Zaratkiewicz
seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
B. Memo dated March 15, 2021 from Chief Padilla requesting the reinstatement of
Corrections Sergeant Chris Ward.
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Approval Pending
Commissioner Thomas also made the following motion: "I make a motion
to approve the reinstatement of Chris Ward to the rank of Corrections
Sergeant." Commissioner Zaratkiewicz seconded the motion; motion
passed 3-0.
8. For the Good of the Order
Chief Examiner Winecka discussed that City facilities may begin to start opening after
July 5 and that she would keep the Commission apprised if that would necessitate
them coming back for in-person meetings.
Commissioner Thomas also expressed that she had a scheduling conflict and would
not be present at the April 28 meeting.
9. Adiournment
Chair Piecewicz made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Zaratkiewicz seconded
the motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 5:39 PM.
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
March 24, 2021
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POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Rafael R. Padilla
Chief of Police
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
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Dear Mr. Fuentes;
Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer for the Kent Police Department. We
are looking forward to working with you and know that You will have a great deal to offer the Department
and the City of Kent.
This letter is to confirm our recent offer of employment. Your employment with the City will be effecbve
Friday, April 16, 2021. Upon receipt of this letter, please call Training Sergeant Michael Schanbacher at
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-5841 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two emails from
t� vworkdav eom wkh new hire onboarding log In information and credentials far the anboardingease check your email, Including your junk mail folder and notify HR If you don't receive them. It Is
r you to l09 in, review new employee information and complete all assigned checKlist tasks before hire orientation. We anticipate this process will take you approximately 16 minutes. Please havets) required by government regulations for all new hires providing proof of your eligibility [o workited States, which you will need to complete your I-9 form on your first day. A list of acceptablets can he fountl on your Onboaroing portal.
You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on Friday, April 16, at 10:00 AM with the Benefits
staff In Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Hiring Unit at 8:00 AM. Officer Graff will facilitate
your first day including a 9:00 AM appointment with Multimedia to have your City access Card photo taken.
Please bring document(s) required by government regulations for all new hires providing proof of your
eligibility to work In the United States, which you will need to complete your I-9 form. A list of acceptable
documents can be found on the Onboardr g portal.
Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $5,866.00 per month. You will be eligible for a step
Increase on the first of the month following graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. You will
be placed on probationary status for 12 months following successful completion of the Basic Law
Enforcement Academy. All other benefits will follow your union contract. Upon your successful completion
of probation; you are eligible for a training opportunity of your chuosing within the prescribed parameters
(up to $1,000, up to one week, in-state, and job related) to further your professional development.
If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so indicate by signing on the
acceptance line and returning one executed original W Recruiting Offer Wayne Graff at the address listed
above.
Again, I look forward to having an Individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police
Department.
Sincerely, Accepted,
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Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
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Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Memorandum
DATE: April 8, 2021
TO: Civil Service Commission sJ-�
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Aws-
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Commander Rob Scholl will be assigned as Provisional Assistant Chief for
Investigations, for a period of no more than four months beginning April 8, 2021
while Assistant Chief Kammerzell is on administrative leave.
No current eligibility list exists for the position of Assistant Chief.
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From: Gee, Gerald
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 09:56
To: Padilla, Rafael
Subject: Retirement Notification
Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good Morning Chief,
Please accept this letter as my official notification of my upcoming retirement. I plan to retire on
July 201h 2021, as this will be my last day. I want to thank you, the Kent Police Department and
the City of Kent for giving me the opportunity to serve the city. Although I am excited to start
the next chapter in my life, I will miss all the people that I have worked with throughout the last
25 years.
If there is anything that you need please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
Gerry Gee
Gerald Gee, Detective
Detectives I Police Department
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Main 253-856-5800 1 Direct 253-856-5925
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
KENT 253-856-5888
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Memorandum
DATE: April 21, 2021
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Detective Gerald Gee's email dated April 16, 2021, announcing his
retirement from the Kent Police Department. Steve's last day of work is July 20,
2021.
Gerry's 25 years with the City of Kent began July 16, 1996. He's leaving the
department in good standing and we wish him well in his future endeavors.
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PHONE: 253-856-5220
Memo
To: Civil Service Commissioners
From: Natalie WineCka, Secretary/Chief Examiner
CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
Date: April 23, 2021
Re: Eligibility Removals through April 23, 2021
Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility
lists through the date of April 23, 2021:
Eligibility r -h for Police Records Specialist dated January 19 2021•
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Melissa Rowe Failed Background April 7, 2021
Leslie Oliver Failed Background April 19, 2021
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer dated April 9
2021:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Jakob Gall Withdrew April 23, 2021
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated March 7 2021•
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Jacob Kerwood Failed Background March 24, 2021
Alexander Sierra Failed Background March 24, 2021
Devante Woods Failed Background March 24, 2021
Michael Mitchell Failed Background April 1, 2021
Phillip Sanches Failed Background April 1, 2021
Josh Allison Failed Background April 13, 2021
Cameron Hancock Failed Background April 13, 2021
Clayton Stultz Failed Chiefs Interview April 7, 2021
Dennis Hager Failure to Respond March 24, 2021
Continuous Testina Ell 'h'1iK Lilst for r Level Police Officer dated April 13 2021'
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Kodi McDonald Failure to Respond April 23, 2021
Demontra McNealy Failure to Respond April 23, 2021
Seth Worthen Failed Background April 23, 2021
Nicholas Goodwin Failed Chiefs Interview April 19, 2021
David Ahrens Failed Chiefs Interview April 23, 2021
Stephanie Chou Withdrew April 14, 2021
Zach Bartholomew Withdrew April 23, 2021
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Natalie Wrecks
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
KEN T Fax: 253-656-6270
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: March 15, 2021
TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the
position of Lateral/Experienced Police Officer in the Kent Police Department:
Adam Lasker (02/22/2021) 1
Jake Gall (03/15/2021) 2
Anthony D'Amelio (10/12/2020) 3
Kristopher Rodriguez (11/23/2020) 4
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Natalie D. Winecka
Secretary & Chief Examiner
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Adam Lasker (02/22/2021) 1
Jake Gall (03/15/2021) 2
Anthony D'Amelio (10/12/2020) 3
Calvin Yang (04/09/2021) 4
Kristopher Rodriguez (11/23/2020) 5
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The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the
position of Entry Level Corrections Officer in the Kent Police Department:
Daffyd Tyler (04/12/2021) 1
Mikay Ye (04/12/2021) 2
Denny Train (04/12/2021) 3
Dylan Knoop (04/12/2021) 4
Manjotpal Singh (04/12/2021) 5
Quinn Rawson (04/12/2021) 6
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Entry Level Police Officer in the Kent Police Department:
David Ahrens (03/07/2021) 1
Justin Engstrom (04/13/2021) 2
Michael Salazar (04/13/2021) 3
Jarae Cheatham (04/13/2021) 4
Brian Tracey (04/13/2021) 5
Derek Sullivan (04/1312021) 6
Jayland Roxas (04/13/2021) 7
Tyler Harris-Salangsang (03/07/2021) 8
Timothy Fuller (03/07/2021) 9
Zachary Bartholomew (04/13/2021) 10
Andrew Northam (04/13/2021) 11
Nicholas Goodwin (03/07/2021) 12
Krishan Kumar (04/13/2021) 13
Sydney Titus-Boardingham (12/02/2020) 14
Ryan Helm (04/13/2021) 15
Jacob Yarnell (02/02/2021) 16
Jeb Bell (02/02/2021) 17
Ryan Borders (03/07/2021) 18
Dylan Centanino-Sweers (04/13/2021) 19
Riley Tollefson (03/07/2021) 20
Noah Franquez (04/1312021) 21
Micaela Castain (04/13/2021) 22
Austin Thuston (04/13/2021) 23
Osman Chavez (04113/2021) 24
Josue Camacho (04/13/2021) 25
Alexandra DeMarinis (03/07/2021) 26
Jared Wold (04/13/2021) 27
Clayton Stultz (01/04/2021) 28
Sydney Screws (12/01/2020) 29
Khalil Wallace (04/13/2021) 30
Denny Train (03/07/2021) 31
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Jacob Contreras (04/13/2021) 37
Steven Ricotta (02/02/2021) 38
Parker Johnson (04/13/2021) 39 (tie)
Chad Regal (02/02/2021) 39 (tie)
Zachary Skagen (03/07/2021) 41
John Hansen (04/13/2021) 42
Lawrece Sanford (03/07/2021) 43
Kodi McDonald (03/07/2021) 44
Demontra McNealy (03/07/2021) 45
Kayleigh Mallory (02/02/2021) 46
Laine McCann (01/04/2021) 47
Connor Engebretson (12/01/2020) 48
Taufic El hajari al agar (12/01/2020) 49
Christian True (03/07/2021) 50
Arif Nuhanovic (03/07/2021) 51
Josette Lake (12/01/2020) 52
Caleb Curry (03/07/2021) 53
Elijah Johnson (12/01/2020) 54
Paul Tejada (03/07/2021) 55
Arunbir Singh (04/13/2021) 56
Alfred Wynn (04/13/2021) 57
Christopher Stott (03/07/2021) 58
Huberman Alclean (02/02/2021) 59
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Natalie D. Winecka
Secretary b Chief Examiner
Jeff Piecewicz Pauline Thomas Callius Zaratkiewicz
Chair Commissioner Commissioner