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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 08/25/2021 Civil Service Commission Agenda Commissioners Chair Jeff Piecewicz, Pauline Thomas, Cahius Zaratkiewicz Regularly Scheduled Meeting August 25, 2021 5:30 p.m. Chambers West Rem Description Action Speaks r Time 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 July 28, YES Chair Piecewicz 1 2021 regularly scheduled meeting. 5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair Piecewicz 1 A. Memo dated July 14, 2021 from Chief Padilla notifying the Commission that Cory Eaton is promoted to the rank of Probationary Sergeant effective July 15, 2021. B. Letter dated July 15, 2021 from Chief Padilla congratulating Cali Tyler on being hired as a Probationary Corrections Officer effective August 2, 2021. C. Letter dated August 10, 2021 from Ofr. Adam Tanvas tendering his resignation effective immediately. D. Memo dated August 10, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Adam Tanvas effective August 10, 2021. E. Letter dated August 16, 2021 from Ofr. Tyler Birkhofer tendering his resignation effective August 30, 2021. F. Memo dated August 17, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Tyler Birkhofer effective August 30, 2021. G. Email dated August 17, 2021 from 01 Matthew Rausch tendering his resignation effective September 3, 2021. H. Memo dated August 17, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Matthew Rausch effective September 3, 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. / KENT I. Memo dated August 23, 2021 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list removals through August 23, 2021. 6. Items to Approve YES Chair Piecewicz 1 A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was established on July 29, 2021. 7. Action Items YES Chair Piecewicz 1 A. Memo dated August 24, 2021 from A/C Jared Kasner requesting permission to test for the rank of Commander and that the following process and weights be applied: - Work Performance Rating (WPR)- final weight of 50% - The assessment center will consist of four exercises and will have a final weight of 50%. A cumulative passing score of 65% is required to be placed on the list. B. For the Good of the Order Chair Piecewicz 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 TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Civil Service Commission July 28, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending Date: July 28, 2021 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: This meeting was held in Centennial North/South Attending: Jeff Piecewicz- Chair; Pauline Thomas, Commissioner; Callius Zaratkiewicz, Commissioner- absent; Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner Agenda: I. Call to Order Chair Piecewicz called the meeting to order at 5:43 PM. 2. Roll Call Chair Piecewicz and Commissioner Thomas were present, Commissioner Zaratkiewicz was absent. 3. Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. 4. Aooroval of the Minutes Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes from the tune 23, 2021 Civil Service Commission meeting. Motion was seconded by Chair Piecewicz; motion passed 2-0. S. Consent Items to Accept A. Emails dated June 4, 2021 and June 30, 2021 from Cmdr. Jon Thompson providing notice of his intent to retire effective July 16, 2021. B. Memo from Chief Padilla dated June 30, 2021 accepting the retirement of Cmdr. Jon Thompson effective July 16, 2021. C. Email dated July 1, 2021 from Ofr. Andrew Reed tendering his resignation effective July 15, 2021. D. Memo dated July 1, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Ofr. Andrew Reed effective July 15, 2021. E. Letter from Chief Padilla dated July 1, 2021 notifying Cmdr. Phil Johnson that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 1, 2021. F. Letters dated July 1, 2021 from Chief Padilla notifying Corrections Officers Roshni Anderson and Fabiano Landi that they successfully completed the probationary period and are appointed to regular status effective June 30, 2021. Page 1 of 3 Civil Service Commission July 28, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending G. Letter of promotion from Chief Padilla to Scott Rankin dated July 15, 2021 congratulating him on being promoted to Probationary Police Commander effective July 15, 2021. H. Letter of promotion from Chief Padilla to Cory Eaton dated July 15, 2021 congratulating him on being promoted to Probationary Police Sergeant effective July 15, 2021. I. Letter from Chief Padilla dated July 16, 2021 notifying Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 16, 2021. J. Memo dated July 22, 2021 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list removals through July 22, 2021. There being no questions, Chair Piecewicz made a motion to accept consent items A-3. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0. 6. Items to Approve A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was established on June 24, 2021. B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Experienced/Lateral Corrections Officer that was established on June 24, 2021. C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Experienced/Lateral Corrections Officer that was established on July 6, 2021. There being no questions, Chair Piecewicz made a motion to approve items A-C. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0. 7. Action Items A. Memo dated July 8, 2021 from Chief Padilla requesting to test for Parking Enforcement Assistant and that the following process and weights be applied: -Written Exam: 70% passing score required; weight of 30% Up to the top 20 from the written exam will move on to the oral board process. -Oral Board: 70% passing score required; weight of 70% -Background: Pass/Fail -Polygraph: Pass/Fail Commissioner Thomas made the following motion: "I make a motion to approve the request to test for Parking Enforcement Assistant with the Page 2 of 3 Civil Service Commission July 28, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending weights as stated."; Chair Piecewicz seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0. B. Memo dated July 21, 2021 from Chief Padilla requesting to test for the position of Evidence Custodian and that the following process and weights be applied: Written Exam- 30% (70% passing score required) Up to the top 20 candidates from the written will move on to the oral board process. Oral Board- 70% (70% passing score required) Background- Pass/Fail Polygraph- Pass/Fail Psychological Exam- Pass/Fail Chair Piecewicz made the following motion: "I make a motion to approve testing for the position of Evidence Custodian and accept the weighting as printed." Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0. B. For the Good of the Order Chief Examiner Winecka explained some of the new changes to the Boards and Commissions ordinance that was recently adopted by Council and how the implementation of term limits will impact current members of the Commission. 9, Adtournment There being nothing further, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to adjourn. Chair Piecewicz seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0. Meeting was adjourned at 5:53 PM. Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner July 28, 2021 Page 3 of 3 KENT POLICE sE C -rwmmwuin-nmenr POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5885 Memorandum DATE: July 14, 2021 TO: Civll Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police fi91I RE: Promotion Announcement, Rule 11.04 (b) This memo serves as notice of the promotion of Officer Cory Eaton to the position of Sergeant effective July 15, 2021. This appointment will be permanent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period of twelve months, per Civil Service Rule 12.01 (g). POLICE AOMNISTRATION Rafael R. Padilla Chief of Pnllce 220 4th Avenue South e Kent, WA 98D32 KENT Fax: 253-856-6802 July 15, 2 n, 0211 PHONE: 253-856-5800 2 Ms. Da Tyler 0.e: Employment Offer Dear Ms. Tyler; Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Corrections 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 per Month. YOU August 2, 2021. your starting base salary will be at Pay Grade AC30, Step A, at $5, will be placed on probationary status for 12 months and will be eligible for a step Increase after 12 months of employment, pending a successful performance evaluation. All other benefits will follow the AFSCME union contract. Upon recall of this letter please call Sergeant Mike Armstrong, (253) 856-5969, for details on your duty assignment. You will recelve an email from Workday with a link to activate your City of Kent Onboarding account. Please notify HR Recruitment, (253) 856.5270, If you do not receive the link within three business days of the date of this letter. It is critical that you set up your account to review new employee Information and complete all checklist tasks as assigned prior to your start date. We anticipate this process will take you approximately 15 minutes. You have been scheduled to complete new hire tasks on Monday, August 2, 2021 with the Benefits staff in Human Resources. This appointment will be conducted remotely on Teams. 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 in your 111 Onboarding portal. Also, please report to the Multimedia photo room on the 10 floor of the Centennial Center at 9:00 AM to have your City access card photo taken prior to your new employee orientation. If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so Indicate by signing on the acceptance line and returning the executed offer to Recruiting Officer Wayne Graff. Again, I look forward to having an Individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police Department. Sincerely, Accepted, /q Rafael Padilla Da l r Chief of Police gm Cml S ce Cammisslon a Human Resources 3 I • Mayor Dena Ralph CNy Of Kent P01tae Gepertment- Accredited Police Agency Adam Tarrvas August 10,2021 Rafael Padilla Chief of Police Kent Police Department 232 4'h Ave S Kent,WA98032 Dear thief Padilla: it is with regret that I tender my resignation from the Kent Police Department effectively immediately. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve for you and the city of Kent.Due to ongoing family issues and the increasing needs of my son, I unable to continue to work for the Kent Police Department. I offer my best wishes for the city of Kent and the Kent Police Department. Sincere( ty, � Adam Tanvas POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave 5 • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T 253-856-5800 Memorandum DATE: August 10, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police A RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Adam Tanvas' memo announcing his resignation from the Kent Police Department. Adam's last day of work with the department is August 10, 2021. We wish him well in his future endeavors. Tyler Birkhofer Police Officer (206) 310-9419 tyler.birkhofer@gma i Lcom Date: 8/16/2021 Supervisor: Sergeant Stansfield Kent Police Department 220 41h Ave S Kent,WA 98032 Dear Chief Padilla: Please accept this letter as a notification of my resignation. My last day will be on August 30r. 2021. It has been a pleasure to serve as a law enforcement officer for the last eleven years,nine years of which were with the Kent Police Department, Unfortunately, I feel that it is time for me to move on new things and retire my commission, I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity that has been presented to me. However, it would be in my best Interests it I accepted the position that Mountain View Fire and Rescue has offered me. I appreciate being able to work for Kent Police Department and I wish you all the best. If there is anything I can do during the transition,please let me know. Regards, Tyler Tyler Birkhofer POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T 253-856-5800 WAtHINGTON Memorandum DATE: August 17, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Tyler Birkhofer's memo dated August 16, 2021, announcing his resignation from the Kent Police Department. Tyler's last day of work with the department will be August 30, 2021. We wish him well in his future endeavors. King Jalene From: Scholl, Rob sent. Tuesday,August 17, 2021 11:59 To; Kammerzell, Derek; Padilla, Rafael Subject: FW: Letter of Resignation From: Rausch, Matthew<MRausch@kentwa.gov> Sent:Tuesday, August 17, 2021 11!17 AM To: Kelso,Andy<AKelso@kentwa.gov> Cc:Scholl, Rob <RScholl@kentwa.gov> Subject: Letter of Resignation Via the chain of command: Chief Padilla, Effective at the end of day September 3`°, 2021, I will be resigning from the Kent Police Department.After much discussion with my wife and family, I have decided to take a police officer position at the City of Woodbury, MN. I have taken this position to be closer to mine and my wife's family. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working alongside my fellow officers and serving the city of Kent. I am very thankful for all the training, experience and friendships I have gained over these past nearly seven years. I wish all the best to KPD in the future and you all will be in my prayers. Respectfully Submitted, Matt Matthew Rausch, officer Nelghhortlood Response Team I VSWAT I Kent Police Department 220 Faurlh Avenue south,Kent WA 918032 Main Line 25311SI-51100 I Direct Dne 2534563886 Grannicheatientwaany CM OF NEW,WASNINGTON "InEwA{W/pork! Facei iwitVr YouTube NF<SE eIX,SIDER THE ENVUR NMENT BEFORE MINTING NIS EMNL t POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T 2s3-856-5e00 Memorandum DATE: August 17, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Matthew Rausch's memo dated August 17, 2021, announcing his resignation from the Kent Police Department. Matthew's last day of work with the department will be September 3, 2021. We wish him well in his future endeavors. OF NEXT � HUMANN RESOURCES SOURCES K E N T 400 West Gowe Kent, WA 98032 Fax: 253-856-6270 PHONE: 253-856-3270 Memo To: Civil Service Commissioners From: Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Date: August 23, 2021 Re: Eligibility Removals through August 23, 2021 Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility lists through the date of August 23, 2021: Eligibility List for Parkins Enforcement Assistant dated April 30, 2021: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Samuel Gagner Failed Background August 8, 2021 Joseph Mello III Failed Background August 8, 2021 Continuous Testing Elinibility List for Experienced/Lateral Police Officer dated June 7 2021: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Richard Graham Failure to Respond August 2, 2021 Continuous Testina Eliaibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated July 29 2021• Name: Reason: Effective Date: Micaela Castain Withdrew August 4, 2021 Amelia Powers Withdrew August 4, 2021 Paul Gonzalez Failed Background August 10, 2021 Adam Hensley Failed Background August 10, 2021 Jared Wold Failed Chief's Interview August 10, 2021 CIVIL SERVICE/111JECRe0r1f@N208e01i NatelieP lgmke Civil Sei Chief Elthrelrter 400 West Gowe NIIIII: • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T Pox: 253-856-6270 w .H IN o111Fxcn 253-856-5292 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: July 29, 2021 TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry Level Corrections Officer in the Kent Police Department: Anthony Munoz (05/26/2021) 1 Skye Yaranon (07/2912021) 2 Sarah Callison (07/29/2021) 3 Ben Ellis (07/29/2021) 4 Austin Kidwell (OS/26/2021) 5 Kodi McDonald (07/29/2021) 6 Gloria Brown (07/29/2021) 7 Joshua Gage (05/26/2021) 8 Manjotpal Singh (04/12/2021) 9 Kenneth Walch (05/26/2021) 10 Wilfred Malima (05/26/2021) 11 Cameron Decker (05/26/2021) 12 Ethan Martinez (07/29/2021) 13 Quinn Rawson (04/12/2021) 14 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 Jeff Piecewicz Pauline Thomas Callius Zaratkiewicz Chair Commissioner Commissioner 0 rn Q C • Mayor Dana Ralph P:v1Jcnu2TCivii service\n4iburtyusrs\PoiiceV021�n"corrections oximr-July 29,2021.da City of Kent Human Resources POLICE ADMINISTRATION Rafael Padilla Chief of Police KE N T 253-856-5800 ,.. .o e" Memo DATE: August 24, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Jarod Kasner, Assistant Chief of Police RE: Civil Service Rule 9.01 (a), Request for promotional test - Commander The Kent Police Department requests authorization to conduct a promotional test for Police Commander through Public Safety Testing, as soon as the Chief Examiner's schedule allows. Examination will consist of a WPR Peer Assessment and up to four (4) exercises to test the applicant's competencies in the following dimensions: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Insight, Judgement, Decisiveness, Delegation & Control. The WPR Peer Assessment and the Assessment Center exercise will both be weighted at 50%. In addition, the candidate will need to have scored no less than 65% over all In the Assessment Center.