Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission

City of San Antonio AGENDA Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission Meeting 100 W. Houston Street, Monday, November 10, 2025 9:00 AM San Antonio, TX 78205, 10.W1003 – 10th Floor 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, 10.W1003 – 10th Floor 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 October 13, 2025. Briefing and Possible Action on the following items 2. Notice and appropriate action to approve the announcement for a Fire Lieutenant examination. This two (2) hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on February 5, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market St., in Room 006. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written examination was given or until the list is exhausted. 3. Notice and appropriate action regarding an examination announcement for the rank of Police Lieutenant. The Police Lieutenant examination will consist of a written examination and a video recorded assessment center. The two-hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on April 17, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market  Street, Room 006. Information regarding the date, time, and location of the video recorded assessment center will be announced in the Daily Bulletin at a later date. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will remain in existence for 18 months from the date of certification by the Commission, or until the list is exhausted. 4. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a Police Sergeant examination. This two (2) hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on April 23, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market Street, in Hemisfair Ballroom. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year after the date on which the written examination was given or until the list is exhausted. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the fitness for duty of one (1) San Antonio Firefighter, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters) and 551.071 (Consultation with attorney). This item will be heard in Executive Session before the Commission reconvenes in Open Session to take action. 6. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval of the eligibility list for the position of Firefighter Trainee created from Firefighter Trainee Examination administered on August 18, 2025. This eligibility list will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the effective date or until the list is exhausted. 7. Notice and appropriate action to approve a list of doctors to evaluate a San Antonio Fire Department applicant. 8. Notice and appropriate action to approve a list of psychiatrists to evaluate a San Antonio Police Department applicant. 9. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding SAFD applicants appeal to beginning positions. a. Jacob Guerra – Rule IX 8a – Compliance with Processing Requirements – Eligible to reapply b. Andrew Castellon – Rule IX 16a – Temperate Habits – Eligible to reapply c. Carlos Arenas – Rule IX 14n – Criminal Activity – Permanently Unsuitable d. Kyle Rodgers – Rule IX 16a – Temperate Habits – Eligible to reapply e. Juan Torres-Valenzuela – Rule IX 13c – Use of Illicit Substances – Permanently Unsuitable f. Gregory Ortiz – Rule IX 16a – Temperate Habits – Eligible to reapply g. Elijah Garza – Rule IX 13f1, 14m and 16b – Use of Illicit Substances, Criminal Activity and Temperate Habits – Permanently Unsuitable h. Johnatin Watts – Rule 11 – False Statement – Permanently Unsuitable i. Alex Skinner – Rule IX 11 and 14n – False Statement and Criminal Activity – Permanently Unsuitable j. Diego Gomez – Rule IX 14k – Criminal Activity – Permanently Unsuitable k. Alec Bock – Rule IX 14m – Criminal Activity – Permanently Unsuitable l. Jose Robles – Rule IX 11 and 113f – False Statement and Use of Illicit Substances – Permanently Unsuitable 10. Notice of SAPD and SAFD disciplinary suspensions without pay: a. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Ernest Alcorta effective July 24, 2025.  b. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Mark Lerma effective August 13, 2025. c. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Jacob Gonzalez effective August 13, 2025. d. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer John De La Garza effective August 12, 2025. e. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Daniel King effective August 8, 2025. f. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Michael Garza effective September 25, 2025. g. An agreed fifteen (15) day suspension for Officer Franklin H. Milstead effective October 12, 2025. h. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Jimmy Gurley effective October 13, 2025. i. An agreed ten (10) day suspension for Detective Brian Van Baak effective October 16, 2025. j. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Montrez C. Butler effective October 16, 2025. k. An agreed five (5) day suspension for Detective Bryan J. Cox effective October 16, 2025. l. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Eloy Cardenas effective October 15, 2025. m. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Ethan Mall effective October 16, 2025. n. An agreed forty (40) day suspension for Officer Hannah White effective October 16, 2025. o. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Sebastian M. Huerta IV effective October 21, 2025. p. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Luis F. Rodriguez effective October 22, 2025. q. An agreed thirty (30) day suspension for Officer Domonic G. Muro effective October 27, 2025. r. An agreed thirty (30) day suspension for Officer Christopher Westbrook effective November 3, 2025. s. An agreed twenty (20) day suspension for Officer Kayla Lecea effective November 3, 2025. These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final. t. An indefinite suspension for Officer Luis Carrillo effective October 23, 2025. A letter of appeal was received on October 27, 2025. Public Comments Per the Firefighters and Police Civil Service rules, applicant disqualified from the application process can appeal their disqualification to the Commission. The Commission hears their appeal and decides to allow them to continue the application process or to uphold the disqualification. 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. Posted on: 11/05/2025 03:19 PM