Miami Civil Service Board Meeting - June 9, 2026
Miami Civil Service Board Meeting - June 9, 2026
The Civil Service Board met on June 9, 2026, to consider personnel matters including probation extensions, military leaves, and appeal hearings. Several items were tabled or continued pending further proceedings.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (motion by Board Member Jimenez, second by Soliman, all in favor).
- Probation extensions for police officers: Brian Aguilar (3 months beyond June 12, 2026), Anthony Shridiron (6 months beyond June 12, 2026), Chandrika Hawkins (6 months beyond May 8, 2026), and firefighter Julio Discaino (6 months beyond August 4, 2026) all approved unanimously. Hawkins' extension was due to light duty from July 31 to November 7, 2024, and an extension of field training.
- Military leaves of absence: Andrés Olguin (police officer, 400 days effective August 20, 2026); Jessica Kennedy (police officer, May 4–July 24, 2026); Westleen Lewis (police lieutenant, June 15–August 7, 2026) – all approved unanimously.
- Disciplinary matters (D1–D5) noted for board members.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Alfonso Davila, former heavy equipment mechanic helper, presented his request for an investigation hearing under Civil Service Rule 16.1 against Mardelli Spuig, fleet management representative, alleging abuse of power in processing his job abandonment. He stated the city could not produce any written delegation authorizing Spuig's involvement. The city objected, arguing Spuig was a payroll liaison with no decision-making authority and that the same facts would be heard at Davila's termination appeal on June 23, 2026. The board voted to table the investigation request until after the June 23 hearing.
Discussion Items
- Status update on the appeal hearing of Sergeant Tashara Eileen (unsatisfactory evaluation ending September 19, 2023): The city reported that a hearing at Miami-Dade is scheduled for August 11, 2026, and the board hearing will be set for September. No further action taken.
- Hearings pending list as of June 9, 2026 was reviewed; the next board meeting on June 23, 2026 has one hearing scheduled.
Key Outcomes
- All probation extensions and military leaves approved unanimously.
- Alfonso Davila's Rule 16 investigation request was tabled (motion by Board Member Cabrera, second by Soliman, all in favor) pending the outcome of his termination appeal hearing on June 23, 2026.
- Leslinda Bremer's appeal of a 20-hour suspension (effective September 13, 2024) was continued pending a settlement; the suspension will be reduced to a straight reprimand.
- Leslinda Bremer's appeal of a 10-hour suspension (effective April 4, 2026) was continued jointly for settlement discussions.
- Marquise Williams' appeal of a 10-hour suspension (effective June 17, 2023) was continued at the city's request; no objection from Williams' representative.
- Meeting adjourned; next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
To the June ninth, twenty twenty-six Civil Service Board meeting. We'll begin with a Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Board Member Jimenez. Second by Board Member Soliman. All in favor? Approving of the minutes. Second by Board Member Soliman. All in favor? B personnel matters. B1. Copy of a memorandum from Chief Manuel A. Morales, Director, Department of Police requesting an extension of probationary period of Brian Aguilar, police officer for three additional months beyond June 12th, 2026. Good morning, everyone. I want to start off by saying good morning, ladies and gentlemen. And um thank you for having me here today. If you could please state your name and position. I am Brian Aguilar. I'm a police officer. Thank you. Um do you understand why you're here today? I do. Okay. Uh and are you in agreement with the uh extension? Yes. Right. Good morning. Good morning. Morning. Could you state your name and position for the topic? Malikia Barnett, administrator AU1. Representing the city of Miami Police Department Personnel Unit. Wonderful. Um do you have anything to add to uh the request here for today for the three months? No. Let's go. Okay. No. Okay, board members. Any questions? We'll understand a motion. Motion motion. Motion by board member Lanier. Second. Second by board member Jimenez. All in favor? Aye. Good luck out there. Thank you. B2. Copy of a memorandum from Chief Manuel A.
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