Planning Applications — Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee, March 7, 2023

Submit Date: Nov 03, 2022
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
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34 Are you a registered voter of the City of Riverside?

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Alan
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Riverside
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Retired
Alan J Meyer

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude? Yes No
Do you have adequate time to serve?
Yes No
*Eligibility requirements per City Charter Article VIII Section 805.

Applications may be screened on the basis of information submitted with this form.

You are welcome to provide a resume and/or letters of endorsement.

Interests & Experiences
WHY YOU WANT TO SERVE ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION:

I have watched the city grow and mature. It has made some great decisions and some poor ones over the years. I believe that I can offer the city new perspectives. I have a strong technology background and a proven volunteer record with the city.

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO AREA(S) OF INTEREST:

I contracted to have my own home built and have a good understanding of the planning process. I am able to understand complex issues and convey them in terms that can be understood by a broad audience.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
31/2 year college Orange Coast University, numerous courses in technology and ran a technology education organization for a major database company.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Retired from IBM. Spent 42 years in the technology industry. Have spent the last 9 years as a volunteer chaplain for Riverside Fire Department, Riverside Community Hospital, Parkview Hospital, and Advantage Hospice. I current sit as a board member on the Living Shield Ministries board.

PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

Memberships include Fire Chaplains Association and Southern California Association of Chaplains.

CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS, OR PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:

City of Upland Parks and Recreation 1986-1988, Chaplain for Riverside Fire Department Alan J Meyer Page 2 of 5

COMMISSION ON AGING
AIRPORT COMMISSION *
BUDGET ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION *

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD *

COMMISSION OF THE DEAF

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES

BOARD OF ETHICS

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES *

MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE BOARD
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION *
PLANNING COMMISSION *
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES *
TRANSPORTATION BOARD *
*A Statement of Economic Interests is required. Any information listed on this application is a matter of public record and will be disclosed upon request.

Under existing California law, a member of a board or commission may not make, participate in making, or attempt to influence a governmental decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision could have a material financial effect on that member, the member’s immediate family, or any of his or her financial interests. There is also a special category of conflicts of interest which strictly forbids members and/or their employers from having financial interests in city contracts.

Careful consideration should be given to this issue and applicants are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office if they have any questions.

NOTICE REGARDING INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES
Under existing California law, no member of City boards or commissions may simultaneously hold two public offices that are incompatible. (California Government Code Section 1099) Offices are incompatible if one of the offices has supervisory, auditory or removal power over the other, if there would be any significant clash of duties or loyalties between the offices, or if public policy considerations make it improper for one person to hold both offices.

Do you currently hold a position as an appointed or elected member of a governmental board, commission, committee, or other body?

Yes

No
If “Yes”, please state position:

Alan J Meyer

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Members of boards and commissions are covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance while serving. If appointed, completion of a LiveScan background screening is required prior to commencement of service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2013 Riverside Fire Department, Riverside, California to City Fire Department
Present Lead Chaplain – Volunteer Chaplain
• Lead a team of volunteer Chaplains to minister to fire personnel in times of stress and need. Minister to families who lose loved ones, when requested by the community. Perform invocations, and other activities as requested.

June 2021 Living Shield Ministries, Riverside, California to College of Chaplaincy
Present Member of The Board
• Lead, plan,
and steer the organization towards a sustainable and growing future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, in addition to developing adequate resources to advance its mission.

Jan 2021 Advantage Health Systems, Riverside, California to Hospice Care
Present Volunteer Chaplain
• Comfort and care for
terminally ill patients, attending to their emotional and spiritual needs and their families at the end of life.

December 1997 IBM, Riverside, California
to The world’s largest technology company
March 2013 Manager – Worldwide Market Management, Global Business Intelligence Solutions • Lead a marketing team to identify market opportunities, define routes to market, develop offering strategies, and plan marketing programs for Business Intelligence Solutions. Select target markets, create market positioning, image, channel strategies, messages, and sales coverage to targeted customer segments to drive products into the marketplace
• Launched several significant products in the Customer Relationship Marketing and data mining areas with excellent responses from both press and industry analysts. • Recruited to determine feasibility, strategy, and approach to build a solutions-based alternate channel for business intelligence solutions.
• Drive teams to create offerings, set pricing, establish partner and customer messaging, recruit and train resellers to resell complex decision systems.
• Establish marketing programs, partner qualifications, partner marketing, and sales plans to generate highly qualified leads and a high closure rate.
• Negotiate and close key relationship contracts ensuring a highly profitable, mutually beneficial, working relationship is generated that results in long-term returns and lasting associations.

May 1997 SecureSoft Inc., Redwood Shores, California
to A database security startup
September 1997 Director – Marketing and Services

• Developed messages, met with customers, and built marketing and product plans for a product that uniquely addressed database authorization security.
• Identified required product direction for this startup that resulted in the company turning into a development- only mode, eliminating the need for marketing or services for the following 18 to 24 months July 1995 Pyramid Technology, San Jose, California
to A major manufacturer of UNIX computer systems
May 1997 Director - Solutions Marketing
• Created and launched the Smart Warehouse program briefing analysts, press, and customers, generated collateral, presentations, articles, and competitive analysis resulting in the company’s most successful program launch. The Yankee Group recognized this program as the best Data Warehouse program in the industry. • Led all solution and industry programs and campaigns, developing strategies, messages, positioning, differentiation, key partner relationships and target marketplaces . • Led the worldwide data warehouse effort for Pyramid/SNI, which became one of the company’s core competencies, doubling revenue each period.
• Led business development strategies and developed key joint-marketing and system integration relationships. • Participated as either strategist or architect on many data warehouse projects ranging from gigabyte to terabyte implementations. Actively involved in the sales process of many key data warehouse implementations. • Developed a consulting methodology for data warehousing, focusing on real business value and increasing the probability for success.
• Recognized as a key industry innovator and thinker on data warehousing, and frequently speak at seminars and industry conferences.

December 1992 AT&T GIS (NCR/Teradata), Rancho Bernardo, California to A major manufacturer of computer products
July 1995 Marketing Manager - Customer Solutions Marketing September 1991 Sybase Corporation, Emeryville, California to A $400 million manufacturer of client/server database products December 1992 Director - Education Division
July 1988 Ashton-Tate Corporation, Torrance, California to A $300 million manufacturer of PC software products
September 1991 Director - Consulting and Educational Services January 1985 Formula Consultants Incorporated, Anaheim, California to Vendor of systems software and consulting for Unisys 1100 Systems July 1988 Manager - Product Research and Development
December 1983 First Interstate Services Company, El Segundo, California to A $33 billion dollar Bancorp
January 1985 Systems Architect
December 1977 California Federal Savings and Loan, Los Angeles, California to $10 billion savings and loan
February 1983 Vice President, Technical Services
May 1975 Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California To Second largest school district
December 1977 Technical Specialist - Communications
November 1969 Sperry Univac, Los Angeles, California
to A major mainframe manufacturer
May 1975 Systems Analyst

PATENTS
System and Method For Generating Reports From a Computer Database – Patents 5,692,181 and 5,710,900

EDUCATION
Ordained Chaplain with over 500 hours of training
BS in Business Management from California Coast University in progress Numerous workshops presented by IBM, Sperry, Tandem, Ashton-Tate, Sybase, NCR, AT&T Submit Date: Jun 11, 2018
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Ward 3

Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Airport Commission: Submitted
Planning Commission: Submitted
Board of Public Utilities: Submitted
Ms./Mr.

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Length of residence in City of Riverside
Are you a registered voter of the City of Riverside?

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Thomas
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Safford
Riverside
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Retired
Thomas H. Safford

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude? Yes No
Do you have adequate time to serve?
Yes No
*Eligibility requirements per City Charter Article VIII Section 805.

Applications may be screened on the basis of information submitted with this form.

You are welcome to provide a resume and/or letters of endorsement.

Interests & Experiences
WHY YOU WANT TO SERVE ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION:

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO AREA(S) OF INTEREST:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS, OR PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:

Thomas H. Safford Page 2 of 5

COMMISSION ON AGING
AIRPORT COMMISSION *
BUDGET ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION *

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD *

COMMISSION OF THE DEAF

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES

BOARD OF ETHICS

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES *

Careful consideration should be given to this issue and applicants are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office if they have any questions.

Do you currently hold a position as an appointed or elected member of a governmental board, commission, committee, or other body?

Yes

No
If “Yes”, please state position:

Thomas H. Safford

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Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 826-5557 or visit RiversideCA.gov/city_clerk for more information. City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3900 Main Street, 7th floor, Riverside, CA 92522 How did you learn about the Board and Commission vacancies? None Selected
Are you interested in being contacted by the Registrar of Voters to volunteer as a poll worker?
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Statement of Interest in Planning Commission Service
Thomas H. Safford
As a resident of the City of Riverside, I wish to assist in shaping its future by serving on the Planning Commission. With many years as a Registered Civil Engineer in the public works field and my involvement with the Riverside City and County area projects, I am familiar with the issues that are dealt with by this commission. I bring a unique perspective as I have been directly involved with infrastructure projects that directly affect the community.

I have been a project manager, a consultant, and an engineer for public and private public works projects for more than 40 years. I have had direct experience dealing with the environmental and cultural impacts of projects. I have made public presentations of complex issues to both elected officials and concerned residents, and I have previously served on both public and private boards & commissions. I am an honorably discharged United States Military Veteran having served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in the USA and overseas.

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Masters of Science in Management Science, University of Southern California Professional Certificate:

Registered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering & Surveying, State of California Work History
1st Lieutenant, Army Corps of Engineers, USA, & Vietnam Civil Engineer, Bookman & Edmonston Engineering, Glendale, California Public Works Engineer, Portland Cement Association, Los Angeles, California Regional Manager, Kennedy/Jenks Engineers, Irvine, California Principal Engineer, Western Municipal Water District, Riverside, California Consulting Registered Civil Engineer in Private Practice, Riverside, California Professional Associations:

Inland Counties Water Association, American Water Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Southern California Water Utilities Association November 15, 2021
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) APPLYING FOR: (210 Characters Max) Mr.

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*HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED
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DO YOU HAVE ADEQUATE
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*Eligibility requirements per City Charter Article VIII Section 805.

Applications may be screened on the basis of information submitted with this form.

You are welcome to provide a resume and/or letters of endorsement.

Planning Commission, Board of Public Utilities, Airport Commission Safford Thomas H.

Self-Employed Registered Civil Engineer Project Manager

30 As a resident of Riverside I wish assist in shaping its future by serving on any of the Boards or Commissions listed above. With many years as a Registered Civil Engineer in the public works field and my involvement with the Riverside City and County area projects, I am familiar with the issues that are dealt with by these commissions. Having been directly involved with infrastructure projects that directly affect the community, I bring a unique perspective.

I have been a project manager, consultant, and engineer for public and private public works projects for more than 40 years. I have had direct experience dealing with the environmental impacts of projects. I have made public presentations of complex issues to both elected officials and concerned residents, and I have previously served on both public and private boards & commissions. I am also a private pilot (currently inactive) and an honorably discharged veteran.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Masters of Science in Management Science, University of Southern California Registered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering & Surveying, State of California 1st Lieutenant, Army Corps of Engineers, USA & Vietnam
Civil Engineer, Bookman & Edmonston Engineering, Glendale, California Regional Manager, Kennedy/Jenks Engineers, Irvine, California Principal Engineer, Western Municipal Water District, Riverside, California Consulting Registered Civil Engineer in Private Practice, Riverside, California

PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: (190 Characters Max) CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS, OR PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:

How would your experience or qualifications help the Commission on Disabilities meet its membership goals? (255 Characters Max) NoYes
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? CPRC applicants must undergo a limited background check by the Police Department prior to serving on the Commission due to the sensitivity and confidentiality of the materials you will review that have certain legal restrictions.

The background check consists of the following:

Completion of a Background Personal Information form; live scan fingerprint process through the FBI and Department of Justice, a local police records check, a records check of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and a DMV records check that includes vehicles registered to the applicant. The purpose of the DMV records check is due to liability issues since Commissioners occasionally drive their personal vehicles to public outreach events. The background check takes approximately two weeks to complete. - AIRPORT COMMISSION*
- COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION
- COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
- CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD*
- HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
- HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD
- BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES*
- MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING
- METROPOLITAN MUSEUM BOARD
- PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION*
- PLANNING COMMISSION*
- BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES*
- TRANSPORTATION BOARD*
*A statement of Economic Interests is required. Any information listed on this application is a matter of public record and will be disclosed upon request.

Under existing California law, a member of a board or commission may not make, participate in making, or attempt to influence a governmental decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision could have a material financial effect on that member, the member's immediate family, or any of his or her financial interests. There is also a special category of conflicts of interest which strictly forbids members and/or their employers from having financial interests in city contracts. Careful consideration should be given to this issue and applicants are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's Office if they have any questions.

Note: Board and Commission Chairs may be called upon to serve as members of an adjudicating body to review complaints alleging violations of the City's Code of Ethics and Conduct by elected officials or members of boards and commissions.

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES:

It is the policy of the City of Riverside to promote the full integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. In order to adequately represent the needs of residents with disabilities, the following criteria applies:
- Members should consist of both persons with and without disabilities. - Members should represent a cross-section of the City's disability groups and include persons with professional experience representing or supporting persons with disabilities.

Inland Counties Water Association, American Water Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Southern California Water Utilities Association, etc.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE.

Do you currently hold a position as an appointed or elected member of a governmental board, commission, committee, or other body?
NoYes
Yes No
MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING:

Members must be at least 55 years old and not be a paid representative of an elder service.

Are you age 55 or older?
Are you a paid representative of an elder service?

NOTICE REGARDING INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES
NoYes
Under existing California law, no member of City boards or commission may simultaneously hold two public offices that are incompatible. (California Government Code Section 1099) Offices are incompatible if one of the offices has supervisory, auditory or removal power over the other, if there would be any significant clash of duties or loyalties between the offices, or if public policy considerations make it improper for one person to hold both offices.

If "Yes", please state position:

Please call the City Clerk's Office at 826-5557 or visit RiversideCa.gov/city_clerk for more information.

RETURN TO: City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 3900 Main Street, 7th floor, Riverside, CA 92522 SIGNATURE: DATE:

How did you learn about the Board and Commission vacancies? Newspaper Utility Bill Insert Web site
Other
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD:

If applying for membership on the Cultural Heritage Board, please complete and return a Supplemental Application.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION:

The Commission shall consist of fifteen members in accordance with the Municipal Code. So far as is reasonably possible, the Commission shall include representation in the following fields: education, medicine, health and welfare, law, real estate, industry, business, finance, law enforcement, and labor. Further, the diversity of the Commission is important to achieving its stated objective.

Please state your field of endeavor as it applies to the Human Relations Commission:

If applying for membership on the Commission on Disabilities, please complete and return a Supplemental Application.

NoYes
Are you interested in being contacted by the Registrar
of Voters to volunteer as a poll worker?
None of the Boards or Commission on which I currently serve are incompatiable Letter from City Clerks Office

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Retired as of February 2011 from Western Municipa l Water District

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*Eligibility requirements per City Charter Article VIII Section 805.

Applications may be screened on the basis of information submitted with this form.

You are welcome to provide a resume and/or letters of endorsement.

WHY YOU WANT TO SERVE ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION: (474 Characters Max) As a long term resident of Riverside, I wish participate and assist in shaping its future by serving on any of the Boards or Commissions listed above . Because of my many years of employment experience with a local utility and my involvement with the local community, I am familiar with the many issues that are dealt with by these commissions .

Having been directly involved with infrastructure projects that directly affect the community, I bring a unique perspective.

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO AREA(S) OF INTEREST: (474 Characters Max) I have been a project manager , consultant, and engineer for public and private public works projects for more than 40 years. I have had direct experience dealing with the environmental impacts of projects, I have made public presentations of complex issues to both elected officials and concerned residents , and I have previously served on both public and private boards & commissions . I am also a private pilot (currently inactive) and an honorably discharged veteran.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering , University of Colorado Masters of Science in Management Science, University of Southern California Registered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering & Surveying, State of California OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1st Lieutenant, Army Corps of Engineers, USA & Vietnam
Civil Engineer , Bookman-Edmonston Engineering , Glendale, California Regional Manager, Kennedy/Jenks Engineers, Irvine, California Principal Engineer, Western Municipal Water District, Riverside, California (474 Characters Max)
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PROFESSIONAL OR TECHN ICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: (190 Characters Max) Inland Counties Water Association , American Water Works Association , American Society of Civil Engineers, Southern California Water Utilities Association, etc.

CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS , OR PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTS :

Elder & Trustee for Magnolia Presbyterian Church of Riverside, City of Riverside Planning Commission (1992-2000) , Officer, Director, or Committee Chair for various professional groups - AIRPORT COMMISSION * - MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING
- COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION - METROPOLITAN MUSEUM BOARD - COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION * - CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD* - PLANNING COMMISS ION*
- HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES* - HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD - TRANSPORTATION BOARD*
- BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES *
*A statement of Economic Interests is required. Any information listed on this application is a matter of public record and will be disclosed upon request.

Under existing California law, a member of a board or commission may not make, participate in making, or attempt to influence a governmental decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision could have a material financial effect on that member, the member's immediate family , or any of his or her financial interests . There is also a special category of conflicts of interest which strictly forbids members and/or their employers from having financial interests in city contracts. Careful consideration should be given to this issue and applicants are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's Office if they have any questions .

Board and Commission Chairs may be called upon to serve as members of an adjudicating body to review complaints alleging violations of the City's Code of Ethics and Conduct by elected officials or members of boards and commissions .

COMMUN ITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? r Yes IX No CPRC applicants must undergo a limited background check by the Police Department prior to serving on the Commission due to the sensitivity and confidentiality of the materials you will review that have certain legal restrictions.

The background check consists of the following :

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES :

It is the policy of the City of Riverside to promote the full integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. In order to adequately represent the needs of residents with disabilities, the following criteria applies :
- Members should consist of both persons with and without disabilities . - Members should represent a cross-section of the City's disability groups and include persons with professional experience representing or supporting persons with disabilities.

How would our ex erience or ualifications hel the Commission on Disabilities meet its membershi oals? (255 Characters Max If applying for membersh ip on the Commission on Disabilities , please complete and return a Suppleme ntal Application.

CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD:

If applying for membersh ip on the Cultural Heritage Board, please complete and return a Supplemental Application .

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION:

The Commission shall consist of fifteen members in accordance with the Municipal Code. So far as is reasonably possible, the Commission shall include representation in the following fields: education , medicine , health and welfare , law, real estate, industry, business , finance, law enforcement , and labor. Further, the diversity of the Commission is important to achieving its stated objective.

Please state your field of endeavor as it applies to the Human Relations Commission:

MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING:

Members must be at least 55 years old and not be a paid representative of an elder service.

Are you age 55 or older? IX Yes I No
Are you a paid representative of an elder service? I Yes IX No

NOTICE REGARDING INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES
Under existing California law, no member of City boards or commission may simultaneously hold two public offices that are incompatible. (California Government Code Section 1099) Offices are incompatible if one of the offices has supervisory, auditory or removal power over the other, if there would be any significant clash of duties or loyalties between the offices , or if public policy considerations make it improper for one person to hold both offices.

Do you currently hold a position as an appointed or elected member of a governmental board, commission , committee , or other body? I Yes IX No
If "Yes", please state position:

Please call the City Clerk's Office CM"""'~=-5557 or visit RiversideCa.gov/city_clerk for more information.

RETURN TO: C ain Street, 7th floor, Riverside, CA 92522 DATE: /o/or Lz.o/;3
7 THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE.

How did you learn about the Board and Commission vacancies? IX Newspaper I Utility Bill Insert
IX Other I letter from City Clerks Office
! Web site
Are you interested in being contacted by the Registrar
of Voters to volunteer as a poll worker? I Yes IX No

WESI'ERN

MUNICIPAL
WATER
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To Whom It May Concern
Subject: Thomas H. Safford, P.E.

March 24, 2011
I have known Tom Safford for approximately 22 years with 17 of those years at Western Municipal Water District as co-employees. Prior to coming to Western I was a civil engineering consultant and interacted with Tom on development projects needing plan approval within Western's area.

While at Western Tom served in several roles. These ranged from Supervising Engineer, Principal Engineer/Safety Officer, and Project Manager of Special Assignments. Given his education, experience and work ethic, he was able to work on a vast variety of Issues. Examples Include development of Westem's Safety Program, assisting in the transition of Western taking over the water and sewer utilities of March Air Reserve Base, and many capital improvement projects such as pipelines, pumps and tanks.

In my opinion Tom's greatest strength is his cooperative nature and willingness to tackle new assignments. He has a very good nature about himself making it comfortable for co-workers, customers, developers and regulators to work well with him. His people skllls have been honed by years of work experience, service on a variety of Boards and Commissions, and active Involvement In industry associations. This skill set applied to projects is an asset. He also has the ability to listen and develop positions for decision-making which is a valuable resource to any organization.

Tom has always shown a high level of professionalism, Is dedicated to the organization he works for, and has a strong work ethic. In fact It was an odd day that Tom wasn't the first person at work each day.

You don't work at one organization for 27 years without adding value and being committed to what you do. Tom did both.

Tom has a vast amount of experience, excellent people skills, ablllty to make sound decisions, and can bring value to efforts he ts engaged with . He is a quick learner and from my experience with him, would expect that he would quickly become an asset.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at or at .

Best Regards,
)
JEFFREY 0. SIMS, P.E.

Assistant General Manager/Chief Operating Officer

WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

THOMAS H. SAFFORD

Riverside City Clerk's Office
Attn: Colleen H. Nicol , MMC
Riverside City Hall
3900 Main Street, 7th Floor
Riverside, CA 92522
Subject: Application Renewal of Thomas H. Safford
Colleen H. Nicol, MMC:

October 9, 2013

RECEIVED
OCT 1 0 2013
City of Riverside
City Clerk's Office
Accompanying this letter is the renewal of application for service on the City of Riverside Planning Commission, Board of Public Utilities, or Airport Commission as requested in your letter of August 20, 2013. My preference would be for appointment to the Planning Commission but feel qualified to serve on any of the three named. I am interested in serving on thes e panels as a way of contributing to the future of Riverside as well as a return to a City that has served the Safford family very well for many years.

Please note that in addition to university degrees in management and engineering, I have lately retired after working for twenty-seven years as a senior staff engineer/project manager for Western Municipal Water District. I am also a military veteran and a former licensed private pilot . I have worked directly with many of the staff of the City of Riverside to include Mr. Todd Jorgenson, Water Operations Manger and Mr. Ken Gutierrez , former Director of Planning (and current interim Councilperson). Both of these individuals can attest to my professional experience and my working relations with the City of Riverside. More recently, I have worked with Mr. Paul Hamilton, Senior Plans Examiner of your Community Development Department in my role as an Elder and volunteer manager for an ADA Restroom installation project and City mandated Backflow Prevention Device Installations project for Magnolia Presbyterian Church in Riverside.

Thank you for the opportunity to renew my application to serve.

Thomas H. Safford

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BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) APPL YING FOR:

Planning Commission, Board of Public Utilities, Airport Commission IX Mr.
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Self-Employed Registered Civil Engineer

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Thomas

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Project Manager

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LENGTH OF RESIDENCE •ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER

IN CITY OF RIVERSIDE OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
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WARD: _o _ _ Voter Registration: '/6
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OCT 0 l 2015
City of Riverside
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*HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED ,JU YOU HAVE ADEQUATE
OF A CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE? TIME TO SERVE?
rves IX NO rx YES r NO
*Eligibility requirements per City Charter Article VIII Section 805.

Applications may be screened on the basis of lnfonnation submitted with this fonn.

You are welcome to provide a resume and/or letters of endorsement.

WHY YOU WANT TO SERVE ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION: (474 Charaders Max) As a resident of Riverside I wish assist in shaping its future by serving on any of the Boards or Commissions listed above. Wrth many years as a Registered Civil Engineer in the public worts field and my involvement with the Riverside City and County area projects, I am familiar with the issues that are dealt with by these commissions. Having been directly involved with infrastructure projects that directly affect the community, I bring a unique perspective.

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO AREA(S) OF INTEREST: (474 Characters Max) I have been a project manager, consultant, and engineer for public and private public works projects for more than 40 years. I have had direct experience dealing with the environmental impacts of projects. I have made public presentations of complex issues to both elected officials and concerned residents, and I have previously served on both public and private boards & commissions. I am also a private pilot (currently inactive) and an honorably discharged veteran.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Masters of Science in Management Science, University of Southern California Registered Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering & Surveying, State of California OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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1st Lieutenant, Anny Corps of Engineers, USA & Vietnam; Civil Engineer, Bookman & Edmonston Engineering, Glendale, CA; Regional Manager, Kennedy/Jenks Engineers. Irvine, CA; Principal Engineer, Western Municipal Water District. Riverside, CA; Consulting Registered Civil Engineer in Private Practice, Riverside, CA

PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS : (190 Characters Max) Inland Counties Water Association, Amencan Water Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Southern California Water Utilities Association, etc.

CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE , MEMBERSHIPS , OR PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTS :

Elder & Trustee for Magnolia Presbyterian Church of Riverside, City of Riverside Planning Commission (1992-2000), Officer, Director, or Committee Chair for various professional groups to include So. Calif. Water Association, Inland Counties Water Association, etc.
- AIRPORT COMMISSION * - MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING
- COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION - METROPOLITAN MUSEUM BOARD - COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION * - CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD * - PLANNING COMMISSION *
- HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES * - HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD -TRANSPORTATION BOARD *
- BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES *
*A statement of Economic Interests is required . Any information listed on this application is a matter of public record and will be disclosed upon request.

Under existing California law, a member of a board or commission may not make , participate in making, or attempt to influence a governmental decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision could have a material financial effect on that member , the member' s immediate family , or any of his or her financial intere sts. There is also a special catego ry of conflicts of interest which strictly forbids members and/or their employers from having financial interests in city contracts. Careful consideration should be given to this issue and applicants are encou raged to contact the City Clerk's Office if they have any questions.

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION :

Have you ever been convict ed of a felony or misdemeanor? r Yes IX No CPRC applicants must undergo a limited background check by the Police Department prior to serving on the Commission due to the sensitivity and confidenti ality of the materials you will review that have certain legal restrictions .

The background check consists of the following :

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES:

It is the policy of the City of Riverside to promote the full integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. In order to adequately represent the needs of residents with disabilities. the following criteria applies :
- Members should consist of both persons with and without disabilities . - Members should represent a cross-section of the City's disability groups and include persons with professional experience representing or supporting persons with disabilities .

If applying for membership on the Commission on Disabilities, please complete and return a Supplemental Application.

CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD:

If applying for membership on the Cultural Heritage Board , please complete and return a Supplemental Application.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION:

The Commission shall consist of fifteen members in accordance with the Municipal Code . So far as is reasonably possible, the Commission shall include representation ln the following fields: education , medicine, health and welfare , law, real estate, industry, business, finance, law enforcement, and labor. Further, the diversity of the Commission is important to achieving its stated objective .

Please state your field of endeavor as it applies to the Human Relations Commission:

MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING:

Members must be at least 55 years old and not be a paid representative of an elder service .

Are you age 55 or older? JX Yes r No
Are you a paid representative of an elder service? r Yes IX No

NOTICE REGARDING INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES
Under existing Californi a law, no member of City boards or commission may simultaneously hold two public offices that are incompatible . (California Government Code Section 1099) Offices are incompatible if one of the offices has supervisory, auditory or removal power over the other, if there would be any significant clash of duties or loyalties between the offices, or if public policy considerations make it improper for one person to hold both offices.

Do you currently hold a position as an appointed or elected member of a governmenta l board , commiss ion, committee, or other body? r Yes IX No
lf"Yes" , please state position : None of the Boards or Commission on which I currently serve are incompatiable Please call the City Clerk's Office at 826-5557 or visit RiversideCa .gov/city_clerk for more information .

RETURN TO: City Clerk's 0 , 3900 Main Street, 7th floor, Riverside, CA 92522 DATE: c>? / zo .Jm/S
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE.

How did you learn about the Board and Commission vacancies? IX Newspaper r Utility Bill Insert
IX Other I L-r from City CleJb Office
rwebsite
Are you interested in being contacted by the Registrar
of Voters to volunteer as a poll worker? r Yes IX No

THOMAS H. SAFFORD RECEIVED
cT 0 1 2015

City of Riverside
City C!erk's Office
Riverside City Clerk's Office
Attn: Colleen H. Nicol, MMC
September 30, 2015
Riverside City Hall, 3900 Main Street, rh Floor
Riverside, CA 92522
Subject: Boards & Commissions Application of Thomas H. Safford Ms. Colleen H. Nicol, MMC:

Accompanying this letter is an application for service on the City of Riverside Planning Commission, Board of Public Utilities, or Airport Commission as requested in your email of September 15, 2015. My preference would be for appointment to the Planning Commission but feel uniquely qualified to serve on any of the three named. I am interested in serving on these panels as a way of contributing to the future of Riverside as well as providing a return to a City that has served the Safford family very well for the last thirty years .

Please note that in addition to university degrees in engineering and management, I have worked for many years as a State of California Registered Civil Engineer (P. E.) specializing it the Public Work Field. My recent work experience includes twenty-seven years as a senior staff engineer/project manager for Western Municipal Water District and for the last four years as an independent consultant. I am also a military veteran and a former licensed private pilot. I have worked directly with many of the staff of the City of Riverside to include Mr. Todd Jorgenson, Water Operations Manger and Mr. Ken Gutierrez , former Director of Planning. Both of these individuals can attest to my professional experience and my working relations with the City of Riverside. More recently, I worked with Mr. Paul Hamilton, Senior Plans Examiner of your Community Development Department in my role as an Elder and Project Manager for an ADA Restroom Installation Project and City of Riverside mandated Backflow Prevention Device Installations Project for Magnolia Presbyterian Church in Riverside.

Thank you for the opportunity to renew my application to serve .

Sincerely,

Thomas H. Safford, MSMS, PE

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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Commission on Aging: Submitted
Airport Commission: Submitted
Community Police Review Commission: Submitted
Cultural Heritage Board: Submitted
Commission on Disabilities: Submitted
Human Relations Commission: Submitted
Human Resources Board: Submitted
Board of Library Trustees: Submitted
Museum of Riverside Board: Submitted
Park and Recreation Commission: Submitted
Planning Commission: Submitted
Board of Public Utilities: Submitted
Transportation Board: Submitted
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Robert
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Righter
Riverside
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Robert M. Righter

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Length of residence in City of Riverside
Are you a registered voter of the City of Riverside?
Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude? Yes No
Do you have adequate time to serve?
Yes No
*Eligibility requirements per City Charter Article VIII Section 805.

Applications may be screened on the basis of information submitted with this form.

You are welcome to provide a resume and/or letters of endorsement.

Interests & Experiences
WHY YOU WANT TO SERVE ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION:

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO AREA(S) OF INTEREST:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS, OR PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:

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COMMISSION ON AGING
AIRPORT COMMISSION *
BUDGET ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION *

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD *

COMMISSION OF THE DEAF

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES

BOARD OF ETHICS

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES *

Careful consideration should be given to this issue and applicants are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office if they have any questions.

Do you currently hold a position as an appointed or elected member of a governmental board, commission, committee, or other body?

Yes

No
If “Yes”, please state position:

Question applies to
Cultural Heritage Board
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Cultural Heritage Board.

The issues and challenges facing the Cultural Heritage Board increasingly require specialized expertise; therefore, the following special criteria guide appointments to the Board.

Please fill out supplemental
form
.

Robert M. Righter

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Question applies to
Community Police Review Commission

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION
CPRC applicants must undergo a limited background check by the Police Department prior to serving on the Commission due to the sensitivity and confidentiality of the materials you will review that have certain legal restrictions. The background check consists of completion of a Background Personal Information form, live scan fingerprint process through the FBI and Department of Justice, a local police records check, a records check of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and a DMV records check that includes vehicles registered to the applicant. The DMV records check relates to City liability issues since Commissioners occasionally rive their personal vehicles to public outreach events. The background check takes approximately two weeks to complete.

Question applies to
Community Police Review Commission
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

Yes

No
Question applies to
Community Police Review Commission
Do you have basic computer skills?

Yes

No
Question applies to
Human Relations Commission
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION:

So far as is reasonably possible, the Human Relations Commission shall include representation in the fields of education, medicine, health and welfare, law, real estate, industry, business, finance, law enforcement, and labor. The diversity of the Commission is important to achieving its stated objective.

Question applies to
Human Relations Commission
Please state your field of endeavor as it applies to the Human Relations Commission:

Question applies to
Commission on Aging
COMMISSION ON AGING:

Members must be at least 55 years old and not be a paid representative of an elder service.

Question applies to
Commission on Aging
If you answered no to the above question, what year will you turn 55? Question applies to
Commission on Aging
Are you age 55 or older?

Yes

No
Question applies to
Commission on Aging
Are you a paid representative of an elder service?

Yes

No
Question applies to
Commission on Disabilities
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Commission on Disabilities.

It is the policy of the City of Riverside to promote the full integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political and community life. In order to adequately represent the needs of residents with access and functional needs.

Please fill out supplemental
form
.

Robert M. Righter

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