Economic Development Advisory Committee

Amended: March 23, 2021

Committee Type

Community Advisory Standing Committee

Created

December 4, 2012

Official Action

Resolution No. 12-219; Resolution No. 15-20 (amended membership composition); Resolution No. 15-128 (amended membership composition); Resolution No. 16-152 (amended regular meeting schedule)

Definition/Purpose

Provide input and recommendations regarding City policies and priorities related to the City’s economic development priorities and strategies.

Committee Composition

Up to 9 Members:
*At least one business represented must be a Certified Green Business.

2 Residents
1 Business Representative (Non-Profit)
4 Business Representatives (Small; <55 employees)
1 Business Representative (Large; >56 employees)
1 Business Representative (Any Size)

Committee Facts

Committee members shall receive no compensation. However, members may receive reimbursement for actual expenses incidental to carrying out the duties of the office, provided that they have first received specific City Council authorization for, and can verify, the expenditure and its purpose. City of Emeryville elected officials may not serve on this Committee. The City of Emeryville does not specifically prohibit concurrent service on more than one committee, provided, however, that the Government Code prohibition against incompatible offices shall apply. If a request were made to serve on more than one committee, a determination would be made as to whether that service would be allowable.

Term(s)

2 Years, Staggered (expiring June 30)

Regular Meeting

Every Two Months
3rd Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November
11:30 AM
Civic Center (1333 Park Avenye, Emeryville)

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson

Mary Lou Thiercof
Alexandria LaRoche

Secretary

Chadrick Smalley, Economic Development & Housing Manager
510-596-4355

City Council Liaison

Council Member Scott Donahue
510-596-4376

Member	Position	Term Ending
Rob Fong	Small Business Representative	June 30, 2022
Jean-Philippe Gorrut	Large Business Representative	June 30, 2022
David Kritzberg	Resident	June 30, 2021
Samantha Miller	Non-Profit Workforce Representative	June 30, 2022
Brandon Pereira	Small Business Representative	June 30, 2021
William Reuter	Resident	June 30, 2022
Taryn Segal	Small Business Representative	June 30, 2021
Mary Lou Thiercof	Small Business Representative	June 30, 2022
VACANT	Business Representative	June 30, 2022

Contact the Committee

edac@emeryville.org

Other Staff

City Manager
Community Development Director