Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee provides input and recommendations regarding City policies and priorities related to the City’s economic development priorities and strategies.
Agendas/Minutes
For meeting materials prior to July 1, 2025, please contact the Committee Secretary below.
| Meeting Date |
Agenda |
Action Minutes |
Audio |
| July 16, 2025 |
Agenda(PDF, 210KB) |
Pending |
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| September 17, 2025 |
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| November 19, 2025 |
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Members
| Member |
Designation |
Term Ending |
| Javier Contreras |
Non-Profit Workforce Representative |
June 30, 2026 |
| Scott Donahue |
Small Business Representative |
June 30, 2026 |
| Rob Fong |
Business Representative |
June 30, 2026 |
| Marchelle Huggins |
Small Business Representative |
June 30, 2027 |
| David Kritzberg |
Small Business Representative |
June 30, 2027 |
| Fran Quittel |
Resident |
June 30, 2026 |
| Michael Reed |
Business Representative |
June 30, 2026 |
| Mary Lou Thiercof |
Small Business Representative |
June 30, 2026 |
| Kyle Weddington |
Resident |
June 30, 2027 |
Information
| Type: |
Community Advisory Standing Committee |
| Membership: |
9 Members:
• 1 Business Representative (any size)
• 1 Business Representative or Large Business Representative (>56 employees)
• 1 Non-Profit Workforce Development Organization Representative
• 2 Residents
• 4 Small Business Representatives (<55 employees)
*At least one business represented must be a Certified Green Business. |
| Terms: |
2 Years, Staggered (expiring June 30) |
| 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. |
| Other Staff: |
City Manager
Community Development Director |
Regular Meeting
Every Two Months
3rd Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November
11:30 AM
Civic Center (1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville)
Committee Secretary
Chadrick Smalley, Community Development Director
510-596-4355
edac@emeryville.org