HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 March Meeting Minutes-DraftLodging Tax Advisory Committee
March 20, 2024
Draft Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:03 AM by Patricia Byers.
Roll Call
Members Present: Patricia Byers, John Cooper, Charlie Robin, Connie Upton, Kathy Kramer, Sarah Davila, Luis Gutierrez, Manuel Olivas, and Lisa Vallejo
City Staff Present: Andrea Rocha, and Jennifer Tippett
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Motion: Charlie moved to accept, and Luis seconded to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
Staff Report
New member Manuel Olivas was introduced. Jennifer Tippett informed the committee that the lodging tax revenue for the first eight months of the year is 7% higher than the same period
in the previous year. To date, it is 18% over the 2024 accumulative budget.
Members discussed the fact that we are in an odd year which historically generates less tourism than even years. This in combination with the tariffs leaves everyone concerned about
2025 revenue.
Patricia Byers reminded everyone that The FIFA World Cup will be in Seattle this June.
Kathy is excited for some announcements to be revealed at the Sun Dome’s Business After Hours on 6.12.
Continued Business
New Business
Public Comment
Rich Austin informed members that a small softball tournament and dance competition was being hosted at Sozo.
Motion: Charlie motioned to adjourn, and Connie seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 9:34.