HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-155 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Changes RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -155
A RESOLUTION providing for both repeal of prior Resolution No R- 2008 -158 relating to
establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and further providing for
establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the City of Yakima,
establishing procedures for appointment of the members of the Advisory
Committee and for meetings of the Advisory Committee, and specifying
the duties of the Advisory Committee.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67 28.1817, a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is
required to review and comment on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, any proposed
increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an exemption from a lodging tax, or any
change in the use of revenue received from the lodging tax, as set forth in Chapter 67.28 RCW
( "the chapter "), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67 28 1817, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee must
include one member who is an elected official of the municipality who shall serve as chair of the
committee, and the remaining members must comprise representatives of businesses required
to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW, and persons involved in activities authorized to be
funded by revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67 28.1817, the number of members who are
representatives of businesses required to collect tax shall equal the number of members who
are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under the chapter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase the number of members on the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee from seven to nine members; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No R- 2008 -158 was adopted on November 18, 2008, seven
years ago, and it is in the best interests of the City that the Resolution establishing the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee and establishing its membership, procedures, and duties be updated
by repeal of Resolution No. R- 2008 -158 and the adoption of a more comprehensive Resolution,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Repeal of Resolution No. R- 2008 -158
Resolution No. R- 2008 -158, enacted on November 18, 2008, by the City Council of the
City of Yakima, and each and every section thereof, is hereby repealed
Section 2.
Simultaneous with the repeal of Resolution No. R- 2008 -158 as effected by Section 1 of
this resolution, the following is hereby enacted
Section 3. Purpose
The purpose and intent of this resolution is to establish a Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee to review and comment on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, any proposed
increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an exemption from a lodging tax, or any
change in the use of revenue received from the lodging tax, all as set forth in Chapter 67 28
RCW as it currently exists or may hereafter be amended.
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Section 4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Created
There is created within the City of Yakima a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (the
"Advisory Committee "). The Advisory Committee will be composed of nine members appointed
by the City Council The Advisory Committee membership shall include (a) one member shall
be the Mayor of the City of Yakima or his or her designated City Council member who is an
elected official of the City and who shall serve as chair on the Advisory Committee, (b) four
members who are representatives of businesses required to collect lodging tax under Chapter
67 28 RCW,and (c) four members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be
funded by lodging tax revenue received under Chapter 67 28 RCW Persons who are eligible
for appointment under (b) of this section are not eligible for appointment under (c) of this
section Persons who are eligible for appointment under (c) of this section are not eligible for
appointment under (b) of this section. Upon appointment, the term for the members of the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall be for two years In order to assure continuity of the
Advisory Committee after the initial appointments, the membership shall be appointed to
staggered two -year terms
The current members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that were appointed
under Resolution No R- 2008 -158 are hereby reappointed and shall serve the remaining
balance of their prior terms When appointed, the eighth and ninth members of the Advisory
Committee shall serve a two -year term, which initial term expires December 30, 2017
The members of the Advisory Committee shall be selected without regard to political
affiliation and shall serve without compensation. Selection of members shall follow the
requirements for members as specified in RCW 67.28.1817
Section 5. Removal- Vacancies
The City Council, by majority vote, may remove a member upon such grounds as may
be deemed appropriate by the City Council. The City Council, by majority vote, may remove
any appointed member of the Advisory Committee and declare the position vacant. Unexcused
absences from any two (2) consecutive meetings shall be grounds for removal Vacancies shall
be filled in the manner used by the City Council for regular appointments to the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee
Section 6. Meetings, Officers, Records, and Quorum
A. The City Council member shall serve as the Advisory Committee's chairperson. The
vice chairperson and all other officers shall be filled as the Advisory Committee determines it
requires. The Advisory Committee shall meet initially for the purpose of establishing its
operating procedures. It will then meet as determined by the Advisory Committee A record
shall be kept of the Advisory Committee's meetings, findings and determinations, which records
shall be open to public inspection.
B. Seven members of the Advisory Committee, consisting of the one member from the
City Council, three representatives from a business required to collect lodging tax, and three
representatives involved in activities eligible for funding by lodging tax revenue, shall constitute
a quorum for purposes of voting. A member not present at the time of a meeting shall not
participate in a decision
Section 7. Duties of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee shall perform the following duties:
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A. The Advisory Committee shall serve as an Advisory Committee for the City Council
as it relates to lodging tax funds.
B. The Advisory Committee shall review and comment on any proposed imposition of a
lodging tax, any proposed increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an
exemption from a lodging tax, or any change in the use of revenue received from the lodging
tax.
C. When the City Council proposes (a) the imposition of a tax under Chapter 67 28
RCW, (b) an increase in the rate of tax imposed under Chapter 67 28 RCW, (c) the repeal of an
exemption from a tax imposed under Chapter 67 28 RCW, or (d) a change in the use of
revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW, such proposal shall be submitted to the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment at least 45 days before final action on or
passage of the proposal by the City Council. For a proposed change in the use of revenue
received under Chapter 67 28 RCW, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to submit the
proposed change in use to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment,
Provided, however, such submission must be made to the Advisory Committee at least 45 days
before final action on or passage of the proposal by the City Council. The Advisory Committee
shall submit comments on the proposal in a timely manner through generally applicable public
comment procedures The comments shall include an analysis of the extent to which the
proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which
the proposal will affect the long -term stability of the fund created under RCW 67 28.1815 used
for paying the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism - related facilities, or operation of
tourism - related facilities. Failure of the Advisory Committee to submit comments before final
action on or passage of the proposal shall not prevent the City Council from acting on the
proposal. Pursuant to RCW 67 28 1817(2), the City Council is not required to submit an
amended proposal to the Advisory Committee under this section
D All meetings shall be open to the public following publication of a notice for such
meeting in the legal newspaper for the City of Yakima
E. All meetings shall be recorded and the recordings shall be maintained in the files of
the City Clerk's office
Section 8. Staff Assistance
The Department of Finance and /or the City Economic Development Manager shall
provide staff assistance to the Advisory Committee and shall serve to facilitate communications
by the Advisory Committee to the City Council
Section 9. Resolution Effective Immediately
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of December, 2015.
Micah Cawley! Mayor
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 19.
For Meeting of: December 1, 2015
ITEM TITLE: Resolution providing for both repeal of prior Resolution No. R -2008-
158 relating to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and further
providing for establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with
nine members; and Consideration of Motion to reappoint the current
members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Cutter, Interim City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Council asked for information on increasing the number of members on the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee. A memo on the procedure is attached. If the Council decides to increase the number of
members, an attached draft Resolution repeals prior Resolution R- 2008 -158 that was adopted on November
18, 2008, and provides guidelines for the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which is established
pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. The attached draft Resolution increases the number of members of the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee from seven to nine members. The statute requires that one member of the
Advisory Committee shall be an elected official of the City who shall serve as chair. The other members
must include an equal number of members who are representatives of businesses required to collect the
lodging tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW and an equal number of members who are persons involved in
activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under the Chapter. If the new Resolution is adopted, a
Motion to reappoint the current seven members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be
appropriate pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817(1). The names of the current seven members of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee are enclosed. The other two members would be appointed at a future Council meeting.
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify):
Contract: Contract Term:
Start Date: End Date:
Item Budgeted: No Amount:
Funding Source/Fiscal Impact:
Strategic Priority: Economic Development
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
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SUBMITTAL:
„ ° City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a City Council decision. The Council requested the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee issue be
brought back for further discussion on whether the number of members should be increased. If a Resolution
increasing the number of members from seven to nine were to be requested by Council, the City Council
would:
(1) Adopt the Resolution; and
(2) Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817(1), pass a Motion to reappoint the seven current members of the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee.
ATTACHMENTS:
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200 South Third Street, Yaldna, Washington 98901 (509)575 -6030 Fax (509)575-6160
MEMORANDUM
November 23, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Helen A. Harvey, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUBJ: Membership Requirements for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
This memo responds to the inquiry from the Council about membership
requirements for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which serves as an advisory
committee for the City Council on lodging tax funds.
Issue: What are the requirements and procedure for membership on the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee?
City of Yakima Resolution No. R -2008 -158, adopted by the City Council on
November 18, 2008, created the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which is "composed
of seven members appointed by the City Council... Selection of members shall follow
the requirements for members as specified in RCW 67.28.1817." The current Resolution
does not provide authorization for having more than seven members serve on the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
If desired by the City Council, a new Resolution could be presented that creates a
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with more than seven members. An advisory
committee with more than seven members would be consistent with the membership
requirements of RCW 67.28.1817, which refers to "at least two members" in two of the
categories on the advisory committee with no cap on the total number of members. RCW
67.28.1817(1) requires that a lodging tax advisory committee "shall consist of at least five
members . . ."
If there were to be an increase in the number of members on the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee, there would need to be an increase to at least nine members,
because it is a statutory requirement that in addition to one member who is an elected
official of the city and is the committee chair, there must be an equal number of members
in two categories. RCW 67.28.1817 requires: "The number of members who are
Memo to City Council re Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
November 23, 2015
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representatives of businesses required to collect tax under this chapter shall equal the
number of members who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue
received under this chapter."
The lodging tax advisory committee is appointed by the City Council.
RCW 67.28.1817(1). "Organizations representing businesses required to collect tax under
this chapter, organizations involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue
received under this chapter, and local agencies involved in tourism promotion may
submit recommendations for membership on the committee." RCW 67.28.1817(1).
Attached is a copy of current Resolution No. R -2008 -158, the state statute on
lodging tax advisory committee membership requirements (RCW 67.28.1817), and, if the
Council desires to increase the membership, a draft Resolution.
cc: Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
Jeff Cutter, City Attorney
Cindy Epperson, Finance Director
Attachments:
1. City of Yakima Resolution No. R- 2008 -158 on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
adopted November 18, 2008
2. RCW 67.28.1817 on "Lodging tax advisory committee"
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RESOLUTION NO. R -2008 -158 •
A RESOLUTION providing for both repeal of prior Resolution No. R -97 -84 relating to
establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and further providing for
establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the City of Yakima,
establishing procedures for appointment of the members of the Advisory
Committee and for meetings of the Advisory Committee, and specifying
the duties of the Advisory Committee.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is
required to review and comment on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, any proposed
increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an exemption from a lodging tax, or
any change in the use of revenue received from the lodging tax, as set forth in Chapter 67.28
RCW ( "the chapter"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee must
include one member who is an elected official of the municipality who shall serve as chair of
the committee; and the remaining members must comprise representatives of businesses
required to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW, and persons involved in activities authorized
to be funded by revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, the number of members who are
representatives of businesses required to collect tax shall equal the number of members who
are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under the chapter;
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 97 -84 was adopted on June 10, 1997•, over eleven years
ago, and it is in the best interests of the City that the Resolution establishing the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee and establishing its membership, procedures, and duties be updated by
repeal of Resolution No. 97 -84 and the adoption of a more comprehensive Resolution; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Repeal of Resolution No. R -97 -84
Resolution No. R- 97 -84, enacted on June 10, 1997, by the City Council of the City of
Yakima, and each and every section thereof, is hereby repealed.
Section 2.
Simultaneous with the repeal of Resolution No. R -97 -84 as effected by Section 1 of this
resolution, the following is hereby enacted:
Section 3. Purpose
The purpose and intent of this resolution is to establish a Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee to review and comment on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, any proposed
increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an exemption from a lodging tax, or
any change in the use of revenue received from the lodging tax, all as set forth in Chapter
67.28 RCW as it currently exists or may hereafter be amended.
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Section 4. Lodging_Tax Advisory Committee Created
There is created within the City of Yakima a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (the
"Advisory Committee "). The Advisory Committee will be composed of seven members
appointed by the City Council. The Advisory Committee membership shall include: (a) one
member shall be the Mayor of the City of Yakima or his or her designated City Council member
who is an elected official of the City and who shall serve as chair on the Advisory Committee;
(b) three members who are representatives of businesses required to collect lodging tax under
Chapter 67.28 RCW, of whom one such member shall be appointed initially to a one -year term
and two members shall be appointed to a two -year term; and (c) three members who are
persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue received under .
Chapter 67.28 RCW, of whom one such member shall be appointed initially to a one -year term
and two members shall be appointed to a two -year term. Persons who are eligible for
appointment under (b) of this section are not eligible for appointment under (c) of this section.
Persons who are eligible for appointment under (c) of this section are not eligible for
appointment under (b) of this section. in order to,assure continuity of the Advisory Committee
after the initial appointments, the membership shall be appointed to staggered two-year terms.
The members of the Advisory Committee shall be selected without regard to political
affiliation and shall serve without compensation. Selection of members shall follow the
requirements for members as specified in RCW 67.28.1817_
Section 5. Removal - Vacancies
The City Council, by majority vote, may remove a member upon such grounds as may
be deemed appropriate by the City Council. The City Council, by majority vote, may remove
any appointed member of the Advisory Committee and declare the position vacant.
Unexcused absences from any two (2) consecutive meetings shall be grounds from removal.
Vacancies shall be filled in the manner used by the City Council for regular appointments to
the Advisory Committee.
Section 6. Meetings, Officers, Records, and Quorum
A. The City Council member shall serve as the Advisory Committee's chairperson. The
vice chairperson and all other officers shall be filled as the Advisory Committee determines it
requires. The Advisory Committee shall meet initially for the purpose of establishing its
operating procedures_ It will then meet as determined by the Advisory Committee. A record
shall be kept of the Advisory Committee's meetings, findings and determinations, which
records shall be open to public inspection.
B. Five members of the Advisory Committee, consisting of the one member from the
City Council, two representatives from a business required to collect lodging tax, and two
representatives involved in activities eligible for funding by lodging tax revenue, shall constitute
a quorum for purposes of voting. A member not present at the time of a meeting shall not
participate in a decision.
Section 7_ Duties of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee shall perform the following duties:
A. The Advisory Committee shall serve as an Advisory Committee for the City Council
as it relates to lodging tax funds.
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B. The Advisory Committee shall review and comment on any proposed imposition of a
lodging tax, any proposed increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an
exemption from a lodging tax, or any change in the use of revenue received from the lodging
tax.
C. When the City Council proposes (a) the imposition of a tax under Chapter 67.28
RCW, (b) an increase in the rate of tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, (c) the repeal of
an exemption from a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, or (d) a change in the use of
revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW, such proposal shall be submitted to the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment at least 45 days before final action on or
passage of the proposal by the City Council For a proposed change in the use of revenue
received under Chapter 67.28 RCW, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to submit
the proposed change in use to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment;
Provided, however, such submission must be made to the Advisory Committee at least 45
days before final action on or passage of the proposal by the City Council. The Advisory
Committee shall submit comments on the proposal in a timely 'manner through generally
applicable public comment procedures. The comments shall include an analysis of the extent
to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the
extent to which the proposal will affect the long-term stability of the fund created under RCW
67.28.1815 used for paying the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism - related
facilities, or operation of tourism - related facilities. Failure of the Advisory Committee to submit
comments before final action on or passage of the proposal shall not prevent the City Council
from acting on the proposal. Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817(2), the City Council is not required
to submit an amended proposal to the Advisory Committee under this section.
D. All meetings shall be open to the public following publication of a notice for such
meeting in the legal newspaper for the City of Yakima.
E. All meetings shall be recorded and the recordings shall be maintained in the files of
the City Clerk's office.
Section 8. Staff Assistance
The Department of Community and Economic Development and/or the Department of .
Finance shall provide staff assistance to the Advisory Committee and shall serve to facilitate
communications by the Advisory Committee to the City Council.
Section 9. Resolution Effective Immediately
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18 u - of Novembe , 2008.
David Edler, Mayor
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City Clerk
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West's Revised Code of Washington Annotated
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pter 67.28. Public Stadium, Convention, Arts, and Tourism Facilities (Refs & Annos)
West's RCWA 67.28.1817
67.28.1817. Lodging tax advisory committee in large municipalities—
Submission of proposal for imposition of or change in tax or use—Comments
Currentness
(1) Before proposing imposition of a new tax under this chapter, an increase in the rate of a tax imposed under this chapter,
repeal of an exemption from a tax imposed under this chapter, or a change in the use of revenue received under this chapter,
a municipality with a population of five thousand or more shall establish a lodging tax advisory committee under this section.
A lodging tax advisory committee shall consist of at least five members, appointed by the legislative body of the municipality,
unless the municipality has a charter providing for a different appointment authority. The committee membership shall include:
(a) At least two members who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under this chapter; and (b) at least two
members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under this chapter. Persons who are
eligible for appointment under (a) of this subsection are not eligible for appointment under (b) of this subsection. Persons who are
eligible for appointment under (b) of this subsection are not eligible for appointment under (a) of this subsection. Organizations
representing businesses required to collect tax under this chapter, organizations involved in activities authorized to be fimded
by revenue received under this chapter, and local agencies involved in tourism promotion may submit recommendations for
membership on the committee. The number of members who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under
this chapter shall equal the number of members who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received
under this chapter. One member shall be an elected official of the municipality who shall serve as chair of the committee. An
advisory committee for a county may include one nonvoting member who is an elected official of a city or town in the county.
Ao advisory committee for x city wr town may include one nonvoting member who isma elected offixiu|of the county iuwhich
the city or town is located. The appointing authority shall review the membership of the advisory committee annually and make
changes as appropriate.
(2) Any municipality that proposes imposition of a tax under this chapter, an increase in the rate of a tax imposed under this
chapter, repeal of an exemption from a tax imposed under this chapter, or a change in the use of revenue received under this
chapter shall submit the proposal to the lodging tax advisory committee for review and comment. The submission shall occur at
least forty-five days before final action on or passage of the proposal by the municipality. The advisory committee shall submit
comments on the proposal in a timely manner through generally applicable public comment procedures. The comments shall
include an analysis of ofthc extent to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent
to which the proposal will affect the long-term stability of the fund created under RCTV&7.28.1815. Failure of the advisory
committee to submit comments before final action on or passage of the proposal shall not prevent the municipality from acting
on the proposal. A municipality is not required to submit an amended proposal to an advisory committee under this section.
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West's RCWA 67.28.1817, WA ST 67.28.1817
Current with all laws from the 2Vl5 Regular Session and 2Ol5Kot,2od and 3rd Special Ses ionn
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -1- 582015 -
A RESOLUTION providing for both repeal of prior Resolution No. R 97 81R- 2008 -158
relating to establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and further
providing for establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the City
of Yakima, establishing procedures for appointment of the members of
the Advisory Committee and for meetings of the Advisory Committee, and
specifying the duties of the Advisory Committee.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is
required to review and comment on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, any proposed
increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an exemption from a lodging tax, or any
change in the use of revenue received from the lodging tax, as set forth in Chapter 67.28 RCW
( "the chapter "); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee must
include one member who is an elected official of the municipality who shall serve as chair of the
committee; and the remaining members must comprise representatives of businesses required
to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW, and persons involved in activities authorized to be
funded by revenue received under Chapter 67.28 ROW; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, the number of members who are
representatives of businesses required to collect tax shall equal the number of members who
are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under the chapter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase the number of members on the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee from seven to nine members; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 97 81R- 2008 -158 was adopted on June 10, 1997November
18, 2008, ov lever; - seven years ago, and it is in the best interests of the City that the
Resolution establishing the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and establishing its membership,
procedures, and duties be updated by repeal of Resolution No. 97 81R- 2008 -158 and the
adoption of a more comprehensive Resolution; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Repeal of Resolution No. R 97 84R- 2008 -158
Resolution No. R 97 84R- 2008 -158, enacted on .1-4Fie 10, 1997November 18, 2008, by
the City Council of the City of Yakima, and each and every section thereof, is hereby repealed.
Section 2.
Simultaneous with the repeal of Resolution No. R 97 81R- 2008 -158 as effected by
Section 1 of this resolution, the following is hereby enacted:
Section 3. Purpose
The purpose and intent of this resolution is to establish a Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee to review and comment on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, any proposed
increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an exemption from a lodging tax, or any
change in the use of revenue received from the lodging tax, all as set forth in Chapter 67.28
RCW as it currently exists or may hereafter be amended.
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Section 4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Created
There is created within the City of Yakima a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (the
"Advisory Committee "). The Advisory Committee will be composed of seven -nine members
appointed by the City Council. The Advisory Committee membership shall include: (a) one
member shall be the Mayor of the City of Yakima or his or her designated City Council member
who is an elected official of the City and who shall serve as chair on the Advisory Committee;
(b) three -four members who are representatives of businesses required to collect lodging tax
under Chapter 67.28 RCW; . - •• - - . _ .. - • . _ _ - _ _ e = - - _ - _ _ .: • - _
term and two - members shall - -be- appointed -te a tw ^year term; and (c) three four members who
are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue received under
Chapter 67.28 RCW. of-whom one such membe - shall -be- appointed -- initially- to -a -onc ear -terra
and - two-- mer-nbers shall-- be --a-pp ' o- year-term -- Persons who are eligible for
appointment under (b) of this section are not eligible for appointment under (c) of this section.
Persons who are eligible for appointment under (c) of this section are not eligible for
appointment under (b) of this section. Upon appointment, the term for the members of the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall be for two years. In order to assure continuity of the
Advisory Committee after the initial appointments, the membership shall be appointed to
staggered two -year terms.
The current members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that were appointed
under Resolution No. R- 2008 -158 are hereby reappointed and shall serve the remaining
balance of their prior terms. When appointed, the eighth and ninth members of the Advisory
Committee shall serve a two -year term, which initial term expires December 30, 2017.
The members of the Advisory Committee shall be selected without regard to political
affiliation and shall serve without compensation. Selection of members shall follow the
requirements for members as specified in RCW 67.28.1817.
Section 5. Removal- Vacancies
The City Council, by majority vote, may remove a member upon such grounds as may
be deemed appropriate by the City Council. The City Council, by majority vote, may remove
any appointed member of the Advisory Committee and declare the position vacant. Unexcused
absences from any two (2) consecutive meetings shall be grounds r+ -,r i >i removal. Vacancies
shall be filled in the manner used by the City Council for regular appointments to the I u lc iii i(
I Advisory Committee.
Section 6. Meetings, Officers, Records, and Quorum
A. The City Council member shall serve as the Advisory Committee's chairperson. The
vice chairperson and all other officers shall be filled as the Advisory Committee determines it
requires. The Advisory Committee shall meet initially for the purpose of establishing its
operating procedures. It will then meet as determined by the Advisory Committee. A record
shall be kept of the Advisory Committee's meetings, findings and determinations, which records
shall be open to public inspection.
B. l=ive -Seven members of the Advisory Committee, consisting of the one member from
the City Council, twwe- three representatives from a business required to collect lodging tax, and
two- -three representatives involved in activities eligible for funding by lodging tax revenue, shall
constitute a quorum for purposes of voting. A member not present at the time of a meeting
shall not participate in a decision.
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Section 7. Duties of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee shall perform the following duties:
A. The Advisory Committee shall serve as an Advisory Committee for the City Council
as it relates to lodging tax funds.
B. The Advisory Committee shall review and comment on any proposed imposition of a
lodging tax, any proposed increase in the lodging tax rate, any proposed repeal of an
exemption from a lodging tax, or any change in the use of revenue received from the lodging
tax.
C. When the City Council proposes (a) the imposition of a tax under Chapter 67.28
RCW, (b) an increase in the rate of tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, (c) the repeal of an
exemption from a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW, or (d) a change in the use of
revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW, such proposal shall be submitted to the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment at least 45 days before final action on or
passage of the proposal by the City Council. For a proposed change in the use of revenue
received under Chapter 67.28 RCW, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to submit the
proposed change in use to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment;
Provided, however, such submission must be made to the Advisory Committee at least 45 days
before final action on or passage of the proposal by the City Council. The Advisory Committee
shall submit comments on the proposal in a timely manner through generally applicable public
comment procedures. The comments shall include an analysis of the extent to which the
proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which
the proposal will affect the long -term stability of the fund created under ROW 67.28.1815 used
for paying the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism - related facilities, or operation of
tourism - related facilities. Failure of the Advisory Committee to submit comments before final
action on or passage of the proposal shall not prevent the City Council from acting on the
proposal. Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817(2), the City Council is not required to submit an
amended proposal to the Advisory Committee under this section.
D. All meetings shall be open to the public following publication of a notice for such
meeting in the legal newspaper for the City of Yakima.
E. All meetings shall be recorded and the recordings shall be maintained in the files of
the City Clerk's office.
Section 8. Staff Assistance
The Department of Co ity —and Eco omit- Deve4e-pment- and /or the Department of
Finance and/or the City Economic Development Manager shall provide staff assistance to the
Advisory Committee and shall serve to facilitate communications by the Advisory Committee to
the City Council.
Section 9. Resolution Effective Immediately
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of -ber— 2008December,
2015.
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Did- €4IefMicah Cawley, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
November 23, 2015
Statutory ReQuirements for Member Organization Term
Membership pursuant to RCW Expires
67.28.1817(1)
"Elected official of the Kathy Coffey Yakima City Council 12/30/16
municipality who shall serve as Member, Chair of the
chair of the committee" Advisory Committee
"Members who are representative Sara Allen General Manager, 12/30/15
of businesses required to collect Ledgestone Hotel
tax" under Chapter 67.28 RCW
Colette Keeton General Manager, 12/30/16
Howard Johnson Hotel
Lisa Vallejo General Manager, 12/30/16
Hilton Garden Inn
"Members who are persons John Cooper President and CEO, 12/30/15
involved in activities authorized to Yakima Valley Visitors &
be funded by revenue received" Convention Bureau
under Chapter 67.28 RCW
Angie Girard Board Member, Public 12/30/16
Facilities District, Yakima
Convention Center
Mike Latimer Past President and Board 12/30/16
Member,
Capitol Theatre