Title
Approval of Proposed Changes to OMC 5.02, 5.04 and 5.16 which relate to Business Licensing, B&O Tax and Adult Oriented Businesses
Recommended Action
Finance Committee Recommendation:
Approve changes to OMC 5.02, 5.04 and 5.16.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to pass an ordinance adopting proposed changes to OMC 5.02, 5.04 and 5.16 on second reading.
Report
Issue:
From time to time the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) relating to business license and tax needs to be updated to reflect changes necessitated by internal review or external requirements.
Staff Contact:
Bill Sampson, Accounting Manager, Administrative Services - Fiscal Services, 360.753.8473
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
There are clerical changes that staff is recommending to the OMC in regards to Business Licensing and B&O Taxes.
OMC 5.02 (Business Licenses) - Add section to 5.02.050 which allows denial, suspension or revocation of a license for failure to file and pay B&O taxes.
OMC 5.04 (Business and Occupations Tax) - Changed reference to Boxing Commission in OMC 5.04.110 to Department of Licensing which now issues licenses for boxing and wrestling exhibitions and matches.
OMC 5.16 (Adult Oriented Businesses) - Multiple changes. Major changes include 5.16.040 D making it unlawful for a manager to allow anyone to perform who does not have a valid entertainer’s license. Making licenses valid for one year from date of issue rather than having all licenses expire on December 31 (5.16.080 and 5.16.100 ). Removing the penalty for not renewing a license (5.16.100). There are also multiple minor clerical changes proposed throughout 5.16.
Based on an adult-oriented business that operated in Olympia but has since closed down, staff is also recommending some changes to OMC 5.16 which regulates adult-oriented businesses.
The Finance Committee considered this issue at its August 12, 2015 meeting, directed staff to prepare an ordinance and recommended the Council approve the ordinance.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known.
Options:
1. Move to approve an ordinance amending the OMC.
2. Do not approve the ordinance.
Financial Impact:
None identified.