Title
Approval of Appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to Fill Vacancies
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the appointments listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointment of Paula Bloemendaal, with a term ending March 31, 2024; and Annette Pitts, with a term ending March 31, 2025, to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to fill vacancies.
Report
Issue:
Whether to make the recommended appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviewed Paula Bloemendaal and Annette Pitts at its March 10, 2022, special meeting and recommends their appointments to fill vacancies on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Bloemendaal to Position #1, with a term ending March 31, 2025, as a representative of businesses that collect lodging tax; and Pitts to Position #2, with a term ending March 31, 2025, as a representative of entities eligible to receive lodging tax. State law delineates LTAC membership eligibility.
The candidates’ applications and resumes are attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the appointments as recommended.
2. Do not approve the appointments and send the issue back to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee. This would delay the appointment schedule and leave the Committee not operating at full strength.
Financial Impact:
No cost is associated with the action. To reduce barriers to community member participation, the City offers stipends of $25 per meeting attended to Advisory Committee members. Those members who certify as low income are eligible to receive stipends of $50 per meeting attended. Advisory Committee members may waive the stipend upon request.
Attachments:
Paula Bloemendaal Application & Resume
Annette Pitts Application & Resume