WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Date: Jan. 18, 2008
Place: Silverdale Community Center 9729 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 337-5350
Time: 9 a.m. Flag Salute: Julie Dagdagan, Park Ranger 2, Illahee State Park Call of the Roll Introduction of Staff Recognition of State and Local Officials Recognition of Local Volunteers Service Pins
A. Agenda Approval
B. Minutes of Previous Meeting
C. Public Comments – New and ongoing issues not on the agenda
D. Area and Region Reports Area report: M’Lee Barlow, Park Ranger 2, Fort Ward State Park Region report: Don Hoch, Puget Sound Region Manager, Daniel Farber, Parks Development Manger, Puget Sound E. Business
Agenda Items
Requested Action — Expedited
E-1: 2008 Director’s Performance Agreement with the Commission This item asks the Commission to approve the Director’s Performance Agreement with the Commission for calendar year 2008. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Public Service.” Authors: Fred Romero, Government Relations, Policy and Performance Measurements (360) 902-8504 [email protected] Valeria Evans, Administrative Assistant 5 (360) 902-8597 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Tabled
E-2: Klickitat Trail-Klickitat County PUD Perpetual Easement This item requests the Commission to grant Klickitat County PUD legal access across the Klickitat rail trail for ingress/egress for the purpose of maintaining a wastewater treatment plant. This request complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Financial Strategy.”
Authors: Steve Hahn, Lands Program Manager (360) 902-8683 [email protected] Tye Toebbe, Project Coordinator, Lands Program (360)902-8658 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Klickitat Trail
Action Taken: Approved as requested.
E-3: Ocean City State Park – Grays Harbor County Perpetual Easement
This agenda item requests that the Commission grant Grays Harbor County a perpetual easement to install new water mains through State Parks property to enable the County to improve water service to Ocean City State Park and provide water service to the City of Ocean Shores and the Quinault Beach Resort. This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment – Facilities and Financial Stategy."
Authors: Steve Hahn, Lands Program Manager (360) 902-8683 [email protected] Lynn Harmon, Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (360) 902-8656 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Ocean City State Park
Action Taken: Approved as requested.
E-4: Winter Recreation Advisory Committee Appointments
This agenda item requests that the Commission fill two vacancies on the State Parks Winter Recreation (non-motorized) Advisory Committee and one vacancy on the State Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee. This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment – Partnership."
Author: James Horan, Special Assistant to Assistant Director (360) 586-6600 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Approved as requested.
E-5: Adopt a Policy for Selection of and Travel to Commission Meetings and Other Commission Business
This item asks the Commission to adopt a policy for selection criteria of and travel to Commission meetings and other Commission business. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Financial Strategy” and “Public Service.”
Author: Ilene Frisch, Budget Director (360) 902-8521 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Approved as requested.
Requested Action – Presentation
E-6: Hoko River State Park Classification and Management Plan (CAMP) This item requests the Commission to adopt a land classification and long-term boundary for Hoko River State Park. This request complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship .”
Authors: Derek Gustafson, Northwest Region Parks Planner (360) 755-5262 [email protected] Peter Herzog, Park Planner (360) 902-8562 (360) 902-8562
Park(s) Affected: Hoko River State Park
Action Taken: Approved with amendments.
E-7: Lower Hood Canal Area Classification and Management Plan (CAMP) This item requests the Commission to adopt long-term boundaries and land classifications for Twanoh, Belfair and Potlatch state parks, as well as the Lilliwaup Tidelands and Lake Isabella properties. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment – Your Legacy."
Author: Lisa Lantz, Southwest Region Stewardship Manager (360) 956-4803 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Twanoh, Belfair and Potlatch state parks, Lilliwaup Tidelands and Lake Isabella properties
Action Taken: Approved as requested.
E-8: Fort Flagler State Park Area Classification and Management Planning (CAMP) This item requests the Commission to adopt land classifications and long-term boundaries for Fort Flagler and Anderson Lake state parks, including the Mystery Bay and Kinney Point. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment – Stewardship."
Author: Ted Smith, Stewardship Program Manager (360) 902-8635 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Fort Flagler and Anderson Lake state parks, Mystery Bay and Kinney Point
Action Taken: Approved as requested.
E-9: Seminary Building Management Plan – Saint Edward State Park This item requests the Commission to approve Management Plan language for Saint Edward State Park pertaining to the Seminary Building. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment – Stewardship."
Author: Bill Koss, Planning and Research Manager (360) 902-8629 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Saint Edward State Park
Action Taken: Approved with amendments.
E-9a: Proposed New Chapter 352-00 WAC No Child Left Inside This item requests the Commission to adopt proposed new Chapter 352-00 WAC No Child Left Inside.
Author: Frank Galloway, Program Manager (360) 586-6602 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Approved with amendments.
E-9b: WAC Revisions – Tree, Plant and Fungi Cutting and Removal Criteria (WAC 352-28) This item requests the Commission approve proposed changes to Chapter 352-28 WAC – Tree, Plant and Fungi Cutting, Removal and/or Disposal – to define and establish limits and procedures for the utilization and management of agency natural resources, including trees, non-tree vegetation, and fungi, and to establish administrative rules for the collection of fauna from State Parks through the research permit process. This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment—Stewardship.”
Authors: Robert Fimbel, Chief of Resource Stewardship (360) 902-8592 [email protected] Ted Smith, Stewardship program Manager (360) 902-8639 [email protected] Peter Carris, Forestry-Natural Resources Manager (360) 902-8593 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Entire park system Action Taken: Approved as requested.
Reports — no action requested
E-10: 2005-2007 Capital Development Program Accomplishments This item reports to the Commission the major accomplishments of the Capital Development Program for the 2005-2007 biennium. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Your Legacy.”
Author: Mike Allen, Capital Development Manager (360) 902-0936 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-11: Capital Development Program Update (2007-2009 Biennium) This item reports to the Commission on the Capital Development Program’s results and progress for the 2007-2009 biennium. Included in this report is the status of the Puget Sound Initiative and Puget Sound Region projects. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Your Legacy.”
Author: Mike Allen, Capital Development Manager (360) 902-0936 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-12: Status of Lifeguard Pilot Program
This item reports to the Commission about the development of the pilot lifeguard program. This report complies with Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment — Public Service and Enjoyment, Health and Learning.”
Authors: Don Hoch, Puget Sound Region Manager (253) 931-3907 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Lake Sammamish State Park
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-13: 2007 Employee Survey and Baldrige Assessment Results This item reports to the Commission on the results of the agency’s 2006 and 2007 employee satisfaction surveys, and the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Balrige Assessment in preparation for development of the Commission’s 2008 Agreement with the Director. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment – Public Service.”
Authors: Valeria Evans, Administrative Assistant 5 (360) 902-8597 [email protected] Fred Romero, Government Relations, Policy and Performance Measurements (360) 902-8504 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
F. Staff Reports - Deputy Director, Centennial, Financial, Legislative and Director G. Commissioners’ Reports and General Discussion H. Next Meeting: March 6, 2008, Long Beach, WA I. Executive Session J. Meeting adjourned
Special Commission meeting: Jan. 17 The Commission will have a work session from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Oxford Suites – Silverdale, 9550 NW Silverdale Way in Silverdale.
Topics include: 2009-2011 operating budget direction; Centennial 2013 Plan; Commission travel/meeting policy; WWRP, State Parks category and project selection criteria; risk management policy; tri-state State Parks Conference agenda, human resource management report; Fort Worden lighthouse; and DAHP letter regarding Cama Beach.