REVISED 4/8/21 Proposed Agenda Recreation and Conservation Funding Board April 27, 2021 Online Meeting ATTENTION: Protecting the public, our partners, and our staff are of the utmost importance. Due to health concerns with the novel coronavirus this meeting will be held online. The public is encouraged to participate online and will be given opportunities to comment, as noted below. If you wish to participate online, please click the link below to register and follow the instructions in advance of the meeting. Technical support for the meeting will be provided by RCO’s board liaison who can be reached at [email protected]. Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JqkQAGCrRSOwbHLmg3a6oA Phone Option: (669)900-6833 - Webinar ID: 967 5491 2108 Location: RCO will also have a public meeting location for members of the public to listen via phone as required by the Open Public Meeting Act, unless this requirement is waived by gubernatorial executive order. In order to enter the building, the public must not exhibit symptoms of the COVID-19 and will be required to comply with current state law around personal protective equipment. RCO staff will meet the public in front of the main entrance to the natural resources building and escort them in. *Additionally, RCO will record this meeting and would be happy to assist you after the meeting to gain access to the information. Order of Presentation: In general, each agenda item will include a short staff presentation and followed by board discussion. The board only makes decisions following the public comment portion of the agenda decision item. Public Comment: General public comment is encouraged to be submitted in advance to the meeting in written form. Public comment on agenda items is also permitted. If you wish to comment, you may e-mail your request or written comments to [email protected]. Special Accommodations: People with disabilities needing an accommodation to participate in RCO public meetings are invited to contact Leslie Frank by phone (360) 902-0220 or e-mail [email protected]; accommodation requests should be received April 13, 2021 to ensure availability. RCFB April 2021 Page 1 Agenda TUESDAY, April 27 OPENING AND MANAGEMENT REPORTS 9:00 a.m. Call to Order Chair Willhite • Roll Call and Determination of Quorum • Review and Approval of Agenda – April 27-28, 2021 (Decision) • Introduce New RCO Director • Recognition Resolutions: − Member Joe Stohr - Resolution 2021-15 − Member Brock Milliern - Resolution 2021-16 − RCO’s Scott Chapman - Resolution 2021-17 • Introduction of New Members Amy Windrope and Angus Brodie • Remarks of the Chair 9:20 a.m. 1. Consent Agenda (Decision) Chair Willhite A. Board Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2021 B. Time Extension Requests C. Decision to hold the remainder of all 2021 Board Meetings Virtually • Cancelling Tour Resolution 2021-05 9:25 a.m. 2. General Board Discussion Chair Willhite • Reflection on director selection process • Onboarding New Director • Preparing for June Retreat − Decision on which day − Facilitator? − Guest Speaker and Topic − Topics 9:50 a.m. 3. Director’s Report A. Director’s Report Director Cottingham B. Legislative, Budget, and Policy Update Wendy Brown C. Grant Management Report Marguerite Austin D. Grant Services Report Kyle Guzlas E. Communications Report Susan Zemek F. Performance Report (written only) Brent Hedden G. Fiscal Report (written only) Mark Jarasitis 10:45 a.m. General Public Comment for issues not identified as agenda Chair Willhite items. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. 10:50 a.m. BREAK RCFB April 2021 Page 2 Agenda BOARD BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION 11:05 a.m. Board Executive Session – On Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Director Cottingham Club Conversion BOARD BUSINESS: BRIEFING 11:20 a.m. 4. Policy Updates: • SCORP Wendy Brown • Trail Plan Ben Donatelle • YAF Program with Revenues from Stadium Adam Cole • Road Usage Charge Implementation 12:00 a.m. LUNCH BOARD BUSINESS: DECISIONS 12:45 p.m. 5. Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Brian Carpenter Program: Approval of Ranked Lists A. Education and Enforcement Category Resolution 2021-06 B. Nonhighway Road Category Resolution 2021-07 C. Nonmotorized Category Resolution 2021-08 D. Off-road Vehicle Category Resolution 2021-09 Public comment will occur prior to adopting each individual resolution. Please limit comments to three minutes. 1:15 p.m. 6. Recreational Trails Program (RTP): Approval of Ranked Jesse Sims Lists Resolution 2021-10 Public comment will occur prior to adopting each individual resolution. Please limit comments to three minutes. 1:35 p.m. 7. Boating Facilities Program (BFP): Approval of Ranked Dan Haws Lists Resolution 2021-11 Public comment will occur prior to adopting each individual resolution. Please limit comments to three minutes. RCFB April 2021 Page 3 Agenda 1:55 p.m. 8. Firearms and Archery Range Recreation (FARR): Michelle Burbidge Approval of Ranked List Resolution 2021-12 Public comment will occur prior to adopting each individual resolution. Please limit comments to three minutes. 2:15 p.m. 9. Minor Revision to LWCF Compliance Criterion Proposed Myra Barker Revision Resolution 2021-13 Public comment will occur prior to adopting each individual resolution. Please limit comments to three minutes. 2:35 p.m. BREAK BOARD BUSINESS: BRIEFING 2:50 p.m. 10. RCO’s Approach to Cultural Resource Consultation and Sarah Thirtyacre Tribal Relations 3:20 p.m. 11. Featured Projects • Methow Conservancy, Lehman Uplands Conservation Kim Sellers Easement (16-1699) • Port of Grapeview, Grapeview Property Acquisition, Development, and Boat Launch Renovation (18- 2420, 16-2774, 14-1866) 3:35 p.m. 12. State Agency Partner Reports (5 mins per report) • Governor’s Office Jon Snyder • Department of Natural Resources TBD • State Parks and Recreation Commission Peter Herzog • Department of Fish and Wildlife Amy Windrope 4:00 p.m. 13. Celebration and Goodbyes for Retiring Director Kaleen Cottingham Resolution 2021-14 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN Next Meeting: June 29-30, 2021, Regular Meeting and Retreat, Online RCFB April 2021 Page 4 Agenda RECREATION AND CONSERVATION FUNDING BOARD SUMMARIZED MEETING AGENDA AND ACTIONS Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Item Formal Action Follow-up Action OPENING AND MANAGEMENT REPORTS Call to Order Decision A. Roll Call and Agenda Determination of Quorum Moved by: Member Milliern B. Review and Approval of Seconded by: Member Shiosaki Agenda Decision: Approved C. Remarks of the Chair 1. Consent Agenda Decision A. Board Meeting Minutes: Resolution 2021-01 November 5, 2020 Moved by: Member Shiosaki B. Board Meeting Minutes: Seconded by: Member Milliern November 20 and Decision: Approved December 9, 2020 C. Correcting Resolution Numbers from November 5, 2020 D. Time Extensions Requests E. Volunteer Recognitions 2. Director’s Report A. Director’s Report B. Legislative, Budget, & Policy Update C. Grant Management Report D. Grant Services Report E. Fiscal Report F. Performance Report BOARD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION RCFB January 2021 1 Meeting Minutes 3. Policy Updates A. SCORP B. Underserved Communities C. Environmental Justice Task Force Recommendations 4. Carbon Credit Policy Decision Task: Ben Donatelle will add Updates Resolution 2021-02 a self-reporting element on how funds will be used from Moved by: Member Herzog projects enrolled under the Seconded by: Member Stohr Carbon Credits Policy Decision: Approved 5. Current Policies that Task: Hold time on one of Govern Commercial Use on the 2021 agendas to further Funded Projects discuss commercial uses/complimentary uses on funded projects BOARD BUSINESS: BRIEFINGS 6. Annual Compliance Report BOARD BUSINESS: DECISIONS 7. Steptoe Butte Policy Decision Waiver Request Resolution 2021-03 Moved by: Member Gardow Seconded by: Member Burgess Decision: Approved as Amended 8. Seattle Red Barn Ranch Decision Conservation Request Resolution 2021-04 Moved by: Member Milliern Seconded by: Member Gardow Decision: Approved as Amended BOARD BUSNESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN Next Meeting: April 27 and 28, 2021, Regular Meeting, Online - Subject to change considering COVID RCFB January 2021 2 Meeting Minutes RECREATION AND CONSERVATION FUNDING BOARD SUMMARY MINUTES Date: January 26, 2021 Place: Online Recreation and Conservation Funding Board Members: Ted Willhite, Chair Seattle Shiloh Burgess Wenatchee Designee, Department of Natural Kathryn Gardow Seattle Brock Milliern Resources Michael Shiosaki Seattle Peter Herzog Designee, Washington State Parks Designee, Department of Fish and Henry Hix Okanogan Joe Stohr Wildlife This summary is to be used with the materials provid ed in advance of the meeting. The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) retains a recording as the formal record of the meeting. Call to Order Chair Ted Willhite opened the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCFB or Board) meeting at 9 AM and invited the Interim Board Liaison, Julia McNamara, to call roll, determining quorum. Chair Willhite thanked all participants and audience members for joining the online meeting platform. Chair Willhite mentioned that questions and concerns from the public were welcomed and should be directed toward Ms. McNamara. Ms. McNamara, then explained proper webinar etiquette and instructions. Item 1: Consent Agenda Following a brief history of the RCFB and remarks acknowledging COVID-19, Chair Willhite thanked first responders, healthcare workers, and RCO staff for their continued efforts amid the pandemic. He also thanked and recognized