3. Director's Report:
The Director briefed the Commission on various items including:
4. WAC 220-20-010 – Structural Improvements and Updates - Decision
Joanna Eide requested approval on the proposed amendments to WAC 220-20-010 to split this rule apart. The changes will clarify, reorganize, and restructure the content of the WAC.
No one signed up to provide public input for this item.
Vice Chair Douvia moved, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter, to adopt the amendments to WAC 220-20-010 and new sections 220-20-116, 220-20-117, 220-20-118, 220-20-119 (including floor change to subsection 2(b) striking “attended or unattended” from language), 220-20-120, 220-20-121, 220-20-122, 220-20-123, 220-20-124, 220-20-125 and 220-20-126 as proposed. Motion carried unanimously.
5. 2013 North of Falcon Policy C-3608 – Briefing and Public Hearing
Pat Pattillo, Salmon Policy Coordinator and John Long, Statewide Salmon Manager provided a briefing on the North of Falcon Policy C-3608 and proposed modifications for the Commission’s consideration to the 2013- 2014 policy.
No one signed up to provide public input for this item.
6. Proposed Land Transaction – Decision
The Commission considered approval of a land transaction presented by Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program, for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities, and responsible property management.
No one signed up to provide public input for this item.
Vice Chair Douvia moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve the proposed land transaction as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Puget Sound Watershed Characterization Project – Briefing
Item deferred to allow time for an Executive Session. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the Commission met in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party.
No action was taken in executive session, and the public was not permitted to attend the executive session.
8. Enforcement Program Staffing Study – Briefing
Item deferred to allow time for an Executive Session. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the Commission met in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party.
No action was taken in executive session, and the public was not permitted to attend the executive session.
9. 2013 – 2014 Sportfishing Rule Proposals – Briefing
Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager briefed the Commission on the upcoming Sportfishing rules and regulations for the 2013-14 season.
10. Giant Pacific Octopus – Briefing
Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager presented a briefing on giant pacific octopus. The Commission reviewed the proposed procedure and schedule. Direction was given to the Department to move forward with recommendations.
Chair Wecker recessed the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Chair Wecker called the meeting back to order at 8:32 a.m.
11. Open Public Input
The following people signed up to provide public input:
Frances Este – Harvest in Grays Harbor
Steve Gray - Sturgeon
12. Columbia River Fishery Management – Briefing
Jim Scott, Assistant Director, Fish Program and Guy Norman, Regional Director briefed the Commission on revisions to the previously proposed draft Columbia River Basin Salmon Management policy; the Department’s SEPA review of the draft policy; and the background, including the Washington-Oregon Workgroup process. Each Commissioner made comments on the revisions to the policy. Commissioners and Department staff discussed the draft policy and made minor changes outlined in the motion language.
The following people provided public input for this item:
Andrew Marks
Frank Urabeck
Steve Fransen
Kris Thomas
Nello Picinich
Steve Gray
Ken Wirkkala
Gene Laddusaw
George Harris
Brian Walter
Glen Johnston
Robert Sudar
Francis Estalila
Keith Isaacson
Ed Wickersham
Harry Barber
Roger Goodan
Bruce Crookshanks
Dale Beasly
Heath Heikkila
Randy Prengel
Tom Bergren
Kimber Roberts
Commissioner Schmitten moved, seconded by Vice Chair Douvia, to adopt the revised draft Columbia River Basin Salmon Management Policy with the following changes:
Spring Chinook Salmon Item 3:
- In 2013 the Department shall assign 65% of the ESA-impact for upriver spring Chinook stocks to mainstem recreational fisheries. Assign the balance (35%) to off-channel and mainstem commercial fisheries.
- During 2014-16, the Department shall assign 70% of the ESA-impact for upriver spring Chinook stocks to mainstem recreational fisheries. Assign the balance (30%) to off-channel and mainstem commercial fisheries.
Summer Chinook Salmon Item 4(c)
- The Recreational-Commercial allocation beginning in 2017 will be determined following additional discussions with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
and cancel Policy C-3617 and Policy C-3618. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Executive Session:
Deferred to February 8-9, 2013 meeting
14. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief :
Chair opened floor for discussion. Nothing was brought forth.
Chair Wecker adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
