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2016, 10-18 Study Session MINUTES SPOKANE VALLEY COUNCIL MEETING STUDY SESSION Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers Spokane Valley,Washington October 18, 2016 Attendance: Councibnembers Staff Rod Higgins,Mayor Mark Calhoun, Acting City Manager Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Caleb Collier, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director Pam Haley, Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Mike Munch, Councihnember Eric Guth,Public Works Director Ed Pace, Councilmernber John Hohman, Comm &Eco. Dev. Director Sam Wood, Councilmember Morgan Koudelka, Sr.Admin. Analyst Sean Messner, Senior Traffic Engineer Chaz Bates, Economic Development Specialist Mark Werner,Police Chief Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present. ACTION ITEM: 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement After Mayor Higgins explained the procedure for giving public comment, Mr. Calhoun gave a brief explanation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement,as noted on the Request for Council Action. Mayor Higgins invited public comments. Matt Shea: member of the Washington House of Representatives representing the 4`' Legislative District; said he is strongly opposed to TPP and lie urged Council to take up a resolution opposing this; said it is not affordable, or patriotic. Rob Chase, Liberty Lake: said lie is also the Spokane County Treasurer; said the merits of opposing this are well established, and that he only knows of GSI (Greater Spokane, Inc.) who is in favor; and said he would like Council to make their view known to Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Kevin Person, Spokane Valley: said he is the CEO of Wagstaff, a manufacturer in Spokane Valley; said they employee 340 people in very good,well-paying jobs; said trade is very important for them;they are a world leader in aluminum casting technology; that it is a pleasure to be a leading company here and he looks forward to remaining competitive; said 40% of his jobs are tied to trade in Washington and we need to support and encourage international trade and help companies in world markets; that it will mean more jobs in the United States and at Wagstaff and lie encouraged Council to pass a resolution of what they want, rather than what they don't want; and said they don't want to send an anti-business and anti-trade message. Jim McDonald, Spokane Valley: said he is the CEO of SCAFCO Grain Systems,located on East Broadway in Spokane Valley; said the has been in business in this area for 55 years and is very much dependent upon export trade;said they export to 84 countries and about 2/3r`i of his business is export related; said no trade Council Study Session: 10-18-2016 Page 1 of 5 Approved by Council: 11-08-2016 pact is perfect but having a fair playing field is very important and there are some aspects to this agreement which are very beneficial to his company. Todd Mielke, Spokane: via the City Clerk,distributed a copy of his letter to Council,as well as a letter from the Washington Council on International Trade in support of the TPP; said this is more about people and jobs and selling world-wide; that Spokane Valley has prided itself on being very pro-business, and that Ire anticipated the agreement will be re-negotiated; said he strongly supports an alternate resolution to have the U.S. Congress negotiate a trade compact that is beneficial to companies in the U.S.that allows them to compete. Michael Poulin, Spokane: said he is the president of YAK Research in Spokane; said about 50% of their products are exported, but that TPP isn't much about trade as it will restrict or prohibit time ability to know what is in our food and where that food comes now;said the TPP even allows self-certification of food;and it prohibits preferential treatment of contractors so they may not hire local veterans when foreign labor is available for less;and said there are other trade restraints. Jennifer Calvert, Spokane Valley: she asked Spokane Valley to go on record as opposing the TPP; said it will have negative consequences for citizens; many people are concerned about jobs and making enough money to care for families; that it is being promoted as NAFTA was but that hasn't worked well; said it was created by corporations looking to benefit by many of the provisions, many of which have nothing to do with trade; said only six of the thirty chapters deal with trade; said it is a bad deal for Americans. Kyle England, Colbert, Wa: said he is with Kaiser Aluminum and supports GSI's effort for an alternative resolution asking Congress for a trade agreement, but not necessarily with the TPP; again said he supports GSI's approach and that he wishes to avoid unintended consequences. Ben Small, Spokane Valley: he urged further discussion on the issue; said he chairs the Greater Chamber of Commerce, and is the Central Valley School District Superintendent; said he desires to get more information before making a final decision or having a final resolution; feels we should pull together with regional partners to better understand this, and he urged Council to deliberate carefully on the topic and think of the impacts moving forward;said there are those who don't understand what would happen to their business and many who want more information. Patricia Mann, Otis Orchards: did not want to speak, but noted on the sign-in sheet that she is against the TPP. Chris Nerison, Spokane Valley said he has been a businessman for 36 years; he sold his business about a year ago and retired; that he had imported and exported products and found it surprisingly easy to do; said whether the TPP passes or not,Washington will still be the number one exporter and he expects this would not be a"make or break"deal; said lie hasn't found studies proving that past trade agreements have helped the U.S. economy, but there is evidence they have raised the trade deficit. John Christine, Spokane: said the TPP is like NAFTA on steroids; there are 5,500 pages in the document and twenty deal with trade; he encouraged Council to pass a resolution; said this is not all about trade and he expressed concern about the national sovereignty which he said will be eroded. Bart Haggin, Spokane: said this is not a trade agreement; said much of what has been said tonight can be found on the Internet;that we should be concerned with what would happen between the election and a new congress and that this Council should be concerned as this will be brought up in a lame-duck congress; said this has been going on for years and can't be re-negotiated and he urged Council to oppose taking this issue during the lame duck congress. Council Study Session: 10-18-2016 Page 2 of 5 Approved by Council: 11-08-2016 Stacy Cassey, Valleyford: said she is a Spokane Volunteer for initiative 735 and they are working to get big money out of the election; said she is opposed to the TPP as it is about corporate power and control and "corporate personhood;" and said it is important to take a stance against the TPP. Attorney Driskell reminded everyone that we cannot have public facilities used to promote any aspect of a public election. John Harding, Spokane Valley: said he feels a trade agreement should be done in the House and Senate; said if this goes into effect Cathy MeMorris Rodgers won't have any input afterwards;said this is more like a treaty and we need to get back in focus with the Constitution that used to be the law and not an agreement done in secret for two years where our representatives weren't allowed to view it. There were no further public comments and Mayor Higgins closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 2. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)2017 Potential Projects—Chaz Bates Mr. Bates went through his PowerPoint presentation explaining about the three proposed projects and the CDBG process, and said he seeks Council consensus on which projects to bring forward for next week's public hearing. After brief discussion about matching funds, priority of projects and mention from Mr. Bates of the two phone calls in support of 8111 Avenue, there was Council consensus to proceed next week with the three projects as noted. 3. 8'1'Avenue and McDonald—Eric Guth, Sean Messner Mr. Messner explained that this issue spurred from hearing from citizens about vehicular crashes at 8th Avenue and McDonald; and via his PowerPoint, explained the current purpose and configuration of 8111 Avenue as well as McDonald, mentioned the traffic volumes, historic crashes, travel speeds, and crash summary; mentioned some of the short-term changes already made to make the intersection safer, and described some of the potential improvements as well as cost. Mr.Messner said staff recommends replacing the existing 36" stop sign with a 48" stop sign, allow time to see if there is a difference with the current changes and improvements, and if people continue to failure to yield the right-of-way or disregard the stop sign, and suggested a flashing stop sign. There was some discussion about previous discussions concerning some members of the public wanting a four-way stop and of the cost. Councilmember Pace asked what the harm would be in putting in a four- way stop sign and see how the residents feel about it;and City Attorney Driskell said there is potential harm as it would be appropriate to gather the accident data then tailor the responses to those causes; said the data doesn't tell exactly what but will give some good indications; he cautioned against just saying we can put in a four-way stop sign as there would be negative consequences and other traffic accidents due to people's expectations of where stop signs will be or not be; said it is worth looking at the crash data and identify potential options about whether to have a signalized or four-way stop, but for the protection of the public, said we have to use the scientific data or we could have other potential accidents occur there. Councilmember Haley said that most accidents are not called into the Police Department and Mr. Driskell responded that we can only operate off the data and cannot rely on second or third-hand interpretation of what might have happened.There was some discussion about changing the speed limit,and some discussion about the use of rumble strips, and Mr. Messner cautioned that while the strips are very effective on rural highways,they are very noisy and in neighborhoods,extremely noisy,and he cautioned against using them in residential neighborhoods. It was ultimately decided to go with the larger stop sign, and include some stencil striping on the road like "stop ahead" even though it was mentioned that once the winter weather sets in, that painting will be difficult to see. Mr. Messner said he would also like to get the police reports, continue to monitor the area,use the stenciling when the weather is better,and conduct a speed limit study. Council agreed. Council Study Session: 10-18-2016 Page 3 of 5 Approved by Council: 11-08-2016 Mayor Higgins called for a recess at 7:44 p.m.; he reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 4. Water District#3 Lease,Browns Park—Cary Driskell Councilmember Wood recused himself on this topic due to personal bias, and left the Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m. City Attorney Driskell explained the background of Browns Park and the previous 35-year lease to Water District#3;he explained that city Staff and Water District 3 representatives discussed the grant of either a permanent easement, which is the District's preference, or a renewal lease, which is the City's preference; lie went over the features in the proposed lease as noted on his October 18, 2016 Request for Council Action, and said that after speaking with the District, there is no willingness from them to enter into a lease, so they advised the City they would terminate the water use in the City park. Deputy Mayor Woodard asked about tendering a lease to them for their consideration, and said that it seems ill-advised they would take on an expense of $500,000 to move their well when they could have deferred those expenses; said he is very supportive of our water district, but he would like to see a lease approved by this Council and sent to them. After further discussion, including mention that the City would pay for any increase in park water use, Council agreed that staff should bring back for consideration next week, a lease to forward to the district. Mayor Higgins added that the letter from the Water District mentioned that we have not communicated with them, and said that is not true. There was no further discussion and Councilmember Wood returned to the dais. 5.False Alarms—Morgan Koudelka Senior Administrative Analyst Koudelka gave a brief history on the City's current false alarm reduction program, and spoke about Lt. Lyon's idea of having an internal program. Through his PowerPoint, Mr. Koudelka explained the intent of the current regulations, the Cry Wolf Program and its effectiveness over the years; the false alarm effectiveness, rate and cost over time; concerns with the current program, and explained some of the aspects of the proposed program, such as it would be run internally by the Sheriff's Office and the County, no registration information or fees, the alarm company would provide customer information when requesting police response, and unpaid bills would not be sent to collections. Mr. Koudelka said this program would be a cost recovery program,not a revenue program,and that the customer service aspect would be more in line with our overall City customer service expectations. After further brief discussion, Councilmembers indicated they like the proposal, it is simple, not so invasive, and appreciate the idea of it being cost recovery. Mr.Koudelka said staff will coordinate with Spokane County to develop and implement the program,and he will work to modify the City's false alarm Code regulations, do some further research, and bring back a program and ordinance revision for Council's future approval consideration. Mr. Koudelka mentioned lie will also seek approval from the Board of County Commissioners. 6. Governance Manual Chris Bainbridge City Clerk Bainbridge explained the proposed changes as noted in the Request for Council Action, which she explained have been discussed several times by the Governance Manual Committee members. Council expressed appreciation of the work and proposed changes, and agreed this item should be brought to Council for approval consideration at the November 1 Council meeting. 7.Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins Mr. Calhoun noted since several upcoming meetings have full agendas, and said that the November 8 meeting will be split into two meetings: one beginning at 5 p.m.with the regular formal format and regular business, and then a 6 p.m. meeting to handle the two public hearings and associated ordinances. Council concurred with the idea of having the two meetings as noted. There were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda. 8. CenterPlace Catering. This was an information only item and was not reported or discussed. Council Study Session: 10-18-2016 Page 4 of 5 Approved by Council: 11-08-2016 9. Council Check-in--Mayor Higgins There were no further Council comments. 10. Acting City Manager Comments—Mark Calhoun There were no further City Manager comments. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. ATT L.R. Riggin army // Christine Bainbridge,City Clerk Council Study Session: 10-18-2016 Page 5 of 5 Approved by Council: 11-08-2016 SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN SHEET Tuesday, October 18, 2016 SUBJECT: TPP: Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement Please sign below if you would like to speak at the PUBLIC HEARING. PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. There may be a time limit for your comments. Any documents for Council consideration should be provided to the City Clerk for distribution. NAME Your City of Residence PLEASE PRINT 7,Vfir<CALti erkt </e, ‘ulA exc.- Y1 V (*-- \:// '() r\c& 1 c .- VrA -7) -17, 14 s1 Ke fl not//i/ n() �C�✓ C c1\veer t. cio -,- 1)0 \, VLA L 0.4 -L 1 f p.p, tid/ r 1/27'/'`Y / 076--7 I, / f,"'.f/� e/ 1,4 Gv� / S! i� .1;•',- "."..L• ;;•'F."..L• /1 )s Ai r/; I/in V 0) 1/ 4 /14 t1/4 . 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Riverside, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201 Spokane Phone:509.624.1393 or 1.800.SPOKANE Fax: 509.747.0077 Incorporated www.oreaterspokane.orq October 18, 2016 Re: Public Hearing, Trans-Pacific Partnership Dear Mayor Higgins & City Council Members, On behalf of our members, we first would like to thank you for recognizing the important role international trade plays in our local economy. As noted by the Brookings Institution, the Spokane-Spokane Valley MSA had a total value of exports (goods and services) in 2014 of$2,2 billion, which accounts for 8.4% of our metro-area GDP. We also thank the City for their continued support of GSI's international trade work. Your support is integral to our program, which seeks to assist local companies in expanding through growth in exports. This work recognizes that nearly 96 percent of the world's population lives outside the U.S. borders and comprises approximately 85 percent of disposable income, Access to those potential customers is critical for the growth of U.S. companies, including those located in our region. And it's precisely because we see increased exports as a means for expanding local businesses and growing our economy that GSI decided to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). We believe local businesses stand to benefit greatly from this agreement through increased market access and reduced landing costs — which will make them more competitive with foreign competition. The Peterson Institute for International Economics, a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy, estimates that TPP will increase the annual real incomes in the U.S. by $131 billion and annual exports by $357 billion. They also estimate that delaying the launch of TPP by even one year would represent a $94 billion permanent loss, or opportunity cost, to the U.S. economy. TPP will benefit the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who make up much of our state and local exports. In 2013, 90% of goods exporting companies in Washington were SMEs. And those SMEs accounted for 24% of goods exports. While large corporations have the resources to stay relevant in global markets which are often unfair to U.S. exporters, our SMEs don't, which is why an agreement like TPP that levels the playing field for them is so vital. Greater Spokane Incorporated—The Spokane Region's largest business development organization Creating Something Greater for the Spokane region since 1881 www.greaterspokane.orq I www.facebook,com/oreaterscokane I www.twitter.comforeaterspokane City of Spokane Valley October 18,2016 Page 2 The United States Conference of Mayors supports TPP and summed up well the benefit to cities: "Given that 89% of current exports originate in city/metro areas, TPP will be a 'shot in the arm' for our local economies, especially because the agreement contains provisions promoting exports from small and medium sized businesses that are the backbone of our Main Street communIties." For our SMEs, the agreement also: • Cuts through shipping "red tape" with more efficient and transparent customs procedures and streamlines documentation for express delivery shipments • Safeguards Intellectual Property through strong rules that promote exports and protect U.S. creativity while promoting the balance that ensures openness and innovation • Allows products tested in the U.S. to be imported into any TPP country businesses will not need to waste money on duplicative testing/certification • Includes the strongest standards for transparency and anticorruption of any trade agreement in history--TPP requires countries to criminalize bribery Furthermore, TPP boosts demand for local farm and food products among nearly 500 million consumers in the 11 partner countries. By reducing tariffs and opening new markets for agricultural products, the TPP will help increase farm income and generate rural economic activity, which is key to our regional economy. Japan will create new tariff rate quotas for wheat and wheat products, and Malaysia and Vietnam will eliminate tariffs on wheat and wheat products. This is significant when one considers that Whitman County,just south of Spokane, is the largest wheat-producing county in the U.S. Much of the opposition you have likely heard focuses on the perception that TPP will give foreign companies the ability to undermine U.S. sovereignty or local regulatory authority. But this is a misperception of the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) system. As stated in Article 9.4 of the agreement "Each Party shall accord to investors of another Party treatment no less favorable than that it accords, in like circumstances, to its own investors with respect to the establishment, acquisition, expansion, management, conduct, operation, and sale or other disposition of investments in its territory." More simply put, this provision enhances the rule of law by requiring governments to give fair and equitable treatment to foreign firms. This includes U.S. firms, like those in Spokane Valley, who operate abroad. Additionally, TPP includes tools to dismiss frivolous claims and institutes a range of other procedural and substantive safeguards. In fact, under this ISDS system, governments retain the right to regulate in the public interest. No company can challenge regulations set up in the interest of public health, safety, or the environment. Lastly, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 requires the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) to prepare a report which assesses the Greater Spokane Incorporated—The Spokane Region's largest business development organization Creating Something Greater for the Spokane region since 1881 www.greatersookane.org I www.facebook.com/greaterspokane I www.twitter.com/nreaterspokane City of Spokane Valley October 18,2016 Page 3 likely impact of TPP on the U.S. economy as a whole and on specific industry sectors and the interests of U.S. consumers. That report is enclosed and we urge the Council to first examine its findings before taking any action. The Executive Summary of the report highlights how TPP would standardize trade regulations and reduce costs, making our local exporters more competitive: "TPP would generally establish trade-related disciplines that strengthen and harmonize regulations, increase certainty, and decrease trade costs for firms that trade and invest in the TPP region. Interested parties particularly emphasized the importance of TPP chapters addressing intellectual property rights, customs and trade facilitation, investment, technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary standards, and state-owned enterprises." The 21St century economy is a global one, and a resolution such as the one being considered sends a message that Spokane Valley is attempting to insulate itself from international commerce. Undoubtedly in an agreement between 12 countries, representing 40% of the world's GDP, none of the negotiating parties will walk away a complete winner. But the alternative is that the rest of the world continues to make trade agreements benefiting their businesses, while putting our job creators at a sizable disadvantage. Whatever shortcomings TPP may have, our economy stands to lose far more by the U.S. being left out. At this point, we do not believe that Congress will take up TPP during the "lame duck" session and will wait until after a new President is sworn in. Based on the comments made by both presidential candidates, we anticipate that regardless of the winner, the President will insist parties return to the table to negotiate a revised trade agreement. We request that instead of considering a resolution specific to TPP, the City Council consider an alternate resolution urging Congress to negotiate a trade agreement that is in the best interests of local exporters allowing them improved conditions to effectively compete with their competitors based in other countries with trade compacts already in place. Such a resolution would avoid having the City Council essentially take a position against international trade and appearing `anti-business', and would instead allow the City Council to support their businesses engaged in international trade. Finally, I have attached to the electronic version of this letter the USITC report, "Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Likely Impact 012 the U.S. Economy and on Specific Indust°, Sectors". It is a lengthy report—812 pages. USITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) is a hi-partisan program supported by leading economists charged with evaluating trade agreements from the perspective of their impacts on U.S. businesses. Greater Spokane Incorporated—The Spokane Region's largest business development organization Creating Something Greater for the Spokane region since 1881 www.greaterspokane.org I www.facebook.comlgreatersnokane www.twitter.comlgreaterspokane City of Spokane Valley October 18,2016 Page 4 Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments regarding your proposed resolution on international trade. Sincerely, t 114 Todd Mielke CEO Greater Spokane Incorporated ENCLOSED: Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Likely Impact on the US. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors Greater Spokane Incorporated—The Spokane Region's largest business development organization Creating Something Greater for the Spokane region since 1881 tinvw greaterspokane.org www.facebook.cornlgreaterspokane I www.twitter.com/greaterspokane ' X11 11Jashinpt0P Dunail on lmernatinnal Trade September 7, 2016 Dear Members of the Washington Congressional delegation, We, the undersigned 74 Washington state employers, are pleased to share our strong support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and to urge a vote in Congress on the agreement this year. We are grateful for your continuing leadership in promoting high-standard trade policy; with 40 percent of Washington jobs dependent upon trade, it is paramount that we prioritize policies and investments that increase our state's international competitiveness. That is why it is so important that you join us in calling for an immediate vote on the TPP;according to a newly released Washington Council on International Trade- Association of Washington Business study, Washington could have already increased our exports by up to $8.7 billion and directly created 26,000 new jobs had the TPP been implemented in 2015. While the U.S. has some of the lowest import duties in the world on most goods, our local Washington exporters are faced with thousands of tariffs that artificially inflate the cost of American-made goods. TPP will help eliminate these barriers. In addition, the TPP will lower costs for Washington retailers and manufacturers who import certain consumer goods and manufacturing components that face high tariffs. These tariffs only serve to inflate costs for U.S. consumers. By reducing these costs, the TPP will enable Washington employers to invest more in local jobs and research and development while reducing prices for consumers. TPP aligns with Washington's high standards, setting 21"t century standards for digital trade, environmental protections, and labor rules. Plus, by creating streamlined customs and regulatory procedures, this agreement paves the path for small and medium-sized enterprises to reach foreign markets and for Washington retailers and manufacturers to increase the efficiency of their supply chains. If we want to increase our competitiveness and set American standards for global trade, we must act now with the TPP. This election season's rhetoric has been hostile toward trade, but the TPP's benefits for our state are undeniable. It is imperative that our state steps up to advocate for the family wage jobs and economic opportunities created by trade, and the time to do so is now. We urge you to act now to protect the business and trade-dependent jobs that make Washington so vibrant. Yours, gi,./e/z/ Eric Schinfeld President Washington Council on International Trade On behalf of 4`�r' Washington Council on International Trade Aerospace Futures Alliance Aleutian Spray Fisheries Pacific Seafood Processors Association Amazon Pacific Valley Foods American Seafoods Pearson Packaging Systems Arctic Storm Management Group Port of Everett Association of Washington Business Port of Pasco At-sea Processors Association Port of Seattle Basta Boatlifts Ray-Mont Logistics America Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Russell Investments Brooks Running SANMAR Brown & Haley Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Caterpillar Inc. Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Columbia River Economic Development Council SightLife Commercial Creamery SSA Marine Darigold Stemilt Growers Desh International Law Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Domex Superfresh Growers The Boeing Company Economic Alliance Snohomish County Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Everett Mall Trident Seafoods Freezer Longline Coalition UPS Glacier Fish Company Wagstaff Greater Spokane Inc. Washington Association of Wheat Growers Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Harris Moure LLC Washington Cattle Feeders Association Hilleberg the Tentmaker Washington Council on International Trade ltron Washington Retail Association James Farrell&Co. Washington Roundtable KAVU True Outdoorwear Washington State Farm Bureau K&L Gates LLP Washington State Potato Commission Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Washington State Tree Fruit Association L'Ecole No 41 Winery Washington Trust Bank Manhasset Specialty Co. Washington Wine Institute Microsoft Corporation Waterstone Brands Milne Fruit Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Norfil Westwood Shipping Lines Northwest Door World Trade Center Tacoma Northwest Horticultural Council NW Seaport Alliance Outdoor Research