This week on
City Update
Deputy City Manager, Ellen Schroer,
gives us the latest City news.
ONLY on the video:
Housing Action Plan findings,
major award for Public Works, and more!
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We Want to Hear from You on E-Bikes |
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As the City Council considers if additional regulations are needed for e-bike usage on the island, we would like to hear your thoughts. Whether you are an e-bike user or not, we all share the roads and trails, so all are welcome to take the survey.
The survey runs until the end of the month. Take the survey HERE.
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WSDOT- Murden Creek/305 Traffic Update |
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As soon as the morning of Oct. 27, you will notice temporary changes to the highway at Murden Creek/Highway 305. WSDOT Crews will create a new work zone. The work zone will be located between the northbound and southbound lanes.
The change will allow WSDOT workers to continue building a temporary two-lane bypass road. The bypass road will keep people moving as crews replace a culvert with a new bridge.
The speed limit remains reduced to 35 mph. There are no shoulders in the work zone. Bicyclists can ride with traffic or use the detour route.
In addition, travelers next week can expect:
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekday – occasional short duration slowdowns while trucks enter and leave the work zone.
- From 8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 24-27 to 6 a.m. each following day, travelers can expect one-way alternating traffic.
The work is part of a fish barrier removal project at Murden Creek.
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Rain is Here! Help Prevent Flooding in Your Neighborhood |
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Prevent flooding during heavy rains by clearing storm drains of leaves and other debris that have piled up during the dry season. Here are some things you can do for your neighborhood and your home:
Prevent clogged storm drains:
- Keep neighborhood storm drains free of leaves and debris.
- If you see a clogged storm drain, use a rake, shovel handle or stick to clear the drain.
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If this does not help, report the blockage on SeeClickFix.
- NEVER remove a storm drain lid or attempt to clean a drain located in a busy street.
- Do not wade into water when you are unsure of the depth.
Check your gutters and downspouts:
- Clear gutters and downspouts of leaves and debris.
- Replace leaky or broken gutters.
- Make sure downspouts are directed away from your house.
Disposing of leaves:
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Do not blow or sweep leaves into the road, ditches or storm drains. Dispose of leaves by turning them into compost for your garden. If you use a landscaper, they may be able to take them for you.
To report blocked storm drains or flooding issues, use the SeeClickFix app.
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29 at the Farmer's Market |
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Saturday, Oct. 29 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This year, the Bainbridge Island Police Department will be holding the event at the Farmer’s Market in Town Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the department will be on hand to collect your unused, unneeded, or expired prescription and nonprescription medicines.
Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. Improper disposal of prescription medications can lead to accidental poisoning, misuse, or overdose. Twice each year, the Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors Drug Take Back Day to provide a safe, convenient, and environmentally responsible means of disposing unwanted medicines. At the last event in April, over 9,000 pounds of unwanted medicines were collected in Washington State alone!
Stop by and visit on Oct. 29 even if you don’t have anything to drop off. The Chief and other members of the department will be there to answer your questions and share information from the department.
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Project and Event Updates |
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Police/Court Facility Update |
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The Police and Court facility's west addition foundation and footings were completed this week. The west addition will house the new police entrance and stairwell. Also completed this past week were the concrete pours on the first floor which sealed the in-slab plumbing for the new layout. In the next two weeks, framing will begin on the west addition and north wall, as well as the final concrete pour for foundational footings on the first floor. |
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Pleasant Beach Sewer Blockage Fixed - What Not to Flush |
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Operations and Maintenance crews spent the majority of early part of the week identifying a repairing a sewer main blockage in Pleasant Beach Drive. The blockage was discovered when approximately seven homes upstream of the blockage reported that their sewer grinder pumps were unable to function. The crew spent a day identifying the location of the blockage, and dispatched sewer pump services to the affected residences to clear grinder pump wells until the blockage could be repaired. The main was excavated on Tuesday, and a section of pipe was removed that was completely blocked with a plaster-like substance. A new section of pipe was installed in its place. Crews will be back to the site within the week to patch the excavation area.
If you throw it in the trash or recycling, don't flush it down the drain:
This was most likely the result of a substance being put down a home drain or toilet that shouldn't have been. Please be a good neighbor, if you can throw it in the trash, don't flush it down a drain or toilet. For more information about what not to flush click HERE.
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Indigenous People's Day Recap |
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Over 200 people attended the Indigenous People's Day Celebration on Oct. 9 and 10 at BARN on Bainbridge Island. The event was put on in partnership by BARN, COBI Race Equity Advisory Committee, BISD, MAC, and Islandwood.
A Special drum making workshop was led by Chief Dale Harry, who is 1 of the 16 Hereditary Chiefs of the Squamish Nation, and a Screening of "Honor Thy Mother" with a panel discussion took place. At least seven Indigenous nations including the Suquamish, Squamish, S’Kallam, Lummi, Navajo, Kwikwetlem, and Skwah were represented. Several council members, State Senator Bob Hasegawa, and the City Manager were also amongst those in attendance.
Watch a video recap below:
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Learn about BI Reads for Justice Events |
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BI Reads for Justice is a six-month, all-community reads program running from now until March 2023. A community reads program is a shared community experience reading one book together. Throughout the six-month reading program, there will be events around about the book and its themes.
Make sure you don't miss an event by signing up to get alerts on the website HERE - click on "Notify Me" at the bottom of the page.
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Pediatric Pfizer Bivalent Booster Clinic October 29 and 30 |
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The City, in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Fire Department, Bainbridge Prepares, and the Bainbridge Island Community Pharmacy will hold a Pediatric Pfizer bivalent booster clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds on Oct. 29 and 30 at the Commodore Options Lower Gym (9530 High School Rd NE).
Appointments are available for Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. If those spots fill up, appointments for Oct 30 will open up. Appointments are on the Clinic Registration site. This clinic is only for children 5- to 11-years old.
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The next scheduled City Council Regular Business Meeting will be on Oct. 25. Key topics include:
- Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-02 on Increased Density Bonus for Affordable Housing Located on Property Owned by Religious Organizations.
- Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-14 Amending BIMC Sections 18.15.02 and 18.36.030 related to Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements for New Construction and Expansion Projects.
- Consider Next Steps for ARPA-funded Solar Assessment at Community Disaster Hubs.
- Budget Discussion.
Ways to Watch
- In-person at the City Hall City Council Chambers
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City website livestream (visit the Agendas & Minutes page, then click on "In Progress" when the meeting starts)
- BKAT (Channel 12 on Comcast & Channel 3 on WAVE
The public is invited to contact members of the City Council to express concerns, questions and praise. Some council members are holding virtual office hours and others are available to meet upon request.
Please visit the City Council page for more information on individual City Council members.
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