PHOTO: COBI/ELLEN SCHROER |
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Bainbridge Islanders,
Monday, October 9 is Indigenous Peoples Day. At the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 10, the Council will present a proclamation declaring October 2023 as Filipino American History Month on Bainbridge Island. Collectively, these two events recognize the unique Indipino community that exists here on Bainbridge Island.
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Indigenous women from 19 different tribes in Canada, Washington and Alaska migrated to Bainbridge Island and married Filipino men, creating our own unique Indipino community.
The City-owned Morales Farm located near the northeast corner of Lovgren Road and State Route 305, was farmed by Filipino/Indipino Teddy Corpuz Morales. As outlined in the City’s workplan, an interpretive display will be installed on the Morales Farm to honor the history and cultural contributions of Filipino farmers on Bainbridge Island.
I want to thank Bainbridge Island resident and local expert on the Indipino community, Gina Corpuz for her work compiling a list of Filipino farmers from Bainbridge Island. Gina encouraged city staff to honor not only her uncle and cousins who lived on the Morales farm, but also the other Filipino farmers who worked and lived on Bainbridge Island.
I am looking forward to helping the City fulfill its commitment to interpret the history of Filipino farmers and honoring their contribution to our community.
Best,
Blair King
City Manager
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City Manager's Spotlight:
Community Planning Month
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Comprehensive Plan - Comment Period Now Open! |
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Winslow Subarea Plan Update |
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The City has been working with LMN Architects since late fall 2022 on a project to update the Winslow Subarea Plan. The project has just completed a "Visioning" phase, which informs the next phase of the project. The project team has prepared draft alternatives for possible updates to the Winslow subarea, including density, mobility, open space and natural features, and housing. An overview of three draft alternatives (including one no action alternative), and the information and public feedback that has informed the alternatives were presented to the City Council at its September 26 City Council meeting.
In-person and online public engagement regarding the draft alternatives is being planned for the second half of October. Sign up here to receive email or texts updates about the project, including future public engagement opportunities. Additional information about the project, previous public workshops, and documentation produced to date can be found on the project website link below.
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Disposable Food Service Ware - Comment Period Now Open! |
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On September 12, 2023, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2023-24, which amended regulations for disposable food service ware items and waste reduction. The ordinance requires the City to establish a list of home compostable disposable food service ware items that are required to be provided by retail food establishments on the island based on availability, cost and performance.
- Availability – Products with at least two manufacturers that currently make suitable and readily commercially available home compostable alternatives.
- Cost – Products with a home compostable version that costs less than 15% more than the industrial compostable equivalent (based on a range of product sizes and costs).
- Performance – Products that meet Department of Ecology PFAS Alternative assessments leak and grease resistance standards and/or have been evaluated by staff in terms of the number and type of complaints received from local businesses, with a focus on complaints about home compostable products that may cause harm to people or property.
A list of 16 proposed products was developed for inclusion in the initial list of disposable food service ware items required in a home compostable form starting in 2024. You can read the full report on the Engage Bainbridge page.
The City is allowing a comment period on the list of 16 products through October 29, 2023. Comments are being accepted via the button below.
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Have a Leaf Blower-Free October |
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Fall is in the air and leaves are falling to the ground. While we often think of fall as the time when leaf blowers start humming, now is the time to try a leaf blower-free October!
Why should you give your leaf blower a rest? Raking or using a broom reduces pollution and protects public health. Gas-powered leaf blowers rely on fossil fuel, contribute to air pollution, and create noise pollution – all of which can have negative impacts for both the people using them and those living and working nearby. This fall, give the leaf blower a rest and try raking, sweeping or simply leaving leaves where they fall.
One caveat: keep storm drains and pipes clear of leaves to prevent blocking water flow. DO NOT dump leaves and other yard waste into wetlands, ravines, streams, or stormwater facilities such as ponds and rain gardens.
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Yeomalt Stormwater Drainage Project |
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City contractor Seton Construction will begin work on the Yeomalt neighborhood stormwater drainage improvement project on Monday, October 9th. The project includes the placement of new storm drainpipes, ditch enhancements and roadway paving along Yeomalt Point Drive, Madrona Drive NE, and Dingly Drive NE. Drivers in the area may experience minor delays and flagging along these routes through the completion of the project, which is expected near the end of the year. The improvements will enhance drainage conditions in the neighborhood, including resolving localized roadway flooding issues. More information can be found by clicking the button below. |
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Murden Creek Project - Impacts on SR 305 |
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Overnight and early morning travelers who use State Route 305 on Bainbridge Island will want to plan for extra travel time Oct. 10-11.
9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, and
9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 through 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13
- Flaggers will alternate a single lane of traffic on SR 305 between Northeast Lovgreen Road and Sportsman Club Road.
9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
- SR 305 will close to all travelers near North Madison Avenue Northeast.
- Travelers will detour around the project via North Madison Avenue Northeast and Northeast Lovgreen Road.
Over the course of those two nights, contractor crews will pave the roadway, complete final connections to the new bridge and install railing on the roadway at the Murden Creek culvert replacement site. Once the work is complete, the roadway will be in its final configuration.
This work is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled. More information is available on the WSDOT project site.
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Puget Sound Starts Here @ Farmer's Market on Oct. 7 |
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Don't forget to visit the City’s Puget Sound Starts Here (PSSH) booth at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, October 7th! Come learn what the City is doing to protect Puget Sound and water quality for current and future generations, and how you can help! |
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Environmental Impact Statement Scoping - Oct. 25 |
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BI Reads Story Slam - Nov 13 |
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The next scheduled City Council Regular Business Meeting will be held on October 10. Key topics include:
- Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Subsidy for Certain Land Use Fees for Affordable Housing Projects
- Proclamation Declaring October as Filipino American History Month
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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