Hearing for tree ordinance planned The city of Bainbridge Island has announced a public hearing for an ordinance to set interim tree regulations at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. October 13, 2012 11:53 am The city of Bainbridge Island has announced a public hearing for an ordinance to set interim tree regulations at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. A second reading of the new rules by the city council is also scheduled.