Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road
Set Proposed Millage Rate
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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   1.  CALL TO ORDER    Video/Audio Video/Audio
   2.  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Councilmember Johnson)   Video/Audio Video/Audio
   3.  ROLL CALL   Roll call Video/Audio Video/Audio
   4.  SET THE AGENDA   Video/Audio Video/Audio
   5.  PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT (Commissioner Sergeant)   Video/Audio Video/Audio
   6.  PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS    Video/Audio Video/Audio
   7.  PRESENTATION(S)   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4427 1a. PresentationRecognition of Dakota Phillips, Tradesworker (Facilities), Public Works Department, as Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026.   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4428 1b. Informational ItemProclamation Recognizing July as Parks & Recreation Month   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   8.  9:05 AM - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ORD 26-007b 1a. OrdinanceAccessory Structures SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 26-007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE XIV, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 2, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, SUBDIVISION I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 126-852, REQUIREMENTS, AND SECTION 126-853, FRONT YARDS, TO ALLOW ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN FRONT YARDS EXCEPT ACCESSORY STORAGE STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO FRONT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS; AND DIVISION 3, BUILDING AND AREA REQUIREMENTS, SUBDIVISION I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 126-933, MULTIPLE-FRONTAGE LOTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATEapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   9.  DISCUSSIONS OF DRAFT LEGISLATION   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ORD 26-013a 1a. OrdinanceDISCUSSION ONLY - DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCES 26-004 AND 26-005, SECTION 2, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Supplement 2)approvedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ORD 26-013a 1  OrdinanceDISCUSSION ONLY - DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCES 26-004 AND 26-005, SECTION 2, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Supplement 2)   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4429 1b. Informational ItemDiscussion of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 102, Article II - Below Market Rate Housing (Supplement 2)tabled  Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   10.  FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING    Video/Audio Video/Audio
ORD 26-011d 1a. OrdinanceSpeed Zones FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 26-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA; TO SPECIFY SPEED LIMITS ON PUBLICLY OWNED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 66, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE III, SPEED LIMITS, DIVISION 1, GENERALLY, SECTION 66-121, THIRTY-FIVE MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT, DELETING SECTION 66-122, BRIDGE AT BUELL CREEK; SPEED LIMIT AND RENUMBERING SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ORD 26-013 1b. OrdinanceAmending Ordinance 26-004 & 26-005 ORDINANCE 26-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCES 26-004 AND 26-005, SECTION 2, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Supplement 2)   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   11.  COUNCIL COMMENTSapprovedPass Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4432 1a. Action ItemUpdate on the 2026 Sea Turtle Nesting Season, Coyote Depredation Mitigation Strategies, and Efforts to Improve Understanding of the Sanibel Coyote PopulationapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
       The meeting recessed at 12:19 p.m. and reconvened at 12:53 p.m.   Not available
   12.  DISCUSSION OF FY2027 BUDGET   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4431 1b. Action ItemPotential Stormwater AssessmentapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4431 1b. Action ItemPotential Stormwater AssessmentapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID# 26-4430 1a. Informational ItemCity of Sanibel Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
RES 26-023 1c. ResolutionProposed Operating Millage Rate RESOLUTION 26-023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, ADVISING THE LEE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER OF THE PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE, THE ROLLED-BACK RATE, THE PROPOSED AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE, THE MILLAGE LEVY FOR THE RECREATION CENTER VOTED DEBT SERVICE, AND THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE AT WHICH A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD TO CONSIDER THE TENTATIVE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE FOR TAX (CALENDAR) YEAR 2026 AND TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANIBEL FISCAL YEAR 2027; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION OF SAME; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.adoptedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   13.  OLD BUSINESS   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4433 1b. Action ItemPeriwinkle Way/Causeway Boulevard/Lindgren Boulevard Intersection - Topographic Survey Results and Consideration of an Advisory Referendum on Construction of a RoundaboutapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4434 1c. Informational ItemPresentation by Altumint Regarding the School Zone Speed Detection System Erroneous Speed Reporting and Corrective Actions   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   14.  NEW BUSINESS   Video/Audio Video/Audio
RES 26-020 1a. ResolutionSolid Waste Initial Assessment RESOLUTION 26-020 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND HORTICULTURAL WASTE, IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL CONSTITUTING THE CITY’S 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ANNUAL SPECIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENT TO FUND THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND HORTICULTURAL WASTE AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANIBEL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING MATTERS RELATING TO SUCH ASSESSMENT; SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION AND TO CONFIRM COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENTS THROUGH THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION (i.e., ANNUAL LEE COUNTY TAX BILL); PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATEadoptedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
RES 26-021 1b. ResolutionSolid Waste Rates RESOLUTION 26-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SOLID WASTE RATE STRUCTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; ESTABLISHING SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND HORTICULTURE WASTE RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES; APPROVING A SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FEE; APPROVING A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SURCHARGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.adoptedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4435 1c. Action ItemRequest from Sundial Beach Resort and Spa to consider accommodation to Chapter 30, Article III, Sec 30-63 (13) and Sec. 30-64, for a New Years Eve event to be held at 1451 Middle Gulf Dr.approvedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   15.  CONSENT AGENDA    Video/Audio Video/Audio
       CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION   Video/Audio Video/Audio
       ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS   Video/Audio Video/Audio
RES 26-022 1a. ResolutionPier RESOLUTION 26-022 APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 2026-006 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE FISHING PIER PROJECT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATEadoptedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
       BUSINESS ITEMS   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4436 1b. MinutesAdoption of MinutesadoptedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4437 1c. Action ItemSundial Beach Resort request for thirty-five (35) special event permits in 2027approvedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4438 1d. Action ItemPortable Generators/Bypass PumpsapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4439 1e. Action ItemApproval of Five-Year Extension to Professional Services Agreement with Apex Companies, LLC for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program and Stormwater SystemapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4440 1f. Action ItemAward Vegetation Trimming Services Contracts ProjectapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4441 1g. Action ItemAward Landscape Maintenance ContractsapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4442 1h. Action ItemApprove a contract with Apex Companies LLC (formerly Johnson Engineering LLC) for Engineering Services related to the Sanibel Roads Reconstruction Project in the amount of $1,301,045.83, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contractapprovedPass Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
       Approval of Consent Agenda Business Items 15(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h)approvedPass Not available
   16.  INFORMATIONAL ITEMS   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4447 1a. Informational ItemWater Quality Report from Natural Resources Department   Action details Not available
ID# 26-4444 1b. Informational ItemFinance Department Reports i. Causeway Counts ii. Grants Report   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   17.  GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION   Video/Audio Video/Audio
ID# 26-4445 1a. Action ItemFuture Agenda Items Matrix   Action details Video/Audio Video/Audio
   18.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT   Video/Audio Video/Audio
   19.  CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT   Video/Audio Video/Audio
   20.  PUBLIC COMMENT   Video/Audio Video/Audio
   21.  ADJOURNMENT   Video/Audio Video/Audio