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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 7/16/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: BIG ARTS - 900 Dunlop Road
Set Proposed Millage Rate
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      AS OF 7/15/24 SUPPLEMENT 1: DISCUSSION OF FY25 BUDGET ITEMS16(a) UPDATED TITLE, 16(b) ADDED ATTACHMENTS; OLD BUSINESS ITEM 17(i) ADDED CORRECTED ATTACHMENT   Not available Not available
      PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. __________________________________________________________________________ A COPY OF THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT WWW.MYSANIBEL.COM “The Rules of Civility for Public Participation” as adopted by City Council can be found on the last page of this agenda. Reminder: Please turn all cell phones on to vibrate while in BIG ARTS. __________________________________________________________________________   Not available Not available
   1.  CALL TO ORDER    Not available Not available
   2.  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Councilmember Henshaw)   Not available Not available
   3.  ROLL CALL   Not available Not available
   4.  SET THE AGENDA   Not available Not available
   5.  PRESENTATION(S)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2569 1a. PresentationPresentation of the City of Sanibel’s Judith Ann Zimomra Scholarship Awards: i. Caroline Dillon - daughter of Denise Dillon, Support Services Assistant, Sanibel Recreation Department ii. Analise Gingerich - daughter of Chad Gingerich, Computer Support Specialist, Information Technology, Police Department iii. Colin Menzel - son of Chris Menzel, Tradesworker, Sanibel Recreation Department iv. Kaia Miller - daughter of Andrea Miller, Director, Sanibel Recreation Department   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2570 1b. PresentationRecognition of Kevin Kloesz, Police Aide Supervisor, Sanibel Police Department, as Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2024.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2571 1c. PresentationRecognition of William "Bill" Dalton, Sanibel Chief of Police, for 30-years of dedicated service to the City of Sanibel (Date of Hire: 05/16/1994)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2572 1d. PresentationLee County Electric Cooperative Hurricane Presentation   Not available Not available
   6.  PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT (Chair Grogman)   Not available Not available
   7.  PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS    Not available Not available
   8.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS   Not available Not available
   9.  CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS   Not available Not available
   10.  FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING    Not available Not available
ORD 24-011 1a. OrdinanceInterim Council Member Appointments ORDINANCE 24-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN DETERMINING INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS AND ANY NECESSARY SPECIAL ELECTION FOLLOWING A VACANCY IN ITS MEMBERSHIP BY AMENDING THE CITY’S CHARTER, ARTICLE III, LEGISLATIVE, SECTION 3.07, VACANCIES, FORFEITURE OF OFFICE; FILLING OF VACANCIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR REFERENDUM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
ORD 24-012 1b. OrdinanceFranchise Agreement Repeal FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 24-012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DELETE IN ITS ENTIRETY APPENDIX A, FRANCHISES, ARTICLE IV, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE, AND RENUMBERING SUBSEQUENT ARTICLE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, INCLUDING REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 17-003; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
ORD 24-013 1c. OrdinanceMilestone Inspections FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 24-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS; RENUMBERING ARTICLE VIII, MANDATORY INSPECTION OF AGING CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE BUILDINGS, TO ARTICLE VII; AMENDING SECTION 14-323, INSPECTION, REPORTING, AND REPAIRS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
ORD 24-009b 1d. OrdinanceSchool Speed Zones FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 24-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CHAPTER 66, TRAFFIC, BY BIFURCATING ARTICLE III. SPEED LIMITS, INTO TWO DIVISIONS, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, AND ADDING A NEW DIVISION 2, SCHOOL SPEED ZONES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
   11.  9:10 - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING   Not available Not available
ORD 24-009a 1a. OrdinanceSchool Speed Zones ORDINANCE 24-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CHAPTER 66, TRAFFIC, BY BIFURCATING ARTICLE III. SPEED LIMITS, INTO TWO DIVISIONS, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, AND ADDING A NEW DIVISION 2, SCHOOL SPEED ZONES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Reheard at First Reading)   Not available Not available
ORD 24-010a 1b. OrdinanceBailey's Shopping Center ORDINANCE 24-010 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON FILE AS REFERENCED BY CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE XVI, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION 3, BAILEY’S SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTY, SECTION 126-1473, MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN; DELETING SECTION 126-1474, MASTER VEGETATION PLAN; AMENDING SECTION 126-1475, DENSITY/INTENSITY; AND AMENDING SECTION 126-1477, REQUIRED CONDITIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
   12.  DISCUSSIONS OF DRAFT LEGISLATION   Not available Not available
ORD VII 1a.Discussion on Draft Ebike LegislationOrdinanceE-Bikes and Shared Use Path Speed Limit DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CHAPTER 66, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE V, BICYCLES, MICROMOBILITY DEVICES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND MOPEDS, SECTION 66-165, DRIVING ON A BICYCLE PATH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
   13.  CONSENT AGENDA    Not available Not available
   a.   ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS   Not available Not available
RES 24-038 1  Resolutioni. RESOLUTION 24-038 APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 2024-008 TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PERIWINKLE WAY AND PALM RIDGE ROAD SHARED USE PATH PROJECT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (To appropriate an additional $68,500 for the Periwinkle Way and Palm Ridge Road shared use path project. The funds for this project are being transferred from the Road Impact Fee fund to the Transportation Capital Projects Fund. This amendment increases the fiscal year 2024 budget by $68,500).   Not available Not available
RES 24-039 1  Resolutionii. RESOLUTION 24-039 APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 2024-009 TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDING AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (To budget $360,000 in grant funding for 1) $250,000 from Volunteer Florida to assist with repairs to the City's boat ramp, and 2) $110,000 from the Florida Lighthouse Association to assist with interior rehabilitation of the Sanibel Lighthouse and appropriate $250,000 for the boat ramp repair project. This amendment increases the fiscal year 2024 budget by $360,000).   Not available Not available
   b.   BUSINESS ITEMS   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2573 1  Informational Itemi. Adoption of Minutes - June 4, 2024; June 11, 2024 Joint City Council-Planning Commission Workshop   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2574 1  Action Itemii. Approval of an agreement between the City of Sanibel and Tritaik Consulting for Natural Resources and Environmental Consulting Services and authorize the City Manager to execute same (This does not increase the adopted FY2024 budget.)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2575 1  Action Itemiii. Acceptance of a Florida Wildflower Foundation grant to restore two rain gardens on City Hall grounds in the amount of $2,028 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2576 1  Action Itemiv. Approval of Change Order 1 to Agreement 23-034 authorizing the additional Scope of Work prepared by Humiston & Moore Engineers dated June 6, 2024 in the amount of $86,258.25 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2577 1  Action Itemv. Consideration of awarding a three-year Janitorial Services contract, with the potential for a two-year extension, with Marsden Services, in the amount of $127,671.48 for the first year, $131,502.84 for the second year, and $135,476.28 for the third year, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2578 1  Action Itemvi. Consideration of approving a two-year extension to the current professional services agreement with All Native Garden Center, Nursery & Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services of City Facilities and Public Rights of Way and authorize City Manager to execute same   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2579 1  Action Itemvii. Consideration of approving a two-year extension to the current professional services agreement with Schreyer Enterprises LLC, dba Island Home Service, for Landscape Maintenance Services of City Facilities and Public Rights of Way, and authorize City Manager to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2580 1  Action Itemviii. Consideration of approving a two-year extension to the current professional services agreement with Seahawk Florida Investments LLC, dba Tree West, for Vegetation Trimming Services of City Facilities and Public Rights of Way, and authorize City Manager to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2581 1  Action Itemix. Approval of a letter of support for the Cape Coral Police Department, City of Fort Myers Police Department and Lee County Human and Veteran Services Department for grant (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)) distributions in the total amount of $204,223.00 to be executed by the Mayor (There is no budget impact)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2582 1  Action Itemx. Approval of two grant agreements from the Tourist Development Council (TDC): 1. Beach Park Facility Maintenance (Project 401656) in an amount not to exceed $2,497,374.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute same. (This grant is included in the FY25 draft budget)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2583 1  Action Item2. Beach and Shoreline Erosion Monitoring (Project 401747) in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute same. (This grant is included in the FY25 Draft Budget)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2584 1 Renewal of Sanibel Fire District Agreement Letter with City of Sanibel Recreation DepartmentAction Itemxi. Renewal of Sanibel Fire District Agreement Letter with City of Sanibel Recreation Department and authorize City Manager to execute same   Not available Not available
       CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION   Not available Not available
   14.  INFORMATIONAL ITEMS   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2585 1a. Informational ItemHazard Mitigation Grant Project Updates (Tradewinds, East Rocks)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2586 1b. Informational ItemWater Quality Report from Natural Resources Department   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2587 1c. Informational ItemSanibel Causeway Traffic Counts for June and Fiscal and Calendar Year 2024   Not available Not available
   15.  11:45 A.M. CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATING TO FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) UNION NEGOTIATIONS   Not available Not available
   16.  DISCUSSION OF FY2025 BUDGET   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2588 1a. Informational ItemOpenGov Budget Solution Introduction (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2589 1b. Informational ItemDistribution of the City of Sanibel Fiscal Year 2025 Draft Budget and Supporting Materials (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
RES 24-033 1c. ResolutionProposed Operating Millage Rate RESOLUTION 24-033 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 SEWER VOTED DEBT SERVICE, 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 2024 AND TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANIBEL FISCAL YEAR 2025; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION OF SAME; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
   17.  OLD BUSINESS   Not available Not available
RES 24-019 1a. ResolutionShell Harbor Initial Assessment RESOLUTION 24-019 OF THE SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE SHELL HARBOR AND SANIBEL ESTATES CANAL AREA DREDGING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL; CONSTITUTING THE CITY’S 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ANNUAL SPECIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENT TO FUND THE CANAL DREDGING AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SHELL HARBOR AND SANIBEL ESTATES CANAL AREA DREDGING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; 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 ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION VIA THE ANNUAL LEE COUNTY TAX BILL; PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
RES 24-037 1b. ResolutionFranchise Agreement with WM of Ft. Myers RESOLUTION 24-037 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AWARDING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST, INC. D/B/A/ WM OF FORT MYERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
RES 24-036 1c. ResolutionBuilding Permit & Development Permit Fees RESOLUTION 24-036 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 23-006, 23-007, 23-026, & 23-059 BY EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY REPAIR PERMIT FEES, THE FIRST RE-INSPECTION FEE FOR ALL EMERGENCY REPAIR PERMITS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE FEE; AND ADDING THE DISCOUNT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES CHARGED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION; SAID WAIVERS AND DISCOUNTS TO EXPIRE UPON CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEW, REVISED BUILDING PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEE SCHEDULES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2590 1d. Action ItemPeriwinkle Way & Palm Ridge Road Shared Use Path Project 1. Consider approving a contract with All Star Sports Surfacing, Inc. in the amount of $458,000.00 for the Periwinkle Way & Palm Ridge Road Shared Use Path Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Funds are available for these construction services in the FY2024 adopted budget. 2. Consider approving a proposal from Haley Ward, Inc. to provide for construction administration services in the amount of $10,500.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Funds are available for these construction administration services in the FY2024 adopted budget.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2591 1e. Action ItemConsideration of approving a proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in the amount of $316,374.87 for Hurricane Ian related wastewater force main improvements and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Funding for these services will come from FDEP Middle Gulf Drive Force Main Replacement Grant HA018 project funding.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2592 1f. Action ItemConsideration of approving a proposal from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in the amount of $63,700.00 for Hurricane Ian related Boat Ramp Dock replacement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The City received a $250,000 Volunteer Florida grant to fund the design and construction services for the replacement of the City’s Boat Ramp wood dock structure.   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2593 1g. Informational Item50th Anniversary Update and Review of Proposed Holiday Tree Lighting Event   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2594 1h. Action ItemDesignation of a Council member as the City of Sanibel Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference August 15-17, 2024 and authorize City Manager to execute same   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2595 1i. Action ItemCouncil Liaisons Discussion   Not available Not available
   18.  NEW BUSINESS   Not available Not available
RES 24-034 1a. ResolutionSolid Waste Initial Assessment RESOLUTION 24-034 OF THE SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND HORTICULTURAL WASTE, IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL CONSTITUTING THE CITY’S 2024-2025 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, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; 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 DATE.   Not available Not available
RES 24-035 1b. ResolutionSolid Waste Rates RESOLUTION 24-035 APPROVING A SOLID WASTE RATE STRUCTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; 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.   Not available Not available
   19.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT   Not available Not available
   20.  CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT   Not available Not available
   21.  COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS   Not available Not available
   22.  PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available Not available
   23.  ADJOURNMENT   Not available Not available
      IF A PERSON DECIDES, TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.   Not available Not available
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      HORIZON – UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES   Not available Not available
ID# 24-2596 1  Informational ItemHorizon Upcoming Important Dates   Not available Not available
      “RULES OF CIVILITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION”   Not available Not available
      In recognition that public discourse is essential to the democratic system of government on April 16, 2002, Sanibel City Council adopted a Proclamation embracing civility in public deliberations. These rules were updated February 22, 2007. Therefore, Sanibel City Council sanctioned these rules for public participation while conducting meetings and workshops: 1. Speakers are permitted to deliver his or her comments without interruption. 2. Speakers and debates should focus on issues, not on persons or personalities. 3. Persons are encouraged to participate in the governmental process. 4. To allow time to hear all points of view, speakers are allotted 3 minutes each time they are recognized. 5. Sidebar discussions while others are speaking are not permitted in Council Chambers. These discussions are to be removed from the chamber so as not to be disruptive to those conducting and following Council business. 6. Only the speaker recognized by the Chairperson has the floor. Speakers should raise their hand to be recognized. Speakers should identify themselves fo   Not available Not available