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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 7/30/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: BIG ARTS - 900 Dunlop Road
Regular Meeting
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      AS OF 7/25/25 SUPPLEMENT 2: ADDED INFORMATION TO NEW BUSINESS ITEM 11(B) AND NEW CONSENT BUSINESS ITEM 12(g); AS OF 7/24/25 SUPPLEMENT 1: CORRECTED SCRIVENER'S ERROR (NUMBERING) ON DISCUSSION ITEM 7(d) AND FIRST READING ITEM 8(e); ADDED INFORMATION TO OLD BUSINESS ITEM 10(b) AND ADDED NEW BUSINESS ITEM 11(b)   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 Johnson)   Not available Not available
   3.  ROLL CALL   Not available Not available
   4.  SET THE AGENDA   Not available Not available
   5.  PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS    Not available Not available
   6.  PRESENTATION(S)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3527 1a. PresentationRecognition of Patricia Hotton, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Department, as the Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2025.   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3528 1b. PresentationEmployee Service Awards i. Billy Ray Holden, Tradesworker, Sanibel Recreation Department, 30 Year Service Award (Date of Hire: 7/21/1995)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3529 2c. PresentationProclamation Recognizing July as Parks & Recreation month and July 18, 2025 as Parks and Recreation Professionals Day   Not available Not available
   7.  DISCUSSIONS OF DRAFT LEGISLATION   Not available Not available
ORD 25-014 1a. OrdinanceAlternative Shoreline Stabilization Project Standards DISCUSSION ONLY - DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE ALTERNATIVE SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT STANDARDS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS LIVING SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT AND UPDATING ALL REFERENCES TO THAT TERM, REORGANIZE THE STANDARDS FOR CLARITY, ADD EXAMPLE GRAPHICS, AND ALLOW PROJECTS ON HUMAN-MADE WATER BODIES TO BE PROCESSED ADMINISTRATIVELY; AMENDING SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 90, FEES, ARTICLE II, DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, DIVISION 7, DEVELOPMENT PERMITS IMPLEMENTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, SECTION 90-192, EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES ON NATURAL BODIES OF WATER; ARTICLE IV, PUBLIC HEARINGS, DIVISION 4, CONDITIONAL USES, SECTION 90-407, EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES ON NATURAL BODIES OF WATER; AND CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, CONDITIONAL USE, SECTION 126-99, ALTERNATIVE SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT; ARTICLE VII, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, DIVISION 3, B BAY BEACH ZONE, SECTION 126-312, CONDITIONAL USES AND SECTION 126-314, OTHER REGULATION   Not available Not available
ord 25-015 1b. OrdinanceDeadlines to Re-establish a Non-conforming Use or Structure DISCUSSION ONLY - DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO EXTEND THE DEADLINES TO RE-ESTABLISH A NONCONFORMING USE OR A NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE; AMENDING SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 126, ZONING; ARTICLE V, NONCONFORMANCES, DIVISION 5, STANDARDS FOR BUILDING-BACK (RECONSTRUCTION) OF STRUCTURES SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED BY A NATURAL DISASTER, SECTION 126-212, NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, AND SECTION 126-218, RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF DISCONTINUED OR ABANDONDED USE PROHIBITED; FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS   Not available Not available
ORD 25-016 1c. OrdinancePermitted Uses in D-2 Upland Wetlands Zone DISCUSSION ONLY - DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE D-2 UPLAND WETLANDS ECOLOGICAL ZONE TO PERMIT EXISTING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS TO REMAIN; AMENDING SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 126, ZONING; ARTICLE VII, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, DIVISION 7, D-2 UPLAND WETLANDS ZONE, SECTION 126-391, PERMITTED USES; FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS   Not available Not available
ORD 25-018 1d. OrdinanceInvestment Policy Update DISCUSSION ONLY - DRAFT ORDINANCE 25-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CHAPTER 50, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE VI, CITY OF SANIBEL INVESTMENT POLICY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
   8.  FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING    Not available Not available
ORD 25-014a 1a. OrdinanceAlternative Shoreline Stabilization Project Standards FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 25-014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE ALTERNATIVE SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT STANDARDS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS LIVING SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT AND UPDATING ALL REFERENCES TO THAT TERM, REORGANIZE THE STANDARDS FOR CLARITY, ADD EXAMPLE GRAPHICS, AND ALLOW PROJECTS ON HUMAN-MADE WATER BODIES TO BE PROCESSED ADMINISTRATIVELY; AMENDING SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 90, FEES, ARTICLE II, DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, DIVISION 7, DEVELOPMENT PERMITS IMPLEMENTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, SECTION 90-192, EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES ON NATURAL BODIES OF WATER; ARTICLE IV, PUBLIC HEARINGS, DIVISION 4, CONDITIONAL USES, SECTION 90-407, EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES ON NATURAL BODIES OF WATER; AND CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, CONDITIONAL USE, SECTION 126-99, ALTERNATIVE SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT; ARTICLE VII, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, DIVISION 3, B BAY BEACH ZONE, SECTION 126-312, CONDITIONAL USES AND SECTION 126-314, OTHER REGULATIO   Not available Not available
ORD 25-015a 1b. OrdinanceDeadlines to Re-establish a Nonconforming Use or Structure FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 25-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO EXTEND THE DEADLINES TO RE-ESTABLISH A NONCONFORMING USE OR A NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE; AMENDING SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 126, ZONING; ARTICLE V, NONCONFORMANCES, DIVISION 5, STANDARDS FOR BUILDING-BACK (RECONSTRUCTION) OF STRUCTURES SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED BY A NATURAL DISASTER, SECTION 126-212, NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, AND SECTION 126-218, RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF DISCONTINUED OR ABANDONDED USE PROHIBITED; FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS   Not available Not available
ORD 25-016a 1c. OrdinancePermitted Uses in D-2 Upland Wetlands Zone FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 25-016 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE D-2 UPLAND WETLANDS ECOLOGICAL ZONE TO PERMIT EXISTING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS TO REMAIN; AMENDING SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 126, ZONING; ARTICLE VII, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, DIVISION 7, D-2 UPLAND WETLANDS ZONE, SECTION 126-391, PERMITTED USES; FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS   Not available Not available
ORD 25-017 1d. OrdinanceChapter 66 - Traffic FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 25-017 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 66, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE II, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, DIVISION 1, GENERALLY, SECTION 66-37, PENALTY; PAYMENT OF FINE; REFERRAL TO COUNTY COURT; AND DIVISION 2, BEACH AREA PARKING RESTRICTIONS, SUBDIVISION III, REGULATIONS, SECTION 66-101, PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
ORD 25-018a 1e. OrdinanceInvestment Policy Update FIRST READING - ORDINANCE 25-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CHAPTER 50, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE VI, CITY OF SANIBEL INVESTMENT POLICY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
   9.  12:00 PM - CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATING TO FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) UNION NEGOTIATIONS   Not available Not available
   10.  OLD BUSINESS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3530 1a. Action ItemConsideration of scheduling second regular meetings for October, November and December 2025   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3531 1b. Action ItemSurface Water Management Master Plan Update Following Hurricane Ian (2022) (Draft Stormwater Master Plan) (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
   11.  NEW BUSINESS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3532 1a.Request from The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club to Waive Chapter 30, Article III, Sec. 30-64. - Noise disturbance, for Special Event Permit 26-007Action ItemRequest from The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club to Waive Chapter 30, Article III, Sec. 30-64. - Noise disturbance, for Special Event Permit 26-007   Not available Not available
RES 25-021 1b. ResolutionC-PACE Interlocal Agreement RESOLUTION 25-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL (THE “CITY”), FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (CPACE) PROGRAM WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; APPROVING A LIMITED PURPOSE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT) WITH THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT; UTILIZING VOLUNTARY NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS TO FINANCE QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
   12.  CONSENT AGENDA    Not available Not available
       CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION   Not available Not available
       ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS   Not available Not available
RES 25-028 1a. ResolutionRESOLUTION 25-028 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A COST ALLOCATION PLAN, (ALSO KNOWN AS AN INDIRECT COST PLAN) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OMB 2 CFR PART 200 AND FULL COST PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CENTRAL SERVICE OVERHEAD COSTS TO QUALIFYING GRANTS AND FUNDS; ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR UPDATES TO THE COST ALLOCATION PLAN BE MADE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
RES 25-029 1b. ResolutionRESOLUTION 25-029 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 2025-009 TO ADJUST THE ALLOCATION OF INDIRECT COSTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (To update departmental and fund budgets based on the results of the fiscal year 2024 City of Sanibel Full Cost Allocation Plan prepared by Maguire Associates of Virginia, Inc. This amendment increases revenue to the General fund by $1,157,092 and increases transfers out in the General fund by $19,463. The amendment also increases revenues to the Ballfield Maintenance fund by $37,943 (including $19,463 increase in transfer from the General fund). The total amendment increases the fiscal year 2025 budget by $1,195,035 (due to transfers between funds and intergovernmental revenue sources))   Not available Not available
RES 25-038 1c. ResolutionRESOLUTION 25-038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FORGIVENESS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026, $20,000 CASA MARIPOSA DEBT PAYMENT FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCES, INC., (CHR); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
       BUSINESS ITEMS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3533 1d.Sanibel Community Association request for sixty (60) special event permits in 2026Action ItemSanibel Community Association request for sixty (60) special event permits in 2026   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3534 1e. Action ItemApproval of a $44,825 grant award from the Florida Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry - Hurricane Ian Recovery grant program for native tree planting and corrective pruning at Community Park and Frannie's Preserve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3535 1f. Action ItemApproval of a letter of support for the Cape Coral Police Department and City of Fort Myers Police Department for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) distributions in the total amount of $167,473.00 to be executed by the Mayor (There is no budget impact)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3538 1g.Request from Sanibel Historical Museum & Village for permission to reprint 500 copies of the publication Sanibel’s StoriesAction ItemRequest from Sanibel Historical Museum & Village for permission to reprint 500 copies of the publication Sanibel’s Stories (Supplement 2)   Not available Not available
   13.  INFORMATIONAL ITEMS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3536 1a. Informational ItemDan DeLisi Water Quality Legislative Session Final Report   Not available Not available
   14.  GENERAL CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION   Not available Not available
   15.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT   Not available Not available
   16.  CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT   Not available Not available
   17.  PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available Not available
   18.  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
      IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, TO INCLUDE HEARING IMPAIRMENT, SHOULD CONTACT SCOTTY LYNN KELLY, CITY CLERK, NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS AT (239) 472-3700. FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711.   Not available Not available
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      Prior to requesting the agendas, the website reminds citizens that all e-mail addresses and requests submitted to the City are public information and governed by the applicable Florida Statute.   Not available Not available
      HORIZON – UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3537 1  Informational ItemUpcoming 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