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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road
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      AS OF 1/9/26 SUPPLEMENT 1: ADDED INFORMATION TO OLD BUSINESS ITEMS 12(a), 12(b); ADDED NEW OLD BUSINESS ITEM 12(e), RELETTERED REMAINING, AND ADDED ITEM 12(k)   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 MacKenzie Hall. __________________________________________________________________________   Not available Not available
   1.  CALL TO ORDER    Not available Not available
   2.  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Vice Mayor Smith)   Not available Not available
   3.  ROLL CALL   Not available Not available
   4.  SET THE AGENDA   Not available Not available
   5.  PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT (Commissioner Schopp)   Not available Not available
   6.  PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS    Not available Not available
   7.  PRESENTATION(S)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3936 1a. PresentationArbor Day Proclamation   Not available Not available
   8.  9:05 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING   Not available Not available
RES 25-069a 1a. ResolutionRescheduled Assessment Against 4560 Waters Edge - Case 2025-1640 RESOLUTION 25-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST 4560 WATERS EDGE LANE, STRAP NO.: 20-46-22-T4-00008.0150, TO RECOVER THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
   9.  9:05 A.M. - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING   Not available Not available
ORD 25-019e 2a. OrdinanceElectrical and Mechanical Equipment Second Reading - ORDINANCE 25-019 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 78, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 78-1, RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS; AND CHAPTER 126 ZONING, ARTICLE XIV, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 2, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION V, ACCESSORY STAIRS AND PLATFORMS TO ELEVATE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, A NEW SECTION 126-921, ACCESSORY STAIRS AND PLATFORMS TO ELEVATE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT; RENAMING DIVISION 16, ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATORS AND HVAC TO ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT; AND AMENDING SECTION 126-1307, STANDARDS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
ORD 25-022e 1b. OrdinanceExpediting Review of Waiver Applications Second Reading - ORDINANCE 25-022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 82, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III, PLANNING COMMISSION, DIVISION 3, SPECIFIC AUTHORITY, SUBDIVISION XIII, WAIVERS TO LAWFULLY EXISTING NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE GENERAL, TOWN CENTER GENERAL, AND TOWN CENTER LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 82-351, AUTHORIZATION, SUBSECTION (b), EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE AS STATED IN ORDINANCE 24-018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
ORD 25-023e 1c. OrdinanceConditional Uses - Aid Hurricane Recovery Second Reading - ORDINANCE 25-023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 82, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III, PLANNING COMMISSION, DIVISION 3, SPECIFIC AUTHORITY, SUBDIVISION V, CONDITIONAL USES, SECTION 82-201, AUTHORIZATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
ORD 25-024e 1d. OrdinanceWaive Long-form Development Permit for Certain Applications Second Reading - ORDINANCE 25-024 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, DIVISION 2, PROCEDURE, SUBDIVISION III, LONG-FORM, SECTION 82-421, SUBSECTION (b), EXTENIDNG THE EXPIRATION DATE AS STATED IN ORDINANCE 24-017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
ORD 25-025e 1e. OrdinanceClarification of Optional Police Pension Contribution and Benefit Second Reading - ORDINANCE 25-025 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CHAPTER 50, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE III, POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT, DIVISION 2, PENSION PLAN, SUBDIVISION XV, FUNDING, SECTION 50-441, PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
   10.  9:10 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING   Not available Not available
RES 26-001 1a. ResolutionSanibel Harbours Dredge Assessment - Uniform Method of Collection RESOLUTION 26-001 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SANIBEL HARBOURS INLET DREDGING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES; STATING THE NEED FOR THE LEVY; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE LEVY; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
RES 26-004 1b. ResolutionIntent to Establish Stormwater Assessment RESOLUTION 26-004 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 197.3632(3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES; STATING THE NEED FOR THE LEVY; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE LEVY; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
   11.  COMMITTEES BOARDS COMMISSION   Not available Not available
RES 26-002 1a. ResolutionAppointing Members to Planning Commission RESOLUTION 26-002 APPOINTING THREE MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF SANIBEL PLANNING COMMISSION TO THREE-YEAR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 13, 2026, THROUGH MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 15, 2029; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Applicants listed alphabetically by last name)   Not available Not available
   12.  OLD BUSINESS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3937 1a. Informational ItemEast Periwinkle Bridge (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3938 1b. Informational ItemSanibel Island Roadway Speed Study (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3939 1c. Informational ItemSanibel Fishing Pier (Information to be provided in a supplemental agenda)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3944 1d. Action ItemRequest from Community Housing & Resources (CHR) for Support of a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) Project   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3967 1e. Action ItemRequest from Community Housing and Resources (CHR) to hold ‘Full Moon’ Fundraiser Event with beach campfire at Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive on February 1, 2026 (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3940 1f. Action ItemCode Enforcement: Short-Term Rental Enforcement   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3941 1g. Informational ItemWater Quality Report from Natural Resources Department   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3942 1h. Action ItemSubrecipient Agreement with Lee County and the City of Sanibel for CDBG-DR Funding for Police Building Construction   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3943 1i. Action ItemFlorida Legislative Session 2026 (Information to be provided in a supplemental agenda)   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3945 1j. Action ItemAcceptance of a grant from Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Periwinkle Way/Causeway Boulevard Intersection Study   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3968 1k. Action ItemApproval of Letter from City Council to Federal Delegation Opposing Expanding Offshore Drilling and Letter to Lee County Board of County Commissioners Regarding Results of Sanibel Causeway Feasibility Study (Supplement 1)   Not available Not available
   13.  CONSENT AGENDA    Not available Not available
       CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION   Not available Not available
       ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS   Not available Not available
RES 26-005 1a. ResolutionBeach Club Day Passes RESOLUTION 26-005 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-014, WHICH AMENDED RESOLUTION 24-043, WHICH ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR BEACH CLUB DAY PASSES, BY EXTENDING THE AUTHORIZATION TO JULY 31, 2026, AND AMENDING SECTION 2, CONDITION 6, REGARDING THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF BEACH CLUB DAY PASSES OFFERED FOR SALE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE   Not available Not available
       BUSINESS ITEMS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3946 1b. MinutesAdoption of Minutes   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3947 1c. MinutesAdoption of the corrected October 21, 2025 Minutes   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3948 1d. Action ItemReplacement of City Hall Finance & IT Wing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC): Consider awarding a contract for replacement of City Hall Finance & IT Wing HVAC system to Jacaranda Air Const, Inc. in the amount of $200,104.30 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3949 1e. Action ItemRequest from Community Housing & Resources (CHR) for an audit extension   Not available Not available
   14.  INFORMATIONAL ITEMS   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3950 1a. Informational ItemHazard Mitigation Grant Program - Tradewinds   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3951 1b. Informational ItemFinance Department Reports i. Causeway Counts ii. Grants Report   Not available Not available
   15.  GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION   Not available Not available
ID# 25-3952 1a. Informational ItemFuture Agenda Items   Not available Not available
   16.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT   Not available Not available
   17.  CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT   Not available Not available
   18.  PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available Not available
   19.  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# 25-3953 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