Sanibel, FL

City Council

The Sanibel City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. The main land-use item is Ordinance 26-016, which would allow miniature golf as a conditional use in the GC General Commercial, TCG Town Center General Commercial, and TCL Town Center Limited Commercial districts; it gets a discussion and first reading, with a public hearing set for a later date. The council also holds a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 26-014 changing the Police Pension Board structure, and takes up contracts, fees, and several proclamations.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 26-014 amending the Police Pension Board of Trustees structure (Section 50-92)
• Discussion and first reading of Ordinance 26-016 to allow miniature golf as a conditional use in GC, TCG, and TCL commercial districts
• Consent agenda: $72,500.00 to Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for City Hall public restroom renovation engineering services
• Consent agenda: FDEP grant agreement L0535 for $600,000 for Sanibel Weir Flap Gate modification and installation
• Consent agenda: $179,758.00 to Johnson Engineering, LLC for Hurricane Ian-related wastewater lift station rehabilitation

Vegetation Committee

The Sanibel Vegetation Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM in MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. The main action item is approval of the committee's proposed 2027 meeting dates; the committee will also adopt its September 3, 2026 minutes. The agenda includes a University of Florida presentation on Florida-friendly gardening and discussion of upcoming newspaper articles on native plants, tropical milkweed, and invasive species. Much of the agenda is routine: roll call, public comment, and reports.

• Approval of the 2027 Vegetation Committee meeting dates (proposed schedule attached)
• Adoption of the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Sheryl Van der Heiden, University of Florida: 'Gardening on Mars, a Florida Friendly Survival Guide'
• Planned newspaper articles: October 'Love Where You Live, Go Native' and 'Florida Native Plants'; November 'Pretty Poison: The Hidden Dangers of Tropical Milkweed' and 'What is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and How to Use it?'
• December articles: 'What's Up Doc? The Invasive Carrottwood in Southwest Florida Ecosystems' and 'Scaevola, the Good or the Bad?'; possible January articles also to be discussed

City Council

The City Council will conduct a final budget hearing and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Final Budget. The meeting includes votes to adopt final millage rates and the final budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

• Final Budget Hearing and discussion
• Adopting final millage rates (Resolution 26-042)
• Adopting final budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 (Resolution 26-043)
• Establishing committed fund balances for emergency and operational reserves (Resolution 26-044)

Planning Commission

The Sanibel Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance for a boat lift at 526 North Yachtsman Drive, a conditional use permit and floor-area-ratio variance for FISH of SanCap at 2422 Periwinkle Way, and a resolution recommending an ordinance to allow miniature golf as a conditional use in the GC district. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the Below Market Rate Housing code. The agenda includes consent items and public comment periods.

• Variance for waterward extension greater than 15 feet for new boat lift at 526 North Yachtsman Drive (PL20260031)
• Conditional Use Permit for institutional use (FISH of SanCap) at 2422 Periwinkle Way (PL20260037)
• Variance to allow 16.72% floor area ratio (limit 12%) for institutional use at 2422 Periwinkle Way (PL20260038)
• Resolution recommending ordinance to allow miniature golf as conditional use in GC General Commercial district
• Discussion of amendments to Land Development Code Chapter 102 on Below Market Rate Housing

Code Enforcement Hearing

The Sanibel Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing on one case involving William Olszewski at 1679 Serenity Ln. The property is alleged to be in violation of LDC Section 126-1076 for renting without a City of Sanibel Business Tax Receipt and for resort housing stays of less than 28 consecutive days. The board will hear the case and may take action.

• Case CRENT202600021 against William Olszewski
• Alleged violation: renting without Business Tax Receipt
• Alleged violation: resort housing under 28 days
• Location: 1679 Serenity Ln.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt July meeting minutes, and hear updates from the August 18 City Council meeting and budget workshop, including discussion of outdoor recreation amenities versus attractions and recreation budget challenges, capital budget, seasonal hours, and fees. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment periods and committee reports also scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on City Council item 12.(e): identifying opportunities for outdoor recreational amenities and defining 'amenities' vs 'attractions'
• Update on City Council Budget Workshop item 5.(a.): Recreation Budget (challenges, capital budget, seasonal hours expansion, fees)
• Recreation membership, revenue, and Sanibel School enrollment reports

Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee

The Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee is meeting to review the final results of the Sanibel Plan Family Survey and school survey results, discuss the revised future schedule of topics, and consider the Sanibel Vision Statement. The committee will also review the format for an upcoming community engagement workshop scheduled for September 24, 2026, at the Community House. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no new ordinances or contracts on the table.

• Review of Sanibel Plan Family Survey - Final Results Report
• Review of School Survey Results
• Discussion of Sanibel Vision Statement
• Review of upcoming workshop format - September 24, 2026, 5:30-7:30 PM, Community House
• Adoption of July 15, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Sanibel City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the police pension board structure, discuss a draft of the same ordinance, and consider several resolutions including a sewer rate increase, a roundabout advisory referendum, and a city council election. The agenda also includes multiple consent items with contracts and grants, and discussions on post-disaster allowances and other old business.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-014 amending Police Pension Board Structure
• Resolution 26-041 confirming Sanibel Sewer System rate increase
• Resolution 26-026 calling advisory referendum on roundabout at Periwinkle Way, Causeway Blvd, Lindgren Blvd
• Resolution 26-035 calling for city council election
• Consent: Dune Walkover project award to Stokes Marine, Inc. for $1,308,087.78 plus $130,000 contingency

City Council

The Sanibel City Council is holding its first public hearing on the tentative Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The council will hear a presentation from the Deputy City Manager/CFO and consider resolutions to adopt tentative millage rates and the tentative budget, setting a date for the final hearing. Public comment will be taken.

• Resolution 26-038: Adopting tentative operating and voted debt service millage rates for tax year 2026
• Resolution 26-039: Adopting tentative FY 2027 budget and setting final public hearing
• Tentative FY 2027 Operating & Capital Budget presentation by Deputy City Manager/CFO Steve C. Chaipel
• Public comment period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two variance applications. These include a request for redevelopment setbacks at 1528 San Carlos Bay Drive and a waterward extension for a boat lift at 526 North Yachtsman Drive.

• Variance request for redevelopment of a single-family residence at 1528 San Carlos Bay Drive
• Variance request for a waterward extension for a new boat lift at 526 North Yachtsman Drive
• Adoption of August 25, 2026, meeting minutes

Vegetation Committee

The Vegetation Committee will discuss tropical milkweed and the USDA Hardiness Zone during old business. The meeting also includes a review of the guest speaker schedule for upcoming presentations.

• Discussion of Tropical Milkweed
• Discussion of USDA Hardiness Zone
• Review of Vegetation Committee Articles
• Guest speaker schedule review

Vegetation Committee

The Vegetation Committee will hold a routine meeting at MacKenzie Hall with only procedural items on the agenda, including a call to order, public comment, old/new business, and reports. No decisions or discussions on vegetation-related matters are listed.

Joint City Council / Planning Commission

The joint City Council and Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 102, Article II, which governs Below Market Rate Housing. The agenda includes a review of the draft Ordinance 26-013, which was adopted on July 21, 2026, along with responses to pre-workshop questions and a proposal for a simplified version of the chapter. Public comments received as of August 20, 2026, will also be reviewed.

• Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 102, Article II - Below Market Rate Housing
• Review of Ordinance 26-013 - Draft - From 7-21-26 City Council Meeting
• Review of Klein Hornig Responses to Pre-Workshop Questions
• Review of CHR's Proposal for Simplified Chapter 102-102
• Review of Public Comments as of 08/20/26

Planning Commission

The Sanibel Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications for the property at 1015 Periwinkle Way, including a change of use from automotive repair to a convenience store. The commission will also consider a variance for a dock and boat lift at 784 Limpet Drive. These are the only substantive items on the agenda, alongside standard procedural reports.

• Conditional Use Permit to change use from automotive repair to convenience store at 1015 Periwinkle Way (App. PL20250007)
• Waiver for commercial vegetation buffers and landscaping at 1015 Periwinkle Way (App. PL20250008)
• Waiver to increase ingress/egress driveways at 1015 Periwinkle Way (App. PL20250009)
• Variance for reduced setback for a dock and boat lift at 784 Limpet Drive (App. PL20260027)

The Sanibel Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit and two waivers to convert the former Chevron gas station at 1015 Periwinkle Way into a convenience store, with conditions including a ban on formula retail branding and a requirement for bicycle parking. The commission also unanimously denied a variance for a dock at 784 Limpet Drive that was built 1.1 feet closer to the property line than allowed, as staff found six of seven variance standards unmet. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and reports.

• Approved Resolution 26-19 for Applications PL20250007, PL20250008, PL20250009 (7-0)
• Granted conditional use permit for convenience store at 1015 Periwinkle Way (7-0)
• Approved landscape buffer waiver for 1015 Periwinkle Way (7-0)
• Approved driveway waiver for two Bailey Road driveways (7-0)
• Added condition prohibiting formula retail branding for convenience store (7-0)
• Added condition requiring bicycle parking for at least five bicycles (7-0)
• Denied Resolution 26-20 for dock variance at 784 Limpet Drive (7-0)

Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee

The Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review draft deliverables for the city's transportation master plan, including a public information plan, a traffic report technical memo, and a recommended prioritized project list. The committee will also recap a public workshop held on June 25, 2026, and consider adopting minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Recap of June 25, 2026 public workshop
• Review of draft Public Information Plan
• Review of DRAFT Traffic Report (Technical Memo) and appendices
• Review of DRAFT Recommended Prioritized Project List
• Adoption of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Sanibel City Council is holding a public hearing to re-impose the annual solid waste assessment for fiscal year 2026-27 and will consider setting a public hearing for a new stormwater assessment district. The council will also vote on a second reading of a speed limit ordinance, consider forgiving debt for a senior housing project, and discuss calling an advisory referendum on a roundabout. Several other items include appointments, grants, and consent agenda approvals.

• Public hearing on annual solid waste assessment (Resolution 26-031) for FY 2026-27
• Resolution 26-030 to set public hearing for establishing a stormwater assessment district
• Second reading of Ordinance 26-011 to specify speed limits on public roadways
• Resolution 26-025 to forgive debt owed by Community Housing Resources for Casa Mariposa senior housing
• Resolution 26-026 to call advisory referendum on roundabout at Periwinkle Way, Causeway Blvd, and Lindgren Blvd

The City Council tabled a resolution to establish a stormwater assessment district, directing staff to further analyze tiered rates and credit frameworks. Council also unanimously approved an ordinance lowering speed limits in specific areas and directed the City Manager to amend the city's contract with Flock Safety to ensure the city retains ownership of all recorded data. Additionally, the Council appointed four members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and approved various consent items, including $2.16 million in beach-related grant agreements.

• Tabled stormwater assessment resolution (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-011 lowering speed limits in Beach View and Periwinkle Way (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-031 for annual solid waste assessment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-032 for solid waste equalization (5-0)
• Directed staff to amend Flock Safety contract for city data ownership (5-0)
• Appointed four members to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved $2.11M grant for beach park maintenance (5-0)
• Approved no-passing zone conversions for seven road segments (5-0)

City Council

The Sanibel City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed operating and capital budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget
• Budget Workshop Presentation
• Public comment period

The City Council held a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2027, reaching consensus on several items but making no final adoptions. Council agreed to include a 5 percent general employee wage increase, maintain the preliminary 2.5000 operating millage, and support Option 2 for expanded recreation center hours (including Sundays) subject to staffing. They also agreed in principle to include the Town Center planning effort and coyote study in the working budget, with scopes and costs to be refined. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion workshop.

• Consensus to include 5% general employee wage increase in FY2027 budget
• Consensus to maintain preliminary 2.5000 operating millage
• Consensus to support Option 2 recreation center hours expansion (incl. Sundays), subject to aquatics staffing
• Consensus to include Town Center planning effort and coyote study in working budget, pending scope refinement
• No formal votes taken; all items are workshop consensus, not final adoptions

Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund

The Sanibel Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund board meets to approve prior meeting minutes, review investment reports from Burgess Chambers and VOYA, and consider the FY2027 pension budget. The agenda is largely routine oversight of the pension fund's finances and administration.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Investment report from Burgess Chambers for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• VOYA Investment Management quarterly report (informational)
• Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the police pension fund
• Next meeting set for November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM

General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees

The General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees is meeting to review the quarterly investment report from Burgess Chambers and Associates, discuss the Investment Policy Statement, and receive an informational report from Richmond Capital Management. The board will also consider a cash flow analysis from the Deputy City Manager/CFO and approve the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on pension fund oversight.

• Investment Report Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 by Burgess Chambers and Associates, Inc.
• Investment Policy Statement Discussion
• Richmond Capital Management Quarterly Report (Informational)
• Cash flow analysis prepared by Steve C. Chaipel, Deputy City Manager/CFO
• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Sanibel Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program as old business, along with routine items such as adopting minutes and receiving planning department reports. The agenda includes public comment periods and reports on permits and projects. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the TDR discussion is the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program
• Adoption of minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
• Planning Permit Review Report for July 2026
• Planning Projects report
• Plan Application Status Report

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to forward a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) framework to City Council with a recommendation to proceed. The framework is limited to the Resort Housing District and would require amendments to the Sanibel Plan and Land Development Code, with transfers processed through a conditional use permit and approved by voter referendum. Commissioners Welch and Schopp voted in opposition, and Chair Nichols was excused.

• Forwarded TDR framework to City Council with recommendation to proceed (4-2)
• Adopted July 28, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Chair Paul Nichols from meeting

Historical Preservation Committee

The Historical Preservation Committee will discuss updates regarding the National Register of Historic Places and the Local Historic Register. The body will also consider a donation of a 1963 concrete header from the draw bridge.

• Update on Sanibel Lighthouse Registration Form for National Register of Historic Places
• Update on Local Historic Register nominations for Sanibel Lighthouse, Sanibel Cemetery, and Wulfert Cemetery
• Discussion of 1963 Concrete Header for the Bridge Tender of the Draw Bridge artifact donation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow placement of fill exceeding 20% of the parcel at 499 Leather Fern Place, located in the Interior Wetlands Conservation District. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including adoption of the June 23, 2026 minutes and receive reports on the 2025 Residential Land Use Inventory, permit activity for June 2026, and an update from the Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee.

• Public hearing on variance PL20260018 for fill at 499 Leather Fern Place in Interior Wetlands Conservation District
• Consent agenda: adoption of June 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• Report on 2025 Residential Land Use Inventory
• Permit review report for June 2026 (permits applied 06.01.26–06.30.26)
• Report from Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee

The Commission approved a variance (Application PL20260018) allowing a swimming pool and deck at 499 Leather Fern Place, exceeding the 20% fill limit in the Interior Wetlands Conservation District. The approval included three conditions, but the requirement to remove existing shell pathways was struck, and coverage calculations were updated to account for the pathways. The motion carried 6-0.

• Approved variance PL20260018 for pool at 499 Leather Fern Place (6-0)
• Modified Condition 1 to update coverage calculations including shell pathways
• Struck Condition 2 requirement to remove shell pathways and replant with native vegetation
• Adopted June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Vice Chair Steiner from meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Sanibel City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 26-007 to update accessory‑structure regulations. It will also conduct a first reading of Ordinance 26-011 to set 35 mph speed limits on city roadways. The meeting includes discussion of draft housing legislation and a review of the FY2027 budget, featuring the proposed operating millage rate. Additional actions involve approving a $1,301,045.83 engineering contract for the Sanibel Roads Reconstruction project.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 26-007 amending accessory‑structure and front‑yard requirements
• First reading of Ordinance 26-011 to establish 35 mph speed limits on publicly owned roadways
• Discussion of draft ordinances (26-004, 26-005) related to the Community Housing & Resources Riverview II project
• Resolution 26-023 proposing the operating millage rate, rolled‑back rate, and aggregate rate for FY2027 and scheduling a public hearing
• Approval of a $1,301,045.83 contract with Apex Companies LLC for engineering services on the Sanibel Roads Reconstruction project

The City Council approved a proposed operating millage rate of 2.5 mills for FY2027, set the aggregate rate at 2.6 mills, and approved a total budget of $187,087,616. Council also voted to proceed with a stormwater assessment process and to place an advisory referendum on a roundabout on the March 2027 ballot. Changes to affordable housing ordinances were tabled pending a joint workshop with the Planning Commission. The council also approved a solid waste rate increase and a New Year's Eve event accommodation for Sundial Beach Resort.

• Approved Resolution 26-023 setting proposed millage at 2.5 mills and aggregate at 2.6 mills (unanimous)
• Approved motion to proceed with stormwater assessment process, return with formal resolution Aug 18 (unanimous)
• Tabled amendments to Ordinances 26-004/26-005 and Section 102-102, scheduled joint workshop with Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved motion to place advisory roundabout referendum on March 2027 ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-020 initiating solid waste assessment process (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-021 approving solid waste rate structure for FY2026-27 (unanimous)
• Approved Sundial Beach Resort New Year's Eve event accommodation until 12:30 AM (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-007 allowing accessory structures in front yards (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the ranking of recreational amenities and the definition of amenities versus attractions. The body will also review reports on recreation revenue and membership sales.

• Recreational Amenities Ranking Sheet
• Definition of Recreation Amenities vs. Attractions
• Recreation Revenue report
• Recreation Memberships report
• Non-Resident Membership Sales FY25 vs. FY26 report

Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee

The Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee is meeting to review public engagement results and the city's vision statement. The committee will discuss proposed amendments regarding the Peril of Flood and private property rights. The meeting also includes planning for upcoming virtual and public workshops.

• Ordinance 22-02: Peril of Flood Plan Amendments
• Ordinance 22-003: Private Property Rights requirement
• Review of June 3, 2026, public workshop results
• Discussion of July 23, 2026, virtual workshop and August 20, 2026, public workshop
• Review of Sanibel School Survey preliminary results

Capital Improvements Review Sub-Committee

The Capital Improvements Review Sub-Committee will discuss the Capital Improvement Element of The Sanibel Plan. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Five-Year Plan and Project Status Report.

• Review of CIP Code Section 82-281
• Review of Capital Improvement Five-Year Plan and Project Status Report
• Discussion of FY 27 Online Budget Book

Vegetation Committee

El comité discutirá y revisará artículos educativos sobre las especies invasoras Java Plum y Carrotwood, y considerará actualizaciones a los materiales educativos existentes. Se presentarán informes del Enlace de Recursos Naturales y del Presidente.

• Revisar artículo educativo sobre Java Plum (invasivo)
• Revisar artículo educativo sobre Carrotwood (invasivo)
• Revisión del comité de artículos educativos existentes
• Informe del Enlace de Recursos Naturales
• Informe del Presidente

The Sanibel Vegetation Committee adopted its May 7, 2026 meeting minutes and spent most of the meeting discussing updates to its education articles. Members agreed to divide existing articles among themselves for review, to add two photographs and a plant list to an unpublished beach planting article, and Chair Wyskowski volunteered to write an article about planting zones. Staff reported the Causeway planting project is scheduled to begin July 6 and take about three to four weeks, and that the fertilizer blackout period runs July 1 through September 30. The next meeting is Thursday, September 3, 2026 at MacKenzie Hall.

• Adopted the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to divide existing education articles among committee members for review
• Agreed to include two photographs and a list of plants in the beach planting article
• Chair Wyskowski volunteered to write an article on planting zones
• Next meeting set for Thursday, September 3, 2026 at MacKenzie Hall

Planning Commission

La Planning Commission llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de variaciones para permitir elevadores de botes y muelles que exceden los límites estándar de extensión hacia el agua y los requisitos de retiro. También considerarán la adopción de las actas del 9 de junio y recibirán informes.

• Variación para elevador de botes con extensión hacia el agua de más de 15 pies y profundidad de menos de 3 pies en 5270 Indian Court (Gaetta Partners LP).
• Variación para muelle/elevador de botes con extensión hacia el agua de más de 15 pies y reducción del retiro lateral en 2544 Harbour Lane (Herbert and Rhonda Lord).
• Adopción de las actas de la reunión del 9 de junio de 2026.

The Planning Commission approved two separate applications for dock and boat lift variances to allow extensions beyond standard limits. Both decisions were passed unanimously by the present commissioners.

• Approved boat lift extension and water depth variance at 5270 Indian Court (6-0)
• Approved boat lift extension and side yard setback variance at 2544 Harbour Lane (6-0)
• Adopted June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Parques y Recreación escuchará una presentación de la Directora de Planificación, Paula McMichael, sobre el uso del suelo y el Código de Sanibel, seguida de una discusión sobre las instalaciones recreativas. También considerarán la agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y revisarán elementos como la recomendación del CIP a 5 años y los resultados de la encuesta del parque para perros.

• Presentación sobre el uso del suelo y el Código de Sanibel por la Directora de Planificación, Paula McMichael
• Discusión sobre instalaciones recreativas
• Resultados y análisis de la encuesta del parque para perros
• Recomendación del CIP a 5 años
• Correspondencia por correo electrónico de King Fisher Realty

The Committee received a presentation on permitted and conditional land uses for outdoor recreation amenities to inform future recommendations to City Council. Members discussed the distinction between community amenities and tourist attractions, and reviewed potential sites and funding for a dog park.

• Adopted May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Excused absent Committee Member Dorothy Plumb

Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee

El Comité Directivo de Actualización del Plan de Sanibel considerará el Elemento de Uso Futuro del Suelo, un componente clave del plan integral de la ciudad. También revisarán un cronograma revisado de temas, discutirán la Declaración de Visión de Sanibel y planificarán un taller público virtual y una encuesta en línea para las familias. La reunión incluye la adopción de las actas anteriores y períodos de comentarios públicos.

• Discusión del Elemento de Uso Futuro del Suelo
• Cronograma Futuro Revisado de Temas
• Discusión de la Declaración de Visión de Sanibel
• Próximo taller público virtual y encuesta en línea para familias
• Adopción de las actas de la reunión del 20 de mayo de 2025

The Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee met and discussed the Future Land Use Element, including population projections, workforce housing incentives, and potential policy additions. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the committee excused an absent member, adopted prior minutes, and reviewed schedules and survey updates.

• Excused Vice Chair Eric Pfeifer from the meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the May 20, 2025, meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Council

El concejo llevará a cabo una segunda lectura y audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 26-012, que regula el drenaje de piscinas/spas y descargas ilícitas. Discutirán y tomarán primera lectura de un proyecto de ordenanza que permite estructuras accesorias en patios delanteros, y discutirán cambios propuestos en las zonas de velocidad en las vías de la ciudad. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la adjudicación de un contrato por $143,120.66 para reparaciones temporales del muelle de pesca.

• Audiencia pública sobre ordenanza de desagüe (drenaje de piscinas/spas, descargas ilícitas)
• Discusión y primera lectura de estructuras accesorias en patios delanteros
• Discusión de ordenanza de zonas de velocidad en vías públicas
• Agenda de consentimiento: adjudicación de reparaciones temporales del muelle de pesca a Stokes Marine por $118,120.66 más contingencia de $25,000 (total $143,120.66)
• Agenda de consentimiento: aprobar Enmienda #2 al acuerdo de subvención con FDEP para reparaciones del estanque de efluentes en Pond Apple Park

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 26-012 regarding the unlawful draining of pools and spas. Council also voted to advance a draft ordinance on accessory structure setbacks to first reading. Discussions continued on a draft ordinance to codify island-wide speed limits.

• Approved Ordinance 26-012 regarding unlawful draining of pools and spas (unanimous)
• Advanced Draft Ordinance 26-007 on accessory structure setbacks to first reading (unanimous)
• Reached 3-2 consensus to retain 35 mph limit on West Periwinkle Way (Causeway Blvd to Tarpon Bay Rd)
• Reached consensus to set East Periwinkle Way (Skiff Place to Lighthouse Beach Park) at 30 mph
• Reached consensus to set East Periwinkle Way (Causeway Blvd to Skiff Place) at 25 mph
• Reached consensus to reduce Birdie View Point and Parview Drive from 30 mph to 25 mph