Sanibel, FL

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow miniature golf in general commercial zoning districts. The body will also discuss draft legislation regarding below-market rate housing and e-bike registration permits.

• Second reading of Ordinance 26-016 to allow miniature golf as a conditional use
• Proposed $76,890 contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers for Lighthouse Maintenance Building Replacement
• Purchase of a LeeBoy 685D motor grader for $269,493.30
• Budget amendment 2027-001 to roll forward $5,619,839 in projects
• Resolution 26-052 for temporary construction material storage at 3101 Island Inn Road

General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees

The General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees will review quarterly investment reports and cash flow analyses for FY 2026 and FY 2027. The board will also elect a Chair and Secretary and consider a 2027 meeting schedule.

• Resolution 26-036 Ratifying Employee Elected Board Members
• Investment Report Quarter Ending 09/30/2026 by Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc.
• Cash flow analysis for FY 2026 (Unaudited Actual and Budgeted) and FY 2027 (Budgeted and Projected)
• Fiscal Year Cost of Living Adjustments for Retirees (Informational)
• Payment of $1,027.56 to Burgess Chambers & Associates, Inc. for August meeting travel

Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund

The Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund will discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget and the 2027 meeting schedule. The board will also review investment reports and consider a legal services agreement.

• Ordinance 26-014 regarding terms and composition
• Resolution 26-037 appointing and ratifying board membership
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Professional Legal Services Agreement with Lorium Legal
• Investment Report for quarter ending September 30, 2026

Historical Preservation Committee

The Historical Preservation Committee will meet to discuss updates to the National Register of Historic Places for the Sanibel Lighthouse and the Wulfert Cemetery nomination. The committee will also consider a proposed meeting schedule for 2027.

• Sanibel Lighthouse National Register of Historic Places update
• Wulfert Cemetery nomination update
• Proposed 2027 Meeting Schedule

Vegetation Committee

The Vegetation Committee will meet to discuss scheduling for 2027 meetings and guest speakers. The body will also plan for the 2027 Arbor Day event and the 2026-2027 Native Plant Walk.

• Presentation by Vice Mayor Henshaw on Roots & Resilience
• 2027 Vegetation Committee Meeting Schedule
• 2026-2027 Native Plant Walk Schedule
• 2027 Arbor Day Event Planning

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updating land development regulations regarding commercial zoning and equipment standards. The body is considering recommendations for City Council to amend the Code of Ordinances.

• Discussion on allowing retail wine shops with on-premises consumption as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts
• Proposed expansion of administrative waivers for impermeable coverage and vegetation removal for HVAC, generators, and solar components
• Approval of the 2027 Planning Commission schedule

Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee

The Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee will meet to review several technical memos and a draft final report. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2026.

• Review of Draft Final Report 10-21-2026
• Review of Baseline Measures Technical Memo
• Review of Plans and Policies Review Technical Memo
• Review of Project and Program Prioritization Methodology Technical Memo
• Review of Project and Program Recommendations Technical Memo

Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee

The Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee will discuss the Sanibel Vision Statement and review community engagement from September and October workshops. The committee is also reviewing proposed amendments to Section 3.1 regarding safety.

• Review of proposed amendments to Section 3.1 (Safety)
• Discussion of the Sanibel Vision Statement
• Recap of community engagement workshops from September 24 and October 8, 2026
• Review of Ordinance 22-002 regarding Peril of Flood

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review updates on beach parks and shared use path projects. The body will also discuss bike safety education and evaluate historical data and survey results regarding a potential dog park.

• Update on Beach Parks & Shared Use Path Projects and Funding
• Update on E Bike PSA and Slow Down Sanibel campaigns
• Discussion of dog park funding and site recommendations
• Adoption of the 2027 Meeting Schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed amendments to the Land Development Code. The body is also considering a redevelopment application for a property in the Resort Housing District.

• Redevelopment application for Waterside Inn at 3033 West Gulf Drive
• Proposed extension to December 31, 2027, for development permit applications
• Proposed extension to December 31, 2027, for waivers to nonconforming structures in specific districts
• Proposed deadline extension for reestablishing nonconforming uses destroyed by Hurricane Ian
• Proposed amendments to below market rate housing regulations

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

The Sanibel Planning Commission approved a variance and conditional use permit for the FISH of SanCap institutional facility at 2422 Periwinkle Way, and recommended that City Council adopt an ordinance allowing miniature golf as a conditional use in general commercial districts. The Commission also reviewed proposed amendments to below-market-rate housing regulations and a dock variance.

• Adopted Resolution 26-021 approving a waterward dock extension variance at 526 North Yachtsman Drive (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-24 approving a floor area ratio variance (16.72%) for FISH of SanCap at 2422 Periwinkle Way (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 26-23 approving a conditional use permit for institutional use by FISH of SanCap at 2422 Periwinkle Way (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 26-22 recommending City Council permit miniature golf in the GC General Commercial district with specific standards (Unanimous)
• Adopted the September 8, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The committee elected Wendy Walker as Chair and Angi Semler Welch as Vice Chair. Members approved the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes and received updates on the recreation budget and outdoor amenities.

• Elected Wendy Walker as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Angi Semler Welch as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adopted July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Excused absent members Angi Semler Welch and Jane Winslow (5-0)

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

The Planning Commission approved a variance request to allow the redevelopment of a single-family home at 1528 San Carlos Bay Drive. The commission also tabled a variance application for a boat lift at 526 North Yachtsman Drive to allow the applicant to provide additional water depth measurements.

• Approved Resolution 26-19 for residential variances at 1528 San Carlos Bay Dr (7-0)
• Tabled boat lift variance at 526 North Yachtsman Dr to Sept 22, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

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.

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

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

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

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

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