02/17/2026 Regular City Council Meeting

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CLERK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Open Public Meetings Law P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the State of New Jersey (Sunshine Law) Under the Open Public Meetings Law, notice of this meeting was sent to the Cape May County Herald and the Press of Atlantic City, and a copy of the agenda was delivered to each member of City Council, and posted on the Cape May City website and Cape May City Hall bulletin board. Notice is hereby provided that Cape May City Council Meetings are audio recorded and video streamed live. Live video streams are posted to the Cape May City website. The City of Cape May is not responsible if audio recording or live video streaming of a meeting is unavailable. ROLL CALL FY 2026 NJ DCA CDBG APPLICATION PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING - Mark Blauer, Grant Consultant CONSENT AGENDA FOR FY 2026 NJ DCA CDBG ITEMS ONLY: 101-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Blauer Associates for FY 2026 NJ DCA Public Facilities Grant 102-02-2026 Resolution for the Adoption of a State Model Citizen Participation Plan for DCA Small Cities Program 103-02-2026 Resolution Identifying Small Cities Fair Housing Officer 104-02-2026 Resolution for the Approval of Public Facilities Grant Management Plan 105-02-2026 Resolution Approving Submission of Fiscal Year 2026 Small Cities Public Facilities Application RESOLUTION: 106-02-2026 Resolution Recognizing Cape May Police Captain John Bobik ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: UPDATES/OLD BUSINESS: City Manager – Stockton Coastal Research Center beach survey; Capital budget presentation City Solicitor City Council ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 596-2026 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various Beach Utility Improvements, by and in the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $300,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $300,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof 597-2026 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various 2026 Capital Improvements, by and in the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $3,780,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,605,997 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof 598-2026 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various Water-Sewer Utility Improvements, by and in the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $400,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $400,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof 599-2026 Bond Ordinance Providing Supplemental Funding for Various Water-Sewer Utility Improvements, by and in the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $1,475,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,475,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: 589-2026 Ordinance Confirming the Appointing Authority for the Shade Tree Commission PUBLIC HEARING 590-2026 Ordinance Amending Section 482 of the City of Cape May Code to Update the Policies and Procedures for the Protection of Trees in the City of Cape May PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC PORTION ON RESOLUTIONS ONLY: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Please limit comments to a 5-minute timeframe. CONSENT AGENDA: Reports: Manager’s Monthly Departmental Report for the month of January 2026 Minutes: Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated November 17, 2026 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated December 2, 2026 Cape May City Council Closed Meeting Minutes dated December 2, 2026 Resolutions: 107-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Cape May’s Participation in the 20226 Safety Incentive Program of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund 108-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing City of Cape May to Execute Permits Related to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Borough of West Cape May (West Grant Street) to City of Cape May (First Avenue) 109-02-2026 Resolution for the Refund of Overpaid 2026 Property Taxes 110-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Janitorial Services New Jersey State Contract – Division of Purchase and Property Contract #T-1480/77110 111-02-2026 Resolution for Release of Performance Guarantee and to Establish Maintenance Guarantee for Lafayette Street Park Phase 1 Improvements 112-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Orders 1,2, and 3 to Contract for Lafayette Street Park Phase 1 113-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #2 to Contract for Alterations and Additions to Cape May Beach Patrol Station 114-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #3 to Contract for 2023 Utility & Road Program (FY 2023 NJDOT Municipal Aid Program, Reconstruction of Trenton Avenue) 115-02-2026 Resolution for Release of Maintenance Guarantee for Cape Coachman Realty, LLC “Beach Shack”– 205-211 Beach Avenue, Block 1019, Lots 26 & 40 116-02-2026 Resolution for Release of Maintenance Guarantee for Paul, Susan, & Edward Johnston – 405 S. Beach Avenue, Block 1012, Lots 13 & 14 117-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing Invitation for Bids for the Madison Avenue Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project 118-02-2026 Resolution for the Payment of Bills 119-02-2026 Resolution Amending Scheduled Council Meeting Date for the Year 2026 120-02-2026 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant for the Year 2026 MAYORAL APPOINTMENT: Kathy Drake – Shade Tree Commission Alternate 1 NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk COUNCIL COMMENTS: PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Please limit comments to a 5-minute timeframe. ADJOURNMENT