03/31/2026 Regular City Council Meeting

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Cape May, NJ Cape May City Hall Auditorium 643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Please be advised that the City of Cape May holds all scheduled City Council meetings in-person at the Cape May City Hall Auditorium, 643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. Meetings will also be streamed live on the City’s YouTube page (instructions on how to watch are attached to this agenda). 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; The Cape May Star and Wave; 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/or 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 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS FROM AGENDA: UPDATES/OLD BUSINESS: City Manager – Capital project updates City Solicitor City Council ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: 600-2026 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 $17,220,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $17,220,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes: Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated December 2, 2025 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated December 16, 2025 Cape May City Council Closed Session Minutes dated December 16, 2025 Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated December 16, 2025 Cape May City Council Reorganization Meeting Minutes dated January 6, 2026 Cape May City Council Closed Session Minutes dated January 6, 2026 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated January 21, 2026 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated January 21, 2026 Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 21, 2026 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated February 3, 2026 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated February 3, 2026 Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 3, 2026 Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 17, 2026 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated March 3, 2026 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated March 3, 2026 Resolutions: 146-03-2026 Resolution Authorizing Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to Fund Improvements to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System and Watermain Improvements – FY2026 Clean Water Application 147-03-2026 Resolution Authorizing a Revised Contract with Deblasio & Associates Engineers for Planning and Design Services for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program 148-03-2026 Resolution authorizing Change Order #1 to Contract for Sanitary Sewer & Water System Improvements (FY2025 New Jersey Water Bank) 149-03-2026 Resolution Authorizing Invitation for Bids for the FY2025 Municipal Aid Program Reconstruction of Wenonah Avenue – Madison Avenue to Sewell Avenue Project 150-03-2026 Resolution for Transfers of Appropriations – 2025 Budget 151-03-2026 Resolution for the Appointment of Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund Official 152-03-2026 Resolution Regarding City of Cape May City-Wide Bi-annual Sidewalk Sales 153-03-2026 Resolution for Appointment of a Member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee of the City of Cape May 154-03-2026 Resolution Recognizing NJ Local Government Week April 12 through April 18th, and Encouraging All Citizens to Support the Celebration and Corresponding Activities 155-03-2026 Resolution Accepting the FFY2026 Cops in Shops Grant 156-03-2026 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus City Property No Longer Needed for Public Use through Govdeals.com Public Online Auction 157-03-2026 Resolution for the Payment of Bills NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk – o Next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 5:00PM o Parking meters turn on City-wide April 1, 2026 • Councilmembers 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  CAPE MAY CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF LIVE-STREAMED, IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Please be advised that the City of Cape May holds all scheduled City Council meetings in- person at the Cape May City Hall auditorium, 643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. Meetings will also be streamed live on the City’s YouTube account (instructions on how to watch below). to watch and listen to the Council Meeting: - Prior to the start of the meeting, visit the City’s website, www.capemaycity.com, and click the yellow “Livestream” tab on the left-hand side of the screen, or; - Select the meeting you wish to observe (may have to click “Videos” for a full listing) Please note that written submissions and comments made via telephone will no longer be accepted. You must attend the scheduled meeting in-person to make your public comment. Public comments will be limited to a five-minute timeframe. Further notice is given that this notice and relevant meeting documents are posted with each Council Meeting agenda on the “Meeting Calendar” page of the Cape May City website, www.capemaycity.com, and also posted on the municipal bulletin board. Erin C. Burke, City Clerk The City of Cape May