05/05/2026 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, May 5, 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 City Solicitor City Council PRESENTATIONS: Improving Water Sustainability in Cape May: Phase 1 & 2 Updates from Columbia University - Justine Magariel, Environmental Commission Member U.S.S. Jacob Jones Memorial – John Boecker and Myles Martel ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 602-2026 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Code Regarding Metered Parking in the City of Cape May ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION 601-2026 Ordinance Amending the City of Cape May Code and Establishing Procedures and Regulations for Memorial Program 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: Resolutions: 186-05-2026 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948-American Rescue Monies Received 187-05-2026 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Award and Execution of Indemnification Agreement under the “CMC Land of the Free, Celebration 250” Grant Program 188-05-2026 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948 – CMC Land of the Free, Celebration 250 189-05-2026 Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Janitorial Services Under New Jersey State Contract – Division of Purchase and Property Contract #T-1480/ 77110 – Access NJ 190-05-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #3 to Contract for Harborview Park Improvements 191-05-2026 Resolution Approving a Shared Services Agreement with the County of Cape May for Animal Sheltering Services 192-05-2026 Resolution Designating the 2026 Bathing and Surfing Beaches 193-05-2026 Resolution Authorizing Contract for Emergent Repairs to Water Treatment Plant Building at 830 Canning House Lane 194-05-2026 Resolution Extending Award of Bid 24-13 Chemical Supply Bid Services to George S. Coyne Chemical Company Inc. 195-05-2026 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Vehicle to the City of Wildwood Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:12-21.1 196-05-2026 Resolution of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display 197-05-2026 Resolution for the Payment of Bills NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk o ACE Drop-off Recycling event at Lowes in Rio Grande May 16, 2026 9am- 1pm o Run Through History May 9, 2026 7am check-in 8am start o Citizenship Award May 11, 2026 5pm Draper’s Walk o Historic Preservation Awards Reception May 13, 2026 7pm Chalfonte Hotel o Hello Summer Free Concert May 22, 2026 6:30pm-8pm Convention Hall beach o Seaside Celebration May 24, 2026 12pm-5pm Convention Hall o Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony May 25, 2026 11am All Wars Monument at Soldiers and Sailors Park • 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