07/20/2020 Regular Council Meeting

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Cape May, NJ Cape May City Hall Auditorium Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:00 P.M. Please be advised that the City of Cape May is now holding 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 Livestream account (instructions on how to watch are attached to this agenda). In accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, it is encouraged that all unvaccinated individuals continue to wear masks indoors. 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 AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION: PROCLAMATION: Harley Shuler, Cape May City Planning Board ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 430-2021 Ordinance Amending Chapter 166 of the City of Cape May Code Regarding Boats 434-2021 Ordinance Amending Section 158-9 of the City Code Regarding Prohibited Acts on the Boardwalk, Promenade and Beaches 435-2021 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 (the “City”); Appropriating $410,000 therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $410,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof 436-2021 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 (the “City”); Appropriating $1,000,000 therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,000,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof 437-2021 Bond ordinance Providing for Various 2021 Capital Improvements, by and in the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $2,703,500 therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,568,325 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof 438-2021 Ordinance Amending Section 258 of the City Code Regarding Flood Damage Prevention ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION 428-2021 An Ordinance to Accept Deeds of Dedication for the Acquisition of a Portion of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Block 1055 on the Official Tax Map of the City of Cape May in the Area of Venice Avenue and Bank Street and a Deed of Easement for a Portion of Lots 3 - 7 in Block 1055 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: Minutes: Cape May City Council Work Session meeting minutes dated April 6, 2021 Reports: Overtime Report for the month of June 2021 Finance Report for the months of April and May 2021 Occupancy Tax Report for the month of July 2021 Tax Collector Report for the month of June 2021 Fire incident Report for the month of June 2021 Resolutions: 206-07-2021 Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cape May and the Borough of West Cape May for Lease of the West Cape May Fire Station during Construction of the City’s Fire Station 207-07-2021 Resolution Authorizing an Application to the USDA Water and Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grant Program to Study and Create Conceptual Designs for the Expansion of the Municipal Water Treatment Plant and Appointing Authorized Representatives for Matters Involving Documentation for the Same 208-07-2021 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement for the USDA Water and Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grant Program Application to Study and Create Conceptual Designs for the Expansion of the Municipal Water Treatment Plant 209-07-2021 Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Cape May and the Government Workers Union, Middle Management Unit, and Authorizing the Execution of a New Collective Negotiations Agreement Between the Parties Covering the Period June 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021 210-07-2021 Resolution Awarding Contract for the Supply of Electrical Maintenance Service and Repairs 211-07-2021 Resolution Awarding Contract for the Supply of HVAC Service and Repairs 212-07-2021 Resolution for the Payment of Bills OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk – Next City Council Work Session meeting is at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 due to National Night Out • 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 is now holding 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 Livestream 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; - Follow this link directly to the City’s Livestream page: https://livestream.com/cityofcapemay - Select the meeting you wish to observe 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