07/21/2026 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, July 21, 2026, at 3:00 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 – Water Plant Update City Solicitor City Council 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: Manager’s Monthly Departmental Report for the month of June 2026 Minutes: Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 7, 2026 Cape May City Council Closed Meeting Minutes dated July 7, 2026 Resolutions: 273-07-2026 Resolution Designating the Month of August as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month in the City of Cape May 274-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Approval of a Required Disclosure Award to Equipmentshare.com INC. for Equipment Rentals 275-07-2026 Resolution Requesting Permission for the Dedication by Rider for Donations by N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-39 for the Shade Tree Bank 276-07-2026 Resolution for Authorization to Apply for and Accept a Neighborhood Preservation Program Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 277-07-2026 Resolution Amending Scheduled Council Meeting Date for the Year 2026 278-07-2026 Resolution Regarding Temporary Open Container and Public Consumption in Connection with Oktoberfest and the Waiver of Special Event Fees 279-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract Renewing Membership in the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund 280-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing a Shared Services Agreement with the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority for Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services 281-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Robbie J. Conley, AIA for Alterations and Improvements to Cape May Convention Hall and Beach Tag Center 282-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Steven Smolyn, AIA / Architectural Heritage Consultants, LLC for Historic Design Standards Updates, Architectural Property Surveys, and Interactive Historic Resources Map 283-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #4 to Contract for 2023 Utility & Road Program (FY 2023 NJDOT Municipal Aid Program, Reconstruction of Trenton Avenue) 284-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #3 to Contract for Sidewalk Refurbishment 285-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #2 and #3 to Kiwanis Community Park ADA Compliance Project 286-07-2026 Resolution Authorizing Award of Lease for City-Owned Property Known as a Portion of the Canning House Lane Water Tower Located at 830 Canning House Lane, Cape May, New Jersey, Block 1061, Lot 137 And 139 287-07-2026 Resolution Approving Parking Lot Use Agreement with 106 Decatur Realty LLC and 19 Jackson Street, Inc. (“The Cricket Club”) 288-07-2026 Resolution for the Payment of Bills NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk o 8/4/26 Council Meeting is at 1:00PM due to National Night Out o National Night Out is 8/4/26 5:30pm – 8:30pm on Beach Ave. in front of Convention Hall o Baby Parade 7/31/26 11am – Registration at the corner of Congress St. & Beach Ave at 10am • 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