10/6/20 Work Session/Regular Virtual City Council Meeting

AGENDA WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ October 6, 2020 4:00 P.M. MEETING HELD VIRTUALLY ON “ZOOM” AND STREAMED LIVE ON THE CITY’S FACEBOOK PAGE “Cape May, NJ COVID” (@capemaycitycovidinfo) Please visit the Cape May City website at capemaycity.com to view instructions on how to participate 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 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, Cape May City Hall bulletin board, and the Police and ADA accessible entrances to Cape May City Hall. 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 WORK SESSION Engineer Report – Thomas R. Thornton, PE, CME Discussion: 2020 Purchasing Manual – Daniel Shustack, QPA Financial Report – Neil Young, CFO/Deputy City Manager Extension of outdoor seating/open consumption of alcohol Halloween Trick or Treating Updated regulations for remote open public meetings Professional Services Contracts 2021 Future Agenda Items: PUBLIC PORTION ON WORK SESSION TOPICS ONLY: Those wishing to publicly comment shall call 609-884-9533, give their name and address and speak clearly into the phone. Please limit comments to a 5-minute timeframe. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION: ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 405-2020 An Ordinance to Update the Uniform Salary and Classification Plan for the Department of Personnel Positions in the City of Cape May 406-2020 An Ordinance Amending Section 10-53 of the Cape May City Code, Governing Purchasing Policies and Procedures, and Payment of Claims CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes: Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated May 12, 2020 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated May 12, 2020 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated May 19, 2020 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated May 19, 2020 Cape May City Council Work Session/ Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 19, 2020 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated September 1, 2020 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated September 1, 2020 Cape May City Council Work Session/Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 1, 2020 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated September 15, 2020 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated September 15, 2020 Resolutions: 234-10-2020 Resolution for the Refund of Overpaid 2020 Property Taxes – Block 1054, Lot 11 235-10-2020 Resolution for the Refund of Overpaid 2020 Property Taxes – Block 1112, lot 3 236-10-2020 Resolution Amending Months of Activation for Traffic Lights on Beach Avenue in Cape May 237-10-2020 Resolution for Release of Performance Guarantee for 1022 Washington Street, Block 1110/Lot 12.01 238-10-2020 Resolution for the Payment of Bills 239-10-2020 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application for the Neighborhood Preservation Program from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - COVID-19 Relief Program Reports: Tax Collector Report for the month of August 2020 Occupancy Tax Report for the month of September 2020 Fire Incident Report for the month of September 2020 NEW BUSINESS: • City Attorney • City Manager • City Clerk - Deadline to register to vote in November 3, 2020 General Election is Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Ballot drop-off box located outside of the Police entrance to City Hall. Completed vote-by-mail ballots can be returned to any drop box located within the County regardless of where you reside within the County. Visit https://www.capemaycity.com/VotingInformationfor2020GeneralElection for more information. • Councilmembers PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall call 609-884-9533, give their name and address and speak clearly into the phone. Please limit comments to a 5-minute timeframe. ADJOURNMENT  NOTIFICATION OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Pursuant to the State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency as ordered in Executive Order No. 103 and 107 by the New Jersey Governor, the City of Cape May is holding all scheduled meetings virtually via Zoom, with a live stream of the meeting on the City’s new Facebook page to be used for open public City meetings and COVID-19 information. Members of the public have the following options for observing and/or participating in the meeting: To watch and listen to the Council Meeting • Watch the meeting on Facebook as it is streamed live to the City’s Official Facebook page: - Log into Facebook prior to the meeting date and search for “Cape May, NJ COVID” (@capemaycitycovidinfo), or follow https://www.facebook.com/capemaycitycovidinfo - “Like” and “follow” the page. - If you like/follow “Cape May, NJ COVID” prior to the Council Meeting, you will receive a notification once the live stream begins or you can visit the City’s Facebook page at the designated meeting time to watch and listen to the meeting. - You are able to visit the City’s Facebook page at any time during the meeting to view the live stream. Please note that comments and questions left on the City’s Facebook live stream or Facebook page will not be addressed. The public has the following options for submission of questions or comments: • Dial 609-884-9533 to call-in with your question or comment during the open public portion only. - If you hear a busy signal: the line is in use by another caller. Please continue dialing in and we will eventually reach your call. - You must give your full name and address prior to giving your question or making your statement. - Please keep your question/statement concise and specific to an agenda topic. Please limit all questions and comments to a 5-minute timeframe. Further notice is given that this notification, including instructions, has been posted on the Cape May City website at capemaycity.com, and posted at the Police and ADA accessible entrances to Cape May City Hall. The decision to hold a virtual Council Meeting was made in consideration of the health, safety, and welfare of City Council, City Officials, and the public. We understand that this may be an adjustment for some individuals who choose to attend and participate in City Council meetings. We ask for your cooperation and patience during this time. The City of Cape May thanks you in advance for your understanding. Erin C. Burke, City Clerk The City of Cape May