6/3/2025 Regular City Council Meeting

REVISED 6/3/2025 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, June 3, 2025, at 3:30 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 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 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH UPDATE LCMR Structured Learning Experience Program – Eddie Fucci UPDATES/OLD BUSINESS City Manager City Solicitor City Council DISCUSSION: Limiting extension of premises applications for liquor licenses ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 562-2025 An Ordinance Amending Section 368-2 of the City Code Regarding Prohibited Conduct in Park and Recreation Areas to Prohibit Dogs on the Nature Trails at Lafayette Street Park REVISED 6/3/2025 563-2025 An Ordinance Providing Minimum Parking Limitations and Regulations for All Vehicles in the City of Cape May 564-2025 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 $2,355,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,355,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof 565-2025 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; Appropriating $2,000,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,000,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance the Costs Thereof 566-2025 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various 2025 Capital Improvements, by and in the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $4,620,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,400,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: 559-2025 Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Of the Cape May City Code Regarding Metered Parking and Incorporating the Cape Island Baptist Church Parking Lot Pursuant to the City Use Agreement 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 Special Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2025 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2025 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated April 1, 2025 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated April 1, 2025 Cape May City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 1, 2025 Cape May City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated April 15, 2025 Cape May City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated April 15, 2025 Resolutions: 194-06-2025 Resolution of the City of Cape May City Council Urging Restoration of Federal Funding for the Historic Preservation Fund 195-06-2025 Resolution of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display 196-06-2025 Resolution Regarding Temporary Open Container and Public Consumption in Connection with Oktoberfest and the Waiver of Special Event Fees 197-06-2025 Resolution Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals for the 2025-2026 License Year 198-06-2025 Resolution Approving Alcoholic Beverage Club License Renewals for the 2025-2026 License Year 199-06-2025 Resolution of Award for Generator Maintenance and Repair Bid #25RR-01 200-06-2025 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Robbie J. Conley, AIA for Additions and Alterations to Cape May Beach Patrol Headquarters REVISED 6/3/2025 201-06-2025 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #3 to Contract for Construction of the Lafayette Street Park Nature Trails 202-06-2025 Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Cape May and the I.A.F.F. Local 3495 203-06-2025 A Resolution Providing for A Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 - CWA Local 1036 Blue Collar negotiations; Oceanview Parking Lot 204-06-2025 Resolution Authorizing Stipend Payments to Certain City Employees based on Unanticipated and Increased Responsibilities during Calendar Year 2025 pursuant to Section 77-9 of the City Code 205-06-2025 Resolution for the Payment of Bills 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. NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk – o New recycling regulations went into effect on May 13, 2025. o Primary Election Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Polls open 6am-8pm. Early voting June 3-June 8 Tues.– Sat. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. & Sun. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m o Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled for 3:00pm for the summer season • 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 REVISED 6/3/2025 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