Cape May, NJ

City Council Meetings

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Planning Board will vote on resolutions for Adis Inc. regarding a pergola and phasing at 1317 Beach Avenue. The board will also consider site plan and variance applications for properties at 701 & 703 Beach Avenue and 7 & 10 Ocean Street. Additionally, the board will discuss a proposed ordinance amending zoning code requirements for minimum and maximum roof pitch.

• Resolution for Adis Inc. regarding a pergola at 1317 Beach Avenue, Block 1146 Lot(s) 6-24
• Resolution for Adis Inc. regarding phasing at 1317 Beach Avenue, Block 1146 Lot(s) 6-24
• Site plan and variance application for Joseph & Carole McCarraher at 701 & 703 Beach Avenue, Block 1062 Lot(s) 6
• Site plan and variance application for 7 Ocean LLC at 7 & 10 Ocean Street, Block 1056 Lot(s) 13.02 & Block 1047 Lot(s) 5
• Discussion of an ordinance amending zoning code regarding minimum and maximum roof pitch requirements

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May City Environmental Commission is meeting to review the July minutes, receive updates from the Planning Board, City Council, and City Manager, and discuss new business including Clean Communities. The agenda also includes a discussion on stewardship and the natural world, followed by a public comment period.

• Clean Communities program discussion
• Planning Board report by Mike Jones
• City Council update by Councilmember Bodnar
• City Manager updates by Paul Dietrich
• HPC updates by John Boecker

City Council Meetings

The Cape May City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to enter a closed session to discuss leases for the Allen AME Church at 715-717 Franklin Street and the Cape May Tennis Club at 1020-1026 Washington Street. The public may comment in person, with a five-minute limit, before adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Closed session discussion on lease for 715-717 Franklin Street (Allen AME Church)
• Closed session discussion on lease for 1020-1026 Washington Street (Cape May Tennis Club)
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per speaker

City Council Meetings

The Cape May City Council is holding a regular meeting with several resolutions up for approval, including contracts for professional services related to safety improvements on Elmira Street, Venice Avenue, and Bank Street, and continued engineering for the beach management program. The council will also consider a resolution to apply for county open space funds for Wise-Anderson Park and a resolution rededicating the park's name. Public comments are limited to five minutes per person.

• Resolution 304-08-2026: Contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for safety improvements to Elmira Street, Venice Avenue, and Bank Street
• Resolution 305-08-2026: Contract with Taylor Engineering, Inc. for beach management program engineering
• Resolution 306-08-2026: Application to Cape May County Open Space Program for Wise-Anderson Park
• Resolution 300-08-2026: Rededicating the name of Wise-Anderson Park
• Resolution 303-08-2026: Accept and match funds for NJUCF Stewardship Canopy Maintenance Grant

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, to consider resolutions for final approval on eight properties, including a McHugh Group project at 1101 New York Avenue and three Crown Castle Fiber LLC right-of-way requests. The commission will also review conceptual approval for a project at 535 Bank Street, act on 27 applications already reviewed (mostly HVAC, fences, and roofs), and hear new applications for additions and alterations. A policy discussion on application submission and agenda placement is also scheduled.

• Final approval resolutions for 8 properties, including McHugh Group (1101 New York Ave), Newman (641 Hughes St), Crown Castle Fiber (6 Perry St, 104 North St, 201 Beach Ave), Mission 70 (316 Jefferson St), Deluca (1515 Beach Ave), Hulse (409 Jefferson St)
• Conceptual approval for Miller/Wallis at 535 Bank Street
• 27 reviewed applications, mostly HVAC, fences, and roofs, including Chalfonte Hotel (301 Howard St) and Tides Cape May (5 Jackson St)
• New applications: Luce Realty (227 Perry St) porch/roof changes, Haija (1149 Lafayette St) rear addition, Adis Inc. (1317 Beach Ave) pergolas, Aylmer (520 Elmira St) pavers and railings
• Discussion on policy for application submission, completeness review, and agenda placement

City Council Meetings

The Cape May City Council is holding a special meeting to consider final adoption of Ordinance 607-2026, which amends city code regarding prohibited acts on the Promenade and Beach and adjusts the curfew. The ordinance is being considered for immediate effect on an emergency basis. A public hearing and public comment period are scheduled before the vote.

• Ordinance 607-2026: Amends prohibited acts on the Promenade and Beach, and curfew
• Final adoption and immediate effect on emergency basis (N.J.S.A. 40:81-21)
• Public hearing and public comment (5-minute limit per speaker)

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Shade Tree Commission is meeting to consider street tree removal requests and residential tree removal permit applications for several properties. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and reports from subcommittees and officials.

• Street tree removal requests for 1112 Virginia Avenue, 1102 Lafayette Street, and 704 E Madison Avenue
• Residential tree removal permit applications for 1513 New Jersey Avenue, 2 Swan Avenue, 909 Corgie Street, and 1363 Virginia Avenue
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting

City Advisory Committees

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to hear reports from the city manager and police department, discuss e-bike safety observations, and plan a September Bike Walk event. The agenda also includes succession planning for the committee. This is a routine advisory meeting with no votes or binding decisions listed.

• Report from City Manager
• Report from Police Department
• E-bike safety observations
• Bike Walk in September event planning
• Succession planning for committee members

Boards & Commissions

The City of Cape May Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 has been cancelled. No applications or decisions will be considered at this meeting. Documents and records remain available for review at City Hall.

• Planning Board meeting cancelled for August 11, 2026

City Council Meetings

The City Council will introduce an ordinance amending city code to prohibit certain acts on the Promenade and Beach and to adjust the curfew. The consent agenda includes resolutions to accept grants for coastal resiliency, neighborhood preservation, a police wellness initiative, and historic preservation, plus a change order for the new police headquarters and a shared services agreement with West Cape May. A presentation from the Cape May Housing Authority is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 606-2026 amending prohibited acts on the Promenade and Beach and curfew
• Resolution 290-08-2026 inserting 2025-2026 Coastal Resiliency Grant into budget
• Resolution 291-08-2026 inserting 2026 Neighborhood Preservation Program grant
• Resolution 295-08-2026 authorizing Change Order #4 for new Police Department headquarters construction
• Resolution 296-08-2026 authorizing shared services agreement with West Cape May for Uniform Construction Code services

The City Council voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance 606-2026, which amends city code regarding prohibited acts on the Promenade and beach and adjusts the curfew. The council also unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included several budget insertions, a change order for the police headquarters construction, and a shared services agreement with West Cape May. A resolution for a Coastal Resiliency Grant was approved unanimously, with Councilmember Meier noting his opposition to offshore wind but voting yes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and public comments.

• Introduced Ordinance 606-2026 amending promenade/beach prohibited acts and curfew (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget insertions, police HQ change order #4, and shared services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 290-08-2026 for Coastal Resiliency Grant budget insertion (5-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting for an alignment workshop only; no formal action will be taken. Discussion will focus on revising the HPC's Historic Design Standards and application materials, and clarifying the adoption process for those changes.

• Workshop to identify and propose revised content for HPC Historic Design Standards
• Discussion of revisions and clarifications to HPC application materials and requirements
• Clarification of the process for adopting proposed modifications to the standards

Boards & Commissions

The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a resolution for a Verizon Wireless facility at 1045 Beach Avenue, and two applications from Adis Inc. for site plan approvals and variance relief at 1317 Beach Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss payment of bills.

• Resolution 07-28-2026: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless at 1045 Beach Avenue, Block 1101 Lot 7, within right of way
• Adis Inc. application for site plan, preliminary & final – waiver of requirements – pergola, with variance relief (substantial benefit) at 1317 Beach Avenue, Block 1146 Lots 6-24
• Adis Inc. application for site plan, preliminary & final – phasing approval, with variance relief (hardship & substantial benefit) at same address
• Minutes approval for June 9, 2026 and June 23, 2026 meetings
• Discussion of payment of bills

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May City Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss old business including a Planning Board report and city manager updates, and new business such as group feedback, Dune Day, the Monarch Pledge, and the Nature Center of Cape May. A discussion on stewardship and the natural world is also scheduled.

• Planning Board Report – Mike Jones
• Dune Day – David Scheffler
• Monarch Pledge – David Scheffler
• Nature Center of Cape May – David Scheffler
• Stewardship and the Natural World – Charlotte Todd

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Zoning Board will meet to consider three resolutions and one variance application. The board will vote on resolutions for properties on West Perry Street and Ocean Street, and will hear a variance request from Adam & Colleen Curtin for 911 Washington Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of bills.

• Resolution 07-23-2026:1 — Michael Mortimer, 444, 446 & 448 West Perry Street, Block 1031 Lots 3, 4 & 5.01
• Resolution 07-23-2026:2 — 420 Perry Street LLC, 420 & 422 West Perry Street, Block 1031 Lot(s) 15
• Resolution 07-23-2026:3 — Christine Carlson-Glazer, 107 Ocean Street, Block 1057 Lot(s) 25
• Application: Adam & Colleen Curtin, 911 Washington Street, Block 1094 Lot(s) 21 — Variance Relief (Substantial Benefit & Use)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider 15 consent agenda resolutions, including designating August as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month, authorizing a shared services agreement for solid waste disposal, and approving a temporary open container waiver for Oktoberfest. The meeting also includes updates on the water plant and a public comment period. The next meeting on August 4, 2026, is rescheduled to 1:00 PM due to National Night Out.

• Resolution 278-07-2026: Temporary open container and public consumption waiver for Oktoberfest, plus waiver of special event fees
• Resolution 280-07-2026: Shared services agreement with Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority for solid waste disposal and recycling
• Resolution 281-07-2026: Professional services contract with Robbie J. Conley, AIA for alterations to Convention Hall and Beach Tag Center
• Resolution 286-07-2026: Lease award for city-owned portion of Canning House Lane Water Tower at 830 Canning House Lane
• Resolution 287-07-2026: Parking lot use agreement with 106 Decatur Realty LLC and 19 Jackson Street Inc. (The Cricket Club)

The City Council approved a professional services contract with Robbie J. Conley, AIA for alterations and improvements to Cape May Convention Hall and Beach Tag Center. Councilmember Baldwin requested exploration of replacing stage windows with opening glass doors and adding stairs or removing railings for better beach access. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions on a shared services agreement for solid waste disposal, a lease for the Canning House Lane water tower, and a parking lot use agreement with The Cricket Club.

• Approved professional services contract with Robbie J. Conley, AIA for Convention Hall and Beach Tag Center improvements (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including shared services agreement with Cape May County MUA for solid waste disposal
• Adopted consent agenda including lease award for Canning House Lane water tower property
• Adopted consent agenda including parking lot use agreement with 106 Decatur Realty LLC and The Cricket Club
• Added and approved resolution acknowledging CWA Local 1036 bargaining unit title recognition (5-0)
• Approved resolution designating August as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month
• Approved resolution for temporary open container rules and fee waiver for Oktoberfest
• Approved resolution authorizing Neighborhood Preservation Program grant application

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Cape May City Council. The only substantive item is a resolution to hold a closed session to discuss a shared services agreement for Uniform Construction Code services with the Borough of West Cape May and a discussion regarding the Cape May Housing Authority. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Resolution 272-07-2026 to enter closed session for shared services agreement for Uniform Construction Code services with the Borough of West Cape May
• Closed session discussion of Cape May Housing Authority

The City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss a shared services agreement for uniform construction code services with the Borough of West Cape May and a Cape May Housing Authority discussion. No public comment was taken, and no official action resulted from the closed session. The meeting adjourned immediately after resuming open session.

• Approved resolution 272-07-2026 to enter closed session for shared services and housing authority discussions (5-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will consider final approval for two properties (918 Stockton Avenue and 1122 Washington Street), review conceptual approvals for three projects, and act on over 20 applications for changes to historic and non-contributing structures. The agenda also includes a public comment period and discussion items.

• Final approval: Cape Anita LLC – 918 Stockton Avenue, Block 1081, Lot 12 (Resolution 2026-25)
• Final approval: Welchmen LLC – 1122 Washington Street, Block 1110, Lot 17 (Resolution 2026-26)
• New application: Scott Peter/Jersey Dev Group – 928 Washington Street – new single-family home (non-contributing)
• New application: Crown Castle Fiber LLC – three small cell wireless facilities in rights-of-way
• Carolyn Pitts Leadership Award to Corbin Cogswell

The Historic Preservation Commission approved several resolutions and conceptual approvals, including projects at 918 Stockton Avenue and 1122 Washington Street. It granted final approvals for various renovations, additions, and small cell wireless facilities, with conditions. Two applications were tabled, and the commission approved hiring Steven Smolyn as a consultant for property reports.

• Approved Resolutions 2026-25 and 2026-26 for Cape Anita LLC and Welchmen LLC (7-0)
• Granted conceptual approvals for Aylmer, East Lynne Theater Company, and Huntington House LLC (7-0)
• Approved 22 applications in review, including roofing, HVAC, windows, and siding projects (7-0)
• Granted final approval for 535 Bank Street addition with conditions (7-0)
• Granted final approval for 1101 New York Avenue deck removal and patio with conditions (7-0)
• Granted final approval for 641 Hughes Street porch with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled 928 Washington Street new home application with waiver of 45-day period (7-0)
• Approved Steven Smolyn's proposal for professional services on annual basis (7-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Shade Tree Commission will meet on July 15, 2026, to consider 11 tree removal requests and permit applications on specific streets, including Virginia Avenue, New York Avenue, and Washington Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and reports from subcommittees, the treasurer, and the city council.

• Street tree removal request at 1112 Virginia Avenue
• Street tree removal request at 1205 New York Avenue
• Street tree removal request at 1143 Washington Street
• Street tree removal request at 108 Trenton Avenue
• Residential tree removal permit applications for 7 properties including 1219 Massachusetts Avenue and 1102 Lafayette Street

Boards & Commissions

The City of Cape May Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting. All board documents remain available for review at City Hall and on the city website.

• Meeting cancelled — no business conducted

City Council Meetings

The Cape May City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM in City Hall. The main action is a second-reading vote on an ordinance to amend the city code regarding metered parking and to incorporate private parking lot use agreements. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes resolutions for a recreation program contract, an updated personnel manual, budget insertions for recycling revenue, and change orders for the Harborview Park, new police headquarters, and sidewalk projects.

• Ordinance 605-2026: Amending Chapter 7 on metered parking and private parking lot use agreements
• Resolution 266-07-2026: Change orders #4 and #5 for Harborview Park Improvements
• Resolution 267-07-2026: Change order #3 for construction of new Police Department headquarters
• Resolution 268-07-2026: Change order #2 for Sidewalk Refurbishment
• Resolution 269-07-2026: Support for Sustainable Jersey Resiliency Grant application

City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 605-2026, amending Chapter 7 of the city code regarding metered parking and incorporating private parking lot use agreements. The consent agenda was also approved, including resolutions for personnel policy updates, change orders for Harborview Park and the new police headquarters, and a Sustainable Jersey grant application. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates and a closed session with no official action taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 605-2026 amending metered parking and private lot agreements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 8 resolutions and 8 sets of minutes (5-0)
• Authorized updated Personnel Policies and Employee Manual (Resolution 264-07-2026)
• Authorized change orders #4 and #5 for Harborview Park improvements (Resolution 266-07-2026)
• Authorized change order #3 for new police headquarters construction (Resolution 267-07-2026)
• Authorized change order #2 for sidewalk refurbishment (Resolution 268-07-2026)
• Authorized Sustainable Jersey Resiliency Grant application (Resolution 269-07-2026)
• Authorized closed session for ACMIIF renewal and assistant tax collector title discussion (Resolution 270-07-2026)

City Advisory Committees

The MTRAC committee will meet to nominate a chair for the advisory board and discuss 2026 mercantile licenses. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Nomination for Advisory Board Chair
• Discussion of 2026 Mercantile Licenses

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider three variance applications and one minor subdivision request. The board will also vote on a resolution for the Bray Family Partnership at 720 Washington Street, approve minutes from May 28, 2026, and discuss payment of bills.

• Resolution 06-25-2026: Bray Family Partnership, 720 Washington Street, Block 1078 Lot(s) 2
• Michael Mortimer: Minor Subdivision & Variance Relief (Hardship, Substantial Benefit & Use) at 444, 446 & 448 West Perry Street, Block 1031 Lot(s) 3, 4 & 5.01
• 420 Perry Street LLC: Variance Relief (Hardship, Substantial Benefit & Use) at 420 & 422 West Perry Street, Block 1031 Lot(s) 15
• Christine Carlson-Glazer: Variance Relief (Hardship & Substantial Benefit) at 107 Ocean Street, Block 1057 Lot(s) 25
• Discussion: Payment of Bills

The Cape May Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a minor subdivision and variances for 444-448 West Perry Street, a use conversion at 107 Ocean Street, and a shed construction at 420-422 West Perry Street. All approvals included conditions from the board engineer and other departments. One motion to alter construction sequencing passed 4-3.

• Approved minor subdivision and variances for 444-448 West Perry Street (7-0)
• Approved altered construction sequencing for parking lot and porch at 444-448 West Perry Street (4-3)
• Approved use conversion to single-family dwelling at 107 Ocean Street (7-0)
• Approved shed construction with variances at 420-422 West Perry Street (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 06-25-2026:1 for Bray Family Partnership (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 28, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May City Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a Planning Board report, city manager updates, and programming. The main discussion item is stewardship and the natural world.

• Planning Board Report – Mike Jones
• City Council update – Councilmember Bodnar
• City Manager Updates – Paul Dietrich
• Climate School update – Justine Gaver-Magariel
• Discussion: Stewardship and the Natural World – Charlotte Todd

The Environmental Commission met and approved the May 26, 2026 minutes without changes. Members reported on work group findings, including plans to publish horseshoe crab conservation material, discuss gardening options for second homeowners, and hold public meetings on water conservation. The commission also heard updates on the Nature Center, Climate School, and a request for more code enforcement staff. One nonresident spoke about her experience with Environmental Commissions.

• Approved the May 26, 2026 minutes as presented.
• Discussed publishing horseshoe crab conservation material (short-term) and starting programming in 2027 (long-term).
• Discussed gardening options for second homeowners with code enforcement.
• Discussed water conservation efforts, including public meetings and signage.
• Heard updates on planning board land development permit and tree canopy ordinance.
• Heard updates on Nature Center of Cape May programs.
• Heard updates on Climate School and a request for more code enforcement staff.
• Adjourned at 11:55 a.m.; next meeting set for July 28, 2026.

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a resolution for RAJ Realty Investments LLC regarding properties at 1501 & 1601 Idaho Avenue and Cape May Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss any other matters.

• Resolution 06-23-2026: RAJ Realty Investments LLC application for blocks 1177, 1178, 1188 & 1189 at 1501 & 1601 Idaho Avenue and Cape May Avenue
• Approval of May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• General discussion and possible action on any matters deemed necessary by the board

The Cape May Planning Board met on June 23, 2026, and adopted Resolution 06-23-2026 for RAJ Realty Investments LLC concerning properties at 1501 & 1601 Idaho Avenue and Cape May Avenue. The vote was 3-0, with four members abstaining. The board also approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting by a 6-0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 06-23-2026 for RAJ Realty Investments LLC at 1501 & 1601 Idaho Avenue and Cape May Avenue (3-0, 4 abstentions)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 26, 2026 (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will introduce an ordinance amending metered parking rules and incorporating private parking lot use agreements. The consent agenda includes resolutions to apply for FEMA firefighter grants, authorize bids for security systems and seawall improvements, approve parking lot use agreements with three businesses, and issue up to $3.65 million in notes for the NJ Infrastructure Bank construction financing program. A regular agenda item considers renewal of a conflict alcoholic beverage license.

• Ordinance 605-2026 amending Chapter 7 on metered parking and private parking lot use agreements
• Resolution 248-06-2026 authorizing bid for flood protection/seawall improvements from Madison to Wilmington Avenue
• Resolution 260-06-2026 authorizing up to $3,650,000 in notes for NJ Infrastructure Bank construction financing
• Resolutions 257-259 approving parking lot use agreements with Ocean View Restaurant Inc., Gagliardi Hardware (Swain's Hardware), and Bank Street Commons Condominium
• Resolution 235-06-2026 (tabled) renewing alcoholic beverage license No. 0502-36-016-004 under conflict provisions

The City Council approved a resolution awarding a bid for sanitary sewer and water main improvements, and approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for the 2026-2027 license year with Mayor Mullock abstaining. The council also introduced an ordinance amending metered parking regulations and adopted the consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including grant applications and parking lot use agreements. No substantive decisions were made in closed session.

• Awarded Bid #26-09 for FY2026 New Jersey Water Bank sanitary sewer and water main improvements (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for 2026-2027 (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Introduced ordinance amending Chapter 7 on metered parking and private parking lot use agreements (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including FEMA grants, school tax payments, and parking lot agreements (5-0)
• Approved sale of personal property to nonprofits (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Sturdy Savings Bank for gas lamps (4-0, Meier abstained)
• Approved renewal of liquor license No. 0502-36-016-004 (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Authorized grant application for lead service line replacement project (5-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will consider 6 resolutions for properties including 645 Lafayette Street, 908 Shell Cottage, 251 Beach Avenue, 1045 Washington Street, 1226 Lafayette Street, and a promenade project, plus 5 new applications for work on contributing and non-contributing structures. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, payment of bills, and public comment.

• Resolution 2026-19: Hampton, 645 Lafayette Street, Block 1060, Lot 22
• Resolution 2026-20: Shell Cottage 908 LLC, Block 1081, Lot 7
• Resolution 2026-21: Congress Hall LLC, 251 Beach Avenue, Block 1028, Lot 1.01
• Resolution 2026-24: USS Jacob Jones Memorial Foundation and City of Cape May, Promenade across from Grand Hotel at 1045 Beach Avenue
• New application: East Lynne Theater Company/City of Cape May, 717 Franklin Street, Block 1080, Lot 31 – Two-story addition

The Historic Preservation Commission approved conceptual and final applications for several properties, including the Hotel Alcott, 520 Elmira Street, 918 Stockton Avenue, 1122 Washington Street, and the East Lynne Theater Company. One application (535 Bank Street) was tabled. All votes were unanimous except for one 5-0 vote with a recusal.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills (6-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2026-19 through 2026-23 and conceptual approvals (6-0, with abstentions)
• Ratified applications approved/denied in review (6-0, with one abstention)
• Granted conceptual approval for Hotel Alcott renovations with conditions (6-0)
• Granted conceptual approval for 520 Elmira Street with conditions (6-0)
• Granted final approval for 918 Stockton Avenue with conditions (6-0)
• Tabled application for 535 Bank Street with waiver of 45-day rule (6-0)

City Advisory Committees

The Municipal Taxation and Revenue Advisory Committee will review parking fees and practices, discuss beach concessions, and consider municipal budget appropriations caps. The committee will also form a subcommittee to draft a mission statement and hold a roundtable on elementary school consolidation.

• Strategic review of parking fees and practices
• Update on beach concessions
• Municipal budget appropriations caps
• Status of state legislation on accessory dwelling units
• Formation of MTRAC mission statement subcommittee

Boards & Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission will consider two street tree removal requests and 11 residential tree removal permit applications. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports from subcommittees, the treasurer, and the city council.

• Street tree removal requests at 1211 Delaware Avenue and 109 Mt. Vernon Avenue
• Residential tree removal permit applications at 1100 Missouri Avenue, 1263 Illinois Avenue, 921 Washington Street, 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue, 239 Windsor Avenue, 1017 Virginia Avenue, 1341 C & D Virginia Avenue, 604 Madison Avenue, 1205 Vermont Avenue, 636 Hughes Avenue, and 221 Grant Avenue
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026
• Subcommittee report from Vice Chairman Werner
• Treasurer's report from Commissioner York

City Advisory Committees

The committee will review minutes from April and May, hear a report from the city manager, and discuss e-bike safety as old business. New business involves committee members. Public comment will be taken.

• E-Bike Safety Discussion
• Committee members (new business)

Boards & Commissions

The Cape May Planning Board will consider a Verizon application for a conditional use, site plan, and variance to install a small cell wireless facility and pole at 1045 Beach Avenue. A separate application for Adis Inc. at 1317 Beach Avenue has been postponed to a future meeting. The board will also discuss and possibly act on payment of bills.

• Verizon Wireless: conditional use, site plan, preliminary and final approval for a small cell facility and pole at 1045 Beach Avenue
• Adis Inc. at 1317 Beach Avenue: site plan and variance application adjourned to a future meeting
• Discussion of payment of bills with possible action

The Planning Board approved a conditional use and preliminary/final site plan for Verizon Wireless to install a small cell facility on a new pole at 1045 Beach Avenue. The vote was 9-0. The board also adjourned the Adis Inc. application to a future meeting with public re-notice required.

• Approved conditional use and preliminary/final site plan for Verizon Wireless small cell facility at 1045 Beach Avenue (9-0)
• Adjourned Adis Inc. application (1317 Beach Avenue) to a future meeting with public re-notice required
• Approved payment of bills (9-0)