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Municipal Council

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Municipal Council held a closed-door executive session to discuss several legal matters, including multiple potential settlements related to civil litigation involving accidents, wrongful arrest, and employment disputes. The meeting was private, addressing sensitive legal issues that could impact the city's legal and financial standing.

Key Decisions

  • Pothole Accident Settlement Discussed in Closed Session
  • Stolen Car Chase Injury Settlement Discussed in Closed Session
  • Retaliatory Claim Settlement Discussed in Closed Session
  • Wrongful Arrest Matter Discussed in Closed Session
  • Mistaken ID Posting Case Discussed in Closed Session

Agenda

  1. Page Break
  2. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

    During the Pre-Meeting on this date, a motion was made by the Council of the Whole to enter Executive Session at 11:16 A.M.

  3. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

    During the Pre-Meeting on this date, a motion was made by the Council of the Whole to enter Executive Session at 11:16 A.M.

  4. 7CRA Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: To exclude public from portion of meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: August 5, 2025 Time: Commencing at 11:16 A.M. and ending at 11:58 A.M. Additional Information:
    Resolution
    Action: Adopt Passed

    The motion was adopted by the following votes:

  5. Matters Concerning Attorney Client Privileged Matters NJSA 10:4-12

    Kenyatta K. Stewart, Corporation Counsel Settlement of Civil Litigation 7R6-a/Legistar #:25-0420 Pothole accident causing serious injuries. 7R6-b/Legistar #:25-0739 Stolen car chase causing crushed legs. 7R6-c/Legistar #:25-0806 Settlement of retaliatory claim. 7R6-g/Legistar #:25-0658 Wrongful arrest matter. 7R6-h/Legistar #:25-0890 Out-of-Title employment matter. 7R6-i/Legistar #:25-1015 Mistaken ID leading to wrongful posting.

  6. Executive Session Ended at 11:58 A.M.
  7. _______________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY