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Municipal Council

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Municipal Council held a closed executive session on June 16, 2026, to discuss attorney-client privileged matters related to pending settlement agreements. The council addressed multiple civil litigation cases and workers' compensation claims involving various city departments, including public safety, health, and municipal services. No public action was taken during this session.

Key Decisions

  • Executive Session Authorization Passed
  • Review of Settlement Cases (8 items) Reviewed in closed session

Agenda

  1. 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 11:52 A.M.

  2. 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 regarding Settlements of Civil Litigation and Workers’ Compensation. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Time: Commencing at 11:52 A.M. and ending at 12:14 P.M. Additional Information:
    Resolution
    Action: Adopt Passed

    The motion was adopted by the following votes:

  3. Matters Concerning Attorney Client Privileged Matters NJSA 10:4-12(b)(7)

    Kenyatta K. Stewart, Corporation Counsel Settlements and Workers’ Compensation Claims 7R6-a/Legistar #:26-0506 Settlement of harassment claim within public safety. 7R6-b/Legistar #:26-0507 Settlement of wrongful termination claim in the health department. 7R6-c/Legistar #:26-0524 Settlement of outstanding legal fees for services rendered. 7R6-d/Legistar #:26-0535 Settlement of outstanding legal fees for services rendered. 7R6-e/Legistar # 26-0689 Former firefighter occupational cancer resulting from exposure during the course of employment. 7R6-f/Legistar # 26-0836 Injuries sustained by a firefighter during the course of employment. 7R6-g/Legistar # 26-0837 Water/Sewer employee injured when their vehicle was struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit. 7R6-j(as)/Legistar # 26-0840 Police officer discharged his weapon resulting in injuries. No Action Taken

  4. Executive Session Ended at 12:14 P.M.
  5. _______________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
  6. 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 11:52 A.M.

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