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Municipal Council

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Municipal Council held a closed executive session on September 8, 2026, to discuss confidential legal matters related to civil litigation settlements involving the city. The session covered four pending settlement claims involving city vehicles and municipal property liability issues. No public votes or decisions were made during this private legal discussion.

Key Decisions

  • Motion to Enter Executive Session Passed
  • Discussion of Civil Litigation Settlements (4 claims) Discussed in closed session

Agenda

  1. 1 MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Action: Adopt Passed

    During the Pre-Meeting on this date, a motion was made by the Council of the Whole to enter Executive Session at 12:24 P.M.

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

    Kenyatta K. Stewart, Corporation Counsel Civil Litigation Settlement Claims 7R6-a/Legistar: 26-0845 Motor vehicle collision involving a City police vehicle and another car causing injuries. 7R6-b/Legistar: 26-1064 Motor vehicle accident involving a Water/Sewer vehicle and another car, resulting in injuries to passengers. 7R6-c/Legistar: 26-1134 Slip and fall involving a hazardous condition caused by water accumulation and black ice associated with a leaking drainage pipe at a firehouse. 7R6-d/Legistar: 26-1177 Insurance matter involving gap coverage.

  5. Executive Session ended at 12:50 P.M.
  6. _______________________________________ LUIS A. QUINTANA PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
  7. 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 12:24 P.M.

  8. 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 matters concerning attorney-client privileged matters regarding Civil Litigation Settlements. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: September 8, 2026 Time: Commencing at 12:24 P.M. and ending at 12:50 P.M. Additional Information:
    Resolution
    Action: Adopt Passed

    The motion was adopted by the following votes: