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*Special Education Partnership
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Monday, April 13, 2026 3:30 PM City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor The Oakland City Council Special Education Partnership Committee Convened At 3:36 P.M. With Councilmember Brown Presiding As Chairperson COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Councilmember Houston Participated Remote Participation Pursuant To Government Code 54953.8.3C4; Travel While On Official Business.
Roll Call / Call To Order
Present 4 - Ken Houston , Noel Gallo, Rowena Brown, and Zac Unger The Following OUSD Board Members And OUSD Youth School Board Members Were Noted Present
OUSD Board Members: Rachel Latta, Director, District 1;Jennifer Brouhard, President, District 2; Patrice Berry, Director, District 5; Valarie Bachelor, Vice President, District 6 OUSD Youth School Board Members: Marianna Smith; Maximus Simmons; 1 Absent, Smith The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Houston present 3:36 p.m.
Present 3 - Noel Gallo, Rowena Brown, and Zac Unger
Excused 1 - Ken Houston
OUSD Youth Roll Call was modified to note Youth Member Marianna Smith Present At 3:47 P.M.
1 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of September 22, 2025 26-0557
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1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Noel Gallo, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye 4 - Houston Gallo Brown, Unger
NO VOTE 0
2 Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items 26-0558
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1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 4 - Houston Gallo Brown, Unger
NO VOTE 0
3 Subject: Status Of The Oakland Children’s Initiative, Oakland Promise, And First 5 Alameda County
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Children’s Initiative And Its Partner Organizations, Oakland Promise And First 5 Alameda County 26-0545
Sponsors: Brown
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Zac Unger, seconded by Rowena Brown, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 4 - Houston Gallo Brown, Unger
NO VOTE 0
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4 Subject: Oral Report From Oakland Public Works Regarding Illegal Dumping Mitigation From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Receive An Oral Report From The Director Of Public Works, Liam Garland, Regarding Illegal Dumping Mitigation Near School Campuses 26-0546
Sponsors: Brown
1 Speaker Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Ken Houston, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 4 - Houston Gallo Brown, Unger
NO VOTE 0
5 Subject: Report From The Oakland Youth Commission
From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Youth Commission
26-0547
Sponsors: Brown
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Noel Gallo, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 4 - Houston Gallo Brown, Unger
NO VOTE 0
The Roll Call was modified to note Councilmember Houston absent 5:46 p.m.
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6 Subject: School Safety Update From Oakland Unified School District From: Councilmember Brown
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Regarding Current School Safety Protocols, Funding Structures, And Strategic Safety Updates
26-0548
Sponsors: Brown
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2 Speakers Spoke On This Item
A motion was made by Rowena Brown, seconded by Zac Unger, that this matter be Received and Filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye 3 - Gallo Brown, Unger
Excused 1 - Houston
NO VOTE 0
Open Forum
1 Speaker Spoke During Open Forum
Adjournment
There Being No Further Business, The Oakland City Council Special Education Partnership Committee Adjourned The Meeting At 6:09 P.M. * In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
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