North Hills East Board Regular Meeting
May 11, 2026 6:30 pm
Carl's Jr. 9505 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills CA 91343
Minutes
Draft minutes — not yet approved Edit Approval
[6:36 pm] Meeting called to order. Jill Akahoshi presiding. Edit
[6:36 pm] The roll was called.
- Present (10): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
- Absent (2): Edwin Avila and Sonia Alvarez Perez
[7:40 pm]Jose Sermeno made a motion related to agenda item 8.
The motion was:
Motion to Discuss Approval of April 2026 MER
[7:43 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to Approve April 2026 MER
- Ayes (9): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, and Jose Sermeno
- Noes (0): none
- Abstentions (1): Jay Stern
The motion passed.
[7:44 pm]Jay Stern made a motion related to agenda item 9.
The motion was:
Motion to Discuss Approval of Minutes for April 13, 2026 Meeting
[7:45 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Unanimous Motion to Approve Minutes for April 13, 2026 Meeting
- Ayes (10): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
- Noes (0): none
[7:46 pm]Elvira Higuera made a motion related to agenda item 10.
The motion was:
Approval of up to $250 for NHENC branded magnets
[7:48 pm] Bonney Klabunde left the meeting. Edit
[7:49 pm] Bonney Klabunde arrived at the meeting. Editar
[7:51 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approval of up to $250 for NHENC branded magnets
- Ayes (10): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:52 pm]Wil Negrete made a motion related to agenda item 11.
The motion was:
Disscuss Approval of up to $600 for NHENC branded notepads
[7:55 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approval of up to $600 for NHENC branded notepads
- Ayes (10): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:56 pm]Wil Negrete made a motion related to agenda item 12.
The motion was:
Approval of up to $250 for ice and water/refreshments for a NHENC table at Opal's Walk for Freedom event on June 19
[8:04 pm]Yadira Sanchez made a motion related to agenda item 13.
The motion was:
Approval of up to $300 to renew Canva license
[8:04 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approval of up to $250 for ice and water/refreshments for a NHENC table at Opal's Walk for Freedom event on June 19
- Ayes (10): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:05 pm]Yadira Sanchez made a motion related to agenda item 13.
The motion was:
Approval of up to $300 to renew Canva license
[8:08 pm]Stephen Benson made a motion.
The motion was:
Motion to adjourn
[8:08 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approval of up to $300 to renew Canva license
- Ayes (10): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Bonney Klabunde, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Yadira Sanchez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:08 pm] Meeting adjourned.