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North Hills East Board Regular Meeting

June 8, 2026 6:30 pm

Carl's Jr. 9505 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills CA 91343

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Approved on July 13, 2026 Edit Approval

[6:37 pm] Meeting called to order. Jill Akahoshi presiding. Edit

Edit Roll Call

[6:44 pm] The roll was called.

  • Present (9): Jill Akahoshi, Edwin Avila, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Absent (3): Bonney Klabunde, Sonia Alvarez Perez, and Yadira Sanchez

[6:46 pm] Sonia Alvarez Perez arrived at the meeting. Editar

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[7:26 pm]Wil Negrete made a motion related to agenda item 7.

The motion was: Approve May 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report)

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[7:27 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve May 2026 MER (Monthly Expenditure Report)
  • Ayes (9): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Edwin Avila

The motion passed.

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[7:29 pm]Sonia Alvarez Perez made a motion related to agenda item 8.

The motion was: Approve NHENC budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027

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[7:35 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve NHENC budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
  • Ayes (9): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Edwin Avila

The motion passed.

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[7:36 pm]Jay Stern made a motion related to agenda item 9.

The motion was: Approve Minutes for May 11, 2026 meeting

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[7:36 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve Minutes for May 11, 2026 meeting
  • Ayes (9): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Edwin Avila

The motion passed.

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[7:47 pm]Jay Stern made a motion related to agenda item 13.

The motion was: Appoint Animal Services Liaisons

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[7:47 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Appoint Jay Stern and Jose Rodriguez Animal Services Liaisons
  • Ayes (9): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none
  • Ineligible (1): Edwin Avila

The motion passed.

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[7:53 pm]Jose Sermeno made a motion related to agenda item 14.

The motion was: APPROVE a facilities fee of up to $250 PER MONTH ( up to $3000 total for 12 months) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for 12 regular board meetings and 12 meetings (special or committee) or events. to cover additional costs to Valor Academy Elementary for NHENC’s use of their meeting room such as security.

[8:00 pm] Edwin Avila left the meeting. Edit

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[8:01 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

APPROVE a facilities fee of up to $250 PER MONTH ( up to $3000 total for 12 months) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for 12 regular board meetings and 12 meetings (special or committee) or events. to cover additional costs to Valor Academy Elementary for NHENC’s use of their meeting room such as security.
  • Ayes (8): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Elvira Higuera, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, and Jose Sermeno
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (1): Jay Stern

The motion passed.

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[8:06 pm]Sonia Alvarez Perez made a motion related to agenda item 15.

The motion was: Create an Outreach Tools and Materials Ad Hoc Committee.

[8:12 pm] Elvira Higuera left the meeting. Edit

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[8:13 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Create an Outreach Tools and Materials Ad Hoc Committee.
  • Ayes (8): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:15 pm]Kira Palmer made a motion related to agenda item 17.

The motion was: Approve the “Motion: Request for Meeting with the City Attorney Regarding Legal Liability Under ADA Title II -- April 2027 Deadline” and “Letter_1 City_Attorney_ADA_Liability”. Approximately 5 minutes

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[8:18 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve the “Motion: Request for Meeting with the City Attorney Regarding Legal Liability Under ADA Title II -- April 2027 Deadline” and “Letter_1 City_Attorney_ADA_Liability”. Approximately 5 minutes
  • Ayes (8): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:19 pm]Jose Sermeno made a motion related to agenda item 17.

The motion was: Approve the “Motion: Request for Meeting with the City Attorney Regarding Legal Liability Under ADA Title II -- April 2027 Deadline” and “Letter_1 City_Attorney_ADA_Liability”. Approximately 5 minutes

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[8:22 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve the “Motion: Request for Meeting with the City Attorney Regarding Legal Liability Under ADA Title II -- April 2027 Deadline” and “Letter_1 City_Attorney_ADA_Liability”. Approximately 5 minutes
  • Ayes (8): Jill Akahoshi, Stephen Benson, Juan Curiel, Wil Negrete, Kira Palmer, Sonia Alvarez Perez, Jose Sermeno, and Jay Stern
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

[8:34 pm] Meeting adjourned.