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Wide public support pushes San Bernardino council to authorize Acoma Unity Center lease talks
Summary
Hundreds of residents, students and civic leaders urged the San Bernardino City Council to renew the Acoma Unity Center lease, citing youth programs, mentorship and neighborhood benefits; the council unanimously authorized staff to proceed with lease negotiations after two councilmembers recused.
Dozens of residents and youth speakers urged the San Bernardino City Council on April 15 to renew the lease for Acoma Unity Center, a community nonprofit that dozens described as a "beacon" for the city's west side.
The council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to proceed with lease renewal negotiations for the Andres Community Center at 1367 North California Street after two members disclosed recusals. Mayor Pro Tem Canales recused himself from the item because his organization holds a memorandum of understanding the mayor described as potentially a perceived conflict; Councilmember Ortiz recused because she had been employed by Acoma within the past 12 months.
The push for renewal dominated…
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