Council renews ACOMA community center lease after wide public support

The San Bernardino City Council unanimously approved a lease renewal for the ACOMA community center on April 15 after a lengthy public‑comment period that included numerous residents, program participants and candidates urging the council to preserve the facility and its services.

Speakers described ACOMA as an essential local resource for youth development, senior services, vocational programs and community activities; multiple commenters recounted personal examples of how the center affected their families’ lives. Supporters told the council that renewing the lease would sustain programs such as robotics, gardening, mentorship and after‑school activities and would protect a long‑standing community asset.

Councilmembers moved and supported the lease renewal by roll call; clerk read votes and the motion passed unanimously.

Next steps: Staff will finalize lease paperwork consistent with the council’s approval so ACOMA can continue operations under the renewed term.