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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRobles,Monica_Mayor_and_City_Council_Public_Comment__1 Vanessa Alvarado From:Monica Robles Sent:Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:55 PM To:PublicComments Subject:SPF violationQuasi-Judicial Hearing - Appeal 26-09 Subdivision 26-03 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 21096) and Conditional Use Permit 25-02 (McDonald’s) (Ward 2) Recommendation: denying Appeal 26-09, Caution - This email originated from outside the City - Verify that the Email display name and Email address are consistent. - Use caution when opening attachments. City of San Bernardino Mayor Tran and City Council members. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-068 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, denying Appeal 26-09, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of Subdivision 26-03 I am Monica Robles - Founder and CEO of Association de Emprendedor@s, an organization that works with entrepreneurs, food vendors, home-based businesses, and small business owners throughout San Bernardino County and especially here in San Bernardino City. Through our work, Emprendedor@s Program we regularly meet individuals who are looking for opportunities to start and grow businesses, create jobs, and build wealth within their communities. Many of these entrepreneurs face significant barriers, including access to affordable commercial space, commercial kitchens, technical assistance, capital, and customer markets. We have observed growing interest among residents in opportunities that support local entrepreneurship, food- based businesses, micro-enterprises, and pathways to business ownership, we have graduated more than 500 Emprendedor@s (Entrepreneurs) in the County of San Bernardino alone and more than 200 City of San Bernardino residents since 2017 We also see first hand many aspiring entrepreneurs seeking spaces where they can test concepts, develop products, and eventually expand into permanent storefronts. As organizations and policymakers consider future development along major commercial corridors, it may be helpful to consider how different types of land uses contribute to our local economic opportunities small-business creation, workforce development, and long- term community investment. Our experience suggests that residents benefit from a diverse local economy that includes opportunities for both established businesses and emerging entrepreneurs. A prime corner like Sierra and Baseline, at the entrance on one side of a Transit Oriented District zone, should epitomize what that community needs and desires. A single-use fast-food drive-thru does not appear to be in the best interest of land use, policy, local community, and local entrepreneurs and small businesses. I strongly urge the City Council to consider those things to uphold the denial at this site. Thank you for your consideration. 2 Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 480-518--5557 or by email:monicarobles@asociaciondeemprendedores.org Warm Regards, Monica Robles, MBA Founder, CEO & President International Certified Coach, Maxwell Leadership Team https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblesmonica/ To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. https://www.asociaciondeemprendedores.org/ 5101 E. La Palma Ave. Suite 100_Q Anaheim Hills, CA. 92807 (714) 640-6908 Office