Council advances first reading of mobile‑home rent stabilization amendments after resident testimony

The City Council introduced by title only an ordinance amending the mobile‑home park rent‑stabilization provisions of the Corona Municipal Code (ordinance No. 3,426, amending CMC chapter 5.47) and advanced it on first reading during the Feb. 4 meeting.

A resident who identified herself as a long‑time mobile‑home community advocate praised the council for passing the rent stabilization ordinance and cited a total of about "1,143" mobile‑home households in Corona (she noted some parks set aside a unit for managers and therefore the working total might be closer to 1,133). She thanked council members for workshops and follow‑up support that she said will help tenants understand implementation and avoid misinformation.

The ordinance was introduced by title and read for first reading; a council member moved to introduce the ordinance and the council voted unanimously to advance the measure on first reading. No substantive amendments were recorded during the meeting; staff indicated additional hearings and procedural steps would follow the first reading.

The item followed routine consent business and public comment. The mayor and councilmembers thanked tenant advocates and staff for outreach and for planning community workshops to explain the ordinance's provisions and next steps for affected residents.

Next steps: the ordinance was advanced on first reading; future council sessions will include the required second reading and any additional public hearings or clarifying language before final adoption.