Written Public Comment
Public Comment — City Council Meeting (April 27, 2026)
Mobile Home Committee
May 11, 2026
Dear Mayor and Yucaipa City Council Members,
I'm writing in support of establishing a Mobile Home Park Commission for the City of Yucaipa.
Yucaipa has thousands of mobile home residents, many who are seniors, and we all depend on clear communication and fair treatment when it comes to rent control and local rules. Currently there really isn't a place where residents can speak up, work through problems, or have any real say in decisions that affect our homes. Which is why I'm advocating for the city to form a Mobile Homer Commission.
If the city council decides forming a commission is not a viable option at this time, then I would suggest re-establishing and restructuring the Mobile Home Committee with clear directions, defined goals and practical guidelines so it can function in a more meaningful and productive way for everyone involved.
In the past, a Mobile Home Committee was formed, and I served as a member of that committee. When the one -year -term concluded, I chose not to reapply. Why? Because in my opinion, it because a complete waste of everyone's time.
One of the main reasons was the restrictions placed on committee members. We were told we could not communicate with one another outside the meetings or even have access to each other's contact information. That limitation made it nearly impossible to have meaningful discussions, collaborate, or develop recommendations.
I had hoped the committee would help create a genuine connection between park owners and residents since those relationships have at times been somewhat adversarial in the past. Instead, the structure made productive communication extremely difficult. There also appeared to be no clear direction, mission statement or defined goals for the committee. At least none that I was ever made aware of. How could we possibly be effective if we didn't even clearly understand the purpose of the committee itself.
As a result, the committee did not accomplish anything of real value.
Another reason I chose not to reapply was my concern over allowing a well-known WMA lobbyist to serve on the committee as a park owner representative. I have personal knowledge of Julie Paulie a WMA employee contacting my park owner, Peter Wang, and asking if she could serve as his representative on the committee. That raised big red flags for me about impartiality and transparency because of WMA's long history of lobbying against rent control. Had the park owner approached her independently, I may have viewed the situation differently. Instead, the circumstances gave the impression that there were underlying motives involved. It's difficult for many residents to believe that someone who has actively advocated for the elimination of rent control for years could serve in a role viewed as fully unbiased, transparent, and fair to residents.
A commission for Yucaipa's mobile home residents would restore something important that has been missing for a long time: a place for open discussion before serious issues ever reach the City Council. A commission would allow for a more thoughtful and deliberate process, better communication, informed recommendations, and ultimately better outcomes for both residents and the city.
This is not lust about rent control. Residents face a wide range of issues, including park rules, maintenance concerns, health and safety matters, and simply understanding the laws and regulations governing mobile home living.
Right now, many residents feel overlooked or they're unsure where to turn when problems occur. A commission, or even a properly structured committee with a clear directive, would provide a consistent and organized way to address these concerns while improving communication between residents, park owners, and the city. More importantly, it would create a place where issues could be discussed constructively before they grow into larger conflicts.
There is also a practical side to this issue. It is my understanding that the city is currently spending significant funds on a hearing officer review process that has seen little to no use. A volunteer -based commission, possibly with a modest stipend for members, could provide better oversight, greater community engagement, and a more productive use of city resources.
If the city believes the hearing officer process should remain in place, perhaps a more cost-effective arrangement could be considered, such as compensating the hearing officer on a per -case basis rather than through a very expensive ongoing retainer. The hearing officer could also work in tandem with a Mobile Home Commission or properly structured committee so that all aspects of resident concerns are being addressed, not just individual disputes.
A balanced commission, or properly structured committee with clear goals, made up of residents, park owners or their managers, and at -large members, would give everyone involved a voice and help create a more open, cooperative, and productive process. It would also help free up City Council time by allowing detailed discussion and review to take place before recommendations are brought forward.
Simply put, this is about creating a fair and workable system that reflects the importance of thousands of Yucaipa residents who call mobile home communities their home.
Respectfully,
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Northview Mobile Estates resident