CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 2, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Betty Donavanik, Development Services Director SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT BACK ON CODE COMPLIANCE NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCESS FOR VACANT BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
Receive and file a report back on Code Compliance nuisance abatement process for vacant buildings and properties.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the City Council meeting of January 5, 2026, the City Council requested that staff report back on the Code Compliance Division’s process on how nuisance abatement of vacant buildings and properties are addressed within the City. Staff’s presentation will include the following:
Top 5 Negative Impacts of Abandoned and Vacant Buildings The Code Compliance process to address nuisances created by vacant buildings and properties:
Notice of Violation
Administrative Citations
Notice of Abatement and Abatement Warrant process
Legal actions and receiverships
Property Maintenance Requirements and Vacant Property Registration Program Police Department No Trespass Form
Examples of nuisance properties that have been abated
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file a report back on the Code Compliance nuisance abatement process for vacant buildings and properties.
Prepared by:
Betty Donavanik
Development Services Director
Report Back on Nuisance Abatement Process for Vacant Buildings and Properties