CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 4, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO CAMPING AND STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4369 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 (“STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES”), ARTICLE XII (“CAMPING, SLEEPING OR STORAGE OF PROPERTY”), SECTIONS 46-601 – 46-606 OF THE POMONA CITY CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 46-607 – 46-611 RELATING TO CAMPING AND STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY DISCUSSION:
This ordinance was first introduced during the April 20, 2026, City Council Meeting (Attachment No. 1). The purpose of the proposed Ordinance No. 4369 (Attachment No. 2) is to amend Chapter 46, Article XII of the Pomona City Code, by amending existing Sections and adding new Sections. The amendments clarify existing Sections of the Pomona City Code, allowing the City of Pomona Police Department to enforce the prohibition on camping on public property more effectively and efficiently. The amendments do not prevent the City from providing services for the unhoused population or from making efforts to assist unhoused individuals in finding shelter or services. This action is in accordance with State law.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after its adoption on May 4, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with the recommended action. Future fiscal impacts could arise depending on the implementation of additional outreach, enforcement, or personal property cleanup and storage procedures.
Prepared by:
Alyssa Bostrom
Police Captain
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 – Staff Report Item No. 11 dated April 20, 2026 Attachment No. 2 – Proposed Ordinance No. 4369
Ordinance Regarding Camping and Storing Property on Public Property