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He stated that has not done anything either. He stated that the neighbors repeatedly call staff and he has yet to see even one day of compliance. He noted that one day there were 12 vehicles/trailers on the property. He stated that the neighbors are very frustrated that there has not been any progress on this property. He noted that sometimes there are a few days when the number of vehicles is reduced to six, but the number of vehicles simply goes back up after a few days. He stated that staff has decided that eight vehicles could now be on the property due to the number of licensed drivers and yet the property still remains out of compliance. He stated that the neighbors are concerned that some of these issues could cause other problems, using the example of rodents coming because of the trash on the property or groundwater issues that could arise from the vehicles on the property. He stated that after two Resolutions adopted by the Council there is still no progress being made and the neighborhood simply wanted to express concern that it is still not being addressed. Mayor LeTourneau thanked the resident for providing this input. He stated that this input is an important step for the nuisance case and noted that staff can work with the resident in another way. He recognized that there are cases in the City that continue to have Code violations and require more work. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that he can speak to the vehicles and items allowed, but not the barking dogs. He stated that he was told that the owner obtained the necessary licensure for the animals. He confirmed that there was a major issue with the vehicles and storage on the property, which was more noticeable when Community Development took on the case. He stated that there was more junk and debris in the backyard. He noted that the resident is a senior citizen and does not have much family in town, therefore staff was willing to work with the resident to provide additional time. He stated that there is an active abatement notice that was sent earlier this week with a ten-day compliance period. He noted that action would bring the total number of vehicles under the number of six. He provided an update on the fines and future abatement that could continue to occur for the property. Mayor LeTourneau summarized that there was a period of time in which the property came into compliance and therefore that case was closed out. He noted that when the property had additional violations, that triggered a new enforcement case, which started the clock over again but now that the abatement process has begun, enforcement can continue on a more swift schedule. Mr. Newman stated that he disagrees that the property came into compliance at any time during that period. He noted that the number of trailers continues to not be counted in the total number of items allowed on the property. He stated that there are five pitbulls on the property and if a kennel license was going to be issued, that would require a public hearing. th Greg Drahosh, 5451 164 Lane NW, stated that he is the neighbor to the west of the property in discussion. He asked if the dog licensure mentioned by staff was a kennel license. He stated that he was informed that a kennel license would require a public hearing and he would be notified of such action. He stated that he has yet to be notified of that request. He stated that the dogs bark at all times of the day and night and is a nuisance. He stated that this has been a frustrating issue that this property has not come into compliance. City Council / July 14, 2020 Page 3 of 18