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Resident urges council to investigate conditions at Hotel Barrie on L Street, cites pests and safety concerns
Summary
A speaker urged the council to investigate ongoing sanitation, pest infestation and safety issues at the Hotel Barrie (729 L Street), requested city intervention and asked staff to follow up with relevant agencies.
During general public comment a resident urged the council to investigate living conditions and management responsiveness at the Hotel Barrie, 729 L Street.
The commenter described repeated pest infestations (bed bugs, cockroaches, rodents), alleged poor maintenance and limited responsiveness from property management to resident complaints. The speaker also raised concerns about repeated incidents of violence and drug activity on the premises and said vulnerable residents—some with disabilities or mental‑health needs—are not receiving appropriate support or referrals.
A city staff member indicated staff would take the speaker’s contact information and follow up after the meeting. The transcript does not record immediate council action or a staff report beyond the stated commitment to follow up and to have city staff contact the speaker.
