Three University Place residents told the council they have endured years of disruptive and potentially hazardous conditions at a nearby property and urged stronger city enforcement.

Deborah Nellis described multiple incidents she said began in 2021 and alleged vehicle accumulation, loud music and lights, oil and gas running into street drains, and rodent infestations inside her home. "I've been fighting this guy legally since 11/02/2021," she said, and added she had recorded noise and other disturbances and felt the city had not responded quickly enough.

Neighbor Marcy Norton said she lives near the same house and recalled earlier court action that did not stick, questioned why online code‑enforcement complaint forms did not produce replies and emphasized the safety concern of a city bus parked close to homes. "We pay city taxes, and we've gotten no help," Norton said.

Dan Novogratzky (identified as a neighbor) referenced municipal code (chapter 19.3) and cited multiple vehicles and possible unlicensed auto‑repair activity at the property. He urged staff to write civil tickets when violations occur and said prior enforcement efforts produced dozens of citations that were later dismissed for technical errors.

Mayor Figueroa apologized for any miscommunication and councilmembers said they wanted a clearer accounting of what the city had done and what it could not do. The mayor asked staff to provide a report to the council — not necessarily in open session — summarizing past enforcement actions, limitations, and possible next steps so the council could determine whether additional direction was needed.

No immediate enforcement action was taken on the dais during the meeting; the issue remains a citizen complaint with staff directed to report back and clarify what actions the city can take.