The Sunnyside City Council revoked the Townhouse Motel’s business license on Monday because of concerns about living conditions and security.
City staff members recommended the license be revoked. At a meeting earlier this month, the council reviewed code violations and substandard room conditions found in 2019. A follow-up inspection on Sept. 16 found improvements, with some work left to be done. The council also considered public comments from local business owners, who said motel residents were engaged in criminal activity, including theft and selling drugs.
Helen and Fred Kim, the motel’s owners, said they have taken steps to address concerns by renovating rooms, increasing security and evicting some long-term tenants, all of whom will be gone by the end of the month.
Their long-term goals are to…