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The Columbia Press 2 April 9, 2021 Public safety calls Thefts and burglaries • Shoplifting, 6:55 p.m. March 30, Walmart. Tahnika D. Mi- chell, 28, of Chinook, Wash., was cited for second-degree theft, providing false information to police and criminal trespassing after she allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise valued at $113, including a Versa Cam, flash- light, food, and a Dremel tool set. • Shoplifting, 12:30 p.m. April 1, Walmart. Anthony Richard Ra- mos, 29, of Ilwaco, Wash., was cited and released on a misde- meanor warrant from Washing- ton County Circuit Court. • Shoplifting, 11:45 a.m. April The week ahead Many public meetings are be- ing held virtually. Information on how to connect is posted on each entity’s website. Monday, April 12 • Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. Tuesday, April 13 • Clatsop County Planning Commission, 10 a.m., 857 Commercial St., Astoria. • Warrenton City Commis- sion, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Clatsop Community College Board, 6:30 p.m., Columbia Hall Room 219, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria. Wednesday, April 14 • Clatsop County Commis- sion, 5 p.m. workshop, 6 p.m. regular session, 857 Commer- cial St, Astoria. • Warrenton-Hammond School Board, 7 p.m., War- renton High Library, 1700 S. Main Ave. Thursday, April 15 • Spruce Up Warrenton, 11:30 a.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Thursday Night Talks, 7 p.m., live on Fort George Brew- ery’s Facebook page. Clatsop County’s only independent weekly newspaper Published by Clatsop County Media Services LLC Send news or address changes to: 5 N Highway 101 #500, Warrenton OR 97146 Cindy Yingst, Publisher/Editor (news@thecolumbiapress.com) 503-861-3331 Peggy Yingst, Advertising Director (ads@thecolumbiapress.com) 503-861-3331 D.B. Lewis, Circulation Director (circulation@thecolumbiapress.com) 503-861-3331 Postage paid at the Warrenton Post Office All content copyrighted by Clatsop County Media Services LLC 2, Walmart. Samantha Diane Lewis, 29, of Bay City was cited for third-degree theft after she allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $61 in jewelry, makeup and earbuds. Suspicious circumstances and disturbances • Criminal mischief, 11 a.m. April 1, 300 block Southwest Second Street. Neil Robert Johnson, 35, of Hammond was cited for sec- ond-degree criminal mischief. • Harassment, 3:17 p.m. April 3, 1000 block Northwest War- renton Drive. William C. Rice, 77, of Warrenton was cited and released. • Man yelling in front of store, 11:05 a.m. April 5, Fred Mey- er. James Earl Harrod, 35, no known address, was arrested on a warrant and for resisting arrest, interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct. He was booked at Clatsop Coun- ty Jail. • Dog bite, 3:16 p.m. April 5, 900 block Nautical Drive. Dog taken to animal shelter. Traffic • Collision with injuries, 2:39 p.m. March 29, Ridge Road in Gearhart. • Traffic stop, 2:12 p.m. March 30, Northwest Warrenton Drive at 17th Place. Driver cited for driving while suspended. resisting arrest. His blood-alco- hol level was recorded at 0.14 percent. • Traffic stop 4:23 p.m. March 30, South Main Avenue at Southeast Second Street. Driver cited for driving while suspend- ed and having no insurance. • Garbage truck struck building, no injuries, 12:35 p.m. April 2, AT&T Store in Youngs Bay Plaza. • Speeding, 9:30 a.m. April 3, Harbor Drive at King Street. Driver cited for going 55 in a 35 mph zone. • Wrong-way driver on one-way street, 6:55 p.m. March 30, Southwest Third Street at South- west Main Court. Driver cited. • Vehicle into ditch, 6:38 a.m. March 31, Northwest Warren- ton Drive at 13th Street. Jason Peter Velasquez, 40, of Portland was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving and AGENDA CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WARRENTON MEETING TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 – 6:00 P.M. Warrenton City Commission Chambers – 225 South Main Avenue Warrenton, OR 97146 This is a Preliminary Agenda. A final Agenda and full meeting packet will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.warrenton.or.us and at City Hall after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. The City Commission will meet in executive session at 4:45 p.m., under the authority of ORS 192.660(2)(d); to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. The City Commission will hold a work session beginning at 5:00 p.m., prior to the regular meeting. The purpose of the work session is a review of the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. Work Sessions are open to the public however, no public comment will be taken. Public Meetings will be conducted in the Commission Chambers with a limited seating arrangement. To adhere to social distancing recommen- dations, meetings will now also be audio and video live streamed. Go to https://www.ci.warrenton.or.us/administration/page/live-stream-pub- lic-meetings for connection instructions. • • • • BUSINESS ITEMS Consideration of Police Association Union Contract Consideration of Goods Contract for Purchase of F-150 Police Re- sponder Consideration of Raw Waterline Replacement Contract – Mur- raysmith Consideration of Grant Agreement - Warrenton Grade School/Main Avenue Safe Pedestrian Walkway Project Warrenton City Hall is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting the City Recorder, at 503-861-0823 at least 48 hours in ad- vance of the meeting so appropriate assistance can be provided. • Rear-end collision, no injuries, 12:08 p.m. March 31, Ensign Lane at Highway 101. One driver cited for following too closely. • Traffic stop, 8:46 p.m. March 31, Harbor Drive near Warren- ton Mini Mart. Driver cited for having no license. • Running a stop sign, 7:36 p.m. April 3, Southwest Second and Alder streets. Driver cited. • Speeding, 12:55 p.m. April 4, Ridge Road at the soccer fields. Driver cited for going 60 in a 45 mph zone. • Traffic stop, 6:20 p.m. April 4, South Main Avenue at Third Street. Driver cited for using a cell phone while driving. • Running a stop sign, 645 p.m. April 4, South Main Avenue at Alternate Highway 101. Driver cited for disobeying a traffic-con- trol device and for driving while suspended. • Two-vehicle collision, no inju- ries, 4:29 p.m. April 5, Youngs Bay Bridge causeway. • Single-vehicle crash, no inju- ries, 5:06 p.m. April 5, Harbor Drive at King Street. • Speeding, 7:45 p.m. April 5, Ridge Road at soccer fields. Driver cited for gong 64 in a 45 mph zone. • Traffic stop, 9:45 p.m. April 5, Ensign Lane at 19th Street. Driv- er cited for having no license or insurance. Fire and service calls • Unauthorized burning, 6:40 p.m. March 26, Pinehurst, Gear- hart. • Downed tree, 2:37 p.m. March 28, Cottage, Gearhart. • Debris pile burn, 5:25 a.m. April 5, 33400 block Sunset Beach Lane.