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The Columbia Press 2 January 7, 2022 Public safety calls Assaults • Assault, 4:59 p.m. Jan. 3, Fred Meyer. Under investigation. Thefts and burglaries • Stolen catalytic converter, 2:11 a.m. Dec. 30, Fred Meyer park- ing lot. A man reported the theft valued at $3,000. • Shoplifting, 9:50 p.m. Jan. 3, Walmart. Jason B. Pace, 38, of Warrenton was cited for sec- ond-degree theft and criminal trespassing after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $190 in mer- chandise. • Shoplifting, 6:04 p.m. Dec. 31, Walmart. Christan I. Harrison, 40, of Ocean Park, Wash., was cited for second-degree theft after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $589 in merchandise. Suspicious circumstances and disturbances • Disturbance, 3:31 p.m. Dec. 29, Sunset Lakes RV Park. Woman reports a male banging on her door after she turned down his request for a date. • Shoplifting, 8:14 p.m. Jan. 1, Walmart. Brian J. Flint, 37, of Bremerton, Wash., was cited for second-degree theft after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $299 in merchandise. He also was arrested on a warrant issued by Wasco County. • Woman pushing people who aren’t wearing masks, 3:11 p.m. Dec. 30, Costco. • Trespassing, 3:55 p.m. Dec. 31, Fred Meyer. Keith Alan Byman, 33, no known address, was cited for criminal trespassing after he returned to the store where he’d previously been trespassed • Fraudulent use of credit card, 10 a.m. Jan. 3, 1400 block Northwind Court. • Burglary, 11:07 a.m. Jan. 3, 0-100 block Southwest Kal- mia Avenue. A business owner reported $3,000 in construction tools were stolen. • Disturbance with man refusing to leave, 1:23 a.m. Jan. 1, 0-100 block Northwest Date Avenue. • Noise complaint, 1:42 a.m. Jan. 1, 300 block North Main Avenue. • Disturbance, 3:26 p.m. Jan. 1, 1600 block East Harbor Drive. • Illegal camping, 11:50 p.m. Jan. 1, Walmart. Street. Driver cited. • Tires slashed, 12:20 a.m. Jan. 2, South Jetty Bar. • Possible drug activity, 6:35 a.m. Jan. 2, Buoy 9 parking lot. • Noise complaint, 7:18 p.m. Jan. 2, 700 block Southeast 13th Place. Traffic • Tractor-trailer into building, 2:29 p.m. Dec. 28, Bio-Oregon. • Vehicle vs. elk, 10:32 p.m. Dec. 29, Northwest Warrenton Drive at 13th Street. • Vehicle vs. elk, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Ridge Road north of Ninth Street. • Speeding, 2:16 p.m. Jan. 1, Ridge Road south of KOA. • Speeding, 3:01 p.m. Jan. 1, Harbor Drive at Heron Street. Driver cited. • Speeding, 1:20 p.m. Jan. 2, Highway 101 at Marlin Avenue. Driver cited for going 62 in a 45 mph zone and for driving while suspended. • Tractor-trailer blown over by the wind, 5:49 p.m. Jan. 2, Walmart parking lot. • Traffic stop, 10:45 p.m. Jan. 3, Highway 101 at East Harbor Drive. Driver cited for having no license or insurance. • Running a stop sign, 9:22 a.m. Jan, 2, 1300 block South Main Avenue. • Running a stop sign, 1:56 p.m. Jan. 2, South Main at 15th Send news or address changes to: 5 N Highway 101 #500, Warrenton OR 97146 Cindy Yingst, Publisher/Editor (office@dblcy.net) 503-861-3331 Peggy Yingst, Advertising Director (ads-TheColumbiaPress@outlook.com) 503-861-3331 D.B. Lewis, Circulation Director (circulation@dblcy.net) 503-861-3331 Postage paid at the Warrenton Post Office All content copyrighted by Clatsop County Media Services LLC Fire and service calls • Fire alarm, 8:16 a.m. Dec. 29, 400 block Northeast Skipanon Drive. • Burglar alarm, 11:27 a.m. Jan. 1, 1000 block Marlin Avenue. • Burglar alarm, 9:27 a.m. Jan. 2, Camp Rilea. • Tree down in road, 5:19 p.m. Jan. 2, 500 block Pacific Drive. • Burglar alarm, 2:50 a.m. Jan. 4, Astoria Golf & Country Club. Medical calls • Medical response, 9:03 a.m. Jan. 1, 1800 block First Avenue. • Medical response, 9:34 a.m. Jan. 1, 200 block Southwest Alder Avenue. • Medical response, 3:05 p.m. Jan. 2, 100 block Southeast Nep- tune Avenue. • Deceased person, 5:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 33200 block Sunset Beach Lane. AGENDA CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WARRENTON REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY January 11, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. Warrenton City Commission Chambers 225 South Main Avenue Warrenton, OR 97146 Clatsop County’s only independent weekly newspaper Published by Clatsop County Media Services LLC The week ahead 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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022. 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 discussion on City Manager Candidate Profile and Hiring Process. 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 Audit Report FYE June 30, 2021 Consideration of Resolutions – Authorizing Advisory Board Ap- pointments and Setting Terms of Office 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. Many public meetings are held virtually. Information on how to connect is posted on each entity’s website. Monday, Jan. 10 • Port of Astoria Airport Advisory Committee, 4 p.m., terminal building, 1110 S.E. Flightline Drive. • Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broad- way. Tuesday, Jan. 11 • Port of Astoria Commis- sion, 4 p.m., via Zoom. • Clatsop County Plan- ning Commission, 10 a.m., via GoToMeeting. • Warrenton City Com- mission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave., and via Zoom. • Clatsop Community College Board, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Wednesday, Jan. 12 • Warrenton Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m., Camp Kiwan- ilong, 595 Ridge Road. • Clatsop County Com- mission, 6 p.m., via GoTo- Meeting. Public hearing on redistricting. • Warrenton-Hammond School Board, 7 p.m., War- renton High School Library, 1700 S. Main Ave. Thursday, Jan. 13 • Astoria-Warrenton Chamber Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Astoria Brewing Taproom, 1195 Ma- rine Drive. • Warrenton Planning Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. Friday, Jan. 14 • Clatsop County Com- mission work session, 5 p.m., via GoToMeeting. Saturday, Jan. 15 • Household Hazardous Waste collection event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1790 William- sport Road, Astoria.