SERVING DEL NORTE COUNTY SINCE 1879 Crescent City, CA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024
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Board Continues Cell Tower Appeal BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media. Inc.
Pending Location of Alternative Site ect Design, 136-foot Wireless facility camouflaged as a pine tree, 1,600 square foot network equipment surrounded by slatted fence (or acoustic barrier), Generator for emergencies, room for collocation by additional wireless carriers and available space for public safety antennas rent- free. Gallagher addressed supervisors with a map of wireless coverage and gap in service in the Lake Earl area and north of Crescent City, a worsening condition identified in 2022. Due to extensive growth of public cell phone usage, Verizon Wireless sought to address the less than satisfactory service via a request to erect a specific geographically-placed tower in a quiet rural neighbor-
The Board of Supervisors voted to continue its discussion for the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to erect a Verizon cell phone tower on Railroad Ave. The supervisors’ decision to continue the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission denial of the CUP Appeal was unanimous. Towers LLC Complete Wireless consultant is the authorized agent for Verizon Wireless, the applicant for the CUP. Representing Towers were Tower Project Manager Kevin Gallagher and legal counsel Paul Albritton. The Project Manager presented a power point describing the Proj-
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Proposed site for Cell Tower located at 2801 Railroad Avenue
Please see APPEAL, Page 4
Beleaguered Harbor Commission Mired in an Ocean of Debt, Dysfunction and Restraining Orders a Bayside RV resident (who shall remain anonymous) and Harbormaster Tim Petrick who filed a Workplace Violence Restraining Order against the tenant April 5. The language used by the tenant at recent meetings at the public speaker dais and within publicly-released emails was unquestionably coarse. Sensing a hostile tone in those missives involving language that promises “… to take you down…” the Harbormaster took the next step and requested CCHD legal counsel intervention, coming to Court and requesting a Workplace Violence Restraining Order against the tenant. The Harbor’s Please see HARBOR Page 4
BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
In its Mission Statement, “The Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) provides sustainable marine and shore-based commercial, economic, educational and recreational opportunities for the benefit of the community.” Along the journey to meet this lofty goal, the CCHD has managed to upset several Harbor tenants, vessel owners who moor their boats in the Harbor and at least two commissioners who’ve very publicly expressed concerns over Harbor operations and finances. The latest imbroglio involves
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CCHD Harbor District Office.
Coastal Commission Takes a Look/See at Pebble Beach Slides and Other Projects
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BY ROGER GITLIN. Country Media, Inc.
The California Coastal Commission team paid a visit to Crescent City last week for an on-site visit to observe first hand, the deteriorating slide damage which has closed iconic Pebble Beach Drive from 7th to 8th streets. The City remains on a Decla-
ration Emergency continuance pursuant to Public Contract Code but was unable to reiterate its emergency status at the May 6 meeting due to a lack of a 4/5 City Council quorum. Only three councilors were present at the first May meeting. Public Works Director Dave Yeager says the City will need about $32 million to fully correct
long-standing erosion from Pocket Beach at 9th St. to approximately 6th St., exacerbated by the severe February storms. The as yet to be Emergency Opening (EO) project has been submitted: • Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) 88 percent. • Cal Trans / Office of Emergency Services, Nine percent.
The City’s portion, three percent, is approximately $1million The holdup in moving forward is the need for Congressional approval so the City may be reimbursed for its share of the improvements. Sarah Christie, Coastal Commission North District Director Please see COMMISSION, Page 3
Retired Del Norte Sheriff passes away
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The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce Retired Del Norte County Sheriff G. Thomas Hopper passed away Tuesday, May 7 at the age of 94. Sheriff Hopper served as the elected Sheriff of Del Norte County from 1977 to 1987. Prior to being elected Sheriff, he began working for Del Norte County as a Deputy Sheriff in 1963. He was promoted to Chief Jailer in 1966 and then Undersheriff in 1967, where he stayed for 10 years until he was elected Sheriff ten years later. After his retirement, he went on to become the Public Information Officer for Pelican Bay State Prison for many years. He and his wife Laraine were also very active with the local Elks Lodge. The Sheriff’s Office Flags will be flown at half staff and Deputies will be wearing mourning bands in Sheriff Hopper’s honor. No announcement of pending service was announced.
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