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hunting. He explained his philosophy of duck hunting and stated the impact on the habitat in the area is minimal due to the need for knowledge and work necessary to hunt in the area. Knowledge of tides, equipment and a boat, a willingness to hunt, knowledge of the habits of the birds as to when they move, where they will move to, weather conditions, time and effort and sweat are all necessary. He stated a mandate of the State Government is to establish and maintain access to the public for both hunting and fishing. The history behind duck hunting is valuable and asked that Council keep it in mind. Paul Verveniotis explained he works in technology and enjoys a fundamental lifestyle of hunting to provide food for his family. He stated there is a very rich tradition of hunting in the area and that we should not allow a small group of citizens to decide that because they no longer like an aspect of an area's usage, hunting should be banned. He stated he is a member of the California Waterfowl Association and Ducks Unlimited and that the two organizations have restored millions of acres to wildlife habitat both locally and across North America. He further stated that the CWA is willing to send representatives to speak at any future discussions and he asked that any continued discussion respect his comments and the long history of waterfowling in the area. Consensus of Council was that no change is to be made at this time to the discharge of firearms provisions in connection with waterfowl hunting in the outer waters of the city. B) Historic Courthouse Restoration Report; (210) Mayor Ruskin explained that recent Council consensus was to join efforts with other groups to demolish the annexes to the old historic courthouse and restore the original courthouse to its historical glory. This project would include a park area, which would be naturally restored if that annex were removed. Since the park plaza area is central to the downtown, seeking additional community input is important and might be appropriate for the downtown task force to study. M/S Howard/Hartnett to adopt the recommendations that Council designate seed money of no more than $15,000. To share the cost of professional consultants and to ask the Downtown Task Force and Downtown Business Group to both be participants in communicating how they would want that area to look in the future. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 00 -306 13. ADJOURNMENT - 9:30 p.m. M/S Hartnett/Ira to adjourn until the meeting of October 16, 2000. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. -- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 220