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to establish and maintain access to the public for both hunting and fishing. The history <br /> behind duck hunting is valuable and asked that Council keep it in mind. <br /> Paul Verveniotis explained he works in technology and enjoys a fundamental lifestyle of <br /> hunting to provide food for his family. He stated there is a very rich tradition of hunting in <br /> the area and that we should not allow a small group of citizens to decide that because they <br /> no longer like an aspect of an area's usage, hunting should be banned. He stated he is a <br /> member of the California Waterfowl Association and Ducks Unlimited and that the two <br /> organizations have restored millions of acres to wildlife habitat both locall� and across <br /> North America. He further stated that the CWA is willing to send representatives to speak <br /> at any future discussions and he asked that any continued discussion respect his comments <br /> and the long history of waterfowling in the area. <br /> Consensus of Council was that no change is to be made at this time to the discharge of <br /> fireanns provisions in connection with waterfowl hunting in the outer waters of the city. <br /> B) Historic Courthouse Restoration Report; <br /> Mayor Ruskin explained that recent Council consensus was to join efforts with other <br /> groups to demolish the annexes to the old historic courthouse and restore the original <br /> courthouse to its historical glory. This project would include a park area, which would be <br /> naturally restored if that annex were removed. Since the park plaza area is central to the <br /> downtown the idea of seeking additional community input and might be appropriate for the <br /> downtown task force to study. Seeking approval of seed money and ideas about the project <br /> and any concerns. <br /> M/S Howard/Hartnett to adopt the recommendations that Council designate seed money of <br /> no more than $15,000. To share the cost of professional consultants and to ask the <br /> Downtown Task Force and Downtown Business Group to both be participants in <br /> communicating how they would want that area to look in the future. The motion passed by <br /> a unanimous voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 00-306 <br /> 13. ADJOURNMENT - 9:30 p.m. <br /> M/S Hartnett/Ira to adjourn until the meeting of October 16, 2000. The motion passed by a <br /> unanimous voice vote by those present. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Patricia S. Howe, CMC <br /> City Clerk <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 <br /> PAGE 5 <br /> MINUTES <br /> _.u...__ _ _ . <br /> _ _.. . .. .� <br /> --_ <br />