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again to find a consulting firm that specializes in hydrology and ecology, but the Friends of Kottinger Creek were very impressed with the proposal of Drew Goetting and wanted to make certain he was included in the new bidding process. She wanted to make certain a scientific team leads the project management. She supported multi-objective restoration which includes aesthetics, park usage, etc. However, she believed those were sub-concerns to the primary goal of creek restoration. Finally, she asked that the client/consultant privilege be waived so the members of Friends of Kottinger Creek are able to talk directly with the consultant. She felt that being able to speak directly with the consultant would have made this project more successful. Communications could have been clear and issues resolved more quickly. She urged Council to restore Kottinger Creek quickly and correctly. Ms. McKeehan believed it was important that communication with a consultant be done through a meeting process. She was concerned about giving free access to a consultant because it results in mixed directions and that could result in mass confusion. Ms. Ayala asked how this procedure will be different than before. Ms. McKeehan replied that setting a clear goal, such as restoring the creek, would be very helpful. She had been impressed with the proposal of Drew Goetting in the short time she had to review it. Staffhas never been at odds with the residents about this project, but the t~tms of the project kept changing. She would like a new scope of work to be defined. Staffwould then accept proposals from a variety of consultants, including Drew Goetting, and the project will proceed. She related the elements considered when selecting a consulting finn. She had no problem with providing input to a consultant through a meeting process, but did not agree there should be free and open contact with the consultant. That could lead to conflicting directions. Ms. Ayaia did not think the Friends wanted to give directions, but to just ask questions. Ms. McKeehan said it happened before and that is why things started to get confused. Mr. Campbell agreed there should be some boundaries between the consultant and the people who will do the work on the creek. He felt it was certainly acceptable for the Friends to make comments and ask questions in a meeting. The consultant should be allowed to do the job. Mr. Brozosky said problems occur when questions and responses are relayed through third parties. Sometimes things are lost in the process. Ms. McKeehan said that could have happened, but there were also times when contacts were made directly with Wolfe Masson. She believed the best thing was for all parties to meet together. Ms. Ayala said her goal was to restore the creek. Ms. Hosterman felt if that were the goal and the consultant search was narrowed to those who specialize in hydrology and stream restoration, then many of the prior problems will go Pleasanton City Council 19 01/21/03 Minutes