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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/06 CC MINUTES L Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2006 REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. 351 ACTION TAKEN 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard, Councilmembers Carson (seated at 5:19 p.m.) Benham, Couch, Sullivan (seated at 5:30) Scrivner Absent: Council member Hanson 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. l 3. WORKSHOPS 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Bill Avery; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One case) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(C) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding claim submitted by Glenn Porter. Assistant City Clerk Gafford announced item 4.b. is being removed from the agenda. b. c. d. l i __ ~.__ __---.-.J 352 Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 2 ACTION TAKEN Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5: 19.m. APPROVED AB HANSON APPROVED AB HANSON J Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:28 p.m. RECONVENED MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 5. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hall, Vice-Mayor Maggard, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Couch, Sullivan, Scrivner Absent: Council member Hanson 6. INVOCATION by Reverend Gabriela Perla, Trinity United Methodist Church. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Christopher Bura, 5th Grade Student at Standard Elementary School Mayor Hall acknowledged students from a CSUB Journalism class in attendance at the meeting. J 8. CLOSED SESSION ACTION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Bill Avery; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(A) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One case) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1 )(3)(C) of Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding claim submitted by Glenn Porter. STAFF GIVEN DIRECTION b. DELETED c. NO REPORTABLE ACTION d. CITY ATTORNEY DIRECTED TO SETTLE City Attorney Gennaro announced item 8.b. was removed from the agenda. j (' ~ l J 5 3 '- j Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 3 -\ PRESENTATIONS ACTION TAKEN 9. l a. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Mickey Sturdevant and Shirley Harris, Mothers Against Senseless Killings, proclaiming May, 2006, as "Let No Mother Lose a Child Month". Cynthia Waters accepted the Proclamation on behalf of M.A.S.K. b. Presentation by Mayor Hall of Proclamation to Brian Keegan, Executive Director, Bike Bakersfield, proclaiming May, 2006, as "Bakersfield Bike Month". Brian Keegan accepted the Proclamation and made comments. 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Bob Bell, Kevin Burton and John Sarad spoke regarding the Property Based Improvement District Steering Committee. L b. Mari Gonzales, Lisa Gonzales, Byron Mui, Shelby Hebert and Jerry Frost spoke regarding the location of the Federal Courthouse. Councilmember Couch requested the City adopt a Resolution, similar to the County Resolution, declaring the City Council's adopted goal supporting the location of the Federal Courthouse in the downtown area. Vice-Mayor Maggard asked that staff request a pUblic forum be conducted before Council with representatives of the Federal Court and GSA, to explore options and provide explanations; additionally both U.S. Senators, all Congress Members with districts or parts of districts in the dh Circuit to be issued invitations to participate. Councilmember Carson requested information on the feasibility of a City representative attending hearings held by GSA regarding the issue. L I ~------~--~-~._--~~--~._- _..,~._~---~_._--~._~- - -~~----~----~----------~-~ 354 Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 4 10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS continued Councilmember Couch requested staff assist and advise concerned parties regarding effective ways to reverse the decision placing the Federal Courthouse in the southwest and move the location to the downtown area. Staff to describe the process, best practice etc., to assist in achieving a positive outcome. Additionally, staff to evaluate feasibility of suspending the appeal to the decision regarding the location of the Federal Courthouse until the hearings are complete. Councilmember Benham requested the City provide information and a link on the City website to Federal Courthouse information. 11. APPOINTMENTS a. Two (2) appointments to the Planning Commission due to the expiration of terms of Edward Blockley (Ward 2) and Thomas McGinnis (Ward 4), whose terms expire April 30, 2006. Motion by Councilmember Benham to reappoint Edward Blackley to the Planning Commission for a four year term. Motion by Councilmember Couch to reappoint Thomas McGinnis to the Planning Commission for a four year term. b. One (1) appointment to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency due to the expiration of term of Thomas P. Mishoe, term expired April 22, 2006. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to reappoint Thomas P. Mishoe to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency for a four year term. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: a. Approval of minutes of the April 5, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting. ACTION TAKEN J APPROVED AS HANSON APPROVED AS HANSON j APPROVED AS HANSON j 12. l l l ~l Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 5 355- CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN Payments: b. Approval of department payments from March 24, 2006 to April 13, 2006 in the amount of $15,423,722.56 and self insurance payments from March 24, 2006 to April 13, 2006 in the amount of $374,672.14. Ordinances: c. Adoption of Ordinance deleting Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code in its entirety and adding a new Chapter 1.12 relating to the establishment of ward boundaries. ORD 4342 d. Adoption of Ordinance amending Chapter 10.76 of the Municipal Code relating to parades. ORD 4343 Resolutions: e. Resolution adopting an alternate retirement system, Public Agency Retirement System (PARS), for part- time employees in lieu of Social Security. Resolution, pursuant to Court Order, rescinding approval of General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 04-1704 for property located on the east side of Wible Road, approximately 200 feet south of Berkshire Road. RES 103-06 f. RES 104-06 ASS SCRIVNER g. Resolutions approving applications proposing proceedings for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City identified as: h. Annexation No. 504 consisting of 1.08 acres located at the northwest corner of Verdugo Lane and Snow Road. Annexation No. 524 containing 0.24 acres located east of Hughes Lane, south of Highway 58. Resolution confirming approval by the Assistant City Manager of Chief Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding assessments of certain properties in the City for which structures have been secured against entry or for the abatement of certain weeds, debris and waste matter and authorize collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. RES 107-06 1. RES 105-06 2. RES 106-06 j I ~__.,..~..-...-o-.~___.~""_~'""~''''' __..'_'__ ~~~.___.. .~.____._.,___,~..____._~_____-"-_"'_____ ._._~_._~--_-.----..~ ~ ..~--~~_._--_...._----~,"",,---_.,--._~_.._~---~-----~---_._~.~-----~._~------..~------------~ 35'6 . 12. Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR continued i. Purchase of LED ribbon board for Rabobank Arena: 1. Resolution determining that the ribbon board for Rabobank Arena cannot be obtained through the usual bidding procedure and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $1,210,000.00. j. 2. Agreement with Daktronics, Inc. ($1,209,272.46) to furnish and install 1 ProAd Video Plus Display LED ribbon board with 1 Venus 7000 rack-mount control system. Resolution in support of the Sexual Predator Punishment and Control Act of 2006, known as "Jessica's Law". k. Resolution amending Resolution No. 003-06 dispensing with bidding procedures due to emergency replacement of engine/generator at Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2, not to exceed $500,000.00. Change to salary schedule and new job specification: I. Amendment NO.2 to Resolution No. 049-06 approving Memorandum of Understanding for employees of the Blue and White Collar Units, and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Development Specialist. 2. New job specification for Development Special ist. 1. 3. Conversion of vacant Development Associate to Development Specialist. ACTION TAKEN REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERA TION J RES 109-06 RES 003-06(1) J RES 049-06(2) J Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 7 35.7 ACTION TAKEN 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued l m. Changes to salary schedule, revised job specifications and title change: 1. Amendment NO.1 to Resolution No. 078-06 RES 078-06(1) setting salaries and related benefits for officers and employees of the General Supervisory, Police Supervisory and Management Units, and adopting salary schedule and related benefits for Purchasing Officer and Public Information Officer. 2. Revised job specifications for Purchasing Officer and Office Administrator - Public Relations. 3. Title change for Office Administrator - Public Relations to Public Information Officer. n. Resolution adding territory Area 2-32 (District, Stine RES 11 0-06 Canal NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and confirming the assessments, approving the Public Works Director's Report and authorizing collection of assessments by the Kern County Tax l Collector. o. Resolution of Intention No. 1445 to add territory RO/1445 Area 3-47 (McCutchen, Mountain Ridge SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. p. Resolution of Intention No. 1446 to add territory, RO/1446 Area 4-54 (36th, Q N) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. q. Resolution of Intention No. 1447 to add territory, RO/1447 Area 4-53 (Brundage, Chester SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. r. Resolution of Intention No. 1448 to add territory, RO/1448 Area 5-24 (Cottonwood, Planz NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works L Director's Report. I -,~-----,----------~ 35 8 Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 8 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN s. Resolution of Intention No. 1450 to add territory, RO/1450 J Area 5-25 (Cottonwood, White SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. t. Resolution of Intention No. 1452 to add territory, RO/1452 Area 1-63 (Allen, Snow NE) to the Consolidated Maintenance District and preliminarily adopting, confirming and approving Public Works Director's Report. u. Resolution of Intention No. 1449 to order the RO/1449 vacation of the entire alley between Lake Street and Kentucky Street, from King Street to Baker Street, and portion of the alley between Lake Street and Kentucky Street, from Baker Street to Kern Street. Agreements: v. Tract Maps and Improvement Agreements: 1. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 06-094 Pulte Homes Corporation for Tract 5997 J located south of State Route 178 and east of Alfred Harrell Highway. 2. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 06-095 McMillin Tuscany, LLC for Tract 6000 Phase 5 located north of State Route 178 and east of Alfred Harrell Highway. 3. Final Map and Improvement Agreement with AGR 06-096 Centex Homes for Tract 6148 Phase 1 located north of State Route 178 and east of Alfred Harrell Highway. w. Amendment NO.1 to Improvement Agreement No. AGR 05-308(1) 05-308 with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Tract 6289 Unit 1 located east of Allen Road and north of Noriega Road. j Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 9 359 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN L x. Purchase real property located at 3120 Hosking Road for future Hosking Road/Wible Road Intersection: 1. Agreement with Roger D. & Peggy L. AGR 06-097 Whitaker for purchase of the property. DEED 6404 2. Appropriate $500,000 additional traffic impact fee revenue to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Transportation Development Fund. y. Agreement with WRA Engineering, Inc. (not to AGR 06-098 exceed $50,000.00) for design engineering assistance in updating City standards, specifications and ordinances. z. Agreement with M. Green & Company LLC AGR 06-099 ($45,605) for a full scope annual audit of the 2005-06 fiscal year. aa. Agreement with Kern River Valley Cemetery District AGR 06-100 to purchase Kern River water from the City for irrigation of cemetery grounds. l bb. Amendment NO.2 to Agreement No. CA05-013 with AGR 06-101 Clifford & Brown ($110,000.00, total not to exceed $150,000.00) for outside legal services in the matter of Elizabeth Ann Peel, et al v City, et al. cc. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-216 with AGR 05-216(1) Quality Team, Inc. to extend agreement for twelve (12) months for sale of surplus computers and related equipment. dd. Amendment NO.1 to Agreement No. 05-261 with AGR 05-261(1) Kern Sprinkler Landscaping, Inc. ($75,000.00 revised not to exceed $210,750.00) for irrigation and landscaping services. Bids: ee. Reject all bids for one (1) motor grader. ff. Accept bid and award annual contract to Safeway AGR 06-102 Sign Co. (not to exceed $65,000.00) for traffic signs. gg. Accept bid and award contract to Graham Prewett, AGR 06-103 Inc. ($85,350.00) for Police Station roof l replacement. ._~~-,~----_.__._--_._-,-~ a 6,0' Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 10 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued ACTION TAKEN hh. Accept bid from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, AGR 06-104 J Inc. ($79,983.33) for one (1) additional vacuum sweeper for the Public Works Department. ii. Accept bid and award contract to Loop Electric, Inc. AGR 06-105 ($207,876.40) for traffic signal install on Camino Media at Scarlet Oak Drive and Camino Media at Roadrunner Drive, and interconnect synchronization on Camino Media to Haggin Oaks Boulevard to Ming Avenue. jj. Accept bid and award contract to Hobbs AGR 06-106 Construction (not to exceed $115,308.00) to remove, furnish and install Westwold Park playground equipment. kk. Rosedale Highway (State Rte. 58) widening project, AGR 06-107 between Gibson Street and Highway 99: 1. Accept low bid and award contract to Griffith Com pany ($2,133,538.00) for construction of the project. 2. Appropriate $2,000,000 additional traffic impact fees to the Capital Improvement J Budget within the Transportation Development Fund. II. Accept bid and award contract to Brown and Fowler AGR 06-108 Construction ($470,692.00) for CBK Interface Facility Phase 4 located at 1000 Buena Vista Road. mm. 2004/2005 Federally Funded Project for Reconstruction of Various Streets: nn. Accept bid and award contract to AC Materials Inc. ($4,445,297.00) for construction of project. 2. Appropriate $115,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund balance (Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2) to the Capital Improvement Budget to fund the storm drain improvement portion of project. Accept bid and award contract to Griffith Company ($965,965.00) to construct shoulder paving, various streets, Federal Fiscal Year 2004-2005. AGR 06-110 1. AGR 06-109 j l l l Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 11 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued 361 - ACTION TAKEN AGR 06-111 L.......---""__~__~........_~__._..__......_~_..__.~~._~.~~~_,........-'-_........_~_ .__...____~~ _~_--o..-._ ~._ _._~_........_._....o.......-..._ __ ..-...............~---------_.._-_._-_._~._._~--~---*-_.- i _____~ _~,__~____~________1 00. Install Traffic Signal Interconnect - Part 3: 1. Accept base bid and additive alternate no. 1 and award contract to AC Electric Company ($493,960.00) for construction of project. 2. Appropriate $520,556 Congestion Management Air Quality funds to the Capital Improvement Budget within the ISTEA Fund. Miscellaneous: pp. Assessment District and related Public Financing Authority (PFA) Bond Call: 1. Appropriate $600,103 fund balances to the operating budgets within various special assessment funds and PF A debt service funds to facilitate advance redemption of Assessment and related PF A Bonds. Appropriate $5,000 General Plan Maintenance Trust Revenues and $5,000 County share project costs to the Planning Department Operating budget within the Development Services Fund for consulting services for proving a work program and subsequent Request for Proposal for the update to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. qq. rr. Miscellaneous Appropriations: 1. Appropriate $2,300,000 additional revenue to the Public Works Department operating budget within the Equipment Management Fund for increased fuel and materials costs associated with maintaining fleet equipment. 2. Appropriate $370,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance (Wastewater Treatment Plant No.3) to the Public Works Department operating budget for increased operating costs associated with emergency repairs and odor control. 3. Appropriate $20,000 General Aviation Fund Balance to the Public Works Department operating budget for professional consultant services and demolition of restaurant. 362 Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 12 12. CONSENT CALENDAR continued Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve Consent Calendar items 12.a. through 12.rr with the removal of item 12.i. for separate consideration. Councilmember Scrivner announced a conflict of interest on item 12.f. i. Purchase of LED ribbon board for Rabobank Arena: 1. Resolution determining that the ribbon board for Rabobank Arena cannot be obtained through the usual bidding procedure and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefore, not to exceed $1,210,000.00. 2. Agreement with Daktronics, Inc. ($1,209,272.46) to furnish and install 1 ProAd Video Plus Display LED ribbon board with 1 Venus 7000 rack-mount control system. City Manager Tandy introduced the General Manager of the Rabobank Arena and Convention Center, Steve Womack, who provided video of similar LED ribbon boards. Motion by Councilmember Scrivner approve 12.i. 13. CONSENT CALENDAR HEARINGS None. 14. HEARINGS a. Public Hearing to consider Resolution establishing industrial and commercial sewer service user surcharges for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Public Works Operations Manager Underwood made staff comments. Hearing opened at 7:43 p.m. No one spoke. Hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED AS HANSON J RES 108-06 AGR 06-093 J APPROVED AS HANSON RES 111-06 J l l l L____ ___ __ ~__ Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 13 Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve the Resolution establishing industrial and commercial sewer service user surcharges for Fiscal Year 2006- 2007. 15. REPORTS a. Budget and Finance Committee Majority Report No. 1-06 and Minority Report No. 1-06 regarding FY 06/07 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) annual spending plan. EDCD Director Kunz presented an overview. Motion by Vice-Mayor Maggard to approve the Majority Report. 16. DEFFERRED BUSINESS a. Mill Creek Linear Park: Agreement with Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey, Inc. (RHAA) ($347,025.00) for preliminary design of project. 2. Appropriate $100,000 Old Town Kern Redevelopment Fund balance to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Old Town Kern Operating Fund. 1. 3. Appropriate $150,000 Domestic Water Retained Earnings to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Domestic Water Fund. 4. Appropriate and transfer $100,000 additional Vehicle License Fee revenues from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Budget within the Capital Outlay Fund. Economic and Community Development Director Kunz provided an overview and City Manager Tandy made staff comments. Motion by Councilmember Benham to approve the Agreement and appropriate funds. Councilmember Couch announce a conflict of interest on item 16.a. 363 ACTION TAKEN APPROVED AS HANSON APPROVED AS HANSON AGR 06-112 APPROVED ASS COUCH AS HANSON "-- ._~_."-.._~. .._---_._---_--....-._..__.----......._-....."----._-~-~---,._,--~-_.----------------_.~-,-_.._._--~.~------_.~~-_._~-~-------------~--- 364 Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 14 16. DEFFERRED BUSINESS continued City Clerk McCarthy announced the staff recommendation on the agenda is incorrect and should read, "Staff recommends acceptance of bid, award contract and approval of appropriation." b. Construction of McDonald Way Sewer and Lift Station Project: 1. Accept bid and award contract to H PS Mechanical, Inc. ($2,187,512.40) for project. 2. Appropriate $1,350,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund Balance to the Capital Improvement Budget for construction project. Public Works Operations Manager Underwood introduced Design Engineer Arnold Ramming who gave a computer overview. Motion by Councilmember Carson to accept the bid, award the contract and appropriate funds. 17. NEW BUSINESS None. 18. MAYOR AND COUNCIL STATEMENTS Councilmember Benham requested Public Works respond to a request from St. George Orthodox Church regarding disabled access on Truxtun A ve. and provided contact information. Councilmember Benham requested the Police Department address an issue on Kern St. and provided contact information. Councilmember Benham requested staff address issues on California A ve., Durham Ct., Buena Vista St. and Baker St. and provided contact information. Councilmember Benham requested staff respond to a citizen inquiry regarding cost recovery for events taking place in City parks and if staff deems necessary refer the matter to the Budget and Finance Committee. Councilmember Benham requested staff provide an update regarding scheduling of a meeting with the Sunset/Oleander Park Preservation Committee. ACTION TAKEN J APPROVED AB HANSON J J l l l 18. Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 15 COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Council member Carson requested Code Enforcement respond to a citizen complaint regarding a mobile home park at 620 Terrace Way. Councilmember Sullivan announced she will provide staff with referrals in the next few days. Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the Great American Clean-Up. Councilmember Sullivan made comments regarding the opening of the Park at Riverwalk. Councilmember Couch requested the Mayor proclaim Mayas 'Veterans Memorial Month'. Councilmember Couch provided the Police Department information regarding a potential Ordinance and requested a review of the information. Councilmember Couch requested information regarding General Plan Amendment noticing. Planning Director Movius responded. Councilmember Couch requested Planning staff contact him regarding economic impact analysis and thresholds and the relationship to CEQA and requested Planning Director Movius contact him regarding the issue. Councilmember Couch made comments regarding LAFco and requested City Manager Tandy and Planning Director Movius meet with him regarding the issue. Councilmember Couch provided a fax and requested staff provide input regarding the document. Councilmember Couch requested staff provide information regarding the connection of the Westside Parkway and Hwy. 178. Councilmember Couch requested staff provide one set of updated Alternative 15 maps and Thomas Roads maps for realtors. Councilmember Scrivner requested staff provide an update regarding a flashing beacon on Benton St. near Frank West School north of Wilson, and the results of radar enforcement in that area. 365 ACTION TAKEN ~_~.____~_____~__~__.~_~,.______~_____..__.,_'~~__________~_,_~_~___,__._.___~___ _.~___~____-i 366 1Q. Bakersfield, California, April 26, 2006 - Page 16 COUNCIL AND MAYOR STATEMENTS continued Council member Scrivner requested staff contact Ms. Kelly regarding concerns in the Castleford St. neighborhood and report back to him. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested a staff provide an update at the next Budget and Finance meetings and regarding the status of negotiations between the City and private trash haulers. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested an update regarding the status of the group home on Dorset St. and requested that a memo outlining all steps and target dates discussed at the last meeting be provided to all involved parties. Vice-Mayor Maggard requested information regarding the cost to the City of recent demonstrations. City Manager Tandy responded. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall adjourned the me ATTEST: I~ Ilsst ,CITY CLERK and Ex Offi Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ACTION TAKEN J J J