Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JULY 25, 2007 AT THE CITY HALL

Present:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Gina G. Perez - - City Councilor

Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - - “ “

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo- - - - “ “

Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan - - “ “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano–Garcia - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - “ “

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy- - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay

Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - SK Federation President

Absent:

Hon. Edwin J. Piano- - - - City Councilor

(On Official Business)

Call to Order

The City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 3:45 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With nine (9) members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared. However, Councilors Gina Perez arrived during the Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda and Carlito A. Baloy during Committee Reports.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

With no questions nor objections the body adopted the minutes of its regular session held last July 4, 2007, on motion of Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

Before the approval of the day’s agenda, Councilor Rodel Cerezo read the items on 1st and 2nd reading, to wit:

First Reading:

1. Draft Ordinance No 2007 – O-05 – An Ordinance Enacting The Olongapo City Investment Code Of 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Gina G. Perez. (Referred to the Committee on Business)

2. Draft Ordinance No 2007 – O-06 – An Ordinance Providing For The Olongapo City Reproductive Health Care Code Of 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Angelito W. Baloy. (Referred to the Committee on Health)

3. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-24 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay New Kababae, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means)

4. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-25 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay Old Cabalan, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means)

5. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-26 – A Resolution Approving The Request Of Barangay Pag-Asa To Operate A Mini Fair Within Their Jurisdiction Subject To The Prescribed Guidelines Of The Sangguniang Panlungsod. Sponsored by Councilor Angelito W. Baloy. (Referred to the Committees on Business and Barangay Affairs)

6. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-27 – A Resolution Approving The Request Of Barangay Asinan To Operate A Mini Fair Within Their Jurisdiction Subject To The Prescribed Guidelines Of The Sangguniang Panlungsod. Sponsored by Councilor Angelito W. Baloy. (Referred to the Committees on Business and Barangay Affairs)

7. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-28 – A Resolution Extending Warmest Greetings And Congratulations To The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) On The Occasion Of Its 93rd Year Anniversary. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

Second Reading

1. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-20 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay East Tapinac, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

2. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-02 – An Ordinance Withdrawing Portions (As Described In The Attached Site Development Plan) Of The Left And Right Wing Side Of The Volunteers Park From Public Use And Declaring Them As Patrimonial Property Of The City. Sponsored by Councilors Marey Beth D. Marzan and Angelito Baloy

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-03 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP39,500.00) To The Item Other Machineries And Equipment Under The Capital Outlay Of Olongapo City Convention Center From The Special Account – Olongapo City Convention Center. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan

4. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-04 An Ordinance Adopting The 2007-2009 Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Investment Plan And Providing Funds Thereof. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan

5. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-21 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Open A Special Account In The Designated Government Bank For The Purpose Of The ECCD Expansion Program. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan

6. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-22 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Entered Into By City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. For And In Behalf Of The City Government Of Olongapo And Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Represented By Its Administrator And CEO Armand Arreza For The Sibit-Sibit Festival 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Gina G. Perez

7. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-08 – A Resolution Authorizing The Experimental Re-Routing Of Public Utility Jeepneys Particulary PUJ-J-10 (Tabacuhan Yellow With Blue) And PUJ-J-04 (Mabayuan Green). Sponsored by Councilor John Carlos G. delos Reyes

8. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-10 - A Resolution Approving The Unified Land Information System Project Design Document And Endorsing To The Innovation Support Fund (ISF) For Final Approval The Said Project Design Document. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

9. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-11 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement For And In Behalf Of The City Government Of Olongapo And Department Of Public Works And Highways Represented By Marcelina N. Ocampo, Asst. Regional Director For Maintenance Operations. Sponsored by Councilors Anselmo A. Aquino and John Carlos G. Delos Reyes

10. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-01 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Seven Million Pesos (PhP7,000,000,00) As The City’s Counterpart Fund For The Olongapo City Unified Land Information System Project. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

Before the approval of the agenda, the Presiding Officer clarified to the Council Secretary if copies of the drafts in the items on second reading, specifically items nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10 were already provided because she has no copy. The Council Secretary replied neither she has the copy of the drafts.The chair also asked if the Council Members have their copy and they answered negative. Councilor delos Reyes said he intends to table Draft Resolution No. 11.

Finally, on motion of Councilor Rodel Cerezo, the body approved the agenda for the day’s session except for items 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Resolution No. 443, Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Zamboanga. In behalf of their people, the council totally supported the intended Malacañang initiative to grant executive clemency to Senators-Elect Antonio F. Trillanes and Gregorio B. Honasan, for the best interest of the country. They were to transmit the resolution to Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and furnish copies to all Sangguniang Panlungsod, Panlalawigan and Bayan throughout the Philippines and to Honorable Senators Trillanes and Honasan. (For information and guidance).

2. Unsigned Committee Findings and Recommendations for Administrative Case No. 06 (12-06-05) Zosimo A. Cabiling vs Brgy. Capt. Rolando S. Alba, Sr. and Romeo S. Manalo.

A recess was declared at 4:00 p.m.

Session resumed at 4:02 p.m.

Councilor delos Reyes clarified that the findings and recommendations were formally submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod in compliance with the rules of barangay cases and the decision was rendered within 30 days. But, after learning that the findings submitted were not signed by the Chairman, Councilor delos Reyes and Vice Chairman Councilor Marzan, the Presiding Officer decided to return it to the Committee for their proper signatures.

3. First endorsement from the City Mayor to the body regarding the Memorandum of Agreement Entered Into By and between The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENR) represented by its CENR Officer, Francisco de Lara and the City Government of Olongapo, represented by the City Mayor. (Referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules).

4. First endorsement from the City Mayor, a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement Entered Into By and Between the Registry of Deeds, represented by Atty. Emmanuel Aquino and City Government of Olongapo, represented by the City Mayor. (Referred to the Committee on Laws)

5. Copy of the Annual Budget of Brgy. Old Cabalan for Calendar Year 2007. (Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means)

6. Resolution No. 13, Series of 2007 of Brgy. New Cabalan, entitled: “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP73,600.00 For The Fumigation And Clean-Up Up Drive Project Of Brgy. New Cabalan.” (Referred to Councilor Marey Beth Marzan)

7. Resolution from Brgy. New. Cabalan, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP40,000.00 For The Purchase Of Medicines For The Third and Fourth Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2007. (Referred to Councilor Marey Beth Marzan)

8. Letter from Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia addressed to Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo, City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer, regarding the provision of Internal Rules of Procedure, subject for approval of the body particularly Section 66, paragraph “a” in relation to Section 80. (To be answered by the Chairman)

9. Letter from Rexy G. Cruz, City Executive Regulator, Subic Bay Regulatory Board addressed to Ms. Edna G. Canlas, General Manager, Subicwater and Sewerage Co. Inc., wherein the City Mayor called their attention regarding the numerous excavations going on in the City which inconvenienced the public who were complaining. The problem was discussed by Subicwater and Engineering Department last July 12, 2007. According to Executive Regulator Rexy Cruz it was observed that there was no change particularly at Arthur Street. In fact the works seems to have slowed down. (For information and guidance)

10. Letter from Samuel L. Matias leader of TUBIG, Olongapo City, addressed to Hon. JC. delos Reyes, Chairman, Committee on Laws, asking why Councilor Lipumano was not given committee chairmanship and was not even a member of any committee. According to him, she is best suited to be in the Health Services Committee. (To furnish a copy of the letter to Kgd. JC delos Reyes)

11. Letter from Samuel Matias of TUBIG, addressed to Mayor Gordon, acknowledging his reply to the letter regarding “Putulin sampung taong panlilinlang at pagsasamantala ng Subicwater” and was expecting it to be endorsed to the Subic Bay Water Regulatory Board Chairman, Hon. Antonio de Vera for appropriate action. (For information and guidance)

12. Copy of a Proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Olongapo City Year 2007-2011.

13. DILG Memorandum Circular 2007-66, to all DILG Regional Provindical and City Directors regarding Guidelines for the Conduct of the Newly Elected Officials (NEO) Orientation Program to start this third quarter issued by Secretary Ronaldo V. Puno. (For information)

14. Letter from the City Mayor addressed to Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo, Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer, and Members of Sanggunian, requesting to consider a resolution to implement the proposed concreting of road and construction of drainage system along Cristobal Street (Sta. Rita Road – Cristobal Extension) Brgy. Sta. Rita, amounting to Four Million Thirty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Six Pesos and Ten Centavos (PhP4,038,376.10). (Referred to the Chairman, Committee on Engineering and Public Works)

15. First endorsement from the City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to the body providing a copy of the city’s Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Program and the proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management System 2007-2011 from Mr. Dante P. Ramos, Dept. Head, ESMO. (For information)

16. Copy of Republic Act No. 9003, “An Act Providing For An Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, Creating The Necessary Institutional Mechanisms And Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited And Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds Therefore, And For Other Purposes.” (Referred to the Committees on Environment and Health)

17. Copy of request for a Certified True Copy of Approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod regarding Brgy. New Cabalan’s Resolution No. 7, 2007, “A Resolution Approving The Reimbursement Of The Expenses Of The Barangay ALS During The National Summit at Baguio City Amounting to Thirty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP35,000.00)” as requested by Kgd. Antonio Arcenal, Committee Chairman on House Rules and Barangay Affairs. (Referred to Kgd. Marzan)

18. Committee report of Councilor Ellen Dabu on the monitoring of banned Chinese products, and the celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week last July 17-23, 2007 by the Social Welfare and Development Office.

Committee Reports

Councilor Gie Baloy rendered a joint committee report being the Chairman, Committee on Local Price Coordinating Council and Councilor Ellen Dabu, as Chairman, Committee on Markets and Slaughterhouse, pertaining to Councilor Gie Baloy’s request to the Department of Trade and Industry and the City Health Office, to investigate the proliferation of medicinal, herbal and banned food products imported from China. According to the Council, these were openly sold in drugstores, supermarkets, specialty shops, malls and sidewalks in the city, even without the requisite approval from the BFAD.

Based on the monitoring report submitted by Ms. Leonila Baluyut, Provincial Caretaker of the DTI in Zambales a monitoring was conducted by the City Local Price Coordinating Council composed of the DTI, City Health, Treasurer’s Office and the City Agriculture Office to identify the sale of banned Chinese products such as White Rabbit, Creamy and Milk Candy, Bairong Grape Biscuits and Yongkang Grape Biscuits.

This led to the inspection of establishments in the City of Olongapo and Subic Bay Freeport Zone. In the list, were six duty free shops in SBFZ, three stalls in James L. Gordon Public Market and five supermarkets in the city.

The outcome of the investigation revealed the following:

A. Rexie’s and Miriam’s Store in SBFZ, five (5) repacked plastics and six (6) packs of White Rabbit Creamy and Milk Candy were confiscated.

B. At Royal Duty free Shop also in SBFZ, the management was readily advised by their supplier to remove all White Rabbit Creamy and Milk Candy from their shelves long before the said product was banned.

C. All the monitored establishments were not found selling Bairong and Yong Kang Grape Biscuits.

The Councilor was still awaiting from the City Health Office, the report on the sale of china made herbal and medicinal products which were without BFAD approval.

Councilor Gina Perez reported the activities conducted concerning the Committee on Tourism. On the status of the proposed Olongapo City Investment Code, a committee hearing was called last July 20 to discuss the proposed ordinance. It was attended by the representatives from the Offices of the Budget, City Planning, Business Permit, DILG, Personnel as well as Councilors Gie Baloy and Jong Cortez. The discussion focused on the composition of the Investment Board Investment Center and Investment Incentives transpired. She invited her colleagues to attend the next scheduled hearing on July 31 at 9:00 a.m.

Councilor Perez also reported the meeting which was held in July 25 with the barangay Committee on Tourism. Discussions covered the following status of each Barangay’s Tourism Programs, the upcoming tourism activities which will include Awareness Seminar, Strategic Planning and Summit, and the anticipated tourism events in the city like the Ulo ng Apo Festival, Subik Subik Festival and the Ad Congress by November. In line with these events, an inspection and accreditation of various establishments were conducted by the Committee.

Also, in her report, the Councilor brought up the complaints of Barangay Barretto businessmen particularly their request to the City Mayor for assistance on the provisions of Portalets to be installed in tricycle terminals, and the designation of tourist police in the Barrretto business area.

Councilor Dabu reported about the seminar held by the Olongapo City Local Price Coordinating Council regarding Republic Act 7581. She explained that the Act provides protection to consumers by stabilizing the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities and prevention on undue price increases. She further explained that the seminar also concerns measures to improve and develop an efficient transport and distribution system, stabilize prices at reasonable level, as well as to institute appropriate penalties for illegal price manipulation.

After which she presented the work plan of the council for 2007-2008.

For her second report, she informed the body that the Social Welfare and Development Office celebrated the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week last July 17-23, 2007 with the theme “Kapag May Access, May Success”. One of the events was the Livelihood Day which was participated in by hundred of disabled persons who took part in various livelihood activities such as banana and camote chips, crispy and spicy dilis making. This was held at Old Cabalan.

Councilor delos Reyes brought out the matter concerning the issue on the proposed Coal-Fired Power Plant in Redondo Bay. Councilor delos Reyes mentioned that according to Councilors Perez and Cortez, it seemed like they were already informed about the concrete plan to build the said Coal-Fired Power Plant when they attended a meeting with SBMA. Councilor delos Reyes then reminded his colleagues about the Resolution that was approved last January 24. It was a resolution inviting Ms. Amethya Dela Llana. Manager of Ecology, SBMA and test consultants to conduct a formal briefing before the City Council and enlighten the members about the status of the proposed 150 mega-watt Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant at Brgy. Agusuhin, Subic, Zambales.

In order to give emphasis to the said resolution, Councilor delos Reyes read a paragraph under the Local Government Code, particularly Section 26 which states, “It shall be the duty of every national agency or government-owned or controlled corporation authorizing or involved in the planning and implementation of any project or program that may cause pollution, climatic change, depletion of non-renewable resources, loss of cropland, rangeland, or forest cover, and extinction of animal or plant species, to consult with the local government units, non-governmental organizations, and other sectors concerned and explain the goals and objectives of the project or program, its impact upon the people and the community in terms of environmental or ecological balance, and the measures that will be undertaken to prevent or minimize the adverse effects thereof.”

He informed the body that he intends to write the management of SBMA, a letter stating that mandatory consultations, under the Local Government Code, is under the terms and conditions of the Council of which the Members are the representatives of the people of Olongapo, and not dictated by SBMA.

He explained that as Chairman of the Committee on Laws and Human Rights protection and Vice-Chairman of Environment, he expressed his apprehension that if the SBMA will continue to pursue this project without consulting the Council, it may have an adverse effect as to the relationship between the City and SBMA is concerned. He added that as a matter of fact, SBMA conducted a meeting regarding this in Subic that day.

The Presiding Officer queried whether the letter of invitation to Ms. Dela Llana was properly coursed through. The Council Secretary answered that it was received by the Office of Ms. Dela Llana. Councilor delos Reyes added that before he relinquished his Chairmanship of the Committee on Environment to Councilor Cortez, he wrote a follow-up letter dated July 2 to Administrator Arreza, which remains unanswered to date.

The Chair requested Councilor Jong Cortez, being the new Chairman of the Committee on Environment, the task of making a follow-up to that request, which the Councilor gladly accepted. He also informed the body that in one of the SUBRA meetings he attended together with Atty. Dilag, they were able to have the chance to tell Mr. George Lorenzana and the others who were in the meeting that they are invited to come if a public hearing will be held in Olongapo to be conducted by SBMA and the proponents of the project.

Councilor delos Reyes commented that this issue was already published in the news paper in June 29, thus, it appears that the project was all systems go.

According to Councilor Cortez, there were reports that people of SBDMC have started conducting soil testing in the area and SBMA has already advised the fisher folks to avoid that area. He also informed the Chair that he was able to attend the meeting of the SUBRA upon the request of the City Mayor.

The discussion caused a great concern for all the members because of the lack of knowledge on their part about the Coal Power Plant Project, considering that Olongapo City can be directly affected by any effects that may result from its operation. Councilor Cortez explained that the said power plant is just adjacent to Hanjin Shipyard. Hanjin is at Sitio Agusuhin, Brgy Cawag, Subic, Zambales, so technically, the project will fall under the jurisdiction of Subic, Zambales. However, said area was also claimed by SBMA since it was a military reservation.

The Presiding Officer expressed her concern that they really need to be briefed or be given an orientation on what the project was all about so she asked Councilor Cortez to follow-up the letter issued by Councilor delos Reyes to SBMA.

For the next committee report, Councilor Marzan informed the body about the result of their review on the annual budget of Brgy East Tapinac which is already on second reading. It was reviewed together with Vice-Mayor Cajudo except Councilors Buenafe and Lipumano. After the deliberation, it was found out to be in accordance with the guidelines and prescriptions for the passage of a barangay budget.

Also under second reading, regarding ordinance withdrawing portions of the Volunteers Park, the Councilor, together with Councilor Gie Baloy, wrote a letter to Brgy. Capt. Apalit and Mayor Gordon for the posting of the notice of public hearing set on August 10, 9:30 a.m. at the Session Hall. She mentioned about the letter of Councilor Perez also concerning the matter which will also be given consideration. She, likewise, said that they were reviewing national laws like the NIPAS Act that might also affect the proposed Ordinance.

With regards to the appropriations for the Convention Center and Early Childhood Care Development, she informed the body that the Certification of the Availability of Funds was already secured from the City Treasurer.

Before proceeding to the discussion of the Calendar of Business, the Chair recognized the presence of Councilors Gina Perez, Carlito Baloy and Robine Rose Buenafe.

Calendar of Business

Second Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-20 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay East Tapinac, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2007, was approved unanimously on second and final reading, on motion of Marey Beth D. Marzam on behalf of Councilor Piano.

2. On motion of Councilor Marzan in behalf of Councilor Gie Baloy, Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-02 – An Ordinance Withdrawing Portions (As Described In The Attached Site Development Plan ) Of The Left And Right Wing Side Of The Volunteers Park From Public Use And Declaring Them As Patrimonial Property Of The City was tabled pending completion of the technical and legal requirements, and to be lifted as soon as everything is completed.

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-03 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Pesos ( PhP39,500.00) To The Item Other Machineries And Equipment Under The Capital Outlay Of Olongapo City Convention Center From The Special Account – Olongapo City Convention Center was approved unanimously on second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Marzan.

4. For the next item. Councilor Marzan discussed to the body the content of the draft ordinance. Attached in the draft was the approved ECCD Program with its corresponding work and financial plan. The Councilor said that in the appropriation part, there is a need to appropriate PhP1,000,000.00 for the year and the years thereafter which shall be included in the city’s annual budget. The PhP1,000,000.00 funding needed for this year can be appropriated because certification of the Availability of Funds was already secured. The Councilor further explained that the National Office, in return, will give the City PhP5,000,000.00 intended for the city’s children. A trust account for the said undertaking shall also be created.

Before the discussion of the Draft Ordinance on the Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Investment Plan and Providing Funds Thereof, the Chair recognized the presence of Ms. Gene Eclarino, City Social Welfare Officer and Ms. Nova together with a visitor from Zambales.

Councilor Lipumano-Garcia queried if the said program will only be given to three barangays. Councilor Marzan referred the question to the CSWD.

Ms. Gene Eclarino, the CSWDO Head, explained that based on the standards given to them by the National Council for the Welfare of Children, there were only three (3) barangays identified to be the pilot areas for this ECCD Program. These are Brgys. Sta. Rita, Gordon Heights and New Cabalan. From the surveys conducted, these three barangays has the most number of children. The basic services to be given include health services, education and parenting capability. Children in the crucial age, 0-6 years, will be the priority of the program. Furthermore, Ms. Eclarino said that it will be a pilot program.

The Presiding Officer asked if the city had any previous similar programs. Ms. Eclarino confirmed, there is, but the ECCD program will further enhance the previous programs due for the budget to be given by the National Council.

With no other observations made, Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-04 An Ordinance Adopting The 2007-2009 Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Investment Plan And Providing Funds Thereof was approved unanimously on second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan.

5. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-21 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Open A Special Account In The Designated Government Bank For The Purpose Of The ECCD Expansion Program, was approved unanimously on second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan.

6. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-22 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Entered Into By City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. For And In Behalf Of The City Government Of Olongapo And Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Represented By Its Administrator And CEO Armand Arreza For The Sibit-Sibit Festival 2007, was approved unanimously on second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

7. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-08 – A Resolution Authorizing The Experimental Re-Routing Of Public Utility Jeepneys Particulary PUJ-J-10 (Tabacuhan Yellow With Blue) And PUJ-J-04 (Mabayuan Green) was tabled on motion of Councilor delos Reyes pending questions that need to be answered and to confer with traffic authorities on certain matters.

Other items on the agenda were not discussed particularly items 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Other Matters

A. The Chair announced the receipt of a Red Alert Notice coming from the National Transmission Corporation dated July 23, 2007 which alerts the public of the impending power cut-offs on a daily basis. She encouraged that being in the government, we should set an example by implementing some measures to decrease the power consumption in the city government. She suggested that on the part of the Sanggunian air conditioning units must be turned-on at 9:00 a.m. and turned-off at 4:00 p.m.

B. Councilor delos Reyes, for his part being the Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities, strongly recommended the filing of cases against those who will be caught directly and indirectly committing illegal connections. He suggested that this should be initiated by the management of the PUD.

There must be a massive information campaign in order to let the people know the importance of conserving energy . Councilor Perez said this is where she could help being a media practitioner.

D. In line with the celebration of the occasion of its 93rd year Anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-28 – A Resolution Extending Warmest Greetings And Congratulations To The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) On The Occasion Of Its 93rd Year Anniversary, was considered an urgent matter and was approved on its first, second and final reading. The resolution will be presented to Iglesia ni Cristo on July 28, 2007.

Before the adjournment, the Chair recognized the presence of students from St. Benilde.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 4:58 in the afternoon.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE

CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

ATTEST:

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer