Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON AUGUST 29, 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. Edwin J. Piano - - - - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - - - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - “ “

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

Absent:

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

(On Official Business)

Call to Order

The City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 4:00 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With nine (9) members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared. However, Councilors Anselmo A. Aquino and Marey Beth D. Marzan arrived after the roll call and reading of the agenda, respectively

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of Councilor Gina Perez the body adopted the minutes of the regular session dated July 25, 2007.

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 Resolution No. 2007 – R-53 - A Resolution Adopting Gordon College, Board Of Trustees (BOT) Resolution Nos. 27,28,29,30 & 31 Series Of 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan. (Referred to the Committee on Education)

2. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-54 – A Resolution Converting Transcon Area As Multi-Purpose Complex. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committees on Laws and Lands)

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-22 – An Ordinance Providing For The Olongapo City 2007 Revenue Code. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committees on Finance and Ways and Means)

4. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-55 – A Resolution Urging The Barangay Councils Of The Different Barangays In Olongapo City To Allocate Funds From Their Budgets Solely For The Implementation Of Livelihood Program. Sponsored by Councilor Elena C. Dabu. (Referred to the Committee on Livelihood and Cooperatives)

5. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-56 – A Resolution Encouraging All Sectors, Public And Private, Academic Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Professional Organizations, Police Force And All Barangays To Participate In The Citywide Clean-Up On September 22 ,2007 In Line With The Celebration Of World Tourism Day 2007. Sponsored by Councilor Gina G. Perez. (Referred to the Committee on Tourism)

Second Reading:

1. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-18 – An Ordinance Abolishing The Position Of One (1) Executive Assistant III, Item No. 12 And Creating One (1) Position Of Executive Assistant II Under The Office Of The City Mayor. Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez

2. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-19 – An Ordinance Providing For Annual Physical And Dental Check-Up Of Olongapo City Government Employees. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

3. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-51 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into Memorandum Of Agreement With BSP-James L. Gordon Council Represented By Dr. Ligaya B. Monato, For The Perpetual Use Of A Parcel Of Land Located At The South-West End Of Tapinac Elementary School, For James L. Gordon Council-BSP Headquarters. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

4. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-20 – An Ordinance Creating The Cooperative Development Councils, Pursuant To Article 2 Of The Cooperative Code Of The Philippines And Executive Order No. 95, Series Of 1993, And Adopting The Guidelines Thereof For Its Formation Under The Aegis Of The Cooperative Development Authority. Sponsored by Councilor Elena C. Dabu

5. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-13 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Nine Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Pesos (PhP9,414,000.00) To The Item Office Equipment, Office Supplies, Representation And Other Expenses Of The Office Of The City Mayor Under The Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of The Office Of The City Mayor To Be Taken From The Unappropriated Balance Of The General Fund. Sponsored By Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan

6. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-21 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Pesos (PhP1,757,880.00) For The Improvement Of PUD Computerized System To Be Taken From The Unappropriated Balance Of The General Fund. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

In addition to the agenda, Councilor Perez moved for the inclusion for first reading, “A Resolution Expressing Appreciation And Gratitude To The Hon. Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr., City Mayor, The Hon. Atty. Pursino C. Oruga, City Vice Mayor And The Members Of The City Council Of Calamba, Laguna For The Cordial Welcome And Reception Accorded To The Olongapo City Council Members And Staff Headed By The City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo” (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

Finally, on motion of Councilor Rodel Cerezo, the days’s agenda was approved as amended.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Motion for Reconsideration from Rolando S. Alba, Sr., Brgy. Old Cabalan this City, on the Zosimo A. Cabiling, Complainant versus Rolando S. Alba, Sr., et. al, Respondents on the Administrative Case No. 06 (12-06-05) for Misconduct, Abuse of Authority etc. (Secretary for barangay cases to draft a letter)

2. First Endorsement dated August 28, 2007 from Delfin A. Juico, Jr., Secretary to the City Mayor writing by the authority of the City Mayor to this body forwarding the copy of the Memorandum from Carlito A. Baloy, Barangay Chairman, Barretto, this City requesting approval of the following Barangay Resolutions:

1. Resolution No. 5, "A Resolution Establishing The Barretto Livelihood Training Center In Barangay Barretto, This City";

2. Resolution No. 6, "A Resolution Authorizing The Punong Barangay, Carlito A. Baloy To Enter Into A Contract With San Miguel Corporation To Avail The Marketing Support And Exclusivity Agreement Between The Barangay And The Company";

3. Resolution No. 7, "A Resolution Approving The Operation Of Carnival/Perya At Driftwood Beach In Relation To The Merry-Making Activities Of Barangay Barretto And As A Means To Raise Funds For The Barangay";

4. Resolution No. 8, "A Resolution Requesting The Honorable City Mayor James "Bong" Gordon, Jr., To Allow The Approval Of BBTODA Additional Franchise";

5. Resolution No. 9, "A Resolution Earnestly Requesting The City Sanggunian To Enlighten The Petitioners On The Proposal Of Drivers And Operators Of Tricycle Plying The Baloy Beach Area To Have An Exclusive Franchise".

(Referred to the Committee on Laws and Councilor Marzan for study and recommendations)

3. Letter from Hon. Angelito W. Baloy, City Councilor and Chairperson, 2007 City Fiesta Committee addressed to the Hon. City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo requesting priority to the Committee regarding the use of one (1) City Council vehicle. (For information and guidance)

4. Letter from Councilor Edwin J. Piano, Chairman, Telecom & IT Board to Mr. Maharlika T. Linzaga and Ms. Soledad Galarpe Carpio-Linzaga of #2 Canda St., East Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City. This pertains to their letter dated 20 June 2007 addressed to Atty. Estanislao Cesa, legal counsel of COLORVIEW CATV and copy to Councilor Piano inviting him for a meeting regarding the matter on August 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., Office of the TELECOM and IT Board, 3rd Floor Annex, City Hall.

5. Resolution No. 30, Series of 2007 of Barangay East Bajac-Bajac, entitled, A Resolution Seeking Assistance To SBMA Administrator Armand C. Arreza To Allow Five (5) Units Of Passenger Jeep To Enter/Exit At Argonaut Road (1013 Road) SBMA As A Means Of Transportation For The General Welfare Of Barangay Inhabitants And The City. (Referred to the Committee on Laws and Councilor Marzan for proper action or observations)

6. Memorandum from the City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo to All City Council Staff/Employees regarding Instruction from Civil Service Commission which reads: To track down one’s efficiency, capability, and performance in doing their assigned tasks, as per instructions from the Civil Service Commission, all Employees should write down a minimum of their Four Hours of Duty (4Hrs) everyday together with a time frame. Furthermore, it is required that each should have a separate copy of every one’s Daily Time Record to be submitted from time to time at the vice mayor’s office for her reference. This is one way of improving our service to the people we serve. (Effective today)

7. Letter from Hon. Carlito A. Baloy, President, Liga ng mga Barangay addressed to Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo, City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer asking for an excuse on the Regular Session today, August 29 because he is attending the Regional Convention on August 29-31, 2007 at the Fontana Leisure Park, Clark Field Pampanga. (For notation)

8. Copy of the reply letter of Councilor JC delos Reyes to Ms. Patricia Evangelista, Columnist, Philippine Daily Inquirer, concerning her article dated August 26, 2007 in the Inquirer, captioned Sex, Lies, and the Catholic Church.

9. And other communications received after the cut – off time is the annual budget of Brgy. Pag – Asa for the Calendar Year 2007. (Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means)

10. Letter from Faustino D. Almeda, Auditor of East Bajac – Bajac Senior Citizens Association, this City, addressed to the Vice Mayor information concerning the 20% discount for senior citizens.

11. Letter from the City Treasurer, Marcelino D. Andawi, dated today pertaining to Sanggunian Resolution No. 82, Series of 2007, Authorizing The Opening Of A Trust Bank Account With DBP And He Is Recommending That The City Administrator Be The Co – Signatory As Per RA 7160 Provision. (Referred to Councilor Marzan)

12. Invitation letter from RADM Fidel E. Diñoso, Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, President, San Narciso, Zambales for Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo to come, celebrate and welcome Gov. Amor D. Deloso’s return to the province of Zambales on the 2nd day of September, 2007 at 8 o’ clock in the morning.

13. Thank you letter from the family of the late Natividad R. Gongora, the mother of Tem Gongora.

Committee Reports

With regard to “An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Nine Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Pesos (PhP9,414,000.00) To The Item Office Equipment, Office Supplies, Representation And Other Expenses Of The Office Of The City Mayor Under The Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of The Office Of The City Mayor To Be Taken From The Unappropriated Balance Of The General Fund”, Councilor Marzan informed the body that the matter has already been discussed with the Budget Office together with the other Council Members, concerning the requirement of the said ordinance.

Councilor Perez rendered her report on the Executive Forum that all the Council Members attended last August 21, spearheaded by the Civil Service Commission, Zambales Field Office, headed by the Provincial Director, Jesusa Censon-De Leon. This was held at the Function Room of the Convention Center, followed with a report on the 3-day Team Building activity conducted by the Sanggunian Members and Staff held at Calamba City, Laguna. Another activity that she attended was the Bilis Aksyon Seminar spearheaded by the Personnel Office. The said seminar was attended by 53 representatives from the different agencies.

As Committee Chair on Market, Councilo Dabu informed that they are embarking on a project that will involve the three markets of the city; Pag-asa Market, EBB Public Market and the WBB Public Market. This is in line with the “Search for the Huwarang Palengke and Model Stall 2007”. Explaining the rationale of the project that the Pamilihang Bayan is the center of commerce and has big share on the economy for the City. The project also aims to foster fair and healthy business environment in Public Markets. They discussed with the City Mayor the budgetary requirement which will entail an amount of PhP77,000.00. The Selection Board is composed of the City Mayor as Chairman, Councilor Dabu as Co-Chairman, Members are DTI, DILG, DA, City Health, Consumers Affair Council, Olongapo Police Office, Business Permit, Treasurer’s Office, City Veterinary, Barangay Affairs and PAO.

She also informed the body about the plans of the Stallholders and Streetvendors of the City to hold a rally against the conduct of the Weekend Nite Market at SBMA.

For the information of the body, as Chair of the Committee on Labor and Employment, Councilor Piano informed them about the interview conducted for the workers of Hanjin and 75 applicants were lucky enough to pass as pipe fitters and printers. He noted that a total of 1,412 are now employed at Hanjin.

With regard to the Committee on Telecommunication, the complaint of Maharlika Linzaga against CAT-V has been taken action and is now scheduled for meeting at the NTC and Legal Offices.

The Special Committee on Accreditation of NGOs has already received 3 NGOs applying for accreditation. He also announced the recruitment activity of Cyber City for call center agents.

Councilor Piano explained why he chosed to stay and consequently missed the Sangguniang Panlungsod teambuilding. He said that since the Council just declared a state of calamity and all LGU elected officials from our Representative to the Congress down to the barangay officials were scheduled to various out-of-town activities, he opted to stay to ensure the presence of an elected official in the City.

Calendar of Business

Second Reading:

1. On motion of Councilor Perez, Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-18 – An Ordinance Abolishing The Position Of One (1) Executive Assistant III, Item No. 12 And Creating One (1) Position Of Executive Assistant II Under The Office Of The City Mayor, was unanimously approved on second and final reading subject to the requirement that the Personnel Office will certify that no person is occupying the said position as recommended by the Presiding Officer.

2. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-19 – An Ordinance Providing For Annual Physical And Dental Check-Up Of Olongapo City Government Employees, pending comments of the Members of the body especially the Chairman, Committee on Health.

3. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-51 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into Memorandum Of Agreement With BSP-James L. Gordon Council Represented By Dr. Ligaya B. Monato, For The Perpetual Use Of A Parcel Of Land Located At The South-West End Of Tapinac Elementary School, For James L. Gordon Council-BSP Headquarters, was opened for discussion. It was explained by Councilor Piano that the BSP intend to lease a parcel of land for 50 years with the City Government. Records coming from the City Assessor show that the particular parcel of land is owned by the City of Olongapo. However, the body deferred consideration of the above-mentioned Draft Resolution, on motion of Councilor Piano.

4. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-20 – An Ordinance Creating The Cooperative Development Councils, Pursuant To Article 2 Of The Cooperative Code Of The Philippines And Executive Order No. 95, Series Of 1993, And Adopting The Guidelines Thereof For Its Formation Under The Aegis Of The Cooperative Development Authority, was deferred on motion of Councilor Dabu, and manifested to change the Resolution into an Ordinance.

5. On motion of Councilor Marzan, Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-13 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Nine Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Pesos (PhP9,414,000.00) To The Item Office Equipment, Office Supplies, Representation And Other Expenses Of The Office Of The City Mayor Under The Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of The Office Of The City Mayor To Be Taken From The Unappropriated Balance Of The General Fund (2007 IRA Adjustment), was unanimously approved on its second and final reading.

6. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-21 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Pesos (PhP1,757,880.00) For The Improvement Of PUD Computerized System To Be Taken From The Unappropriated Balance Of The General Fund, was deferred on motion of Councilor Piano.

Other Matters

A. On motion of Councilor Gie Baloy, “A Resolution Expressing Appreciation And Gratitude To The Hon. Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr., City Mayor, The Hon. Atty. Pursino C. Oruga, City Vice Mayor And The Members Of The City Council Of Calamba, Laguna For The Cordial Welcome And Reception Accorded To The Olongapo City Council Members And Staff Headed By The City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo”, was approved unanimously on its second and final reading. (Unanimous Sponsorship)

B. On motion of Councilor Marzan, “A Resolution Authorizing The City Treasurer 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.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:04 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