Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 2008 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. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano–Garcia - - - - “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “

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

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “

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

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President

Absent:

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor

Call to Order

The City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With eleven (11) Members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of Councilor Gina Perez, the minutes of the regular session dated November 12, 2008 was deferred by the body.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

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

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-183 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Contract Of Affiliation (COA) By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo And George Dewey Medical College, Inc. (GDMCI) Represented By Its Vice President For Academic Affairs, Dr. Ruby J. Cirineo For The Affiliation And Training Of Its Nursing Students At The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Councilor Angelito W. Baloy. (Referred to the Committees on Education, on Laws and on Health)

2. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-184 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Study The Privatization Of Subicwater, Inc. In Tandem With Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority And To Engage The Services Of A Reputable Appraiser For The Valuation Of Shares. Sponsored by Councilor Aquilino Y, Cortez, Jr. (Referred to the Committee on Utilities)

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O-74 – An Ordinance Recognizing The Amount Of Thirteen Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP13,250,000.00) As An Additional Revenue And Appropriating The Amount Of Two Million Three Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Pesos (PhP2,308,370.00) For The Items Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses And Capital Outlay Under The Office Of The City Mayor To Be Taken From The Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) Of Hon. Congresswoman Carissa O. Coscolluela. Sponsored by Councilor Gina G. Perez. (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

Second Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-179 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay Asinan, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2009. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

2. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-180 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay Gordon Heights, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2009. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

3. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-181 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Sign And Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo And The Angeles University Foundation Represented By Its President Dr. Roberto Pagulayan For The United Nations Fund For Population Activities (UNFPA) Socio-Economic Impact Of Local Intra-Migration Project. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

Councilor Cortez manifest for the corrections in the title on first reading item no. 2, Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-184 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Study The Privatization Of Subicwater, Inc. In Tandem With Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority And To Engage The Services Of A Reputable Appraiser For The Valuation Of Shares,” to be read as: “A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor To Spearhead A Study For The Valuation Of The Shares Of The City In Subicwater, Inc. And To Eventually Engage The Services Of A Reputable Appraiser For The Valuation Of Shares Subject To Existing Laws.”

Councilor Perez moved for the inclusion on the first reading the following Ordinances and Resolution:

a. “An Ordinance Authorizing To Charge The Previous Year’s Obligation In The Amount Of Thirty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Five Pesos And 77/100 (PhP33,995.77) To The 2008 Budget Of The Items Subsidy To Operating Units And Donations Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of The City Social Welfare & Development Office (CSWDO).” (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

b. “A Resolution Authorizing The Creation Of A Petty Cash Fund In The Amount Of Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP50,000.00) For The Payment Of Non-Recurring, Emergency And Petty Expenses Of The City Government In Compliance With Section 48 Of National Government Accounting System (NGAS).” (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

c. “An Ordinance Abolishing The 5 Positions Namely One (1) Stenographer II SG-6, One (1) Stenographer SG-4, Two (2) Clerk SG-3 And One (1) Utility Worker SG-1 And Creating 4 Positions Namely Two (2) Bookbinder III SG-7, One (1) Reproduction Machine Operator II SG-7 And One (1) Audio Visual Equipment Operator III SG-7 Under The City Council.” (Referred to the Committee on Personnel)

With no other comments, the body unanimously approved the Day’s Agenda, as amended.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Invitation from Analissa N. Orcine, Operations Officer, Bernales Leadership & Research Institute, No. 52 Penafrancia Avenue, Naga City (Camarines Sur) addressed to the Hon. Vice Mayor, Hon. Sanggunian Members, Secretary to the Sanggunian & Legislative Staff, The Local Health Boards & All Others Concerned to attend their 3 days seminar. (For information)

2. Letter from Arlida M. Pame, College President, Gordon College, addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. attention: Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo endorsing the following College Board of Trustees Resolutions to the City Council for adoption:

a. Resolution No. 52, “Resolution Accepting Jonathan G. Manalo as Member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of Gordon College.” (Referred to the Committee on Education)

b. Resolution No. 55, “Resolution Recommending the Collection of Payment of Identification Cards by Gordon College.” (Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means)

c. Resolution No. 56, “Resolution Recommending the Availment of Vacation-Sick Leave Status of Faculty Members Designated as Vice President, Deans/Principal and Registrar.” (Referred to the Committee on Education)

3. Letter from Councilor Gina G. Perez, Chair, Task Force Tourism, addressed to the Hon. City Councilor Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia informing her that as the Chair of Tourism Task Force, the report for Binibining Olongapo 2008 dated November 12, 2008 was forwarded to the Mayor’s Office on November 14, 2008 together with the City Budget Officer as the event is under the executive body. Further, she is informing that she can request from the Mayor’s Office a copy of narrative report with related reference attached for the purposes of accountability and transparency. (For information)

4. Invitation from the Corona Management Center of the Philippines on their three-day-Continuing Enhancement And Development Program On Public Administration And Governance. (For information)

5. Petition Letter from the residents of the Iram Pinagpala New Cabalan Olongapo City against Benjamin Escano et. al., submitted by Erlinda Daniega, Chairman of Samahang OHAI. (Referred to the Committees on Peace and Order and on Laws)

6. Letter from the City Mayor, addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod pertaining to the financial assistance amounting to Php13,250,000.00 from the Priority Development Assistance Fund ((PDAF) of Hon. Congresswoman Carissa O. Coscolluela and requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an Ordinance recognizing the amount of PhP13,250,000.00 as additional revenue and appropriating the amount of PhP2,308,370.00 to the following items:

M O O E

Office Supplies Expense PhP1,192,650.00

CAPITAL OUTLAY

Building & Other Structures 585,720.00

Office Equipment 530,000.00

Sub-total 1,115,720.00

Grand Total PhP2,308,370.00

Under the Office of the City Mayor, to be taken from the above additional revenue.

(Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

7. Sulat mula kay Renato L. Brion, CESO III, Rehiyon Patnugot, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Region III, Regional Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga para sa mga Negosyante Ng Masantol, Pampanga, para sa kaalaman ng lahat, ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal dito sa Rehiyon III ay hindi nagbibigay pahintulot at lubos na tumututol sa paghingi ng “Pamasko” ng ilang mga kapulisan sa mga negosyante sa Masantol, Pampanga. Ang gawaing ito ay illegal kaya’t makatitiyak ang bawat isa na ito ay pagtutuunan ng pansin at lalapatan ng karampatang aksyon ng pinuno ng Police Regional Office III. Ang mga ganitong gawain ay hindi lamang sa munisipalidad na ito pati na rin sa ibang dako ay susuriin at bibigyan ng parusa ang sinumang mapatunayang kabahagi dito. Kami ay katulong ninyo sa pagsugpo ng ganitong maling gawain. Signed Renato L. Brion, CESO III. (Referred to the Committee on Peace and Order for information)

8. Letter from Councilor John Carlos G. delos Reyes, addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr., concerning the impending closure of the sanitary landfill of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority scheduled on the 1st of January 2009 as per letter signed by Diosdado R. Santos, OIC, SBMA Maintenance and Transportation Department for which 300 plus families will be affected. This is pursuant to the memorandum of agreement between Olongapo City and SBMA, where the city government will accommodate SBMA’s waste for a fee. Attached is a letter from Group leaders of scavengers who have been allowed this livelihood since 1998. According to Councilor JC no social preparation was conducted or any prior notice given. He is requesting then, to make the necessary adjustments in this project’s implementation by proposing a dialogue with SBMA’s Maintenance and Transportation Department in behalf of these people stand to be affected most of which if not all, are residents of Olongapo. (Referred to the Committees on Environment, on Health and on Social Welfare)

9. Letter from Samuel Matias, TUBIG-Leader and Angelito M. Soriano, 31 22nd Place, WBB, Olongapo City addressed to Ms. Resurreccion G. Cruz, Executive Regulator, Olongapo City, Subic Bay Water Regulatory Board regarding the Automatic Water Rate Increases of Subicwater. (Referred to the Committee on Utilities)

10. Letter from the City Mayor addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo and Members, Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance authorizing to charge to the 2008 Budget the previous year’s obligation of City Social Welfare & Development Office (CSWD) in the amount of PhP33,995.77 to the following items under Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses of City Social Welfare & Development Office

Subsidy to Operating Units PhP10,434.82

and Donations-Day Care Services 23,560.00

T o t a l PhP33,995.77

(Referred to the Committees on Social Welfare and on Appropriations)

11. Memorandum dated Dec. 23, 2008 issued by Ferdie M. Magrata, City Administrator to All Department Heads and Heads of Offices, All City Government Employees, City of Olongapo regarding schedule of activities on Dec. 28 and 30, 2008. Dec. 28, 7:00 P.M. – Coronation Night of the City Fiesta Queen; Dec. 30, 9:00 A.M.- wreath-laying and homage to the national hero at the Rizal Monument, Rizal Triangle Complex and 1:00 P.M.- City Fiesta Parade. Attendance of all concerned is hereby enjoined.

12. Certification dated Dec. 23, 2008 issued by Jennifer T. Guiang, Board Secretary V, Board Secretariat SBMA, certifying that in the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority held on Dec. 19, 2008, the Board passed a Resolution authorizing Management to explore the possibility of working in tandem with the City of Olongapo for the privatization of the shareholdings in Subicwater and as a primary step therefore, to engage the services of a company for the appraisal of the value of the shares in Subicwater. The minutes of the Meeting of Dec. 19, 2008 and the text of the said Resolution have yet to be approved by the Board of Directors during its next regular meeting. Attached is a Memorandum from Atty. Ramon O. Agregado, SDA for Support Services, Office of the Senior Deputy Administrator for Support Services, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for Atty. Ruben O. Fruto, Corporate Secretary thru Armand C. Arreza, Administrator and CEO regarding the proposal of D.M. Consunji, Inc. and Cascal B.V. to purchase the shares of SBMA and Olongapo City in Subic Water and Sewerage Co., Inc. the text says, “Please include in the Agenda of the 123rd Meeting of the SBMA Board of Directors, the proposal of D.M. Consunji, Inc. and Cascal B.V. to purchase the shares of SBMA and Olongapo City in Subicwater and Sewarage Co., Inc. Signed by Atty. Ramon O. Agregado. (Referred to the Committees on Utilities, Business and on Laws)

Committee Reports

Councilor delos Reyes, in his holdover capacity as Chair Committee on Complaint and Investigation said that the responsibility of the Council to adjudicate administrative cases is a statutory duty, mandated under the Local Government Code. It is a quasi-judicial function that is decided upon by all Members, unlike in the committee level where decisions can be made by three Members. According to him, there are pending cases that still need to be resolved. To decide on the pending cases is a duty of the Council and inaction on their part could entail a case that can be filed against them. Thus, the Councilor proposed to put into writing that they meet weekly to solicit the recommendation to resolve the pending administrative case. The investigation stage of the cases was delegated to the sub-committee with the help of Gina Legaspi, who needs to be provided with her own computer to help speed-up her works in transcribing the minutes and collating stenographic notes. The Councilor added that she, likewise, needs somebody to draft the recommendations property to the Committee as a Whole from a legal stand point based on the collated evidence presented. The said recommendations could be subjected to appeal by the complainants, thus, it should be thoroughly studied by everybody.

The Presiding Officer said for the record that they were able to make a request with the City Mayor for any legal assistance that they can extend, and also sought the help of the City Legal Officer who was present during that session. For the computer request, the Presiding Officer said that for the moment, Gina may use the computers in the office.

In another issue, Councilor delos Reyes informed the Council that Engr. Louie Lopez already submitted his counter affidavit to the Office of the Ombudsman. He also submitted a reply concerning the case of Dr. Mendoza. The Councilor said that he finds it amusing that they are making it appear that he is not telling the truth and that all his accusations were malicious, in spite of the hard evidences presented. In the counter affidavit of Engr. Lopez, it was claimed that the Councilor is not in the position to file such cases, with motions to dismiss all these cases against them because he has no evidence to back-up the charges. His only motive was to destroy their reputation. Councilor delos Reyes was confident in his case against them.

Calendar of Business

1. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-179 – “A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay Asinan, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2009.”

The Presiding Officer recognized the presence of the representatives from Brgy. Asinan upon the request of Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

Councilor Dabu asked if the barangay has an allocation for livelihood programs. Brgy. Capt. Viray answered they allocated PhP2,500.00 for livelihood.

The Presiding Officer verified if the PhP2,500.00 allocated was for the whole year. The Brgy. Capt. affirmed. He explained further that the barangay put additional budget for their calamity fund where PhP5,000.00 was allocated for post-calamity.

The Presiding Officer asked if the said addition was also intended for livelihood, if in case it will be related to calamity. Brgy. Capt. Viray replied that the reason why they added the PhP5,000.00 was to augment their livelihood allocated budget.

The Presiding Officer, as a word of caution, advised that calamity funds can not be used unless an area is declared in a state of calamity. If there is no calamity then may be the fund becomes the savings which may be reverted. She, however, asked if this can be done. She further asked the barangay captain if they really plan to allot only, PhP2,500.00 for their livelihood plus the one included in the calamity fund or if they would be capable to add more to it through a fund raising. Brgy. Capt. Viray affirmed. To the query of the Presiding Officer regarding the barangay’s total budget for CY 2009 and its difference to the budget in CY 2008, he answered that for CY 2009 the barangay’s total budget is PhP2,831,760.00 while in CY 2008 it was PhP2,564,866.60.

Councilor delos Reyes queried if the barangay allotted a budget for the Barangay Human Rights Office and if the barangay officials were aware that it was mandated by the DILG to have a Brgy. Human Rights Action Officer. Brgy. Captain Viray replied they do not have budget allotment for it at present. Councilor delos Reyes suggested that the Barangay Council discuss it.

As another matter of concern, Councilor Cortez requested for the barangay to assign a tanod or barangay traffic enforcer who would oversee the traffic along 6th Street tricycle terminal corner Gordon Avenue. This is to supplement the OTMPS traffic enforcers in the area since traffic and congestion are experienced especially during rush hours. Brgy. Capt. Viray explained that the tricycle association officers themselves are the ones doing the traffic enforcement, but if an additional tanod is needed, then they will grant the request.

For his query, Councilor Gie Baloy mentioned that in the barangay’s AIP, the allocated budget for the rehabilitation of the basketball court is PhP95,000.00 while the budget for livelihood is only PhP2,500.00. The Councilor asked if it would be possible for the barangay to give more priority to the livelihood program for its constituents than the basketball court. The Brgy. Captain replied that it is possible.

In addition to the reply of Brgy. Capt. Viray, Brgy. Treasurer Piga informed the body that the 20% development fund computed from their IRA is only intended for infrastructure projects.

The Presiding Officer asked to be given clarification if the 20% development fund is to be used solely for infrastructure projects or if projects other than these may be done provided it connotes development.

Councilor Cerezo said that it can be socio-economic development.

Brgy Treasurer Piga apprised the body that in the previous year their barangay allocated a budget for livelihood programs, tourism and many others taken from the 20% development fund. However, it was told from a seminar they attended at Baguio that the 20% development fund was for infrastructure.

The Presiding Officer asked if it was mentioned that the said fund was strictly for infra. The Brgy. Treasurer replied she cannot confirm it. To the query if the fencing project of the barangay is related to calamity, the treasurer answered that it is not.

Brgy. Asinan, according to the Presiding Officer, has a very limited finance resource. She asked if the barangay has their own public market and if they are receiving anything from the city government. Treasurer Piga answered that they only get RPT shares which has an estimated amount of PhP820,000.00 yearly plus IRA shares amounting to 1.4 million the whole year. She explained that the barangay gets it income from clearances and certifications required by the Mayor’s Office.

Draft Resolution No. 2008-R-179 was approved by the body unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

2. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-180 – “A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay Gordon Heights, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2009.”

Brgy. Kgd. Jun Macabulit was recognized by the Presiding Officer on the request of Councilor Edwin Piano.

Councilor Dabu inquired the budget allocation of Brgy. Gordon Heights for livelihood Program. Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit replied that they will allot 5 % of their 20% development fund which is PhP72,626.00 for livelihood programs and activities.

The Presiding Officer asked if their conduct of computer literacy course is still on-going. The Brgy. Councilor informed the body that they are now on the 5th batch with 180 students enrolled. The Presiding Officer asked for the total budget and IRA of the barangay. The general appropriations, according to Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit, is PhP10,000,339.00; the IRA is PhP7,000,262.00 and the RPT is estimated at PhP975,000.00. He also affirmed the observation of the Presiding Officer that around PhP1milion comes from the income.

Councilor Gie Baloy verified if the declared income on taxes of goods, services, business taxes, licenses, stores and retailers is really PhP70,000.00. Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit said that the PhP70,000.00 is from the business taxes on clearances which is applied for city permit.

For his follow-up question, Councilor Gie Baloy asked if the barangay has an assessment of their registered REL’s because to his knowledge there are several apartment businesses in Brgy. Gordon Heights whose owners are not registered Real Estate Lessors. The Brgy. Kgd. replied that they have no idea. Councilor Gie Baloy suggested that the barangay intensify their monitoring campaign on this to find out who are not paying the Real Estate Lessor’s Tax as well as the BIR. This, according to Councilor Gie Baloy, will help in the RPT and income tax.

Councilor Ellen Dabu discussed that for sari-sari store permit, it was provided by law that those with the capital of PhP50,000.00 and below will get the permit from the barangay.

The Councilor asked on when the said permit was no longer taken from the barangay. Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit replied that it started during the term of former Mayor Kate. Those with the gross income of PhP50,000.00 get permit directly from the city and no longer at the barangay.

Pertaining to the health and nutrition services of the barangay, Councilor Gie Baloy asked if there have allocated budget for the Philhealth enrollment of barangay health volunteers.

Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit explained that they have allotted fund for the barangay’s insurance but in it was a different insurance for the volunteers not the Philhealth.

Councilor Gie Baloy reminded that though they allotted a private insurance there is already a city ordinance requiring barangays to enroll their staff to Philhealth. Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit answered that maybe they can enroll the volunteers but the budget for that will be deducted from their allowance because the barangay has no allocation for it.

Councilor Gie commented that the barangay should have allocated a budget for the Philhealth enrollment because there was already an ordinance. Brgy. Kgd. Macabulit replied that may be he can adjust their budget to allot for the Philhealth insurance. From his computation the 100 enrollees would amount to PhP66,000.00, so he will check if their budget would allow this.

As to the earlier query of Councilor Dabu regarding sari-sari stores, the Presiding Officer, being part of the past administration, gave an explanation on why the sari-sari stores owners get permit directly from the city and not barangay. She said that in the PhP50,000.00 or below gross sales, one has to earn at least PhP140.00 up to PhP150.00 per day. In reality vendors earn more than the said amount thus the PhP50,000.00 gross is exceeded. This is the reason why they get permit directly from the city already.

Councilor Gina Perez confirmed the explanation given by the Presiding Officer and added that it was already the case even before Mr. Nori Gomez was transferred office.

Draft Resolution No. 2008-R-180 was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Edwin Piano.

3. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-181 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Sign And Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo And The Angeles University Foundation Represented By Its President Dr. Roberto Pagulayan For The United Nations Fund For Population Activities (UNFPA) Socio-Economic Impact Of Local Intra-Migration Project.”

Councilor Edwin Piano apprised the body that the project is included in the Annual Work Plan of the Population and Development Strategies Program under UNFPA. The purpose is to determine the Socio-Economic Impact of Local Intra-Migration of Olongapo City, and to establish a baseline data for future policy formulation on population, housing, land use and public services such as health, livelihood, education and programs on peace and order. According to the Councilor there is a need to determine, through a scientific study, the increasing number of migrants due to addition of companies being established, and also the increasing number of students. Thus, necessary interventions can be made.

Councilor Lipumano-Garcia asked the proponent if the proposed measure is connected to the planning conducted the previous year about UNFPA which also consist of the funding. Councilor Piano affirmed. He said that this is part of the original plan but will only be conducted this year once the measure assigning the conduct of the survey to Angeles University Foundation is passed. The funding in the amount of PhP70,000.00 for the conduct of survey for Local Intra-Migration in Olongapo will still come from the said UNFPA planning. As to the query of whether the consultant would come from Angeles University, Councilor Piano affirmed.

The Presiding Officer said that she has some observations to the Memorandum of Agreement forwarded to the body. The name of the representative who would come from Angeles University Foundation is Dr. Ricardo Pama but in the title of the draft, what was written was Dr. Pagulayan.

Councilor Piano remarked that it was a very good observation. He said that the MOA was just forwarded and he acknowledged that there is a need to change the title of the resolution. Thus, he requested to change the title placing as co-signatory the name of Dr. Ricardo P. Pama instead of the President of the Angeles University Foundation, Dr. Roberto Pagulayan. No objections were noted to the said changes.

Draft Resolution No. 2008-R-181 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Sign And Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo And Angeles University Foundation Represented By Its President Dr. Ricardo P. Pama For The United Nations Fund For Population Activities (UNFPA) Socio-Economic Impact Of Local Intra-Migration Project’” was approved by a majority vote of the body, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

Councilor delos Reyes opposed the measure.

Other Matters

A. Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O-74 – “An Ordinance Recognizing The Amount Of Thirteen Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP13,250,000.00) As An Additional Revenue And Appropriating The Amount Of Two Million Three Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Pesos (PhP2,308,370.00) For The Items Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses And Capital Outlay Under The Office Of The City Mayor To Be Taken From The Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) Of Hon. Congresswoman Carissa O. Coscolluela,” was considered by the body as an urgent matter, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

Councilor Perez informed the body that there was a letter from the Mayor dated Dec. 19 certifying the urgency of the passage of the proposed measure. This was the fund which came from Buhay Partylist Representative, Congresswoman Carissa Coscolluela, donated to the city government of Olongapo. The amount of PhP1,192,650.00 is needed for office supply expenses, building and other infrastructures; PhP585,720.00 for capital outlay; and PhP530,000.00 for office equipment, an amount of PhP2.3 million 8,370.00.

Councilor Lipumano-Garcia queried what supplies and buildings were the proposed appropriation for. Councilor Perez said that at the moment, she doesn’t have the specific listing or the details but she added that this was discussed during the caucus of the Members of the Majority. The Councilor said that there are various offices requiring additional supplies, some offices requests for computer while other requires office equipments. For the infrastructure, Councilor Perez said that the city hall needs some renovations.

Furthermore, Councilor Lipumano-Garcia made a comment that it was already the end of the year but appropriations for such equipments are still made. She said she just hopes it goes to the equipments and buildings of the city government.

Councilor delos Reyes asked for the breakdown of expenditures where the appropriation would go so that they can attach it to the request for appropriation. Councilor Perez replied that it was near the holidays thus the request for urgency was made but she said she can immediately request the Budget Office to provide the body the pertinent documents or the breakdown of the said request to be an integral part of the Ordinance.

Councilor delos Reyes pointed out that attachment of documents on where the money would go should at least be provided so that the members would have an idea. According to the Councilor, it is hard to vote for a resolution as such without knowing where the money would be spent. He added that he is very meticulous on how public funds are used even though he knew that the Mayor would use the money for the good of the people. As part of the Sanggunian, Councilor delos Reyes said it is his duty to provide check and balance, so he said it is reasonable to ask for the attachment.

Councilor Piano, made a follow-up request to Councilor Perez to also give a report if the total amount coming from Congresswoman Carissa Coscolluela is PhP13.2 million and that from it the city has only appropriated PhP2.3 million so far, so almost PhP11 million of it remains unappropriated. Councilor Piano also asked to be given information on where the remaining PhP11 million would be spent since before the total amount was requested from the Congresswoman, she was already informed on where the PhP13 million would be used. Councilor Piano said that the purpose of his request was to apprise the body and to appreciate the kindness of Congressman Coscolluela.

Draft Ordinance No. 2008-O-4 was approved by a majority vote of the body in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

Nine (9) Members voted in favor and two (2) opposed.

B. “An Ordinance Authorizing To Charge The Previous Year’s Obligation In The Amount Of Thirty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Five Pesos And 77/100 (PhP33,995.77) To The 2008 Budget Of The Items Subsidy To Operating Units And Donations Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of The City Social Welfare & Development Office (CSWDO), ” was considered as an urgent matter, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

Councilor Perez said that when she got to talk with the Department Head of the City Social Welfare and Development Office she got the information that the proposed measure are the allowances of the teachers of Day Care Centers which they were not able to include in the previous year thus, the request to be given authority to charge the PhP33,995.77 in their budget for this year.

The Draft Ordinance was approved by the body unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

C. Draft Resolution No. 2008 R-184 – “A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor To Study The Privatization Of Subicwater, Inc. In Tandem With Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority And To Engage The Services Of A Reputable Appraiser For The Valuation Of Shares,” was considered as an urgent matter on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y, Cortez, Jr.

Before his main motion, Councilor Cortez asked permission to deliver his statement, and also for Atty. Orozco to enlighten the body on the proposed measure.

PLEASE REFER TO ANNEX A FOR THE COMPLETE DELIBERATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE SAID PROPOSED MEASURE.

Draft Resolution No. 2008-R-184 was approved in principle by a majority vote of the body pending the changes in the body of the resolution and the inclusion of attachments, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

D. “An Ordinance Abolishing The 5 Positions Namely One (1) Stenographer II SG-6, One (1) Stenographer SG-4, Two (2) Clerk SG-3 And One (1) Utility Worker SG-1 And Creating 4 Positions Namely Two (2) Bookbinder III SG-7, One (1) Reproduction Machine Operator II SG-7 And One (1) Audio Visual Equipment Operator III SG-7 Under The City Council.” was considered as an urgent matter, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

Councilor Perez mentioned that there was a letter from the Vice-Mayor requesting for the positions that are to be abolished and to be created. The said requests were agreed upon by the Majority Members of the Council during the meeting on the Councils budget deliberation.

Councilor Lipumano-Garcia asked why the position for Stenographer is being abolished and creating 2 Bookbinders instead. She also mentioned about the need to scrap and build for an item.

The draft ordinance was approved by the body unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

E. Privileged Speech of Councilor Luigi Lipumano-Garcia.

ANNEX B

F. The Presiding Officer declared a recess on the motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.

Recess: 5:00 p.m.

Resumed: 5:55 p.m.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 6:15 in the evening, on motion of Councilor Rodel S. Cerezo.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE

CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

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ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

ATTEST:

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer