Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL

Present:

Hon. Gina G. Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor, Officer-In-Charge

and Acting Presiding Officer

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

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - " "

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - -" "

Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - " "

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez Jr. - - - - - - - - - - " "

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - - - - - - - - - - " "

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - " "

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo - - - - - - - - - - - " "

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

Absent:

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

(Official Travel Abroad)

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor (On Vacation Leave)

Call to Order

The Officer-In-Charge and Acting Presiding Officer Gina G. Perez called the session to order at 4:50 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With nine (9) City Council Members and the Acting Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of City Councilor John Carlos G. delos Reyes, the minutes of the regular session dated 10th of August, 2009, was adopted unanimously by the body. The August 19, 2009 minutes was still unavailable.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

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

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-100 – A Resolution Supporting The City Council For The Welfare And Protection Of Children And In Effect Designates The Early Childhood Care Development Officer (ECCDO) For Olongapo City. Sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu.

Second Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-088 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Entered Into By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo Represented By Mayor James Gordon, Jr. With LRC Manpower Corporation Internationale, Inc., Represented By Miss Ma. Lourdes Capua For The Guam Build-Up Project. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano

2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-099 – A Resolution Adopting The Standards For The Designation Of Ambassador Of Goodwill Representing The City Of Olongapo. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez

3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-094 – A Resolution Enjoining Local Government Units (LGUs), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) And NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Around Subic Bay To Participate In The Creation Of Subic Waterways Council And Support The Projects Thereto. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-095 – A Resolution Encouraging The Olongapeños To Vote For Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park To Be Included In The World Search For The New Seven Wonders Of Nature. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez

With no other observations/inclusions, the body unanimously adopted and approved the day’s agenda.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Memorandum from Roberto E. Alvarez, City Engineer, Olongapo City for the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. regarding the Damages Caused By The Typhoon And Flood Which Occurred Last September 6, 2009 In The Various Barangays In The City. (Furnish copies to all for study if there’s a need to recommend an ordinance or resolution to the City Mayor)

2. Letter from the City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. informing that the City Council service vehicle with plate number SFT-806 is unserviceable up to this time due to unavailability of spare parts and she is requesting the approval of gas slip for private vehicle to be used as service vehicle of the Council for official business as per approval of the Officer in Charge. (For information)

3. Letter from City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James Bong Gordon, Jr. regarding her official travel to Israel which will start on September 13-24, 2009 and she is designating Hon. Gina G. Perez as the Presiding Officer and Officer in Charge in the Office of the City Council during the said dates. (For information)

4. Memorandum from Honorio Gomez, OIC, JLGAMM Administrator for the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. regarding the Income Report For The Month Of August 2009. There was an increase of Php 6,903.68 as compared to last year. (Referred to the Committee on Business)

5. Letter from Isidro P. Lorenzo, Jr., General Manager, Olongapo Subic Castillejos San Marcelino Transport Service And Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. addressed to the Hon. Mayor James J. Gordon, Jr. submitting the copy of Board Resolution which was unanimously passed and approved by the Board of Directors of said Cooperative dated July 18, 2009 requesting to allow the additional painting of bumper and grill of all Coop passenger jeepneys plying on the route line: Olongapo City – San Marcelino Zambales (J12) for their own identity and easy distinction with that of J08 (Olongapo-Philseco route) with yellow top color to avoid confusion among passengers/riding public in the area. (Referred to the Committee on Transportation)

6. Invitation from the PRN Quality Training & Seminar Links, Inc. addressed to the City Vice Mayor, Olongapo City attention: The Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary and the Legislative Staff regarding the 2 schedules of trainings that are purely technical and for professional advancement. (Referred to the Council Secretary for recommendation and to the Committees on Information Technology and on House Rules, respectively)

a. Legislative Tracking and Codification Of Ordinances

Date : October 12 – 17, 2009

Venue : Diplomat Hotel, 90 F Ramos St., Cebu City, Phil.

b. 1st Philippine Association Of Local Legislative Staff Congress

Date : November 16 – 20, 2009

Venue : Diplomat Hotel, 90 F Ramos St., Cebu City, Phil.

7. 1st Endorsement from the City Mayor to Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo, Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer and Members, Sangguniang Panlungsod the copy of the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between Bataan General Hospital, represented by its Chief of Hospital Glory V. Baltazar, M.D. and Gordon College, represented by the City Mayor. (Referred to the Committees on Health and on Education)

8. 1st Endorsement from the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod the copy of the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between Department of Education, represented by the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Ligaya B. Monato and the Local Government Unit of Olongapo, represented by the City Mayor regarding the creation of the Old Cabalan Integrated School. (Referred to the Committee on Education)

9. Memorandum from Angie Socorro S. Barroga, OIC, Personnel Office for the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo thru: Marcelino D. Andawi, Head, City Treasury regarding the support to the Fund Raising program of the Philippine National Red Cross Olongapo Chapter, this month, the 500 Booklets amounting to Php 100,000.00 worth will be distributed to each employee of the city government. The number of tickets assigned to each employee according to their salary grade will be as follows:

SG 28-30 Php 300.00

SG 26-27 Php 200.00

SG 22-25 Php 100.00

SG 18-21 Php 50.00

And SG 1-17 Php 20.00

Request that the said amount be deducted from the salary of these employees prior to the scheduled raffle draw which will be on 30 September 2009 at the Olongapo City Convention Center. (Referred to the Committee on Personnel)

10. Copy of Barangay Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, Resolutions all Series of 2009 entitled:

a. Resolution No. 033, A Resolution Authorizing The Withdrawal Of Four Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP4,500.00) For The Payment Of Training Materials And Other Expenses Needed For BPSO Arnis Training; (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and on Finance)

b. Resolution No. 035, A Resolution Declaring The Barangay Of Old Cabalan Under The State Of Calamity In Connection With The Damage And/Or Destruction Caused By Flash Floods To Property Particularly On Infrastructure Wrought By Tropical Depression (Labuyo) And The Southwest Monsoon; (Referred to the Committee on Environment and furnish copy to City Councilor Rodel S. Cerezo)

c. Resolution No. 036, A Resolution Strongly Supporting Hon. Ronnie V. Puno, Secretary, Department Of The Interior And Local Government (DILG), For Vice-President In The 2010 Elections; (Referred to the Committee on House Rules)

d. Resolution No. 037, A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty Eight And 10/100 Pesos (Php27,128.10) For The Procurement Of Medicines For The Health Program Of Barangay Old Cabalan. (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and Finance and on Health)

11. Copy of Brgy. Resolution No. 26, Series of 2009 of Brgy. East Bajac-Bajac, entitled: “A Resolution Authorizing The Barangay Treasurer Rhodora Piega To Collect The Amount Of Monthly Installment In Connection With The Salary Loan Provided By Radio Wealth Finance Company Inc. to Barangay Officials For The Loan.” (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and Finance and on Personnel)

12. Letter from Eliseo P. De Guzman, DILG Olongapo City Director, dated September 16, 2009, addressed to Hon. Mac D. Arnold Conception, SK Chairman, Brgy. New Cabalan, this City, in connection with his complaint against Perla C. Jacinto, Brgy. Treasurer, New Cabalan which states that:

“Please be informed that an appointive barangay official like the case of Ms. Jacinto may be disciplined administratively by the Punong Barangay and the concerned Sangguniang Barangay who appointed and concurred respectively her appointment in the office. However, if her appointment as Brgy. Treasurer was attested by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), though the same is appointed by the Brgy. Executive, the disciplining authority shall be the said government agency. In the contrary, Ms. Jacinto’s appointment does not fall within the rules and regulations of the CSC. It is our considered view that administrative complaint against your barangay treasurer shall be filed, investigated and finally decided by the concerned barangay. But to prevent fabricated and malicious accusations, the complaint shall be verified, under oath and supported by documentary evidences to allow the accused certain remedies provided under existing laws and jurisprudence. You are therefore advised to file your verified complaint to the concerned Punong Barangay in order that appropriate actions be legally implemented.

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) Eliseo P. De Guzman

City Director”

13. Memorandum Series of 2009 dated 14 September 2009 issued by the City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to Finance Committee, All Department Heads, Section Chiefs, And All Other Concerned regarding Budget Forum/Conference/Hearing for the proposed 2010 Executive Budget. It says:

“Please be informed that there will be a Budget Hearing for the proposed 2010 Executive Budget on Sept. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 & Oct. 7, 2009 at the City Budget Office from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NN., pursuant to the City Budget Memorandum (Budget Call) No. 2009-1 dated 17 June 2009. Bring three (3) copies of your respective 2010 AIP.

Attached to this communication is a schedule of Budget Forum for various offices and departments.

(SGD) City Mayor James J. Gordon, Jr..”

Committee Reports

City Councilor Dabu, being the co-chairman of the Local Price Coordinating Council, reported about the meeting she attended, which was initiated by the DTI, at the Golden Dragon Restaurant. The meeting aims to educate the participants about the proper use of LPG products commonly used in many households by providing information about the safety tips in using LPGs. Presentation outlines the basic facts about the characteristics of the product in the form of LPG gas cylinder. How to detect a good quality LPG – by checking whether it is fake or sub-standard, and to determine the correct content, which usually weighs eleven (11) kilograms. It also explained the dos and don’ts when using LPG gases. City Councilor Dabu shared more information by explaining in full details more about the product and its characteristics for better understanding of the participants. She also disclosed that many retailers are selling defective and underweight products as uncovered during the inspections and monitoring conducted by her committee, together with the DTI personnel. She assured the body that she will submit a hardcopy of the report with an update on the cheaper medicines.

As Chair of the Committee on Human Rights, City Councilor JC delos Reyes commented on the recent flooding incident that happened in the city and was even featured in various news reports. He considered it as a terrible disaster. It was when the City Mayor, together with the Disaster Management Office Head, Angie Layug, made a report during the session. From that report, he was expecting to hear post-trauma reports, to be rendered by the DMO, City Engineer’s Office, City Planning Office, and the City Health Office, in order to have a total assessment of the damage, at the same time determine the root cause of the flooding incident. It could probably be blamed on the failure on the part of some agencies who should have done the de-silting and de-clogging, and the barangays who should have maintained the proper disposal of garbage. He also demanded that a report be submitted to the council. Acknowledging the presence of ABC 5, covering the session, and earlier made rounds in the city, the councilor informed the council that we will expect more visitors to come and look at the city, and there is a need for officials to put their acts together.

The Presiding Officer fully agreed to the councilor’s remarks and expressed her belief that some councilors are attending to the needs of the people in the barangay.

Calendar of Business

1. City Councilor Edwin J. Piano moved for the deferment of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-088, entitled “A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Entered Into By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo Represented By Mayor James Gordon, Jr. With LRC Manpower Corporation Internationale, Inc., Represented By Miss Ma. Lourdes Capua For The Guam Build-Up Project,” which the body unanimously approved.

2. In behalf of City Councilor Gina Perez, Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-99, entitled “A Resolution Adopting The Standards For The Designation Of Ambassador Of Goodwill Representing The City Of Olongapo,” was deferred by the body unanimously, on motion of City Councilor Elena C. Dabu.

3. City Councilor Edwin J. Piano motioned for the deferment of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-094, entitled: “A Resolution Enjoining Local Government Units (LGUs), Subic Bay

Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) And NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Around Subic Bay To Participate In The Creation Of Subic Waterways Council And Support The Projects Thereto.” The body unanimously deferred the measure.

4. In behalf of City Councilor Gina Perez, Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-095, entitled: “A Resolution Encouraging The Olongapeños To Vote For Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park To Be Included In The World Search For The New Seven Wonders Of Nature,” was deferred by the members of the body unanimously, on motion of City Councilor Elena C. Dabu.

Other Matters

None.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:25 in the afternoon, on motion of City Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE

CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

ATTEST:

GINA G. PEREZ

City Councilor

Officer-In-Charge and Acting Presiding Officer