Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON APRIL 1, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL
Present:
Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Absent:
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President
(On Official Business)
Call to Order
The City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 4:45 in the afternoon.
Roll Call
With eight (8) 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 March 04, 09, 2009 and special session dated March 10, 2009 were unanimously adopted, respectively 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. 2009 R-040 – A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Duly Represented By Its General Manager, Petronilo B. Buendia. Sponsored By Councilor Carlito A. Baloy. (Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries)
2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-041 – A Resolution Upholding The Proposed Ban For The Construction Of Commercial Billboards Along The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez. (Referred to the Committees on Public Safety and Tourism)
3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-042 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay Pag-Asa, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2009. Sponsored By Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and on Appropriations)
4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-043 – A Resolution Approving The Annual Budget Of Barangay New Ilalim, City Of Olongapo For The Calendar Year 2009. Sponsored By Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and on Appropriations)
5. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-044 – A Resolution Accepting The Proposal Of Subicwater For The Settlement Of Past Due Accounts On Unpaid Water And Power Bills. Sponsored By Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo. (Referred to the Committee on Utilities)
6. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-22 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP300,000.00) From The Item Water Expenses Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses To The Item I.T. Equipment Under Capital Outlay Of Gordon College. Sponsored By Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo. (Referred to the Committee on Education)
Second Reading:
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-18 – An Ordinance Naming The East Bajac-Bajac Waterfalls As “Falls In Love”. Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez
2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-034 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The City Government Of Olongapo, Hausland Development Inc., Fiesta Communities Inc. And Pag-Ibig Fund For The Bonggapo Home: Handog Pabahay Program For City Government Employees At Fiesta Communities Olongapo At New Cabalan. Sponsored By Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-038 – A Resolution Accrediting The Subic Bay Public Works Center Employees Association, A People’s Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991. Sponsored By Councilor Elmo A. Aquino
4. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-21 – An Ordinance Creating A Trust Fund For The Continuous Operation And Maintenance Of All Programs And Activities Under The Unified Land Information System. Sponsored By Councilors Jonathan G. Manalo And Edwin J. Piano
5. Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O-39 – An Ordinance Withdrawing 20th (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); 21st Street (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); And Barreto (20th Street To 21st Street) Streets From Public Use. Sponsored By Councilors Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. And Elena C. Dabu
6. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-039 – A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) For The Swapping Of Land Between Calvary Chapel Of Olongapo, Inc. And The City Government Of Olongapo. Sponsored By Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.
Councilor Manalo manifested to change the title on the 1st reading item no. 44 “A Resolution Accepting The Proposal Of Subicwater For The Settlement Of Past Due Accounts On Unpaid Water And Power Bills,” to “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor Of Olongapo To Accept The Proposal Of Subic Water And Sewerage Company, Inc. (Subicwater) For The Mutual Settlement Of The Past Due Accounts On Water Bills Of The City Of Olongapo And Electrical Bills Of Subic Water.”
Councilor Perez moved to include in the 1st reading “A Resolution Commending The Outgoing Olongapo City Director Of The Philippine National Police, PS Superintendent Abelardo P. Villacorta For His Altruistic And Invaluable Contributions In The Heightened Success Of The Olongapo City Police Office In Ensuring Its Excellence In Peace And Order.” (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
Councilor Piano moved to include in the 1st reading the following Resolutions:
1. “A Resolution Commending The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), Ms. Raji Sharma, Mr. Jose Eduardo Martinez Cordero And Mr. Sachin Seth, Experts From The IBM Global Services And IBM Global Business Services Respectively, For Their Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo”
2. “A Resolution Commending Ms. Susan Ranft, Resource Deployment Manager, IBM Global Business Services And One Of The Contingents From The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) For Her Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo”
3. “A Resolution Commending The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), Represented By Ms. Waya Araos, Philippines In-Country Manager And Contingents For Their Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo”
4. “A Resolution Commending Mr. Neeraj Sharma, Relations Manager, IBM, New Delhi, India, One Of The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), For His Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo”
All by Unanimous Sponsorship.
Councilor Manalo manifested to include in the 1st reading “An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Fourteen Million Six Hundred Seventeen Thousand Pesos (PhP14,617,000.00) For Health And Peace And Order Program Of The City From The Subic Water Dividend Income.” (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations on Health and on Peace and Order)
The body unanimously approved the Day’s Agenda as amended.
Communications and Referrals of Business
Communications Read:
1. Barangay Resolutions of Brgy. East Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City, Series of 2009:
a. Resolution No. 09, Series of 2009, “A Resolution Approving The Allowance Of The CBMS Enumerators Of East Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City At Fifty (PhP50.00) Pesos Daily For Twenty Eight (28) Days Eight Thousand Four Hundred (PhP8,400.00) Pesos.” (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and on Social Welfare)
b. Resolution No. 10, Series of 2009, “A Resolution Authorizing The Barangay Treasurer To Pay The Ibarra Basketball Covered Court To Mr. Oscar Santos The Amount Of Php54,000.00 Monthly Starting March 31, 2009 Until The Amount Of PhP3,200,000.00 Be Fully Paid, 50% To Be Charged To SK Fund Or PhP27,000.00 Each Month.” (Referred to the Committees on Sports, SK and on Appropriations)
2. Letter from Helen R. Atenia, Secretary, addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo regarding the Subic Bay Public Works Center Employees Association with Office address at 565 Begonia St., Sta. Rita, Olongapo City, seeking accreditation by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. (Referred to the Committee on Accreditation)
3. Letter from Jaklyn Pineda, a student of the UP College of Law, addressed to the Hon. City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo. She’s writing a legal paper on the penal regulations enacted by the local government of Olongapo City and SBMA on prostitution in the area thus, requesting access on such ordinances on prostitution. (Referred to the Committee on Family and Women)
4. Copy of Joint Circular No. 95-01, dated Oct. 31, 1995 issued by Rafael M. Alunan III, former Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government and Francisco L. Viray, former Secretary, Department of Energy, addressed to All Local Chief Executives, Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod/Panlalawigan Members & Others Concerned Parties regarding Guidelines And Procedures On The Utilization Of The Share Of National Wealth Taxes, Royalties, Fees Or Charges. (Referred to the Committees on Utilities and on Ways and Means)
5. Memorandum Circular No. 2009-22 of the Department Of The Interior And Local Government, Office of the Undersecretary regarding the 7th Luzon Island Congress Of The Philippine Councilors League which will be held on April 29 – May 1, 2009 at the Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City. Issued by Austere Panadero, DILG’s Undersecretary. (Referred to the PCL Members)
6. Letter from Rosella R. Requidan, Secretary-General, Philippine National Council For Good Governance, Moral Recovery Program, OMBUDSMAN, Corruption Prevention Unit, Subic, Zambales, addressed to Dr. Arnildo C. Tamayo, City Health Officer, Olongapo City attn. Pastor Francis M. Mercado, City Director, PNGG, Olongapo City, In Cooperation with the Olongapo City Christian Ministers Association requesting to Conduct Seminar on Good Governance on April 03, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Referred to the Committees on Health and on Education)
7. First Endorsement from the City Mayor addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod the memorandum from City Budget Officer Marey Beth D. Marzan requesting for a resolution authorizing the City Mayor to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the FinAsia Land and Realty Corporation regarding the redevelopment of the Olongapo City Public Market. (Referred to the Committees on Markets on Business and on Ways and Means)
8. Letter from Capt. Perfecto C. Pascual, PN (Ret.), General Manager, Seaport Department, Office of the General Manager, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., which is a reply to Res. No. 10, Series of 2009 of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Olongapo adopted on January 28, 2009 requesting the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority to reconsider alternative anchorage points for vessels on lay-up at the port specifically at Zone Echo, and to address sewage disposals of concerned vessels therein. SBMA would like to assure the City of Olongapo that it is exerting all efforts to improve the view in the bay and restrict the assignment of vessels at the Zone Echo anchorage mentioned in the letter. (For information and Copy to the Committee on Environment)
9. Invitation from the Corona Management Center Of Phils. On their 3-day training program entitled “Continuing Enhancement And Development Program On Public Administration And Governance.” (For information)
10. Letter from Aurora M. Ramos, CSD Manager, Subicwater, addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. billing him the amount of PhP783,515.15 for the March 2009 water consumption of various local government accounts. This excludes water bill arrears outstanding as of February 28, 2009 inclusive of interest amounting to PhP401,875,427.86. (Referred to the Committees on Utilities and on Appropriations)
11. Memorandum from Angie Socorro S. Barroga, OIC, City Personnel Office, addressed to all City Officials/Employees regarding the Schedule of Annual/Physical Examination for the month of April 2009. For the City Council, April 20 birthday of Kgd. Aquilino Cortez, Jr., April 12, Asuncion Recosana; April 06, Dolores Valdez.
12. PUD Notice of Power Interruption on April 03, 2009, Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., affected area is Metering 1-Feeder 21KL4, whole of West Tapinac and New Banicain, Portion of East Tapinac bounded by Rizal Ave., Magsaysay Drive and 3rd St., Portion of New Asinan bounded by Rizal Ave., 3rd St., Perimeter Road and Magsaysay Drive. The reasons are: (1) replacement of deteriorated pole 45 ft. about to fall along Rizal Ave., corner 5th St., East Tapinac; (2) replacement of deteriorated pole 45 ft. about to fall along Lindayag St., corner 1st St., East Tapinac; (3) replacement of deteriorated pole 45 ft. @ #55 Corpuz St., West Tapinac and (4) trimming of trees along F-21KL4 (For information)
Committee Reports
As Chair on the Committee on Women, Councilor Ellen Dabu gave her report concerning the different activities that transpired during the city’s celebration of Women’s Month.
According to Councilor Dabu, the launching ceremonies for Women’s Month was held on March 02, 2009. Then on March 04, 2009, there was a community building activity of women from the streets, headed by the Buklod group members of Ms. Alma Bulawan. On March 06, 2009, a dialogue occurred between different city women’s groups and the city prosecutor, Philippine National Police, Women’s Desk, CSWDO, Personnel department, and Hon. Mayor James Bong Gordon Jr. regarding Republic Act 9208, 9262, and 9344. Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo also graced the said affair. Then on March 09, 2009, a get together party for the city Women’s Council was hosted by Madame Anne Marie Gordon, supportive spouse of our city Mayor, as well as a livelihood training program at the West Bajac-Bajac covered court. A Kick-Off parade from the Olongapo City Mall to the Rizal Triangle happened on March 10, 2009, which was followed by a Job Fair at the Rizal Triangle covered court, which was very-well attended by 2,182 prospective applicants. The Population Commission (POPCOM) also sponsored a free PAP Smear and Breast Examinations. Approximately 100 women availed of the free PAP Smear examination wherein 3 were identified with cervic cancer. 85 availed of the free breast examination.
Mothers classes for women regarding smoked fish production, sponsored by the Smoked Fish Association of Barangay Sta. Rita, and reproductive health awareness were also held. 18 couples availed of the Responsible Parenting Program (RPP) in Iram Resettlement Site. 42 constituents were awarded with a livelihood assistance in the amount of PHP3,000.00 each. In addition, a “Buntis Party” was held at the FMA Hall and was attended by 150 women from the 17 barangays. All women who participated in the said event were given free kits for their babies. Ms. Cora David and the city prosecutor also gave an orientation regarding Republic Act 9262 and 9344, and the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law.
The culminating activity for the city’s celebration of Women’s Month was the “Women’s Night”at the Rizal Triangle covered court, organized by different women’s groups, NGOs, and city officials. The activity had different highlights: dancing, and live-band music, with the special participation of Bonggapo. The event went from 6 in the evening till 10:30 p.m..
Councilor Dabu also added that as Chair of the Committee on Livelihood, she mentioned that a meat processing seminar was held last March 26 and 27, 2009 in Barangay Old Cabalan. Forty constituents from the said Barangay availed of the free seminar.
Calendar of Business
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-18 – “An Ordinance Naming The East Bajac-Bajac Waterfalls As “Falls In Love”.
Councilor Gina Perez reported that two (2) consultation meetings were conducted with the concerned residents of the barangay. The first was on March 24, 2009 at East Bajac-Bajac Barangay Hall. There were no negative reactions heard. The second consultation meeting was held at the upper side of the area were some concerns of residents living near the waterfall were aired. They discussed problems in the maintenance of cleanliness in the area. The Councilor said that the attendees showed eagerness in the city’s project to convert it into an eco-tourism site. A Clean-Up Drive on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. will be conducted which was already coordinated with ESMO and the Sangguniang Kabataan.
According to Councilor Perez, the residents’ main concern was that the barangay was the one collecting the garbage in behalf of the city when residents pay the amount of PhP55.00 garbage fee. Former Brgy. Capt. Grospe, who attended the said consultation meeting, relayed that there was a time when the ESMO shouldered the gasoline for the barangay’s use in the task, however, this stopped.
The Councilor informed the body that Brgy. East Bajac-Bajac is willing to do the garbage collection and in fact has already coordinated with SBMA to access 14th Street and Kalayaan. She added that the concern of the residents as to what service they get out of the garbage collection fee should be given attention by the city. She then suggested to refer this to the Committee on Environment.
As regards to the waterfall proposed to be named “Falls in Love” by the Mayor’s Office, no negative reactions were heard. The barangay only requested that their barangay name be included to inform everyone on the location of the said waterfall.
Councilor Cortez asked for the full name of the waterfall if the barangay’s name will be added. Councilor Perez replied that it shall still be “Falls In Love” and under it is the address which is 26th St., East Bajac-Bajac.
For another concern, Councilor Perez sought the help of the Committee on Public Utilities to request Subicwater, in behalf of the residents, that time extension be given in supplying water in their area so they’ll have more water collected and stored. It is this reason why the said “waterfall” is a vital water source for them.
Draft Ordinance No. 2009-O-18 was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez.
2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-034 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The City Government Of Olongapo, Hausland Development Inc., Fiesta Communities Inc. And Pag-Ibig Fund For The Bonggapo Home: Handog Pabahay Program For City Government Employees At Fiesta Communities Olongapo At New Cabalan,” was approved by the body unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.
The Councilor apprised the body that there was already a Sales Kick-Off done at the Rizal Triangle. The proposed measure is needed to already finalize the Memorandum of Understanding.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-038 – “A Resolution Accrediting The Subic Bay Public Works Center Employees Association, A People’s Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991,” was deferred by the body, on motion of Councilor Elmo A. Aquino pending the meeting with authorized officer to clarify certain matters.
4. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-21 – “An Ordinance Creating A Trust Fund For The Continuous Operation And Maintenance Of All Programs And Activities Under The Unified Land Information System,” was approved by the body unanimously, in its second and final reading, on joint motion of Councilors Edwin J. Piano and Jonathan G. Manalo.
Councilor Piano explained that the Unified Land Information System, which consists of the Geographical Information System, the Property Tax Administration System or PATAS, the Business Permit and Licensing System or BPLS, the Treasurer’s System and other systems connected with ULIS like the building permit are all being used by the city and is financed by the Innovation Support Fund from Australia. However, after the initial grant given by ISF, the Councilor said there is a need to continually have the program running because it was found to be truly helpful to the city. Thus, he added, the proposal is to get one percent (1%) from PATAS, BPLS and Building Permit Collections to be placed under the Trust Fund, to ensure the continuity, and operation and maintenance of the existing system.
5. Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O-39 – “An Ordinance Withdrawing 20th (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); 21st Street (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); And Barretto (20th Street To 21st Street) Streets From Public Use,” was deferred by the body, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.
The Councilor informed the body that they consulted the stockholders involved in the areas surrounding East Bajac-Bajac Public Market and some legal queries surfaced which were backed by Supreme Court ruling. Another public hearing was scheduled to be conducted.
6. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-039 – “A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) For The Swapping Of Land Between Calvary Chapel Of Olongapo, Inc. And The City Government Of Olongapo,” was approved by the body unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.
The Councilor mentioned that the Council Members were given copies of the endorsement of the City Budget Officer, the letter from Pastor of Calvary Chapel, Olongapo City and the endorsement from the Office of the City Mayor and from the City Budget Officer, with the corresponding maps and Real Property Value Assessment from the City Assessor’s Office.
Other Matters
A. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-044 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor Of Olongapo To Accept The Proposal Of Subic Water And Sewerage Company Incorporated (Subicwater) For The Mutual Settlement Of The Past Due Accounts On Water Bills Of The City Of Olongapo And Electrical Bills Of Subic Water,” was considered by the body as an urgent matter, on motion of Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.
According to the Councilor, this was requested by the City Mayor and also as a sign of good faith with Subicwater for paying the dividend income amounting to PhP14,649,280.00 without offsetting the city’s water bill.
The Presiding Officer recognized the presence of Director Lex Magrata on the request of Councilor Manalo, to explain the details of the settlement.
PLEASE SEE ANNEX “A”
Draft Resolution No. 2009-R-044 was approved unanimously in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.
B. “An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Fourteen Million Six Hundred Seventeen Thousand Pesos (PhP14,617,000.00) For Health And Peace And Order Program Of The City From The Subic Water Dividend Income,” was considered by the body as an urgent matter, on motion of Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.
Councilor Manalo mentioned that the amount of PhP14,617,000.00 is hereby appropriated as follows:
Office of the City Mayor
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses
Medical, Dental & Laboratory Supplies Expense PhP8,127,000.00
Subsidy to Barangay Health Centers 2,500,000.00
Subsidy to PNP 490,000.00
James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses
Medical, Dental & Laboratory Supplies Expense 3,500,000.00
PHP14,617,000.00
The Councilor, likewise, informed the body that instead of the Certificate of Availability of Funds, he has the Certification from the Office of the City Treasurer that the amount of PhP14,649,280.00 was received from the Subicwater and Sewerage, Co., with the Official Receipt No. 4536612 dated March 31, 2009.
The Draft Ordinance was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.
The following resolutions were considered by the body as urgent matters, on motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano and were approved unanimously on second and final reading by unanimous sponsorship.
C. “A Resolution Commending The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), Ms. Raji Sharma, Mr. Jose Eduardo Martinez Cordero And Mr. Sachin Seth, Experts From The IBM Global Services And IBM Global Business Services Respectively, For Their Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo.”
Councilor Piano discussed that many LGUs in developing countries need some kind of practical advice but cannot afford to pay professional consultants. There are, however, business volunteers who have the capacity to train and act as mentors which in their years of experience make them highly qualified in their fields. For 25 years, the Australian business volunteers were responding to requests for help from businesses and organizations from developing countries. They are funded by the Australian Government Aid Program or AUSAID.
The Councilor further informed that in the City of Olongapo, the Australian business volunteers are working with our personnel to further improve or develop the following:
1. Personnel Management System; 2. The Public Employment Services Office System; 3. Tourism and Marketing System; 4. The Document Tracking System; and 5. The Legislative Tracking System. The Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod is included in the Document Tracking System as well as the GSO, PESO, MIS, Public Market Office, City Mall Office, City Engineer’s Office, Personnel Office, the Convention Center Office, Tourism Office and the Business Permit and Licensing Office.
Councilor Piano enumerated the names of the volunteers:
Raji Sharma - Team Leader from Australia
Tage Jensen - from Denmark
Jose Eduardo Martinez Cordero - from Mexico
Colleen Hayes - from Chicago, Illinois
Anton Kachalov - from Moscow, Russia
Susan Ranft - from Wisconsin
Sachin Seth - from India
C.a. “A Resolution Commending Ms. Susan Ranft, Resource Deployment Manager, IBM Global Business Services And One Of The Contingents From The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) For Her Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo.”
C.b. “A Resolution Commending The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), Represented By Ms. Waya Araos, Philippines In-Country Manager And Contingents For Their Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo.”
C.c. “A Resolution Commending Mr. Neeraj Sharma, Relations Manager, IBM, New Delhi, India, One Of The Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), For His Significant Contributions In The City Of Olongapo.”
D. “A Resolution Commending The Outgoing Olongapo City Director Of The Philippine National Police, PS Superintendent Abelardo P. Villacorta For His Altruistic And Invaluable Contributions In The Heightened Success Of The Olongapo City Police Office In Ensuring Its Excellence In Peace And Order,” was considered by the body as an urgent matter and was approved unanimously in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez, in behalf of the Chair of the Committee on Police and Public Safety.
The body, likewise, approved the motion for its unanimous sponsorship.
Councilor Perez mentioned that Col. Villacorta reported he received a memo from the Philippine National Police that effective March 25, 2009 he has already transferred location.
E. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-40 - “A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Duly Represented By Its General Manager, Petronilo B. Buendia,” was considered by the body as an urgent matter and was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr., in behalf of the Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
Adjournment
There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:45 in the afternoon, on motion of Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary
ATTEST:
CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
ANNEX “A”
MR. MAGRATA:
Good afternoon Madame Presiding Officer, good afternoon Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
I'm here in my capacity as Director of Subicwater representing the interest of the City of
So, if we are going to offset this, we will still come short because there will be a remainder of PhP68 million in favor of Subicwater. Okay.
So, naand’yan na s'ya sa inyong kopya. So, now this PhP68 million those supposed that Subicwater has a lease agreement with the city for the use of its utilities and facilities and the rent is in the amount of PhP6 million per annum. Now, from 1997 to 2003, Subicwater has paid the amount of PhP34 million, Okay. Now, they still owe us PhP38 million. This PhP34 million represents payment of the lease contract from 1997 to 2003. They still haven’t paid 2000 for billing to 2009, that’s lease and it’s collectible in the amount of PhP38 million. So, this PhP38 million for the payment of their lease contract for the period of 2000 to 2009 will be deducted here. Still, we’re going to deduct that, mayroon pa ring matitirang PhP30 million in favor of Subicwater. To finally offset this, and zero it out, it was proposed by Subicwater that they will accelerate the lease agreement by payment, by not paying the lease contract for five years. So that, PhP6 million times 5 years equals 30, offset natin itong dalawa ngayon. That will zero out the debts of Subicwater and
Madame Chairman, that’s my report.
CHAIRWOMAN:
Yes, I have here a copy of the Subicwater March 25, 2009, I think, this is the billing?
MR. MAGRATA:
Yes, Madame. The amount stated there for the billing is PhP401,875,427.86, we rounded it off to 42. Sa PUD po, it’s PhP223,729,532.00 and we rounded it off to PhP224 million.
CHAIRWOMAN:
Have you seen this?
MR. MAGRATA:
Yes, Ma'am. I have seen that.
CHAIRWOMAN:
Ano yu'ng PhP700?
MR. MAGRATA:
The PhP783,515, this is the current billing for the consumption of the city on the month of March. From February to March 29, 2009. This is just the monthly billing. So, it is included already in PhP11 million.
CHAIRWOMAN:
Okay.
Any questions? Is it clear?
So, if there’s no further question therefore we can ask…thank you, Mr. Magrata for the clarification and the explanation and for taking time to explain it to us.
Councilor Manalo?
COUNCILOR MANALO:
Thank you, Madame Presiding Officer.
Without anymore questions, I move that we approve Draft Resolution No. 2009-R-044 - Resolution Authorizing the City Mayor of Olongapo to accept The Proposal Of Subicwater and Sewerage Company, Inc. (Subicwater) For The Mutual Settlement Of the Past Due Accounts On Water Bills of the City of Olongapo And Electrical Bills of Subicwater.
I so moved, Madame Presiding Officer.
CHAIRWOMAN:
Motion to approve Draft Resolution No. 2009 - R- 044 on second and final reading. Those who are in favor, please raise your hands.
All are in favor, Draft Resolution No. 2009-R-044 is approved unanimously on second and final reading.
Any other? Councilor Manalo?
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