2013 R - 143 - AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH HOME MUTUAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (PAG-IBIG) REPRESENTED BY ITS DEPARTMENT MANAGER I, MS. BRENDA T. CAO, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF R.A. 9679, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS, HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND ACT 2009 IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION   OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON NOVEMBER 06, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella-  City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-     “       “

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

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II -  “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -   “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz -“       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane -     “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay -    “       “

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

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- - SK City Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero- -  City Councilor

RESOLUTION NO. 143

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH HOME MUTUAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (PAG-IBIG) REPRESENTED BY ITS DEPARTMENT MANAGER I, MS. BRENDA T. CAO, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF R.A. 9679, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS, HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND ACT 2009 IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, as enunciated in R.A. 9679, it is the policy of the state to establish, develop, promote, and integrate a nationwide sound and viable tax-exempt mutual provident savings system suitable to the need of the employed and other earning groups, and to motivate them to better plan and provide for their housing needs, by membership in the Home Development Mutual Fund;

WHEREAS, by virtue of the said law, all employees covered by Social Security System (SSS) as well as Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), regardless of status, shall be required to be a compulsory member of a nationwide provident savings system;

WHEREAS, to achieve the objective of R.A. 9679 by providing sufficient shelter and provident savings system to its member employees, there is a need to set an agreement between the City Government of Olongapo and Home Development Mutual Fund by inking a Memorandum of Agreement that will serve as guidelines to its proper implementation;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane, co-sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino to enter, execute and sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Home Mutual Development Fund (PAG-IBIG) represented by its Department Manager I, Ms. Brenda T. Cao, for the implementation of R.A. 9679, otherwise known as, Home Development Mutual Fund Act 2009 in a manner consistent with law

APPROVED  UNANIMOUSLY, November 06, 2013 

2013 R - 142 - INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE A BINGO BOUTIQUE IN OLONGAPO CITY, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION   OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON NOVEMBER 06, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo -  - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano- -     “       “

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

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II -   “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -   “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz -  “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-    “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay - -   “       “

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

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- - SK City Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero- -  City Councilor

RESOLUTION NO. 142

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE  A BINGO BOUTIQUE IN OLONGAPO CITY, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, Treasure Amusement Corporation of Olongapo City has signified its intention to operate and manage a Bingo Boutique with business address at  No. 44  Magsaysay Drive, East Tapinac;

WHEREAS, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has required Treasure Amusement Corporation to secure a “Resolution of No Objection” from the City where the said business unit shall be operated prior to PAGCOR’s issuance of a Grant of Authority;

WHEREAS, the Treasure Amusement Corporation in their letter to the City Vice Mayor dated August 14, 2013 requested for a City Council Resolution that interposes no objection to its intention to operate and manage the said business unit for the purpose of complying to new PAGCOR requirements;

WHEREAS, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) confirms in their letter dated September 30, 2013 that the above-mentioned business unit meet the requirement of Article VI, Section 5.f of the Zoning Ordinance that “recreational centers/ establishments are allowed in Commercial Zone provided that it shall not be located within twenty (20) meters from any institutional structure;”

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo confirms that it interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage a Bingo Boutique in Olongapo City provided that the same is in accordance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and the City regulation;

WHEREAS, strict control over the admission of persons under 21 years of age shall be administered in the gaming area as stated in Presidential Decree No. 1869 otherwise known as “Consolidating And Amending Presidential Decree Nos. 1067-A, 1067-B, 1067-C, 1399 And 1632, Relative To The Franchise And Powers Of The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) under Title IV, Section 14, No. 2.c;”

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane, co-sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to interpose, as it hereby interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage a Bingo Boutique in Olongapo City, in a manner consistent with law.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that  a copy of the Letter of No Objection dated October 7, 2013 issued by the City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino to Mr. Samuel Del Rosario, the Chairman of the Treasure Amusement Corporation, Olongapo City, be an integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED  UNANIMOUSLY, November 06, 2013 

2013 R - 141 - INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE PAGCOR E-GAMES STATION (PEGS 2) IN OLONGAPO CITY, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON NOVEMBER 06, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo -- City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-      “       “

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

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II - -  “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - -    “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz -  “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-       “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay -   “       “

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

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- - SK City Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero--  City Councilor

RESOLUTION NO. 141

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE  PAGCOR E-GAMES STATION (PEGS 2) IN OLONGAPO CITY, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, Treasure Amusement Corporation of Olongapo City has signified its intention to operate and manage PAGCOR e-games station (PEGS 2)  with business address at #4 -20^th Street, East Bajac-Bajac;

WHEREAS, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has required Treasure Amusement Corporation to secure a “Resolution of No Objection” from the City where the said business unit shall be operated prior to PAGCOR’s issuance of a Grant of Authority;

WHEREAS, the Treasure Amusement Corporation in their letter to the City Vice Mayor dated August 14, 2013 requested for a City Council Resolution that interposes no objection to its intention to operate and manage the said business unit for the purpose of complying to new PAGCOR requirements;

WHEREAS, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) confirms in their letter dated September 30, 2013 that the above-mentioned business unit meet the requirement of Article VI, Section 5.f of the Zoning Ordinance that “recreational centers/ establishments are allowed in Commercial Zone provided that it shall not be located within twenty (20) meters from any institutional structure;”

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo confirms that it interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage PEGS 2 in Olongapo City provided that the same is in accordance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and the City regulation;

WHEREAS, strict control over the admission of persons under 21 years of age shall be administered in the gaming area as stated in Presidential Decree No. 1869 otherwise known as: “Consolidating And Amending Presidential Decree Nos. 1067-A, 1067-B, 1067-C, 1399 And 1632, Relative To The Franchise And Powers Of The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) under Title IV, Section 14, No. 2.c;”

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane, co-sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the majority decision  of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to interpose, as it hereby interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage PAGCOR E-Games Station (PEGS 2) in Olongapo City, in a manner consistent with law.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that  a copy of the Letter of No Objection dated October 7, 2013 issued by the City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino to Mr. Samuel Del Rosario, the Chairman of the Treasure Amusement Corporation, Olongapo City, be an integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED, November 06, 2013 

2013 R - 137 - INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE AN ELECTRONIC BINGO (E-BINGO) IN OLONGAPO CITY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano- - City Councilor

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

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero-  “       “

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II -  “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -   “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz -   “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-  “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay -  “       “

ABSENT:

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- -   City Councilor  (Sick Leave)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy -   President, Liga ng mga Barangay (Sick Leave)

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- -SK City Federation President (Sick Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 137

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE AN ELECTRONIC BINGO (E-BINGO) IN OLONGAPO CITY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, Treasure Amusement Corporation of Olongapo City has signified its intention to operate and manage an electronic bingo (E-Bingo) with business address at #4 – 20^th Street, East Bajac-Bajac, this City;

WHEREAS, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has required Treasure Amusement Corporation to secure a “Resolution of No Objection” from the City where the said business units shall be operating prior to PAGCOR’s issuance of a Grant of Authority;

WHEREAS, the Treasure Amusement Corporation in their letter to the City Vice Mayor dated August 14, 2013 requested for a City Council Resolution t interposing no objection to its intention to operate and manage the said business unit for the purpose of complying to new PAGCOR requirements;

WHEREAS, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) confirms in their letter dated September 30, 2013 that the abovementioned business unit met the requirement of Article VI, Section 5.f of the Zoning Ordinance stating that recreational centers/ establishments are allowed in Commercial Zone provided that it shall not be located within twenty (20) meters from any institutional structure;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo confirms that it interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage an E-Bingo in Olongapo City provided that the same is in accordance with the city’s zoning ordinance and the city regulation;

WHEREAS, strict control over the admission of persons under 21 years of age shall be administered in the gaming area as stated in Presidential Decree No. 1869 otherwise known as “consolidating and amending Presidential Decree Nos. 1067-A, 1067-B, 1067-C, 1399 and 1632, relative to the franchise and powers of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) under Title IV, Section 14, No. 2.c;”

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane co-sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panglungsod in session assembled to interpose, as it hereby interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage an Electronic Bingo (E-Bingo) in Olongapo City in a manner consistent with law.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Letter of No Objection from the City Mayor, Honorable Rolen C. Paulino be made as an integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY,   October 23, 2013

2013 R - 131 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR HONORABLE ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN A DEED OF DONATION WITH SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. RELATIVE TO THE DONATION OF (1) UNIT BACKHOE FOR THE DREDGING, REHABILITATION AND REBUILDING OF RIVERS AND FLOOD HIT AREAS

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON

OCTOBER 16, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo -- City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano- - - City Councilor

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

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero-   “       “    

Hon. Elena C. Dabu -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz - - “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-   “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay -   “       “

ABSENT:

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - City Councilor (On Official Business)

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II -   City Councilor (On Official Business)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy -  President, Liga ng mga Barangay  (Sick Leave)     

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- - SK City Federation President(Sick Leave)                                    

RESOLUTION NO.  131

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR  HONORABLE ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN A DEED OF DONATION WITH SM

PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. RELATIVE TO THE DONATION OF (1) UNIT

BACKHOE FOR THE DREDGING, REHABILITATION AND

 REBUILDING OF RIVERS AND FLOOD HIT AREAS

            WHEREAS,  the City Government of Olongapo  declared  the City in a state of calamity following the wrath of  typhoon Odette and strengthened by Habagat, that submerged the  17 barangays into floodwaters.  Currently, the City has also to brace itself for the ill effects of  the leptospirosis outbreak;

            WHEREAS,  the City  reached out to its community partners to seek help in the clearing, rescue and relief operations as well as in the dredging of rivers;

            WHEREAS, SM Prime Holdings Inc. owns one (1) unit of backhoe, primarily used for dredging activities, which they intend to donate, in response to this urgent call of the City, all for goodwill and fidelity to the people of Olongapo;

            NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of  City Councilor Edna A. Elane,  with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

            RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the  Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it hereby authorizes the City Mayor Honorable Rolen C. Paulino to enter into and sign a deed of donation with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. relative to the donation of (1) unit backhoe for the dredging, rehabilitation and rebuilding of rivers and flood hit areas.

            APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY,   October 16, 2013

2013 R - 126 - AUTHORIZING CITY MAYOR HONORABLE ROLEN C. PAULINO TO SIGN THE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF OLONGAPO AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTED BY ITS UNDERSECRETARY, ZENAIDA C. MAGLAYA, RELATIVE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHILIPPINE BUSINESS REGISTRY (PBR)

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON

OCTOBER 16, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-  - City Councilor

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

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero- -   “       “    

Hon. Elena C. Dabu -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -    “      “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz - -“      “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-   “     “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay - - “      “

ABSENT:

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - - - City Councilor (On Official Business)

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II - -  City Councilor (On Official Business)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - -  President, Liga ng mga Barangay   (Sick Leave)     

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- - - SK City Federation President  (Sick Leave)                                    

RESOLUTION NO.  126

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MAYOR HONORABLE ROLEN C. PAULINO TO SIGN THE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF OLONGAPO AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTED BY ITS UNDERSECRETARY, ZENAIDA C. MAGLAYA, RELATIVE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHILIPPINE BUSINESS REGISTRY (PBR)

  

WHEREAS, the Philippine Business Registry (PBR) project is an inter-agency project that aims to help streamline business registration procedures in the country. It is one of the government initiatives to improve the country’s competitiveness by reducing the cost of doing business and cutting down red tape;

WHEREAS,  the Philippine Business Registry (PBR) project  aims to provide a seamless environment for business registration across application systems of all agencies with business registration-related transactions through the development of a web based registry system that is connected to the existing systems and databases of concerned agencies and local government units;

WHEREAS, the City leadership deems that the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into and the implementation of the PBR will help Olongapo improve its current state of doing business, which will redound to the greater benefit of the Olongapo constituents;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane co-sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panglungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it hereby authorizes, the City Mayor Honorable Rolen C. Paulino to sign the Statement of Commitment and enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for and on behalf of the City  Government of Olongapo and the Department of Trade and Industry Represented by its Undersecretary, Zenaida C. Maglaya, relative to the implementation of the Philippine Business Registry (PBR);

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Statement of Commitment and Memorandum of Agreement between the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino and the Department of Trade and Industry represented by its Undersecretary, Zenaida C. Maglaya be made as integral part of this resolution.

            APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY,   October 16, 2013

2013 R - 122 - AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE METRO OLONGAPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MOCCI/OBC), INC. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT MR. RAMON L. DEL ROSARIO FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE OLONGAPO MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES ON OCTOBER 23-25, 2013

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 09, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

           

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo  - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella-  City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-   “       “

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero- - -  “       “

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II - -  “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - -   “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz - - “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-   “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay - - “       “

ABSENT:

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - -  City Councilor  (On Official Business)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay  (Sick Leave)

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - SK City Federation President

RESOLUTION NO. 122

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE METRO OLONGAPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MOCCI/OBC), INC. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT MR. RAMON L. DEL ROSARIO FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE OLONGAPO MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES 

ON OCTOBER 23-25, 2013

WHEREAS, the annually celebrated “Oktoberfest” of Olongapo City known as the Olongapo Mardi Gras props up the City’s tourism and enlivens the livelihood of the community by showcasing the homegrown talents, the uniqueness of products and services of the local businesses and the culture of Olongapo City;

WHEREAS, the City Government recognizes the efforts of the Olongapo businessmen like MOCCI/OBC in bringing substantial economic development through tourism activities planned by the City;

WHEREAS, the successful celebration of the Olongapo Mardi Gras in the past has been spearheaded by MOCCI/OBC with the City Government that triggered an influx of visitors, tourists and attendees in Ramon Magsaysay Drive as well as encouraged groups or individuals to become entrepreneurs which helps boost the local economy and further promote the City as a hub for both business and leisure;

WHEREAS, the Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MOCCI/OBC) in their letter to the City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino dated July 8, 2013 expressed their intention to sponsor this year’s Mardi Gras together with the City Government;

  

WHEREAS, in order for this activity to take effect, the City as represented by the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce (MOCCI/OBC), Inc. represented by its President Mr. Ramon L. Del Rosario;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane co-sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panglungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino to enter into, execute and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce (MOCCI/OBC) Inc., represented by its President Mr. Ramon L. Del Rosario for the management of the Olongapo Mardi Gras festivities on October 23-25, 2013

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino and Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MOCCI/OBC) be made as integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 09, 2013.

2013 R - 07 - AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER, EXECUTE AND SIGN AN AMENDED CONTRACT OF LEASE WITH SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. TO ENSURE GREATER PROTECTION AND MAXIMIZE BENEFITS ACCRUING TO THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - - - - - - - - “        “

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

Hon. James G. Delos Reyes - - - - - - - - - - - - - “        “

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “        “                                         

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

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “        “

Hon. Edna A. Elane - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “        “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “        “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - - - - - - “        “

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President

           

ABSENT:

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

                                                                                               

RESOLUTION NO. 07

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER, EXECUTE AND SIGN AN AMENDED CONTRACT OF LEASE WITH SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. TO ENSURE GREATER PROTECTION AND MAXIMIZE BENEFITS ACCRUING TO THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, the city passed a series of legislation and complied with all legal requirements with respect to the original 2009 Contract of Lease between the City and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. as reflected in the following: Resolution No. 54, Series of 2008, “A Resolution authorizing Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to prepare the Terms of Reference to bid out for long-term lease, the Olongapo City Mall”; Resolution No. 79, Series of 2009; Resolution No. 162, Series of 2009; “A Resolution accepting the Proposal of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., and approving the Competitive Challenge procedure as a mode of awarding the lease contract relative thereto, subject to existing auditing rules and applicable legal requirements”; Resolution No. 169, Series of 2009. “A Resolution approving the Joint Recommendation of the Negotiation Team of the SM Prime Holdings, Inc. relative to the Unsolicited Proposal for the long-term lease of the Olongapo City Mall”; Resolution No. 158 Series of 2009, “A Resolution repealing city council resolution No. 114 Series of 2009, to secure the best possible terms for, and optimum benefits from, the long-term lease of City Mall”; Resolution No. 170, Series of 2009, “ A Resolution confirming the Negotiations and approving the Terms of Reference, guidelines and schedule of activities relative to the SWISS/Competitive Challenge mode for the long-term lease of Olongapo City Mall”; Resolution No. 182 Series of 2009, “A Resolution approving the issuance of a Notice of Award of the long-term lease of the City Mall to SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and authorizing the City Mayor to enter into a contract of lease pursuant thereto”;

WHEREAS, the contract and eventual partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has reaped various additional spill-over and corollary benefits to the local community which include initiatives such as the provision for SM college scholarships for qualified Olongapo youth, SM provisions for a mobile clinic / health van which assist barangays in health service, SM provision for tree planting or agriculture related initiatives, employment generation for almost three thousand (3,000) Olongapo City residents from its date of permits and taxes to the city, conduct of activities which promote the city’s local talents and tourism, tie-ups with the city’s social service offices such as with the City Health Office and the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital and the attraction of new businesses to the city;

WHEREAS, to ensure that all contact terms and conditions and processes relating thereto would be just, equitable, legal and transparent, with the goal of facilitating the realization of the greatest possible advantage and benefit to the City of Olongapo, the City Finance Team caused an updated review of the 2009 Contract of Lease with SM Prime Holdings, Inc.;

WHEREAS, as per Finance Team review, there is a need to integrate, modify or amend certain provisions in the Contract of Lease which effectively increased the incentives to the city and strengthened its protective provisions in favor of the city;

WHEREAS, as a matter of legal consequence and necessity, there is a need to enter, execute and sign an Amended Contract of Lease to ensure that it would be in consonance the best interests and greatest advantage to the city, with the following recommended terms to be integrated in the pertinent portions of the 2009 Contract of Lease between the City of Olongapo and SM Prime Holdings, Inc.: (a) a provision that the ownership of the City Mall building which SM Prime Holdings, Inc. rehabilitated, repaired, developed and renovated shall revert back to the city after expiration of the lease term without need of reimbursement; (b) any adoption of previous or new terms and conditions of lease or any agreement in the event of its renewal  after expiration of the lease term shall be made subject of negotiations and mutual agreement between the City and SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; (c) incentives shall be made subject to existing city and national legislation and regulations as to coverage and limitations; (d) provisions in the Contract shall be understood to be made subject of implementation and enforcement, in a manner consistent with pertinent laws, rules and regulations;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Gina G. Perez, on behalf of City Councilors Rodel S. Cerezo, Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella, Elena C. Dabu, Eduardo J. Piano, Edna A. Elane, with the majority decision of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to authorize as it hereby authorizes, the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to Enter, Execute, and Sign an Amended Contract of Lease with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. to Ensure Greater Protection and Maximize Benefits Accruing to the City of Olongapo, in a manner consistent with law.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, January 16, 2013.

2012 R - 103 - AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF A NIGHT MARKET/BAZAAR AND PLACING IT UNDER THE JURISDICTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE OLONGAPO CITY FIESTA COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZING ITS CHAIRMAN, ANNE MARIE C. GORDON, TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS/INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo -  City Councilor

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - -“        “

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

Hon. James G. Delos Reyes - “        “

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - “        “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - -   “        “

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - - -  “        “

Hon. Edna A. Elane - - “        “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -  “        “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia -  - “        “

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos -  SK Federation President

           

ABSENT:

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy -  President, Liga ng mga Barangay (Sick Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 103

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF A NIGHT MARKET/BAZAAR AND PLACING IT UNDER THE JURISDICTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE OLONGAPO CITY FIESTA COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZING ITS CHAIRMAN, ANNE MARIE C. GORDON, TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS/INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, the conduct of a Night Market and a Night Bazaar has become one of the city’s traditions providing the venue for bonding among families and friends belonging to both the local community and local and foreign tourists;

WHEREAS, to ensure that the conduct of the Night Market/Night Bazaar is organized and synchronized with the city’s activities/festivities during the traditional October 2012 to January 2013 period;

WHEREAS, this year’s festivities are aimed at generating the necessary funds to augment the city’s health services;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Gina Gulanes-Perez, with the majority decision of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it hereby authorizes, the conduct of a night market/bazaar and placing it under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Olongapo City Fiesta Committee, and authorizing its Chairman, Anne Marie C. Gordon to sign the agreements/instruments relating thereto, in a manner consistent with law.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 24, 2012.