2004Minutes, Feb 18, 2004 final.doc

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004
AT THE CITY HALL.


PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Gregorio M. Elane - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelina B. Andrada - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Teodoro D. Del Rosario - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Gregorio A. Manglicmot - - - - - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Rexy Gregorio-Cruz - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
(On Official Travel Abroad)
Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor


Call to Order

City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer, Cynthia G. Cajudo, called the session to order at 6:10 in the evening.


Roll Call

With ten (10) Members and the Acting Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.


Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of Councilor Gregorio M. Elane, the body approved the adoption of the minutes of its Regular Session held last January 28, 2004.


Communications and Referrals of Business

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-10 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter Into Memorandum Of Agreement With Viadoma Enterprises Pertaining To The Purchase Of A Medical Equipment (Ultrasound Machine) For The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored By Councilors Noel Y. Atienza & Angelina B. Andrada.
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-11 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Agreement Entered Into By The City Mayor With Viadoma Enterprises Pertaining To The Purchase Of A Medical Equipment (Ultrasound Machine) For The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored By Councilors Noel Y. Atienza & Angelina B. Andrada


Communications Read:

1. First Indorsement from the City Mayor of the following:

1. Copy of the letter of Samuel L. Matias, Leader, Taongbayang Umaayaw sa Balak na Increase sa Singil ng Tubig (TUBIG), this city, dated January 28, 2004 addressed to Chairman Felicito Payumo, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority requesting for copies of SBMA Board Resolution regarding “Approval of the Water Rate Increases for 2003 and 2004”, SBMA Board Resolution “Creating the Subic Bay Water Regulatory Board”, complete copy of Franchise Agreement with its annexes and Management Services Agreement in view of TUBIG’s petition against water rate increase of Subicwater; (Referred to Councilor Gregorio M. Elane)

2. Letter of Samuel L. Matias, Leader, Taongbayang Umaayaw sa Balak na Increase sa Singil ng Tubig (TUBIG), this city, dated February 11, 2004 forwarding to the offices of Atty. Joma Gaza, Acting Board Secretary/Hearing Officer, Subic Bay Water Regulatory Board (SBWRB), Edralino Cajudo, Executive Regulator for Olongapo City (SBWRB) and Antonio De Vera, Chairman, SBWRB, copy of the 140 paged document with signatures of about 5,000 Olongapo City water consumers who joined TUBIG opposing the water rate increase of Subicwater. (Referred to Councilor Gregorio M. Elane)

2. Lakbay-aral of the following:

1. Municipal Officials and Liga ng mga Barangay Members of the Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte, 520 pax headed by Labo Municipal Mayor Winifredo Balce-Oco on February 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.;

2. Municipal and Barangay Officials of the Municipality of President Roxas, Cotabato, 25 pax headed by President Roxas Municipal Mayor Jaime H. Mahimpit on February 18, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.;

3. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Basud, Camarines Norte, 300 pax on February 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.;

4. Association of Barangay Kagawad (ABAKA) of the City of Valencia, Bukidnon, 217 pax on February 18, 2004, 10:00 a.m.;

5. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato, composed of 15 punong barangays, headed by Liga President Alexander C. Felicilda on February 17-18, 2004.

3. Memorandum from Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer informing that the bidding for delivering of Landfill Compactor for Mayor’s Office will be held on February 16, 2004, 10:30 a.m. at the General Services Office.

4. Letter from Julie U. Reyes, General Manager, PUD, addressed to Atty. Fructuoso C. Lagunzad, Jr., Executive Director, Energy Regulatory Commission, Pacific Center Bldg., San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City concerning the complaint filed by Maria Tumambac against PUD Olongapo on 23 September 2003 regarding her billing and delivery of monthly bills.

5. Copy of Resolution No. 2, Series of 2004 of Barangay Old Cabalan, entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing Barangay Treasurer Ferita Saturno To Withdraw The 30% Share Of Barangay Old Cabalan On Real Property Tax (RPT) In The Amount Of One Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (PhP100,000.00).

6. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Sangguniang Barangay Officials (SBO) of Barangay West Tapinac, Olongapo City held on January 30, 2004 at the Barangay Hall.

7. Copy of the letter for Mayor Katherine H. Gordon from Rogelio P. Leon, Municipal Mayor of the Municipality of Kapangan, Province of Benguet congratulating Mayor Gordon for achieving the prestigious award for being the “Most Child Friendly City” and requesting for accommodation of eight (8) parents, 22 members of the MCPC, LGU and Plan Staff on February 24-25, 2004.

8. Request letter addressed to the City Mayor with attention to Dr. Perlita C. Basa, Schools Division Superintendent, Olongapo City for a copy of the Rules and Guidelines for the CLRAA Meet.

9. Letter from Barangay Chairman Napoleon F. Capistrano, addressed to the City Vice Mayor transmitting Barangay West Bajac-Bajac Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2004, entitled, “An Ordinance Authorizing The Barangay Annual Budget To Include In The Annual Appropriation The Amortization For The Loan From The development Bank Of The Philippines Which Was Intended For The General Renovation OF The West Bajac-Bajac Public Market” (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot)

10. Letter from Naomi T. Arzadon, Asst. Schools Division Superintendent addressed to the City Mayor appealing for an additional financial assistance for pyrotechnics. These will be used in the fireworks display after the opening program on February 29, 2004.

11. Petition letter from the residents of Barangay West Tapinac headed by Benjamin R. Arellano, President, Barangay Sr. Citizens Association “SULO” to the City Mayor bringing attention the health hazards that might affect them regarding the installed cell site at the rooftop of Nordsmaire Hardware Store at #635 Rizal Avenue, West Tapinac. The said cell site was installed within the vicinity of densely populated residential area where the health of the people are being threatened by the ill-effects of the harmful radio frequency radiation emitted by the antennas of this cell site. (Referred to the Committees on Business, Health and Utilities)

12. Notice of Power Interruption on February 19, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 nn. Affected areas are Mercurio Line, Feeder 2, Brgys. Sta. Rita, Old Cabalan and New Cabalan. (Noted)

13. First Indorsement from the City Mayor of the following:

1. Letter of Felicisimo Ladiero, President, J-10 Kapisanan ng Tabacuhan, Sta. Rita Operators, Drivers Association (KATSARODA), this city, dated February 17, 2004 requesting that they be allowed again to ply the route to the Main Gate from 4:00 to 8:00 A.M;

2. Memorandum of Agreement between the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH) and VIADOMA ENTERPRISES for appropriate action;

3. Letter of Atty. Cora Jane Pacleb-Baleros, Acting Election Officer IV, Commission on Elections, Olongapo City, dated February 13, 2004 inviting all local candidates of Lakas-CMD to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2004, 2:00 P.M. at the Session Hall, Sangguniang Panlungsod, this city, to discuss the common poster areas where local candidates are authorized to post their campaign materials and the sanctions to be imposed on those who will violate the guidelines set by the Comelec; and

4. Memorandum of Vicente J. Tolentino, Chief, Disaster Management Office and Deputized City Civil Defense Coordinator dated February 16, 2004 on DMO’s General Emergency Plan for the forthcoming Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet 2004 to be held in this city.

14. Letter from the City Mayor to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for financial assistance from the Department of Tourism (DOT) requesting to consider an ordinance appropriating an additional amount of PhP845,000.00 as temporary advances from the General Fund to be repaid immediately once the disbursement documents are forwarded.

15. Souvenir Program on the 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Olongapo City Girl Scout Council with the Theme: Our Rights, Our Responsibilities.

16. Summary report of PNP Incidents from February 9 to 15, 2004 submitted by Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino, Chairman, Committee on Police and Public Safety.

17. Copy of Bid Bulletin No. 1 – Bidding of electrical materials for Lot 21. Informing everyone that the pre-bidding scheduled on February 20, 2004 was moved to February 19, 2004, 10:30 a.m. at GSO.


Committee Report

No report was rendered by any committee.

Calendar of Business

Second Reading:

A. On motion of Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot, the body unanimously approved Draft Ordinance 2004-O-10 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP900,000.00) For The Six (6) Units Low Cost Housing Project Of Jubilee Homes For The Poor on second and final readings.

B. The body deferred actions on the following items on Second Reading, on motions of their respective proponents:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2004–R-07 – A Resolution Accrediting Samahan Ng Mga Kababaihan Sa Olongapo, Zambales, Inc., A Non-Government Organization, For Purposes Of Membership 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 Gregorio M. Elane.

2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004–O-06 – An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 01, Series Of 2004, Entitled “An Ordinance Imposing A Rental Fee Of Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (PhP250.00) Per Electric Pole Used By The Community Antenna (CATV) System And Pilipino Telephone (PILTEL) Corporation”, To Include Other Companies With Attachment To PUD Electric Poles. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.

Other Matters

The following items were considered by the body as urgent matters and were unanimously approved on first, second and final readings:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-10 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter Into Memorandum Of Agreement With Viadoma Enterprises Pertaining To The Purchase Of A Medical Equipment (Ultrasound Machine) For The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored By Councilor Angelina B. Andrada

2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-11 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Agreement Entered Into By The City Mayor With Viadoma Enterprises Pertaining To The Purchase Of A Medical Equipment (Ultrasound Machine) For The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored By Councilor Angelina B. Andrada.

3. A Resolution Commending P/S Supt. Orlando C. Maddela, Philippine National Police (PNP) City Director, Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO), The Sta. Rosa SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) Team And Mr. Brian Patrick Gordon For Their Undaunted Capacity And Significant Contribution In Handling The Hostage Crisis Decisively And Successfully Last February 16, 2004 AT Barangay Barretto, This City. Unanimous.

4. A Resolution Supporting Barangay Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2004, Entitled, “An Ordinance Authorizing The Barangay Annual Budget To Include In The Annual Appropriation, The Amortization For The Loan From The Development Bank Of The Philippines Which Was Intended For The General Renovation Of The West Bajac-Bajac Public Market. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.


5. A Resolution Authorizing The City Treasurer, This City To Disburse The Amount Of Eight Hundred Forty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP845,000.00) As Temporary Advances From The General Fund. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.

6. A Resolution Expressing Profound Condolences To The Bereaved Family Of Mrs. Rosario Macion-Salinas, President, Senior Citizens, Unit 1 Barangay New Cabalan, This City. Unanimous.


Adjournment

There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:


ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Acting Council Secretary
ATTEST:


CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer