2004minutes, june30.doc
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JUNE 30, 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. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
ABSENT:
Hon. Rexy Gregorio-Cruz - - - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor (On Official Business)
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President
(On Official Business)
Call to Order
City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo, called the session to order at 10:45 in the morning.
Roll Call
With ten (10) members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.
Reading and Adoption of Minutes
On motion of Councilor Gregorio M. Elane, the body deferred the adoption of the minutes of its Regular Session held last June 10, 2004.
Communications and Referrals of Business
First Reading:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-53 – A Resolution Adopting The Revised Project Proposal Of The Environmental Sanitation And Management Office (ESMO). Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-28 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Eight Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP8,225,000.00) To Fund The Boardwalk Projects Of The City Of Olongapo Applying The Department Of Tourism (DOT) Counterpart. Sponsored by Councilor Rexy Gregorio-Cruz. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
3. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-29 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP3,500,000.00) From Trust Fund To General Fund To The Item Library Books Under The Capital Outlay Of Gordon College. Sponsored by Councilors Rexy Gregorio-Cruz and Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
4. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-30 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP148,500.00) From Hospital Equipment Under Capital Outlay (CO) To Repair And Maintenance – Technical/Scientific Equipment Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Both Under The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Councilors Rexy Gregorio-Cruz and Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
Communications Read:
1. First Indorsement from the City Mayor forwarding to the Sangguniang Panlungsod the letter of Len Rutledge, Team Leader, Sinclair Knight Merz, Pasig City dated June 21, 2004 with 14 print copies and one electronic copy of the Final Project Study and Bid/Tender Documents on the Modernization of the Olongapo City Public Utilities Department (PUD). (For file)
2. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP8,225,000.00 regarding the proposed Boardwalk projects of the City of Olongapo to be located in Volunteer’s Park and the other one at Driftwood Beach in Barangay Barretto. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
3. Memorandum from the City Vice Mayor to All City Council Employees regarding Submission Of Duties And Responsibilities. (Done)
4. Memorandum from Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer, to wit:
a. Bidding for Dishwashing Machine & Clean Table for Olongapo City Shopping Mall held on June 28, 2004, 11:15 A.M. at the General Services Office; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
b. Bidding For Asstd. Books & Video Tapes Series For Gordon College held on June 28, 2004, 10:30 A.M. at the General Services Office; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
c. Bidding For Computer Software & Hardware For City Treasurer’s Office held on June 28, 2004 at the General Services Office; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
d. Bidding For Wooden Rifle & Printer For Dept. Of Education held on June 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
e. Bidding For Markers For Mayor’s Office held on June 28, 2004; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
f. Bidding for Medical Oxygen For James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital held on June 29, 2004 at 10:30 a.m.; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
g. Bidding for Security Surveillance Equipment For Olongapo City Convention Center held on June 29, 2004; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means) and
h. Bidding for Office Equipment, Computer Hardware And Supplies For Gordon College held on June 28, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
5. Copy of a letter from Julie U. Reyes, Ph.D., General Manager, PUD to Mr. Roland Quilala, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, National Power Corporation, Diliman Quezon City referring to the bill of the Public Utilities Department, Olongapo City for the period April 26 to May 25, 2004 in the amount of PhP34,888,844.56 due and payable on 25 June 2004. (Referred to the Committees on Ways & Means & Appropriations)
6. Letter from the Reality Bytes group of the graduating class 2005 of Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology addressed to the City Vice Mayor informing that they are developing a computerized information management system in the Office of the City Council as a subject for their thesis in CIS 416 – Operations Research. (Referred to Councilor Edwin J. Piano)
7. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance reverting the amount of PhP148,500.00 from Hospital Equipment under Capital Outlay (CO) to Repair & Maintenance – Technical/Scientific Equipment under Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) both under the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
8. Memorandum from the City Mayor to All City Department Heads regarding training on Public Service Ethics and Accountability (PSEA) to be conducted by the Civil Service Commission for city government employees on 8 July 2004. (Referred to all Legislative Secretaries, Ms. Elflida Salmon and accountable employees)
9. Another memorandum from the City Mayor to All City Department/Office Heads, All City Government Employees regarding the Oath-Taking of Senator Richard J. Gordon held last June 27, 2004, 3:00 P.M. at the Olongapo City Convention Center.
10. Memorandum from Sharon M. Alba, Tourism Officer I, and Carlito Cruz, Engineering Assistant, CPDO for the City Mayor regarding the final inspection on the completion for the Olongapo City Museum. This was represented by Mr. Joseph Santos of PHIFTO, Mr. Carlito Cruz, representatives from the Budget Office, Accounting Office, GSO and likewise from the City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office last May 2004. (For notation)
11. Letter from the City Vice Mayor addressed to the City Mayor inviting her to the closing ceremonies on June 30, 2004 at 11:00 AM.
12. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance recognizing the accumulated tuition and related fees as income and transferring the amount of PhP3,500,000.00 from the Trust Fund out of accumulated collections from tuition and related fees of Gordon College to the item Library Books under the Capital Outlay of Gordon College. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
13. Another letter from the City Mayor requesting for an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP1,150,000.00 under the Office of the City Mayor to be taken from the Unappropriated Balance of the General Fund. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
14. Letter from Eduardo P. Opida, Assistant Secretary, Department of Budget and Management addressed to Hon. Nieves L. Osorio, Undersecretary, Department of Finance, Roxas Blvd., cor. Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Manila regarding the letter of the Undersecretary referring to this office, Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 44, Series of 2004 of the City of Olongapo for the release of the share of the city from the Special Economic Zone for CYs 1994 to 1998 pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 7227, otherwise known as the “Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992”; and share of the City of Olongapo not only as a directly affected area but also as a contiguous area of the Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) and Special Economic Zone. (For information and guidance)
15. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sanggunian to enact a resolution/ordinance authorizing the transfer of the General Fund collections and other accounts maintained under the Trust Fund in the total amount of PhP8,978,584.86, from the Trust Fund account to the General Fund account, to be accounted as miscellaneous income of the city. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
16. Another letter from the City Mayor requesting for an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP502,105.00 to the item IT Equipment and Software under Capital Outlay of the Office of the City Mayor, to be taken from the Unappropriated Balance of the General Fund. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
17. First Indorsement of the following:
a. Memorandum of Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer, this city, dated June 16, 2004 addressed to all Bids and Awards Committee Members, copy furnished this office, informing of the scheduled bidding for the furnishing and delivery of wooden rifles and printer for the Department of Education, this city, on June 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the General Services Office; (Referred o the Committee on Ways and Means)
b. Letter Intent/Proposal of Shemayne R. Godinez, Vice President for Operations, Woodra Enterprises, Inc., Upper Kalaklan, this city, dated January 24, 2004 to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for the proposed Bench Store/Outlet franchise; (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. Del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
c. Letter Intent/Proposal of Zulfiqar Ali of Ali-Khan Trading, Inc. with address at 619-A Recto Street, Pasay City/Crown Peak Gardens-Subic Bay Freeport Zone, to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for a proposed variety shop; (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
d. Letter Intent/Proposal of Editha Misoles Suhail of Apartment #6, Bldg. #45, Upper Woodhouse, Upper Gordon Heights, this city, to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for a proposed variety shop; (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
e. Letter Intent/Proposal of Sherie Lou S. Garcia of 37-20th Street, East Bajac-Bajac, this city, dated June 24, 2004 to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for a proposed “Gada’s Candy Corner” (retail of imported candy condiments sold per gram); (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
f. Letter of Ellen Villar-Ranullo of Ellen’s Marketing and Liquor Store dated June 24, 2004 informing of the opening (dry-run) of Ellen’s Liquor and Wine Shop at the Olongapo City Mall on Saturday, June 26, 2004 and requesting that the mall’s side entrance door( facing Gordon Avenue) be opened on the said date. (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. Del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
18. Petition For The Asphalting Of Access Road To Teklaan Village, New Cabalan of Samahang Buklod Nayon Ng Barangay Cabalan (SBNBC) Incorporated, Purok 7 – Maliwakat, (Teklaan), New Cabalan, Olongapo City. (Referred to Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino)
19. 2003 Annual Report, Strengthening The Foundation For Growth of ABOITIZ Equity Ventures. (For file)
20. Copy of directive from Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo to Rusby Mostiero thru Fifi Legaspi, Officer-in-Charge, Olongapo City Mall, effective July 1, 2004 as Clerk.
21. Memorandum from Atty. Ma. Ellen M. Aguilar, City Legal Officer, addressed to the Vice-Mayor regarding the alleged transfer/sale of stalls at the Olongapo City Mall. (Referred to Councilor Noel Y. Atienza and Fifi Legaspi)
Committee Reports
Councilor Andrada reported to the body that the City Hall Annex jointly occupied by the City Health Department, Population Commission and the Urban Basic Services Program, Reach-Up was inaugurated yesterday by the Honorable City Mayor Kate Gordon, Mayor-elect Bong Gordon together with other officials.
The Councilor also added that although not yet completed as envisioned, the building stood as one of the many projects accomplished during the administration of our Hon. City Mayor Kate H. Gordon. This is a big boost to the one-stop-shop concept of improving public service by having all the government offices under one roof. Further, it provides a more conducive environment for employees to render more efficient service to the public.
Councilor Manglicmot clarified in his report that the item Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-53, “A Resolution Adopting The Revised Project Proposal of the Environmental and Sanitation Management Office (ESMO)” is made for the said department to avail of the cash prize worth PhP300,000 they had won by virtue of the systematic management system the ESMO had implemented.
On another report, Councilor Manglicmot states that from various collections maintained under Trust Fund account such as the collections of the Gordon College are needed to be transferred to the General Fund for further appropriation.
Also, the Councilor made mention on behalf of Councilor Rexy Cruz, who is absent at that time, that the Php8,225,000.00 proposed appropriation is from the Php 8 million funding the City had received from the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Councilor Piano requested the members of the august body to support the said ordinance to be sponsored by Councilor Manglicmot in reverting the amount of Php3.5 million from the College Trust Fund to facilitate the acquisition of the required books.
It can be noted that the Commission on Higher Education required higher education institutions to have a library that would accommodate at least 15% of the total school population. Gordon College experiences continuous growth in terms of enrollment, he said.
Councilor Piano also shared that last Monday, June 20, 2004, Sergia Soriano Esteban Memorial School was formally inaugurated. Honorable Mayor Kate H. Gordon and the Members of the City Council led by the Vice-mayor graced the occasion. The students, teachers, parents and the community as a whole thanked the leaders of the City for the support it had extended to ensure their bright future.
On his third report, the Councilor reported on the total number of enrolled students in our public schools, to wit :
ELEMENTARY
District 1 Bangal, Boton, East Bajac-Bajac, Iram, New Cabalan, Old Cabalan, Olongapo City Elementary School (OCES) 8,168
District 2 Balic-Balic,Gordon Heights I and II, Mabayuan, Sta. Rita, Tabacuhan 7,785
District 3 Banicain, Barretto I and II, James L. Gordon, Kalaklan, Nellie E. Brown, Sergia Soriano Esteban Elementary School 5,408
District 4 Asinan, Kalalake, Centex, Ilalim, SPED-G, Tapinac 3,607
TOTAL 24,968
SECONDARY
Barretto HS, OCNHS, James L. Gordon HS, Gordon Heights
High School, Sta. Rita High School, Iram, Kalalake,
New Cabalan, Regional Science High School and
Sergia Soriano Esteban High School 12,906
Councilor Elane requested the body to give the floor to Engineer Reymundo Guevara as he shed light on the status of the septic tank and the poor painting at the newly constructed City Hall Annex Building.
Engr. Guevara clarified that they had built up a separate septic tank for the said Annex. However, when the existing one broke down, they tapped the new tank to the left side of the sewer line. Besides, they will be adding a vent to serve as its exhaust.
Regarding the painting works, Engr. Guevara told everyone that the said works are still under warranty and that the contractor is willing to make retouches whenever there is a need to do so.
Councilor del Rosario announced that tomorrow, July 1, 2004, a meeting with Mr. Anacleto delos Santos, Consultant on Traffic Matters and Transportation and likewise a public hearing will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the FMA Hall to listen and address various complaints and inquiries regarding the new fare matrix implemented by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
The Vice-Mayor added that the Barangay Officials and Chairmen are also invited in the said public hearing since this is a concern of everyone.
Also, Vice-Mayor Cajudo reminded everyone that visitors from the Asian Urban Information Center at Kobe (AUICK) will be coming on Saturday at 10:00am at the City Hall.
Calendar of Business
Second Reading:
None.
Other Matters
A. 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-53 – A Resolution Adopting The Revised Project Proposal Of The Environmental Sanitation And Management Office (ESMO). Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot
2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-28 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Eight Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP8,225,000.00) To Fund The Boardwalk Projects Of The City Of Olongapo Applying The Department Of Tourism (DOT) Counterpart. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
3. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-29 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP3,500,000.00) From Trust Fund To General Fund Recognizing Said Amount As Income From Tuition Fees And Appropriating The Same To The Item Library Books Under The Capital Outlay Of Gordon College. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
4. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-30 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP148,500.00) From Hospital Equipment Under Capital Outlay (CO) To Repair And Maintenance - Technical/Scientific Equipment Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Both Under The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
5. An Ordinance Authorizing The Transfer Of Various General Fund Collections And Other Accounts Maintained Under The Trust Fund To The General Fund In The Amount Of Eight Million Nine Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eight Four Pesos And Eighty Six Centavos (PhP8,978,584.86) And Recognizing The Same As Extraordinary Income. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
B. To shed light and help address the concerns of the City regarding children who are doing illegal activities under the Kalaklan Bridge, as well as rugby boys frequenting the said area, Councilor Paulino asked the input of Police Inspector Julius Domingo who is present in the said session.
Police Superintendent Domingo relayed to the body that this is indeed a pressing problem that needs to be addressed since most of the children to be apprehended are under 12 years old. The problem just turned in cycles as they turn them over to the management of OCARE. Later, they found out that the same children are involved with other illegal activities such as cellphone snatching and then apprehended again. They also need to be clarified as to who will file the cases against them.
Since the situation involves the OCARE operations, Ms. Genia Eclarino, head of the City Social Welfare and Development Office, clarified that OCARE is not a jail, but a temporary shelter for children in conflict with the law. She also told the body that her department works closely with Atty. Atienza regarding the youth detention homes for youthful offenders.
As to who to file the cases for these youthful offenders, Councilor Atienza stressed that the police can do so. He also cited that there is also a provision in the law, that the said minor children violating the law calls for parental liability for their parents and guardians. This had been done to prevent the occurrence of these incidents.
Fiscal Viray added the information that in the case of cellphone snatching, he had been successful in compelling victims to testify and appear before the Court. He suggested that once there is an apprehension, the police can bring the drug users and violators directly to the Prosecutor’s Office for inquest proceedings.
Because of this clarification, the Police, the Council, Social Welfare and Development Office and Prosecutor’s Office can come together to a concrete solution regarding these children.
For the said purpose also, Councilor Paulino recommended to intensify police visibility at West Bajac-Bajac and at Kalaklan Bridge.
In the case of Sta. Rita, where the same illegal activities are also done under the bridge, Chairman Gomer Sundiam thanked Fiscal Viray and Councilor Atienza for shedding light on the said concern.
On another report, Chairman Sundiam mentioned another concern which may also be the concern of other barangays and that is to where to turn-over persons with mental disabilities.
Barangay Captain Danugrao of Mabayuan shared that besides the problem regarding rugby boys, he enjoined everyone to combat prostitution where children frequenting the said bridge are oftentimes the victims.
Councilors Elane and Atienza, jointly recommended that a seminar should be conducted for Barangay Captains to kept abreast on the rights / duties and obligations of the police. Fiscal Viray can also help on this regard.
Councilor Atienza also informed the body regarding vagrancy , under the revised Penal Code, where children frequenting the said bridge who have no means and reason why they are on the said location, can be subjected to.
For these, the Presiding Officer reiterated that the Police forces, Council on Legal Matters, DSWD and the Fiscal’s Office can study on the probable solutions and proposed policies to resolve the said social problem.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 12:35 in the afternoon.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Acting Council Secretary
ATTEST:
CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
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. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
ABSENT:
Hon. Rexy Gregorio-Cruz - - - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor (On Official Business)
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President
(On Official Business)
Call to Order
City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo, called the session to order at 10:45 in the morning.
Roll Call
With ten (10) members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.
Reading and Adoption of Minutes
On motion of Councilor Gregorio M. Elane, the body deferred the adoption of the minutes of its Regular Session held last June 10, 2004.
Communications and Referrals of Business
First Reading:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-53 – A Resolution Adopting The Revised Project Proposal Of The Environmental Sanitation And Management Office (ESMO). Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-28 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Eight Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP8,225,000.00) To Fund The Boardwalk Projects Of The City Of Olongapo Applying The Department Of Tourism (DOT) Counterpart. Sponsored by Councilor Rexy Gregorio-Cruz. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
3. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-29 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP3,500,000.00) From Trust Fund To General Fund To The Item Library Books Under The Capital Outlay Of Gordon College. Sponsored by Councilors Rexy Gregorio-Cruz and Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
4. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-30 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP148,500.00) From Hospital Equipment Under Capital Outlay (CO) To Repair And Maintenance – Technical/Scientific Equipment Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Both Under The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Councilors Rexy Gregorio-Cruz and Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and As a Whole)
Communications Read:
1. First Indorsement from the City Mayor forwarding to the Sangguniang Panlungsod the letter of Len Rutledge, Team Leader, Sinclair Knight Merz, Pasig City dated June 21, 2004 with 14 print copies and one electronic copy of the Final Project Study and Bid/Tender Documents on the Modernization of the Olongapo City Public Utilities Department (PUD). (For file)
2. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP8,225,000.00 regarding the proposed Boardwalk projects of the City of Olongapo to be located in Volunteer’s Park and the other one at Driftwood Beach in Barangay Barretto. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
3. Memorandum from the City Vice Mayor to All City Council Employees regarding Submission Of Duties And Responsibilities. (Done)
4. Memorandum from Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer, to wit:
a. Bidding for Dishwashing Machine & Clean Table for Olongapo City Shopping Mall held on June 28, 2004, 11:15 A.M. at the General Services Office; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
b. Bidding For Asstd. Books & Video Tapes Series For Gordon College held on June 28, 2004, 10:30 A.M. at the General Services Office; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
c. Bidding For Computer Software & Hardware For City Treasurer’s Office held on June 28, 2004 at the General Services Office; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
d. Bidding For Wooden Rifle & Printer For Dept. Of Education held on June 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
e. Bidding For Markers For Mayor’s Office held on June 28, 2004; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
f. Bidding for Medical Oxygen For James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital held on June 29, 2004 at 10:30 a.m.; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
g. Bidding for Security Surveillance Equipment For Olongapo City Convention Center held on June 29, 2004; (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means) and
h. Bidding for Office Equipment, Computer Hardware And Supplies For Gordon College held on June 28, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
5. Copy of a letter from Julie U. Reyes, Ph.D., General Manager, PUD to Mr. Roland Quilala, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, National Power Corporation, Diliman Quezon City referring to the bill of the Public Utilities Department, Olongapo City for the period April 26 to May 25, 2004 in the amount of PhP34,888,844.56 due and payable on 25 June 2004. (Referred to the Committees on Ways & Means & Appropriations)
6. Letter from the Reality Bytes group of the graduating class 2005 of Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology addressed to the City Vice Mayor informing that they are developing a computerized information management system in the Office of the City Council as a subject for their thesis in CIS 416 – Operations Research. (Referred to Councilor Edwin J. Piano)
7. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance reverting the amount of PhP148,500.00 from Hospital Equipment under Capital Outlay (CO) to Repair & Maintenance – Technical/Scientific Equipment under Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) both under the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
8. Memorandum from the City Mayor to All City Department Heads regarding training on Public Service Ethics and Accountability (PSEA) to be conducted by the Civil Service Commission for city government employees on 8 July 2004. (Referred to all Legislative Secretaries, Ms. Elflida Salmon and accountable employees)
9. Another memorandum from the City Mayor to All City Department/Office Heads, All City Government Employees regarding the Oath-Taking of Senator Richard J. Gordon held last June 27, 2004, 3:00 P.M. at the Olongapo City Convention Center.
10. Memorandum from Sharon M. Alba, Tourism Officer I, and Carlito Cruz, Engineering Assistant, CPDO for the City Mayor regarding the final inspection on the completion for the Olongapo City Museum. This was represented by Mr. Joseph Santos of PHIFTO, Mr. Carlito Cruz, representatives from the Budget Office, Accounting Office, GSO and likewise from the City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office last May 2004. (For notation)
11. Letter from the City Vice Mayor addressed to the City Mayor inviting her to the closing ceremonies on June 30, 2004 at 11:00 AM.
12. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an ordinance recognizing the accumulated tuition and related fees as income and transferring the amount of PhP3,500,000.00 from the Trust Fund out of accumulated collections from tuition and related fees of Gordon College to the item Library Books under the Capital Outlay of Gordon College. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
13. Another letter from the City Mayor requesting for an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP1,150,000.00 under the Office of the City Mayor to be taken from the Unappropriated Balance of the General Fund. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
14. Letter from Eduardo P. Opida, Assistant Secretary, Department of Budget and Management addressed to Hon. Nieves L. Osorio, Undersecretary, Department of Finance, Roxas Blvd., cor. Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Manila regarding the letter of the Undersecretary referring to this office, Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 44, Series of 2004 of the City of Olongapo for the release of the share of the city from the Special Economic Zone for CYs 1994 to 1998 pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 7227, otherwise known as the “Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992”; and share of the City of Olongapo not only as a directly affected area but also as a contiguous area of the Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) and Special Economic Zone. (For information and guidance)
15. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sanggunian to enact a resolution/ordinance authorizing the transfer of the General Fund collections and other accounts maintained under the Trust Fund in the total amount of PhP8,978,584.86, from the Trust Fund account to the General Fund account, to be accounted as miscellaneous income of the city. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
16. Another letter from the City Mayor requesting for an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP502,105.00 to the item IT Equipment and Software under Capital Outlay of the Office of the City Mayor, to be taken from the Unappropriated Balance of the General Fund. (Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means)
17. First Indorsement of the following:
a. Memorandum of Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer, this city, dated June 16, 2004 addressed to all Bids and Awards Committee Members, copy furnished this office, informing of the scheduled bidding for the furnishing and delivery of wooden rifles and printer for the Department of Education, this city, on June 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the General Services Office; (Referred o the Committee on Ways and Means)
b. Letter Intent/Proposal of Shemayne R. Godinez, Vice President for Operations, Woodra Enterprises, Inc., Upper Kalaklan, this city, dated January 24, 2004 to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for the proposed Bench Store/Outlet franchise; (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. Del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
c. Letter Intent/Proposal of Zulfiqar Ali of Ali-Khan Trading, Inc. with address at 619-A Recto Street, Pasay City/Crown Peak Gardens-Subic Bay Freeport Zone, to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for a proposed variety shop; (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
d. Letter Intent/Proposal of Editha Misoles Suhail of Apartment #6, Bldg. #45, Upper Woodhouse, Upper Gordon Heights, this city, to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for a proposed variety shop; (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
e. Letter Intent/Proposal of Sherie Lou S. Garcia of 37-20th Street, East Bajac-Bajac, this city, dated June 24, 2004 to lease a space at the Olongapo City Mall for a proposed “Gada’s Candy Corner” (retail of imported candy condiments sold per gram); (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
f. Letter of Ellen Villar-Ranullo of Ellen’s Marketing and Liquor Store dated June 24, 2004 informing of the opening (dry-run) of Ellen’s Liquor and Wine Shop at the Olongapo City Mall on Saturday, June 26, 2004 and requesting that the mall’s side entrance door( facing Gordon Avenue) be opened on the said date. (Referred to Councilors Teodoro D. Del Rosario and Noel Y. Atienza)
18. Petition For The Asphalting Of Access Road To Teklaan Village, New Cabalan of Samahang Buklod Nayon Ng Barangay Cabalan (SBNBC) Incorporated, Purok 7 – Maliwakat, (Teklaan), New Cabalan, Olongapo City. (Referred to Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino)
19. 2003 Annual Report, Strengthening The Foundation For Growth of ABOITIZ Equity Ventures. (For file)
20. Copy of directive from Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo to Rusby Mostiero thru Fifi Legaspi, Officer-in-Charge, Olongapo City Mall, effective July 1, 2004 as Clerk.
21. Memorandum from Atty. Ma. Ellen M. Aguilar, City Legal Officer, addressed to the Vice-Mayor regarding the alleged transfer/sale of stalls at the Olongapo City Mall. (Referred to Councilor Noel Y. Atienza and Fifi Legaspi)
Committee Reports
Councilor Andrada reported to the body that the City Hall Annex jointly occupied by the City Health Department, Population Commission and the Urban Basic Services Program, Reach-Up was inaugurated yesterday by the Honorable City Mayor Kate Gordon, Mayor-elect Bong Gordon together with other officials.
The Councilor also added that although not yet completed as envisioned, the building stood as one of the many projects accomplished during the administration of our Hon. City Mayor Kate H. Gordon. This is a big boost to the one-stop-shop concept of improving public service by having all the government offices under one roof. Further, it provides a more conducive environment for employees to render more efficient service to the public.
Councilor Manglicmot clarified in his report that the item Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-53, “A Resolution Adopting The Revised Project Proposal of the Environmental and Sanitation Management Office (ESMO)” is made for the said department to avail of the cash prize worth PhP300,000 they had won by virtue of the systematic management system the ESMO had implemented.
On another report, Councilor Manglicmot states that from various collections maintained under Trust Fund account such as the collections of the Gordon College are needed to be transferred to the General Fund for further appropriation.
Also, the Councilor made mention on behalf of Councilor Rexy Cruz, who is absent at that time, that the Php8,225,000.00 proposed appropriation is from the Php 8 million funding the City had received from the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Councilor Piano requested the members of the august body to support the said ordinance to be sponsored by Councilor Manglicmot in reverting the amount of Php3.5 million from the College Trust Fund to facilitate the acquisition of the required books.
It can be noted that the Commission on Higher Education required higher education institutions to have a library that would accommodate at least 15% of the total school population. Gordon College experiences continuous growth in terms of enrollment, he said.
Councilor Piano also shared that last Monday, June 20, 2004, Sergia Soriano Esteban Memorial School was formally inaugurated. Honorable Mayor Kate H. Gordon and the Members of the City Council led by the Vice-mayor graced the occasion. The students, teachers, parents and the community as a whole thanked the leaders of the City for the support it had extended to ensure their bright future.
On his third report, the Councilor reported on the total number of enrolled students in our public schools, to wit :
ELEMENTARY
District 1 Bangal, Boton, East Bajac-Bajac, Iram, New Cabalan, Old Cabalan, Olongapo City Elementary School (OCES) 8,168
District 2 Balic-Balic,Gordon Heights I and II, Mabayuan, Sta. Rita, Tabacuhan 7,785
District 3 Banicain, Barretto I and II, James L. Gordon, Kalaklan, Nellie E. Brown, Sergia Soriano Esteban Elementary School 5,408
District 4 Asinan, Kalalake, Centex, Ilalim, SPED-G, Tapinac 3,607
TOTAL 24,968
SECONDARY
Barretto HS, OCNHS, James L. Gordon HS, Gordon Heights
High School, Sta. Rita High School, Iram, Kalalake,
New Cabalan, Regional Science High School and
Sergia Soriano Esteban High School 12,906
Councilor Elane requested the body to give the floor to Engineer Reymundo Guevara as he shed light on the status of the septic tank and the poor painting at the newly constructed City Hall Annex Building.
Engr. Guevara clarified that they had built up a separate septic tank for the said Annex. However, when the existing one broke down, they tapped the new tank to the left side of the sewer line. Besides, they will be adding a vent to serve as its exhaust.
Regarding the painting works, Engr. Guevara told everyone that the said works are still under warranty and that the contractor is willing to make retouches whenever there is a need to do so.
Councilor del Rosario announced that tomorrow, July 1, 2004, a meeting with Mr. Anacleto delos Santos, Consultant on Traffic Matters and Transportation and likewise a public hearing will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the FMA Hall to listen and address various complaints and inquiries regarding the new fare matrix implemented by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
The Vice-Mayor added that the Barangay Officials and Chairmen are also invited in the said public hearing since this is a concern of everyone.
Also, Vice-Mayor Cajudo reminded everyone that visitors from the Asian Urban Information Center at Kobe (AUICK) will be coming on Saturday at 10:00am at the City Hall.
Calendar of Business
Second Reading:
None.
Other Matters
A. 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-53 – A Resolution Adopting The Revised Project Proposal Of The Environmental Sanitation And Management Office (ESMO). Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot
2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-28 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Eight Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (PhP8,225,000.00) To Fund The Boardwalk Projects Of The City Of Olongapo Applying The Department Of Tourism (DOT) Counterpart. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
3. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-29 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP3,500,000.00) From Trust Fund To General Fund Recognizing Said Amount As Income From Tuition Fees And Appropriating The Same To The Item Library Books Under The Capital Outlay Of Gordon College. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
4. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-30 – An Ordinance Reverting The Amount Of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP148,500.00) From Hospital Equipment Under Capital Outlay (CO) To Repair And Maintenance - Technical/Scientific Equipment Under Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Both Under The James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
5. An Ordinance Authorizing The Transfer Of Various General Fund Collections And Other Accounts Maintained Under The Trust Fund To The General Fund In The Amount Of Eight Million Nine Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eight Four Pesos And Eighty Six Centavos (PhP8,978,584.86) And Recognizing The Same As Extraordinary Income. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
B. To shed light and help address the concerns of the City regarding children who are doing illegal activities under the Kalaklan Bridge, as well as rugby boys frequenting the said area, Councilor Paulino asked the input of Police Inspector Julius Domingo who is present in the said session.
Police Superintendent Domingo relayed to the body that this is indeed a pressing problem that needs to be addressed since most of the children to be apprehended are under 12 years old. The problem just turned in cycles as they turn them over to the management of OCARE. Later, they found out that the same children are involved with other illegal activities such as cellphone snatching and then apprehended again. They also need to be clarified as to who will file the cases against them.
Since the situation involves the OCARE operations, Ms. Genia Eclarino, head of the City Social Welfare and Development Office, clarified that OCARE is not a jail, but a temporary shelter for children in conflict with the law. She also told the body that her department works closely with Atty. Atienza regarding the youth detention homes for youthful offenders.
As to who to file the cases for these youthful offenders, Councilor Atienza stressed that the police can do so. He also cited that there is also a provision in the law, that the said minor children violating the law calls for parental liability for their parents and guardians. This had been done to prevent the occurrence of these incidents.
Fiscal Viray added the information that in the case of cellphone snatching, he had been successful in compelling victims to testify and appear before the Court. He suggested that once there is an apprehension, the police can bring the drug users and violators directly to the Prosecutor’s Office for inquest proceedings.
Because of this clarification, the Police, the Council, Social Welfare and Development Office and Prosecutor’s Office can come together to a concrete solution regarding these children.
For the said purpose also, Councilor Paulino recommended to intensify police visibility at West Bajac-Bajac and at Kalaklan Bridge.
In the case of Sta. Rita, where the same illegal activities are also done under the bridge, Chairman Gomer Sundiam thanked Fiscal Viray and Councilor Atienza for shedding light on the said concern.
On another report, Chairman Sundiam mentioned another concern which may also be the concern of other barangays and that is to where to turn-over persons with mental disabilities.
Barangay Captain Danugrao of Mabayuan shared that besides the problem regarding rugby boys, he enjoined everyone to combat prostitution where children frequenting the said bridge are oftentimes the victims.
Councilors Elane and Atienza, jointly recommended that a seminar should be conducted for Barangay Captains to kept abreast on the rights / duties and obligations of the police. Fiscal Viray can also help on this regard.
Councilor Atienza also informed the body regarding vagrancy , under the revised Penal Code, where children frequenting the said bridge who have no means and reason why they are on the said location, can be subjected to.
For these, the Presiding Officer reiterated that the Police forces, Council on Legal Matters, DSWD and the Fiscal’s Office can study on the probable solutions and proposed policies to resolve the said social problem.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 12:35 in the afternoon.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Acting Council Secretary
ATTEST:
CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
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