2004Minutes, mar 3, 2004 final.doc
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON MARCH 3, 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. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - - - - SK Federation President
ABSENT:
Hon. Rexy Gregorio-Cruz - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
(On Official Travel Abroad)
Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
(On Official Business)
Call to Order
The City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer, Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 4:05 in the afternoon.
The Presiding Officer put on record that before convening the session, the body had a caucus and one of the issues discussed was the appointment of Atty. Ma. Ellen M. Aguilar.
Roll Call
With nine (9) Members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.
Reading and Adoption of Minutes
On motion of Councilor Gregorio M. Elane, the body adopted the minutes of its Regular Sessions held last February 11 and 18, 2004 one after the other.
Communications and Referrals of Business
First Reading:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-14 – A Resolution Approving The Last Batch Of The Remaining Priority Projects Of Olongapo City Amounting To Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six Pesos And 04/100 (PhP18,870,936.04) (PP2004-3). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-15 – A Resolution Endorsing The Kapit-Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Program And Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
3. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-16 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Julie U. Reyes, City Government Department Head II SG-26, Public Utilities Department. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
4. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-17 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Merlito J. Majarucon, City Government Department Head II SG-26, General Services Office (GSO). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
5. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-18 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Keren G. Cajudo, City Government Department Head II, SG-26, Office Of The City Civil Registrar. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
Communications Read:
1.First Indorsements from the City Mayor of the following:
a. Letter of Dr. Diosdado E. Salcedo of 336 Sta. Rita Road, this city, dated February 25, 2004 requesting the City Government to re-name “Mayumi Street” in Sta. Rita to “Dr. V. P. Salcedo Street” from Filtration Road, in honor of his late father; (Invite Brgy. Capt. Sundiam and leaders for discussion)
b. Letter of concerned residents of IRAM Resettlement Site, Barangay New Cabalan, this City, expressing their full support for the goals/objectives and projects of the IRAM Transport Cooperative, Inc. (ITCI);
c. Resolution No. 3, Series of 2004 from the Federation of Public Utility Transport Service of Olongapo City (Arayat Express Terminal), Rizal Avenue, this City,” Authorizing the City Government of Olongapo to Collect the Federation Fees from the Operators of PUV’s; (Referred to Councilor Teodoro D. del Rosario)
d. Letter of Mr. Alberto C. Baviera, Jr., Council Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of the Philippines-James L. Gordon Council, Olongapo City and Hon. Teodoro D. del Rosario, City Councilor and Chairman, Ways and Means, Sangguniang Panlungsod, this city, dated February 23, 2004 requesting fund assistance of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP100,000.00) for the Council operations and to raise the Council budget for this year; (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot)
e. Letter of Julian D. Amador, Director, Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Diliman, Quezon City, dated February 2, 2004, addressed to Capt. Victor L. Mamon, Senior Deputy Administrator for Operations, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) returning SBMA’s application for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the Subic Bay Port Development Project in view of SBMA’s failure to adequately address the stated issues and failure to complete the requirements set by the DENR-UMB;
f. Letter of Mr. Francisco D. Magsaysay of Colorview CATV, Inc., Makati City, dated February 19, 2004, addressed to the City Vice Mayor, copy furnished City Mayor’s Office, with the list of scholars in secondary and tertiary levels from various schools in the city, from school year 1993-1994 to 2002-2003, as sponsored by Colorview CATV, Inc. (Copy to the City Mayor)
g. Letter of Atty. Leonuel N. Mas, City Consultant dated February 27, 2004 informing of the outcome of the first stage of the pre-trial conference on the expropriation case of the City of Olongapo vs. Sps. Dela Rosa with a request for the formal stand of the City to be relayed during the second stage of the pre-trial conference. (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot)
2. Letter from the City Mayor to the City Vice Mayor attn: Barangay Grievance Board a copy of the Sworn Statement of Elsa C. Ballesteros, Armando Micate, Marisa Altiche and Hermie Enrique, all Barangay Kagawads of New Ilalim, this city, dated February 26, 2004. Said individuals aired their complaint against Barangay Captain Rodolfo N. Vigo who, during a recent gathering of barangay officials at the Admiral Restaurant hosted by Congressman James J. Gordon, Jr., reportedly berated the concerned barangay kagawads and uttered, “O, bakit andito kayo? Anong ginagawa nyo dito? Imbitado ba kayo? Ang kakapal ng mga mukha ninyo, mga putang-ina ninyo!”. (Referred to the Committee on Laws)
3. Another letter from the City Mayor to the Sangguniang Panlungsod regarding the impending completion of the first Commercial Mall in the City of Olongapo soliciting recommendation on the name that will be adopted for the mall project.
4. Letter of City Mayor Katherine H. Gordon which pertains to the proposed appointments of department head positions (change of status to Permanent) of Julia U. Reyes, Merlito J. Majarucon and Keren G. Cajudo, all City Gov’t. Dept. Head II SG-26. Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, such appointments require Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution signifying the concurrence of the majority of its members.
5. Resolution No. 3, Series of 2004 of Barangay Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Affirming The Commitment Of Support In The Overall Government Campaign Against Criminality, Insurgency And Other Threats To Peace And Development.”
6. Letter of Radnir T. Arandia, Consultant/Instructor, Program Coordinator-Caregiver Training Course of Gordon College to the City Vice Mayor informing that TESDA-Zambales and OZAPTI will conduct a Trainors Training Methodology Course on March 10-12, 2003 and is seeking financial assistance for the registration fee of PhP1,200.00. (For reading)
7. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the approval of the last batch of the remaining infrastructure projects of the City amounting to PhP18,870,936.04.
8. Lakbay-aral of the following:
a. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Mambusao, Capiz on March 2, 2004 composed of 27 pax headed by Liga President Maria Rhodora B. Uy at the Olongapo City Hall at 9:00 a.m.;
b. Liga ng mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan of the Municipality of Ivisan, Capiz on March 3, 2004 composed of 33 pax headed by Liga President Bito delos Santos and SK President April F. Buendia at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.;
c. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley on March 4, 2004 composed of 33 pax headed by Acting Municipal Mayor Romeo C. Clarin at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.; and
d. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Banate, Iloilo on March 4, 2004 composed of 26 pax headed by ABC President Roy Villaruel at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.
9. Letter from Genia R. Eclarino, RSW, City Social Welfare Officer to the City Mayor providing a copy of the scheduled dates of the forthcoming recognition ceremony to be held in different barangays of Olongapo City.
10. Schedule of seminars on 2004 Updates On The New Fiscal Duties & Functions Of Local Legislative Bodies and The Updated Election Laws & Regulations. (For file)
11. Letter of thanks from Salinas Family for the untimely demise of Rosario Macion Salinas.
12. Summary Report of PNP Daily Incidents from February 23 to 29, 2004 submitted by Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino, Chairman, Committee on Police and Public Safety.
13. Copy of the letter from Maria Fina C. Yonson, Executive Director, NCCA, addressed to the City Mayor advising that the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Filipino Heritage Festival Foundation are spearheading the celebration of the 2nd National Heritage Month in May 2004 with the theme Unity through Heritage and inviting Mayor Kate Gordon or her representative to the National Heritage Month Meeting on March 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the 5th Floor NCCA Building, 633 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros Manila to discuss Olongapo City’s possible participation in this year’s Heritage Month celebration.
14. Request for an appropriation ordinance in the amount of Fifty Three Thousand Pesos (PhP53,000.00) to the item I.T. Equipment and Software under Capital Outlay of the Office of the City Mayor to be taken from the Unappropriated Balance of the General Fund.
15. Lakbay-Aral of the following:
a. Municipal Employees of Lupao, Nueva Ecija, 100 pax headed by Municipal Mayor Alfredo M. Vendivil, Olongapo City Convention Center on March 4, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.; and
b. Liga ng mga Barangay of Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 50 pax headed by Municipal Mayor Pedro “Pete” Valdez Fustanes, Jr., at the Olongapo City Convention Center on March 4, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.
Committee Report
Councilor Andrada rendered the final accomplishment report on the Ligtas Tigdas Program conducted last month in Olongapo City. Out of the 42,336 target households, 42,658 were reached, reflecting a percentage of 100.76%. 46,849 children were given measles vaccination, 101.76 % of 46,040 target. For the Vitamin A supplementation, 36,623 children were provided with, out of the 33,870 target. This marked 108.13% of the goal.
Councilor del Rosario reported on the nationwide strike of Public Utility Vehicles last March 1, 2004. Transport groups from Balanga, Arayat, Dinalupihan and the blue jeepneys plying to and fro the City participated on the said massive strike.
The Councilor added that ZAMODCA buses did not participate on the said strike, but later they were forced to stop operating since there were stoning incidents in San Marcelino, Zambales that might place their buses and passengers in clear danger. In effect hundreds of commuters were left stranded because of the blue jeeps and ZAMODCA buses eventually joining the strike.
Councilor del Rosario said that the City utilized yellow-coded passenger jeepneys, tricycle and even private utility and barangay vans to ferry passengers to their respective destinations. This effort had been extended to Brgy. Barretto only to caution the City from problems that may arise later. Those that joined the said strike were lines from Zambales, Bataan and Arayat. The jeepneys within the City did not. A larger strike is expected on March 8. Transport cooperatives that joined the said strike will be furnished with copies of the LTFRB memorandum that such act is a ground for the cancellation of their franchises.
Councilor Manglicmot informed the body on the request of the City Engineer for the purchase of a computer set to enhance the drafting work of the said department. A certificate of availability of funds had already been released for the proposed appropriation of Php53,000 for the said computer.
On another concern, Councilor Manglicmot told everyone that the presence of the Department Heads whose appointments are to be confirmed is needed by the Council.
Calendar of Business
Second Reading:
1. On motion of Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot the body approved on second and final readings Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-13 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Atty. Ma. Ellen M. Aguilar As City Legal Officer (City Government Head II) SG-26, Office of the City Legal Officer.
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-14 – A Resolution Approving The Last Batch Of The Remaining Priority Projects Of Olongapo City Amounting To Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six Pesos And 04/100 (PhP18,870,936.04) (PP2004-3). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane.
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-15 – A Resolution Endorsing The Kapit-Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Program And Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-16 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Julie U. Reyes, City Government Department Head II SG-26, Public Utilities Department. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot
4. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-18 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Keren G. Cajudo, City Government Department Head II, SG-26, Office Of The City Civil Registrar. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
5. A Resolution Adopting The Name “Olongapo City Mall” For The Lot 21 Project. Unanimous.
6. An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of PhP53,000.00 To The Item IT Equipment And Software Under Capital Outlay OF The Office Of The City Mayor. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Acting Council Secretary
ATTEST:
GREGORIO M. ELANE
Acting 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. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
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
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
(On Official Business)
Call to Order
The City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer, Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 4:05 in the afternoon.
The Presiding Officer put on record that before convening the session, the body had a caucus and one of the issues discussed was the appointment of Atty. Ma. Ellen M. Aguilar.
Roll Call
With nine (9) Members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.
Reading and Adoption of Minutes
On motion of Councilor Gregorio M. Elane, the body adopted the minutes of its Regular Sessions held last February 11 and 18, 2004 one after the other.
Communications and Referrals of Business
First Reading:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-14 – A Resolution Approving The Last Batch Of The Remaining Priority Projects Of Olongapo City Amounting To Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six Pesos And 04/100 (PhP18,870,936.04) (PP2004-3). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-15 – A Resolution Endorsing The Kapit-Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Program And Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
3. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-16 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Julie U. Reyes, City Government Department Head II SG-26, Public Utilities Department. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
4. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-17 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Merlito J. Majarucon, City Government Department Head II SG-26, General Services Office (GSO). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
5. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-18 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Keren G. Cajudo, City Government Department Head II, SG-26, Office Of The City Civil Registrar. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)
Communications Read:
1.First Indorsements from the City Mayor of the following:
a. Letter of Dr. Diosdado E. Salcedo of 336 Sta. Rita Road, this city, dated February 25, 2004 requesting the City Government to re-name “Mayumi Street” in Sta. Rita to “Dr. V. P. Salcedo Street” from Filtration Road, in honor of his late father; (Invite Brgy. Capt. Sundiam and leaders for discussion)
b. Letter of concerned residents of IRAM Resettlement Site, Barangay New Cabalan, this City, expressing their full support for the goals/objectives and projects of the IRAM Transport Cooperative, Inc. (ITCI);
c. Resolution No. 3, Series of 2004 from the Federation of Public Utility Transport Service of Olongapo City (Arayat Express Terminal), Rizal Avenue, this City,” Authorizing the City Government of Olongapo to Collect the Federation Fees from the Operators of PUV’s; (Referred to Councilor Teodoro D. del Rosario)
d. Letter of Mr. Alberto C. Baviera, Jr., Council Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of the Philippines-James L. Gordon Council, Olongapo City and Hon. Teodoro D. del Rosario, City Councilor and Chairman, Ways and Means, Sangguniang Panlungsod, this city, dated February 23, 2004 requesting fund assistance of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP100,000.00) for the Council operations and to raise the Council budget for this year; (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot)
e. Letter of Julian D. Amador, Director, Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Diliman, Quezon City, dated February 2, 2004, addressed to Capt. Victor L. Mamon, Senior Deputy Administrator for Operations, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) returning SBMA’s application for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the Subic Bay Port Development Project in view of SBMA’s failure to adequately address the stated issues and failure to complete the requirements set by the DENR-UMB;
f. Letter of Mr. Francisco D. Magsaysay of Colorview CATV, Inc., Makati City, dated February 19, 2004, addressed to the City Vice Mayor, copy furnished City Mayor’s Office, with the list of scholars in secondary and tertiary levels from various schools in the city, from school year 1993-1994 to 2002-2003, as sponsored by Colorview CATV, Inc. (Copy to the City Mayor)
g. Letter of Atty. Leonuel N. Mas, City Consultant dated February 27, 2004 informing of the outcome of the first stage of the pre-trial conference on the expropriation case of the City of Olongapo vs. Sps. Dela Rosa with a request for the formal stand of the City to be relayed during the second stage of the pre-trial conference. (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot)
2. Letter from the City Mayor to the City Vice Mayor attn: Barangay Grievance Board a copy of the Sworn Statement of Elsa C. Ballesteros, Armando Micate, Marisa Altiche and Hermie Enrique, all Barangay Kagawads of New Ilalim, this city, dated February 26, 2004. Said individuals aired their complaint against Barangay Captain Rodolfo N. Vigo who, during a recent gathering of barangay officials at the Admiral Restaurant hosted by Congressman James J. Gordon, Jr., reportedly berated the concerned barangay kagawads and uttered, “O, bakit andito kayo? Anong ginagawa nyo dito? Imbitado ba kayo? Ang kakapal ng mga mukha ninyo, mga putang-ina ninyo!”. (Referred to the Committee on Laws)
3. Another letter from the City Mayor to the Sangguniang Panlungsod regarding the impending completion of the first Commercial Mall in the City of Olongapo soliciting recommendation on the name that will be adopted for the mall project.
4. Letter of City Mayor Katherine H. Gordon which pertains to the proposed appointments of department head positions (change of status to Permanent) of Julia U. Reyes, Merlito J. Majarucon and Keren G. Cajudo, all City Gov’t. Dept. Head II SG-26. Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, such appointments require Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution signifying the concurrence of the majority of its members.
5. Resolution No. 3, Series of 2004 of Barangay Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Affirming The Commitment Of Support In The Overall Government Campaign Against Criminality, Insurgency And Other Threats To Peace And Development.”
6. Letter of Radnir T. Arandia, Consultant/Instructor, Program Coordinator-Caregiver Training Course of Gordon College to the City Vice Mayor informing that TESDA-Zambales and OZAPTI will conduct a Trainors Training Methodology Course on March 10-12, 2003 and is seeking financial assistance for the registration fee of PhP1,200.00. (For reading)
7. Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the approval of the last batch of the remaining infrastructure projects of the City amounting to PhP18,870,936.04.
8. Lakbay-aral of the following:
a. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Mambusao, Capiz on March 2, 2004 composed of 27 pax headed by Liga President Maria Rhodora B. Uy at the Olongapo City Hall at 9:00 a.m.;
b. Liga ng mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan of the Municipality of Ivisan, Capiz on March 3, 2004 composed of 33 pax headed by Liga President Bito delos Santos and SK President April F. Buendia at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.;
c. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley on March 4, 2004 composed of 33 pax headed by Acting Municipal Mayor Romeo C. Clarin at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.; and
d. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Banate, Iloilo on March 4, 2004 composed of 26 pax headed by ABC President Roy Villaruel at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.
9. Letter from Genia R. Eclarino, RSW, City Social Welfare Officer to the City Mayor providing a copy of the scheduled dates of the forthcoming recognition ceremony to be held in different barangays of Olongapo City.
10. Schedule of seminars on 2004 Updates On The New Fiscal Duties & Functions Of Local Legislative Bodies and The Updated Election Laws & Regulations. (For file)
11. Letter of thanks from Salinas Family for the untimely demise of Rosario Macion Salinas.
12. Summary Report of PNP Daily Incidents from February 23 to 29, 2004 submitted by Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino, Chairman, Committee on Police and Public Safety.
13. Copy of the letter from Maria Fina C. Yonson, Executive Director, NCCA, addressed to the City Mayor advising that the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Filipino Heritage Festival Foundation are spearheading the celebration of the 2nd National Heritage Month in May 2004 with the theme Unity through Heritage and inviting Mayor Kate Gordon or her representative to the National Heritage Month Meeting on March 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the 5th Floor NCCA Building, 633 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros Manila to discuss Olongapo City’s possible participation in this year’s Heritage Month celebration.
14. Request for an appropriation ordinance in the amount of Fifty Three Thousand Pesos (PhP53,000.00) to the item I.T. Equipment and Software under Capital Outlay of the Office of the City Mayor to be taken from the Unappropriated Balance of the General Fund.
15. Lakbay-Aral of the following:
a. Municipal Employees of Lupao, Nueva Ecija, 100 pax headed by Municipal Mayor Alfredo M. Vendivil, Olongapo City Convention Center on March 4, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.; and
b. Liga ng mga Barangay of Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 50 pax headed by Municipal Mayor Pedro “Pete” Valdez Fustanes, Jr., at the Olongapo City Convention Center on March 4, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.
Committee Report
Councilor Andrada rendered the final accomplishment report on the Ligtas Tigdas Program conducted last month in Olongapo City. Out of the 42,336 target households, 42,658 were reached, reflecting a percentage of 100.76%. 46,849 children were given measles vaccination, 101.76 % of 46,040 target. For the Vitamin A supplementation, 36,623 children were provided with, out of the 33,870 target. This marked 108.13% of the goal.
Councilor del Rosario reported on the nationwide strike of Public Utility Vehicles last March 1, 2004. Transport groups from Balanga, Arayat, Dinalupihan and the blue jeepneys plying to and fro the City participated on the said massive strike.
The Councilor added that ZAMODCA buses did not participate on the said strike, but later they were forced to stop operating since there were stoning incidents in San Marcelino, Zambales that might place their buses and passengers in clear danger. In effect hundreds of commuters were left stranded because of the blue jeeps and ZAMODCA buses eventually joining the strike.
Councilor del Rosario said that the City utilized yellow-coded passenger jeepneys, tricycle and even private utility and barangay vans to ferry passengers to their respective destinations. This effort had been extended to Brgy. Barretto only to caution the City from problems that may arise later. Those that joined the said strike were lines from Zambales, Bataan and Arayat. The jeepneys within the City did not. A larger strike is expected on March 8. Transport cooperatives that joined the said strike will be furnished with copies of the LTFRB memorandum that such act is a ground for the cancellation of their franchises.
Councilor Manglicmot informed the body on the request of the City Engineer for the purchase of a computer set to enhance the drafting work of the said department. A certificate of availability of funds had already been released for the proposed appropriation of Php53,000 for the said computer.
On another concern, Councilor Manglicmot told everyone that the presence of the Department Heads whose appointments are to be confirmed is needed by the Council.
Calendar of Business
Second Reading:
1. On motion of Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot the body approved on second and final readings Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-13 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Atty. Ma. Ellen M. Aguilar As City Legal Officer (City Government Head II) SG-26, Office of the City Legal Officer.
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-14 – A Resolution Approving The Last Batch Of The Remaining Priority Projects Of Olongapo City Amounting To Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six Pesos And 04/100 (PhP18,870,936.04) (PP2004-3). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane.
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-15 – A Resolution Endorsing The Kapit-Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Program And Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio M. Elane.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-16 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Julie U. Reyes, City Government Department Head II SG-26, Public Utilities Department. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot
4. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-18 – A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Keren G. Cajudo, City Government Department Head II, SG-26, Office Of The City Civil Registrar. Sponsored By Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
5. A Resolution Adopting The Name “Olongapo City Mall” For The Lot 21 Project. Unanimous.
6. An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of PhP53,000.00 To The Item IT Equipment And Software Under Capital Outlay OF The Office Of The City Mayor. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Acting Council Secretary
ATTEST:
GREGORIO M. ELANE
Acting Presiding Officer
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