2004minutes, march11.doc

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON MARCH 11, 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. Rexy Gregorio-Cruz - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

None.

Call to Order

City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 10:40 in the morning.

Roll Call

With all 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 February 26, 2004.

Communications and Referrals of Business

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-19 – A Resolution Creating The Position Of Architect III In The Office Of The City Engineer. Sponsored By Councilors Gregorio A. Manglicmot & Gregorio M. Elane. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Engineering)

2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-20 – A Resolution Endorsing The Project Proposal Outline Of The Environmental Sanitation And Management Office (ESMO) Unanimous.

Communications Read:

1. Memorandum from Maria Socorro M. Francisco, MD, Asst. City Health Officer and OIC, JLGAMM to the City Mayor regarding the Comparative Monthly Statement Of Income for the month of February 1-29, 2004, Year 2003 and 2004 informing that the Monthly Income of the James L. Gordon Avenue Market & Mall for February, 2004 is PhP291,760.00. This includes payment of Arrears amounting to PhP133,205.00. There is an increase of PhP104,835.00. (For file)

2. Another memorandum from Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer to Ms. Elflida S. Salmon, Acting City Council Secretary regarding Memorandum Receipt Of Equipment/Supply Of Former Secretary Atty. Heidy Diaz. (Noted letter to Atty. Diaz for clearance)

3. Letter from the City Mayor to the Sangguniang Panlungsod requesting to enact a Resolution endorsing the Project Proposal Outline of the Environmental Sanitation and Management Office (ESMO), this city, which is requisite to the City’s claim of the Cash Prize/Award for having been bestowed the 2003 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the National level. (Referred to Councilor Teodoro D. Del Rosario)

4. Another letter from City Mayor Kate H. Gordon addressed to the City Vice-Mayor and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod attn: Barangay Grievance Board the letter of Barangay Officials of New Kababae, this city which was received on February 27, 2004 requesting assistance on the conduct of an investigation on the concerns of the barangays deemed by officials as unlawful. (Referred to the Committee on Laws)

5. Lakbay-Aral of the following:

a. Sangguniang Bayan Members, Barangay Officials and Department Heads of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte on March 5, 2004 composed of 90 pax headed by Municipal Mayor Loreto T.Yu at the Olongapo City Hall at 1:30 P.M;

b. Fedration of Barangay Tanods and the Officers and Members of the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) of the Municipality of Sta. Maria, Bulacan on March 5, 2004 composed of 950 pax headed by Municipal Mayor Bartolome R. Ramos at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 A.M;

c. Liga ng mga Barangay of the Municipality of Duenas, Iloilo on March 9, 2004 composed of 50 pax headed by Liga President Sergio Pelopero at the Olongapo City Hall at 1:30 P.M.;

d. Barangay Officials of Kamputhaw, Cebu City on March 12, 2004 composed of 15 pax headed by Barangay Captain Lorenzo Basamot at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 10:00 A.M.;

e. Barangay Kagawads of the Municipality of Sta. Rosa, Laguna on March 12, 2004 composed of 115 pax headed by Congresswoman Uliran Joaquin (1st District of Laguna) at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 9:00 a.m.; and

f. Members of the Federated Women in Development of Pinili, Ilocos Norte on March 13, 2004 composed of 450 pax headed by Ms. Leriza Fernandez, Federation President at the Olongapo City Convention Center at 8:00 A.M.

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

a. Letter of Dr. Perlita C. Basa, Schools Division Superintendent, Division of City Schools, DepEd, this city, dated March 5, 2004 recommending the granting of cash benefits and incentives to winning athletes/coaches/chaperons and allowance to officiating sports officials and delegates of Olongapo City to the 2004 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet;

b. Letter of Honorable Bella P. Asuncion, City Councilor dated March 2, 2004 on activities lined up for the city’s observance of Women’s Day on March 8, 2004, in line with the annual celebration of the International Women’s Day; (For information)

c. Copy of the Order dismissing the BGB Adm. Case No. 2003-07, filed by “Roderick Legaspi against Dante delos Santos”, both parties are from Brgy. Kalalake, Olongapo City due to failure of the complainant to appear in January 16, 2004 hearing; and (Referred to Councilor Noel Y. Atienza)

d. Letter of Dr. Perlita C. Basa, Schools Division Superintendent, Division of City Schools, this city dated March 3, 2004 on required additional sports equipment/supplies requested for use of the participating athletes and officials during Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet 2004; (Referred to Councilor Edwin J. Piano)

7. Memorandum from Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer to All Bids And Awards Committee Members informing that the bidding for delivering of Electrical Materials for Public Utilities Department will be held on March 9, 2004 at 10:30 A.M. at the General Services Office. (Referred to Councilors Gregorio A. Manglicmot and Edwin J. Piano)

8. Another memorandum from Rani C. Cruz, Market Superintendent regarding Income Report for the Month of February 2004. Attached are the Comparative Income Report of Markets and Slaughterhouse for the month of February 2004. (Referred to Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino)

9. Memorandum from Councilor Bella P. Asuncion, Chairman, Nite Market to the City Mayor regarding Financial Statement As of February 2004. (For file)

10. Copy of a Memorandum from Police Senior Superintendent Orlando Malana Maddela, Jr., City Director, OCPO, to Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino, City Councilor, Chairman, Peace and Order Committee informing that as per Regional Peace and Order Resolution 04-01, a Regional Convention of all Barangay Chairmen and Officials, including Chief Executives will be held on March10, 2004 at Expo Filipino, Clark Airbase, Angeles City with HEPGMA as guest speaker and requesting the passing of a resolution (Para. 3a) and representation to the City Government for fund support for the transportation and food requirements of the delegates. (Noted)

11. Another memorandum from Merlito J. Majarucon, General Services Officer to All Bids And Awards Committee Members informing of the Bidding for delivering of Fire Truck for 1st District of Zambales on March 11, 2004 at the General Services Office. (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot and Mr. Greg Ramos)

12. Letter from Ben Dominic R. Yap, Sycip, Salazar, Hernandez & Gatmaitan Attorneys-at-Law informing that their firm will be conducting a Supreme Court accredited Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (“MCLE”) seminars for lawyers from March 15 to 19, 2004 at the Olongapo City Convention Center and offers 36 units of MCLE credits. The seminar is open to lawyers and non-lawyers and encouraging and inviting lawyers and non-lawyers to attend and also inviting the Vice-Mayor to attend any or all of the courses in their seminar, free of charge. (For reading)

13. Letter from Maria Charina Casupanan, Clinical Instructor, AMS Department, addressed to Mrs. Esmenia Sitchon, College Administrator, Gordon College stating that the behavior of some faculty in their department especially Mrs. Gracelyn Bondoc has been bothering her. (Referred to Councilor Edwin J. Piano)

14. Letter from Jacquelyn C. Toledo, Clinical Instructor of the Department of Allied Medical Studies, Gordon College, Olongapo City whose primary concern is to seek audience with the City Mayor regarding the present conditions in the said school. (Referred to Councilor Edwin J. Piano)

15. Petition letter from the residents of Hulo and Tabacuhan this City requesting to allow J-10 plying the route Tabacuhan-Palengke to ply the route Tabacuhan-Gate everyday from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M.

16. Letter from Engr. Reymundo L. Guevarra, City Engineer, recommending Mrs. Luz Mangonon-Casipong to the position of Architect III, of the Engineering Department. (Referred to Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot)

17. Letter from the City Mayor to the City Vice Mayor a copy of Tax Invoice No. 005-623-335-000 VAT received on February 2004. The Invoice is a claim for payment for $27,051.00 (PhP1,509,526.95) for Modernization of the Public Utilities Department per contract dated 27 January 2004 between the City Government and Sinclair Knight Merz, Australia. Attached also is a copy of the official peso dollar rate from March, 2003 to February 2004. (Referred to Councilors Noel Y. Atienza and Gregorio A. Manglicmot.

18. Letter from the City Mayor to Mr. Ray S. Castro, Acting Head, Bataan-Zambales Lending Center regarding the mobilization payment of US$27,051.00 or P1,509,526.95 to Sinclair Knights Merz (SKM) relative to their consultancy contract with the City of Olongapo for the modernization of the Olongapo City Public Utilities Department PSP/BOT Project. The Mayor is requesting that the city be provided copies of all payment made to SKM from the city’s LGU-PIPDF loan for documentation and accounting purposes. (Referred to Councilors Noel Y. Atienza and Gregorio A. Manglicmot)

19. 2004 CLRAA List Of Winners.


Committee Report

Ate joy

Calendar of Business

Second Reading:

1. On motion of Councilor Gregorio A. Manglicmot, the body approved on second and final reading 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).


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-19 – A Resolution Creating The Position Of Architect III In The Office Of The City Engineer. Sponsored By Councilors Gregorio A. Manglicmot & Gregorio M. Elane.

2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-20 – A Resolution Endorsing The Project Proposal Outline Of The Environmental Sanitation And Management Office (ESMO) Unanimous.

3. A Resolution Congratulating The Young Athletes Who Represented And Won Awards For Olongapo City In The Recently Concluded Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet 2004 Last February 29 To March 5, 2004. Unanimous.

5. A Resolution Expressing Commendation And Appreciation To The Officials And Members Of The Organizing, Coordinating And Working Committees Of The Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet 2004 For A Job Excellently Done To The Success Of The Said Regional Sports Event. Unanimous.

6. An Ordinance Appropriating The Sum Of Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP900,000.00) As Financial Assistance To The Boys Town And Girls Home, New Cabalan Subject To A Memorandum Of Agreement To Be Executed Between The Parties. Sponsored by Councilor Gregorio M. Elane.

Adjournment

There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 11:40 a.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