2004minutes, october 27.doc
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 2004
AT THE CITY HALL.
Present:
Hon. Rolen C. Paulino- - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Noel Y. Atienza- - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Teodoro D. Del Rosario - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelina B. Andrada -- - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Brian Patrick H. Gordon - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Gina G. Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - - ABC President
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe- - - - - - - SK Federation President
Absent:
Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Call to Order
City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Rolen C. Paulino, called the session to order at 3:25 in the afternoon.
Roll Call
With eleven (11) members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.
Reading and Adoption of Minutes
On motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario, the body approved the minutes of its Regular Session held last September 22, 2004.
Communications and Referrals of Business
First Reading:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-48 – A Resolution Recommending The Proposed Local Tour Package As A Promotional Tool And An Income Generating Activity Of The Olongapo City Tourism Office. Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez.
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-49 – A Resolution Requesting Pledges From Government Owned And Controlled Corporations, Non Government Organizations, Business And/Or Private Sector, Private Educational Institutions And Other Concerned Groups Aimed At Providing Supplemental Social Assistance Intended For The Marginalized Sector In Olongapo City. Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-50 – A Resolution Requesting The Office Of The President To Retain The Community Environment And Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) And Provincial Environment And Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Items In The City Of Olongapo And Zambales For The Indispensability Of The Said Positions In Continuity Of The Mass Titling Program Of The City. Sponsored By Councilor Teodoro D. Del Rosario.
4. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – O-22 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Three Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight Pesos And 38/100 Php358,928.38 For The Proposed, Concreting Of Road And Upgrading Of Existing Drainage Canal At Burgos St., (End Of Concrete To Bonifacio St.) Brgy. Pag-Asa This City Chargeable Against The PAGCOR Funds. Sponsored By Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo.
5. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – O-23 – An Ordinance Providing For The Twenty (20) Additional Tricycles To Ply The IRAM Resettlement Route. Sponsored By Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo.
Communications Read:
Communications
October 27 session
1) Copy of the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the Olongapo City Tricycle Operators & Drivers Association Zone III (OCTODA Z-3) and Gordon Heights Tricycle Operators, Drivers Association (GOHTODA) allowing tricycle units belonging to GOHTODA Assn. to pick up and convey passenger from Block 12 Gordon Heights up to Lower Mercurio St. (Referred To Councilor Cynthia Cajudo)
2) Copy of the letter of the City Mayor to Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo, Chairman, Committee on Transportation pertaining to the request of the Iram Purok 5 ½ Olongapo Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (IPOTODA) of Iram, Brgy. New Cabalan to be allowed to operate twenty (20) additional tricycles through issuance of franchise/body numbers, as the first ten (10) approved units are not enough to service the Iram Purok 5 ½ community. The Mayor is certifying that the following operators-drivers of the 20 additional tricycles are bona fide residents of Iram. (Referred To The Committee On Transportation)
3) Memorandum from the City Mayor to all Department/Office Heads regarding Pag-Ibig Orientation Seminar on October 27, 2004, 1-5 pm at the FMA Hall. (For Information)
4) Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to pass a resolution requesting the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in this city to implement stricter measures on the operational capability and efficiency of emission testing centers, making sure that they comply with the requirements and standards set by the LTO. (Referred to Councilor Cajudo, Councilor Gordon, Councilor Atienza and Councilor Asuncion)
5) Copies of Barangay Resolutions from Brgy. Old Cabalan, to wit:
1) Resolution No. 16, Series of 2004 – 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 Twenty Thosuand Pesos Only (P120,000.00). (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
2) Resolution No. 17, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of One (1) Unit 2HP Airconditioner. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
3) Resolution No. 18, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of Sixteen (16) Units Of Nokia 3315 Cellular Phones. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
4) Resolution No. 19, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of Four (4) Canisters Of Fire Extinguesher. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
5) Resolution No. 20, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of Two (2) Units Of Office Typewriters. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
6) Resolution No. 21, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of One (1) Unit Of Dental Chair. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
6) Copy of Resolution No. 019, Series of 2004 from Brgy. New Asinan, entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing The Barangay Captain Rolando B. Apalit To Enter Into The Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) Between Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. For Livelihood Program”. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
7) Copy of the Quarterly Report on Real Property Assessments as of quarter ending September 2004, submitted by the City Assessor. (For Information)
8) Copy of the Comments and Evaluation on the submitted Statement of Income & Expenses for the period Aug. 2003 to Sept. 2004 during the term of Kgd. Edgardo Danugrao, Jr. as OIC, submitted by Brgy. Capt. Danilo S. Fernandez. (Referred to Councilor Atienza)
9) Copy of Resolution No. 324, urging both houses of Congress to repel Republic Act No. 8479 otherwise known as "An Act deregulating the downstream oil industry and for other purposes due to its detrimental effects. (Referred to the Committee as Whole)
10) MOA between the City Government and Live N Loud Event Production, whereby the latter will plan and execute events aimed at enhancing tourism potentials of the City and incidentally to invigorate the economy. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Del Rosario)
11) City Mayor's letter in reference to the above mentioned MOA - requesting for all appropriation ordinance in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Pesos chargeable to tourism related activity under the 20% Development Fund. (Referred to Councilor Asuncion)
12) Copy of the committee report of Kgd. Noel Atienza, Chairman of the Committee on Laws, Investigation and Human Rights Protection regarding the Resolution creating the Liga Committee on Grievance.
This is Resolution No. 16, 2004 of the Liga wherein the Kagawad in his recommendation states that such resolution creating the Liga Committee on Grievance is null and void.
(For Information)
13)The last one is a City Mayor letter request for an ordinance authorizing/approving the transfer of One Million Four Hundred fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Five Pesos and Seventeen Centavos for recognition of income from the accumulated receipts collected from Olongapo City Convention Center operations and deposited under the Trust Fund Account entrust for the Olongapo City Convention Center and appropriating the same to the item Electricity Expense and their Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses of the Olongapo City Convention Center. This transfer is necessary to settle partially the unpaid accounts of the Public Utilities Department from June 5 to present as shown in the demand letter and notice of disconnection dated 14 October 2004 from Julie Reyes PUD, General Manager. (Referred to Councilor Atienza, Councilor Aquino, Councilor Cajudo and Councilor Asuncion)
Committee Reports
Calendar of Business
Second Reading:
1. On motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano, the body approved Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-16 - An Ordinance Creating The Telecommunications And Information Technology Board.
2. Ordinance No. 2004-17 - An Ordinance Amending Section5 Of Ordinance No. 32, Series Of 2001 Otherwise Known As "An Ordinance Repealing All Ordinances Related To The Operation Of "For Hire" Public Utility Jeepneys In The City Of Olongapo And Establishing The Norms For Operation Of Such Applicable To The Present Time." was deferred on motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario.
3. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-18 - An Ordinance Amending Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 13, Series Of 1998 Otherwise Known As "An Ordinance Further Amending Section 3 Of Ordinance No. 4, Series Of 1983, Otherwise Known As The "Tricycle Ordinance Of 1983." As Amended By Reducing The Number Of Tricycle Zones From Eight (8) Zones To Five (5) Zones was tabled on motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario.
4. On motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario, the body approved Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-19 - An Ordinance Creating A Special Franchise For The Operation Of Tricycles Of Zone III Barangay Gordon Heights, Olongapo City.
5. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-21 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Five Million Seven Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Nine Pesos And 26/100 For The Payment Of Completed Works At The Olongapo City Mall was deferred on motion of Councilor Bella P. Asuncion.
6. On motion of Councilor Noel Y. Atienza, the body approved Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-47 - A Resolution Recommending To The City Mayor Through The City Assessor's Office The Issuance Of Tax Declaration Upon Payment Of Real Estate Taxes In Favor Of Mr Jeoffrey Sumbad And Other Persons Similarly Situated.
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- 50 - A Resolution Requesting The Office Of The President To Retain The Community Environment And Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) And Provincial Environment And Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Items In The City Of Olongapo And Zambales For The Indispensability Of The Said Positions In Continuity Of The Mass Titling Program Of The City. Sponsored By Councilor Ted Del Rosario
2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-22 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Three Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight Pesos And 38/100 For The Proposed, Concreting Of Road And Upgrading Of Existing Drainage Canal At Burgos St., (End Of Concrete To Bonifacio St.) Brgy. Pag-Asa This City Chargeable Against The PAGCOR Funds. Sponsored By Councilor Bella P. Asuncion
3. A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With Live And Loud Production And Ratification Of Memorandum Of Agreement. Sponsored By Noel Y. Atienza.
4. An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Php100,000.00 Chargeable To Tourism Related Activity Under The 20% Development Fund. Sponsored By Bella P. Asuncion
5. An Ordinance Authorizing, Approving The Transfer Of Php1,414,285.72 For Recondition Of Income Of The Accumulated Receipt Collected From OCC Operation And Deposited Under The City Government Trust Fund Accounts Entrust For The Olongapo City Convention Center And Appropriating The Same To The Item Electricity Expense Under The Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of Olongapo City Convention Center. Sponsored By Anselmo A. Aquino
B. Councilor Piano on his privilege motion move draft ordinance combining the Engineering Department certificate fee of php120.00 and City Planning Development Office inspection fee of php40.00 for purpose of mass land titling project in order to stream line the processing required in land titling applications and that this ordinance shall take effect only during the duration of this special project. And that this Ordinance be considered urgent for further studies and discussions.
The Presiding Officer approved the suspension of Section 21 of Internal Rules.
Councilor Piano explained that the main purpose of the ordinance is the streamlining of the process of land titling. Also by having this ordinance, there will be no violation on the Revenue Code and a more convenient process on the coming Mass Titling project
When asked by the presiding Officer if this matter was indeed urgent, the Councilor answered that the Mass Titling will start the week after.
With that the Presiding Officer suggested that a special session for this matter be scheduled for a chance to the other Councilors to study and review the said Ordinance.
Councilor Marzan also suggested that a Draft Resolution be submitted beforehand so that the Councilors would be prepared for the questions regarding the said Ordinance.
Also Councilor Atienza asked Councilor Piano that if the ordinance is passed, there will be inconsistencies present with regards to the Revenue Code.
Councilor Piano cleared that an amendment is necessary for the Revenue Code to eliminate the inconsistencies.
A division of the house was declared for the urgency of the said ordinance. With one vote in favor, the urgency of the Ordinance was disapproved. But the Chairman cleared that a special session can still be held regarding this matter.
On another matter, the Chairman read the letter of Mr. Larry Pilezar soliciting some amount for their uniform(yellow team) in the Barangay Sta. Rita Sports Activity.
Councilor Aquino on another matter reported that the Philippines Councilors League Bank is in short of collection which is needed to open an account for each Councilor.
With that Councilor Del Rosario presented to payout the remaining balances.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:50 in the afternoon.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary
ATTEST:
ROLEN C. PAULINO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
AT THE CITY HALL.
Present:
Hon. Rolen C. Paulino- - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Noel Y. Atienza- - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Teodoro D. Del Rosario - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelina B. Andrada -- - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Brian Patrick H. Gordon - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Gina G. Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano - - - - - - - ABC President
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe- - - - - - - SK Federation President
Absent:
Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Call to Order
City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Rolen C. Paulino, called the session to order at 3:25 in the afternoon.
Roll Call
With eleven (11) members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.
Reading and Adoption of Minutes
On motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario, the body approved the minutes of its Regular Session held last September 22, 2004.
Communications and Referrals of Business
First Reading:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-48 – A Resolution Recommending The Proposed Local Tour Package As A Promotional Tool And An Income Generating Activity Of The Olongapo City Tourism Office. Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez.
2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-49 – A Resolution Requesting Pledges From Government Owned And Controlled Corporations, Non Government Organizations, Business And/Or Private Sector, Private Educational Institutions And Other Concerned Groups Aimed At Providing Supplemental Social Assistance Intended For The Marginalized Sector In Olongapo City. Sponsored By Councilor Gina G. Perez.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-50 – A Resolution Requesting The Office Of The President To Retain The Community Environment And Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) And Provincial Environment And Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Items In The City Of Olongapo And Zambales For The Indispensability Of The Said Positions In Continuity Of The Mass Titling Program Of The City. Sponsored By Councilor Teodoro D. Del Rosario.
4. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – O-22 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Three Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight Pesos And 38/100 Php358,928.38 For The Proposed, Concreting Of Road And Upgrading Of Existing Drainage Canal At Burgos St., (End Of Concrete To Bonifacio St.) Brgy. Pag-Asa This City Chargeable Against The PAGCOR Funds. Sponsored By Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo.
5. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – O-23 – An Ordinance Providing For The Twenty (20) Additional Tricycles To Ply The IRAM Resettlement Route. Sponsored By Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo.
Communications Read:
Communications
October 27 session
1) Copy of the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the Olongapo City Tricycle Operators & Drivers Association Zone III (OCTODA Z-3) and Gordon Heights Tricycle Operators, Drivers Association (GOHTODA) allowing tricycle units belonging to GOHTODA Assn. to pick up and convey passenger from Block 12 Gordon Heights up to Lower Mercurio St. (Referred To Councilor Cynthia Cajudo)
2) Copy of the letter of the City Mayor to Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo, Chairman, Committee on Transportation pertaining to the request of the Iram Purok 5 ½ Olongapo Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (IPOTODA) of Iram, Brgy. New Cabalan to be allowed to operate twenty (20) additional tricycles through issuance of franchise/body numbers, as the first ten (10) approved units are not enough to service the Iram Purok 5 ½ community. The Mayor is certifying that the following operators-drivers of the 20 additional tricycles are bona fide residents of Iram. (Referred To The Committee On Transportation)
3) Memorandum from the City Mayor to all Department/Office Heads regarding Pag-Ibig Orientation Seminar on October 27, 2004, 1-5 pm at the FMA Hall. (For Information)
4) Letter from the City Mayor requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to pass a resolution requesting the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in this city to implement stricter measures on the operational capability and efficiency of emission testing centers, making sure that they comply with the requirements and standards set by the LTO. (Referred to Councilor Cajudo, Councilor Gordon, Councilor Atienza and Councilor Asuncion)
5) Copies of Barangay Resolutions from Brgy. Old Cabalan, to wit:
1) Resolution No. 16, Series of 2004 – 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 Twenty Thosuand Pesos Only (P120,000.00). (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
2) Resolution No. 17, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of One (1) Unit 2HP Airconditioner. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
3) Resolution No. 18, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of Sixteen (16) Units Of Nokia 3315 Cellular Phones. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
4) Resolution No. 19, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of Four (4) Canisters Of Fire Extinguesher. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
5) Resolution No. 20, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of Two (2) Units Of Office Typewriters. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
6) Resolution No. 21, Series of 2004 – A Resolution Informing The Honorable City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. Regarding The Purchase Of One (1) Unit Of Dental Chair. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
6) Copy of Resolution No. 019, Series of 2004 from Brgy. New Asinan, entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing The Barangay Captain Rolando B. Apalit To Enter Into The Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) Between Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. For Livelihood Program”. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Capistrano)
7) Copy of the Quarterly Report on Real Property Assessments as of quarter ending September 2004, submitted by the City Assessor. (For Information)
8) Copy of the Comments and Evaluation on the submitted Statement of Income & Expenses for the period Aug. 2003 to Sept. 2004 during the term of Kgd. Edgardo Danugrao, Jr. as OIC, submitted by Brgy. Capt. Danilo S. Fernandez. (Referred to Councilor Atienza)
9) Copy of Resolution No. 324, urging both houses of Congress to repel Republic Act No. 8479 otherwise known as "An Act deregulating the downstream oil industry and for other purposes due to its detrimental effects. (Referred to the Committee as Whole)
10) MOA between the City Government and Live N Loud Event Production, whereby the latter will plan and execute events aimed at enhancing tourism potentials of the City and incidentally to invigorate the economy. (Referred to Councilor Atienza and Councilor Del Rosario)
11) City Mayor's letter in reference to the above mentioned MOA - requesting for all appropriation ordinance in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Pesos chargeable to tourism related activity under the 20% Development Fund. (Referred to Councilor Asuncion)
12) Copy of the committee report of Kgd. Noel Atienza, Chairman of the Committee on Laws, Investigation and Human Rights Protection regarding the Resolution creating the Liga Committee on Grievance.
This is Resolution No. 16, 2004 of the Liga wherein the Kagawad in his recommendation states that such resolution creating the Liga Committee on Grievance is null and void.
(For Information)
13)The last one is a City Mayor letter request for an ordinance authorizing/approving the transfer of One Million Four Hundred fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Five Pesos and Seventeen Centavos for recognition of income from the accumulated receipts collected from Olongapo City Convention Center operations and deposited under the Trust Fund Account entrust for the Olongapo City Convention Center and appropriating the same to the item Electricity Expense and their Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses of the Olongapo City Convention Center. This transfer is necessary to settle partially the unpaid accounts of the Public Utilities Department from June 5 to present as shown in the demand letter and notice of disconnection dated 14 October 2004 from Julie Reyes PUD, General Manager. (Referred to Councilor Atienza, Councilor Aquino, Councilor Cajudo and Councilor Asuncion)
Committee Reports
Calendar of Business
Second Reading:
1. On motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano, the body approved Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-16 - An Ordinance Creating The Telecommunications And Information Technology Board.
2. Ordinance No. 2004-17 - An Ordinance Amending Section5 Of Ordinance No. 32, Series Of 2001 Otherwise Known As "An Ordinance Repealing All Ordinances Related To The Operation Of "For Hire" Public Utility Jeepneys In The City Of Olongapo And Establishing The Norms For Operation Of Such Applicable To The Present Time." was deferred on motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario.
3. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-18 - An Ordinance Amending Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 13, Series Of 1998 Otherwise Known As "An Ordinance Further Amending Section 3 Of Ordinance No. 4, Series Of 1983, Otherwise Known As The "Tricycle Ordinance Of 1983." As Amended By Reducing The Number Of Tricycle Zones From Eight (8) Zones To Five (5) Zones was tabled on motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario.
4. On motion of Councilor Ted Del Rosario, the body approved Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-19 - An Ordinance Creating A Special Franchise For The Operation Of Tricycles Of Zone III Barangay Gordon Heights, Olongapo City.
5. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-21 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Five Million Seven Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Nine Pesos And 26/100 For The Payment Of Completed Works At The Olongapo City Mall was deferred on motion of Councilor Bella P. Asuncion.
6. On motion of Councilor Noel Y. Atienza, the body approved Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-47 - A Resolution Recommending To The City Mayor Through The City Assessor's Office The Issuance Of Tax Declaration Upon Payment Of Real Estate Taxes In Favor Of Mr Jeoffrey Sumbad And Other Persons Similarly Situated.
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- 50 - A Resolution Requesting The Office Of The President To Retain The Community Environment And Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) And Provincial Environment And Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Items In The City Of Olongapo And Zambales For The Indispensability Of The Said Positions In Continuity Of The Mass Titling Program Of The City. Sponsored By Councilor Ted Del Rosario
2. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-22 - An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Three Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight Pesos And 38/100 For The Proposed, Concreting Of Road And Upgrading Of Existing Drainage Canal At Burgos St., (End Of Concrete To Bonifacio St.) Brgy. Pag-Asa This City Chargeable Against The PAGCOR Funds. Sponsored By Councilor Bella P. Asuncion
3. A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With Live And Loud Production And Ratification Of Memorandum Of Agreement. Sponsored By Noel Y. Atienza.
4. An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Php100,000.00 Chargeable To Tourism Related Activity Under The 20% Development Fund. Sponsored By Bella P. Asuncion
5. An Ordinance Authorizing, Approving The Transfer Of Php1,414,285.72 For Recondition Of Income Of The Accumulated Receipt Collected From OCC Operation And Deposited Under The City Government Trust Fund Accounts Entrust For The Olongapo City Convention Center And Appropriating The Same To The Item Electricity Expense Under The Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses Of Olongapo City Convention Center. Sponsored By Anselmo A. Aquino
B. Councilor Piano on his privilege motion move draft ordinance combining the Engineering Department certificate fee of php120.00 and City Planning Development Office inspection fee of php40.00 for purpose of mass land titling project in order to stream line the processing required in land titling applications and that this ordinance shall take effect only during the duration of this special project. And that this Ordinance be considered urgent for further studies and discussions.
The Presiding Officer approved the suspension of Section 21 of Internal Rules.
Councilor Piano explained that the main purpose of the ordinance is the streamlining of the process of land titling. Also by having this ordinance, there will be no violation on the Revenue Code and a more convenient process on the coming Mass Titling project
When asked by the presiding Officer if this matter was indeed urgent, the Councilor answered that the Mass Titling will start the week after.
With that the Presiding Officer suggested that a special session for this matter be scheduled for a chance to the other Councilors to study and review the said Ordinance.
Councilor Marzan also suggested that a Draft Resolution be submitted beforehand so that the Councilors would be prepared for the questions regarding the said Ordinance.
Also Councilor Atienza asked Councilor Piano that if the ordinance is passed, there will be inconsistencies present with regards to the Revenue Code.
Councilor Piano cleared that an amendment is necessary for the Revenue Code to eliminate the inconsistencies.
A division of the house was declared for the urgency of the said ordinance. With one vote in favor, the urgency of the Ordinance was disapproved. But the Chairman cleared that a special session can still be held regarding this matter.
On another matter, the Chairman read the letter of Mr. Larry Pilezar soliciting some amount for their uniform(yellow team) in the Barangay Sta. Rita Sports Activity.
Councilor Aquino on another matter reported that the Philippines Councilors League Bank is in short of collection which is needed to open an account for each Councilor.
With that Councilor Del Rosario presented to payout the remaining balances.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:50 in the afternoon.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:
ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary
ATTEST:
ROLEN C. PAULINO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
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