2004minutes, september 28.doc

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 AT THE CITY HALL.

Present:

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza- - - - - - -Acting City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - 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 - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe- - - - - - - SK Federation President

Absent:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino- - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Call to Order

On motion of Councilor Aquino, the body appointed Councilor Noel Y. Atienza as Temporary Presiding Officer for today’s Regular Session.

Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan moved for the suspension of Section 9 of the Internal Rules which states that the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s regular session is every Wednesday and further moved that today’s session be considered as regular session in lieu of tomorrow’s session. Seconded by Councilor Aquino, the motion was carried.

The Temporary Presiding Officer Noel Y. Atienza, called the session to order at 2:20 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With all members and the Temporary Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

None.

Communications and Referrals of Business

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-42 – A Resolution Enjoining Everyone To Support The National Celebration Of The Elderly Week From October 1-7, 2004 With The Theme “Nakatatanda – Haligi At Yaman Ng Kulturang Pilipino.” Sponsored By Councilor Angelina B. Andrada

2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-43 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into A Deed Of Donation With The Boys Town And Girls Home Management Regarding The Installation/Fabrication Of Aluminum Screen Door And Windows, Ma. Clara Building, Boystown Compound, Barangay New Cabalan In The Amount Of PhP32,447.25. Sponsored By Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo

Communications Read:

1. Copy of the Invitation for 2004 City Fiesta Sportsfest Inter Department Volley Ball And Badminton Tournament. Opening Ceremony will be on October 4, 2004, 4:00 P.M. at Rizal Triangle Multi-Purpose Center. (Referred to the body as a Whole)

2. Copy of Counter-Affidavit submitted by Brgy. Capt. Danilo S. Fernandez regarding Administrative Case for Grave Abuse of Authority and Misconduct filed at Sangguniang Panlungsod. (Referred to the body as a Whole)

3. Copy of Additional Evidences submitted by Kagawads Santigao Columbrites, Antonio Arcenal, Reynaldo Gingco and Ernanie Famanila all from Brgy. New Cabalan. (Referred to the body as a Whole)

4. Copy of the Complaint against Olongapo Tipo Transportation Service Cooperative, Inc. headed by Mr. Benjamin Dekit, Purok 6, New Cabalan, Olongapo City filed by Concerned Public Riding Community of New Cabalan addressed to Ms. Veronica O. Lasaten, Regional Director, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Region III, San Fernando City, Pampanga. (Referred to Councilor Cajudo)

5. Copy of letters from Dr. Julie Reyes, PUD, to wit:

a. Letter to Mr. Roland S. Quilala, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, National Power Corporation, Diliman, Quezon City requesting for reconsideration and proposed a new payment arrangement for the balance of the city’s July 2004 Power Bill in the amount of P6,597,770.00 as follows: (Referred to Councilor Aquino)

September 22 P2,000,000.00
24 2,000,000.00
28 2,597,770.00
TOTAL P6,597,770.00

The city was not able to fulfill its previous commitment in August 24, 2004 letter because Olongapo City has been badly affected by the recent typhoons and the collections the city are expecting did not materialized according to Dr. Reyes.

b. Letter to Roland Quilala, Senior Vice President, NAPOCOR referring to the NPC bill of PUD for the period July 26 to August 25, 2004 in the amount of P35,715,246.80 due and payable on September 24, 2004. The city cannot pay the said amount on the due date because of a serious cash flow problem worsen by the recent typhoons that affected the city very badly. (Referred to Councilor Aquino)

Oct. 4 P2,000,000.00
8 8,000,000.00
14 4,000,000.00
18 4,000,000.00
20 3,000.000.00
26 1,500,000.00
28 3,000,000.00

Nov. 2 2,000,000.00
5 3,000,000.00
9 4,918,822.95
TOTAL P35,715,246.80

The 16% penalty per annum on the unpaid balance will be added in the city’s payment.

c. Letter to Mr. Fernando S. Abesamis, Asst. Vice President, National Transmission Corporation, North Luzon Operations & Maintenance, San Fernando City, La Union referring to the bill of the PUD for the period July 26 to August 25, 2004 from the National Transmission Corporation in the amount of P10,332,577.43 which is due and payable on September 24, 2004. The city cannot pay the said amount in full on the said due date because of the cash flow problem the city is experiencing at present. Olongapo City has been badly affected by the recent typhoons so that the much needed collection from the consumers did not materialize.

Dr. Reyes is hereby requesting that PUD be allowed to settle the city’s account under the following payment arrangement schedule: (Referred to Councilor Aquino)

September 24 P2,000,000.00
30 2,000,000.00

October 6 2,000,000.00
12 4,332,577.43

TOTAL P10,332,577.43

6. Copy of draft resolution creating the Telecommunications Information Technology Board sponsored by Councilor Piano. (Referred to the body as a Whole)

Committee Reports

Councilor Marzan gave the background of the Children’s Month Celebration this year. Usually the said event is headed by the DSWD together with non-government and other private organizations. This year, the Council for the Protection of Children and the Department of Education submitted their recommendations and activities for the month -long celebration. For this, the Councilor moved for the adoption of a Resolution enjoining all sectors in Olongapo City to support the Children’s Month, to properly document the City’s stand on children’s welfare and development.

Calendar of Business

Second Reading:

A. On successive motions of the respective sponsors, the body deferred action one after the other the items on second reading, to wit:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-23 – A Resolution Granting Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) Authority To Construct, Install And Operate A Cellsite Station In The Property Of Juliet Reyes, Located At Block 1, Upper Federico, Gordon Heights, Olongapo City. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-29 – A Resolution Requesting The Honorable Congresswoman Milagros H. Magsaysay To Intercede For The City Of Olongapo The Release Of The Rightful Shares Of Olongapo City From CYs 1994-1998 Tax Collected Pursuant To Republic Act No. 7227 Otherwise Known As The “Bases Conversion And Development Act Of 1992.” Sponsored by Councilor Noel Y. Atienza.

3. Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-33 – A Resolution Setting Aside The Unexpended Balance Of The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Fund Every Year As Part Of The Succeeding Year’s Sk Annual Budget. Sponsored By Councilor Robine Rose C. Buenafe

4. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-10 – An Ordinance Seeking To Regulate Smoking In Public Places Including Public Conveyances And Providing Penalties Thereto In Accordance With The Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Republic Act 9211 Or “The Tobacco Regulatory Act Of 2003”. Sponsored By Councilor Angelina B. Andrada

5. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-11 – An Ordinance Approving The Proposed Entrance Fees At The Olongapo City Museum. Sponsored By Councilors Teodoro D. Del Rosario, Gina G. Perez And Edwin J. Piano.

6. Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-37 – A Resolution Adopting Republic Act 8980 Otherwise Known As “The Early Childhood Care And Development Act” For Full Implementation In The City Of Olongapo. Sponsored by Marey Beth D. Marzan.

7. Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-39 – A Resolution Adopting The Decision Dated September 21, 2004 Of The Committee On Laws, Complaints Investigation & Human Rights Protection Recommending That Barangay Resolution 016, Series of 2004 Be Declared Null And Void And Further Recommending That Barangay Captain Rolando Apalit Be Suspended From The Performance Of His Official Function As Barangay Captain Of Barangay Asinan, Olongapo City For A Period Of Two (2) Months From Receipt Thereof. Sponsored by Councilor Noel Y. Atienza.

8. Draft Ordinance No. 2004-O-15 – An Ordinance Providing For Guidelines In The Celebration Of Children’s Month In Olongapo City. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan.
B. 9. On motion of Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan, the body approved on second and final readings Draft Resolution No. 2004-R-38 – A Resolution Enjoining All Sectors In Olongapo City To Support The Children’s Month This October 2004 And Every Year Thereafter.

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-42 – A Resolution Enjoining Everyone To Support The National Celebration Of The Elderly Week From October 1-7, 2004 With The Theme “Nakatatanda – Haligi At Yaman Ng Kulturang Pilipino.” Sponsored By Councilor Angelina B. Andrada

2. Draft Resolution No. 2004 – R-43 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into A Deed Of Donation With The Boys Town And Girls Home Management Regarding The Installation/Fabrication Of Aluminum Screen Door And Windows, Ma. Clara Building, Boystown Compound, Barangay New Cabalan In The Amount Of PhP32,447.25. Sponsored By Councilor Cynthia G. Cajudo

B. The body discussed items for possible amendment to the Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City such as urgency of the measure, signature of each councilor in some resolutions which will not in anyway prejudice public interest among others.

The Chairman requested the Councilors to submit their proposed amendments for further study. However, the said rules could only be amended after six months and upon the majority vote.

Adjournment

There being no further business to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 2:40 in the afternoon.


I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE
CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:


ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary

ATTEST:


NOEL Y. ATIENZA
Acting City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer