Sangguniang Panlungsod General Santos City

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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MINUTES OF THE 63RDREGULAR SESSION OF THE 18TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD BUILDING, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 AT 9:20 A.M.

PRESENT:

Vice Mayor Shirlyn L. Bañas-Nograles PresidingOfficer Councilor Elizabeth B. Bagonoc Councilor Alberto D. Pacquiao Councilor Rosalita T. Nuñez (late) Councilor Jose Orlando R. Acharon Councilor Dominador S. Lagare, Jr. Councilor Shandee Theresa O. Llido-Pestaño Councilor Jose Edmar J. Yumang Councilor Vandyke B. Congson Councilor Lourdes F. Casabuena Councilor Ramon R. Melliza Councilor Brix T. Tan (Late)

ABSENT:

Councilor Franklin M. Gacal, Jr. (On Leave)

SECRETARIAL STAFF:

Atty. Rosendo A. Roque Secretary to the Sanggunian Ms. Lolita P. Pedro Board Secretary IV Ms. Joyce A. Coruña Stenographic Reporter IV Ms. Dalisay F. Ignacio Stenographic Reporter III Ms. Juliet A. Dela Torre -do- Ms. Lorelie B. Calubad -do- Ms. Mary Ann Margret L. Balofiños Local Legislative Staff Asst. III Ms. Glaiza N. Dequilla Project Development Officer I Ms. Judy Ann P. Jaranilla -do-

The invocation and the community singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the General Santos City Hymn were led by the General Santos City Performing Arts Choir Division. After thanking the choir, the chair acknowledged the presence of the delegation from Sorsogon headed by Councilor Larry Dioneda who are to do benchmarking on the codification of ordinances. Acknowledged also of their presence was the new jail warden, Jail Superintendent Peter Bongngat, Jr. and the new Bureau of Fire head, Sr. Insp. Reginald Legaste and some guests were likewise recognized. Thereafter, the chair called the session to order and the roll call followed. There being a quorum, the chair thereby ruled the session open for business.

F. READING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES : 63RD REGULAR SESSION

On separate motions of Councilor Bagonoc jointly seconded by Councilors Pacquiao, Acharon, Lagare, Pestaño and Casabuena, the reading of the minutes was dispensed with and eventually, it was approved without any correction.

MINUTES OF THE 63RD REGULAR SESSION – ADOPTED

G. PRIVILEGE HOUR:

1. Hon. Vandyke B. Congson

Under suspended rules, the visitors from the city council of Sorsogon were warmly welcomed by the honorable members.

The new jail warden, Jail Superintendent Peter Bongngat, Jr. was recognized and he narrated about his major accomplishments and previous assignments which bespeak of his competency and ability. Further he submitted proposals like the possible collection of fee from the issuances of certificate of detention and the passage of an ordinance prohibiting the smuggling of contrabands inside detention cells, jails, and reformatory centers and the like. More jail issues and matters were discussed and lastly, the chair informed him about the Recognizance Program that is in partnership with the BJMP.

Sr. Insp. Reginald Legaste, the new Bureau of Fire head in the city was likewise recognized. After apprising the body of his track record and awards that he received which he intends to duplicate here in the city, he informed that the City Fire Station should have a standby ambulance to cater all vehicular and rescue operations and disaster responses. An area ladder was also suggested to be purchased for high-rise building. Thereupon more issues and concerns to strengthen the capability of the fire station and its satellite of sub-stations were discussed and after which, the chair acting on the motion of Councilor Congson ruled for the resumption of the house rules.

At this juncture, Councilor Congson rendered his travel report in the cities of Madaluyong and Valenzuela in Metro Manila when they did some benchmarking on October 13-14, 2017, along with some officials and employees of the city. The city is currently contemplating to venture on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and it is taking initiative to conduct study on economic enterprises such as public market. The reporter presented in detail and with video clips what they had learned from the foregoing LGUs whose public markets are successfully operating and each LGU receives a 1 Million rent every month out of its market operation and still, its operation is partially controlled by the government.

The second topic of Councilor Congson’s report was about his travel in Seoul, South Korea, to attend a training program entitled “Sustainable Water Management Training Program” held on October 15-22, 2017. He discussed comprehensively what he had learned and through video clips it showed where they had toured, places and building complex which are not only famous for its architectural design but also of its latest use of technology. Further issues and relative matters were discussed and after which the chair ruled to proceed to the next item.

H. COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. Joint Committee Hearing on the Committee on Health and Sanitation, Committee on Laws, Rules and Review of Barangay Ordinances and Executive Orders&Committee on Gender Equality, Women, Family & Children’s Welfare and Population Management held on November 9, 2017. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ\HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG\HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO – REPORTERS)

2. Joint Committee Hearing on the Committee on Laws, Rules and Review of Barangay Ordinances and Executive Orders& Committee on Agriculture and Committee on Public Affairsheld on November 15, 2017. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG\HON. BRIX T. TAN\HON. LOURDES F. CASABUENA – REPORTERS)

3. Committee Hearing on the Committee on Laws, Rules and Review of Barangay Ordinances and Executive Ordersheld on November 10, 2017. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG– REPORTER)

4. Committee Hearing on the Committee on Cooperatives, Livelihood, People Empowerment and Participationheld on November 9, 2017. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR.– REPORTER)

ADDENDA: 5. Committee Hearing Conducted by the Committee onLaws, Rules &Review of Barangay Ordinances and Executive Orders held on November17, 2017. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG - Reporter)

ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS – ADOPTED

I. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS:

i.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:None ii.BUSINESS OF THE DAY: (a.) FIRST READING AND FOR REFERRAL TO PROPER COMMITTEE:

1. SPPR NO. 1718-01633. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 18, SERIES OF 2017, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF LIGAYA, THIS CITY, CERTIFYING THE 2

CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION HELD ON OCTOBER 25, 2017, RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS LOCATED AT PUROK 3, BARANGAY LIGAYA, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. RAMON R. MELLIZA - SPONSOR)

2. SPPR NO. 1718-01634. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 284, SERIES OF 2017, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF LAGAO, THIS CITY, CERTIFYING THE CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2017, RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED FOOD GRADE 120 TONS TUBE ICE PLANT AND 720 METRIC TONS CAPACITY AIR BLAST FREEZING AND COLD STORAGE WITH FACILITIES, LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY, PUROK 8, BARANGAY LAGAO, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. RAMON R. MELLIZA - SPONSOR)

REFERRED TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES

(b.) THIRD & FINAL READING:

1. SPPO NO. 1718-0201. - AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING THE REVISED GENERAL SANTOS CITY SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT. (HON. VANDYKE B. CONGSON- AUTHOR/JOINT SPONSORSHIP)

Mover - Councilor Congson Seconder - Councilors Bagonoc, Pacquiao, Acharon, Pestaño, Yumang, Casabuena, Tan

APPROVED ON 3RD & FINAL READING IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

2. SPPO NO. 1618-0065. – AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE DIVERSION ROAD FROM BARANGAY KATANGAWAN TO BARANGAY TAMBLERAS ALBERT MORROW BOULEVARD. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUŃEZ, HON. SHIRLYN L. BAÑAS-NOGRALES&HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO-AUTHORS; JOINT SPONSORSHIP)

Mover - Councilor Nuñez Seconder - Councilors Bagonoc, Pacquiao, Acharon, Pestaño, Casabuena

APPROVED ON 3RD & FINAL READING

3. SPPO NO. 1718-0176. – AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SIGNIFICANT WORK OUTPUTS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS AS PART OF THE GENSAN HISTORY CORNER PUBLICATION AND DEPOSITORY OF GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE CITY LIBRARY, PROVIDING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. SHIRLYN L. BAÑAS-NOGRALES – AUTHOR; HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC& HON. LOURDES F. CASABUENA – CO-AUTHORS/SPONSORS)

Mover - Councilor Pestaño Seconder - Councilors Bagonoc, Pacquiao, Acharon, Yumang,

APPROVED ON 3RD & FINAL READING

(c.) URGENT MATTERS:

1. SPPR NO. 1718-01635. - RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 2 OF BARANGAY LIGAYA, THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017, IN THE AMOUNT OF P498,319.88 TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON. FRANKLIN M. GACAL, JR. - SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Melliza Seconder - Councilors Bagonoc, Pacquiao, Acharon, Pestaño, Casabuena

2. SPPR NO. 1718-01636. - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE RONNEL C. RIVERA TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE IRINEO L. SANTIAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL OF METRO DADIANGAS IN REGARD TO THE WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG - SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Yumang Seconder - Councilors Bagonoc, Pacquiao, Acharon

3. SPPR NO. 1718-01637. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS WITH THE CITY OF NAGA, ALBAY. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR) 3

SUBJECT TO STYLE

4. SPPR NO. 1718-01638. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS WITH THE CITY OF MAKATI. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

5. SPPR NO. 1718-01639. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, PHILIPPINES WITH THE TOWN OF KATHERINE, NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

6. SPPR NO. 1718-01640. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, PHILIPPINES WITH KOBE CITY, OSAKA BAY, JAPAN. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

7. SPPR NO. 1718-01641. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, PHILIPPINES WITH THE PROVINCE OF MALUKU, INDONESIA. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

8. SPPR NO. 1718-01642. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, PHILIPPINES WITH BITUNG CITY, NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

9. SPPR NO. 1718-01643. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, PHILIPPINES WITH HADANO CITY, WEST- CENTRAL KANAGAWA PREFECTURE, JAPAN. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

10. SPPR NO. 1718-01644. - RESOLUTION RENEWING AND REVITALIZING THE EXISTING SISTER CITY TIES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS WITH THE CITY OF BACOLOD. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO - AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Pestaño Seconder - Councilors Bagonoc, Pacquiao, Acharon, Lagare, Casabuena

ITEMS NOS. 3-10 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

COUNCILOR BAGONOC – PRESIDING

(d.) SECOND READING:

NOTE: all items under second reading were separately moved and approved on 2nd reading and were reconsidered for 3rd and final reading under the Other Business, except No. 15.

1. SPPR NO. 1718-01281. – RESOLUTION ACCREDITING THE RAM GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD, INC. PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF BOOK I, TITLE ONE, CHAPTER 4 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG) MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-73 ISSUED ON AUGUST 4, 2010(HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – SPONSOR)