Republic of the CITY OF SANTA ROSA Province of OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 17TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF CITY OF SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION HALL, CITY OF SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA.

Presents: 1. Hon. ARNOLD B. ARCILLAS - City Vice-Mayor, Presiding Officer 2. Hon. ROY M. GONZALES - SP Member 3. Hon. INA CLARIZA B. CARTAGENA - SP Member 4. Hon. SONIA U. ALGABRE - SP Member 5. Hon. MARIEL C. CENDANA - SP Member 6. Hon. JOSE JOEL L. AALA - SP Member 7. Hon. WILFREDO A. CASTRO - SP Member 8. Hon. ANTONIO M. TUZON, Jr. - SP Member 9. Hon. ARTURO M. TIONGCO - SP Member 10.Hon. ERIC T. PUZON - SP Member 11.Hon. ALDRIN M. LUMAGUE - SP Member, ABC President 12.Hon. DOMEL JENSON IAN M. BARAIRO - SP Member, SK Federation President

Absent:

1. Hon. RODRIGO B. MALAPITAN - SP Member

On motion presented by Councilor Roy M. Gonzales, and duly seconded by All Councilors, approved the City Ordinance on third and final reading.

ORDINANCE NO 2122 Series of 2019

Authored by Colin. ROY M. GONZALES

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE OLD POBLACION IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AS "THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA HERITAGE SQUARE' PRESCRIBING ITS USE AND CONSERVATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the City Government of Santa Rosa aims to protect, preserve, conserve and promote the nation's cultural heritage, its property and histories, and the ethnicity of local communities;

WHEREAS, there are a number of historical structures and sites still existing within the old Poblacion of the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna City;

WHEREAS, there is an inherent need to preserve and rebuild the remaining historical structures and sites within the old poblacion for the future generations of Rosenians;

WHEREAS, in order to preserve the historical core of City of Santa Rosa and to honor the memory of the numerous personage of the City, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of City of Santa Rosa, Laguna hereby

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declares the Old Polacion of the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna as the "City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square" and hereby declares the following; WHEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Roy M. Gonzales, duly seconded by All Councilors, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of City of Santa Rosa, Laguna resolves, as it is hereby resolved, to enact an Ordinance: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2022, SERIES OF 2019 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE OLD POBLACION IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AS "THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA HERITAGE SQUARE, PRESCRIBING ITS USE AND CONSERVATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES".

BE IT ORDAINED by the Sanggunian Panlungsod of City of Santa Rosa, Laguna in regular session assembled that: "

ARTICLE I TITLE

SECTION 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as "The City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square Ordinance" ARTICLE II POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. The City Government of Santa Rosa aims to create a balanced atmosphere where the historic past coexists in harmony with modern society. It shall approach the problem of conservation in an integrated and holistic manner, cutting across all relevant disciplines and technologies.

The City of Santa Rosa, understands that conscious effort to protect these structures will further enhance its potential as a City; and in enacting this Ordinance, understands that such a move will increase the City's tourism potential and it will preserve its historical and cultural heritage.

ARTICLE III DEFINITION OF TERMS

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms For the Purpose of this Ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (a) Building and Structures- should be taken as similar term and refer to vertical coinstriction either for human habitation or for residential or commercial puposes.

(b) Conservation - shall refer to all the processes and measures of maintaining the cultural significance of a cultural property including, but not limited to, preservation, restoration, reconstruction, protection, adaptation or any combination thereof.

(c) Cultural Heritage - shall refer to the totality of cultural property preserved and developed through time and passed on to posterity.

(d) Heritage Houses-are houses of significant cultural, historical, social, architectural, and artistic value. Because of their significance, they are considered national treasures for the present and future generations. Heritage houses may be houses of ethnic/indigenous tradition, and of the Spanish colonial, American colonial, Post-war periods and/or mixed historical styles

(e) History- shall refer to a written record of past events relating to Philippine history. (f) Old Poblacion - Poblacion or poblacion (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; Tagalog pronunciation: [pobla on]) is the common term used for the central, downtown, old town or central business district of the City of Santa Rosa, which takes up the area of Kanluran and Barangay Kanluran.

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(g) Restoration - shall refer to the action taken or the technical intervention to correct deterioration and alterations.

ARTICLE IV NATURE AND PURPOSES

SECTION 4. The Nature and Purpose of Declaring the City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square. The City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square espouses the following objectives:

(a) To promote the preservation and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage and resources of City of Santa Rosa, Laguna City for the appreciation of its history and culture.

(b) To raise the awareness and level of appreciation of Filipinos in general and Rosenians in particular of the history of City of Santa Rosa, Laguna and its significance in the history of the Republic of the Philippines, and the various local personages who have contributed to the history of the City and the Republic of the Philippines

(c) To develop tourism and business along the lines of conserving the socio-cultural heritage, preserving the envirolment and sustaining development; and

(d) To contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life of all the inhabitants of City of Santa Rosa, Laguna.

ARTICLE V BOUNDERIES DEFINING THE HERITAGE SQUARE

SECTION 5. - The Boundaries Defining the City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square is the area covering what is known as the o/d poblacion of the City of Santa Rosa and shall now be known as the City of Santa Rosa, Heritage Square, more particularly defined as follows:

a. Starting from the corner of F. Gomez Street and P.Gomez Street in Barangay Malusak, proceeding Westward along F. Gomez Street to turn South at P. Arambulo Street in Barangay Kanluran to the corner of G. B. Zavalla Street; From thence, it shall proceed eastward along G. B. Zavalla Street, crossing Rizal Boulevard again going back to P. Gomez in Barangay Malusak. Rizal Boulevard from the Santa Rosa Arch southwards to the section fronting the old Isabel Lijauco - Mariano Delfino and Emilio Lijauco-Jose Zavalla (now ALSCO) houses; this site encompasses Rizal Blvd., from the foot of Santa Rosa Bridge to the corner of G.B. Zavalla St.; and F. Gomez St., from the corner of Arionuevo St. to the corner of P. Gomez St.; b. All houses and structures fronting these abovementioned routes, including but not limited to the Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa de Lima Parish Church, City Museum, First Old Church in Poblacion, Zavalla Old House, two other old houses and the City of Santa Rosa Arch and Hacienda as well as the Offices-Government District which includes the Gusaling Batasan, and Tourism Dept., Old City Hall

ARTICLE VI IMPLEMENTING OFFICE

SECTION 6. City of Santa Rosa Heritage Council (CSRHC). This body is hereby created to be known as "City of Santa Rosa Heritage Council" to be organized within 30 days from approval of this ordinance and to be composed of the following person appointed by the City Mayor. The Council shall be composed of the following: (a) SP Chairman, Committee on Tourism, as chairman, unless the City Mayor designates another person from the body to act as chairman;

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(b) Representative from the Sangguniang Panlungsod as designated by the City Vice-Mayor, as Vice Chairman;

(c) City Administrator, as member;

(d) City Planning and Development Coordinator, as member;

(e) City Treasurer, as member;

(f) City Legal Officer, as member;

(g) Head of the City Tourism Office, as member;

(h) City Engineer, as member;

(i) Office of the City Building Official, as member;

(j) City Schools Division Superintendent, as member;

(k) A representative from a Non Governmetal Organization engage in the promotion of the socio- cultural well-being of the people through the preservation and protection of its cultural heritage and advancement of its creative expressions in the City of Santa Rosa.

SECTION 7. Power and Function. The City of Santa Rosa Heritage Council (CSRHC) is hereby designated as the governing body of the City of Santa Rosa, Heritage Square with the following powers and functions: (a) To initiate, plan, undertake, and supervise the restoration, upkeep and maintenance of public places or areas, streets, and other local government properties in the City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square;

(b) To adopt, issue, promulgate and implement regulations pertaining to building height, dimensions, architectural style and designs, commercial signages, and other specifications of the building construction to be undertaken in the area;

(c) To recommend traffic, street usage, and other related matters within the area;

(d) To serve as an advisory council to the Sangguniang Panlungsod on conservation and preservation matters within City of Santa Rosa, Laguna;

(e) Monitor the conservation, upkeep and maintenance of historical buildings, public areas, open spaces, streets, creeks and rivers found within the Heritage Square and recommend appropriate actions to be taken thereof;

(f) Exercise all powers necessary or incidental to conservation objectives including the power to review and recommend the approval or disapproval of construction projects within the Heritage Square;

(g) Assist in the implementation of Republic Act No. 10066 and other National and Local Laws relative to Heritage Preservation and

(h) Other functions as may be provided by law.

SECTION 8. Authority to make Technical Guidelines, Implementing Rules and Regulations, Authority is hereby given to the CSRHC to formulate technical guidelines, implementing rules and regulations in accordance with this ordinance.

SECTION 9. CSRHC Certificate of Approval. (a) All exteriors of structures in the Heritage Square must follow the architecture prevalent during the Spanish and American colonial periods as determined by the CSRHC.

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(b) Existing Non-conforming Structures in the Heritage Square will be requested but not be compelled to renovate their exteriors.

(c) Existing Non-conforming Structures in the Heritage Square will however be compelled to follow the architecture prevalent during the Spanish and American colonial periods when they apply for a permit for construction, addition, repair, or renovation.

(d) No permit for construction, addition, repair, or renovation within the Heritage Square shall be issued until the CSRHC recommends the approval of the design of the exterior of the structure, and no structure at least fifty (50) years or age within the Heritage Square shall be granted a permit for demolition without the approval of the CSRHC

(e) No structure inside the Heritage Square, identified in this ordinance, shall be granted a permit for construction, addition, renovation or demolition without the recommending approval of the CSRHC.

ARTICLE VII CULTURAL PROPERTY INCENTIVES PROGRAM

SECTION 10. Tax Incentives. The City Government shall provide the appropriate real estate tax relief and exemptions for structures identified in this ordinance, as a form of incentive for the preservation of the City of Santa Rosa Heritage Square and the historical structures within it. The incentive shall take effect upon the approval of this ordinance and shall only be granted to property owners without any tax liability or delinquency with the City Government.

ARTICLE VIII FUNDING

SECTION 11. Sources of Fund. The funds for the implementation of this Ordinance may come from the 20% Local Development Fund of the City Government of Santa Rosa, Laguna.

ARTICLE VIX FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. All Local Executive Orders, Ordinances, Policies, and Regulations found inconsistent with this are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 13. Effectivity Clause. This ordinance shall take effect days, after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and posting of the same in bulletin boards at the entrance of the City Hall, and in at least two (2) conspicuous places in City of Santa Rosa, Laguna City.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE DULY ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD.

Attyia-AL JADO Secretary to the Sangguniang l anlungsod

ROY INA CLARIZA B. CARTAGENA SP Member

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SONI LGABRE ARIEL C. CENDANA ember SP Member

EL L. AALA WILFREDO R. CASTRO SP Me SP Member mr

TUZON, JR. TIONGCO ber ember

/ ERIC x pUZON ALDR N . LUMAGUE S Mem SP Member, ABC President

OME NSON IAN M. BARAIRO SP Member, SK Federation President

ATTESTED BY:

ARNOLD B. ARCILL City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

ED BY:

DANILO RAMON S. FERNAND City Mayor Date Signed: vnsi 94, Anici

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