OBSERVATION ON SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSIONS AT SESSION HALL, CITY HALL, BAGUIO CITY

A final requirement for: Practicum Law/ Municipal Corporation Law (5:30-7:30 Fri) Instructor: Atty. Cherry Dane Farinas

By: Royce Jaebel S. Bites LLB 2 University of Baguio

DATE: Oct. 7, 2011

COUNCILORS

DATE

NAME OF THE COUNCIL Hon. Tabanda

DISCUSSION/MOTION/PROPOSAL

REACTIONS

SUGGESSTIONS

June 27, 2011

Such kind of resolution is but just as an aid for the delegates of the city for any activity in different places, since they represent the city as a whole. This is to give more support to those who in any way lift the city in any field of competition nationwide and worldwide.

July 11, 2011

Hon. Datuin

Such kind of resolution is but just as an aid for the delegates of the city for any activity in different places, since they represent the city as a whole. This is to give more support to those who in any way lift the city in any field of competition nationwide and worldwide. Resolution to submit the bid This is an idealistic of the City of Baguio to the resolution Philippine Sports Commission because the and to the Philippine Olympic athletic bowl Committee to host the is now at an Philippine National Games in issue. 2012. Nevertheless, so long as such issue would be resolved, then

The expenses incurred by the team should be properly audited by the local government in order to determine the exact amount to be released for them

EXPECTATION TO THE ORDINANCE/ RESOLUTION PASSED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION The Local School Board would be releasing the fund promptly.

This should be discussed first by the members of the council together with the business establishments and sports organizations/c ommissions in the city.

The resolution would be first further discussed, as to the preparedness and issues involving the sports facilities of the city.

there could be no other reason for the conduct of such event in Baguio.

July 18, 2011

Hon. Tabanda

Hon. Tabanda asked the monthly rental of the stalls, when will the start of the occupancy of the lessees, the city services fees and the area of which is to be rented. There was no clear measurement on the area of the stalls. An inquiry was made for the decline of 33% in tourist arrival in the City of Baguio during the third quarter of the year, and other possible ways of that can be done in order to solve the problem. What are the solutions that can be done by the Tourism Department of Baguio.

The inquiry of Hon. Tabanda is for the benefit of the lessees on order to avoid confusion before the lease will take effect.

Specified or exact rental fee should be imposed, fairly with the measurement of the stalls to be rented by the vendors. Advertisement in the newspapers or through televisions should be given focus about why Baguio should be visited from time to time. The resolution passed by the Barangay Council should be amended.

July 25,2011

Hon. Rondez

August 8, 2011

Hon. Rondez

The invited guest told the city council that the news regarding its decrease is not true because statistic documents were shown by the invited guest. Robert Medina, the Punong Hon. Rondezs Barangay of Pacdal, was advise should invited to attend the city be given well session to shed light on the thought-out in matters regarding the use of order to avoid the barangay covered court to wasting time display and sell their and focus on livelihood products from what should be Monday to Saturday. done first. Furthermore, the resolution

This ordinance should be fairly discuss and pass for the benefit of the vendors and should be given with utmost priority. Hoping that no more issues should be raise regarding the decrease in the tourist arrival.

This should serve as an example to the other Barangays that resolutions passed should be check thoroughly.

August 15, 2011

Hon. Bilog

made by the barangay council was vague and confusing. Ordinance prohibiting any person, owner, operator, administrator, manager or person in charge of operation of restaurants, eateries and other similar establishments to allow 18 years old to stay, loiter or be seated at designated smoking areas within the subject establishments providing penalties for violation thereof and for other purposes.

Ordinance prohibiting any person, owner, operator, administrator, manager or person in charge of operation of restaurants, eateries and other similar establishments to allow 18 years old to stay, loiter or be seated at designated smoking areas within the subject establishments providing penalties for violation thereof and for other purposes.

City council should see the practical applicability of this proposed ordinance, whether it would be prejudicial to the interest of the establishments enumerated thereof. We already have ordinances related to this where the owners, managers, or operators are mandated to even post on their walls or to any visible places within their vicinity to prohibit minors during school days to standby thereat. The scheme should be first

This proposed ordinance would not be vetoed by the City Mayor. We already have a lot of similar ordinances which are in nature same but are not effectively or even not implemented; and may have a tendency of conflicting with each other.

August 22, 2011

Hon. Tabanda

The proposed ordinance concerning the adoption and

The recommendation

It should be fairly

designation of separate loading and unloading areas for taxis and private vehicles along Session Road; designation of traffic schemes in certain provisions of roads and streets; and reducing the existing pedestrian crossing along the stretch of Session Road from six (6) to three (3), Hon. Tabanda proposed on removal of pedestrian lane at Mcdo Session to PNB and retains the same at Pines Arcade to Mercury Drug Store (Lower Session Road). She also made a proposal regarding Mabini and Assumption road as an Entry and Exit road. A resolution calling for an investigation of the damaged retaining wall at the Irisan Dumpsite controlled dump facility.

made by the City Council is significant for the flow of traffic to be in order. Such decrease on the pedestrian lane would cause a lower rate of pollution as discussed by the guests invited.

tried or have a study for the adoption that shall be taken by the pedestrian and how will the authorized officials make such changes in consonance to public safety and welfare.

implemented not only on the transportation sector but also for the benefit of the Senior citizens.

Septembe r 19, 2011

Hon. Fred Bagbagen

The resolution is well presented and of urgency. Knowing for a fact that the Irisan dumpsite had been the culprit of the dilemma being faced by the City Government.

Questions already raised shouldnt be repeated anymore, so that other questions related to the matter may be given the time to be clarified.

Extensive investigation must be conducted by the City Government to know who and what is the cause of such incident.

GUEST

DATE June 27, 2011

NAME OF THE GUEST Simeon Hora (A resident and applicant of a land located in Barangay Leonilla Hill, Baguio City)

TOPIC 1st Indorsement dated 27 May 2011 of Hon. Isabelo B. Cosalan Jr. forwarding for proper committee referral preferably to the Committee on Laws the letter dated 26 May 2011 of Atty. Dennis Ernesto G. Ruiz, Attorney IV, City Legal Office, Baguio City, regarding the letter-opposition of the residents through Atty. Eric

REACTION It was found out during the discussion that Mr. Hora did not comply with all the conditions laid by the Committee on Urban Planning, Lands and Housing.

SUGGESTIONS The city council should make a special body in investigating and surveying special cases like this in order to avoid wasting efforts and time in discussing issues like this.

July 11, 2011

Mr. Elmer Corpuz (Sourcing Manager, Sitel Philippines Corporation SITEL)

Santos to the application of Mr. Simeon Hora over a road lot located at Leonila Hill, West Bayan Park Barangay, Baguio City and praying that the City Council consider the withdrawal of the conditions given to the applicant during the City Council Session dated 05 April 2011 and outright deny Mr. Horas application on the road lot. The guest was invited and has been requested to answer the inquiries on the matters relative to the proposed resolution, and to give explicit details on the repainting works of the waiting sheds in the City of Baguio.

It is probably true that the recommendation of the respectful Honorable involving with the strict compliance of the terms and condition provided in the Memorandum of Agreement is justifiable. However, in connection with the proposed repainting works of the waiting sheds and encourage the SITEL company to alter the color of the company logo from red to gray, and modify the painted letters into a smaller font size is excessively

Right procedure and motions must be observed and must be raised, so that after the discussion of the facts, they should come up with solutions that will serve their intention to all their questions,

The discussion during the regular session was focused on the mechanics of separating Baguio City Electric System from BENECO and its advantages and benefit, as well as the obstacles in connection of its separation, which was questioned by Hon. Rondez. July 25, Ms. Cordelia Ms. Lacsamana has 2011 Lacsamana been requested to (City attend the regular Environmental and session to answer Parks Management the inquiries of Officer) the Board of Council and to provide a detailedinformation on the Environmental Recycling System operations particularly on the proper allocation of funds to cover services of solid waste management. August 8, Mr. Robert Medina Mr. Medina has been 2011 (The Punong demanded to answer Barangay of or clarify some Pacdal) matters relative to

July 18, 2011

Mr. Martin Manodon (Duly authorized representative of NASECORE)

burdensome or too costly to the company. Those issues raised by Hon. Rondez during the discussion may somehow essential, but the Board of Council need not necessarily be fixated on such kind of matters (such as the distinctions, steps, procedures, and the like).

I agree with the inquiries of the council in order to shed light on the matters.

The queries pointed out by the Board of Council is permissible, and the problem necessarily needs to exposed in a comprehensive evaluation particularly on the matters relative to the operation of Environmental Recycling System including the accurate allocation of funds to cover services of solid waste management.

Garbage is the biggest dilemma of the city of Baguio, funds should be allocated for their right purpose and not for other matters. The city council should look deeply into this in order to monitor its allocations.

The recommendation of Hon. Rondez to amend the resolution first before obtaining its approval

The barangay officials and the residents should first deliberate the resolution being

the Barangay Resolution of Pacdal entitled, A resolution requesting the Honorable Members of the City Council to approve the use of Pacdal covered court, to display or sell all Pacdal livelihood products from Monday to Saturday.

is unjustifiable, whereas, the proposed changes (the use of Pacdal covered court to display or sell all Pacdal livelihood product will be held only during Sundays) would be repressive for the individuals who are involved with the livelihood.

endorsed by the barangay. Suggestions and the approval of the residents should be gathered first before presenting such resolution to the City Council. Further, there was already a similar resolution being granted by the City Council.

August 15, 2011 August

Whereas, such Barangay resolution has been entreated for its amendment, that the use of Pacdal covered court to display or sell all Pacdal livelihood product will be held only on Sundays and not on Monday to Saturday, in order not to prejudice other activities and program which the covered court maybe intended to be used for such occasions. (NO GUEST WERE INVITED) P/Supt. James The discussion on Based from the The proposed

22, 2011

Allan llarde Logan

the consolidated proposed ordinance, particularly on the reduction of the existing pedestrian crossing along the stretch of Session Road from six (6) to three (3) has been subject for clarification on its details.

September Mr. Tabin 19, 2011 (Accountant and Representative of Local Finance Committee)

Allocation and use of the calamity fund of the City Government.

presentation of the proposed ordinance the advantages and disadvantages on the reduction of the existing pedestrian lanes along the stretch of Session Road are well established by the invited guest. The advocacy of the respectful Honorable vis--vis the proposed city regulation is well permissible. However, miscalculations on the motion and recommendation are still ambiguous and unsettled. Mr. Tabin had not presented documents that can show the funds being questioned, thus, he had accurately and comprehensively answered the questions being asked by the City Council.

consolidation of the pedestrian crossing should be first introduced to the public, for them to be able to state their suggestions regarding the matter. The public is the one affected regarding the consolidation. The proposed consolidation should be first tested for a period of time for the City Government to see what are the advantages and disadvantages it. Representatives and invited guests must be prepared. They should be able to show documents to prove that their statements are true. In this case, they are talking about almost 90 million Php, documents should be shown by the Local Finance Committee.