ORDINANCE NO. 286
                                                                                    September 20, 2001
     AN ORDINANCE  ESTABLISHING VENDORS PLAZA AND JEEPNEY TERMINAL AT THE RECLAMATION AREA. WHEREAS, vending outside the markets has been a major concern of the city, it being illegal and the cause of traffic congestion and the narrowing of sidewalks reserved for pedestrians;
WHEREAS, the conversion of some of city streets for jeepney terminals has also greatly contributed to the traffic congestion problem of the City;
WHEREAS, among the causes of this recurring problems are: a) the number of vendors is steadily increasing while venue for their market does not. b) the city has not provided jeepney drivers with a terminal where they could load or unload passengers;
WHEREAS, to address these concerns, the city has built structures to accommodate a number of vendors and a terminal for jeepneys on the city owned lot, with an area of 8,324 sq. m. at the Reclamation area;
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City in session assembled, that:
Section 1. Title. This ordinance shall be called as, “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VENDORS PLAZA AND JEEPNEY TERMINAL AT THE RECLAMATION AREA.”
Section 2. Short name of the market and jeepney terminal. The short name of the market and jeepney terminal shall be known as the Vendors Plaza.
Section 3. Coverage. This ordinance shall exclusively govern the establishment, administration and operation of the Vendors Plaza and Jeepney Terminal established at the Reclamation Area.
Section 4. Rates. The following shall be the rates for the Vendors Plaza Market and Jeepney terminal, including Restroom maintenance fee:
                  4.1 Rates for Vendors Plaza Market

4.2 Terminal Fees shall be charged, as follows:

4.3 As an adjustment period, awardees shall be charged only fifty percent (50%) of the regular market rental and terminal fees for the first six (6) months. On the seventh (7^th) month, all regular market rentals and terminal fees provided in this ordinance shall be imposed.
Section 5. Awards. Awards shall be granted in accordance with the procedures provided in the Market Code of 1996, however said awards shall be subject to review and renewal every two (2) years.
Section 6. Supervision and Control. In accordance with Section 5 of the Market Code of Bacolod City, the City Administrator shall exercise direct and immediate supervision, administration and control over government owned and operated public markets and the personnel thereof, including those whose duties concern the maintenance, upkeep, peace and order of the market premises, except collectors in accordance with laws, local ordinances and other rules and regulations pertinent thereto. This provision is expanded to include the operation and management of the Vendors Plaza with Jeepney terminal.
6.1 Creation of Positions, including Salary Grades for the positions of Personnel in the Vendors Plaza. The following positions of personnel in the Vendors Plaza shall be created, with corresponding salary grades for full operation of the Vendors Plaza:  

Section 7. Functions. Hereunder is the function of various personnel in the Vendors Plaza, to wit:
7.1 Market Supervisor II
a)    Executes and implements directives and policies emanating from the Market Supervisors III and IV as promulgated by the
       City Administrator, pertaining to the operations and maintenance of the Vendors Plaza. As such he or she must see to it
       that sanitation, cleanliness, order and good conduct are maintained inside the market and jeepney terminal including and
       all areas in the Vendors Plaza or its immediate environs;
b)    Sees to it that all stall holders in the market at the Vendors Plaza must be provided with the corresponding official receipts
       and prescribed cash tickets, respectively, for the stalls and/or spaces occupied by them;
c)    Sees to it that jeeps parked at the Terminal have secured the appropriate tickets or corresponding receipts;
d)    Prepares weekly statistical data on prevailing prices of goods in the Vendors Plaza, including at the nearby business areas
       for the information of the City Administrator;
e)    Prepares weekly report relative to the operation/activities of the Jeepney Terminal, and submit the same to the City
       Administrator;
f)     Supervises and evaluates activities and performance of all Vendors Plaza subordinates personnel, except market collectors
       or personnel involved in the collection/revenue function. He or she shall likewise investigate complaints affecting the
       performance and functions of his/her subordinates; and
g)    Perform such other functions and duties that may be assigned by the Market Supervisor III or IV and/or the City
       Administrator.
7.2 Market Inspector II
a)    Inspects cash/official receipts or tickets issued to the stall holders/vendors or the drivers/operators of jeepneys parked at
       the jeepney terminal;
b)    Inspects the sanitary condition and upkeep of the markets and terminal facilities, and determine whether sanitary rules and
       regulations of the market are complied with;
c)    Reports to the City Administrator or his/her duly authorized representative any deficiencies found during such inspection;
       and
d)    Shall report daily to the City Administrator or his duly authorized representative for his/her instruction or his/her assigned
       work and submission of reports.
7.3 Utility Foreman
a)    Reports to the Market Supervisor II;
b)    Supervises/oversees the work and needs of utility workers, whether regular or casual assigned in the Vendors Plaza;
c)    Takes charge of utility workers by seeing to their needs and attending to their complaints;
d)    Relays instructions of the Market Supervisor II; and
e)    Inspects the work of Utility Worker and checks whether they work accordingly.
7.4 Plumber II
a)   Maintains, repairs and inspects or checks all water line connections in the Vendors Plaza and in all other public markets in
      the city which the Market Supervisors III and IV and the City Administrator may be assigned;
b)   Monitors and immediate repairs of water leakage in the Vendors Plaza and other markets in the city. And reports illegal
      connection to the Market authorities; and
c)   Assists in the flushing of Vendors Plaza market section and terminal by providing adequate water supply.
7.5 Security Guard II
a)   Provides physical security services at Vendors Plaza premises;
b)   Distributes and collects pass cards of personnel;
c)   Logs persons and vehicles entering the office of the Vendors Plaza;
d)   Assists to control traffic;
e)   Escorts VIPs to proper destination;
f)    Reports to proper authorities unusual happenings at the Vendors Plaza;
g)   Maintains order within the immediate vicinity;
h)   Assists in fire-fighting; and
i)    Performs such other functions as maybe assigned/ or required by the supervisor.
7.6 Electrician I
a)   Installs, maintains and repairs of electrical lines or motors and wiring systems of Vendors Plaza; and
b)   Installs, maintains and repairs of lightings and powerlines of Vendors Plaza.
7.7 Billing Clerk II
a)   Maintains for the City Administrator’s files, records to show the cash items received everyday, the names of payees, and
      other official receipt numbers.
b)   Maintains the individual ledgers of the market lessees and provides them with monthly billing statements.
c)   Keeps working area neat, and regularly checks the security of the area, and reports to proper authority when the need
      arises.
d)   Such other responsibilities as the City Administrator may assign.
7.8 Utility Worker I
a)   Daily clean/sweep Vendors Plaza market and Jeepney Terminal;
b)   Hauling and dumping of garbage the Vendors Plaza;
c)   Disposes garbage at Vendors Plaza dumpsite; and
d)   Assists plumber in weekly flushing of the Vendors Plaza, including all Markets and Terminal floors and all areas in the
      Vendors Plaza.
Section 8. Miscellaneous Provision. For purposes of penalizing acts of omissions not provided in this Ordinance, the present Market Code of Bacolod City will prevail. Provisions of the Market Code which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance shall apply with respect to other matters, including restrictions, penalties, etc.
Section 9. Separability Clause. If any provision of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any competent Court, provision hereof which is not affected, thereby shall continue to be full force and effect.
Section 11.  Effectivity Clause. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after publication in local newspapers of general circulation.
       CARRIED BY THE VOTE OF:
               Affirmative:
               Councilors:   Roberto M. Rojas, Jude Thaddeus A. Sayson, Ana Marie V. Palermo, Celia Matea R. Flor, Jose H. Gabuat, Lyndon P. Caña, Elmer T. Sy, Bobbie S. Lucasan, Greg G. Gasataya, Reynold I. Iledan, Sonya M. Verdeflor, Pepito T. Malapitan, Christine Angelie M. Espinosa.
 Negative: None
 Author:   Councilor Celia Matea R. Flor
 Absent:   None
 Passed:    September 20, 2001 (12^th Regular Session)
 Comments:   Passed.
                       Floor Leader Archie S. Baribar was out of the Session Hall when this ordinance was passed.
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                                                                                                (Sgd.) RAMIRO L. GARCIA, JR.
                                                                                                             Vice Mayor
                                                                                                         Presiding Officer
    ATTESTED:
                           ATTY. NILO T. ALEJANDRINO
                            Secretary to the Sanggunian
APPROVED: Sept. 24, 2001                                                       (Sgd.) LUZVIMINDA S. VALDEZ
                                                                                                              City Mayor