(Translation) Minutes of the 6 Meeting of the 5 Term Kwun Tong District Council (Full Council) Date: 1 November 2016 (Tuesday) T
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(Translation) Minutes of the 6th Meeting of the 5th Term Kwun Tong District Council (Full Council) Date: 1 November 2016 (Tuesday) Time: 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room, Kwun Tong District Office, Unit 05-07, 20/F Millennium City 6, 392 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Chairman Dr CHAN Chung-bun, Bunny, GBS, JP Vice-chairman Mr HUNG Kam-in, Kin Members Mr AU YEUNG Kwan-nok Mr KAN Ming-tung Mr BUX Sheik Anthony Mr LAI Shu-ho, Patrick, BBS, MH, JP Mr CHAN Chun-kit Mr LUI Tung-hai Mr CHAN Kok-wah, Ben, BBS, MH Mr MA Yat-chiu, Marco Mr CHAN Man-kin Mr MOK Kin-shing Mr CHAN Wah-yu, Nelson, MH, JP Mr NGAN Man-yu Mr CHAN Yiu-hung, Jimmy Mr OR Chong-shing, Wilson, MH Mr CHENG Keng-ieong Mrs POON YAM Wai-chun, Winnie, MH Mr CHENG Keung-fung Mr SO Koon-chung, Kevin Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang Ms SO Lai-chun, MH, JP Mr CHEUNG Pui-kong Mr TAM Siu-cheuk Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah Mr TANG Wing-chun Mr CHEUNG Yiu-pan Ms TSE Suk-chun Mr CHOY Chak-hung Mr WONG Chi-ken Ms FU Pik-chun Mr WONG Chun-ping Mr HO Kai-ming, Jonathan Mr YIP Hing-kwok, MH, JP Mr HSU Hoi-shan Mr YIU Pak-leung, Perry Ms KAM Kin Representatives of Government Departments/Organisations Mr LAW Sun-on, Gilford, JP District Officer (Kwun Tong) Ms CHAN Pik-ki, Eiphie Assistant District Officer (Kwun Tong)1 Mr MAK Shui-hei, Henry Assistant District Officer (Kwun Tong)2 Mr YUEN Yuk-kin District Commander (Sau Mau Ping), Hong Kong Police Force Mr Barry John SMITH District Commander (Kwun Tong), Hong Kong Police Force Mr YIU Hon-sang, Nicholas Police Community Relations Officer (Sau Mau Ping District), Hong Kong Police Force Mr LIU Kin-wai, Rick Senior Transport Officer/Kwun Tong, Transport Department Mr LUK Tsz-wai, Ian Chief Manager/Management (Kowloon East), Housing Department Mr CHAN Ping-wa, Edmund Senior Engineer/6 (Kowloon), Civil Engineering and Development Department Ms IP Siu-ming District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong), Social Welfare Department Mr KWOK Kam-chiu District Leisure Manager (Kwun Tong), Leisure and Cultural Services Department Mr LI Shu-pong District Environmental Hygiene Superintendent (Kwun Tong), Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Mr LING Kar-kan, JP Director of Planning Item II Ms NG Suk-kwan, Sandy Senior Town Planner/Kowloon 4, Planning Department Mr SO Yuet-sin, Joyce Senior Town Planner/Kowloon 5, Planning Department Mr NGAI Wing-chit, JP Deputy Postmaster General Item III Ms CHEE Han-yung, Kimmy General Manager (Planning and Development), Hongkong Post Ms LAI Pui-fong, Fonna Senior Executive Officer (Planning), Hongkong Post Mr CHUNG Ming-cheong Senior Architect, Architectural Services Department Mr AU Lap-tak Senior Project Manager, Architectural Services Department 2 Mr LAU Tin-hang, Peter Architect, Architectural Services Department Mr CHAN Ming-tai, Astley Project Manager, Architectural Services Department Mr MA Siu-cheung, Eric, JP Under Secretary for Development Item IV Mr FUNG Ying-lun, Allen Political Assistant to Secretary for Development Mr CHAU Siu-hei, Francis Principal Assistant Secretary (Works)2, Development Bureau Miss AU Wing-yan, Christine Principal Assistant Secretary (Harbour), Development Bureau Mr FUNG Tin-yin, Tim Assistant Secretary (Infrastructure Coordination)4, Development Bureau Mr LING Pak-ki, Ronald Assistant Secretary (Further Education)2, Education Bureau Mr YIP Chi-kwai, Tom District Planning Officer/Kowloon, Planning Department Mr CHUI Si-kay, Peter Chief Engineer/Kowloon 1(Kowloon), Civil Engineering and Development Department Mr LEUNG Yam-shing Acting Executive Director, Vocational Training Council Ms AU Kit-ying, Brenda Head of Energizing Kowloon East Office Item V Mr WONG Tak-choi, Frank Deputy Head of Energizing Kowloon East Office Ms LAI Man-foon, Vivian Senior Place Making Manager (Planning), Energizing Kowloon East Office Mr LI Ho-kin Senior Project Co-ordination Manager 1, Architectural Item X Services Department Mr LAU Tat-ying Senior Project Co-ordination Manager 2, Architectural Services Department Secretary Mr LEE Yin-bun, Philip Senior Executive Officer (District Council), Kwun Tong District Office In Attendance: Miss KAM Yuen-ching Senior Liaison Officer (1), Kwun Tong District Office 3 Miss LEUNG Yin-ping, Pammy Senior Liaison Officer (2), Kwun Tong District Office Ms SHIU Kit-chi, Kitty Senior Executive Officer (District Management), Kwun Tong District Office Mr KO Choar-que, Keith Executive Officer I (District Council), Kwun Tong District Office Absent: Mr LAI Shu-ho, Patrick, BBS, MH, JP Mr YIP Hing-kwok, MH, JP The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting. Item I – Confirmation of Minutes of Last Meeting 2. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. (Mr LUI Tung-hai joined the meeting at 2:45 p.m. Mr CHOY Chak-hung joined the meeting at 2:50 p.m. Mr CHAN Man-kin joined the meeting at 3:00 p.m.) Item II – Meeting with the Director of Planning 3. The Chairman welcomed Mr LING Kar-kan, JP, Director of Planning (“D of Plan”), Ms Sandy NG, Senior Town Planner/Kowloon 4, and Mr Joyce SO, Senior Town Planner/Kowloon 5, of the Planning Department (“PlanD”) to meet with Members to exchange views and discuss planning matters. 4. The D of Plan introduced the major work of the PlanD in Kwun Tong. Starting with the planning evolution in the district, he talked about the planning vision that aimed to seize the opportunity to use Kowloon East as a smart city pilot area to adopt the principles of smart information, low-carbon green community and “walkability” for the sustainable development of Kwun Tong. He also gave an account of the future development of Kwun Tong, which aimed to develop a digital and smart city based on the “Smart City @ Kowloon East” concept, and optimise the use of existing land, including the former Anderson Road Quarry Site, Kwun Tong Town Centre, Yau Tong Bay Comprehensive Development Area, Yau Tong Industrial Area which was transformable into commercial and residential uses, and the restored landfills for revitalisation. 4 The PlanD would also continue to work with relevant departments on the planning of community facilities and ancillary facilities to improve the local environment and build a smart city suitable for living and working. Examples of the projects were Tsui Ping River Garden, the sports centre at Choi Wing Road, East Kowloon Cultural Centre, expansion of United Christian Hospital, construction of a new campus for the Vocational Training Council (“VTC”), transformation of Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay Business Areas, formerly industrial areas, into the second core business district (“CBD2”), Environmentally Friendly Linkage System (“EFLS”), and pedestrian linkage systems. 5. Members raised enquiries and views as follows: 5.1 Mr Jonathan HO welcomed the D of Plan for visiting the Kwun Tong District Council (“KTDC”) and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) reviewing the plan of providing ancillary transport facilities after housing construction in sites such as the Sam Choi area and Anderson Road Development Area, with a view to developing transport facilities concurrently with housing for the convenience of new residents; and (ii) explaining the time sequence of rezoning and development timetable for the rezoning of Cha Kwo Ling Tsuen from the “Residential (Group A)” zone to the “Undetermined” zone. 5.2 Mr KAN Ming-tung welcomed the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider increasing the ratio of parking spaces in areas such as the Cha Kwo Ling Kaolin Mine site, Yau Tong, Lam Tin and Sau Mau Ping to meet the demand of the growing population. 5.3 Mr NGAN Man-yu suggested the PlanD consider: (i) giving more details about the relation between the future population growth and the carrying capacity of Hong Kong, transport infrastructure support and facilitation of people flows stated in the document “Hong Kong 2030+: Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030” (“Hong Kong 2030+”); (ii) conducting a comprehensive review of the ratio of community facilities (e.g. parking spaces for private cars and motorcycles) in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines in response to the current demand; and (iii) expediting the implementation of the proposed elevated monorail in Kai Tak so that ancillary transport facilities could keep pace with the development of various types of buildings (e.g. commercial buildings, hotels and public housing) to prevent the area from being isolated due to transport problems, as was the case of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. 5 5.4 Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) reflecting local residents’ worries and suggestions about ancillary transport facilities at Sin Fat Road and Cha Kwo Ling Road to the developer of the future Kaolin Mine site, and expeditiously implementing the development of Cha Kwo Ling, so as to develop both areas concurrently and achieve complementarity between them; (ii) rezoning the Cha Kwo Ling Tsuen site from the “Undetermined” zone to the “Government, Institution or Community” site and “Residential (Group A)” site for concurrent development with the Kaolin Mine site; and (iii) developing the Sin Fat Road site, which had been vacant for 25 years and was being used for storing scrapped vehicles by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, into an additional open space for both local residents and those in the new development area, having regard to the fact that no new open space would be provided at the Kaolin Mine site for the 2 200 households in future. 5.5 Mr LUI Tung-hai suggested the PlanD consider: (i) communicating with residents and conducting consultation as soon as possible on the future development direction of the “Undetermined” zone at Cha Kwo Ling Tsuen; (ii) expediting the implementation of the Yau Tong Bay Development to provide facilities, such as the waterfront promenade, and a better living environment for residents; and (iii) giving full consideration to the overall development of Yau Tong and improving community facilities, including clinics, schools, recreational, sports and cultural facilities, and social welfare services.