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Minutes of the 6th Meeting of the 5th Term District Council (Full Council)

Date: 1 November 2016 (Tuesday) Time: 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room, Office, Unit 05-07, 20/F Millennium City 6, 392 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong,

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), 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, 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 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 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, 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.

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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.

5.6 Mr Nelson CHAN thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) connecting with MTR by an elevated walkway to alleviate crowdedness during peak hours and enhance the accessibility from Sau Mau Ping to downhill areas; (ii) expediting the construction of a smart city in order to develop the potentials of the business area; (iii) encouraging the transfer of plot ratios in the vicinity of Shing Yip Street, Hung To Road and Hoi Yuen Road to alleviate pedestrian congestion and the impact of overdevelopment; (iv) optimising the average living space per person in the future development planning to enhance people’s quality of life; and (v) planning the redevelopment of old areas (e.g. the clinics, refuse collection point, public toilet and rest garden in the vicinity of Ting On Street) in an orderly manner to make the best use of old areas and

6 tie in with the development of the business area.

5.7 Ms SO Lai-chun thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) constructing pedestrian linkage systems and ancillary transport facilities as early as possible in response to the saturation of traffic, serious illegal parking problem and building development; and (ii) implementing the construction of the East Kowloon Railway Line and Central Kowloon Route as early as possible to alleviate the serious traffic congestion.

5.8 Mr Wilson OR thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) reviewing and updating the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, particularly the two items on parking spaces (e.g. parking spaces for commercial vehicles and motorcycles) and community facilities; (ii) enhancing public participation in district consultation to achieve a win-win situation; and (iii) making early planning of ancillary pedestrian and transport facilities for the new development areas in Kwun Tong (e.g. public housing development at Sau Ming Road and Hiu Kwong Street).

5.9 Mr TAM Siu-cheuk suggested the PlanD consider showing the KTDC the planning blueprint of the next five to 10 years with respect to the rezoning of more than 10 “Government, Institution or Community” sites and new housing development in the district.

5.10 Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang suggested the PlanD consider: (i) making early planning of alternative routes (e.g. Wai Yip Street) and implementing relief measures to address traffic congestion at the roundabouts at Kwun Tong Road and Kai Tin Road during peak hours; (ii) connecting Sau Mau Ping with Lam Tin North and Yau Tong by the East Kowloon Railway Line to offer residents easy access and relieve traffic pressure in Kwun Tong hill areas; (iii) conducting a prospective study on ancillary community and transport facilities needed for the population growth in Kwun Tong (especially Yau Tong) in the next five to 10 years; and (iv) providing a public swimming pool in Yau Tong.

5.11 Mr CHEUNG Pui-kong enquired of the PlanD about: (i) whether the Department had planned to provide more parking spaces in response to the serious illegal parking problem in the vicinity of Sau Mau Ping Road, Hiu Kwong Street, Sau Ming Road and Sau Fung Street and the rapid growth of private vehicles in the Anderson Road Development Area in the future; (ii) the

7 current progress of the East Kowloon Railway Line; and (iii) whether priority was given to the planning of ancillary facilities in large-scale housing estates and whether facilities would be provided immediately upon resident intake of the estates.

5.12 Ms TSE Suk-chun thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) providing additional community facilities such as Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (“FEHD”) markets, nurseries, kindergartens, recreational facilities and parking spaces in response to the continuous population growth in Yau Tong; (ii) stopping driving tests on the roads in Yau Tong; and (iii) laying road surfaces in Yau Tong with noise absorptive materials to reduce noise pollution.

5.13 Mr WONG Chun-ping suggested the PlanD consider: (i) implementing the construction of the East Kowloon Railway Line as soon as possible. He had proposed the construction of Kwun Tong North extension in 2012. The Government had accepted his proposal and announced the construction of the railway in the updated Railway Development Strategy 2000 in September 2014. He hoped that the East Kowloon Railway Line could be constructed soon in response to the growing population in Kwun Tong; and (ii) extending the proposed railway to the vicinity of Lam Tin North and connecting it to MTR .

5.14 Mr Kin HUNG thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and enquired of the PlanD about: (i) whether the standards on the provision of various types of parking spaces in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines would be updated and revised to keep the standards up to date; (ii) whether the planning of ancillary road facilities in Kwun Tong lagged behind the population growth; (iii) how the problem of lots under different ownerships could be resolved during the construction of pedestrian linkage systems; (iv) details on whether MTR Kwun Tong Station would be expanded to alleviate the saturation; and (v) whether the Department had planned to provide electric vehicle charging stations in the district for public use to create a low carbon environment.

5.15 Mr Jimmy CHAN thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC and suggested the PlanD consider: (i) planning for corresponding ancillary transport facilities concurrently with housing development; (ii) reviewing the ratio of parking spaces of the Anderson Road Public Housing to address the inadequacy of

8 parking spaces (particularly motorcycle parking spaces) and illegal parking; and (iii) taking the lead through an interdepartmental approach to provide pedestrian linkage systems to local residents for easy access.

5.16 Mr Kevin SO suggested the PlanD consider expeditiously implementing the construction of the East Kowloon Railway Line to address the serious saturation problem of the transport network in Kwun Tong at present.

6. In response to Members’ enquiries and views, the PlanD replied as follows:

6.1 Transport and road planning: The PlanD pointed out that two major cross-district transport infrastructures would be in place in Kwun Tong, namely the East Kowloon Railway Line and Central Kowloon Route (connecting Central Kowloon with Trunk Road T2 towards Tseung Kwan O). Government departments would provide as much support as possible to expedite the progress of the projects. As the technologies involved were very complicated, the Government had been consulting the MTR Corporation Limited on the project. Regarding the proposal of extending the East Kowloon Railway Line to Lam Tin North or Yau Tong Station, the PlanD would put it on record. However, due to the level difference of the said areas, the proposal might not be technically feasible. As for Trunk Road T2 and Central Kowloon Route, the PlanD would work with the Highways Department (“HyD”) so as to complete the project as early as possible.

6.2 Kai Tak EFLS: The PlanD indicated that the relevant departments had been conducting study on this project, including how the alignment of the system would connect the Area with the adjacent areas such as Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay. It also took time to handle the relocation of the Kowloon Bay Vehicle Examination Centre in the project to release land for the construction of a depot in future. The department concerned was actively following up on the said work.

6.3 Planning of parking spaces: The PlanD understood that the inadequacy of parking spaces was a territory-wide and long-term planning problem. Over the past 10 years, the average annual growth rate of vehicles in Hong Kong was 3%, while the growth rates of population and housing units were 0.6% and 0.8% respectively. The development was not sustainable as the growth of private vehicles was much higher than population growth. The

9 Government did not have sufficient land resources to provide car parks to accommodate the total vehicle growth. The PlanD had revised the standards on parking spaces in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines in the past few years, requiring the supply of parking spaces to tie in with public transport facilities. For instance, the number of parking spaces should be reduced correspondingly at the developments adjacent to public transport facilities. However, the PlanD could discuss with the Transport Department (“TD”) subject to the needs of individual projects and exercise flexibility in considering the standards on parking spaces so as to meet the local demand. The issue was also examined in “Hong Kong 2030+” and discussion could be conducted with Members during relevant consultation with the KTDC in the future.

6.4 Updating the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines: The PlanD indicated that it would revise the guidelines from time to time, and would conduct reviews with related departments on issues such as the need to dovetail elderly facilities with elderly population. As the document was for guidance only, flexibility could be exercised in the implementation of individual items. The PlanD would be pleased to communicate with the KTDC.

6.5 Non-alignment of the building construction progress with the provision of ancillary facilities: The PlanD understood and took the view that the provision of ancillary facilities should not fall behind. However, due to the constraints of large-scale works and limited resources, the provision could not tie in with building construction. The PlanD would be pleased to consult the Housing Department on Members’ views in a bid to construct and provide more community facilities needed in housing estates.

6.6 Designation of “Undetermined” zone in Cha Kwo Ling: The PlanD explained that the land was rezoned from “Residential (Group A)” site to “Undetermined” zone due to the change of the peripheral planning of Cha Kwo Ling Tsuen. Comprehensive consideration was also given to redevelopment which involved land acquisition. The PlanD would continue to examine the long-term planning of the area and consult the KTDC after a more mature proposal had been made.

6.7 Overall planning of Kwun Tong: The PlanD would ask the District Planning

10 Officer to collate relevant information and submit it to the KTDC for reference.

(Post-meeting note: The PlanD submitted the planning blueprint of major residential developments in the next five to 10 years to the KTDC Secretariat in early January 2017 for Members’ reference.)

6.8 Demand concerning the inadequacy of community facilities: As for Members’ views on the inadequacy of motorcycle parking spaces, markets, nurseries and kindergartens, the PlanD would put them on record and reflect them to the relevant department for consideration so as to allocate resources properly.

6.9 Planning of pedestrian linkage systems: The PlanD was supportive of the planning as it had been the Department’s vision to build a walkable, green, convenient, safe and healthy city.

6.10 Planning of electric vehicle charging stations: The PlanD pointed out that electric vehicle charging station facilities would also be provided under the “Smart City @ Kowloon East” project to dovetail with the public transport systems and measures to reasonably contain vehicle growth in a bid to promote the low carbon and sustainable development.

7. The Chairman called on the PlanD to solicit views from the KTDC during the planning process and thanked the D of Plan for visiting the KTDC to exchange views on planning matters with Members.

(Mr Jonathan HO left the meeting at 4:00 p.m.)

Item III – Reprovisioning of Hongkong Post Headquarters (KTDC Paper No. 42/2016)

8. The Chairman welcomed Mr NGAI Wing-chit, JP, Deputy Postmaster General, Ms Kimmy CHEE, General Manager (Planning and Development), and Ms Fonna LAI, Senior Executive Officer (Planning), of the Hongkong Post (“HKP”); Mr CHUNG Ming-cheong, Senior Architect, Mr AU Lap-tak, Senior Project Manager, Mr Peter LAU, Architect, and Mr Astley CHAN, Project Manager, of the Architectural Services Department (“ArchSD”) to assist discussion.

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9. Mr NGAI Wing-chit presented the paper.

10. Members raised enquiries and views as follows:

10.1 Ms TSE Suk-chun welcomed the paper’s proposals. She said dozens of parking spaces at Lei Yue Mun Estate Carpark were converted into a Speedpost hub and spaces for mail vans, aggravating the inadequacy of parking spaces in Yau Tong. She suggested the HKP consider taking the opportunity of constructing the new HKP Headquarters to create more parking spaces so as to improve the situation.

10.2 Mrs Winnie POON suggested the HKP consider: (i) giving thorough consideration to the ancillary transport facilities and pedestrian accessibility in the nearby area of the works site; (ii) making a long-term plan for the open space adjacent to the works site, such as construction of multi-storey car parks to increase the number of local parking spaces and reduce illegal parking and traffic congestion; and (iii) enhancing the services of mobile post offices in the district and increasing the number of posting boxes and stamp vending machines.

10.3 Mr Anthony BUX suggested the HKP consider: (i) minimising the impact on the traffic in Kowloon Bay to avoid traffic congestion; (ii) providing a convenient way for members of the public to collect mails, as the Kowloon Bay Post Office would be far away from residential areas in future; and (iii) making early preparations if the post office boxes of the General Post Office would be relocated to Kowloon Bay.

10.4 Mr NGAN Man-yu supported relocating government departments from the city centre to develop the CBD2. He suggested the HKP consider: (i) designing a future management mode for vehicular flows as early as possible, having regard to the traffic conditions near the new Headquarters; and (ii) reconsidering the distribution of post office facilities in the whole Kwun Tong District to facilitate the public use of postal services, as the Kowloon Bay Post office would be relocated to the new Headquarters which were far away from the CBD.

10.5 Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang suggested the HKP consider: (i) providing detailed

12 data of the study which found that parking spaces in Kowloon Bay were adequate; (ii) making early plan for the parking facilities in the area to meet the continuously rising demand; and (iii) relocating the Speedpost centre at Lei Yue Mun Estate to the new Headquarters to alleviate busy traffic during peak periods of mail delivery.

10.6 Mr WONG Chun-ping agreed to the Government’s idea of converting government sites in the CBD to commercial use to maintain the international competitiveness of Hong Kong, so he supported the paper’s proposal. He suggested the HKP examine the impact of the proposal on the traffic in the adjacent area (including Wang Kee Street and the petrol filling stations near Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre) and consider responsive measures.

11. The HKP thanked Members for their support for the paper’s proposals and responded to Members’ views as follows:

11.1 Transport Planning: The HKP was very much concerned with this issue. It was currently estimated that the daily vehicular flow would be increased by fewer than 100 vehicle trips and the traffic would not be concentrated during the peak hours, so no significant impact was expected.

11.2 Number of local parking spaces: There were now more than 200 parking spaces in the works site which was currently used as a temporary car park, and one-third of the parking spaces were for goods vehicles. The HKP considered that the plan would not pose a significant impact on the supply of local parking spaces. As for Members’ concern over the use of the adjacent open space after completion of the building, the HKP would convey it to the relevant departments.

11.3 Arrangements for post office boxes of the General Post Office in Central: The post office boxes would be reprovisioned in-situ with the General Post Office in Central. They would not be relocated to Kowloon Bay.

11.4 Kowloon Speedpost Operations Centre (Lei Yue Mun Estate): The HKP noted Members’ views and would take follow-up actions accordingly.

11.5 Service of the Kowloon Bay Post Office: The HKP indicated that the

13 Kowloon Bay Post Office would maintain existing services after relocation. The HKP would provide sufficient instruction for the public to make adaptation during the transition period.

12. The paper was noted.

(Mr Kevin SO left the meeting at 4:35 p.m.)

Item IV – Review Study of Kai Tak Development (KTDC Paper No. 43/2016)

13. The Chairman welcomed Mr Eric MA, JP, Under Secretary for Development (“USDEV”), Mr Allen FUNG, Political Assistant to Secretary for Development, Mr Francis CHAU, Principal Assistant Secretary (Works)2, Miss Christine AU, Principal Assistant Secretary (Harbour), and Mr Tim FUNG, Assistant Secretary (Infrastructure Coordination)4, of the Development Bureau (“DEVB”); Mr Ronald LING, Assistant Secretary (Further Education)2 of the Education Bureau (“EDB”); Mr Tom YIP, District Planning Officer/Kowloon of the Planning Department (“PlanD”); Mr Peter CHUI, Chief Engineer/Kowloon 1(Kowloon) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (“CEDD”); and Mr LEUNG Yam-shing, Acting Executive Director of the VTC, to the meeting.

14. The USDEV and Mr Tom YIP presented the paper.

15. Members raised enquiries and views as follows:

15.1 Mr NGAN Man-yu suggested the DEVB consider: (i) making long-term and comprehensive planning as early as possible for the transport network in the Kai Tak Development Area, such as construction of an elevated monorail; and (ii) consulting the KTDC on the planning concept for the future development of the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront.

15.2 Mr Nelson CHAN suggested the DEVB consider: (i) attaching importance to the building permeability in the planning of the Kai Tak Development Area and enhancing the walkability, particularly from Sung Wong Toi Garden to Kowloon Bay; (ii) connecting the former runway tip to the Kwun Tong waterfront area; (iii) exploring ways to connect Kwun Tong Promenade Stages 1 and 2 to the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront and Lei Yue Mun; (iv)

14 aligning the building layout in Area 4 with Metro Park to enhance the permeability; and (v) making early planning for the elevated walkway connecting the acute general hospital in the Kai Tak Development Area (“Kai Tak hospital”) to and Kowloon Bay.

15.3 Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah firstly made remarks on behalf of Mr Marco MA who had left the meeting, pointing out that the owners’ corporation of The Verandah Garden at 44, Kung Lok Road in his constituency objected to increasing the development density as this would obstruct air flow and cause urban heat island effect. It was suggested that the runway area be converted to a green belt zone to expand green space. He then put forward his views, suggesting that public facilities such as a museum, concert hall and sports centre should be constructed in the Kai Tak Development Area for the enjoyment of Hong Kong people. He objected to relaxation of the plot ratios in the area as it breached the statutory requirement of preservation of the ridgelines. He also had reservations over the construction of a VTC campus in the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront.

15.4 Mr KAN Ming-tung suggested the DEVB consider early construction of serviceable roads in view of the traffic congestion in Kowloon East during the construction period of the Kai Tak Development Area and the future population growth in the areas including On Tat Estate, On Tai Estate and the Tai Sheung Tok hill, so as to avoid the deterioration of traffic congestion in Prince Edward Road East, the nearby area of Ping Shek Estate, Wai Yip Street and Kwun Tong Road.

15.5 Mr TANG Wing-chun disagreed with the construction of high-density screen-like private buildings in the waterfront area. Regarding revision to the planning of the waterfront area off , including rezoning of the sewage treatment plant site and reprovisioning of the existing temporary soccer pitch, dedicated liquefied petroleum gas filling stations and Wai Lok Street to vacate land for the construction of a VTC campus, he suggested that the KTDC be consulted after the VTC had come up with a detailed campus design. He also hoped that the height of the campus building would be lowered as much as possible and the campus would be blended with the nearby waterfront landscape. As for the flyover connecting the Kwun Tong waterfront and the former runway tip, he suggested that it be usable by pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles and the elevated monorail as well.

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15.6 Mr CHENG Keung-fung suggested the DEVB consider: (i) making early planning for the connection between the former runway tip and Kwun Tong as the transport network in the district was very congested at present; and (ii) making early planning for the construction of road network in the peripheral area of the Kai Tak hospital to avoid hindering patients’ access to the hospital due to traffic congestion in future.

15.7 Ms SO Lai-chun suggested the DEVB consider: (i) further developing Kwun Tong Promenade to connect Lei Yue Mun with Tsim Sha Tsui East; and (ii) expeditiously implementing the construction of the flyover and elevated monorail which would connect the Kwun Tong Business Area with the former runway tip.

15.8 Mr TAM Siu-cheuk suggested the DEVB consider: (i) making early or concurrent planning for the related ancillary transport and community facilities for the buildings constructed after relaxation of the plot ratios in the area; and (ii) proposing a forward-looking and ground-breaking traffic improvement plan as early as possible to solve traffic congestion in the area in the long run, demonstrating the Government’s problem solving ability to the KTDC and making public the implementation timetables for large-scale transport projects.

15.9 Mr LUI Tung-hai understood the paper’s proposals and suggested the DEVB consider: (i) making early planning for the corresponding ancillary transport facilities in response to the increase in residential units in Kai Tak Area 4 and the subsequent population growth; (ii) constructing the flyover connecting the former runway tip with Kwun Tong as early as possible; and (iii) further extending the development area of Area 6 in the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront and soliciting more views from the local people on the VTC project.

15.10 Mr Anthony BUX enquired of the DEVB about: (i) detailed justifications for the construction of the heritage park; (ii) whether the capacity of ancillary transport facilities was increased in response to the additional employment population (20 000) and residential population (30 000) after relaxation of the plot ratios; (iii) the public-private housing split after relaxation of the plot ratios; (iv) details of the expansion of the Kai Tak hospital; (v) functions of the new Animal Welfare Building Complex; (vi) reasons for the siting of the

16 VTC project; and (vii) types of the proposed water sports and recreational activities and the water quality in the nearby waters.

15.11 Mr Wilson OR suggested the DEVB consider: (i) conducting timely review and making specific planning for corresponding ancillary transport facilities during housing planning; (ii) implementing the elevated monorail project as early as possible; (iii) maximising the ratio of subsidised housing, including public housing, housing under the Home Ownership Scheme and Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Pilot Scheme, when planning for raising the plot ratios of the sites; (iv) coordinating the use of resources with relevant departments for the planning of the Kwun Tong waterfront development to achieve a synergy effect; and (v) expediting the implementation of the construction of the Kai Tak hospital.

15.12 Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang agreed to the paper’s proposals and suggested the DEVB consider: (i) constructing more slip roads in the Kai Tak road network to prevent traffic congestion in the event of emergency; (ii) implementing the construction of the elevated monorail at an early date so that it could be commissioned for public use before the full completion of the Kai Tak Development Area; (iii) solving traffic congestion on the roads (including Cha Kwo Ling Road) in the vicinity of the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront and the proposed VTC project; and (iv) conducting study and planning as early as possible for the accessibility of the surrounding transport network of the Kai Tak Development Area.

15.13 Mr CHAN Chun-kit suggested the DEVB consider: (i) reserving land in the Kai Tak Development Area to construct an elevated monorail depot, rail tracks and station facilities; and (ii) constructing a multi-purpose track surrounding the Kai Tak Sports Park in the Kai Tak Development Area to serve as a venue for different events, such as competitive cycling, international marathon invitation races and running fun days.

15.14 Mr Perry YIU suggested the DEVB consider: (i) expediting the construction of the elevated monorail and the flyover connecting the former runway tip and Kwun Tong; (ii) implementing the plan of the water sports and recreation centre; and (iii) improving the planning for the transport network in the Kai Tak Development Area to prevent it from being isolated.

17 16. The Chairman called on the DEVB to make good use of the opportunity of the Kai Tak site development to extend Kwun Tong Promenade. He also suggested the DEVB expeditiously construct roads to connect the former runway tip with Kwun Tong so as to provide not only a single trunk road in the Kai Tak Development Area. Regarding the building planning, he was worried that the screen-like buildings in Kai Tak would block the view of Kwun Tong residents towards Victoria Harbour. He also suggested the DEVB consider reserving a site for an electric vehicle charging station. With respect to the proposed Animal Management Centre, he suggested the DEVB consider developing it into an animal hospital.

17. In response to Members’ enquiries and suggestions, the DEVB/PlanD replied as follows:

17.1 Need for public housing: The DEVB pointed out that the Government would consider the needs for both public and private housing. The DEVB would continue to consult with the Transport and Housing Bureau (“THB”) on this issue and examine the purposes of each housing site in detail as the works site size and development requirements were different between public and private housing.

17.2 Demand for commercial units: The DEVB indicated that the supply of commercial units would be increased to create more employment opportunities within the district.

17.3 Impact of increasing building density on the ridgeline views: The PlanD pointed out that the view towards the Kai Tak Development Area from the public vantage points on Hong Kong Island would not be significantly affected. Also, the view towards Lion Rock from the vantage point at Metro Park in Kai Tak would not be affected by the height of buildings nearby.

17.4 Wall effect in the runway area: The PlanD noted Members’ concern over the issue and explained that breezeways and a non-building area had been reserved in the development planning of the area to improve air ventilation. An air ventilation assessment would also be conducted in the review study to ensure that no wall effect would be generated by the development.

17.5 Development of the waterfront promenade: The PlanD had reserved an open space of about 100 hectares and a waterfront site of 11 kilometres in length in the Kai Tak Development Area to connect with Ma Tau Kok in the west and Cha Kwo Ling in the East. If the site of Kerry Godown and Kowloon

18 Godown was to be redeveloped in future, a waterfront promenade of 20 metres in width would be reserved to connect with Kwun Tong Promenade in the east. In addition, the Energizing Kowloon East Office (“EKEO”) had zoned the vicinity of as an action area to rearrange land uses, including provision of a connecting waterfront promenade.

17.6 Zoning the area with archaeological discoveries as an open space: The PlanD explained that the zoning of the site as an open space could keep archaeological remains intact on a larger scale for public appreciation and education. It could be developed with Sung Wong Toi Garden in a coherent manner to provide a larger open space in the surrounding dense urban environment.

17.7 Proposed VTC campus: The PlanD proposed to rezone the site for “Government, Institution or Community” use to build the VTC campus and reserve sufficient space along the coast for developing the waterfront promenade in future. The actual date for the construction of the promenade was subject to the relevant departments’ resources and priorities. The height of the campus building would be in line with that of Laguna City buildings (about 80 to 92 metres) and stepped design would be adopted. Breezeways and an appropriate green area would be provided to prevent wall effect.

17.8 Traffic arrangements after relocation of the dedicated liquefied petroleum gas filling station: The PlanD had planned to relocate the existing Wai Lok Street to dovetail with the development after the relocation. The VTC consultant had carried out a traffic impact assessment to ensure that no unacceptable impact would be caused to the traffic. From the land use perspective, the PlanD considered it appropriate to develop the site for the relevant use.

17.9 Reasons for the expansion of the Kai Tak hospital works site: The PlanD explained that as there was room for improvement for the connection between the two sites of the proposed hospital in Area 3, it was necessary to expand the works site and construct a footbridge to connect the two sites so as to improve the connectivity of the hospital. As such, the hospital design would be more coherent and the overall developmental need of the hospital could be met.

17.10 Animal Management Centre: The PlanD pointed out that the Animal

19 Management Centre, currently located in To Kwa Wan, was managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Subject to its expansion need, it was proposed to relocate the centre to the Kai Tak Development Area to provide more comprehensive animal management and welfare services, including prevention of rabies, dog vaccination and licensing, catching stray dogs, helping owners recover lost dogs, taking in abandoned pets, handling unclaimed pets, promoting animal welfare facilities, providing facilities needed by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong. The DEVB would relay the suggestion of establishing an animal hospital to the relevant policy bureau.

17.11 Transport infrastructure in Kai Tak: The CEDD indicated that residents in the Kai Tak Development Area would largely rely on Kai Tak Station and To Kwa Wan Station of the Shatin to Central Link for transportation in future, relieving pressure on the road traffic. With the successive completion of the Central Kowloon Route, Trunk Road T2 and Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel, the pressure on the surrounding roads, such as Kwun Tong Road and Prince Edward Road East, could be alleviated. Regarding the transport network of the Kai Tak hospital and runway area, the CEDD would widen the roads from the initial single two-lane to dual two-lane in the hope of mitigating the current traffic congestion. The single two-lane roads within the Kai Tak hospital area would also be widened to dual two-lane to improve traffic flow.

17.12 EFLS and the flyover connecting former runway tip and Kwun Tong: The CEDD was conducting a relevant study and results would be available next year. The Department would conduct public consultation on both the EFLS and flyover in a timely manner. The DEVB added that land sale conditions for the Kai Tak Development Area had included requirements for environmental protection facilities, such as electric vehicle charging stations, greening facilities, BEAM Plus green building certification and smart meters.

17.13 Waterfront Development: The DEVB pointed out that the waterfront area was one of its development focuses, and hoped that the 11-kilometre-long waterfront promenade would be completed as soon as possible for public use.

17.14 Planning of the future transport network: The DEVB was actively following up on the ancillary transport facilities with the TD. The road infrastructure

20 of the Kai Tak Development Area was being constructed around the clock, while Trunk Road T2, the Shatin to Central Link (in the final design stage and part of the preliminary work had started; the THB would seek funding approval for the project from the Legislative Council (“LegCo”)) and Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel would be completed in phases (completed by 2022-23). The CEDD added that Road D2 at the Kai Tak Development Area would be completed in one to two years and provide access to Kowloon Bay. The construction contract for Road D1 near The Latitude had recently been awarded. As for the Grid Neighbourhood, infrastructures were available in six lots for developers to bid for their development. In addition, the preliminary work relating to Trunk Road T2 and widening works for Road D4 had commenced.

17.15 Planning of pedestrian linkages: With respect to pedestrian linkages, the PlanD added that a comfortable and convenient pedestrian environment would be provided through an open space network (e.g. footbridges).

17.16 Pedestrian linkages of the Kai Tak hospital: The PlanD supplemented that ground level and footbridge pedestrian linkages would be provided for the public to access Kowloon Bay.

18. In conclusion, the Chairman said the KTDC supported the DEVB’s work plan and called on the DEVB to gain a better understanding of the residents’ difficulties with related policy bureaux and departments, and to solve traffic congestion in Kwun Tong caused by the continued development as early as possible.

(Mr MOK Kin-shing, Mr TANG Wing-chun and Ms TSE Suk-chun left the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Mr LUI Tung-hai left the meeting at 7:20 p.m.)

Item V – Extending the Operation of Energizing Kowloon East Office (KTDC Paper No. 44/2016)

19. The Chairman welcomed Ms Brenda AU, Head of EKEO, Mr Frank WONG, Deputy Head of EKEO, and Ms Vivian LAI, Senior Place Making Manager (Planning) of the EKEO, to assist discussion.

20. Ms Brenda AU presented the paper.

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21. Members raised enquiries and views as follows:

21.1 Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah commended the EKEO for its achievements in Kwun Tong for the past several years and supported extending the EKEO’s operation for a further period of five years. He suggested the EKEO consider: (i) expediting the handling of traffic congestion in the Kwun Tong industrial and commercial area, including How Ming Street, Shing Yip Street, Hoi Yuen Road, Hung To Road, Wai Yip Street, Hoi Bun Road, the Kwun Tong Road/Hoi Yuen Road roundabout and Wai Yip Street/Hoi Yuen Road roundabout; (ii) tackling illegal parking as an indirect means to solve the said traffic congestion problem; and (iii) optimising pedestrian and vehicular diversion measures in the district during peak hours.

21.2 Mr Nelson CHAN supported the paper’s proposals. He suggested the EKEO consider: (i) proposing effective measures to address the problems of traffic, environmental hygiene and unauthorised sub-divided units in industrial buildings in the industrial and commercial area; (ii) optimising crowd control measures in MTR Kowloon Bay, Ngau Tau Kok and Kwun Tong Stations during the peak hours; and (iii) constructing an elevated walkway to solve the crowdedness problem.

21.3 Mr KAN Ming-tung praised the EKEO for its district work over the past few years and supported extending its operation for five more years.

21.4 Mr TAM Siu-cheuk recognised the EKEO’s previous efforts and supported extending its operation for five more years.

21.5 Mr Wilson OR appreciated the EKEO’s past efforts in liaising and coordinating with different stakeholders in the district, and supported extending its operation for five more years. He hoped that the EKEO could play a more active role in the following aspects: (i) the transport network in Kwun Tong; (ii) pedestrian accessibility in Hoi Yuen Road; (iii) crowdedness in MTR stations on the Kwun Tong Line; (iv) provision of covers to Kwun Tong Road to improve the pedestrian environment; and (v) enhancement of the development of the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront lots to improve the community environment.

21.6 Mr TANG Wing-chun appreciated the EKEO’s district work in the past five

22 years. Taking the design of Tsui Ping River as an example, the EKEO was commendable for actively coordinating with various parties. He suggested the EKEO make every effort to improve the district environment, particularly the traffic and development of the Promenade Stages 3 and 4 (i.e. the waterfront lots off Laguna City).

21.7 Mrs Winnie POON expressed recognition of the EKEO’s past efforts. She called on the EKEO to seize the opportunity of the five-year extension of operation to develop Kwun Tong and continue to improve the existing environment and pedestrian accessibility as well as tackle traffic congestion.

21.8 Mr WONG Chi-ken showed support for the EKEO’s previous efforts. He suggested the EKEO progressively improve the traffic and transport accessibility in the district in the next five years.

21.9 Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang praised the EKEO for its past efforts in bringing more opportunities to the business area. He suggested the EKEO consider: (i) further enhancing the road network in Kwun Tong to address road traffic congestion; (ii) providing direct pedestrian access (e.g. underground space) to the waterfront area from the new buildings in Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay; and (iii) requiring new buildings to provide additional parking and loading/unloading spaces to avoid causing traffic congestion.

21.10 Mr Perry YIU supported the paper’s proposals. He suggested the EKEO make efforts to enhance the accessibility of the transport network in Kwun Tong to relieve the current traffic congestion.

21.11 Mr NGAN Man-yu expressed appreciation to the EKEO as it coordinated the efforts of different government departments, conducted extensive consultations and heeded public opinions to take forward improvement measures from bottom up. He hoped that the EKEO could work in a more decisive manner in the next five years to further improve the environment in Kwun Tong.

21.12 Mr CHEUNG Yiu-pan supported the paper’s proposals. He suggested the EKEO consider: (i) giving priority to improving the district’s road network; and (ii) incorporating barrier-free access facilities in the design of the footbridge from MTR to the future East Kowloon

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22. In response to Members’ views, the EKEO replied as follows:

22.1 Traffic accessibility of the district: The EKEO would examine in detail the road usage and capacity to resolve traffic congestion.

22.2 Additional parking and loading/unloading spaces: The EKEO pointed out that a survey on 30 buildings in the district conducted by the consultant found a number of vacant parking or loading/unloading spaces in the buildings. The EKEO would encourage better use of these facilities. Also, in response to Members’ demand for strengthening enforcement against illegal parking, the EKEO would liaise with the police.

22.3 Segregation measures of pedestrians and vehicles: The EKEO was actively motivating private developers to provide footbridges/subways as far as possible in developments or redevelopments to improve the pedestrian and traffic accessibility in the district.

22.4 Environmental hygiene: The EKEO would consult with the FEHD to tackle street obstructions by easy-mount frames.

22.5 Problem of sub-divided units in industrial buildings: The DEVB and the Buildings Department attached great importance to this problem and would look into the need to take priority enforcement actions.

22.6 Proposals to widen Hoi Yuen Road pavements and improve the facilities at MTR stations on the Kwun Tong Line: The EKEO would actively follow up on the proposals.

22.7 Cha Kwo Ling waterfront lots: The EKEO would consider carrying out enhancement works, such as construction of greening facilities, in the Cha Kwo Ling waterfront lots to dovetail with the Tsui Ping River Garden plan. The relevant coordination work had been launched by the EKEO.

22.8 Footbridge connecting the East Kowloon Cultural Centre: The EKEO pointed out that the HyD had selected a consultant to carry out detailed design work for the footbridge. The need for barrier-free access would be taken into

24 account in the design. The EKEO would further communicate with the relevant Members upon completion of the preliminary design.

23. The Chairman concluded that all Members who had spoken appreciated the EKEO for its past efforts and supported extending its operation according to the paper’s proposal. He hoped that the EKEO could bring an overall change to Kwun Tong in the next five years, particularly improvement to the accessibility of the business area’s transport network.

24. The paper was endorsed.

(Dr Bunny CHAN, the Chairman, left the meeting at 5:30 p.m., and Mr Kin HUNG, the Vice-chairman, took the chair in accordance with the Standing Orders. Mr Ben CHAN and Mr Jimmy CHAN left the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Mr HSU Hoi-shan left the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Mrs Winnie POON left the meeting at 6:10 p.m.)

Item VI – Schedule of Regular Meetings of KTDC and Its Standing Committees for 2017 (KTDC Paper No. 45/2016)

25. The Secretary presented the paper.

26. The paper was endorsed.

Item VII – KTDC Financial Statement for 2016/17 (KTDC Paper No. 39/2016)

27. The Secretary presented the paper.

28. The paper was noted.

Item VIII – Matters on District Minor Works (KTDC Paper No. 47/2016)

29. The Secretary presented the paper.

30. The paper was noted.

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Item IX – Reports by Chairmen of the District Management Committee, Standing Committees and Task Forces (KTDC Paper Nos. 48/2016 & 49/2016)

31. The Secretary presented the papers.

32. The papers were noted.

Item X – Motion: Request to Withdraw the Proposed Construction of Music Fountains at Kwun Tong Promenade as a Signature Project Scheme Project in Kwun Tong and Review the Proposed Use of the Project Funding (KTDC Paper No. 50/2016)

33. The Chairman welcomed Mr LI Ho-kin, Senior Project Co-ordination Manager 1, and Mr LAU Tat-ying, Senior Project Co-ordination Manager 2, of the ArchSD to assist discussion.

34. Mr CHENG Keng-ieong presented the motion. He pointed out that similar proposals had recently been raised in the Kwai Tsing District Council (“KwTDC”) and the Southern District Council (“SDC”).

35. Mr WONG Chi-ken supported the motion. He said a questionnaire survey had been conducted in the district to collect residents’ views on the proposed music fountains. The results showed that 85% of the respondents objected to the proposal and 45% of the respondents took the view that additional medical facilities should be provided in the district. In addition, during a street signature campaign in 2015, near 10 000 signatures were collected from residents who supported withdrawal of the proposed music fountains. He also quoted the SDC and the KwTDC as examples, both of which had changed the original projects and instead provided suitable medical services and facilities for the local elderly people. Also, he enquired whether cost overrun would occur in the music fountain works.

36. Mrs Winnie POON pointed out that the music fountains had been endorsed by the last term KTDC as a Signature Project Scheme (“SPS”) project and she respected its decision. She enquired about the progress of the project, and whether it had commenced and could not be changed. She agreed that consideration could be given to the motion’s proposal where practicable.

26 37. Mr CHAN Man-kin was pleased to note that the cost of the music fountain works reduced as a result of delay. He pointed out that: (i) the current works scale was smaller than the originally proposed scale and the project should be led by another organisation, such as the Hong Kong Tourism Board; and (ii) consideration could be given to other proposals as the LegCo had not approved the funding yet.

38. Mr Ben CHAN was also pleased to note the cost reduction. He pointed out that the works was selected from a number of proposed works by the last term KTDC, so it was unreasonable to overturn the decision made after many discussions by the last term KTDC. Therefore, in accordance with the KTDC Standing Orders 24(1), he requested to suspend discussion on the motion.

39. Mr Anthony BUX pointed out that the KTDC was duty-bound to monitor the progress of the SPS project and evaluate its effectiveness. Since the KTDC had not commence the works within the last term, it should review the suitability of the works proposed in the last term in view of the current situation of Kwun Tong Promenade and consider whether it was still necessary to construct the music fountains.

40. Mr WONG Chi-ken said residents were now satisfied with the facilities in Kwun Tong Promenade. He called on Members to consider, by making reference to the decisions of other District Councils (“DCs”), providing facilities and services that would improve people’s livelihood by redeploying the resources committed for the construction of the music fountains.

41. Mr CHAN Chun-kit pointed out that the 3-dimensional music fountains had their unique features. Apart from adding diversity to community facilities, the music fountains could enhance the international status of Kwun Tong Promenade, create employment opportunities and promote tourism development. More importantly, they could enhance the living standards of local residents.

42. Mr LI Ho-kin of the ArchSD said the music fountains project had not been put to vote at the last meeting of the Financial Committee (“FC”) in the previous legislative term, so funding for the project had not been officially approved by the LegCo. The ArchSD had recently reassessed the progress and cost of the works. If the works was to be resubmitted to the LegCo for vetting, completion of the procedure would be deferred by one year. According to the calculation based on data such as price adjustment factors provided by the Treasury, the total cost of the works would be reduced by about $1.2 million as compared to that stated in the last LegCo paper.

43. Mr Gilford LAW, District Officer (Kwun Tong), gave the following supplementary

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- According to 2013 Policy Address delivered by the Chief Executive, the Government had earmarked a one-off allocation of $100 million for each district to enable the DCs to implement SPS projects. As for Kwun Tong, the Signature Project Scheme Working Group had held eight meetings and conducted site visit. The last term KTDC had endorsed the waterfront music fountains, as proposed by the Working Group, as one of the SPS projects at the full Council meeting on 5 November 2013. The related preparatory work had been carried out for some time, but the LegCo had not made a decision on the funding application within the last legislative session.

- The KTDC had completed the required vetting process for the works and initiated the project item, so procedure-wise, the situation was different from that of other DCs. For example, the SDC had not endorsed any projects in the last term; and the KwTDC was carrying out the decision made in the last term. Therefore, the projects of the three DCs were at different stages. Regarding the cost of the music fountains, the latest estimate made by the ArchSD was $52.3 million, reduced by $1.2 million compared with last year. As such, the project would not experience cost overrun and the Kwun Tong District Office (“KTDO”) would also carefully monitor the expenditure of the project.

- In addition, the Chief Secretary for Administration had said on 17 October this year that the Government was willing to take advice from LegCo Members to see whether the agenda items, which had been included in the agenda in the last session but not been scrutinised by the FC and its subcommittee, could be directly submitted to the FC or the relevant subcommittee without consulting the panel again, so as to commence the related work as soon as possible. In view of this, at the present stage, it was appropriate to discuss the future direction of this project after the LegCo had confirmed the arrangement of agenda items.

- Besides, the measures to provide benefits and convenience to the public as suggested by the Member were support facilities and services needed on a regular basis. From the financial perspective, it was more proper to implement these measures under recurrent funding. The KTDO welcomed Members to put forth concrete proposals for discussion and consideration by the KTDC for implementation under the District-led Actions Scheme or other schemes. The KTDO would actively follow up on the KTDC’s decision.

44. The Chairman added that he had attended the LegCo for 12 times for discussion on the music fountain works at the meetings, but the funding for the works failed to be approved as a result of

28 filibuster by some LegCo Members. He pointed out that the proposed works was unanimously endorsed without objection by Members from different parties (including Mr WONG Kai-ming of the Democratic Party) in the last term KTDC. He requested to vote on the motion to adjourn debate as moved by Mr Ben CHAN in accordance with the KTDC Standing Orders 24(1). The motion was seconded by Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang and Mr TAM Siu-cheuk.

45. The Secretary added that the KTDC Standing Orders 24(1) stated that “A motion to adjourn debate on a motion or discussion of an item by the Council may be moved by the Chairman or a member who has neither moved, seconded nor spoken on any motion bearing on that item. In case such a motion is defeated, a second motion for such adjournment may be moved in a similar manner after further discussion.”

46. After discussion, Members voted on Mr Ben CHAN’s motion to adjourn debate. The motion was passed with 26 votes for it, 7 votes against it and 0 abstention.

(Voting by proxy: Mr Jonathan HO appointed Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah as a proxy. Mr Marco MA appointed Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah as a proxy. Mr YIP Hing-kwok appointed Mr CHENG Keung-fung as a proxy.)

47. Finally, the Chairman called upon: (i) the LegCo to respect the KTDC’s proposal regarding the project; and (ii) the Government and the LegCo to discuss the arrangement of agenda items regarding the project.

(Mr Marco MA left the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Ms FU Pik-chun left the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Mr CHAN Man-kin and Mr CHOY Chak-hung left the meeting at 5:25 p.m.)

Item XI – Any Other Business

(1) Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project

48. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“HKJC”) introduced the Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project (“JCAFC Project”) in its letter dated 27 October 2016. The project team, in collaboration with the Community Education Working Group under the Social Services Committee and the KTDO, had taken forward the preparatory work. It was hoped that Kwun Tong would join the World Health Organization Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities and the KTDC would give support.

29 49. In addition, the HKJC would allocate a funding of HK$500,000 to Kwun Tong on an annual basis for implementation of suitable district projects. The HKJC would invite district organisations through the KTDC to submit proposals for district-based programmes under the JCAFC Project. An assessment panel would be formed to vet the proposals. Members of the assessment panel included the HKJC, the KTDC and university representatives. Representatives of the KTDC were Mr TANG Wing-chun, Mr WONG Chi-ken and Mr KAN Ming-tung.

50. Members noted the progress and supported the project.

(2) Vita Green Cycling For Health Marathon Challenge 2017

51. The said event was organised by Vita Green Charitable Foundation to encourage cycling among Hong Kong people and develop Hong Kong into a leading city in the Asian cycling arena. The event, which would be held on 22 January 2017 (Sunday), featured the DC Team race for participation by teams from DCs.

52. As the event was very meaningful, Members supported the KTDC in accepting the invitation and forming teams to participate in the DC Team race. A DC might form one or more teams to join the race. Each team should comprise three members at the ages of 18 to 60, one of whom should be a DC Member or Co-opted Member. The Secretariat would issue an email to provide further information and registration details.

53. The said matter was noted.

(3) KTDC Invited to be a Supporting Organisation of “HONG KONG STREETATHON 10km, Half Marathon & 32.195km @kowloon 2017”

54. RunOurCity had written to invite the KTDC to be a supporting organisation of the event, details of which were given in the tabled paper. HONG KONG STREETATHON @kowloon would be held on 8 January 2017 (Sunday). The organiser aimed to promote understanding of the Kwun Tong community among volunteers, audience and participants, and facilitate their integration into the community through the race. It was anticipated that over 15 000 runners, audience and members of the public would participate in this event.

55. The said matter was noted.

Item XII – Date of Next Meeting

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56. The next meeting was scheduled for 10 January 2017 (Tuesday). There being no other business, the meeting ended at 8:00 p.m.

The minutes of the meeting were confirmed on 10 January 2017.

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