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Minutes of the 11th Meeting of the 5th Term District Council (Full Council)

Date: 7 September 2017 (Thursday) Time: 2:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. Venue: Conference Room, Kwun Tong District Office, Unit 05-07, 20/F Millennium City 6, 392 , Kwun Tong,

Chairman

Dr CHAN Chung-bun, Bunny, GBS, JP

Vice Chairman

Mr HUNG Kam-in, Kin, MH

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, MH 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 YIU Pak-leung, Perry, MH Mr HSU Hoi-shan Ms KAM Kin

Representatives of Government Departments/Organisations

Mr TSE Ling-chun, Steve, JP District Officer (Kwun Tong) Ms CHAN Pik-ki, Eiphie Assistant District Officer (Kwun Tong) 1 Mr CHIU Kwong-kin Assistant District Officer (Kwun Tong) 2 Mr LI Shu-pong District Environmental Hygiene Superintendent (Kwun Tong), Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Mr LUK Tsz-wai, Ian Chief Manager/Management (Kowloon East), Ms LAI Mei-ling Chief Leisure Manager (Kowloon), Leisure and Cultural Services Department Miss WONG Yuk-ting, Alice Transport Officer/Kwun Tong 1, Transport Department Mr CHUI Si-kay, Peter Chief Engineer/Kowloon 1 (Kowloon), Civil Engineering and Development Department

Mr LO Wai-chung, Stephen, Commissioner of Police Item II PDSM, PMSM Mr SHAM Chun-yin Personal Assistant to Commissioner of Police Mr CHAN Kwok-kee District Commander (Kwun Tong), Police Force Mr WONG Kwong-hing District Commander (), Ms LEUNG Siu-ling, Deny Police Community Relations Officer (Kwun Tong District), Hong Kong Police Force Ms CHEUNG Hoi-ting Police Community Relations Officer (Sau Mau Ping District), Hong Kong Police Force

Mr YIP Chi-kwai, Tom District Planning Officer/Kowloon, Item IX Planning Department Mr LAM Tat-leung, Gary Town Planner/Kowloon 6, Planning Department

Mr TANG Pok-man Engineer/Kowloon 4, Drainage Services Department Item X Mr CHAN King-sze, Gavin Engineer (6), Mr LUK Ying-ki Senior Inspector of Works (Kowloon), Home Affairs Department Ms SHIU Kit-chi, Kitty Senior Executive Officer (District Management), Kwun Tong District Office Miss LEUNG Yin-ping, Senior Liaison Officer (2), Kwun Tong District Office Pammy Mr LAU Chi-yuen, Spencer Senior Estate Surveyor/Kwun Tong, Mr LEE Ying-hung Chief Estate Officer/Kowloon East, Lands Department Ms Grace CHAN Assistant District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong)1, Social Welfare Department

Secretary Mr LEE Yin-bun, Philip Senior Executive Officer (District Council), Kwun Tong District Office S In Attendance: Miss KAM Yuen-ching Senior Liaison Officer (1), Kwun Tong District Office Mr KO Choar-que, Keith Executive Officer I (District Council), Kwun Tong District Office Absent: Mr NGAN Man-yu Mr YIP Hing-kwok, MH, JP

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The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting. Mr YIP Hing-kwok notified the Secretary that he was unable to attend the meeting due to other commitments. His notice of absence was noted.

Item I－ Confirmation of Minutes of Last Meeting

2. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.

Item II－Meeting with the Commissioner of Police

3. The Chairman welcomed Mr. LO Wai-chung, Stephen, PDSM, PMSM, the Commissioner of Police ( “CP”), Mr. SHAM Chun-yin, Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Mr. CHAN Kwok-kee, District Commander (Kwun Tong), Mr WONG Kwong-hing, District Commander (Sau Mau Ping), Ms. Deny LEUNG, Police Community Relations Officer (Kwun Tong District), and Ms. CHEUNG Hoi-ting, Police Community Relations Officer (Sau Mau Ping District), of the Hong Kong Police Force (“Force”) to the meeting for exchanging views and discussing matters on law and order in the community with Members.

4. The CP remarked that Kwun Tong District and Sau Mau Ping District had all along been in close cooperation with the Kwun Tong District Council (“KTDC”), and he thanked the KTDC and the Kwun Tong District Office (“KTDO”) for their support to the Force. He introduced the major tasks of the Force, including crime prevention / fight crime activities, road safety activities, the Police School Liaison Programme, the anti-crime situation in the first half of 2017 (e.g. internet and phone scams, street deception cases, triad crime cases, burglary cases as well as vehicle missing cases), as well as the commissioning of the Junior Police Call Permanent Activity Centre and Integrated Youth Training Camp, and the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre.

5. Members welcomed the CP for paying a visit to the KTDC and appreciated the quality services provided by the police to the Kwun Tong District and raised the following comments:

5.1 Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah suggested that the Force should consider collaborating with the Transport Department (“TD”) in studying about the employment of new technology to alleviate the illegal parking problem in the vicinity of How Ming Street. For instance, the installation of high-definition closed-circuit television system which could detect the presence of illegally parked vehicles by means of image recognition and release details on such locations to the police for prosecution could produce deterrent effect.

5.2 Mr MOK Kin-shing suggested that, with the in-take of additional population in Estate, On Tai Estate, Kai Ching Estate and Tak Long Estate, the Force should consider strengthening the police power of Sau Mau Ping District and studying the possibility of splitting the district.

5.3 Ms SO Lai-chun suggested that the Force should consider: (i) stepping up efforts to combat "spiritual blessing" scams; (ii) strengthening the manpower of Anti-Deception Co-ordination Centre to safeguard the property of members of the public; (iii) allocating additional resources and enhancing public to deal with illegal parking problem in the district so as to lessen irregularities; and (iv) stepping up the combat against sex crimes in the District to ensure the personal safety of residents.

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5.4 Mr Nelson CHAN suggested that the Force should consider: (i) joining hands with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (“FEHD”) in combating obstruction by roll-up banner stands placed by shops and telecommunication service providers in the District at black spots including the town centre and the vicinity of Shui Wo Street, the exits of Mass Transit stations of Kwun Tong and ; (ii) combating street prostitutes in the District and promoting public education; (iii) setting up a task force to deal with and follow up internet fraud; (iv) stepping up enforcement to address serious traffic congestion in town centre; and (v) increasing publicity to enhance public awareness of the work of the police.

5.5 Mr Marco MA suggested that the Force should consider stepping up enforcement to deal with the illegal parking problem at Mut Wah Street and Shung Yan Street as a means to alleviate traffic congestion in the town centre of Kwun Tong.

5.6 Mr Jonathan HO suggested that the Force should consider taking enforcement action against illegal banners and promoting public education in this aspect.

5.7 Mr CHEUNG Pui-kong suggested that, for the maintenance of law and order, the Force should consider strengthening the police power of Sau Mau Ping District in consideration of the increase of over 50 000 in population in the vicinity of Sau Mau Ping (including On Tat Estate, On Tai Estate).

5.8 Mr Patrick LAI suggested that the Force should consider: (i) increasing the allocation of manpower and resources in anti-fraud activities; (ii) stepping up enforcement in respect of illegal parking in the District; and (iii) intensifying the combat against illegal parking in the neighbourhood of schools in and the pollution problem caused by dump trucks.

5.9 Mr CHENG Keng-ieong suggested that the Force should consider: (i) increasing efforts to combat illegal parking in the vicinity of Estate and Yuet Wah Street; and (ii) launching promotional and educational activities in respect of Loco London Gold fraud cases in the community.

5.10 Mr CHAN Man-kin quoted media reports as examples and hoped that the Force would maintain its good reputation for law enforcement in a fair manner. .

5.11 Mr CHENG Keung-fung suggested that the Force should consider: (i) strengthening manpower for taking enforcement action against illegal parking at Kwun Tong Recreation Ground at Tsui Ping Road; (ii) stepping up anti-fraud efforts through Senior Police Call and such schemes; and (iii) increasing prosecution action against obstruction.

5.12 Mr Kin HUNG suggested that the Force should consider: (i) increasing the manpower in police community relations with respect to elderly-related

4 fraud and sending members of the Junior Police Call to visit the single elderly/double-aging families for the dissemination of anti-deception messages; (ii) launching anti-deception education and promotion to foreign students (e.g. Mainland students); (iii) intensifying promotion on social platforms regarding the prevention of sexual abuse; and (iv) in respect of cases involving the illegal delivery of imitation firearm, stepping up education and promotion to the public, especially the youngsters.

5.13 Mr Anthony BUX suggested that the Force should consider: (i) increasing the resources of Ngau Tau Kok Divisional Police Station and upgrading Ngau Tau Kok district to be an independent police district; and (ii) stepping up the combat against illegal parking which caused obstruction to the boarding and alighting of bus passengers in the neighbourhood of Wang Kwong Road, Wang Chiu Road and Kai Yan Street.

5.14 Mr KAN Ming-tung suggested that the Force should consider: (i) launching promotional and educational activities in the community in respect of on-line bullying and deception; and (ii) in respect of suicide cases, strengthening its collaboration with the Social Welfare Department so that the families involved could be provided with appropriate assistance.

5.15 Mr CHAN Chun-kit suggested that the Force should consider: (i) producing more quality promotional Announcements of Public Interest; and (ii) carrying on with the optimization of functions of the police mobile application.

5.16 Ms TSE Suk-chun suggested that the Force should consider: (i) increasing efforts to solicit public support for the police in crime prevention; (ii) installing closed-circuit television system in the neighbourhood of bus stops at Ko Chiu Road, Yau Tong Road and Road to curb illegal parking during the night; and (iii) negotiating with the Housing Department about waiving the asset limit for retired police officers applying for public rental housing so as to cater to their housing needs.

5.17 Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang suggested that the Force should consider: (i) enhancing the training for frontline police officers in handling domestic disputes; (ii) stepping up public education on online transaction security; and (iii) making promotional items and holding seminars in the community to increase public awareness of phone scam and street deception.

5.18 Ms FU Pik-chun suggested that the Force should consider: (i) strengthening police power in response to population increase in Kwun Tong District; (ii) increasing efforts to combat illegal parking; and (iii) making appropriate arrangement to cater to the housing needs of retired police officers by negotiating with the Housing Department.

5.19 Mr Jimmy CHAN suggested that the Force should consider: (i) stepping up education and promotion on the fight and prevention of crime; (ii) increasing the allocation of resources to promote police community relations; and (iii) arranging across-the-board provision of body-worn video cameras for police officers to ensure their personal safety.

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6. The Force gave a consolidated response to Members’ comments as follows:

6.1 Illegal parking: The Force was aware that this was a territory-wide issue, and was, for the time being, considering a multi-pronged approach to handle the situation: (i) stepping up law enforcement: illegal parking was one of the traffic enforcement priorities, and the Force had commenced the launch of 動天行動 to take law enforcement action irregularly at the black spots of illegal parking. In case illegal parking had caused serious traffic congestion or even posed hazard, prosecution would be taken without giving any warning, and under serious circumstances, the vehicles concerned might be towed away immediately; (ii) public education: the Force would continue to increase education and promotion in the community and urge drivers to observe traffic regulation; and (iii) installation of closed-circuit surveillance system: the Force remarked that the installation of closed-circuit television for law enforcement purpose had to take into account issues like privacy and legislation, and a working group had been formed to carry out relevant studies. It would also in this regard join hands with the Energizing Kowloon East Office under the to carry out a 18-month technical study, and the initiatives would be implemented upon obtaining support from the Transport and Housing Bureau and the TD. The technical study would commence in the first quarter of next year, and legislative amendment would be carried out on the basis of study results. Regarding the black spots of illegal parking mentioned by Members, the Force would increase manpower for law enforcement action according to the current policy.

6.2 Human resources in the District: Regarding Sau Mau Ping police district, the Force remarked that it would from time to time review manpower planning with elements like population increase, crime rate, future development and infrastructure in the district, etc. taken into consideration. Taking Sau Mau Ping District as an example, in view of the crime rate of 425 cases per 100 000 population, which was lower than the 827 cases in respect of the territory, the Force for the time being did not have any plan to upgrade this police district, but would continue to keep watch of the circumstances of the district, and whenever necessary, the Kowloon East Region might temporarily deploy manpower from Police Tactical Unit, Emergency Unit, etc. for the execution of duties. As for Kwun Tong police district, the Force indicated that the manpower of Kwun Tong police district had not been decreased after the upgrading of Tseung Kwan O district into an independent police district. The number of police officers per 10 000 people in Kwun Tong District was 11 and 13.5 respectively before and after the upgrading of Tseung Kwan O police district, thus showing an increase in manpower. Similarly, the Force would continue to monitor the situation of the District for the future planning of police power, and manpower support might be obtained by temporary deployment from Kowloon East Region if necessary. To cater for long-term needs, extra resources would be sought from the Government. The Force would also keep close watch of the necessity of upgrading Ngau Tau Kok district into an independent police district.

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6.4 Members’ suggestions in respect of various areas: The Force indicated that it would follow up Members’ suggestions in respect of obstruction, fraud prevention, illegal delivery of air guns, etc. and would step up relevant efforts in education and promotion. It pointed out the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau aimed at the combat of technology crime was established to enhance cyber security, and an Anti-Deception Coordination Centre was also set up to strengthen the combat and prevention of deception cases.

6.5 Image of police and enforcement: The Force had all along placed great emphasis on its image and would persistently enforce the in a fair and just manner, and treat members of the public as dear as family members. The Force would publicise its work and seek public support through on-line platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, the web page and mobile application of the Force, etc..

6.6 “” issue: The Force pointed out that activities advocating “Hong Kong Independence” was in contravention of the Basic Law, so anybody who advocated “Hong Kong Independence” was in violation of Hong Kong legislation, and the Force would implement the law in a solemn and just manner.

6.7 Housing arrangement for retired police officers: The Force remarked that the Personnel Wing of the Force would communicate with the Housing Department and strive to fight for public rental housing units for needy retired colleagues.

6.8 Body-worn video cameras for the police: The Force pointed out that the procurement of such device which was considered to be effective at times of conflicts between the police and citizens was being carried out. In the long term, the Force hoped that the standard communication device of police officer could comprise video recording function.

6.9 Domestic violence problem: The Force showed great concern for domestic violence cases, and had given sufficient training and guideline to police officers in this respect, and every such case would be handled on site and followed up by a police sergeant.

7. The Chairman thanked the CP for paying a visit to the KTDC for exchanging views on matters of law and order in the District with Members.

III－Kwun Tong District Core Departments' Work Plans 2017/18 : Half-yearly Progress Report (KTDC Paper No. 37/2017)

Enclosure 6: Transport Department

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8. Mr Kin HUING enquired of the TD about the progress of providing shelter for bus stops in the District and suggested that the TD should consider: (i) providing shelter to the bus stops in the neighbourhood of On Tat Estate which were exposed to stronger wind; and (ii) completing the feasibility assessment of the improvement scheme of the roundabout at Kai Tin Road/ Road as soon as possible.

9. The TD remarked that it would contact Mr HUNG and provide relevant information.

10. Ms SO Lai-chun suggested that the TD should consider arranging the provision of an interim bus stop for bus route 613 at Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre.

11. Mr WONG Chun-ping suggested that the TD should consider: (i) making arrangement for Route 613 to pass through Sau Ming Road on its return trip from Shau Kei Wan just like its journey in the direction of Shau Kei Wan; and (ii) coordinating the service frequency of red minibus during peak hours to provide more satisfactory service to Sau Mau Ping residents.

12. The Full Council noted the paper.

(post-meeting note: Regarding the provision of shelter for interim bus stops in the development area of Anderson Road, the TD had earlier on received the relevant application from the Company (“KMB”) and had given approval after consideration. The KMB indicated that it would apply to the relevant department for an excavation permit, and the works of providing bus shelters was expected to commence in the fourth quarter this year.

Regarding the progress of improvement works on the roundabout at Kai Tin Road/, the representatives of the TD had briefed Members at the meeting of the Traffic and Transport Committee under KTDC held on 28 September 2017. Pursuant to the original scheme, the subterranean tunnel at Lei Yue Mun Road would run underneath, at close distance, the branch tunnel of Tseung Kwan O – Tunnel connecting with the . However, according to the information given by the Civil Engineering and Development Department, the final vertical alignment of the branch tunnel of Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel connecting with the Eastern Harbour Crossing would be at a lower level than before, so the branch tunnel would overlap with the subterranean tunnel of Lei Yue Mun Road, thus the future subterranean tunnel at Lei Yue Mun Road might not be able to run through the branch tunnel in question. The Highways Department / the TD were following up the matter concerning the branch tunnel of Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel as well as the technical feasibility of building the subterranean tunnel at Lei Yue Mun Road with the Civil Engineering and Development Department.

The TD had reflected Member’s views on KMB bus route 613 (in the direction of On Tai Estate) to pass through Sau Ming Road and the provision of a bus stop in the vicinity of Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre to KMB for its consideration. On the other hand, the TD had also reflected Members’ request for improvement to public light bus service plying between Sau Mau Ping and Kwun Tong town centre to the trade and requested it to strengthen the frequency of such service during peak hours.)

Item IV－Kwun Tong and Sau Mau Ping Police Districts Policing Plan 2017: Half-yearly Progress Report

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13. Mr Anthony BUX appreciated police efforts in road safety activities, and suggested that the Force might hold similar publicity activities in his constituency to enhance residents’ awareness of the importance of road safety. Regarding illegal parking problem in the District, he suggested that the Force should consider stepping up enforcement during night time especially against large goods vehicles so that the women who returned home late could have their mind at ease.

14. The Chairman appealed to the Force to follow up Mr Anthony BUX’s comments.

15. The Full Council noted the paper.

Item V－Kwun Tong District Council Interim Financial Review 2017/18 (KTDC Paper No. 39/2017)

16. The Secretary briefed Members on the paper.

17. The Full Council endorsed the paper.

Item VI－Matters on Duty Visit of Kwun Tong District Council (KTDC Paper No. 40/2017)

18. The Secretary briefed Members on the paper.

19. Mr Anthony BUX pointed out that studies were being conducted for the construction of an elevated railway in Kwun Tong, so he proposed to include in the itinerary a visit to the Bukit Panjang LRT in Singapore which adopted unmanned rubber-tyred system that was similar to the elevated railway being planned and would thus provide useful reference.

20. The Full Council endorsed the paper.

Item VII－Matters on District Minor Works (KTDC Paper No. 41/2017)

21. The Secretary briefed Members on the paper.

22. The Full Council endorsed the paper.

Item VIII－Reports from the Chairman of the District Management Committee and the Chairmen of Standing Committees and Task Forces (KTDC Paper Nos. 42/2017 and 43/2017)

23. The Secretary briefed Members on the papers.

24. The Full Council noted the papers.

Item IX－Motion: Call for the Government to Build the Cha Kwo Ling Park According to the Original Plan (KTDC Paper No. 44/2017)

25. The Chairman advised the meeting that a motion had been proposed by Mr TANG

9 Wing-chun, which was seconded by Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah and Mr LUI Tung-hai.

26. The Chairman welcomed Mr. Tom YIP, District Planning Officer/Kowloon, and Mr. Gary LAM, Town Planner/Kowloon 6, of the Planning Department (“PlanD”) to the meeting for facilitating the discussion.

27. Mr TANG Wing-chun gave a brief on the motion. Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah, Mr LUI Tung-hai, Mr CHAN Man-in, Mr CHENG Keung-fung, Mr Anthony BUX, Mr CHAN Chun-kit, Mr Kin HUNG, Mrs Winnie POON and Mr Marco MA spoke at the meeting one after another, and considered that the authorities concerned should build the Cha Kwo Ling Park for Kwun Tong residents.

28. Mr. Tom YIP of the PlanD responded that part of the site in question had previously been reserved for the expansion of the sewage treatment plant, the provision of ventilation shaft and the use as an open space. It was the PlanD’s proposal to rezone part of the aforesaid land for “Government, Institution or Community” use for the development of the campus of the Vocational Training Council (“VTC”), and the area of the waterfront open space at Cha Kwo Ling would be reduced from 5.2 hectares to 4.2 hectares. In accordance with the town planning procedure, the PlanD submitted the proposal containing the revised outline plan together with the opinions of the KTDC and stakeholders to the (“TPB”) in January this year for its consideration. The TPB consented to exhibit the outline plan in February this year according to the Town Planning Ordinance for public consultation. During the two-month exhibition period, a total of 12 158 representations, most of which objected to the rezoning proposal for the construction of the VTC campus, were received. The representations were exhibited in July this year for public inspection, and a total of 1 600 comments were received [post-meeting note: after verification by the Secretariat of the TPB, 1 428 comments were received]. The TPB subsequently conducted a hearing in respect of the representations/comments and those who made representations and comments were allowed to attend the hearing. The PlanD had consulted the KTDC about the aforesaid rezoning proposal in March this year, and the KTDC at this meeting also proposed a relevant motion. The PlanD would forward the motion that was passed in March and the current motion (if passed) to the TPB for its consideration. Meanwhile, during the period while the representations were made available for public inspection, the VTC had, in consideration of the opinions of the local community, tendered amendment proposals which included the allocation of 1 hectare of land from the 4.2 hectare originally reserved for the VTC campus for open space purpose, so that the area of the waterfront open space at Cha Kwo Ling could be maintained at 5.2 hectare, despite the adjustment in the shape and location of the area; the VTC also proposed to reduce the proposed floor area of its campus by 22% from 231 000 square metres to 180 000 square metres, to decrease the number of teachers and students from 8 500 to 6,800, and to reduce the number of buildings from 3 to 2. Such amendment proposals would also be forwarded to the TPB for its consideration. The PlanD noted the current motion and would reflect Members’ views to the TPB for consideration.

29. Mr TANG Wing-chun was dissatisfied that the PlanD consulted the Harbourfront Commission in respect of the aforesaid amended proposal in the form of holding a workshop during the second stage of consultation of the TPB, and he considered that the VTC campus and the Cha Kwo Ling Park could not co-exist. He hoped that Members would appreciate the concerns and requests of the residents of , , Cha Kwo Ling and Lam Tin.

30. The PlanD explained that the aforesaid amended scheme was tendered by the VTC during the period when the representations were made available for public inspection. According to procedure, all representations and comments, including those made by the VTC and the local community, would be given to the TPB for consideration.

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31. Mr Patrick LAI put forward an amendment motion which was seconded by Mr. Ben CHAN and Mr Perry YIU. The motion read:

“Kwun Tong District Council calls for the Government to build the Cha Kwo Ling Park and Promenade”

32. Upon discussion and voting, the amended motion was carried with 22 votes for it, zero vote against it and 13 abstentions (including one proxy vote cast by Mr TAM Siu-cheuk for Mr NGAN Man-yu).

33. The Chairman urged the PlanD to forward the aforesaid amended motion and Members’ views to the TPB for consideration, while members of the public might also give their comments directly to the TPB.

Item X－Motion: Call for the Departments Concerned to Provide Assistance for Affected Residents, Restore the Seawalls at Lei Yue Mun Damaged by Typhoon Hato As Soon As Possible and Improve the Disaster Prevention Facilities to Safeguard Residents’ Lives and Properties (KTDC Paper No. 45/2017)

34. The Chairman advised the meeting that a motion had been proposed by Mr LUI Tung-hai, which was seconded by Mr Patrick LAI and Mr WONG Chun-ping.

35. The Chairman welcomed Mr. TANG Pok-man, Engineer/Kowloon 4, of the Drainage Services Department; Mr. Gavin CHAN, Engineer (6), and Mr. LUK Ying-ki, Senior Inspector of Works (Kowloon), of the Home Affairs Department; Ms Kitty SHIU, Senior Executive Officer (District Management), and Miss Pammy LEUNG, Senior Liaison Officer (2), of the KTDO; Mr. Spencer LAU, Senior Estate Surveyor/Kwun Tong, and Mr LEE Ying-hung, Chief Estate Officer/Kowloon East, of the Lands Department, and Ms Grace CHAN, Assistant District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong)1, of the Social Welfare Department (SWD) to the meeting for facilitating the discussion.

36. Mr LUI Tung-hai gave a brief on the motion. He remarked that during the period when typhoon signal No. 10 was hoisted due to typhoon attack, he and Mr Steve TSE, District Officer (Kwun Tong), had immediately went to the affected area at Lei Yue Mun and expressed their condolences to the residents, while Dr Bunny CHAN, Chairman of the KTDC, also called to enquire about the situation. Meanwhile, Mr Kin HUNG, Mr Wilson OR, Mr Jonathan HO, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun and Mr LAU Kong-wah, the Secretary for Home Affairs, had also went in person to Lei Yue Mun to inspect the circumstances. Under the coordination of Mr Steve TSE and the assistance of the Chairman and all Members of the KTDC, the contingency remedial services undertaken by government departments commenced right away in the evening of August 23. Apart from the aforesaid individuals, he also thanked other Honourable Members who were concerned about the situation of Lei Yue Mun and the staff of all government departments who helped to provide relief, including Ms Eiphie CHAN, Assistant District Officer (Kwun Tong), Ms Kitty SHIU, Senior Executive Officer (District Management), as well as all colleagues of the KTDO. Meanwhile, Mr LUI Tung-hai mentioned that the residents of Ma Wan Tsuen and Ma Pui Tsuen at Lei Yue Mun Praya Road East had written a letter to make a number of requests for restoration and reconstruction.

37. Mr Steve TSE, District Officer (Kwun Tong), added that, apart from visiting the affected area right away to coordinate relief efforts, the staff of the KTDO had, after typhoon, together with the

11 staff of relevant government departments, inspected Lei Yue Mun and commenced remedial work immediately, including the removal of junk, the restoration of major walkways, liaison with water and electricity supply providers for urgent repair works, and application for assistance from the General Chinese Charities Fund for affected residents. He remarked that the KTDO would continue to follow up outstanding tasks with relevant government departments.

38. Ms Grace Chan of the SWD reported that, upon receiving news on typhoon attack, the SWD office of Kwun Tong District had immediately liaised with the Neighbourhood Level Community Development team under Christian Family Service Centre in the District, to give assistance and emotional support to affected residents. The SWD office of Kwun Tong District had also liaised with the Integrated Family Service Centre of the District to follow up the circumstances of the needy people of referral cases. During the period between August 23 and September 5, the Neighbourhood Level Community Development team had provided affected residents with support, including making visits and telephone calls to affected families, mobilising volunteers to help in the removal of sand and silt, and identifying second-hand domestic electrical appliances for the use of needy families. Besides, the Integrated Family Service Centre had received one referral case and rendered assistance accordingly.

39. Mr Jonathan HO urged the Government to fully build the seawalls at Lei Yue Mun for the protection of the entire shoreline of Lei Yue Mun, and to safeguard the structures (such as Tin Hau Temple) and the safety of residents in the district.

40. Mr CHOY Chak-hung recognized and appreciated the contribution of the KTDO and relevant government departments in relief work. In addition, he also urged government departments to follow up the seven requests made by affected residents of Ma Wan Tsuen and Ma Pui Tsuen at Lei Yue Mun Praya Road East as set out in their letter.

41. Mr Wilson OR extended his appreciation to Honourable Members, government departments and non-government organizations for their relentless efforts, with Mr LUI Tung-hai and Mr Steve TSE in particular. He considered that, apart from the necessity to follow-up the seven requests of the residents, the KTDO should also report on the short, medium and long-term plans and measures regarding the restoration work of Lei Yue Mun, for example, the restoration of the seawalls, the barrier, etc.. He also requested the Chairman to urge for the early intervention of the Development Bureau and its assistance in major restoration works.

42. Mr Perry YIU appealed to various parties to try their best in restoration works in order to safeguard the life and property of residents. He also suggested that the Government should take the opportunity to carry out replanning of Lei Yue Mun district and turn it into another world-class tourist attraction, thus preventing the recurrence of disaster on one hand and revitalizing the economy of the district on the other hand.

43. Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang supported the motion and appealed to Members for participation in relevant relief works and fund-raising activities. He also supported the early completion of restoration works, and the planning and conversion of Lei Yue Mun into a major tourist attraction.

44. Mr Kin HUNG appreciated the efforts of the staff of the KTDO in relief work. He suggested comprehensive planning for the entire Lei Yue Mun district and that it could be turned into a major tourist attraction.

45. Ms Kitty SHIU, Senior Executive Officer, of the KTDO, thanked various parties for paying visits in person to the affected areas to get a better understanding of the circumstances, including a

12 number of Legislative Councillors and District Council Members. She indicated that, in view of the storm surge forecast made by the Observatory and the high tide, the KTDO had, in conjunction with the Drainage Services Department, piled sand bags at strategic locations and advised residents to take precautionary measures before typhoon signal No. 10 was hoisted on August 22, but tidal flow rose to a high level within a short period of time. After typhoon attack, the KTDO immediately arranged to enclose the dangerous lot along the waterfront, cleared blocked drainage, and temporarily repaired damaged pavement with sand bags and debris. As for interim restoration, works could commence upon obtaining provision under District Minor Works programme with approval by the District Facilities Management Committee, and such works included the repaving of damaged road surface, the repair of broken channel covers, the provision of fencing along road sections as necessary, the repair of the signboards at the sitting-out area, as well as the restoration of the rain shelter and seating near Tin Hau Temple. On long-term restoration, the KTDO would make a comprehensive review of the current situation and consider the development of Lei Yue Mun as a tourist attraction, maintain communication with stakeholders (e.g. seafood stall operators), consult the District Facilities Management Committee and fight for funds to carry out the works. Regarding the release of funds under the General Chinese Charities Fund, Miss Pammy LEUNG, Senior Liaison Officer, of the KTDO, pointed out that the KTDO had immediately arranged the registration of affected families and paid site visits to get an understanding of their needs, and 34 applications had been received so far. The KTDO had approved all applications and released emergent relief funds in respect of 33 such applications, while the remaining application would continue to be followed up. She added that before the typhoon signal No. 10 was hoisted, apart from alerting residents to take precautionary measures, the KTDO had also advised them that they might move to the temporary shelter at Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre if such need arose. The KTDO had subsequently conducted inspection together with the Squatter Control and Clearance Offices under the Lands Department and the , and so far nobody had made request for resite.

46. Mr CHOY Chak-hung urged governments departments to follow up the seven requests of the affected residents.

47. Upon voting, the motion was carried with 33 votes for it, zero vote against it and zero abstention (including one proxy vote cast by Mr TAM Siu-cheuk for Mr NGAN Man-yu).

48. The Chairman, in response to Mr CHOY Chak-hung’s appeal as set out in paragraph 13, remarked that the follow-up action would be handed over to the Environment and Hygiene Committee which would report to affected residents.

(Mr CHAN Man-kin left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.)

Item XI－Motion: Urging the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to Retrofit Air Conditioning Systems and Enhance the Facilities in Its Markets As Soon As Possible to Improve the Environment in the Markets (KTDC Paper No. 46/2017)

49. The Chairman advised the meeting that a motion had been proposed by Mr CHEUNG Yiu-pan and Ms KAM Kin, which was seconded by 24 Members, including Mr CHAN Chun-kit, Mr CHENG Keung-fung, Mr CHEUNG Ki-tang, Mr HSU Hoi-shan, Mr Kin HUNG, Mr TAM Siu-cheuk, Mr WONG Chun-ping, Mr AU YEUNG Kwan-nok, Mr Ben CHAN, Mr Nelson CHAN, Mr Jimmy CHAN, Mr CHEUNG Pui-kong, Mr CHEUNG Shun-wah, Ms FU Pik-chun, Mr Jonathan HO, Mr KAN Ming-tung, Mr Patrick LAI, Mr LUI Tung-hai, Mr Marco MA, Mr NGAN Man-yu, Mr Wilson Or, Ms SO Lai-chun, Mr TANG Wing-chun and Mr Perry YIU.

13 50. Mr CHEUNG Yiu-pan gave a brief on the motion, and emphasized that some old markets under the FEHD in the District, such as Ngau Tau Kok Market, Yee On Street Market and Shui Wo Street Market, were not provided with air-conditioning system. Residents had from time to time reflected that such markets should be retrofitted with air-conditioning system to cope with the needs of a modern society and to improve the environment inside the markets.

51. Mr LI Shu-pong, District Environmental Hygiene Superintendent (Kwun Tong), of the FEHD, responded that both Yee On Street Market and Lei Yue Mun Market were currently equipped with air-conditioning system. According to the current mechanism of the FEHD, if air-conditioning system was to be installed in old markets, the proposal must be endorsed at the meeting of the Market Consultative Committee followed by a questionnaire survey of market occupants. If the proposal was supported by 80% or more of the market occupants, the FEHD would then request the Architectural Services Department to carry out technical feasibility study. Based on the results of such technical feasibility study, the scope of works, cost effectiveness, the impact on market operation as well as the acceptance of works particulars by occupants, the FEHD would determine if application for funds would be made for the installation of air-conditioning system. For the time being, the installation of air-conditioning system at the cooked food centres of two markets in Kwun Tong District, namely the Cooked Food Centre of Shui Wo Street Market and the Cooked Food Centre of Ngau Tau Kok Market, was supported by a sufficient number of occupants. The FEHD was for the time being considering the feasible schemes for the installation of air-conditioning system at the aforesaid cooked food centres with the Architectural Services Department, occupants and the Market Consultative Committee. Meanwhile, the FEHD had all along been committed to improving the facilities and the interior environment of markets, including the renovation of toilets in some markets, the upgrading of electricity supply, the provision of WiFi network, the provision of seats and barrier-free access, the replacement of directory signs and improvement to floor tiles, etc..

52. Upon voting, the motion was carried with 26 votes for it, one vote against it and one abstention (including one proxy vote cast by Mr TAM Siu-cheuk for Mr NGAN Man-yu).

53. The Chairman urged the FEHD to actively follow up the aforesaid motion and bring comprehensive improvement to the business environment of the markets in Kwun Tong District.

54. Mr LI Shu-pong, District Environmental Hygiene Superintendent (Kwun Tong), of the FEHD, undertook to follow up the motion that had just been adopted with the FEHD.

(Both Mr CHENG Keng-ieong and Mr CHOY Chak-hung left the meeting at 5:55 p.m.)

Item XII－Any Other Business

(1) Hong Kong Streetathon @Kowloon 2018

55. The Chairman reported that the “Hong Kong Streetathon” had written to invite the KTDC to be a supporting organization of “Hong Kong Streetathon @ Kowloon 2018” which was going to be held on 25 February 2018 (Sunday). The organizer expected that the event would attract over 15 000 runners, spectators and members of the public, and enable the volunteers, spectators and participants to gain a better understanding of and be integrated with the Kwun Tong community. As the event was very meaningful, the Full Council accepted the invitation to be a supporting organization.

(2) Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Day 2017

14 56. The Chairman reported that the Hong Kong Anti-cancer Society had written to invite the KTDC to support the “Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Day 2017” and to obtain consent to use the KTDC logo on relevant publicity items and during the event. Since the aforesaid event was very meaningful as it, apart from promoting and raising public awareness of cancer, also introduced the latest ways to detect and prevent cancer, the Full Council accepted the invitation to be a supporting organization and gave consent to have the KTDC logo used on relevant publicity items and during the event.

Item XIII－Date of Next Meeting

57. The next meeting was scheduled for 7 November 2017 (Tuesday). There being no other business, the meeting ended at 6:20 p.m.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed on 7 November 2017

Kwun Tong District Council Secretariat October 2017

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