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Minutes of the 3rd Meeting of the Planning and District Facilities Management Committee (2018) of Kwai Tsing District Council

Date： 19 June 2018 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:44 p.m. Venue: K&T DO Conference Room

Attendee Time of Arrival Time of Departure (p.m.) (p.m.) Ms TAM Wai-chun, MH (Chairman) Start of Meeting End of Meeting Miss CHU Lai-ling (Vice-chairman) Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr CHAN Siu-man, Simon 2:53 End of Meeting Mr CHOW Wai-hung, Rayman 2:42 End of Meeting Mr CHOW Yick-hay, BBS, JP Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr HUI Kei-cheung 2:46 End of Meeting Ms KWOK Fu-yung Start of Meeting End of Meeting Ms LAM Chui-ling, Nancy, MH Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr LAM Siu-fai Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr LAW King-shing, BBS, MH Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr LEE Chi-keung, Alan, MH Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr LEUNG Chi-shing 2:40 3:34 Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr LEUNG Wai-man, MH 3:08 End of Meeting Miss LO Yuen-ting Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr NG Ka-chiu Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr NG Kim-sing 2:49 End of Meeting Mr PAU Ming-hong Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr POON Chi-shing, MH Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr TANG Shui-wah, MH Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr TSUI Hiu-kit 2:49 End of Meeting Mr WONG Yiu-chung, MH Start of Meeting End of Meeting Mr WONG Yun-tat 2:40 End of Meeting In Attendance Mr YEUNG King-hang, Kingsley Head, Market and Competition 2, The Office of the Communications Authority Mr SIN Kwok-kei Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Regulatory 12), The Office of the Communications Authority Mr LEE Kam-wah Senior Controller of Telecommunications (Market & Competition 21) , The Office of the Communications Authority Mr WONG Yik-kwan, John Regulatory Affairs Manager (Market & Competition 21)1), The Office of the Communications Authority Ms HO Sau-fan, Fanny Chief Leisure Manager (New Territories West), Leisure and Cultural Services Department Ms CHAN Pik-hing, Connie District Leisure Manger (Kwai Tsing), Leisure and Cultural Services Department Mr LEE Wai-man, Jimmy Senior Librarian (Kwai Tsing), Leisure and Cultural Services Department Miss LEE Kit-yee, Kitty Senior Manager (NTS) Promotion, Leisure and Cultural Services Department Mr TSE Hing-chit Administrative Assistant/Lands (District Lands Office, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing), Lands Department Mr HUEN Ming-hei, Edmund Engineer/24 (West), Civil Engineering and Development Department Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie Assistant District Officer (Kwai Tsing), Kwai Tsing District Office Mr WU Chi-yin, Victor Senior Inspector of Works (Kwai Tsing), Kwai Tsing District Office Ms WONG Lai-kuen, Jenny Senior Executive Officer (District Management), Kwai Tsing District Office Miss LEUNG Lai-hang, Blanche Liaison Officer/ Kwai Chung (C&S)2, Kwai Tsing District Office Ms LEUNG Pui-shan, Emily Liaison Officer (General 3), Kwai Tsing District Office Miss FUNG Yui, Nicky Executive Officer (District Council) 2, Kwai Tsing District Office Miss YEUNG Hoi-yu, Cadence Executive Officer (District Council) 5, Kwai (Secretary) Tsing District Office

Absent with Apologies Ms CHEUNG Wai-ching, Clarice (With prior notice) Ms LAU Mei-lo (With prior notice) Mr LEUNG Kam-wai (With prior notice) Mr LI Sai-lung (With prior notice) Mr WONG Bing-kuen (Without prior notice) Responsible Department Opening Remarks

The Chairman welcomed Members and representatives of government departments to the 3rd meeting of the Planning and District Facilities Management Committee (the Committee) (2018) of Kwai Tsing District Council (K&T DC).

2. The Committee unanimously endorsed the application for absence by Ms CHEUNG Wai-ching, Clarice, Ms LAU Mei-lo, Mr LEUNG Kam-wai and Mr LI Sai-lung.

3. Ms LAU Mei-lo and Mr LI Sai-lung authorised Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis and Miss CHU Lai-ling respectively to vote on their behalf at the meeting.

Confirmation of Minutes of the 2nd Meeting (2018) held on 17 April 2018

4. Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis moved a motion to confirm the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr PAU Ming-hong and the Committee endorsed the said minutes unanimously.

Consultation Paper

Review of the Number of Public Payphones (Proposed by the Office of the Communications Authority) (PDFMC Paper No. 19/D/2018)

5. Mr YEUNG King-hang, Kingsley, Head of Market and Competition 2 of the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA), introduced the paper.

6. Mr POON Chi-shing enquired if the kiosk type public payphones (kiosk payphones) equipped with wireless Internet connection device were removed, how the relevant telecommunications service providers would arrange to continue to provide wireless Internet service.

7. Mr LAM Siu-fai opined that one of the reasons for the low usage rates of kiosk payphones was the poor internal hygienic condition of the kiosks. He enquired whether the fixed or mobile network service operators were responsible for the cleaning of the kiosks.

8. Mr WONG Yiu-chung put forth opinions as follow: 3 Responsible Department

(i) A large-scale removal of kiosk payphones in the district was not ideal. He hoped to learn more about the complaints related to kiosk payphones before making further consideration.

(ii) He had reservations about removing kiosk payphones based on the consideration of low usage rates.

(iii) He agreed with Mr LAM Siu-fai that the hygienic conditions of some kiosks were poor. In addition, he said that some kiosks were used by the telecommunications operators for promotional purposes, affecting the kiosks’ appearance, especially the two kiosks outside Kwai Chung Plaza.

(iv) He could not understand why the two kiosks outside Kwai Chung Plaza were not included in the exclusion list and opined that one of them could be excluded.

9. Mr WONG Yun-tat put forth opinions as follows:

(i) With the popularity of mobile phones and data cards, few citizens or tourists would use kiosk payphones nowadays, and removing the kiosks would free up more space for the public. Therefore, he supported the removal of some of the kiosk payphones in the district, such as the kiosk payphone near the bus stop of Kwai Hing MTR Station and several kiosk payphones outside Kwai Fong MTR Station.

(ii) Apart from the 61 kiosk payphones recommended in this review, OFCA should publicly allow members of the public and District Council members (DC members) to reflect their opinions on the locations where the kiosk payphones need to be removed.

10. Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis put forth enquiries as follows:

(i) How much was the amount of the universal service contribution (USC) as mentioned in the review and how much the government could save after excluding the relevant kiosk payphones from the USC.

(ii) At present, some kiosks were equipped with wireless Internet connection device. Whether the removal of these kiosk payphones would affect the 4 Responsible Department customers of relevant mobile network service operators.

(iii) Whether mobile network service operators using the kiosks as wireless access points was in compliance with the principle of fairness.

(iv) For those kiosk payphones retained in the future, whether the repair and cleaning work would be responsible by fixed or mobile network service operators.

11. Mr LEE Chi-keung, Alan supported this review. He opined that with the progress of the times, kiosk payphones had gradually been fallen into disuse; removing the kiosks could free up more space for the public. He opined that it was a waste of resources to insist on retaining the kiosk payphones. He suggested removing all kiosk payphones.

12. Mr YEUNG King-hang, Kingsley gave a consolidated response as follows:

(i) Kiosk payphones had a long history. As mobile phones were not popular in the past, there was a need to set up kiosk payphones on the streets to serve the needs of the public. Today, mobile phones had become very popular, and the usage rates of kiosk payphones had thus become very low, so OFCA proposed to exclude those kiosk payphones with very low usage rates from the universal service obligation (USO).

(ii) The USO did not include Wi-Fi services, and the provision of such services was purely a commercial decision of Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited (HKT). In addition to providing Wi-Fi services to its customers, HKT also participated in the government’s Wi-Fi.HK to provide 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi service to the public. After OFCA decided to exclude some kiosk payphones with Wi-Fi devices, HKT could still choose whether to keep these kiosk payphones and continue to provide Wi-Fi services based on commercial considerations.

(iii) Apart from HKT, other telecommunications service providers could also apply to install Wi-Fi devices in the kiosks to provide Wi-Fi services.

(iv) According to the Block Licence issued by LandsD, HKT must properly manage its kiosk payphones. According to record, HKT cleaned the kiosk payphones once a week and checked and repaired the kiosk 5 Responsible Department payphones once every two months. If members of the public or DC members found that the kiosk payphones were damaged, they could immediately notify HKT to follow up.

(v) If OFCA received complaints about the kiosks blocking the streets or obstructing the sight of drivers, OFCA would reflect them to HKT for considering removing the kiosks. If the complaints were valid, LandsD also reserved the right to request HKT to dismantle the concerned kiosks in accordance with the Block Licence.

(vi) If Members wished to retain the kiosk payphones recommended to be excluded in the annex, or add other kiosk payphones to the exclusion list, they could submit their views to OFCA.

(vii) In the past year, OFCA had received an opinion from the Hon. LEUNG Yiu-chung that members of the public had reflected that the 6 kiosk payphones installed outside Kwai Fong MTR Station were too many and suggested to reduce the number of kiosks.

13. Ms LAM Chui-ling, Nancy enquired what criteria OFCA based on in deciding to remove certain public payphones. She opined that in places with a high flow of people, such as Kwai Hing MTR Station and Kwai Fong MTR Station, there would be no need to set up kiosk payphones. On the other hand, in places with low flow of people, such as Lai King Shan Road and Ching Hong Road, there would be a need to retain the kiosk payphones for emergency use.

14. Mr YEUNG King-hang, Kingsley responded that the principle of the review was based firstly on the average revenue of the kiosk payphones per day. OFCA initially recommended the exclusion of payphones with average revenue of not more than $1 per day. OFCA would also consider whether the kiosk payphones were located in remote areas without mobile network coverage or whether no other kiosk payphones were nearby. OFCA would also consider the opinions of DC members and relevant stakeholders before deciding whether to exclude the relevant kiosk payphones from the USO.

15. Mr HUI Kei-cheung suggested removing the kiosk payphone near Exit B of Tai Wo Hau MTR Station so as not to hinder the expansion work of the existing footbridge and escalator. If that location was not within the area of Kwai Tsing District, he hoped that OFCA would include the kiosk payphone in the exclusion list of Tsuen Wan District.

6 Responsible Department 16. Mr WONG Yun-tat enquired how he could reflect to OFCA the locations of other kiosk payphones that need to be removed.

17. Mr WONG Yiu-chung put forth enquiries as follows:

(i) Whether there was a target for this review on how many public payphones would be removed from the USO.

(ii) Whether OFCA had calculated how much the users could save as a result of reducing the cost of providing public payphones by the industry.

(iii) How members of the public could reflect to OFCA their views on removing or retaining kiosk payphones in particular locations.

18. Mr NG Kim-sing put forth enquiries as follows:

(i) Among the kiosk payphones that were recommended to be removed from the USC scheme, how many of them were being used to make more than one 999 emergency call per week.

(ii) Whether the removal of kiosk payphones equipped with wireless Internet connection device would affect the customers of relevant mobile network service operators.

(iii) Whether proposals of relocating instead of removing particular kiosk payphones in the district made by Members or members of the public would be considered in this review.

19. Mr CHOW Wai-hung, Rayman put forth opinions as follows:

(i) The removal of the kiosk payphone outside Shing On House of Kwai Shing East Estate was included in this review. However, he opined that it should be considered to be retained for emergency use because that location was near the bus stop.

(ii) Whether OFCA would post a notice near the location of the removed kiosk payphone, indicating the nearby kiosk payphones or other places where telephone could be used.

7 Responsible Department (iii) Whether OFCA would consider setting up a telephone at the shopping mall for public use.

20. Mr POON Chi-shing enquired if there would be any impact on the government’s WiFi.HK service after the exclusion of kiosk payphones, whether OFCA had any corresponding solution.

21. Mr LEE Chi-keung, Alan opined that some convenience stores had already removed the payphones, proving that the payphones had fallen into disuse. He therefore suggested removing all kiosk payphones so as not to obstruct the streets.

22. Mr YEUNG King-hang, Kingsley gave a consolidated response as follows:

(i) OFCA would consult the Tsuen Wan District Council (TWDC) at the end of July. By that time, Members’ proposal to exclude the kiosk payphone near Tai Wo Hau MTR Station Exit B from the USO would be conveyed to Members of the TWDC for consideration.

(ii) OFCA had not set a target number for the exclusion of kiosk payphones in this review, and reiterated that this review was firstly based on the average revenue of the kiosk payphones per day, while the opinions of the public and Members were also the main considerations. If the opinions reflected that particular kiosk payphones needed to be retained, OFCA would carefully consider them.

(iii) In 2016, the telecommunications industry contributed more than HK$20 million for the cost of providing public payphones. On average, the amount of USC for each public payphone was approximately HK$6,700 per year.

(iv) The pricing of telecommunications service charges depended on a number of factors, including the competitive environment of the market at the time. Since the USC was a cost to the telecommunications providers, the contribution saved by this review would create room for price reduction, allowing the telecommunications operators to pay back to the public by adjusting the prices when the market was highly competitive.

(v) During the period from January to September 2017, there were 6 kiosk 8 Responsible Department payphones in Kwai Tsing District with an average of more than one 999 emergency calls per week.

(vi) If members of the public had any opinions on this review, they may submit them directly to OFCA or through DC members. If members of the public or Members wished to add, retain or remove any kiosk payphones in the district, they may submit their views to OFCA or HKT, and OFCA and HKT would follow up according to the actual needs of the public. As regards Members’ enquiries on how they could reflect to OFCA on other kiosk payphones that needed to be excluded or retained, OFCA staff would follow up with the concerned Members after the meeting.

(vii) Kiosk payphones were located in a variety of locations. It would be rather difficult to post notices at or near the original locations of the removed kiosk payphones to indicate the nearby kiosk payphones or other places where phones could be used. In fact, other than kiosk payphones located at public streets, public payphones covered by the USO were also installed in public facilities such as sports centres, swimming pools, recreation and cultural centres, hospitals, etc. In addition, HKT had set up payphones in the shopping malls based on commercial considerations.

23. Mr WONG Yiu-chung said that the busy traffic at Lai Yiu Bus Terminal was prone to emergencies and the location of the bus stop near Wah Yuen Chuen was relatively quiet, he therefore requested that the kiosk payphones at Kiosk No. 4237 and 4706 in S13 Wah Lai Constituency Area be retained.

24. The Chairman said that if Members wished to retain particular kiosk payphones, they might contact OFCA themselves after the meeting.

25. The Committee unanimously endorsed supporting the captioned review.

Discussion Papers

9 Responsible Department Improvement works to Enhance the Energy Efficiency of Kwai Fong Community Hall (Proposed by the Kwai Tsing District Office) (PDFMC Paper No. 27/D/2018)

26. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie, Assistant District Officer of Kwai Tsing District Office (K&T DO), introduced the paper.

27. Mr NG Kim-sing said that as the usage rate of Kwai Fong Community Hall (KFCH) had always been high, he enquired Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) whether the hall could be partially closed for carrying out the works so as to reduce the impact on the users.

28. Mr WONG Yiu-chung supported the above works and enquired whether ArchSD would consider carrying out the same type of works in other community halls or centres in the district.

29. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie gave a consolidated response as follows:

(i) K&T DO would actively work with ArchSD to investigate whether it was possible to partially close KFCH for carrying out the works, but the safety of and impact to the users must be considered.

(ii) K&T DO would actively work with ArchSD to study carrying out improvement works in order to enhance the energy efficiency in other community halls and centres in the district.

30. Mr NG Kim-sing said that there were partitions in the hall of KFCH, which could separate it into two sections. He hoped that ArchSD could arrange a partial closure of the hall, but he agreed that the safety of the users should be considered in the first place.

31. The Committee noted the above arrangement.

10 Responsible Department Invitation of Non-governmental Organisations and Local Bodies to Apply for Leasing Room 103 in Cheung Ching Estate Community Centre for the Operation of Community Services (Proposed by the Kwai Tsing District Office) (PDFMC Paper No. 28/D/2018)

32. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie introduced the paper.

33. Mr WONG Yiu-chung enquired the reasons why Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service (LC-HKS) finally gave up the leasing of the above premises and hoped that K&T DO would avoid the recurrence of the same situation.

34. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie responded that the service targets of LC-HKS included people with disabilities and wheelchair users. The above premises was located on the first floor. Therefore, LC-HKS had spent a lot of time discussing with the Social Welfare Department and relevant professionals regarding the arrangement of the means of escape and finally decided to abandon leasing the premises. K&T DO would keep in close liaison with the next tenant to ensure that the above premises would not be kept vacant for too long.

35. The Committee noted the above arrangement.

Report Items

Reports of Working Groups

(i) Works and Development Working Group (PDFMC Paper No. 20/R/2018)

36. Members noted the above paper and endorsed the application for new projects.

(ii) Facilities Management and Promotion Working Group (PDFMC Paper No. 21/R/2018)

37. Members noted and endorsed the above paper.

Progress of Retrofitting Lift at Tai Wo Hau Estate Community Centre (PDFMC Paper No. 22/R/2018)

11 Responsible Department 38. Mr HUI Kei-cheung enquired the progress of the above works and the results of the talks between K&T DO and Gaw Capital (GAW).

39. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie responded that K&T DO had a meeting with GAW in mid-May. During the meeting, the background of the works, the progress of negotiation with the former owners (including the recommended location of the compensated parking spaces) and the public’s expectations of the works were clearly explained in details to GAW. GAW said it needed more time to consider the compensation proposal. K&T DO was at the moment collecting the information needed by GAW and expected to hold a meeting with GAW again in July to further finalise the works schedule.

40. Mr HUI Kei-cheung opined that the main reason for not being able to carry out the above works was the failure to reach a consensus with the former owners on the parking space compensation proposal. He hoped that K&T DO and GAW would reach a consensus on this matter in the next meeting and finalise and announce the works schedule as soon as possible.

Information Papers

Report on the Management of Recreational, Sports and Leisure Facilities in Kwai Tsing District by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (PDFMC Paper No. 23/I/2018)

41. Ms CHAN Pik-hing, Connie, District Leisure Manger (Kwai Tsing) of Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), introduced the paper.

42. Members noted the above paper.

Report on the Promotional Activities and the Utilisation of Public Libraries in Kwai Tsing District by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (PDFMC Paper No. 24/I/2018)

43. Mr LEE Wai-man, Jimmy, Senior Librarian (Kwai Tsing) of LCSD, introduced the paper.

44. Members noted the above paper.

12 Responsible Department Work Report on the Cultural Activities Organised in Kwai Tsing District by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (PDFMC Paper No. 25/I/2018)

45. Miss LEE Kit-yee, Kitty, Senior Manager (NTS) Promotion of LCSD, introduced the paper.

46. Members noted the above paper.

Progress Report of Kwai Tsing District Works Projects (PDFMC Paper No. 26/I/2018)

47. Mr HUEN Ming-hei, Edmund, Engineer/24 (West) of Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) introduced the paper.

48. Mr POON Chi-shing enquired the latest progress of Project Code 734TH/Category B and 856TG/Category B, and how was the progress of the gazettal mentioned in Project Code 6866TH/Category B.

49. Ms KWOK Fu-yung said that Project Code 6101TX/Category D had been delayed several times and she enquired if the works could be completed on schedule.

50. Miss LO Yuen-ting put forth enquiries and opinions as follows:

(i) There should be two items of works under Project Code 169TB/Category A, but there was only one completion date. She enquired the progress of the two projects.

(ii) The temporary traffic measures implemented at Tsing Yi West Road posed a major impact to the traffic at that location. She enquired whether the works could be completed on schedule.

(iii) She had contacted Highways Department (HyD)’s representatives several times but did not receive a reply. She would like to know the details of the project.

51. Mr LAW King-shing said that the original estimated cost of Project Code 169TB/Category A was about HK$50 million, but the current estimated cost amounted to about HK$200 million. He enquired why the works had exceeded the budget 13 Responsible Department significantly.

52. Mr LAM Siu-fai said that mechanical and electrical provisions were currently being installed in Structure No. NF51 of Project Code 6101TX/Category D. He hoped that the relevant departments could gradually narrow up the site area in order to facilitate public access.

53. Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis hoped that Water Supplies Department (WSD) would provide more detailed information on the replacement and repair of water pipes in Project Code 189WC/Category A, 186WC/Category A and 191WC/Category A, such as the remaining works sites, for DC Members to monitor and understand the progress of the various works.

54. Mr HUEN Ming-hei, Edmund noted Members’ opinions and gave a consolidated response as follows:

(i) Project Code 743TH/Category B and 856TH/Category B were still in the CEDD phase of design, and CEDD would require HyD to supplement the HyD estimated cost and estimated commencement and completion dates and provide related explanations after the meeting.

(Post-meeting note: HyD replied that the construction price, commencement and completion dates of the relevant works had to be determined after the completion of the investigation and design stages were completed. HyD would report to the Traffic and Transport Committee of K&T DC in due course.)

(ii) Since the most difficult part of Project Code 6101TX/Category D had been completed, it was expected to be completed on schedule.

(iii) CEDD would forward Members’ concern about Project CEDD Code169TB/Category A to HyD and requested HyD to provide detailed HyD progress of the two works.

(Post-meeting note: HyD replied that HyD’s resident site staff and representatives of contractor had met with Miss LO Yuen-ting and Mr LAW King-shing on 25 June 2018. Matters regarding the arrangement of temporary traffic diversions and the progress and details of the works of Work Contract HY/2016/06 were discussed at the site. To meet the needs 14 Responsible Department of the works, the contractor had to to enclose part of the slow lane of Tsing Yi West Road southbound. HyD understood that the temporary traffic arrangements would have an impact on the existing traffic. As a result, HyD had earlier arranged to adjust the timing of the relevant traffic lights and would continue to closely monitor the situation of the above location and adopt various feasible mitigation measures in a timely manner so as to reduce the impact on the public. Members of the public could also continue to express their views and reflect the actual situation on the works through the hotline of the works. In addition, HyD would also discuss with the DC members of the relevant districts face-to-face before planning major traffic diversion arrangements so as to enhance the communication between the two parties in reducing the impact on daily life of nearby residents.)

(iv) HyD was currently evaluating the vehicle data for Project Code 6866TH/Category B which was expected to be gazetted in the third quarter of 2019.

(v) CEDD would request WSD to include details of the pipe works to be CEDD carried out in the next quarter in the report for Members’ reference. WSD

(Post-meeting note: WSD replied that no new water pipe works would be launched in the next quarter.)

55. Miss LO Yuen-ting expressed disappointment regarding the information submitted by HyD in the report and the failure of HyD to respond to Members. She urged HyD to reply to Members on the above works.

56. Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis put forth opinions as follows:

(i) WSD was urged to supplement the progress of the relevant water pipe works.

(ii) From time to time, government departments would consult DC members regarding the works in the district. For example, DSD had discussed with him about two years ago on installing dry weather flow interceptors in the squatter structures of his constituency area, but there was still no further information on the project. He suggested the relevant departments should regularly report the progress of these projects to PDFMC. 15 Responsible Department

Any Other Business

57. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie said that Housing Department (HD) had consulted K&T DC on the Public Housing Development at Ching Hong Road North in Tsing Yi. The project involved the demolition of a vacant primary school premises, namely the present location of the Association of Hong Kong Flag-guards (AHKF). The demolition work of the school premises would begin in early July. However, as AHKF needed more time to move out, HD hoped to temporarily lease Room 103 in Cheung Ching Estate Community Centre for AHKF to store materials for two to three months. The Home Affairs Bureau (HAB) and K&T DO would remind AHKF that the premises could only be used for the purpose of storing materials and would ensure that this leasing arrangement would not affect the timetable for the applications of leasing the premises by non-governmental organisations and local bodies. Members’ opinions and consent on the above arrangement were now being consulted.

58. Mr LEUNG Tsz-wing, Dennis enquired whether AHKF had found a new venue and ensured that it could move out of the premises after two months.

59. Miss YIM Yik-huen, Bonnie responded that AHKF had found a new venue. However, since Government Property Agency needed time to prepare the lease and other documents, AHKF was not able to move in immediately. Therefore, AHKF needed to temporarily lease the above premises for two to three months for storage of materials. K&T DO would not extend the lease period and had reserved the right to re-enter the above premises at any time. It was understood that the HAB had also arranged for another premises to be temporarily used by AHKF.

60. The Committee noted the above arrangement.

Date of Next Meeting

61. The next meeting was scheduled to be held on 4 September 2018 (Tuesday).

Kwai Tsing District Council Secretariat August 2018

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