Preventing Urban Sprawl on 900,000-Pyeong Public Institution Relocation Site

◇ Urban Development Committee
Council Member Kim Ki-jeong = The 2025 Suwon City Master Plan focuses on residential land and automobile roads based on site development. However, it should be established with citizens' quality of life and pedestrian-oriented principles in mind.
▲ The master plan is currently under comprehensive review, and detailed provisions will be reflected in the management plan establishment phase.

Council Member Kim Hyo-su = Looking at projects commissioned by the city over the past three years, there are cases of redundant or additional work orders that could lead to budget waste. Also, what are the prevention measures against uncontrolled development on the approximately 900,000-pyeong public institution relocation site?
▲ A preliminary feasibility review committee has already been formed to review projects before commissioning. Regarding the public institution relocation site, we plan to actively propose to the central government the construction of infrastructure suited to local conditions rather than development.

Council Member Lee Yun-pil = What are the expected benefits of the Sindong District residential development project?
▲ We are minimizing inconvenience for landowners through collective land consolidation and prioritizing green space conservation. We are also considering attracting retail facilities such as department stores to part of the site.

Council Member Kim Ki-jeong = What support measures does the city provide for tenants regarding relocation fees and compensation during redevelopment and reconstruction projects?
▲ It is true that tenant issues persist. However, there is insufficient legal grounds in related higher-level laws such as the Housing Preservation Act. We plan to recommend tenant countermeasures in management and disposition plans.

Council Member Lee Hee-jeong = In the selection process of target complexes for apartment housing support committee, there are concerns about unfairness and objectivity issues in selecting excellent apartment complexes.
▲ To eliminate concerns about unfairness in selecting apartment housing support targets and secure credibility, we will establish improvement measures. We will also strengthen the selection criteria for excellent complexes to ensure objectivity and fairness.

◇ Autonomous Planning Committee
Council Member Yun Kyung-seon = Suwon City currently has 2,491 civil servants, falling short of the authorized capacity. Personnel have been reassigned mainly to protocol and event support rather than citizen service duties, relegating citizen service to a back seat.
▲ We will appropriately allocate personnel to ensure no disruption in citizen service work.

◇ Economic and Environmental Committee
Council Member Lee Dae-young = Suwon City's treasury account was selected according to the newly introduced competitive method. Upon reviewing the data, it appears there may be advantages favoring a specific bank. What is your view?
▲ No, there were no preferential treatments for any specific bank.

Council Member Jung Dong-geun = The Gwanggyo Public Parking Lot underwent design changes before the supplementary budget hearing was held, resulting in increased budget appropriation. Why was the design changed before the supplementary budget review?
▲ I am not precisely sure, but the project department submitted and the design change was approved.

Council Member Lee Jae-won = Does Happy Gift Certificate issuance help the local economy? A lot of funding goes into production support, but local economic revitalization and traditional market activation are not being achieved.
▲ We issue 10,000, 50,000, and 100,000-won certificates. Currently, they are only being used around Paldal-ro. We have not secured sufficient purchasing power. Since certificates can only be purchased with cash and not with cards, it seems impractical. We will plan and implement detailed measures such as mileage programs.

Council Member Jin Heung-guk = Do you know how many mobile LPG service stations operate within the city? Residents face inconvenience because refueling is unavailable at night. Do you have plans to increase the number?
▲ There are currently two within the city. We will review and pursue expansion if feasible.

Council Member Kim Jin-woo = In the youth exchange program, why are students receiving overseas education funding concentrated in one school? Some schools have none at all, don't they?
▲ We receive four nominees through school principal recommendations for each school. Additionally, fair selection is ensured through electronic lottery.

Council Member Jung Dong-geun = The cleaning outsourcing company continues to maintain contracts with only one company. Also, I see in the contract that there is a clause allowing contract renewal if there are no major negligences or problems. Is that not problematic?
▲ We are conducting self-review. We will explore directions for improvement.

Council Member Kim Jin-woo = There are 40 privately owned restrooms throughout Suwon. Why do their operating hours differ?
▲ Privately owned restrooms are operated after receiving applications and consent from building owners. Since they are private buildings, not city facilities, we cannot set their operating hours.

Council Member Baek Jung-seon = Some facilities have separately installed disabled restrooms. However, many are locked even during daytime. When we inquired about the reason, we were told they lock them because disabled people don't use them and general users do. Practical management is needed.
▲ I agree that practical management is necessary. Additionally, today we started placing memo sheets in some restrooms on a trial basis as a measure. We will address this issue.

Council Member Jin Heung-guk = Regarding illegal dumping, I understand there are 41 surveillance cameras installed and operating throughout Suwon. However, the operation of these surveillance cameras seems inefficient relative to results. Are there no expansion and operation plans?
▲ Surveillance cameras were installed by each district using district budgets. Fundamentally, because they are black-and-white cameras, identification is not possible at night, making it difficult to discern footage. Additionally, due to personnel changes at each district office, efficient operation is not being achieved. Budget constraints make it difficult. However, improvement appears necessary.

Council Member Shim Sang-ho = There is a concern that street cleaning is not being done properly because the number of sanitation workers decreases every year.
▲ According to the Personnel Administration Service personnel standards, Suwon City's full-time sanitation worker capacity is 680. However, we currently have 813 workers, exceeding the standard by approximately 130. We plan to focus on equipment expansion rather than sanitation worker-centered operations.

◇ Culture and Welfare Committee
Council Member Moon Jun-il = Among ten people participating in public work projects, four are ineligible to participate. For example, those with income-earning spouses should not be eligible, yet they are participating. Please respond.
▲ This is the first I've heard of it. Going forward, we will ensure participation based on accurate identification meeting public work project criteria.

Council Member Hong Seung-geun = Based on the submitted data, disinfection progress rates show academies at 95%, while complex buildings and food establishments show lower rates. Complex buildings are in the 20% range and food establishments in the 35% range. Why is this?
▲ There are issues with insufficient promotion of disinfection dates. For complex buildings, building owners handle disinfection, but ownership changes frequently. We will conduct more active promotion and make greater efforts going forward.

Council Member Lee Jong-hu = There is considerable discussion regarding the relocation of Shinpung Elementary School, which has deep historical significance, in the Suwon Fortress Restoration Project. How is it proceeding?
▲ Currently, we are in discussions with Suwon City Education Office. There are two alternatives: relocating to the Iui-dong New Town development site or consolidating with Namchang Elementary School. The consolidation with Namchang Elementary School faces opposition from alumni associations of both schools. We continue discussions. We will ensure results are reached in the near future.

Council Member Hong Jong-soo = There are many problems with the Jangam Gate rampart connection work, especially during evening commute hours. Should road infrastructure solutions have been provided before Jangam Gate construction began?
▲ We blocked one side of Jangam Gate to restore its original form at the request of the Cultural Heritage Administration. This is causing traffic congestion during commute hours. To resolve this, we secured a 20-meter road width on the Gwanggyo-ro side. Budget should be secured first before beginning Jangam Gate work, and there are shortcomings in this aspect.

Council Member Noh Young-gwan = When operating private kindergartens, I understand that kindergarten capacity is determined by the per-pyeong area of the facility. However, in reality, this is not being properly implemented. Kindergarten directors tend to file false reports to admit more students. Are you aware of this?
▲ Yes, I am aware. I apologize that due to insufficient personnel, we have not conducted thorough inspections and guidance in that area. We monitor based on trust in directors, but problems arise in that process. We will work to correct this.

Reporter Park Jang-hee, Interns Kwon Oh-hyun and Jang Ji-hye jjang362@suwonilbo.kr