S.R. No. 120 Summary

• Urges the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to reconsider its denial of recreational horseback riding on the Waikane Trail within the Waikane Valley Nature Preserve.

• Notes that the 376-acre Waikane Valley Nature Preserve is located in Waikane Valley on Oahu's windward side and falls within the state agricultural district.

• References Hawaii Revised Statutes section 205-4.5, which permits recreational uses including riding stables within agricultural districts.

• Requests reconsideration based on John and Loretta Kilbey's long-standing use of the trail for horseback riding since moving to Waikane in 1980.

• Directs certified copies be sent to the Mayor of Honolulu, Chair of the Honolulu City Council, and Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.