Bill > HCR68

This concurrent resolution requests the Mayor of Honolulu, the Honolulu City Council, and the Department of Parks and Recreation to establish a dedicated animal education and training complex within the recently acquired Kalaeloa parklands, which span approximately 400 acres and were transferred from the U.S. Navy on June 12, 2024. The resolution highlights the current lack of suitable venues for animal-related activities in the area, noting restrictions in existing parks and the absence of off-leash dog parks in City Park District 3, which covers Waipahu to Waianae. The proposed complex would include specific amenities such as bathrooms, secure indoor meeting and exhibition rooms similar to the McCoy Pavilion, food preparation facilities, and secure storage areas that animal clubs could rent for equipment used in activities like dog agility, obedience training, Fast CAT competitions, and benched shows for cats, rabbits, and birds. The resolution aims to address the overlooked needs of the animal community on Oahu, particularly in the rapidly growing Kapolei area, by creating a dedicated space for animal education, training, and community engagement.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68&year=2025