Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 164 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prohibit all commercial vendors at the Nu`uanu Pali Lookout on the island of Oahu.

Testimony in support of this measure was submitted by the Nu`uanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board and six individuals. Testimony in opposition to this measure was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

The 985-foot cliff side of the Ko`olau mountain range offers one of the best panoramic views of the windward coast and is the site of a very historical battle in Hawaiian history. Recently, there have been commercial vendors selling food, trinkets, and other items at the Nu`uanu Pali Lookout. For many using the lookout, a place of such historical significance, to sell items is disrespectful and degrades the dignity that this area deserves. Your Committee finds that it is appropriate for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to regulate and enforce commercial vendors at the lookout to ensure that the area is used in a respectful manner.

Your Committee has amended this measure by:

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 164, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 164, S.D. 1.