Council approves multiple public-works plans and delays East Manoa housing award to review proposals
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Summary
Council approved plans for Trolley Park and Hillcrest Avenue projects, accepted a single proposal intent for a Lockwood project, and continued the East Manoa Phase 1 housing decision to July 28 to allow staff follow-up; staff said seven firms submitted RFP responses for East Manoa.
The council approved several public-works and development items and continued one housing award to allow staff follow-up.
Resolutions passed included authorization to issue a bid for the Trolley Park Playground Improvement Project and approval of plans and specifications for the Hillcrest Avenue Reconstruction Phase 1. The council also adopted a resolution declaring the city's intent to accept a proposal received for a purchase, sale and development agreement (resolution 25-179) after discussion that the selected proposer was the only bidder on that parcel.
On the East Manoa Phase 1 housing project, staff said seven firms responded to the request for proposals, more than the city typically receives. Community Development asked the council to continue the public hearing and resolution to the July 28 meeting at 7 p.m. so staff could gather additional follow-up information from applicants and include proposals in the next meeting packet; staff said proposals are available for public review in Community Development and will appear in the next packet.
Why it matters: the approvals move park and roadway projects into the bidding or design phase; the East Manoa continuation preserves competitive review and gives staff time to vet the seven proposals. Council encouraged interested builders to remain engaged for future phases.
Action notes: motions to approve the Trolley Park and Hillcrest items carried; the East Manoa public hearing was continued to the July 28, 2025 council meeting at 7 p.m. by unanimous motion.