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From August to October 2024, the Ad Hoc held formal meetings with Council Members, OHCD <br />representatives, and various stakeholders. Below is a schedule of meeting dates and topics <br />covered: <br />- Thurs, Aug. 15, 9AM-11AM — Established meeting schedule and focus areas <br />- Thurs, Aug. 22, 9AM-12PM — Training on Ch. 11 by Deputy Corporation Counsel Sylvia <br />Wan <br />- Wed, Aug. 28, 9AM-1PM — Review of State Housing package by Rep. Luke Evslin, with <br />participation from the Office of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (Michael Dahilig); review and <br />discussion of the Keyser Marston Report with David Doezema <br />- Thurs, Sept. 5, 9AM-12PM — Discussion on housing credits and excess credits, with <br />insights from County Auditor Tyler Benner <br />- Tues, Sept. 10, 9AM-12PM — Discussion on in -lieu fees <br />- Wed, Sept. 25, 9AM-1PM — Exploration of potential development incentives, with Mark <br />Roy (Munekiyo Hiraga) available to discuss Maui County's 2.97 program <br />- Thurs, Oct. 3, 9AM-1PM — Further discussion on incentives with Buddy Almedia of <br />Maui County Housing Programs, and preparation for Oct. 10 meeting with housing <br />contributors <br />- Thurs, Oct. 10, 9AM-3PM — Hawai`i Island Housing Contributors Summit <br />- Fri, Oct. 18, 9AM-1 PM — Summit debrief and Ad Hoc reflection <br />This report details the insights and actionable steps identified through this structured and <br />collaborative process. A full list of participants is provided at the end of the report. <br />Context from the Hawaii Island Housing Contributors Summit <br />A key milestone in this process was the Hawaii Island Housing Contributors Summit held on <br />Thursday, October 10, 2024. During this convening, stakeholders in housing development <br />provided extensive feedback on the challenges of meeting affordability standards amid rising <br />construction costs, regulatory delays, and infrastructure demands. Participants emphasized the <br />need for clear guidelines and timelines within governmental processes, "bridge the gap" <br />programs to maintain affordability, as well as streamlined solutions to make projects financially <br />viable. This feedback has been instrumental in shaping the following recommendations to refine <br />Chapter 11, clarifying processes, and removing barriers that hinder the development of <br />affordable housing. <br />Chapter 11 Triggers and Broader Housing Policy <br />Currently, Chapter 11 outlines requirements of affordable housing to be built as part of new <br />residential developments where property is rezoned to create five or more residential units or <br />lots, and for rezonings for resorts, hotels, and industrial uses that add more than 100 full-time <br />equivalent jobs. The Ad Hoc recommends expanding its housing policy to encourage a range of <br />housing developments — from single units to larger -scale projects — particularly in areas with <br />2 <br />