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El Segundo adopts live-work preference for affordable rentals, raises local set-aside to 20%
Summary
The council adopted a live-work preference policy for new affordable rental projects, increasing the local preference from 15% to 20% and removing a special preference for city and school employees.
The El Segundo City Council on June 3 adopted a resolution establishing a live-work preference policy for new city-affiliated affordable housing projects. The policy requires that a share of affordable rental units prioritize local residents or applicants with at least one household member who works in El Segundo or has a bona fide job offer there.
Community Development Director Michael Allen and consulting firm RSG presented the proposed policy. The version adopted by council increased the local preference percentage from the draft 15% to 20% and removed a separate preference that had been proposed for city and school district employees.
Under the adopted policy, 20% of affordable rental units in covered projects must be prioritized for local residents or applicants with qualifying employment ties to El Segundo. Council discussion emphasized preserving access for local workers while balancing project feasibility; the transcript records adoption with the stated modifications. The resolution was adopted as amended; the transcript does not include a recorded vote tally or the motion maker.
