Planning commission recommends 15% live‑work preference for new city‑assisted affordable housing

The El Segundo Planning Commission voted 5-0 April 24 to recommend that City Council adopt a live‑work preference policy for new city‑assisted affordable housing projects. The draft policy, developed by consultants RSG with city staff, would reserve preferences for 15% of deed‑restricted units at new city‑assisted rental and for‑sale projects and apply those preferences at initial lease‑up and when vacant units become available during the affordability term.

"As it is drafted now, preferences shall apply to 15% of deed restricted units at new city assisted rental and for sale affordable housing projects," RSG senior analyst Jillian Glickman told commissioners during the presentation. The draft also gives additional preference to households with at least one member who lives in El Segundo, who works in El Segundo (including those who have received and accepted bona fide offers of employment), or who participates in education or job‑training programs located in the city.

Consultants and staff told the commission the policy…