2025-04-24 Planning Commission AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PLANNING COMMISSION
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
350 MAIN STREET
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
APRIL 24, 2025
MEMBERS OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Kevin Maggay, Chairperson
Mario Inga, Vice Chairperson
Mark Christian
Melissa McCaverty
Steve Taylor
The Planning Commission, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon
properly posted and listed agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority
of the Planning Commission, regarding any matter on this agenda, that the City
received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the
Community Development Department, during normal business hours. Such documents
may be posted on the City's website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be
available at the meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the agenda, the public can only comment on city -related
business that is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and/or items listed on
the agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting. Additionally,
members of the public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the agenda
during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five
(5) minutes per person. Before speaking to the Planning Commission, please fill out a
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information in order to speak, except to the extent necessary to be called upon, properly
record your name in meeting minutes and to provide contact information for later staff
follow-up, if appropriate. Please respect the time limits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has
adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation
requests. The policy can also be found on the City's website
at https.11www.else_qundo.or_g/_govemmentldepartmentslcitV-clerk. Please contact
the City Clerk's Office at (310) 524-2308 to make an accommodation request or to
obtain a copy of the policy.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit per
person, 30-minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to
communicate to the Planning Commission on behalf of another, and employees
speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing
the Planning Commission. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable
by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow
action on any item not on the agenda.
A. CONSENT
1. Approve April 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommendation - Approve April 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes.
2. Administrative Use Permit to Allow the Sale of Beer and Wine for On -site
Consumption at an Existing Restaurant operating at 747 N Douglas Street.
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1383, and Administrative Use Permit
No. AUP 25-01).
Recommendation -
1. Receive and File the Community Development Director's approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1383 and Administrative Use Permit
No. AUP 25-01.
2. Find that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of
Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing
Facilities).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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C. NEW BUSINESS
3. Open Meeting and Ethics Primer
Recommendation -
1. Receive and file the presentation.
4. Consideration of a Live/Work Preference Policy for New Affordable
Housing Projects in the City of El Segundo
Recommendation -
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2964, recommending City Council adopt a
live/work preference policy for new city assisted affordable housing
projects in the City of El Segundo.
2. Find that the Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 14 California Code of
Regulations § 15061 (b)(3).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
E. REPORTS — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE:
TIME:
BY:
April 18, 2025
9:00 P.M.
Jazmin Farias, Assistant Planner
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MINUTES OF THE
EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
April 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Inga called the meeting to order at 5.30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Absent: Chair Maggay
Present: Vice Chair Inga
Present: Commissioner Christian
Present: Commissioner McCaverty
Present: Commissioner Taylor
Also present: Michael Allen, AICP, Community Development Director
Also present: Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Planning Manager
Also present: Joaquin Vazquez, City Attorney
Also present: Venus Wesson, Sr. Admin Specialist
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Inga led the pledge.
PUBLIC/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
A. CONSENT
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes:
• March 27, 2025
MOTION: Approve the minutes.
Moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Commissioner McCaverty.
Motion carried, 4-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
B. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. NEW BUSINESS
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2. Presentation of Community Development Department Structure and
Functions
Planning Manager Eduardo Schonborn provided an overview of the Community
Development Department, including how Planning interacts with other divisions
within the department, typical planning applications, and the role of the Planning
Commission.
• Commissioner Christian asked for clarification regarding Administrative
Use Permits (AUP) and wanted to know if the decision is made by the
Director, then why have the items come before the Planning Commission.
Eduardo and City Attorney Joaquin Vazquez shared that the items come
before the Planning Commission as a receive and file item and the item
does not need to be pulled for discussion unless a commissioner decides
to pull the item to discuss the matter.
MOTION: A motion was not required as the presentation did not require an action
to be taken from the Planning Commission.
3. Land Use Element Primer and Selection of Planning Commissioners to
Serve on the General Plan Land Use Element Technical Advisory
Committee.
Community Development Director Michael Allen provided a brief overview of what
the General Plan Land Use Element is and what the General Plan Land Use
Element Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) would participate in. In summary,
the document dictates how a city will grow physically, economically,
environmentally and it shapes the characteristics of the community. It also
dictates future investments in infrastructure, open space, services and has a
ripple effect on other General Plan Elements. The TAC will be an advisory body
purposes only, where policy direction and guidance will be requested.
• Commissioner Christian volunteered to be the primary representative for
the advisory committee. Consensus was provided.
• Commissioners provided consensus for Vice Chair Inga to be the backup
for the advisory committee.
MOTION: Designate Commissioner Christian as the primary representative for
the TAC and Vice Chair Inga as the backup representative.
Moved by Vice Chair Inga, second by Commissioner McCaverty.
Motion carried, 4-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None.
E. REPORTS — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
Michael shared an update regarding the ADU preapproved plans webpage is now
live on the City's website. In summary, if an architect is interested in participating in
the program they could design a template for an ADU that would go through the plan
check process and if approved a resident who is interested in building an ADU can
pick that ADU plan from the website and it will facilitate a faster and cheaper process
for the ADU.
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• Commissioner Christian welcomed Commissioners McCaverty and Taylor to
the team.
• Vice Chair Inga wished everyone a Happy Easter and Passover.
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
Joaquin shared that an ethics training and AB 1234 needs to be completed within
one year from being sworn in and after that every two years. In the next week or so
the City Clerk will mail out a notice with the link for the training and he will be
presenting a brief presentation on this matter at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT — the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Michael Allen, Community Development Director
Kevin Maggay, Planning Commission Chair
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,ITV4H Planning Commission Agenda Statement
E L S E G U N D O Meeting Date: April 24, 2025
Agenda Heading: CONSENT
Item Number: A.2
TITLE:
Administrative Use Permit to Allow the Sale of Beer and Wine for On -site Consumption
at an Existing Restaurant operating at 747 N Douglas Street. (Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1383, and Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 25-01).
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File the Community Development Director's approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1383 and Administrative Use Permit No.
AUP 25-01.
2. Find that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations
§ 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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BACKGROUND:
On August 11, 2016, the Planning Commission approved Environmental Assessment
No. EA-1159 and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-04 allowing a 617 square -foot
outdoor dining area for a restaurant (Lisa's Bon Appetit) at the subject property. The
Planning Commission also received and filed the Community Development Director's
determination approving Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 16-07 for a Type 41 ABC
license for on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine at the restaurant. The
restaurant ceased operation at the site in 2019. In 2021, a bakery began operating at
the subject location, but did not obtain or maintain the previously approved Type 41
ABC license. Consequently, the ABC License expired after two years. After the bakery
closed, The Second Wind Restaurant took over the tenant space and has operated
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EA-1383 and AUP 25-01
Beer and Wine at an Existing Restaurant
April 24, 2025
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since September 2024.
On February 10, 2025, the applicant (Theo Shio) applied for Environmental Assessment
No. EA-1383 and Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 25-01 to allow the sale of beer
and wine for on -site consumption (Type 41 ABC License) to both indoor and outdoor
dining areas at the existing restaurant ("The Second Wind"). After the submittal of
additional information, the Community Development Director conditionally approved the
AUP on April 17, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
Site Description
The subject site is located in the retail portion of the Elevon Project within the Corporate
Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) area. The site is developed with a variety of commercial
uses, including office, retail, service, medical, and restaurant uses that are contained
within multiple buildings and parcels throughout the Elevon Project. The restaurant
occupies 3,390 square feet of an existing 5,322 square -foot building on a 27,676
square -foot lot containing 34 parking spaces. The existing 617 square -foot outdoor
dining area is located on the southwest side of the restaurant.
Project Description:
The proposed project includes on -site sale of beer and wine for on -site consumption at
an existing restaurant that is operating at the site. Alcohol service is proposed to both
the 842 square -foot interior dining area, and the 617 square -foot outdoor dining area.
As a result, the proposed project requires the approval of an AUP for the alcohol service
to both the indoor dining area and outdoor dining area for the restaurant.
Administrative Use Permit 25-01
In accordance with the CCSP, an Administrative Use Permit is required to allow alcohol
service at restaurants within the specific plan area. As indicated above, the Community
Development Director conditionally approved the AUP on April 17, 2025.
In the event the Planning Commission desires to review the Director's approval of the
administrative use permit, the Planning Commission acts in its quasi-judicial capacity
(i.e., applying established standards to applications to determine specific rights under
existing law). Before an administrative use permit may be granted, the Director or the
Commission must find the following findings are met as required by ESMC § 15-22-1
1. There is compatibility of the particular use on the particular site in relationship to
other existing and potential uses within the general area in which the use is
proposed to be located.
2. The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in
which the site is located.
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EA-1383 and AUP 25-01
Beer and Wine at an Existing Restaurant
April 24, 2025
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3. The proposed location and use and the conditions under which the use would be
operated or maintained to not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
4. Potential impacts that could be generated by the proposed use, such as noise,
smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors, traffic and hazards have been recognized
and compensated for.
Noted in the attached approval letter, the Director determined that the findings listed
above can be made to support approval for the amendments to the AUP, allowing the
onsite sale and consumption of beer and wine to both the indoor and outdoor dining
areas for the restaurant.
The subject site is in the Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP). The site is
developed with office, retail, service, medical, and restaurant uses and the proposal
provides an amenity to the existing restaurant. The CCSP allows a mix of office,
restaurant, research and development, light industrial/manufacturing, laboratories, web
hosting, technology -related telecommunications and web hosting facilities,
hotel/conference centers with appurtenant restaurant, retail, medical, and recreational
uses. The proposed ancillary alcohol service for the restaurant is consistent with the
goals of the CCSP, and is compatible with adjacent commercial uses in the immediate
vicinity. The restaurant will obtain and operate with a Type 41 ABC license and food will
be available when alcohol is sold.
The approval also includes conditions that protect the City and surrounding users from
potentially negative impacts, and any subsequent modifications to the floor plan and
areas where alcohol will be served and consumed is subject to review and approval by
the Community Development Department Director. The required findings, conditions of
approval, and environmental assessment are provided in the attached Director's
Approval Letter dated April 17, 2025. The Director concluded that the project is
appropriate for the location and will not operate in a manner that will create unwanted
impacts. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file
the Director's approval. In the alternative, any Planning Commissioner may request that
this permit be discussed, and a decision be made by the Planning Commission instead
of "received and filed."
Environmental Review
After considering the facts and findings below, the Director finds this project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical
exemption (Existing Facilities) since the proposed project involves a minor modification
to the operation of an existing restaurant to include the sale of alcohol for on -site
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EA-1383 and AUP 25-01
Beer and Wine at an Existing Restaurant
April 24, 2025
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consumption in both the indoor and outdoor dining areas.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 5: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Strategy C: Implement strategic initiatives to attract new businesses and foster business
to business networking and collaboration to retain and grow existing businesses.
Strategy D: Implement community planning, land use, and enforcement policies that
encourage growth while preserving El Segundo's quality of life and small-town
character.
PREPARED BY:
Maria Baldenegro, Assistant Planner
REVIEWED BY:
Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Community Development Director
APPROVED BY:
Michael Allen, AICP, Community Development Director
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. The Second Wind SITE PLAN
2. The Second Wind FLOOR PLAN
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,ITV4H Planning Commission Agenda Statement
E L S E G U N D O Meeting Date: April 24, 2025
Agenda Heading: NEW BUSINESS
Item Number: CA
TITLE:
Consideration of a Live/Work Preference Policy for New Affordable Housing Projects in
the City of El Segundo
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2964, recommending City Council adopt a live/work
preference policy for new city assisted affordable housing projects in the City of
ElSegundo.
2. Find that the Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 14 California Code of
Regulations § 15061 (b)(3).
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with California law, the City of El Segundo ("City") is required to prepare
a Housing Element for its general plan every 8 years. The current planning cycle runs
from October 15, 2021, through October 15, 2029 for jurisdictions within the Southern
California Association of Governments ("SCAG").
On February 1, 2022, City Council adopted El Segundo's 6th Cycle Housing Element,
which included a commitment to develop an Affordable Housing Strategic Plan (AHSP)
under Program Four of the Housing Element. To facilitate community and stakeholder
engagement, a public workshop and study session with the City's Planning Commission
was conducted on March 24, 2022. This session provided the Commission and the
public with an opportunity to review and provide input on the draft AHSP.
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Live/Work Preference Policy for New Affordable Housing Projects in the City of El Segundo
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City Council reviewed the draft AHSP and Planning Commission recommendations on
June 21, 2022, and provided feedback to staff regarding their preferred proposed
affordable housing programs. Staff incorporated this feedback into the final AHSP,
which was subsequently adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2023. The
AHSP includes a total of ten policies, programs, and funding strategies intended to
encourage the creation of affordable housing within the city and further implement
housing element policies and goals. Subsequently, the City retained RSG, Inc. on July
15, 2024, to provide on -call housing consulting services.
During the January 23, 2025, Planning Commission meeting, Staff and RSG held an
affordable housing strategic plan study session in which they presented potential
funding opportunities identified to date to help subsidize the costs of affordable housing
development, and presented considerations for the development of an affordable
housing local preference policy to further support the City's housing objectives. The
Commissioners asked staff to look further into a tenant preference policy, providing
additional considerations related to additional preference for public safety and school
district employees, distance criteria, and the appropriate percentage of units set aside
for "local preference."
DISCUSSION:
Prioritization of the development of a local preference policy for city -assisted affordable
housing projects stems from concern that lower -income individuals residing in El
Segundo experience displacement pressure due to increasing housing prices and neec
access to housing that is affordable as properties are redeveloped. The City Council
prioritized the establishment of a Live/Work Preference Policy ("Policy") in the AHSP,
which would require that city -assisted affordable housing projects provide local priority
preference for applicants who live or work in El Segundo. The Policy's intent is to
preserve a certain percentage of affordable housing units for local preference, and to
support access to housing for those facing risk of displacement to remain in the
community.
Local Tenant Preferences:
Percentage of Units: 15% of the deed -restricted affordable rental units must
prioritize certain applicants, with these preferences applying both at the initial
lease -up.
Applicant Preferences:
o Local Residency: Preference is given to applicants with at least one
member who lives in El Segundo.
o Local Employment: Applicants with at least one member working or who
have a job offer within El Segundo, with additional priority for public safety
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personnel, teachers in the El Segundo Unified School District, and City of
El Segundo employees.
o Education or Job Training: Applicants with at least one member involved
in education or job training in El Segundo.
Implementation:
• Affordable housing agreements must include provisions for these preferences.
• The project owner is responsible for enforcing this policy throughout the
affordability period, including:
o Marketing the preference units with eligibility criteria.
o Maintaining a list of eligible applicants and ensuring compliance with
preference requirements.
o Offering Preference Units on a first -come, first -served basis if multiple
applicants are equally eligible.
Limitations:
This policy applies only when other funding sources or regulations don't prohibit
it.
• It must comply with federal and state fair housing laws.
Decision Points
• Should the Policy only apply to affordable rental projects, or should it also include
affordable ownership?
Should the Policy specify the types of public safety personnel (police, fire, EMTs,
paramedics, etc.) in the Policy. If public safety personnel are not defined, then it
will be up to the owners to formulate the definition.
• Does the teacher preference apply only to those working in ESUSD, Weisburn
School District, or any school district? Should the Policy also consider whether
this applies to any employee employed by a school district (teacher aids, janitors,
etc.) or only teachers?
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Live/Work Preference Policy for New Affordable Housing Projects in the City of El Segundo
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CITY STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Goal 5: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Strategy D: Implement community planning, land use, and enforcement policies that
encourage growth while preserving El Segundo's quality of life and small-town
character.
PREPARED BY:
Agnes Ho, Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY:
Michael Allen, Community Development Director
APPROVED BY:
Michael Allen, Community Development Director
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Reso No. 2964
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RESOLUTION NO. 2964
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
A LIVE/WORK PREFERENCE TENANT POLICY FOR NEW
AFFORDABLE CITY -ASSISTED HOUSING IN THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO
(ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 1389)
The Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo does resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. In accordance with California law, the City of El Segundo ("City") is required to
prepare a Housing Element for its general plan every 8 years. The current planning
cycle runs from October 15, 2021, through October 15, 2029 for jurisdictions within
the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG").
B. On February 1, 2022, the City Council initially adopted El Segundo's 6t" Cycle
Housing Element, which articulated the City's commitment to adopting an
Affordable Housing Strategic Plan ("AHSP").
C. On December 19, 2023, the City adopted its AHSP, which includes a total of ten
policies, programs, and funding strategies created to encourage the creation of
affordable housing within the city and further implement housing element goals.
D. The City Council prioritized the establishment of a Live/Work Preference Policy
("Policy") in the AHSP, which would require that affordable housing agreements for
new affordable housing rental units provide local priority preference for applicants
who live or work in El Segundo. The Policy's intent is to remedy or mitigate the
displacement and gentrification impacts that may result from development
activities.
E. During the January 23, 2025, Planning Commission meeting, Staff and RSG held
an affordable housing strategic plan study session in which they presented
potential funding opportunities identified to date to help subsidize the costs of
affordable housing development and presented considerations for the
development of an affordable housing local preference policy to further support the
City's housing objectives. The Commissioners asked staff to look further into a
tenant preference policy.
F. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the evidence presented to
the Commission at its April 24, 2025, hearing including, without limitation, the staff
report submitted by the Community Development Department and the totality of
the evidence in the administrative record.
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SECTION 2: Findings and Conclusions. The Planning Commission finds that the Policy
aligns with the Housing Element and adopted AHSP and has the potential to ensure local
residents and workers benefit from new affordable housing opportunities in the City of El
Segundo.
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. Based on the facts set forth in Section 2, and
on the evidence in the record as a whole, the Planning Commission finds and determines
that as a policy document, there is no substantial evidence that the proposed project will
have a significant effect on the environment, cumulative or otherwise. The proposed
Policy does not modify or affect any allowable use or development standard with the City.
Future development will require independent environmental assessment at time of
implementation. Accordingly, adoption of this Resolution is exempt from further review
under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
§ 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity
in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4: Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the Ordinance attached as Exhibit "A" which would implement the Zone
Text Amendment.
SECTION 5: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determination
in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and
written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and
determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the Planning
Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial
evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 6: Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the
project is based on information available at the time of the decision. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the
project will not exist. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate
assumptions.
SECTION 7: This Resolution will remain effective unless and until superseded by a
subsequent resolution.
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SECTION 8: The Commission secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
any person requesting a copy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of April 2025.
ATTEST:
Michael Allen, Secretary and
Community Development Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
IN
Kevin Maggay, Chair
City of El Segundo Planning Commission
Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney
Maggay
Inga
Christian
McCaverty
Taylor
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Exhibit "A"
Live/Work Preference Policy for New Affordable Housing in the City of El
Segundo
Definitions
A. "Affordable Housing" shall mean deed -restricted residential property where the
rent is limited to no more than affordable rent, as such term is defined in California
Health & Safety Code Section 50053, or the housing cost is limited to no more than
affordable housing cost, as such term is defined in California Health & Safety Code
Section 50052.5, for low and moderate income households whose gross income
does not exceed 120 area median income for the County of Los Angeles, adjusted
for family size.
B. "City -Assisted Affordable Housing Project" shall mean Affordable Housing that
receives financing or ground lease property interest from the City of El Segundo
for new construction or acquisition rehabilitation; or is required to provide
Affordable Housing under a development agreement with the City of El Segundo.
C. "Owner" shall mean any person or entity having a legal right of ownership or rights
under a ground lease in real property, or entities responsible for the management
and leasing of the property to residential tenants.
D. "Preference Units" shall mean units within a City -Assisted Affordable Housing
Project that are subject to preference requirements set forth in this Policy.
II. Tenant Preferences
A. Owners of a City -Assisted Affordable Housing Project shall give preference in
occupying, renting, or selling a percentage of their units. The preferences shall
apply to 15% of the deed -restricted affordable units not otherwise designated for a
set -aside population. Preference requirements for the Preference Units shall be
required at initial lease -up or sale and continuing thereafter throughout the term of
the affordability restriction.
B. Owners of a City -Assisted Affordable Housing Project shall give preference
to the following applicant households to the maximum extent allowed by
law:
Applicants with at least one household member whose
primary place of residence is in El Segundo.
Applicants with at least one household member who works or
who has received and accepted a bona fide offer of
employment within El Segundo.
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1. Additional preference will be given to applicant
households with at least one household member who
is employed as one of the following:
a. Public safety personnel, including but not limited
to law enforcement, firefighters, emergency
medical technicians, and paramedics
b. Employees of a school district
c. Employees of the City of El Segundo
iii. Applicants with at least one household member who
participates in an education or job training program located
within the City of El Segundo.
III. Implementation
A. Affordable housing agreements for City -Assisted Affordable Housing
Projects, including, but not limited to, a Development Agreement or Density
Bonus Agreement, entered into with the Owner shall contain preference
provisions consistent with this Policy.
B. The Owner of a City -Assisted Affordable Housing Project shall be
responsible for the initial and continuous implementation of the Policy
throughout the term of the affordability restriction, including the following:
The Owner shall incorporate information about the Policy in
marketing materials for the City -Assisted Affordable Housing
Project, including documentation required by the Owner to
qualify eligible applicants for the Preference Units. The
marketing materials must not exclude individuals based upon
their citizenship status (unless otherwise prohibited based
upon funding source) and must allow alternative forms of
documentation that establishes their residency and income.
ii. The Owner shall maintain a list of applicants who have filed a
complete application for the Preference Units and who have
incomes which would qualify them as an eligible tenant.
iii. The Owner shall determine eligibility for the preferences
established by the Policy and offer to Preference Units in
accordance with requirements set forth in the Policy.
1. If multiple tenants are equally eligible and qualified to
rent a Preference Unit, the Owner shall implement a
lottery system based on the preference provisions
consistent with this Policy to eligible Applicants.
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IV. Limitations
A. This Policy shall be applied only if and to the extent that other funding sources for
the project do not prohibit the preference.
B. This Policy shall be applied only if and to the extent that the program does not
violate federal and state fair housing law.
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