City committee backs deal to open City buildings for county emergency vaccine sites

The county would use City-owned sites rent free during declared public health emergencies, for up to four months per site.

City Council· posted Sep 25Spending

During declared public health emergencies, Los Angeles County public health workers could set up vaccine and medicine distribution sites in City-owned buildings and parking lots without paying rent. The Municipal Facilities Committee approved the General Services request on September 24, 2026, and sent it to the City Council for approval.

What happens next

City Council consideration; General Services would negotiate the agreement and report final terms back to the Municipal Facilities Committee.

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