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La Verne to update 1963 agreement with LA County Department of Public Health; council asks for clearer local communication in emergencies
Summary
City staff introduced a modernized agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to replace a 1963 document. County officials said the update modernizes statutory references without changing services or costs; council asked for improved local coordination and communication during public‑health emergencies going forward.
City staff presented a proposed update to La Verne’s agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on March 17, describing the revision as a modernization that replaces outdated statutory references but does not change services or add cost to the city.
Joshua Brobowski, director of governmental affairs with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (appearing online), said the draft standard agreement updates language to current statute and practice and preserves existing services at no additional cost to the city. "This is really just an opportunity for us to update very outdated agreements," he said.
Council members requested stronger lines of communication for future public‑health emergencies after recalling the early COVID‑19 response, when cities said they experienced abrupt directives and limited local consultation. Mayor and council asked the county to coordinate with city managers and local elected leaders before imposing measures that would materially affect local businesses and residents.
Staff indicated the matter will return on the April 7 agenda for further consideration and potential approval.
