City Council

What We Do

City Council focuses on the long-range vision for the community, establishing policies that affect the overall operation of the city.

Virtual Meetings

Through December 31, 2020, City Council of the City of Lancaster will conduct all of its regularly scheduled meetings, special meetings and committee meetings virtually rather than meeting in person. The virtual meetings will be broadcast on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/cityoflancasterpagov.

How to Make Public Comment

In order to make public comment, you will need to join the meeting via Zoom video conferencing or by phoning into the Zoom meeting. See below for details on how to join the Zoom meeting.

There are three opportunities to make public comment during a City Council meeting.

1. During Agenda Item VI. This public comment period is reserved for citizens who have contacted the City Clerk prior to the meeting to request the opportunity to address City Council. Duration of comments limited to three minutes. Complete the form at www.cityoflancasterpa.com/public-comment to arrange to make public comment. Please indicate if you will be joining the Zoom meeting to make comment, or if you’re submitting comments to be read by the City Clerk. All requests for public comment under Agenda Item VI must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 

2. During Agenda Item X. This Public Comment period is open for those who did not contact the City Clerk in advance and would like to comment on an issue NOT on the agenda. Duration of comments is limited to three minutes.

3. You may comment on a specific agenda item when prompted to do so by the Council President. Duration of comment is limited to three minutes.

Video conferencing audience: To make a comment, use the “raise your hand” feature when prompted to do so by Council President. When called upon, state your name, address, and then your comments. Comments should be limited to three minutes.

Phone-in audience: To make a comment, dial *9 when prompted to do so by Council President. When called upon by your phone number, state your name, address, and then your comments. Comments should be limited to three minutes. Please note that if you choose to call in to make public comment, your phone number will be public.

Zoom Info

The information below will be used for all City Council committee and regular meetings until further notice.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/93589140977?pwd=U1E0R0U5WDJUdkNwdmdrSlY3OVhUUT09
Passcode: 341818

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13126266799,,93589140977#,,,,,,0#,,341818# or +19294362866,,93589140977#,,,,,,0#,,341818#

Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782

Webinar ID: 935 8914 0977
Passcode: 341818

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abHdD18Fpq

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

All locations are accessible to persons with physical disabilities.  Any person with a disability who will require an accommodation of some type while attending any of these public meetings should notify the City’s ADA/Section 504 Compliance Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of each meeting so that the appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

ANY ADDITIONAL RESCHEDULED OR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE ADVERTISED ACCORDINGLY.