HomeMy WebLinkAboutR 5385 RESOLUTION NO. 5385
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DESIGNATING THE CITY SEAL, CITY
LOGO, AND POLICE BADGE AS OFFICIAL SYMBOLS OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande does not currently have a policy specifically designating
the City Seal, City Logo, and Police Badge as official symbols; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a City Seal, City Logo, and Police Badge use
policy that provides guidance and standards for use of the symbols; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande that:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. It is in the public interest to establish a policy guiding the appearance of the City
Seal and distinctive devices, including badges, incorporating the City Seal. The
City Seal is a symbol of the authority and jurisdiction of the City, and as such, is a
valuable asset of the City and its citizens;
B. The City Seal should only be used when conducting official City business as
unauthorized use of the City Seal may mislead the public; and
C. The most appropriate method of implementing such a policy is to adopt this
resolution and authorize the City Manager to implement the provisions specified
within this resolution.
SECTION 2: Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the
following definitions will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this
resolution:
A. "City Seal" means the current Seal, any and all prior versions of the City's Seal,
or any graphic representation that simulates, approximates or resembles the
City's Seal and contains the City's name. The image of the City Seal is
substantially the same as the form shown in Exhibit A and incorporated by this
reference.
B. "City Logo" means the official logo of the City of Arroyo Grande that is displayed
on City documents, stationary, uniforms, and monument signs, the image of
which is substantially the same as shown on Exhibit B and incorporated by this
reference.
C. "Police Badge" means the distinctive device worn as a sign of membership in and
authority of the Arroyo Grande Police Department. The Police Badge identifies
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the wearer as an Arroyo Grande Police Officer. The image of the Police Badge is
substantially the same as the form shown on Exhibit C, and incorporated by this
reference.
SECTION 3: City Seal, City Logo, and Police Badge Designated Official Symbols.
A. The City Seal is designated the official seal of the City of Arroyo Grande.
B. The City Logo is designated the official logo of the City of Arroyo Grande.
C. The Police Badge is designated the official badge of the Arroyo Grande Police
Department.
SECTION 4: Alteration of City Seal, City Logo, and Police Badge.
A. The City Seal, City Logo, and Police Badge cannot be altered unless such
alterations are approved by resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 5: Prohibition. No person can make, reproduce, manufacture, display or use the City
Seal or City Logo or Police Badge, or their design, or any design so closely resembling the
same as to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for the City Seal or City Logo, for any purpose
other than for official City business, a City-sponsored event or publication, or a City-endorsed
event or publication, without the approval of the City Council.
SECTION 6: Authorization. The City Manager or their designee is broadly authorized to
promulgate administrative policies and procedures to implement the purpose and direction set
forth in this Resolution that the City Seal, City Logo, and Police Badge be used only for official
and authorized purposes.
SECTION 7: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain
effective unless superseded or repealed.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; will
enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and will make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the record of proceedings of the City Council of said City, in
the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member George, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Guthrie, George, Secrest, Barneich, and Mayor Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 13th day of August, 2024.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, JESSICA MATSON, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 5385 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 13th day of August, 2024.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 15th day of
August, 2024.
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK