Chapter 2.36 — CITY SEAL AND LOGOTYPE

A seal consisting of a circular disc 1.6875 inches in diameter and having thereon the following inscriptions: "CITY OF BELLFLOWER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA" on the external circle; "INCORPORATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1957" framing the internal circle; and "OFFICIAL SEAL" in the center.

(Ord. 1221 § 1, 11/28/11)

The City Council may establish or create, from time to time, a logo, logotype, insignia, and motto (collectively, the "City Logotype"). The City claims all right and title, including copyrights and trademarks to the City Logotype, or facsimile thereof, and claims every right to control the use of the City Logotype, or facsimile thereof. At the time of the first adoption of this chapter, one existing City Logotype consists of an image of three flowers with the inscription "CITY OF BELLFLOWER" arched downwards above the flowers. Directly below the flowers, in a straight italicized line, is "Families Businesses Futures." Below that insignia is a further inscription of the City's motto, "GROWING TOGETHER," arched upwards and bracketed by quotation marks. Another City Logotype is similar to the one just described but has the words "WATCH US GROW."

(Ord. 1221 § 1, 11/28/11)

The City Council may establish or create, from time to time, City marketing materials including City symbols, letterhead, images, photographs, and all other forms of materials developed by the City to market, advertise, represent, and communicate the image, character, and community of Bellflower. The City claims all right and title, including copyrights and trademarks, to such City marketing materials and claims every right to control the use of any such marketing materials. (Ord. 1221 § 1, 11/28/11)

The City Clerk shall be the custodian of the City seal described in Section 2.36.010. The City Manager shall be the custodian of the City Logotype and marketing materials described in Sections 2.36.020 and 2.36.030.

(Ord. 1221 § 1, 11/28/11)

The City name, seal, Logotype, image, and marketing materials, or facsimile of any of these items, shall not be used:

• A. For political purposes, except for identifying informational flyers or brochures prepared by the City in relation to election materials or ballot measures in accordance with the provisions of law; or

• B. For profit or charitable or other solicitation, unless the City Council permits such use by adoption of a written resolution following a noticed public hearing thereon. (Ord. 1221 § 1, 11/28/11)

Any person, firm, corporation, or organization violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable in accordance with Chapter 1.08 of this Code. A person, firm, corporation, or organization shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which a violation of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted by the person, firm, corporation, or organization and shall be punishable as provided in this section. In addition to such penal damages the City shall be entitled to collect from any person, firm, corporation, or organization violating this chapter, and the same shall be paid forthwith upon demand by the City, any and all revenues received by said person, firm, corporation, or organization from the wrongful use of the City seal, logo, or other marketing materials developed and claimed by the City regardless of the costs associated therewith.

(Ord. 1221 § 1, 11/28/11)