Chapter 1.08 — CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO

Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 1.1-61 and 270-86.

There is adopted as the official seal of the City, the imprint of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, having around its perimeter the words, "City of Union City, California, incorporated January 1959."

(Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

The City Council, from time to time, may, by resolution, establish and designate the general design and details of official City logos of the City of Union City. (Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

The City Clerk is the custodian of the official City seal and City logo of the City of Union City. (Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

"Commercial purpose," as that phrase is used in this chapter, means and includes, but is not limited to: the promotion, support or endorsement of any group, entity, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, association, or individual which is for-profit or connected in any way with trade, commerce or business.

"Private purpose," as that phrase is used in this chapter includes, but is not limited to:

• A. The promotion, support or endorsement of or opposition to any candidate for a public office or the support or endorsement of or opposition to any ballot measure, initiative, referendum, or any other matter voted upon at a proper election.

• B.

  • Except the phrase does not include:
  1. Any promotion, support or endorsement authorized by action of the City Council; or

2. The promotion, support or endorsement of charitable or non-profit organization.

(Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

The City seal and City logo are the property of the City of Union City. The City seal and City logo are established to identify official documents and official City personnel, facilities, property, events and other publications. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and publicly display the City seal or City logo, or any colorable imitation that may be mistaken for the same, that has been affixed digitally or physically to any item or document, including a website, for a private purpose or commercial purpose, or in any manner that may reasonably be calculated to convey the impression that the item or document is endorsed, authorized or approved by the

City, unless the display is authorized by the City Council or City Manager. (Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

It is unlawful for any person to publicly and knowingly use, whether by imprinting on any item or publishing in any document, including a website, the words "City of Union City" as part of a name, title or event for a private purpose or commercial purpose in any manner that may reasonably be calculated to convey the impression that an event, entity, organization, policy, product or person is endorsed, authorized, affiliated or approved by the City of Union City, unless such name or title is obtained by written authorization from the City Council or the City Manager.

(Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person from manufacturing or selling non-documentary objects, such as souvenirs or decorative items, bearing the City seal or City logo as part of the design, provided that such activity is pursuant to agreement with the City, containing any requirements and limitations that the City Manager deems appropriate to assure that such use is in the best interests of the City of Union City.

(Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)

Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter may be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable as provided in Chapter 1.16 of this Code. The penalties imposed by the provisions of this chapter shall be supplemental and in addition to any other judicial and administrative penalties and remedies available to the City under this Code or State or Federal law.

(Ord. 793-14 § 4, 2014)