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POLICY RESOLUTION NO. 34
POLICY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE OFFICIAL CITY LOGO AND OFFICIAL CITY SEAL
WHEREAS, on August 25, 1987, the City has approved a City Logo (which may be
referred to in this resolution as the “Current City Logo”) which is generally used in
identifying City activities, programs, and property. The Current City Logo is shown on
Exhibit “C,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREAS, the City has previously approved a City Seal (which may be referred
to in this resolution as the “Current City Seal”) which is generally used in memorializing
official City records. The Current City Seal shown on Exhibit “D,” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve an update to the official City Logo,
and an update to the official City Seal, to be used by the City as documented in this
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa,
as follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves the City Logo (which may be referred to in this
resolution as the “Updated City Logo”), as shown on Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City Council hereby approves the City Seal (which may be referred to in this
resolution as the “Updated City Seal”), as shown on Exhibit “B,” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
3. The City Clerk shall be the custodian of the City Logo and the City Seal, consistent
with California Government Code Section 40811.
4. The City Seal shall be used solely for purposes determined by the City Clerk to be
necessary or appropriate to memorialize official records of the City.
5. The City Logo shall be used solely by the City, for purposes directly connected with
the official activities, programs, or property of the City, as authorized by the City
Council or the City Manager.
6. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to transition the use of the City
Logo from the Previous City Logo to the Updated City Logo in a cost effective
manner, so that some uses may be promptly implemented (such as electronic uses),
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but other uses will be implemented over time (such as uses on City vehicles and City
property).
7.The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to promptly transition the use of the
City Logo from the Previous City Seal to the Updated City Seal.
8.The City Clerk is hereby authorized to register the City Logo and the City Seal with
the California Secretary of State, and to keep that registration updated, pursuant to
California Business and Professions Code Section 14217.
9.No person shall use the City Seal (whether the Previous City Seal or the Updated
City Seal, and no person shall use the City Logo (whether the Previous City Logo or
the Updated City Logo) unless the use is authorized in accordance with this
resolution. For the purpose of interpreting the requirements of California
Government Code Section 34501.5, the City shall consider both the City Seal and
the City Logo to be “the seal of the city.” Consistent with California Government
Code Section 34501.5, no person shall use a reproduction or facsimile of the City
Seal or the City Logo in a manner that creates a misleading, erroneous, or false
impression that the document or activity is authorized by the City.
10. Administrative Regulations.
10.1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to establish and maintain written
administrative regulations to implement the policies set forth in this resolution, in
accordance with the requirements of the City Charter, the Napa Municipal Code,
and this resolution. The City Manager may delegate the duties and authority set
forth in this resolution to the City Clerk or other qualified City employees, to be
documented as a part of the administrative regulations.
10.2. A copy of the administrative regulations shall be maintained in the office of
the City Clerk. The administrative regulations shall be recommended for
approval by the City Clerk, and subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
11. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Napa at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 19th day
of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Luros, Sedgley, Inman, Techel
NOES: Mott
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: _ ________
Dorothy Roberts
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Michael W. Barrett
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
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EXHIBIT C
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EXHIBIT D
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