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Stanton staff introduces ordinance to restrict commercial/political use of city seal and logo
Summary
Community Services Director Boba Deo presented Ordinance No. 1161 to add chapter 1.14 to the Stanton Municipal Code to regulate use of the city's seal and logo, designate the city clerk as custodian, prohibit private/commercial/political use without approval, and repeal a 1990 resolution; council moved to introduce the ordinance.
Stanton — The City Council received a staff presentation and moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1161, a proposal to add chapter 1.14 to the Stanton Municipal Code to regulate the city’s official seal and logo.
Community Services Director Boba Deo described the ordinance as a way to ensure consistency and legal protection for the city’s brand identity. Attachment materials included past and proposed uses of the seal and logo; the ordinance would designate the city clerk as custodian of the city’s official indicia, limit private or commercial uses without council approval, and outline penalties for misuse. Staff also recommended repealing a 1990 resolution that previously regulated the logo and updating council rules of order to reference the new ordinance.
Councilmembers supported the approach, noting concerns about unauthorized commercial exploitation and the need to police usage of city graphics. One councilmember urged the council to model respectful use by applying the same standards to itself.
Staff recommended introduction of Ordinance No. 1161 and associated resolutions; council agreed to proceed and directed staff to bring the ordinance and resolution forward for the required readings.
