Chapter 1.04
CITY SEAL
Sections:
1.04.010 Official indicia of the city designated.
1.04.030 Unlawful use of official indicia for political purposes.
1.04.040 Unlawful use of city-owned property.
1.04.060 Penalty for violation.
1.04.070 Penalty supplemental to other penalties and remedies.
1.04.010 Official indicia of the city designated.
The city clerk’s official seal, as embossed, is a die one and one-half inches in diameter; the form of the die shall be two circles, one inside the other. Within the smaller circle shall be imprinted the words “Incorporated July 1, 2001.” Within the larger circle and outside the limits of the inner circle shall be imprinted the words “City of Aliso Viejo, California.”
The seal of the city consists of two circles, one inside the other. Within the smaller circle are the words “July 2001” with images of a fountain, buildings, and houses in front of a mountain range and the sun rising behind it. An alder tree is within the larger and smaller circle. Also within the larger circle, but outside the limits of the inner circle, are the words “City of Aliso Viejo, California.” The seal of the city is depicted below:
The city logo is a copyrighted mark consisting of the stylized letters “AV” forming a design of a diamond above the stylized words, “ALISO VIEJO,” which appear above the stylized phrase “Live Life Inspired,” as depicted below:
The imprint or stamp of the city clerk’s official seal, the seal of the city, and the city logo constitute the official indicia of the city. [Ord. 2020-216 § 2; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-80); Ord. 2001-002 § 1].
1.04.020 Custodian and use.
The city clerk is the custodian of the official indicia of the city. It is unlawful for any other than city staff to knowingly or willfully use, or cause the use of, a copy or replica of any official indicia of the city or the original or a copy or replica of city letterhead, stationery, or business cards without prior approval of the city council. [Ord. 2020-216 § 2; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-81)].
1.04.030 Unlawful use of official indicia for political purposes.
It is unlawful for any person to use any official indicia of the city for political purposes. “Political purpose,” as that phrase is used in this section, means and includes 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. [Ord. 2020-216 § 2; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-82)].
1.04.040 Unlawful use of city-owned property.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or willfully use, or cause the use of, any city-owned property including, but not limited to, real or personal property, improvements, equipment, supplies, or materials of the city or any city department, agency or office for any private or commercial purposes. [Ord. 2020-216 § 2; Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-83)].
1.04.050 Purposes defined.
“Private purpose,” as that phrase is used in this chapter, means and 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 as provided by resolution of the city council:
1. The promotion, support or endorsement of a person, issue or cause; or
2. The promotion, support or endorsement of any religious, charitable or otherwise not-for-profit organization, entity or cause.
“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 and/or connected in any way with trade, commerce or business. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-84)].
Cross-reference: definitions generally, AVMC 1.02.010.
1.04.060 Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm, corporation, or entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter, as determined by the city council, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-85)].
1.04.070 Penalty supplemental to other penalties and remedies.
The penalties imposed by the provisions of this chapter shall be supplemental and in addition to any other penalties or remedies which may be imposed or provided by other laws or ordinances, such as disciplinary action, removal from public office, judicial order or judgment, or other matter. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2001-019 § 1 (1-1-86)].