Council Policies:
Consider Revising and
Adopting Council Policies
on City Seal and Logo Use;
Special Orders,
Proclamations, and
Certificates of Recognition;
and Vending Machines in
City Facilities; and
Discuss Plaques-
Dedication, and Special
Events
September 23, 2025
City Council Policy
• Official description of a City
procedure, policy, or practice
• Approved by the City Council
• Policy may derive from an
ordinance, resolution,
or administrative regulation
City Council Policy Review
The comprehensive review of approximately 160 policies adopted by the City Council since 1962 is progressing steadily, with the goal of identifying policies for revision, rescission, or potential new policies for Council consideration.
The City Manager
initiated a review of
City Council policies
A workgroup including
staff from the City
Manager, City Clerk, and
City Attorney
departments is
coordinating this effort
The City Council is
asked to consider
revising two policies and
provide feedback on two
policies
Since the start of the
review process, City
Council has revised six
policies, rescinded
sixteen polices, and
adopted one new policy
Fall 2022 November 2024 –
September 2025Spring 2024 September 23, 2025
City Council Policies Recommended for Revision
1. 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo Purpose:
• Established to provide guidelines for
implementing the City identification program
and consistent uses of the official logos and
seal
• Was last updated in September 2005
Recommended Changes:
• Add reference to the City Clerk being the
custodian of the City seal
• Detail authorized and prohibited uses of the City
seal, alterations to the seal, and a process for
exceptions to the seal’s use
• Detail authorized and prohibited uses of the City
logos
• Update the policy regarding copyright protection
of the logos and seal
City Council Policies Recommended for Revision
2. 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
Purpose:
• Outlines the nutritional standards for the food
and drinks for vending at City of Chula Vista
facilities
• Requires all vending machines in City-owned
facilities to meet state nutritional standards
and provide healthier food and beverage
options
• Was adopted on in May 2006
Recommended Changes:
• Amended the Beverage Standards to have 50% of all
beverages in each vending machines to meet Choice
Plus standards
• Amended the Snack Standards to have 50% of all
snacks and foods in each vending machines to meet
Choice Plus standards
• Clean-up and clarify language throughout
City Council Policies for Discussion
1. 100-02 Plaques – Dedication
• Adopted in 1996 to guide dedication plaques for major projects
• Lists: serving elected officials, board/commission
members, and staff at time of dedication
• Staff provides memo when plaque is prepared; Council may agendize exceptions
• Staff seeking Council feedback on whether to revise or keep policy as is
City Council Policies for Discussion
2. 840-04 Special Events: Sponsorship,
Endorsement, and Support
• Defines City sponsorship and support of large-scale
community events
• Goal: enhance vitality, community engagement, and economic prosperity in Chula Vista
• Outlines City role in endorsing or supporting events with resources or recognition
• Staff requesting feedback to inform updates and future adoption of a Special Events Guide
Adopt a
resolution
revising Council
Policies
►100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo ►111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition
►840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
Recommended Action
Discuss and
provide
feedback on
Council Policies
►100-02 Plaques – Dedication
►102-07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and
Support
Recommended Action
Recommended Actions
1) Adopt resolution revising Council Policies:
• 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo • 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition
• 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
2) Discuss and provide feedback on Council Policies:
• 100-02 Plaques – Dedication
• 102-07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and Support