CC Resolution 12553RESOLUTION NO. 12553
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE ADOPTED WATER TOWER LIGHTING
SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, in May of 2018, Campbell's State Assembly representative, Evan Low,
requested that the City's landmark water tower in the Downtown be illuminated in
rainbow colors during the month of June 2018 in recognition of "Pride Month" in
California;
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the application and the rainbow lighting .was
successfully implemented;
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that Pride Month is an official Statewide celebration;
WHEREAS, in June 2019, Assembly Member Low's office again submitted an
application to celebrate Pride Month and the Campbell City Council again granted
permission for the lighting request and, at that time the City Council directed staff to
bring back the City's established water tower lighting policy with the intention of adding
Pride Month to the annual schedule of specialty lightings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby direct staff to modify Council Policy 1.29 to add rainbow colored lighting in
recognition of "Pride Month" in June of each year to the City's existing water tower
lighting schedule (third Friday night in June or other June night to be determined by the
Mayor).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2020 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Waterman, Bybee, Resnikoff, Gibbons, Landry
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Wendy V o d, City Clerk
1.29 Campbell Water Tower Lighting Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish protocols for themed lighting of the Campbell
Water Tower. Specifically, this policy addresses the following situations:
a) Responsibility
b) National holidays and events recognized by the City
c) Third party requests
d) Special events and other displays of recognition
Responsibility:
The City Council may consider special lighting requests by third parties on a case -by -case basis
subject to a majority vote. The Mayor or his / her designee can implement color themes in which to
illuminate the Water Tower in special circumstances that occur between council meetings.
Dates and Duration of Illumination:
The Water Tower may be illuminated for federal holidays and events recognized by the City as
determined by the City Council. The following table lists the federal holidays, annual events and
color themes recognized by the City, and serves as a standing list that can be amended by the City
Council as needed.
Event
Date*
Type
Color(s)
New Year's Day
January
Federal Holiday
White
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
Valentine's Day & Fun Run
February 14
National Custom /
City Event
Red & White
Presidents' Day
February
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
St. Patrick's Day
March 17
National Custom
Green
Earth Day
Aril 22
National Event
Green & Blue
Memorial Day
May
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
Pride Month
June
State Recognition
Rainbow
Independence Day
July
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
Labor Day
September
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
Columbus Day
October
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
Halloween
October 31
National Custom
Orange
Veteran's Day
November
Federal Holiday
Red, White & Blue
Thanksgiving
November
Federal Holiday
Orange, Brown, Yellow
and White
Christmas Day
December
Federal Holiday
Red & Green
*Dates for federal holidays will follow dates published in the federal holiday schedule.
To the extent possible, the Building Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department will
program themed lighting so that the Water Tower is illuminated automatically from sundown to
sunrise as resources and staff schedules allow.
Notwithstanding the dates and special occasions referenced in this policy, the City's Water Tower
will generally remain illuminated in white decorative lighting during evening and night time hours
during the calendar year. Themed lighting will last for one evening and overnight period from
sunset to sunrise unless otherwise directed by the City Council. When the Water Tower is
illuminated, themed lighting is to remain static and not rotate. Given technical challenges of
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replicating the color black, this color will not be included in any lighting theme unless otherwise
directed by the City Council and Mayor.
Third Party Requests:
Not -for -profit agencies, non -governmental organizations, as well as individuals and businesses are
considered third parties that are not directly affiliated with the City of Campbell. Third party
requests should not be accepted, but the City Council may consider third party requests at its
discretion on a case -by -case basis within reason that benefit the community at -large when placed
on the regular meeting agenda subject to majority vote. Such requests must be made to the City
Manager's Office and forwarded to the Council for consideration. Lighting requests made via, or
including petitions and / or social media campaigns will not be considered.
Themed lighting must not reflect the following:
• Religious organizations, orders, themes and / or events.
• Ethnic, racial and gender -based organizations, themes and / or events
• For profit and private businesses and organizations
Third party requests must be submitted 30 days prior to the requested date and must include:
• The organization's name
• Description and reasons for request
• Desired date for illumination
• Desired color(s)
If granted by the City, third party requests are subject, but not limited to the following terms:
There is no automatic agreement renewal for lighting requests as third parties must submit
requests for consideration each time they wish to illuminate the Water Tower.
The applicant / contact on the original submitted request will receive written notification,
stating a request's approval or denial via e-mail.
The City of Campbell is under no obligation to provide specific feedback to any individual or
organization regarding the status, merit and / or denial of its request.
Special Circumstances and Other Displays of Recognition:
Any special events and other displays of recognition will be considered as needed by the Mayor or
his or her designee on a very limited basis. Such examples can include, but are not limited to,
displays of solidarity (e.g. major tragedy) and celebrating local sports teams, as well as displays of
recognition initiated by presidential action from the White House. Themed lighting for such
instances is to last for one evening and overnight period from sunset to sunrise unless otherwise
directed by the City Council.
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