CC Resolution 10682
RESOLUTION NO. 10682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON THE USE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AND GOVERNMENT CHANNEL 26 FOR ELECTION-RELATED
ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, local groups have requested the use of the Council Chambers to conduct
election forums; and,
WHEREAS, there is a public benefit from informing the citizens of electoral choices by
telecasting such forums on government access cable channel 26; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to have a policy to provide guidance regarding the use of
this public asset for such election-related purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and provided direction on a draft policy at an
August 1, 2006 study session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby adopt the Council policy on Use of City Council Chambers and
Government Channel 26 for Election-related Activities as noted in Exhibit 1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this eleventh day of September, 2006 by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council members: Kennedy, Burr, Furtado
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Hernandez, Watson
APPROVED:
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Subject:
Use of City Council Chamber and Government Channel 26 for
Election Activities
Date:
September 12, 2006
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines on the use of the City Council
Chamber and Channel 26 for election-related purposes. It will be monitored and
enforced by the City Manager's Office.
Policy:
The City Council Chamber and Channel 26 may be used for government election
information forums and presentations that serve Campbell residents. A
sponsoring organization may use the facility and cablecasting system to hold and
televise neutral candidates' forum or other educational election/ballot measure
presentations for the benefit of Campbell residents.
All candidate forums shall be open to the public and allow sufficient time for a full
airing of questions from the audience. While the City of Campbell will not be
responsible for programming content, all candidates running for the office, which
is the subject matter of the forum, must be invited to participate. The City's
official seal in the Council Chamber must be covered during these events so as
to not suggest the City's endorsement of the forum or particular candidates.
Video recordings of the event may be replayed on Channel 26 up to two times
per week leading up to the election at the City's discretion. Video recordings will
also begin with a disclaimer that the City of Campbell and its Redevelopment
Agency are not responsible for the programming content and that the program
does not represent the view of the City or Redevelopment Agency.
User Eligibility:
Locally-based, non-profit groups are eligible to use the Council Chamber for
election-related forums. Newspapers of general circulation (as defined in
California Government Code Section 6000) are eligible to co-sponsor such
forums.
The Chamber may be used for this purpose ten weeks prior to an election.
Groups or organizations endorsing candidates or taking a position on a ballot
issue prior to the forum are not eligible to use the Chamber or Channel 26.
Use of Council Chamber and Channel 26 Policy
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Groups that do not meet the criteria of this policy are invited to rent a facility at
the Campbell Community Center or Campbell Library for similar forums.
Procedure:
Written requests must be submitted to the City Manager's Office no later then 4
weeks prior to the event.
A determination by the City Manager's Office will be made within 5 business
days.