City Manager’s Office Adoption of USMC 2 nd Battalion, 23 rd Marine Regiment, 4 th Marine Division City Council November 25, 2013

City Manager’s Office 2 Background Since 1960s, “Americans Supporting Americans” has facilitated “adoptions” of military units by cities & counties across USA  Provides morale support for America’s men and women in uniform in all branches of the military  Builds stronger community bonds

City Manager’s Office 3 Background Pasadena is home to USMC’s 2 nd Battalion, 23 rd Marine Regiment, 4 th Marine Division  Infantry Reserve Unit  Provides trained combat personnel to augment and reinforce active units in time of war and national emergency  Leases property from the City at 2699 Paloma Street  Lease term March 1999 to February 2029 w/ two, 10-year optional renewals - Rent is $1 in consideration of community services provided by Marine Reserve Center  The “2/23” has a long, proud history of participating in Civic events and cooperation with City

City Manager’s Office 4 Background November 1990 November 2013

City Manager’s Office 5 Background Pasadena Marines Citizen Support Group has formed to support adoption of the “2/23”  William Paparian  Ann Erdman  Bill Thomson  Harry Kurdoghlain  Anita Brenner  Leonard Torres

City Manager’s Office 6 Background Adopting the “2/23” will:  Recognize existing special relationship between the City and our “Pasadena Marines”  Have no fiscal impact on the City  Further promote cooperation and collaboration between the City and the U.S. Marine Corps  Disaster Planning & Response  Community Support & Special Events  Support members of the armed services

City Manager’s Office 7 Recommendation Adopt resolution adopting the USMC’s 2 nd Battalion, 23 rd Marine Regiment, 4 th Marine Division