AGENDA
ITEM
21 CITY COUNCIL
CALEXICO
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 20, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Diego Favila, Interim City Manager.
PREPARED BY: Diego Favila, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Ratify Letters to U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, Congressmen Juan Vargas and Raul Ruiz in Support of Imperial Valley College's Request for Congressionally Directed Funding to Establish a Renewable Energy-Focused Workforce Training Program.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Calexico ratify the enclosed letters to U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, Congressmen Juan Vargas and Raul Ruiz in support of Imperial Valley College's request for congressionally directed funding to establish a renewable energy-focused workforce training program.
Background:
Imperial Valley College (IVC) has submitted a request for Congressionally Directed Spending, also known as congressional earmarks, through Imperial County's congressional representatives (Senators Padilla and Feinstein and Congressmen Vargas and Ruiz) so that IVC can establish a renewable energy-focused workforce training program.
Imperial County currently holds what is likely the largest deposit of lithium anywhere in the U.S., coexisting with large reserves of renewable geothermal energy. Lithium is an essential component of batteries that are used in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and related energy grid projects. This new workforce training program at IVC will ensure a local workforce is trained and ready to harness these lithium reserves and support economic growth in Southern California.
AGENDA
Fiscal Impact: ITEM
There is no anticipated impact to the City of Calexico's General Fund. 21 Attachments):
1. Letters of Support for Imperial Valley College Workforce Training Initiative CALE
City of Calexico
MPERIAL COUNT Y ATIONAY CALIFORNIA
608 HEBER AVENUE •• CALEXICO, CA 92231 (760) 768-2102
April 11, 2022
The Honorable Diane Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Re: Letter of Support for Imperial Valley College Workforce Training Initiative Honorable Senator Feinstein,
I am writing to urge you to providing federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process to Imperial Valley College (IVC) to establish a renewable energy and lithium-focused workforce training program.
As you may know, Imperial County currently holds what is likely the largest deposit of lithium anywhere in the Us, coexisting with large reserves of renewable geothermal energy. Lithium is an essential component of batteries that are used in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and related energy grid projects. This new workforce training program at IVC will ensure a local workforce is trained and ready to harness these lithium reserves and support economic growth in southern California.
I know this funding is critical for IVC students and will help them secure high-paying, stable and LOCAL jobs. IVC will collaborate with both public and private entities to develop this program. In addition, the school has consulted with local stakeholders to ensure the program is designed to train students with the skills employers want.
Finally, this new workforce training initiative will increase the domestic production of lithium and batteries, ensuring the US does not need to rely on volatile foreign supply chains for this critical resource.
I am grateful for your hard work for the state of California and for supporting Hispanic Serving Institutions and look forward to the positive benefits this funding will bring to the community.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CALEXICO
Javier Moreno
Mayor
City of Calexico
COUN 608 HEBER AVENUE CALEXICO, CA 92231 (760) 768-2102 April 11, 2022
The Honorable Alex Padilla
112 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Re: Letter of Support for Imperial Valley College Workforce Training Initiative Honorable Senator Padilla,
I am writing to urge you to providing federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process to Imperial Valley College (IVC) to establish a renewable energy and lithium-focused workforce training program.
As you may know, Imperial County currently holds what is likely the largest deposit of lithium anywhere in the US, coexisting with large reserves of renewable geothermal energy. Lithium is an essential component of batteries that are used in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and related energy grid projects. This new workforce training program at IVC will ensure a local workforce is trained and ready to harness these lithium reserves and support economic growth in southern California.
I know this funding is critical for IVC students and will help them secure high-paying, stable and LOCAL jobs. IVC will collaborate with both public and private entities to develop this program. In addition, the school has consulted with local stakeholders to ensure the program is designed to train students with the skills employers want.
Finally, this new workforce training initiative will increase the domestic production of lithium and batteries, ensuring the US does not need to rely on volatile foreign supply chains for this critical resource.
I am grateful for your hard work for the state of California and for supporting Hispanic Serving Institutions and look forward to the positive benefits this funding will bring to the community.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CALEXICO
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Javier Moreno
Mayor
CIT
City of Calexico
COUNTY 608 HEBER AVENUE CALEXICO, CA 92231 (760) 768-2102 April 11, 2022
The Honorable Juan Vargas
2244 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Re: Letter of Support for Imperial Valley College Workforce Training Initiative Honorable Congressman Vargas,
I am writing to urge you to providing federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process to Imperial Valley College (IVC) to establish a renewable energy and lithium-focused workforce training program.
As you may know, Imperial County currently holds what is likely the largest deposit of lithium anywhere in the US, coexisting with large reserves of renewable geothermal energy. Lithium is an essential component of batteries that are used in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and related energy grid projects. This new workforce training program at IVC will ensure a local workforce is trained and ready to harness these lithium reserves and support economic growth in southern California.
I know this funding is critical for IVC students and will help them secure high-paying, stable and LOCAL jobs. IVC will collaborate with both public and private entities to develop this program. In addition, the school has consulted with local stakeholders to ensure the program is designed to train students with the skills employers want.
Finally, this new workforce training initiative will increase the domestic production of lithium and batteries, ensuring the US does not need to rely on volatile foreign supply chains for this critical resource.
I am grateful for your hard work for the state of California and for supporting Hispanic Serving Institutions and look forward to the positive benefits this funding will bring to the community.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CALEXICO
Javier Moreno
Mayor
CIT
City of Calexico
RIAL CALIFORNI
COuNTY 608 HEBER AVENUE CALEXICO, CA 92231 (760) 768-2102 April 11, 2022
The Honorable Raul Ruiz
2342 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Re: Letter of Support for Imperial Valley College Workforce Training Initiative Honorable Representative Ruiz,
I am writing to urge you to providing federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process to Imperial Valley College (IVC) to establish a renewable energy and lithium-focused workforce training program.
As you may know, Imperial County currently holds what is likely the largest deposit of lithium anywhere in the US, coexisting with large reserves of renewable geothermal energy. Lithium is an essential component of batteries that are used in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and related energy grid projects. This new workforce training program at IVC will ensure a local workforce is trained and ready to harness these lithium reserves and support economic growth in southern California.
I know this funding is critical for IVC students and will help them secure high-paying, stable and LOCAL jobs. IVC will collaborate with both public and private entities to develop this program. In addition, the school has consulted with local stakeholders to ensure the program is designed to train students with the skills employers want.
Finally, this new workforce training initiative will increase the domestic production of lithium and batteries, ensuring the US does not need to rely on volatile foreign supply chains for this critical resource.
I am grateful for your hard work for the state of California and for supporting Hispanic Serving Institutions and look forward to the positive benefits this funding will bring to the community.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CALEXICO
Javier Moreno
Mayor