Rainbow Water Rundown

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Rainbow Water Rundown 

A monthly e-newsletter designed to give our team members a quick rundown of events, news, and the  Board of Directors Meeting. 

Padres Game

Grand slam energy! Shout out to our amazing team members who joined us at the annual Padres outing.

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May: Spring Blood Drive + Scripps Living Donor Match Program

Way to go Rainbow Water: The semi-annual blood drive brought in 14 blood donors. Thank you to our team members who donated at the drive: David H., Clem, Luke, Alex G., and Karleen. 

Annual Water Awareness Student Poster Contest

Thank you to everyone who voted for the stuent poster entries. Student winners were notified this week and will be honored with an award at the July Communications and Customer Service Committee meeting.

Anniversaries + Service Awards

Anniversaries

  • Sara - 3 Years
  • Rebekah - 3 Years
  • Amanda W. - 3 Years
  • Ryan - 7 Years
  • Romiro - 1 Year

10 Years of Service

Karleen was recognized for 10 years of service  and presented with an award at the May Board of Directors meeting. She received positive praise from Jake and the Board President for being a champion of continuous improvement and a key player in the District's cultural transformation over the past 10 years.

Board of Directors Meeting

Breakdown of the May Meeting

  • Budget Approval for FY 26/27 & FY27/28: The board approved the biennial budget to include pipeline and valve replacement projects, and a three-year plan to gradually hire a Capital Improvement Plan crew by 2028. The additional crew will assist Rainbow Water with much needed infrastructure maintenance and reduce the need for costly third-party contractors. 
  • Credit Card Fees: The board approved to start processing 2.95% credit card fees for all online, auto-pay  and in-person card payments to cover merchant costs. Fees will take effect August 2026 and do not apply to cash, check, or ACH payments.
  • Urban Water Management Plan: A public hearing was held to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The State requires the report be updated every five years to support long-term resource planning. 
  • Employee Memorandum of Understanding: Memorandums of Understanding between Rainbow Water District and the Confidential Employees and the Rainbow Employees’ Association were approved. Both employee association MOU's are effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
  • Board Closed Session Meeting Time: The Board approved amendment to the Administrative Code to reflect that closed sessions can be held prior to the 1:00 p.m. open regular meeting start time, at the District’s discretion. Staff may see that closed sessions are conducted during the noon lunch hour as needed to avoid closed session at the end of the regular meeting agenda.
  • Energy Saving Project Update: Opterra Energy Services provided an update regarding Rainbow Water's options and opportunities to invest in energy saving projects before the July tax credit deadline.

Special Board Meeting: Tues, June 9 at 1:00 p.m.
June Board Meeting: Tues, June 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Committee Meetings:

  • Engineering & Operations: July 7 - Eagles Perch Town Hall
  • Budget & Finance: July 14
  • Communications & Customer Service: July 21
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