EMWD board ratifies Seventh Street repair contract

Joe Naiman

Writer

Although a city or county is responsible for pavement repair on a public road, a utility including a water district whose projects impact that road is responsible for repair of the road. The Eastern Municipal Water District was thus responsible for repairs to a portion of Seventh Street in San Jacinto, and an EMWD board action Wednesday, June 7, ratified an emergency contract for subsidence and pavement emergency repair.

The 4-0 vote, with Randy Record absent, ratified a $446,437 contract with Downing Construction Inc. to replace and reinforce approximately 350 feet of pave-

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DeForest said the city has been able to “make wise investments, essential city services, infrastructure and community development with a fiscally responsible approach, maintain stability with sustainable growth and plans for long term prosperity.” She said the financial team for the city has made these things happen and made it possible for the city to reach a large 30% reserve out of its $172 million operating budget in the event of an emergency or catastrophe.

She said that “partnerships are the lifeblood of the community… and we value the collaboration with organizations, schools and nonprofits.” She said these collaborations bring diversity and aid to the population.

High among the city’s goals are communication and transparency efforts through many programs online and through other media.

She introduced the audience to the city’s newest publication “Murrieta Southern California,” a magazine that was provided to each member attending the State of City and will be available to all residents periodically with the purpose of letting readers keep up with the city’s accomplishments and new amenities.

The city’s focus on mental health and well-being is shown by its 52 public parks and many nearby hospitals and medical facilities, DeForest pointed out.

She reported on some special announcements about the Golden Triangle development and other economic development projects coming by 2025. Included in those is the expansion of the auto mall area, additional fast food and sitdown restaurants, another Home Depot, an Aldi Market and other projects.

“Things just keep picking up,” DeForset said. She said the city now has a direct, 24-hour online method for requesting building permits and other services.

DeForest was pleased to announce the city’s unique Innovation Center startups for the biotech industry with the business corridor expanded to over 220 acres, providing more facilities for entrepreneurs and new business enterprises along Madison Avenue. Videos showing some of the economic gains, special events and infrastructure improvements the city has experienced in the last few years were shown.

COUNCIL from page A-1 property has led to fire and safety concerns due to overgrown weeds and towering eucalyptus trees. He said granting an extension will just delay the cleanup and contribute to a hazardous environment. The applicant said they will pay very close attention to any abatement needed on the 75-acre parcel and will “maintain the property per fire code.” The Council then voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving a one-year extension of time to May 14, 2024 for both Tentative Tract Map areas. ment along Seventh Street between Winners Circle and Kirby Street. The board action also ratified contracts with Cozad & Fox and with Inland Foundation Engineering Inc. for construction support services and authorized a total budget of $490,000 for the emergency repair project.

The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m.

The San Jacinto Valley Interceptor gravity sewer along Seventh Street was constructed in 2008. The contractor encountered difficulty constructing the pipe trenches due to soil conditions and implemented a construction method to achieve the required soil compaction; however, uneven pavement and surface cracks became visible on Seventh Street soon after the construction was completed.

“Murrieta is the leader in innovation,” DeForest said in the video. In that regard, Rob Saunders, managing director of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort redevelopment, who introduced the resort as the host for this year’s State of City address along with the Murrieta-Wildomar Chamber of Commerce, is expected to open this winter, intent on being “one of the best health and wellness retreats in America” and a great addition to the community as a whole. He said the resort, now undergoing a complete rejuvenation with a hotel, warm springs, meeting and conference rooms and spas will soon begin taking reservations for

In 2015, Inland Foundation Engineering performed a geotechnical evaluation of the observed pavement failures including subsurface soil investigations and testing. The recommended repair solution included a pavement section with three alternating base and geogrid layers extended across the full roadway width. EMWD and the city of San Jacinto staff discussed the recommended solution, and the city agreed with the proposed repair approach. The EMWD board awarded a pavement replacement contract in September 2016. The settled areas were repaired successfully, but Inland Foundation Engineering identified additional areas to be continually monitored for future settlement. EMWD staff

January stays. She turned her attention to the city’s Code Enforcement team that will be increased in the coming year and the police and fire departments’ technical upscaling ensuring even more safety in the community. In a surprise to the audience, a quiet small drone rose above the stage showing its photo images of the crowd on the hall’s big screens, one of the new devices the police department has on hand, with more coming. The drone showing brought much applause from the audience. The Murrieta Police Department now has five FAA certified drone pilots that can subsequently monitored those areas. The winter 2023 rainfall created subsidence adjacent to a previously-repaired location between Winners Circle and Kirby Street. The city of San Jacinto closed that portion of Seventh Street and notified EMWD staff March 22.

EMWD operations staff inspected the subsidence and confirmed that other previously-repaired sections did not show signs of uneven pavement or failures. The success of the other pavement sections led EMWD staff to conclude that the Inland Foundation Engineering repair solution should be replicated. EMWD staff developed an emergency repair plan and solicited bids from the district’s on-call be used jointly with Murrieta Fire and Rescue.

The department is also expecting a new Emergency Mobile Command Unit thanks to a federal government grant. DeForest noted another goal of the police department will be additional staffing to provide one officer per 1,000 residents as recommended across all nationwide departments. Police

Chief Anthony Conrad narrated a video about how far the police department has come from its beginnings and the dedication his officers are showing to the community, with most of them living in the city. In the video he introduced a part of contractors. A request for proposals was issued March 30 and had an April 7 deadline. Five bidders responded. Downing Construction, which is based in Redlands, had the low bid of $446,437, and the bid was deemed to be responsive. The emergency repair work was completed, and that section of Seventh Street was reopened to traffic May 4. the department’s officer wellness team, Mr. Simpson, a 2-1/2 year old Labrador service dog that suddenly walked up to the stage with his handler, wagging his tail to greet the mayor.

Cozad & Fox, whose headquarters office is in Hemet, performed pre-construction and post-construction surveying. Inland Foundation Engineering, whose office is in San Jacinto, performed geotechnical observation and compaction testing services. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

DeForest said the city has five fire stations assuring Murrieta’s Fire and Rescue response times stay low and are now looking for another fire station at the southeast side of the city and to have another 25-foot longer ladder truck in order to meet the needs of the thriving city.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Peripheral Neuropathy Breakthrough!

“My feet feel like they’re on re.”

“Each step feels like I’m walking through wet paint.”

“I live in constant fear that I’ll fall.”

“I can’t sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night.”

What do all of these people have in common? ey su er from peripheral neuropathy. It’s estimated that more than 20 million people in the United States have peripheral neuropathy. Unfortunately this gure may be signi cantly higher as the disease is o en misdiagnosed because of its wide array of symptoms.

Sarika Connor, L.Ac, of Soma Acupuncture & Wellness in Temecula shares this belief. “I’ve been treating neuropathy, in all its various forms, for about a decade now and so o en my patients come to me because of the symptoms, not because of a diagnosis. ey see me on television, or read the testimonial of another patient and say to themselves ‘hey, I feel the same thing’.”

Frankie M. of Murrieta testi ed to this. “I remember my husband driving me to my consultation and I saw a woman running just outside our neighborhood. I was so envious - I just kept thinking ‘I would give anything just to walk again’. My primary care doctor told me my troubles with pain and balance were just symptoms of old age and gave me a prescription. I was so depressed.”

Fortunately Frankie would eventually see Sarika on the local news talking about similar symptoms and how she o ers a real solution at Soma Acupuncture. “I just knew I had to see her. She was my last hope.” ey’ve been everywhere else. ey’ve been told there’s no hope. ey’ve been told ‘it’s just part of getting older’.” shares Amanda, a Patient Care Technician at Soma Acupuncture. “It just breaks my heart but I know how much we can help people like Frankie so I’m always so happy when they walk through our door.” ose diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy o en face a very grim reality; Western medicine declares that there is no solution while most alternative therapies carry large price tags and o er little to no resolve. Which is why Sarika and the sta at Soma Acupuncture pride themselves on being ‘the last resort with the best results.’

“Almost all of our patients come to us with a story similar to Frankie’s.

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves and this damage is commonly caused by lack of blood ow in the hands and feet. A lack of blood ow results in a lack of nutrients; the nerves then begin to degenerate and die which causes pain ranging from discomfort to debilitation. Because neuropathy is a degenerative condition, once those nerves begin to deteriorate they will continue to do so until they are completely expired, leaving those su ering with crippling balance issues. “In this case, the absence of pain is not necessarily a good thing,” shares Sarika. “ is usually indicates that your nerves are hanging on by a fragile thread.”

So how exactly is Sarika able to reverse the e ects of this degenerative disease? “Acupuncture has been used to increase blood ow for thousands of years which helps to get the necessary nutrients to the a ected nerves. But the real magic happens when I integrate ATP Resonance Bio erapy™. is is tech that was originally developed by NASA to expedite recovering and healing.”

“I just can’t say enough about Soma Acupuncture,” Frankie shared through tears of joy. “My husband and I moved here 3 years ago and he’s gone hiking almost every day. I always stayed home because of the pain and discomfort. Yesterday I walked the trail with him! And next week we’re starting ballroom dancing lessons. I am truly living life these days.”

“According to Frankie’s test results, she has seen a 74% improvement in pain and functionality, which is on par with a majority of our patients.” shares Amanda. “But more important than those test results is the joy she’s expressed being here and hearing about all the amazing things she’s able to do because she feels great!”

By seamlessly blending the ancient science of acupuncture with modern medical solutions Sarika has achieved a 90% success rate in reversing the e ects of neuropathy. She starts each patient with an initial consultation during which a sensory exam is performed. “ is not only aids in making a proper diagnosis but it helps to de ne just how much nerve damage has occurred” tells the practitioner. “ is is important because if a patient has su ered more than 95% damage, there is little that I can do to help them. I’m familiar with the medical miracle but I know my limits as a practitioner and the limits of my medicine.”

When it comes to treating peripheral neuropathy, regardless of its origin, early detection greatly improves your chances of a full recovery.

If you or someone you love are su ering with chronic pain that presents as burning, tingling or ‘pins and needles’ or you’ve recently been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, it’s important to know that there are options. ere is hope.

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