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Residents urge action on fireworks, lighting, rolling coal and sidewalks during Mission Viejo public comments
Summary
At the June 8 council meeting residents raised concerns about illegal fireworks at Cordova Park, bird collisions from nighttime lighting and a 'Lights Out' program, alleged inconsistent enforcement of 'rolling coal' incidents, and asked whether sidewalks at La Paz and Marguerite are scheduled for construction; staff responded to the sidewalk and fireworks questions.
During public comment at the Mission Viejo City Council meeting on June 8, residents raised several community concerns and thanked the city for public-safety support at recent events.
Michael Rodger described the practice known as "rolling coal," which involves modifying diesel engines to emit thick exhaust plumes. He said such devices can increase emissions "sometimes 40 to 100 times compared to a standard vehicle" and questioned apparent enforcement inconsistency after a recent rally where an alleged rolling-coal driver reportedly received only a warning while a colleague…
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