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and Transportation Demand Management Report , which aims to improve parking for residents and visitors and manage the strain around parking in residential areas . Led by a subcommittee , the city conducted a 15-month study that included consultations with the public and three different community meetings that discussed options , including revised regulations .
A large portion of the city ’ s strategy involves maximizing the use of current parking resources and with this , city council has been discussing various options with property owners and management companies . Aliso Beach parking
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Lona Ingwerson
Lona Ingwerson , an inspirational speaker and Christian Science practitioner who helped thousands of people worldwide find hope , health and direction , passed peacefully in her sleep early Thursday , July 18 , at her “ Sea Castle ” at Thousand Steps Beach . She was 90 .
An actress by training , she had stage roles in the 1950s and 1960s , from the Pasadena Playhouse to Denver ’ s premier theater , the Bonfils . She also nabbed small speaking parts in movies during the 1960s and appeared in TV commercials 50 times a week as “ the Safeway lady ” in the Rocky Mountain states .
But her real passion was spiritual , and her commitment to her church ’ s mission to lift consciousness and improve lives led her to become a sought-after speaker from New Zealand to New England . Hundreds of thousands have viewed her hourlong talks , which are still popular on YouTube . She also dealt with hundreds of individuals weekly who called at all hours for prayerful guidance and support .
Neighbors in Laguna might know her as the emcee of Laguna Beach Community Concert Band performances at the Festival of the Arts and elsewhere – or as the woman who sat at a table early every morning lot was identified as a potential contender .
The city is also eyeing under-used parking structures like the one below the out-of-business Gelson ’ s shopping center . Although there has been no concrete news about Gelson ’ s future yet , council members are hopeful that a collaboration will be an option .
Additionally , efforts are being made to revive a previously derailed deal for the parking lot below Laguna Beach Terrace .
“( Hopefully ) we can get that back on track and throw that back into the mix … we had a pretty good deal ,” said Mayor Sue Kempf . “ We could be getting a lot of revenue and I ’ ve heard
at South Swell Donut Shop in South Laguna studying spiritual literature to guide her through the day ahead . Shop owner Jackie Nam became a close family friend . Both of Lona ’ s family homes in Laguna have been featured on Village Laguna ’ s Charm House Tours . She was a longtime member of the First Church of Christ , Scientist in Laguna Beach .
As many as 50 weddings of family , friends , and friends of friends have been held at her home at Thousand Steps , and she loved that .
She served on the Board of Trustees for Adventure Unlimited for many years , a Christian Sciencebased youth camp in Buena Vista , Colo . The program was among the causes she held most dear , and she made a substantial donation before she passed .
She was born Lona Belle McNutt in Emporia , Kansas . She graduated from Emporia State Teachers College , where she met her husband of 64 years , Don Ingwerson , who passed five years ago . While Don Ingwerson did his service in the Army , she earned a masters degree in drama at the University of Iowa , where she played opposite Jerry Silverman , who later became famous as Gene Wilder .
The Ingwersons then moved to Southern California to launch their lives together , largely in pursuit of acting opportunities for her . But Don Ingwerson was establishing himself as an upwardly mobile school administrator , eventually named National School Superintendent of the Year by his peers in 1992 . When a mentor offered him a major promotion in the Denver area , the family made the move . Counter-intuitively , that ’ s when Lona ’ s acting career began finding traction in radio and TV commercial work . After a later move from a lot of people ‘ why is that still sitting there ?’ I hear that all the time , particularly in the summer .”
Public Works is also following up on concerns about improperly marked zones and red-curbed areas along Aliso Beach ’ s coastal side . Residents have complained about illegal parking in these areas and the parking ticket prices not high enough to force them to move their vehicles .
The city is also exploring expanding its lease agreement options with businesses like Laguna Drug , which currently provides seven parking spaces for resident permits . In addition , the city council is considering involving third-party
to Louisville , Kentucky , she hosted a public television series , “ At Home in Kentucky ,” profiling notable Kentuckians and their homes .
Her real vocation took shape organically . When the family returned to California in the 1970s , she began putting together monologues she would use to entertain school board dinner parties and Rotary luncheons – just for the love of it . She was a phenomenally gifted storyteller . At the same time , church members and friends of friends were increasingly calling her for life advice and prayer support . She studied the Bible and Christian Science writings daily and was instant in her intuitions and confident in her assurances . She was not impressed with problems , and she never gave up on people .
Her stage presence and spiritual passion soon merged . She was officially a Christian Science practitioner for half a century and became one of the most sought-after speakers on Christian Science in her lifetime .
Meanwhile , she and her husband were serial home renovators , living in 16 houses during their marriage – often dilapidated mansions restored with her vision and his sweat equity .
She is survived by her three children , Marshall Ingwerson and Tanya Thomas of Laguna Beach and Heidi Thompson of Manhattan Beach . Two of her six grandchildren , Margaux ( Thomas ) Currie and Marshall Thomas , were raised in Laguna . She is also survived by her three great-grandchildren and her two younger brothers , Marshall McNott of Claremont and Dan McNutt of Murrieta .
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“ I really do feel like that ’ s the low-hanging fruit is to utilize private parking lots ,” said Alex Rounaghi , mayor pro tem . “ I am hoping that we can do more than just three to five leases to work out with the property owners .”
City council also discussed potential solutions for employee parking needs , which included evaluating parking management strategies without impacting resident parking availability .
The city is also considering increasing parking fines , which have remained unchanged for years , according to residents , and would help deter illegal parking and generate additional revenue . The meter rates may change to dynamic pricing , according to the city council , which would mean higher rates during peak season and lower rates during off-season .
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Brian D . Skelton
Brian D . Skelton passed away on Nov . 13 , 2023 , at Eagle , Idaho . He was born in Laguna Beach on July 27 , 1966 , to Thomas and Margaret Skelton , the youngest of four sons . Brian attended Laguna Beach Schools , St . Catherine ’ s Elementary and Laguna Beach High School . He received his college education in Idaho .
Brian owned an IT company , and his favorite hobby was woodworking . He was also an avid cyclist . He received medical care for cancer for two and a half years .
He leaves behind his wife Brandy of Idaho , mother Margaret and two brothers , Gary and Rod of Laguna Beach .
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