Laguna Beach Local News By Lou Ponsi, Special to the Independent The Laguna Beach City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan aimed at improving the quality of life for residents by lessening the impacts of visitors using trails, parks, beaches, and adjoining neighborhoods. The neighborhood and environmental protection plan imposes several measures expected to reduce nuisance activities, eliminate littering and bolster public safety. The $2 million cost of implementing the plan includes $935,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020-21 and about $1.1 million for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Mayor Pro Tem Sue Kempf brought this proposal to the City Council during its Jan. 30 planning retreat. The cost will be absorbed by additional revenue created by the $1 per hour increase in parking revenue as well as the Measure LL sales tax fund.