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Residents say new Macon Avenue lighting 'invades' backyards; board orders inspection
Summary
Neighbors told the board that newly installed floodlights at a Macon Avenue property are shining into homes and waking elderly residents; staff will inspect the site tonight and the board adjudicated the case pending Mike's approval.
Residents from Pinecrest Circle told the Long Beach board the new parking-lot lights at a Macon Avenue property create disruptive nighttime illumination and harm neighbors’ sleep and peace of mind.
"They are also shining at 04:10, 04:12, and 04:08. This is a illumination issue that is disturbing our livelihood," said Emma Burgoyne (speaker 16), who identified herself by name during public comment and asked the city to act. Randy Gribben (speaker 12) told the board the lights "are so freaking high" they flood backyards and produce glare across multiple properties; he said he has filed complaints and asked the city to enforce corrections.
Staff reported the management company had been contacted and a contractor made changes earlier the same day; staff (Mike, speaker 7) said he would inspect the site that night. The board adjudicated the matter, allowing staff to verify whether the fixtures have been adjusted to acceptable levels and asking that the item be returned to the board if not corrected in two weeks.
No formal penalties were announced at the meeting; staff said the next steps would include in-person inspection, and if property owners fail to comply after certified mail and published notice the city may pursue municipal-court action and fines.
