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Residents urge highway siting for immigrant‑family statues; Dia de los Muertos planners expand festival at RecPlex
Summary
A historical‑museum representative urged siting five immigrant‑family statues where they are visible from the highway; Dia de los Muertos organizers briefed the council on expanded workshops and an event planned at the RecPlex to accommodate exhibits and artists.
Russ Winton, speaking for the Livingston Historical Museum, urged the council to place five large immigrant‑family statues where they will be visible from a highway interchange rather than downtown so visitors can immediately see the city’s cultural identity.
"The consensus was that they should be seen from the highway or on a busy exit off the highway because we don't want them downtown," Winton said, asking the council to consider interchanges such as Hammett and Whitten Parkway and to work with Caltrans or private landowners on siting.
Patricia Zamora provided an update on planning for the city’s second Dia de los Muertos celebration and altar walk, saying about 15 community members have been meeting monthly, the team plans 11 community workshops this year and the event will be held at the RecPlex so exhibits can run for a longer period.
Council members thanked both presenters and noted staff would follow up on locating public art with Caltrans and other property owners, and that city staff will coordinate with the Dia de los Muertos organizers on logistics and permit needs.
