Arts and Culture Subcommittee
Regular MeetingBuckeye, AZ · February 3, 2026
Minutes
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CITY OF BUCKEYE
ARTS AND CULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
AGENDA
City Hall East at the Landing 945 N 215th Ave Suite 137 Buckeye, Az
85326 6:00 P.M.
The doors will be open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the meeting.
Accessibility for all persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please telephone your
accommodation request (623) 349-6911, 72 hours in advance if you need a sign language interpreter
or alternate materials for a visual or hearing impairment.
Voting Members will either attend in person or by telephone conference call or video presentation.
Items listed may be considered in any order.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431(A)(3) the Committee may, by majority vote, recess or adjourn
to executive session at one or more times during the meeting, as needed to confer with the
City Attorney for legal advise regarding any item listed on this agenda.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
Board Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve minutes.
Approved
3. Comments from the public
4. New Business
4.A Submittable Feedback
Presented by Ilana Lydia Holden
Board Action: Discussion only
4.B Scheduling and Explanation of Agenda Break
up Presented by Ilana Lydia Holden
Board Action: Discussion only
4.C Presentation to Subcommittee by George Peters and Melanie Walker on the
Kinetic Sculpture Designs for Sundance Park
Presented by George Peters and Melanie Walker
Board Action: Discussion only
4.D Presentation to Subcommittee on Final Designs for the Traffic Box
Art Presented by Ilana Lydia Holden
Board Action: Discussion only
Zachary Leo - On his design for the Traffic Box on Buckeye Pkwy and Roosevelt, with the
new theme of Mountains
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Kelsey Phillips - On her design for the Traffic Box on 7 and Monroe, with the theme of
Heritage Liz Taylor - On her design for the Traffic Box on Miller and Southern, with the theme of
Mountains Charith Denson - On her design for the Traffic Box on Miller and Copper Falls/Dove
Cove, with the theme of Mountains
Rosa Cruglez - On her design for the Traffic Box on Verrado and Thomas, with the theme
of Mountains
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Abel Aguilar - On his design for the Traffic Box on 237 and Yuma, with the theme of River
Carla Keaton - On her design for the Traffic Box on Jackrabbit and Great Heart Academy,
with the theme of Mountains
Ashley Macias - On her design for the Traffic Box on Watson and I-10, with the theme
of Mountains
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Diego Perez - On his design for the Traffic Box on 233 Ave and Southern, with the theme
of Mountains
Marilynn Williams - On her design for the Traffic Box on Apache and Southern, with the theme
of Mountains
4.E Subcommittee to review, discuss and make a recommendation on the Kinetic
Sculpture Designs for Sundance Park
Presented by Ilana Lydia Holden
Board Action: Motion and possible recommendation to approve one or both designs for
further development
Motion approved to recommended both design options for future development
4.F Subcommittee to review, discuss and make a recommendation on Traffic Box Art
designs by the following artists:
Zachary Leo - Traffic Box at Buckeye Parkway and Roosevelt.
New Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Zachary Leo to Community Services
advisory board
Kelsey Phillips - Traffic Box at 7th Street and Monroe.
Theme: Heritage
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Kelsey Philips to Community Services
advisory board
Liz Taylor - Traffic Box at Miller Road and Southern
Ave Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Liz Taylor to Community Services
advisory board
Charith Denson - Traffic Box at Miller Road and Copper Falls Drive / Dove Cove
Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Charith Denson to Community
Services advisory board
Rosa Cruglez - Traffic Box at Verrado Way and Thomas Road
Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Rosa Cruzlez to Community Services
advisory board
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Abel Aguilar - On his design for the Traffic Box on 237 and Yuma
Theme: River
No motion of recommendation made
Carla Keaton - Traffic Box at Jackrabbit Trail and Great Hearts Academy
Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Karla Keaton to Community Services
advisory board
Ashley Macias - Traffic Box at Watson Road and I-10
Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Ashely Macias to Community Services
advisory board
Diego Perez - Traffic Box at 233rd Avenue and Southern Avenue
Theme: Mountains
Motion to defer item until next meeting
Marilynn Williams - Traffic Box at Apache Road and Southern Avenue
Theme: Mountains
Motion approved to recommend traffic box artist Marilynn Williams to Community
Services advisory board
Board Action: Motion and possible recommendation to approve zero to nine artists
5. Arts & Culture Manager's Report
The Director may present a brief summary of current events, however, there will be
no discussion, deliberation or action taken on any information presented.
6. Comments from the Chair and Board Members
The Board Members may present a brief summary of current events. The board cannot
propose, discuss, deliberate or take action on any of the information presented.
7. Adjournment
Adjourned