May 30th, 2025

If you have any concerns that you'd like to talk with me about, please email me at LBaldenegro@GLENDALEAZ.com, or you can contact me by phone at: (623) 930-2244

Councilmember Baldenegro will be available to meet Ocotillo District residents at 11am prior to City Council meetings at Pizza Old Roma in downtown Glendale.

For those who aren't available to meet during the day, Councilmember Baldenegro will also be available at Don Juan's in downtown Glendale, for Taco Tuesday after City Council Meetings at approximately 6:30pm-7pm (depending on conclusion of City Council Voting Meeting).

If you have any questions, comments, concerns or would just like to speak in person, please stop by.

Weekly Councilmember Message

Summer is here, and that means more kids are outside playing, biking, and enjoying the sunshine! But with school out and longer daylight hours, it’s more important than ever to stay alert and keep our streets safe.

In this video, we’ll cover essential summer safety tips for drivers, parents, and community members to help protect children while they're out having fun. Learn how to stay vigilant, reduce risks, and be a neighborhood hero!

To watch, click here!

🛑 Topics covered include:

• Driving safely in residential areas
• Watching for kids at play, especially near parks and driveways
• Pedestrian and bicycle awareness
• Tips for parents to teach kids street safety
• The importance of slowing down and eliminating distractions

Let’s work together to make this summer safe for everyone!

Next City Council Meeting: June 10th, 2025

Murphy Park Public Meeting Notice

As part of the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project, the Murphy Park schematic design will highlight the park's hardscape, lighting, and landscaping-all aimed at creating a more vibrant, sage, and welcoming environment in downtown Glendale, AZ.

Your voice matters! Help us shape the new and improved Murphy Park! We look forward to seeing you there!

The community is invited to attend this Public Input Meeting

When: Monday, June 9th, 2025 at 5-6pm

Where: Glendale Civic Center located at: 5750 W. Glenn Dr. Glendale, AZ 85301

For more information, click here!

Michelle Woytenko serves as the Field Operations Director for the City of Glendale, overseeing a wide range of essential services that impact both residents and city employees. Her role encompasses solid waste management, landfill operations, facility maintenance, and fleet services—critical components that help keep the city running smoothly.

Under her leadership, Field Operations ensures that the city's fleet, including vehicles for Police and Fire Departments, is well-maintained and ready for service. Her team also manages the upkeep of city buildings, ensuring that lighting, HVAC systems, flooring, and other key infrastructure remain safe, functional, and efficient. On the solid waste side, Michelle oversees everything from routine residential and bulk trash pickup to the environmentally responsible disposal of waste materials.

Michelle holds a degree in Geology, a field that reflects her lifelong passion for the earth and environment. Her professional journey began in the mining and oil industries and eventually led her to specialize in landfill management. As a woman thriving in a traditionally male-dominated department—Michelle leads by example, demonstrating that women can excel and lead in operations and public works.

Growing up on a farm in Canada and learning from her father, an electrician, Michelle developed a practical, problem-solving mindset early in life. These skills continue to serve her well as she tackles the dynamic and ever-changing demands of her role.

What Michelle enjoys most about her position is the people. Each day brings new challenges, but it also brings opportunities to connect with city employees across departments and the residents of Glendale. These relationships are what make her work truly rewarding.

To watch the Communications Department's video, Meet Michelle Woytenko, that was created for Public Works Week, click here!

Thank you, Michelle, for your dedication and the expertise you bring to the City of Glendale!

Glendale Community Center

Located in the heart of downtown Glendale at 5401 W. Ocotillo Drive, the Glendale Community Center is a small, vibrant neighborhood hub offering various free community programs. The center caters to all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Programs encompass educational, recreational, and fitness activities, aiming to enhance community engagement and well-being.

Program Highlights: 

Youth Programs: Activities designed to foster learning and social skills.

Teen Programs: Engaging activities that promote personal development and community involvement.

Adult Programs: Educational and recreational activities tailored to adult interests and fitness.

Senior Programs: Programs focused on social interaction, learning, and physical wellness for seniors.

After School Programs: Free, drop-in Afterschool Program for youth ages 6-14 that provides supervised recreational activities, crafts, games, sports, clubs, homework help, and special events. This is a non-licensed program and will run from August 2024 through May 2025, Monday through Friday. Daily meals from St. Mary's Food Bank will be provided to participants and any other youth in the community. Registration required, for more information click here!

Membership:

Enjoy a FREE Membership at the Glendale Community Center! This membership grants you access to a variety of classes and programs for all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. By signing up, you'll receive updates on everything happening at the center, including a monthly calendar of classes and events.

For more information or any questions about the programs, click here please call the Glendale Community Center directly at 623-930-4700.

O'Neil Recreation Center

The O'Neil Recreation Center is conveniently located on 67th Avenue and Missouri and offers a variety of free community programs for all ages. Some programs include Stay & Play hours for young families, Virtual Fitness classes and board & card games for adults/seniors, Afterschool and Teen programs, and more! For more information, click here!

Program Highlights: 

Youth Programs: Activities designed to foster learning and social skills.

Teen Programs: Engaging activities that promote personal development and community involvement.

Adult Programs: Educational and recreational activities tailored to adult interests and fitness.

Senior Programs: Programs focused on social interaction, learning, and physical wellness for seniors.

After School Programs: Free, drop-in Afterschool Program for youth ages 6-14 that provides supervised recreational activities, crafts, games, sports, clubs, homework help, and special events. This is a Non-Licensed program and will run from August 2024 through May 2025, Monday through Friday. Daily meals from St. Mary's Food Bank will be provided to participants and any other youth in the community.

Membership:

Enjoy a FREE Membership at the Glendale Community Center! This membership grants you access to a variety of classes and programs for all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. By signing up, you'll receive updates on everything happening at the center, including a monthly calendar of classes and events.

For more information or any questions about the programs, click here or call the O'Neil Community Center directly at (623) 640-0893.

• The Pavement Management Program here is COMPLETE for the current Fiscal Year. City staff is currently and actively pursuing commitments and schedules from our contractors to address the remaining miles in the Ocotillo District for the next fiscal year.

If you have any questions or want further information, please get in touch with the 24/7 Project Hotline at 602-532-6250. A map for 2024-2025 Pavement Management Program is now available on the Pavement Management website.

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