The Fort Worth City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, beginning at 6:02 PM and adjourning at 8:10 PM. Mayor Mattie Parker was absent; Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Flores presided. The meeting included special presentations, approval of a 52-item consent agenda, several resolutions and ordinances, a public hearing on the Crime Control and Prevention District budget, 11 zoning cases, and a condemnation resolution. A total of 29 public speakers addressed the council on consent items, zoning cases, and general public comments.
Good evening and welcome to the city council meeting. Before Mayor Pro Tem Flores calls the meeting to order, we ask that you please be seated and silence all electronic devices. City Council meetings are conducted for the official business of City Council and to receive input from residents. Members of the public attending meetings shall observe rules of decorum and shall not engage in conduct conduct that interferes with the ability of those present to observe or to participate in the meeting without disruption or fear of intimidation. Disruptive conduct includes yelling, screaming, clapping, and other noise creating acts. For those of you who are requested to speak, when your name is called, please come forward to the center podium. The countdown clock is displayed on the left monitor and will indicate how much time is remaining. Thank you, Jeanette, and welcome everyone to our Tuesday, March 10th, City Council meeting. Tonight's invocation will be given by Father Sir Sergio Diaz from Inglesia San Miguel. Please rise for the invocation and remain standing for the pledges of allegiance, which will be led by the Girl Scouts of Texas, Oklahoma Plains. Today we gather with gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community of four war. All right. We have some special presentations that we're gonna hear today. Let's see. First up, I believe, is uh Councilmember Martinez. She's gonna give a presentation of recognition to the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Points. Good afternoon, everyone. So I'm super excited to be here today. As you can see, today's all about the Girl Scouts. And so we're celebrating Girl Scout Week. For those who may not know, we celebrate this week every year on March 12th, uh, to mark the anniversary of the very first troop meeting in 1912. Uh that makes the Girl Scouts 114 years old this year. That is over a century of providing uh sorry, that is over a century of providing exceptional service and Girl Scout confidence to cultivate the leadership skills that truly make the world a better place. So behind every Girl Scout and volunteer, uh there is a dedicated team member, uh leader and staff members that are ready to help them earn the next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organizing an impactful service project. Now, this is a surprise. I would like to turn the spotlight on to Becky Burton. As we all know, an organization is only as strong as the people who breathe life into its mission. While we told Becky we were here today for a general recognition of Girl Scouts Week, that was only a small small part of the truth. The real reason we are gathered here is to recognize the woman who has been the heartbeat of this organization for 40 incredible years. Becky, you have spent four decades making sure the Girl Scout Way isn't just a phrase in a handbook, but a lived reality for thousands of young women. You have taught us all that leadership isn't about a title, it's about service. So if you'd like to join me at the podium, please. So I will now read this. Uh the City of Port Worth special recognition presented to Becky Burton in recognition of 40 years of service. Whereas, since its founding by Juliet Gordon Lowe in 1912, the Girl Scout movement has empowered generations of girls to discover their strengths, build confidence, and become leaders in their communities. And whereas Becky Burton has devoted 40 years of service to the mission of Girl Scouting, demonstrating visionary leadership, steadfast commitment, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every girl to lead with courage, confidence, and character. And whereas during her distinguished tenure as chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, she guided the organization through transformational growth, expanded access to leadership programming, championed outdoor and STEM experiences, and built strong partnerships across North Texas and beyond. And whereas her leadership has empowered thousands of girls to discover their strengths, serve their communities, and become the leaders, innovators and public servants of tomorrow, creating a legacy whose impact will be felt for decades. And whereas Becky's influence extends far beyond organizational success, reflecting a lifelong commitment to mentorship, volunteerism, and the betterment of the Fort Worth community, embodying the very spirit of service that defines this city. Now, therefore, we, the City of Fort Worth, congratulate Becky on her well-deserved retirement and proudly join her colleagues, volunteers, alumni, and community partners in expressing deep gratitude for her four decades of visionary leadership and service. Do you want to say a few words? You know, this is this is just means so much to me, and I really appreciate it. Thank you, Jeanette. This I'm speechless, and I know I've got to pull myself together, but I'm I'm a crier and everyone knows that, so now y'all all know that too. But this has been a tremendous career, and it it's not been a jaw. It's just it's my passion, and I've been a Girl Scout all my life, and absolutely love what I do. And as I'm telling people now, it is time for me to go and play. I've worked hard and I'm gonna go play now. So, but thank you all so much. This means the world to me, and I love Fort Worth and Girl Scouts, and thank you.