Round Rock City Council Regular Meeting - December 19, 2024

The Round Rock City Council met on December 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers, with all council members present (Mayor Craig Morgan, Mayor Pro-Tem Kristin Stevens, Michelle Ly, Rene Flores, Melissa Fleming, Frank Ortega, Hilda Montgomery). The meeting included approval of the consent agenda, seven resolutions, and two related ordinances. All items were approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approved minutes from the December 4, 2024 Pre-Retreat meeting and December 5, 2024 City Council meeting.
• Approved an ordinance designating portions of Mickey Mantle Pl, Sandy Koufax Ln, Ty Cobb Pl, and Rod Carew Dr as school speed zones (second reading).
• Approved an ordinance amending speed zones on Kenney Fort Boulevard from Forest Creek Drive to Old Settlers Boulevard (second reading).
• Approved resolutions authorizing tire purchase agreements with TC Tire LLC d/b/a Texas Commercial Tire, Keilers Holdings Inc. d/b/a Cy-Fair Tire, and Youngblood Automotive and Tire, LLC. All consent items were adopted by unanimous vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public spoke during citizen communication or the public hearings for ordinances G.1 and G.2.

Discussion Items

• Resolution F.1: Designated the City Manager to determine when alternative project delivery methods provide the best value to the City. Approved unanimously.
• Resolution F.2: Authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Associated Supply Company, Inc. for the purchase of two tractors at a total cost of $131,000 (reduced from three originally planned). Approved unanimously.
• Resolution F.3: Authorized a Guaranteed Price Amendment (GMP) with SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. for the Old Settlers Buildout Project - Rock 'N River Expansion (Package 3C) totaling $19,263,000. The expansion will add approximately 600 patron capacity (increasing overall park capacity to 2,200), 160 new parking spaces, and an "action river" with wave systems. Staff reported the project is on time and on budget, with groundbreaking scheduled for February 2025. Approved unanimously.
• Resolution F.4: Authorized a GMP with SpawGlass for the Harrell Parkway Package 3A.2. Staff noted the project is on time and on budget. Discussion included the future low-water crossing (Package 3A.3) estimated at $7 million, with evaluation deferred to a later design stage. Approved unanimously.
• Resolution F.5: Authorized submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program, requesting up to $5 million (non-matching) for improvements to the recycling center on Deepwood Drive. Proposed improvements include reconfiguring the entrance to reduce queuing, adding a drive-through for household hazardous waste, an administrative/educational building, and a reuse shop. Total project cost is estimated at $8–10 million. Approved unanimously.
• Resolution F.6: Authorized Quantity Adjustment/Change Order No. 4 with Thalle Construction Co., Inc. for the BCRWWS East Plant Expansion to 30 MGD, totaling $1.1 million. Approximately $519,000 is a City-only cost due to stormwater flooding; the remainder is shared with partner cities. Approved unanimously.
• Resolution F.7: Authorized Supplemental Contract No. 1 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Chandler Creek 4 - 15" Wastewater Upsizing Project at $266,000 for engineering design. Approved unanimously.
• Ordinances G.1 & G.2: Considered public testimony regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use Map (G.1) and rezoning (G.2) of 1.02 acres at 3751 Fischer Cove from MF-1 (Multifamily – Low Density) to MU-R (Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot) to allow an indoor pickleball facility. Staff explained that the property is an infill lot, the MU-R district is appropriate per comprehensive plan criteria, and the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval with no public opposition. Both ordinances passed unanimously on first reading; council voted to dispense with the second reading, making the zoning effective immediately.

Key Outcomes

• All consent agenda items (E.1–E.6) were approved by an 8-0 vote.
• Resolutions F.1 through F.7 were each approved by unanimous votes (8-0).
• Ordinance G.1 (Future Land Use Map amendment) was approved 8-0 on first reading.
• Ordinance G.2 (Rezoning to MU-R) was approved 8-0 on first reading; second reading was dispensed with by unanimous vote.
• Council members exchanged holiday greetings and adjourned at 5:38 PM.