Round Rock City Council Meeting - September 25, 2025
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Round Rock City Council Meeting - September 25, 2025
The Round Rock City Council met on September 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, a presentation from the Human Resources department, approval of multiple resolutions and ordinances, and public testimony on the microtrenching ordinance. All votes were unanimous.
Proclamations
- Suicide Prevention Month: The council unanimously proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month. A representative from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, who lost her son to suicide, spoke about the importance of awareness and education. Councilmembers shared personal experiences and expressed support.
- Hispanic Heritage Month: The council unanimously proclaimed September 15 to October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Tarino, representing LULAC and a veteran, spoke about diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Staff Presentation
- Human Resources Update: HR Director Sandra presented a department update, highlighting 622 new hires, 157 rehires, and 133 promotions in FY2025. The turnover rate is 1.46% (below national averages). The department is implementing new software (NeoGov Perform) for performance evaluations and employee self-service. Other initiatives include wellness programs, a leadership development program, internship program, and upcoming training on crucial conversations. Councilmembers praised the presentation.
Consent Calendar
All consent agenda items were approved unanimously:
- Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025.
- Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Insight Psychology for police cadet testing.
- Agreement with Hach Company for water/wastewater instrumentation.
- Agreement with Austin Armature Works for pumps and repair services.
- Agreement with Smith Pump Company for pumps and repair services.
Resolutions
- H1: Public Safety Training Center Phase 2 – Approved resolution finding Adolfson & Peterson Construction as best value for the project (14-month construction timeline). Unanimous.
- H2: Drone Program – Approved five-year, $692,000 contract with Unmanned Vehicle Technologies for autonomous drone response to priority calls (funded partly by Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority). Council confirmed drones are deployed only to incidents, not for general surveillance. Unanimous.
- H3: Kenney Fort Blvd Roadway Project – Approved real estate contract with North Paloma Lake Development Inc. for 3.736 acres for right-of-way. Unanimous.
- H4: Emergency Interconnect with Brushy Creek MUD – Approved interlocal agreement for cost-sharing on an emergency water interconnect (Round Rock pays 43% of engineering, Brushy Creek MUD pays 57%). Unanimous.
- H5: Emergency Water Supply Amendment – Approved amending existing emergency interconnect agreement with Brushy Creek MUD to add a third interconnect. Unanimous.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Microtrenching Ordinance (I1): Kevin Fletcher, representing AT&T, testified against the ordinance, stating it permits only one microtrench per street, limiting competition. He noted AT&T's permits have been largely denied and requested the city work with all broadband providers before finalizing. Councilmembers questioned staff about the policy, impact on roads, and coordination with new developments. The council acknowledged concerns but proceeded with the first reading.
Ordinances (First Readings)
- I1: Microtrenching Requirements – Ordinance to codify rules for microtrenching in city streets (limit one trench per street, at lip of curb). First reading approved unanimously; second reading will follow.
- I2: Veterinary Clinic Hours in C-2 District – Removed the 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. hour restriction for veterinary clinics. First reading approved, second reading dispensed with unanimously.
- I3: Sports Training Facilities & Specialty Gyms in BP District – Allowed these uses in Business Park district with a 5,000 sq ft cap. First reading approved, second reading dispensed with unanimously.
- I4: Rezoning 5.37 Acres (PUD 89 to PUD 157) – Rezoned property on Sundance Parkway to allow up to 375 multifamily units with commercial uses, including design standards (e.g., structured parking for higher density). Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers. First reading approved, second reading dispensed with unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- All votes were unanimous (8-0).
- The microtrenching ordinance (I1) will return for a second reading.
- Council expressed condolences for the passing of community member Jesus Franco and celebrated Mayor Pro Tem Stevens' birthday.
- The HR department received commendation for low turnover and employee development programs.
- The drone program was clarified to be used only for priority incidents, not general surveillance.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. Tonight's invitation will be given by Pastor Felix Bamarin of Graceway Church. Pastor, come on up. Thank you for being here. All right, thank you. You're welcome. Let us pray. Father in heaven, we're grateful to you for another moment and for your sovereignty over all. We thank you for the counseled men and women. Thank you for the leadership of the mail at this time of the city of Roundrock. We thank you for this city and your banner over this city of love and of your Almighty power guiding and directing every affair of everyone and every every every home in the city, we give you thanks. Today we commit this bidding unto you, God, we ask that your blessing will rest upon your children as they deliberate. We ask that you will rule and guide every heart, every decision. Lord, grant them wisdom from above to guide and to lead the city aright to do your will to establish your rule upon the earth, of justice, of peace, and of righteousness. We pray that you bless them and reward them for all their labor and the sacrifices and their savies unto you. We pray that every decision made here in this place, we continually bring glory to your name, blessing to every family, every child, every woman, every man, every single person upon this that come into this city. We thank you because your blessing continue to abide upon your savannahs they sav you and serve the greater good of the city. I pray this blessings and many more, oh God, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Pastor. You're welcome. I'll call six o'clock city council meeting in order. And please call the role. Mayor Pro Tim Stevens. Councilmember Lee. Here. Councilmember Flores. Here. Councilmember Fleming. Here. Councilmember Otega. Here. Councilmember Montgomery. Here. All right. For the pledges, we have Troop 562 and 5621 that's gonna be leading it. So if y'all want to come right down here and we'll go off your pledge of allegiance. One nation under God, individual liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag. Pledge of allegiance to thee. Texas under God, one individual. Thank you all. Appreciate your work. All right, citizen communication, insist and wishing to speak during citizen communication regarding an item on or off the agenda may do so after completing the required registration card. All comments must be no more than three minutes and link per section 2-26B5 of the Round Rock Code of Ordinances 2018 edition. Any comments regarding items not on the post agenda may not be discussed or responded to by the city council per state law. I do have one that uh will I'll call you up on a one uh under the uh agenda item to speak on. Is anyone else wishing to speak? All right, E1.
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