Round Rock City Council Meeting - January 22, 2026

The Round Rock City Council met at 6:00 PM on January 22, 2026, with all seven council members present: Mayor Craig Morgan, Mayor Pro-Tem Kristin Stevens, and Councilmembers Michelle Ly, Rene Flores, Melissa Fleming, Frank Ortega, and Hilda Montgomery. The meeting included the adoption of the consent agenda, approvals of multiple resolutions and ordinances, and a public hearing regarding a planned unit development (PUD) rezoning that drew resident concerns. Key outcomes included unanimous approvals on most items and a decision to delay second reading on the PUD to allow further negotiations.

Consent Calendar

• E.1: Approved minutes from the January 8, 2026 City Council meeting.
• E.2: Approved an ordinance authorizing a temporary construction speed zone on Greenlawn Boulevard from IH-35 to Louis Henna Boulevard (second reading).
• E.3: Approved a resolution to purchase a 0.4326-acre parcel off Fannin Avenue adjacent to Brushy Creek from Alexa Ruby Events, LLC.
• E.4: Approved a resolution for an agreement with OverDrive, Inc. for digital content materials for the Public Library.
• E.5: Approved a resolution for a professional consulting services agreement with Alliance Engineering Group, Inc. for on-call engineering and construction material testing. The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a single motion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• McKenzie Scales (516 Buffalo Pass) spoke against the proposed PUD rezoning (Item G.3), citing lack of proper mail notification, unauthorized tree removal by the property owner (AirCo), and loss of privacy. She argued that procedural requirements were not fully followed and presented a resident petition requesting enforceable conditions.
• Johnny Martinez (speaking on behalf of his 88-year-old mother, a homeowner adjacent to AirCo) asked about tax implications and the impact of the rezoning on the six homes along the I-35 frontage road.
• Jason Carney (506 Buffalo Pass) opposed the rezoning, detailing increased noise, loss of mature trees, and concerns about property values. He requested specific conditions (e.g., daytime-only operations, 25-foot landscape buffer, masonry wall set back from property line, maximum building height of 22 feet) and submitted photographs of the cleared land.
• John Moman (1701 Johnson Way) requested that the enhanced landscape buffer and wall be extended to additional properties already developed on the site, not just the newly rezoned area.

Discussion Items

• G.1 & G.2 – Future Land Use Amendment and Rezoning at 3260 E. Palm Valley Blvd: Staff presented a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use Map from Open Space to Commercial and rezone 3.86 acres from OS (Open Space) to C-1a (General Commercial – Limited). The property is owned by the Old Settlers Association and located near Old Settlers Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously. The Council approved both items with no public testimony and dispensed with the second reading.
• G.3 – Rezoning 23.43 Acres to PUD No. 160 (AirCo Expansion): The property, located near McNeil Road and the I-35 frontage road, is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI) and Single-Family (SF-2). The applicant, AirCo, seeks to rezone to a Planned Unit Development to expand existing warehousing and light manufacturing uses. Staff highlighted that the PUD would require a 25-foot landscape buffer (instead of the standard 8 feet) with two rows of evergreen trees, a masonry wall (optionally 6–8 feet tall), restrictions on lighting heights, and prohibition of certain uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. Several residents testified against the rezoning, citing unauthorized tree clearing, noise, and lack of notice. Councilmembers discussed the need to enforce existing protections, the timing of second reading, and the possibility of mandating that the masonry wall be placed at the northern edge of the 25-foot buffer (not on the property line). The Council voted to approve the first reading with a commitment not to dispense with the second reading, allowing time for further negotiations between the applicant, staff, and residents.
• G.4 – Calling the May 2, 2026 General and Special Election: Staff presented an ordinance to call a general and special election on May 2, 2026, to elect a mayor, council members for Place 1 and Place 4, and to consider two charter amendments submitted by citizen petitions. The ordinance was approved unanimously, and the second reading was dispensed.
• Resolutions F.1–F.8: All eight resolutions were approved unanimously after brief presentations:
  • F.1: Interlocal Agreement for countywide hazardous materials response (with Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Taylor).
  • F.2: Regional Vehicle Burglary Suppression Taskforce (with Hutto, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, and Williamson County); eight agencies total.
  • F.3 & F.4: Purchase of Chevrolet and Ford vehicles from Caldwell Country (each contract $1.5 million, not to exceed $4.5 million total).
  • F.5: Real estate purchase contracts with Nelson Homestead Family Partnership for 6.80 acres and 20.586 acres for CR 112 (Avery Nelson Parkway) improvements; total remaining payment $1.65 million.
  • F.6: Change Order No. 1 with Patin Construction, LLC for McNeil Road Extension Railroad Culverts; $110,583 for surveying and inspection services.
  • F.7: Joint Election Agreement with Williamson County for the May 2, 2026 elections.
  • F.8: Cost Participation Agreement with SDC Austin LLC for improvements to Bryant Drive between Rachel Lane and Double Creek Drive; city share $441,499.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (7-0).
• Resolutions F.1–F.8: Each approved unanimously (7-0).
• G.1 & G.2 (3260 E. Palm Valley Blvd): Future Land Use amendment and rezoning adopted on first reading, second reading dispensed (7-0 each).
• G.3 (23.43-acre PUD): First reading adopted (7-0); second reading not dispensed. The Council directed staff and the Mayor to work with the applicant and affected residents to address concerns about tree replacement, wall placement (preference for wall at northern edge of 25-foot buffer), noise, and operating hours before the second reading at a future meeting.
• G.4 (May 2, 2026 Election Call): Ordinance adopted on first reading, second reading dispensed (7-0). A fiscal note for the charter amendments will be prepared.
• Next Steps: Staff will re-notify residents (including email) for the second reading of G.3. The Mayor and relevant council members plan to meet with the applicant and residents to discuss additional conditions.