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City of Round Rock Meeting Minutes City Council Thursday, March 14, 2024 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Round Rock City Council met in regular session on March 14, 2024 in the City Council chambers at 221 E. Main Street. Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. B. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Craig Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Matthew Baker Council Member Michelle Ly Council Member Rene Flores Council Member Frank Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Kristin Stevens Council Member Hilda Montgomery Absent: 0 C. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Morgan led the following Pledges of Allegiance: United States and Texas. D. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The following citizens spoke to Council: Michael Chatron with Round Rock Cemetery gave an update on restoration and repair work and invited Council to join the Round Rock Cemetery Work Day. Patricia Alex, 102 Vail Ct, spoke regarding transportation support for citizens. Karen Choate, 20 Fairview Drive, spoke regarding transportation para-transit services. E. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: E.1 Consider a presentation and department update from General Services. Chad McDowell, General Services Director made the staff presentation. City of Round Rock Page 1 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 F. CONSENT AGENDA: F.1 Consider approval of minutes from the February 22, 2024 City Council meeting. F.2 Consider an ordinance granting a franchise to Viking Roll Offs, LLC to engage in the collection and disposal of solid waste for temporary services. (Second Reading) F.3 Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Southwest Sealants, Inc. for waterproofing services. F.4 Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with GenServe, LLC f/k/a "Austin Welder and Generator Service, Inc." for the purchase of generator installation, maintenance and repair services. F.5 Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Austin HLK, Inc. d/b/a Sweep Across Texas for street sweeping services. - All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council member in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Baker seconded by Council Member Ortega to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 G. RESOLUTIONS: G.1 Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Office of the Governor for the State Crisis Intervention Grant Program, FY 2025. Wylie Brownell, Assistant Fire Chief made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Ortega, seconded by Council Member Montgomery, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: City of Round Rock Page 2 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 G.2 Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Lone Star Sitework, LLC for the Chisholm Trl. Rd. & W. Old Settlers Blvd. Intersection Improvements Project. Brian Kuhn, Assistant Transportation Director made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 *Mayor Morgan went out of agenda order and called Ordinance, Item H.4 next, then returned to regular agenda order. H.4 Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 42, Section 42-127, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), by amending speed zones on portions of University Boulevard from IH 35 to SH 130. (Second Reading) Brian Kuhn, Assistant Transportation Director made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Ortega to approve the first reading of the ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: G.3 Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Architectural Services and related Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects for the Public Safety Training Center Phase 2 Project. Chad McDowell, General Services Director made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Ortega, seconded by Council Member Ly, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: City of Round Rock Page 3 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 G.4 Consider a resolution determining that John King Construction, Ltd. provides the best value for the City for the Sports Center Expansion Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Standard Form of Agreement. Chad McDowell, General Services Director made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Montgomery, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 G.5 Consider a resolution determining that "Construction Manager at Risk" is the delivery method which provides the best value for the Bob Bennett Building - Additional Phases Project. Chad McDowell, General Services Director made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Baker, seconded by Council Member Stevens, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 City of Round Rock Page 4 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 G.6 Consider a resolution ratifying the execution of Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Williamson County and Participating Entities for the May 4, 2024 General and Special Elections. Meagan Spinks, City Clerk made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Ortega, seconded by Council Member Stevens, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 G.7 Consider a resolution requiring the provision of certain voting equipment in compliance with Section 61.012 of the Texas Election Code. Meagan Spinks, City Clerk made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 G.8 Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Services Agreement with the property owners of 42.54 acres of land being a portion of Sauls Ranch East, located south of Creek Bend Blvd and east of Wyoming Springs Drive. Bradley Dushkin, Planning and Development Services Director made the staff presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to approve the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: City of Round Rock Page 5 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 H. ORDINANCES: H.1 Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance annexing 42.538 acres of land being a portion of Sauls Ranch East, located south of Creek Bend Blvd and east of Wyoming Springs Dr. (First Reading)* Bradley Dushkin, Planning and Development Services Director, made the staff presentation. Mayor Morgan opened the hearing for public testimony. There being no testimony, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Baker, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to approve the first reading the Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Baker, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to dispense with the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 City of Round Rock Page 6 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 H.2 Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance zoning 42. 54 acres located south of Creek Bend Boulevard and east of Wyoming Springs Drive to the SF-3 (Single-Family - Mixed Lot) zoning district. (First Reading)* Bradley Dushkin, Planning and Development Services Director, made the staff presentation. Mayor Morgan opened the hearing for public testimony. There being no testimony, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Baker, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to approve the first reading the Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 A motion was made by Council Member Ortega, seconded by Council Member Flores, to dispense with the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 H.3 Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance rezoning 112 acres located northeast of the intersection of E. Palm Valley Boulevard and N. Mays Street from the PF-3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity) zoning district to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) No. 154 zoning district. (First Reading)* Bradley Dushkin, Planning and Development Services Director, made the staff presentation. Mayor Morgan opened the hearing for public testimony. Amanda Kamm, 203 Ameswood, shared her concern regarding flooding due to a the development. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Baker, seconded by Council Member Ortega, to approve the first reading the Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: City of Round Rock Page 7 of 8 City Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024 Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 A motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Flores, to dispense with the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Mayor Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem Baker Council Member Ly Council Member Flores Council Member Ortega Mayor Pro-Tem Stevens Council Member Montgomery Nays: 0 Absent: 0 I. COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: J.1 Consider Executive Session as authorized by §551.074 Government Code, related to the evaluation of the Municipal Judge. The City Council recessed to executive session. Mayor Morgan called the executive session to order at 7:15 p.m. and adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Council reconvened to regular session with no action taken. K. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 8:01 pm. Respectfully submitted: Meagan Spinks, City Clerk City of Round Rock Page 8 of 8