Council reviewed two preliminary design options for the Riverfront and the newly acquired East Side park, directed staff to pursue a modified Option 22 (with a larger driveway/roundabout), and asked staff to finalize preliminary design reports with cost estimates for future adoption.

After summer 2026, staff reported reduced litter and rule violations from the managed-access pilot at Rio Vista; city marshals outlined enforcement data and the parks team reported $61,730.14 carried into next summer after out-of-area pass sales and the paid-parking pilot has generated roughly $824,000 since July 2025.

Council members debated parking distribution, ADA counts, roundabout/driveway placement and restroom strategy for the Riverfront concepts; staff said design-level choices will aim to reduce impervious cover and protect floodplain areas.

Parks Director Jamie Lee Case reviewed draft riverfront and East Side Regional park concepts based on extensive community engagement; council supported keeping the Rio Vista pool nearby, expanding splash‑pad features, and directed staff to move some multipurpose fields and parking away from adjacent homes and avoid structures in the floodway.

On first reading, San Marcos council advanced an ordinance establishing seasonal fees at Rio Vista Park while expanding free access to residents, school-district residents and ZIP code 78666. Council asked staff to finalize gate procedures and an outreach plan before the second reading.

City Council reviews costs and effectiveness of summer park safety programs and crowd management.

Council proposes access fees and new regulations to improve compliance in Rio Vista Park.

City officials confirm the skate park will remain in its current location during redevelopment.

In a farewell State of the City address at the Senior Activities Center, the Presenter reviewed a balanced budget, investments in parks and public safety, a $5 million state grant for six parks, 21 miles of street paving, and a nearly $2 billion Scripps hospital planned for Twin Oaks Valley Road and Discovery Street.