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Council backs Rio Vista fencing plan, signals intent to charge nonresident access fees after follow-up
Summary
After staff reported summer pilot results and itemized the seasonal costs of managed access, council approved the proposed temporary fencing layout and gave staff direction to draft fee‑options and an outreach/implementation plan (council also directed that San Marcos Consolidated ISD residents be exempt).
San Marcos City Council signaled support for continuing managed access at Rio Vista Park and approved a staff‑proposed temporary fencing layout Jan. 6, while asking staff to return with specific fee options and an implementation plan.
Jamie Lee Case, director of parks and recreation, reviewed the managed-access pilot run during the 2025 summer season and said staff proposes 36 managed days in 2026 (Saturdays, Sundays and holiday weekends), installation of temporary perimeter fencing and two additional double‑gated access points at centrally located park entries to ease circulation outside managed hours.
Case presented season-specific costs tied to the program: park ambassador…
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