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Parks commission forwards rental-rate schedule for new Japanese Community Center to City Council

Santa Maria Parks and Recreation Commission · December 10, 2025
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The Santa Maria Parks and Recreation Commission voted to forward a proposed fee schedule for the Japanese Community Center — including nonprofit, resident and commercial rates plus add-on charges — to City Council for final approval on Jan. 6. Staff said reservations would open Jan. 7 if Council approves.

The Santa Maria Parks and Recreation Commission voted to forward a proposed rental-rate schedule for the new Japanese Community Center to the City Council, staff said, with the council expected to consider final approval on Jan. 6.

At a public hearing, department staff said the facility — targeted to open in February — was priced after a comparative review of similar local venues. The recommended base rates are $2,500 per day for nonprofit use (up to about 300 guests, $250 surcharge if attendance exceeds 300), $3,500 per day for residents (up to 300 guests, $500 surcharge over…

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