City Council - July 27, 2026 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

R26/14-6 It was moved and seconded That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize deconstruction and reconstruction of the First Nations Building at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, as outlined in the report titled “Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 26-011972) by the City of Richmond – 5180 Westwater Drive (First Nations Building)”, dated June 22, 2026, from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture. The question on Resolution No. R 26 /14-6 was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the design plans have been discussed with the First Nations Building Committee (FNBC), Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society (BSNHSS) and Musqueam First Nation with support from most groups, (ii) two heritage consultants and an archeologist have been inside the building and both groups have provided reports that will be brought back to the FNBC for review, (iii) the Indigenous Relations Manager will be touring the site but their role on the project is limited because of the FNBC and approved Terms of Reference, and (iv) during the concept design phase, staff have reached out to a moving company. As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: R26/14-7 It was moved and seconded That the Heritage Alteration Permit be referred back to staff to have an archeologist review the building prior to deconstruction, include the City’s Indigenous Relations Manager and other First Nation groups on the project, and to contact Supreme House Movers Ltd. to request a report on moving the building. The question on Resolution No. R26/14-7 was called and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Day, Hobbs, Loo and McNulty opposed. Further discussion ensued with respect to (i) staff to look at options on lifting and moving the building, (ii) how the City can maintain the history and purpose of the building, (iii) the deconstruction process is detailed and any new learnings will be taken into account in the future interpretation of the building, and (iv) the importance of moving forward with the project to avoid losing the $3.4 million grant from the Province of BC's Growing Communities Fund that expires in 2028. The question on Resolution No. R26/14-6 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

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