HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT APPLICATION AT 3811 MONCTON STREET (JAPANESE FISHERMEN’S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY BUILDING)

November 24, 2025 - 2 - Staff Report Origin HA 25-0026393 As part of the report titled "Steveston Museum and Post Office Visitor Experience Improvements" Council approved the installation of "new signage and curb appeal elements to improve the exterior visibility of the Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society building". On June 9, 2025, in response to a delegation from Parks Canada and Tenney Homma to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee, Council supported in principle "the proposed location for the installation of the National Historic Event Designation Cunningham v. Tomey Homma plaque, in the front garden of the Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society Building". The purpose of this report is to seek approval of a Heritage Alteration Permit to make exterior alterations to the protected heritage building known as the Japanese Fishennen's Benevolent Society building, located at 3811 Moncton Street in the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Area. The proposed alterations require a Heritage Alteration Pennit (HAP). The proposed alterations include the addition of a new facility sign, the National Historic Event plaque and new plantings. No changes are proposed to the design or materials of the building. The building is owned by the City of Richmond and continues in use as a museum, as permitted under the current zoning "Steveston Commercial (CS2)". A location map and aerial view is provided in Attachment 1. This report supports Council's Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Focus Area #6 A Vibrant, Resilient and Active Community: Vibrant, resilient and active communities supported by a wide variety of opportunities to get involved, build relationships and access resources. 6. 2 Enhance the City's network of parks, trails and open spaces. 6.3 Foster intercultural harmony, community belonging, and social connections. 6. 5 Enhance and preserve arts and heritage assets in the community. Background Heritage Value The Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society (JFBS) building at 3811 Moncton Street is one of 17 protected heritage buildings in the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Area. It is a one- storey wood sided building facing First Avenue in the historic Steveston townsite. It is situated on the grounds of the Steveston Museum and Post Office to the rear of the Northern Bank building. 8220478 PRCS - 26

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