Referral Response: Housing as a Human Right

June 24, 2025 - 2 - Staff Report Origin At the June 9, 2025, City Council meeting, a delegate representing the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition (RPRC) appeared before Council to request that the City of Richmond endorse a resolution to the 2025 UBCM Convention in September (Attachment 2). The resolution was initiated by the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (BCPRC), of which RPRC is a member. Arising from discussion, Council referred the request to staff for consideration, as follows: That the submissionfi·om the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition be referred to staff This report supports Council's Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Focus Area #2 Strategic and Sustainable Community Growth: Strategic and sustainable growth that supports long-term community needs and a well- planned and prosperous city. 2.2 Develop and implement innovative and proactive solutions that encourage a range of housing options and prioritize affordability. This report also supports Council's Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Focus Area #5 A Vibrant, Resilient and Active Community: Support vulnerable populations through collaborative and sustainable programs and services. Further, this report supports Strategic Direction #5 of the City's Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027 (AHS), being to "Increase Advocacy, Awareness and Education Roles", and Strategic

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