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Community Advisory Committee for Multnomah Safe Rest Village
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Multnomah Safe Rest Village is a standing, collaborative, problem-solving committee that seeks to ensure strong lines of communication, uphold Good Neighbor Agreement commitments, identify opportunities for collaboration and problem solving.
Key points of contact
Email MNA Representatives: mna-4cac@mnapdx.org
Important Materials
From the Multnomah Neighborhood Association
MNA has not taken a position for or against the Multnomah Safe Rest Village, but we want a successful Good Neighborhood Agreement. Our representatives to the Community Advisory Committee work to achieve that success.
Latest News
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Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP)
LATEST: As expected, AHOP passed unanimously at the February 25 City Council meeting and is now in effect.
Click here for the ordinance and supporting material, especially Exhibit A - Findings of Fact
Key links:
The Recommended Draft of the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project. Item 10 on pp 44-45 is re Sears Armory
AHOP team can be reached directly at ahop@portlandoregon.gov
MNA Letter 7/15/2025 to BPS re AHOP
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Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (RICAP 11)
UPDATED 4-22-2026
Another proposal, RICAP 11, would allow up to 100 units on a site like MSRV. (reduced from 200)
On July 16,2025 MNA Board voted to oppose it.Status: On Oct. 28, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the RICAP 11 package of code updates to City Council. The Planning Commission recommendation included seven amendments to the staff proposal. The RICAP 11 Recommended Draft was published in the week of Feb. 23 before a public hearing at the City Council's Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee on Thursday, March 12.
Next opportunity to engage: an update from the city RE: RICAP 11 was posted in the BDS April Newsletter. The RICAP 11 Recommended Draft is expected to be published the week of May 11 ahead of a public hearing with City Council’s Housing and Permitting Committee on June 2.
If you want to weigh in, you’ll be able to testify at that June 2 meeting (2 PM), and written comments can be submitted starting the week of May 11 through the Map App.
For those interested, I’ve linked it below:
Link for the specific RICAP updates
LINKS
RICAP 11 proposed draft
See item # MP14 on pages 104-107 for proposed change related to outdoor shelters.MNA Resolution 7/15/2025 opposing RICAP 11
MNA Testimony 9/22/2025 to Planning Commission opposing RICAP 11
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Update from our CAC representatives March 24, 2026
On February 11th, via a meeting initiated by the Coalition for Safe, Clean and Quiet Neighborhoods near SRVs, numerous neighbors who live around the MSRV met with District 4 Councilors and the Mayor to discuss ongoing concerns.
The Coalition followed-up that meeting by submitting the following requests via a letter to the Mayor and the District 4 Councilors: (1) remove 40 of the pods on the north side of the MSRV away from neighbors backyards and place them at another site appropriate for a low-barrier shelter, i.e. along Barbur Blvd and away from residential properties and a school; (2) cap the size of the MRSV at 60 pods; (3) convert the MSRV to a high-barrier shelter and; (4) work with adjacent neighbors, via numerous community meetings, regarding the future use of the former Sears Armory site.
ne outcome of the 2/11 meeting was that Portland Solutions prepared a report that described several of the long-standing issues and their intended actions to resolve them. Much of March’s CAC meeting was devoted to reviewing that report. Chronic noise issues from the MSRV occupied most of the discussion.
MNA representatives also discussed the potential for the City to record the CAC meetings and for nearby neighbors to offer their concerns at the end of the meeting. Portland Solutions and other stakeholders are hesitant to record the meetings. Regarding neighbor participation during the meetings, the City will review the question internally and advise.
MNA’s CAC reps helped launch the current drive to recruit new members for MNA’s CAC representation. Outreach for the drive has been sent out in multiple platforms, and the deadline to apply is March 31.
Click Here for the full report.
Sincerely,
MNA reps to the CAC
Lisa Carney-Fenton, Paloma Norris-York, Macy Guppy, and Mark Booth
MNA Representatives and CAC Role
MNA Representatives
Near Neighbors
Lisa Carney-Fenton
Mark Booth
Farther Away Neighbors
Paloma Norris-York
Macy Guppy
MNA Board Liaison (Not a CAC member)
Will Fuller
CAC Members
The CAC is a standing, collaborative, problem-solving committee that meets monthly.
Its members are drawn from three stakeholder groups:
The Neighborhood Stakeholder group, with 4 members from MNA and 2 from West Hills Christian School.
Two of the MNA members are near neighbors of the SRV and 2 are from other parts of the neighborhood.
The City team, with one member each from the City Shelter Services Team and Portland Solutions.
The shelter operator, Urban Alchemy.
Responsibilities
It is responsible for:
Helping ensure that strong lines of communications are maintained between the City, the Operator, and the Community.
Ensure that the commitments in the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) are being upheld.
Identifying opportunities for greater collaboration among the parties that enhance the benefits of the Multnomah Safe Rest Village for Village Participants and the Community.
Identifying and developing solutions to any problems that are recurring and have not been adequately addressed through the problem-solving communications strategies outlined in the Communication Structure section of the GNA.
Contact Information
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Multnomah Safe Rest Village 24/7 Hotline
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City Shelter Services Team
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Multnomah Neighborhood Association Representatives to the CAC
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Multnomah Safe Rest Village Onsite Manager
Damien Rouse
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Urban Alchemy Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Lena Miller
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Portland Solutions
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West Hills Christian School
FAQs
Where is the Multnomah Safe Rest Village (SRV) located?
The Multnomah SRV is located at 2731 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219.
What is a Portland Safe Rest Village?
Safe Rest Villages are outdoor shelters that serve as an alternative entry for Portlanders on the continuum from living on the streets to finding stability.
Who is Urban Alchemy?
Urban Alchemy is the Safe Rest Village operator.
Are there other organizations serving our homeless?
Friends of Multnomah Safe Rest Village (FMSRV) is a grassroots group of neighbors and faith communities formed in June of 2022 to support participants and staff in the transitional Safe Rest Village.
SW Outreach offers inclusive connections with unhoused neighbors in outer SW Portland. DM to donate or get involved.
Where can I find past information about the MSRV?
Visit the Archived Multnomah Safe Rest Village website.
What is the GNA?
The purpose of the Good Neighbor Agreement is to identify ways for the Parties to work together to address potential impacts and resolve issues as well as to be good neighbors to each other and all participants of the Safe Rest Village and the larger Multnomah Neighborhood. It was signed into effect June 2024.
What is the Impact Reduction Dashboard?
The Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program has unveiled their first online dashboard. The interactive website provides current information and status updates about unsanctioned campsite reports, site assessments, and removals.
How do I report a campsite?
You can report unsanctioned camping and/or campsite-related trash in Portland. To help this process work efficiently, please wait one week before filing a new report on the same location.
What does this stand for?
CAC: Community Advisory Committee
GNA: Good Neighbor Agreement
MNA: Multnomah Neighborhood Association
SRV: Safe Rest Village
MSRV: Multnomah Safe Rest Village
WHCS: West Hills Christian School