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Effective July 1, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Multnomah Safe Rest Village is being replaced by a new model of communication between the neighborhood and the city about the MSRV. We at MNA will continue to advocate for strong lines of communication, uphold Good Neighbor Agreement commitments, and identify opportunities for collaboration and problem solving.

For more details, read this update from Laudie Porter, Shelter Services on June 10.

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Community Advisory Committee for Multnomah Safe Rest Village

Key points of contact

Important Materials

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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

  • MSRV is being transitioned to a Recovery-focused shelter

    From Laudie Porter, Shelter Solutions on May 12.

    The City is currently in the design phase but intends to transition the MSRV to a recovery/sobriety focused shelter. In general, that means that shelter participants at this site will be individuals who actively choose to move towards sobriety and will have access to recovery-specific services on-site. We do not yet have a timeline, and have limited operational details to share, but hope we can have more to share at the July MNA meeting.

    Click here for more detail

  • Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (RICAP 11)

    UPDATED 6-28-2026

    The next public hearing on RICAP 11 is postponed to City Council meeting Wednesday, July 8 at 11 AM.

    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: The RICAP 11 Recommended Draft was discussed at a public hearing with City Council’s Housing and Permitting Committee on June 2. with no changes affecting the MSRV. Click here for the video of that hearing.

    The next step is consideration by the full City Council - the final decision-making body. The next public hearing on RICAP 11 will be held on Wednesday, July 8 at 11 AM.

    The Recommended RICAP 11 and related materials.

    MNA Resolution 7/15/2025 opposing RICAP 11

    MNA Testimony 9/22/2025 to Planning Commission opposing RICAP 11

    All public comments on AHOP and RICAP-11

    Community comments received by MNA

  • Update re Our CAC representatives June 28, 2026

    MSRV Operations & Leadership:

    • Urban Alchemy: Damien Rouse is now Portland Deputy Director; Eli Wooten is the new MSRV Director.

    • Reporting Noise: Neighbors should contact Laudie Porter, Hendrik Broekelschen, or PEMO directly rather than waiting for CAC meetings. Contact details are on the MNA website.

    Community Concerns:

    • WHCS Closure: Rep Traci Vogt clarified that campus closure resulted from insufficient security to manage ongoing vandalism and cleanliness issues, not the MSRV's opening.

    • Current Investigations: Urban Alchemy is reviewing reports of a participant attempting to sell a neighbor’s car and unauthorized camping in the Multnomah Blvd. hedge. Laudie Porter is addressing a participant's mail delivery concerns.

    Final Meeting: May 12 at 3:30 p.m.

    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

Former MNA Representatives

Terms ended May 31

Near Neighbors

  • Lisa Carney-Fenton

  • Mark Booth

Farther Away Neighbors

  • Paloma Norris-York

  • Macy Guppy

Interim MNA rep through June 30)

  • 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:

  1. Helping ensure that strong lines of communications are maintained between the City, the Operator, and the Community.

  2. Ensure that the commitments in the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) are being upheld.

  3. Identifying opportunities for greater collaboration among the parties that enhance the benefits of the Multnomah Safe Rest Village for Village Participants and the Community.

  4. 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

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?

Click here for the Public SRV folder for early testimony and discussions.

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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