Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee 11/04/25
The Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee reviewed a plan to reorganize the city's response to homelessness; they will vote in December. No decision made.
Summary
The Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee convened on November 4, 2025, to address several critical issues related to homelessness and housing stability. The meeting featured discussions on the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan, which has been reorganized to better align with current needs and includes new performance indicators still under development. Presentations were made by Jillian Schnee and Ryan Deibert from Multnomah County, highlighting the progress and future steps of the plan, set for a vote in December. Additionally, Dr. Marisa Zapata presented an analysis of the 2025 Point in Time Count, emphasizing the stability in the percentage of homeless individuals from within the state and the need for more comprehensive regional collaboration. The session concluded with a presentation from the Welcome Home Coalition on their Finding Home Report, which calls for increased funding for peer support programs, more diverse housing options, and genuine inclusion of people with lived homelessness experience in policy-making. The committee did not vote on any motions but planned further discussions and actions to refine and implement strategies discussed.
Key Points
- Discussion on the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan
- Presentation of the 2025 Point in Time Count analysis
- Review of the Finding Home Report by the Welcome Home Coalition
Action Items
- Consideration of the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan for official adoption in December
- Further discussion and in-depth review of key performance indicators in the homelessness response plan
- Engagement with state partners to align on action items related to homelessness
Issues Discussed (7)
The Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee reviewed the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan, which has been reorganized to better meet current needs and includes new performance indicators still in development. The plan is set for a vote in December, with further discussions planned to refine strategies and engage state partners on homelessness action items.
Dr. Marisa Zapata presented an analysis of the 2025 Point in Time Count, highlighting stability in the percentage of homeless individuals from within the state and emphasizing the need for more comprehensive regional collaboration. The committee did not take any votes on this issue but planned further discussions to refine strategies related to homelessness.
The Welcome Home Coalition presented their Finding Home Report, which advocates for increased funding for peer support programs, more diverse housing options, and the inclusion of individuals with lived homelessness experience in policy-making. The committee did not vote on any motions regarding the report but planned further discussions to refine strategies.
Referenced during broader discussions on the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan, the Social Housing Study Progress Report was not specifically addressed or voted on in this meeting. Further discussions and actions related to housing stability and homelessness strategies are planned for future sessions.
Referenced during broader discussions on homelessness and housing stability, but no specific actions or details regarding the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Development were provided in this meeting.
The Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee discussed the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan, which is set for a vote in December, and heard presentations on the 2025 Point in Time Count and the Finding Home Report from the Welcome Home Coalition. No motions were voted on, but further discussions and refinements of the strategies were planned.
The Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee discussed the updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan, which is set for a vote in December, and heard presentations on the 2025 Point in Time Count and the Finding Home Report from the Welcome Home Coalition. No motions were voted on, but the committee planned further discussions to refine strategies and performance indicators related to homelessness.