As reported Monday, the mayor is seeking feedback on his new sidewalk management initiative. He got some this morning from Patrick Nolen, with nonprofit Soapbox Under The Bridge.

Nolen had concerns about the repeated mention of private security in the plan, and about its inclusion of the downtown retail strategy. "I would hope that is not going to become some kind of 'if you aren't shopping down here, go somewhere else' plan," said Nolen.

"Goodness, no," said the mayor.

Nolen also asked that any oversight group put together to oversee the plan makes "a concerted effort to include people with experience of homelessness on it."

"Very helpful, thank you," said City Commissioner Amanda Fritz.

Nolen praised council's efforts to build a Resource Access Center for the homeless, which will move ahead this afternoon at the Portland Development Commission.