1. April 22, 2014

2.  Since 1891, serving individuals with developmental disabilities  Originally 1,670 acres  In 1975 approx. 160 acres were transferred to County Parks  In 2002 approx. 600 acres were transferred to Dept. of Parks and Rec.  Current size/land inventory: approx. 1,000 aces

3.  Retain services on the property  Permanent protection of the land  Habitat and wildlife movement  Clean and ample water for wildlife and residents  Expand recreational opportunities  Parkland expansion  Nature-based environment for clients  Retain employment opportunities and services to the community

5.  Services provided:  24/7 medical/nursing care, pharmacy, dental services, durable medical equipment  Number of residents: 453  253 in ICF – behavioral issues  200 in NF – medical issues  Est. 10-20% of residents from Sonoma County  Number of employee’s: 1,394 (Sonoma Valley’s largest employer)

6.  Last large undeveloped property in Sonoma Valley  Two reservoirs  Nearly 1,000 acres of connected habitat including:  oak woodlands, redwoods, grasslands, lakes, wetlands and streams  deer, mountain lion, coyote, bobcat, steelhead, spotted owl and red-legged frog  9,000 acres of protected land:  A regionally significant linkage  Two reservoirs

8.  Parkland Features  12+ miles of scenic and diverse hiking, biking, and equestrian trails  Connecting trails to Jack London State Historic Park & Sonoma Valley Regional Park  Equestrian Facilities  Lake Suttonfield and Fern Lake – fishing access, lakeside trails  Agricultural Education  Heirloom Orchard  Eldridge Farm  Nursery  Outdoor Sports Facilities

9.  A Task Force was established by the state to address issues impacting developmental centers (DCs)  The Task Force report details critical information considered, processes followed, and the recommendations reached by TF members  Recommendations recognize the DCs will transition from large, congregate 24-hour nursing and Intermediate Care Facility services, to new models that emphasize community integration

10.  Coalition:  Audubon Canyon Ranch; CA State Parks; Parent Hospital Assoc.; Ag. OSD; Regional Parks; DHS; HSD; Sonoma Ecology Ctr.; Sonoma Land Trust; Sonoma Mountain Preservation; VOM National History Assoc.  Legislative  Services Model  Site Reuse  Open Space Strategy

12.  Service Options  Keep SDC open and expand residency to serve greater Northern California  If closed: services continue onsite managed by the County with specialist providers and regional consortium  If closed and continued services not an option: continue services via new model and have local plan for site use/reuse  Land Options  Prioritize options for the property that preserve the land for wildlife, resource management and recreational use