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SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERApril 22, 2014
HISTORY OF SDC 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
UNITING THE COMMUNITY
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
CURRENT SERVICES
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)
NATURAL LAND BENEFITS
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
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ASSETS 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
TASK FORCE ON THE FUTURE OF DCs 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
COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS
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
PUTTING A FACE TO SDC
COUNTY PRIORITIES 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