Lanterman

I have described the environment of Lanterman elsewhere, but a description of Fairview from its own website is in order:

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

Both Lanterman and Fairview are located on prized lots of real estate.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

Southern California clients at Lanterman and Fairview enjoy regular excursions to the beach and local attractions like Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, local museums, theaters and other cultural venues, financed with generous contributions from the respective organizations.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

This is not the place to discuss the hundreds of unique and valuable uses for the Lanterman and Fairview lands -- from providing shelter in cases of emergency, to offering public spaces and earthquake relief.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

While ordinarily such cost-cutting, expedient and coordinated administrative action would be a welcome departure from Sacramento's modus operandi, in the context of Lanterman and Fairview, the legislative gamesmanship at issue here seems disingenuous.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

Relocating Lanterman or Fairview clients to Porterville raises immediately flags under Olmstead.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

The proposed budget does not anticipate Lanterman or Fairview closure.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

Many LDC and FDC clients have lived at Lanterman and Fairview for extended periods of time, forming close personal and professional bonds with staff, community organizations and their surroundings.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

But in effort to recenter the debate on the real impact of anticipated closure -- the effect on current residents -- it may be worthwhile to propose that any legislation affecting closure of Lanterman and Fairview include binding language placing Lanterman and Fairview property in trust and prohibiting immediate sale for a period of time (such as 7-10 years).

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010

Lanterman and Fairview are a developer's El Dorado.

Several Reasons Why Closure of Lanterman & Fairview Does Not Pass Legal Muster Boris Mamlyuk 2010