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4 <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br /> environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br /> consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or <br /> policies. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and <br /> volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> (1) Open the Public Hearing, receive comments from the public as additional information and <br /> then close the Public Hearing; <br /> (2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution approving the proposed HOME <br /> Program Activities for 2016-2017; <br /> (3) Adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2016-2017 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan; <br /> and <br /> (4) Authorize the Manager to implement the HOME Program as approved by the BOCC <br /> including the ability to execute agreements with partnering non-profit organizations after <br /> consultation with the County Attorney. <br />