McClelland Dairy (0220)

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District is acquiring a conservation easement for the McClelland Dairy project, located at 6475 Bodega Ave, Petaluma, California. The primary objective of this acquisition is to permanently protect the agricultural, natural resource, and scenic values of the approximately 348.11-acre property. The project is administered by the district and is designated as a forecast type, with the primary deliverable being the execution and recording of a legally binding easement to ensure the perpetual preservation of open space and habitat integrity. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under several ministerial, categorical, and statutory exemptions, including sections 15073, 15071, 15317, and Public Resources Code section 21080.28, as it maintains natural conditions and agricultural use. Administrative acceptance is handled by the district office in Santa Rosa, California. Key administrative contact for the project is Senior Acquisition Specialist Steph Tavares. While the project was e-signed on August 12, 2025, and posted on August 13, 2025, there are no specified contract values, formal procurement clauses, or delivery schedules provided in the available documentation.