ROSENDAHL APPLAUDS MOVE TO RESTORE 18-HOLE
GOLF COURSE IN WESTCHESTER
Finish to "Three-Holes" Project Anticipated by New Years

LOS ANGELES –Councilmember Bill Rosendahl is cheering an action by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) to move forward -- after decades of controversy and delay -- with restoring three holes to the 15-hole Westchester Golf Course.

BOAC today approved a long-term lease to Westchester Golf Partners that adds 23 acres  and restores the existing course to an 18-hole configuration.  The project fulfills a promise by Rosendahl that LAX would return to the community golf course the three holes that were lopped off to build Westchester Parkway nearly 20 years ago.

"I'm so excited that we are finally moving forward with adding the three holes to the golf course," Rosendahl said.  "This project is great, great, great for Westchester, and I can't wait for the New Years ribbon-cutting ceremony."

According to the 10-year lease, which Westchester Golf Partners has an option to extend by an additional 20 years, the three-holes project must be completed within 180 days of receiving final environmental clearance and approvals from the state and federal government.  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has completed the environmental study and submitted to FAA for final determination.

Many local community residents hope that the restored Westchester Golf Course will become part of a larger LAX Northside area development that includes parks, soccer fields, and a revitalized downtown Westchester business district.  Councilmember Rosendahl included the necessary authorizations to begin an LAX Northside Community Plan in this year's City Budget, and has formally asked the responsible agencies to begin that process.

Rosendahl said, "My top priority for Westchester is giving those 340 acres on the LAX Northside back to the community.  That will make a real difference in the lives of local residents, and it will demonstrate that we are serious about not expanding LAX."