The Planning Commission approved Precise Plan No. 20-04 on January 26, 2021 to allow the construction of a new two-story medical office building, new emergency room and ICU Department, and a new 4 level parking structure within the Queen of the Valley Hospital Campus. The project is currently under construction. The total valuation for the entire project is $93,000,000. The required art work allocation for the site is $930,000 (1% of the total building valuation).

Phase 1 Review
At the November 22, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission approved the concept/design of the suspended aerial sculpture designed by artist Talley Fisher. The Planning Commission also provided feedback and design suggestions for the mural that was proposed to be located on the blank wall along the West elevation of the Medical Office Building. The Planning Commission approved the design of the Medical Office Building mural on February 28, 2024.

The applicant is proposing to install two individual steel sculptures for Phase 2 of the required public art for the Queen of the Valley Hospital Campus.

Standards
The code requires the following standards for artwork:

• Location - Artwork shall be situated in areas readily visible to the general public and be located in an area specifically designated on approved building plans. Appropriate locations may include entryways, greenbelts, and building exteriors.
• Materials - Artwork shall be constructed of permanent materials requiring a low level of maintenance. The application is reviewed for durability and weather resistance of the art media.
• Maintenance - The continued maintenance of artwork shall be the responsibility of the owner. Artists and developers shall include maintenance provisions in the artist's contract which stipulate the length of time the artist shall be responsible for repairs.  Where artwork is placed on private property pursuant to the requirements of this article, the applicant shall execute and record a covenant with the Los Angeles County Recorder which sets forth the applicant's obligation to properly maintain the approved artwork.  If any approved artwork placed on private property pursuant to this article is removed without city approval, the city shall pursue enforcement of the covenant and any other appropriate remedies that will ensure compliance with the requirements of this article.

Sculpture 1
The artist selected for the first sculpture is Christopher Puzio. Mr. Puzio has created artwork throughout California and the United States, including public art commissions in Brea, La Jolla, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Miami. 

• Location - The sculpture is proposed to be located on the southeast side of the medical office building (front). 
• Materials - The material used will be powder covered steel featuring a circular/geometric pattern. This concept was selected because of Emanate's interest in showcasing artwork that integrated the regional landscape with patterns found in biology. The sculpture will be 12 feet in height and span up to 20 feet in width. 
• Budget - $300,000

Sculpture 2
The artist selected for the second sculpture is Nick Petronzio. Mr. Petronzio's artwork could be found in the J. Paul Getty Museum (reproduction of a Pietro Cipriani bronze sculpture), Godfrey Hotel in Los Angeles (Wings of the Majestic), Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills (20' Sway), Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, and in Disney theme parks world-wide. 

• Location - The sculpture is proposed to be located on the walkway/landscaped area in between the medical office building and parking structure. 
• Materials - The material used will be powder covered steel in Emanate's corporate blue color. The sculpture will be 11 feet in height and 2-3" wide, and will depict birds in flight. 
• Budget - $200,000

Maintenance
Emanate Health would be responsible for maintaining the artwork and will be required to record a covenant reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Budget
The total cost for both sculptures is $528,418 ($300,000 Puzio, $200,000 Petronzio, and $28,418 for the sculpture footings). This includes research and development, site visit, concept design, artist's fees, fabrication, and installation. The following table indicates the balance of the required Art in Public Places allocation:

 

Entire Project	$930,000
Suspended Sculpture (Phase 1 - Completed)	$235,025
Mural (Phase 1 - Completed)	$89,400
Puzio Sculpture	$300,000
Petronzio Sculpture	$200,000
Sculpture footings	$28,418
Balance	$77,157

According to the applicant, the $77,157 remaining balance will be utilized to commission artwork for Phase 3. 

It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the concept/design of the sculptures.