PITTSBURG — Securing major investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.

In a State of the City video released Thursday night, Mayor Juan Antonio Banales said Pittsburg is committed to long-term growth and improving the quality of life — all guided by the recently adopted “Envision Pittsburg” master plan.

The mayor also said the city is excited and proud of the $200 million long-term investment that is expected to spur economic development and provide other benefits for residents.

“At the same time, we are focused on addressing the overall balance of jobs and housing in our community. Key to this effort is maintaining designated industrial land, which we have done,” Banales said.

In a video in which Banales and other city officials lay out Pittsburg’s accomplishments and vision, the mayor said the city is focused on the Pittsburg Technology Park, which is pending approval by the city council. OMG purchased the defunct Delta View Golf Course to develop the site.

Banales said the technology park will generate revenue for the city and school district while creating jobs and business opportunities.

City Manager Garrett Evans said the city will continue to improve public infrastructure, enhance public safety and seek economic development opportunities to improve the lives of residents.

Evans added that fiscal responsibility has been a core value for the city, with reserves remaining strong despite record budgets. One of the major infrastructure projects this year included a $60 million water treatment plant upgrade that began in the summer to provide nearly 3.3 billion gallons of safe water annually.

In addition, the city focused on parks – providing the necessary upgrades, maintenance and expansions.

“Both the tennis, pickleball and basketball courts at Oak Hills Park resurfaced over the summer, revitalizing these neighborhood staples to ensure the community has safe, quality amenities that encourage residents to live healthy and fulfilled and offers opportunities to live, work and play. in their communities,” Evans said.

The city also received grants from the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta Conservancy for the redevelopment of Central Harbor Park with features such as fire pits and a new police substation.

In terms of public safety, Pittsburg Police Chief Steve Albanese said the city’s crime rates have been lower because of the community’s support in reporting suspicious activity and its dedicated team of officers.

Albanese said his department has 88 full-time police officers, with nine more currently at the police academy.

“Our violent crime rate is down to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, and our property crime rate is down to 21.23 (per 1,000 residents),” Albanese said.

A key initiative for the police department has been expanding its traffic enforcement team to ensure community safety and continually reduce retail crime.

“We continue to support our trade liaison officer position. This role alone strengthens partnerships with local businesses, addressing their safety concerns and creating a collaborative crime prevention environment,” Albanese said.

During a question-and-answer session Thursday night, Banales was asked what the city plans to do with the closure of major businesses such as USS-Posco Industries Depotwhich went out of business this year, and the exit of seed and pesticide company Corteva Inc.

Banales said the city will continue to seek out and attract other businesses to Pittsburg.