During the plenary session, a motion, initially presented by Compromís and amended by the PSPV, was debated and supported by all groups except Iniciativa Porteña, which abstained. The proposal aims for the APV to honor commitments made to Sagunto, including opening the port to the public, constructing the maritime section of the Pantalán, expanding excavations at the Grau Vell archaeological site, and regenerating the southern stretch adjacent to the Marjal dels Moros wetlands.
Mayor Darío Moreno reported on a municipal secretary's assessment indicating that with an expired agreement, legal action has a lower probability of success. The report advocates for attempting to sign a new agreement with the APV, though specific clauses to prevent future breaches were not detailed.
Compromís spokesperson Maria Josep Picó emphasized the significance of these projects, such as transforming the north dock into a public marina, which would enhance the value of the Horno Alto area and its warehouses. She noted that despite the City Council having already ceded the necessary land, the APV has yet to proceed with the planned developments after three years.
Picó also expressed regret that a recent APV-driven land use delimitation reduced the area reserved for the marina by over 100,000 square meters. She criticized the extension of the north dock's operating permit until 2028 as a "disregard" for the city. Furthermore, she addressed the ongoing negotiations for the agreement renewal, stating that the initial draft did not include the municipal demands.
Mayor Moreno defended the process's transparency, explaining that while the agreement negotiations could have been handled solely by the governing board, other groups were included. He suggested that the current stalemate might necessitate a reduction in the city's requests.
Maria Josep Picó concluded that the motion's primary goal is to highlight the council's concern over the APV's non-compliance, lamenting the lack of progress on the coastline over the past 30 years and expressing optimism for a future public marina and green spaces.
Iniciativa Porteña spokesperson Eduardo Márquez abstained, disagreeing with the interventions concerning Grau Vell, which he believes stem from an outdated narrative about the port's origins. Mayor Moreno countered by accusing IP of "lack of vision" and "environmental crime" for neglecting the protection of the Marjal dels Moros wetlands.
