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The Järva District Administration discussed accessibility for people with disabilities at crosswalks in Järva. The council proposed longer green light times, lowered curbstones, audible traffic signals, and improved snow removal, among other measures. They also highlighted the importance of accessibility in the election process and cultural schools.

The Järva City District Committee acknowledged a list of decisions made by municipal officials. These included responses to consultations regarding a new public restroom and building permits in Akalla, an expanded cricket field at Igelsta Cultural Reserve, and events like the Persian Fire Festival and Iranian New Year celebrations at Husby Gård.

The Järva City District Council reported 37 decisions for social services (SoL) and support for the disabled (LSS) from Q4 2025 that could not be implemented within three months to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO); 23 of these are still awaiting implementation. The most common reasons are residents declining offers, lack of space, or complex needs, but the administration provides compensatory services while awaiting full implementation.

The Järva City District Administration has commented on a proposed roadmap for developing regional city centers, specifically Kista-Sollentuna-Häggvik. The administration finds the definitions of "cores," "nodes," and "parts" unclear, noting that Kista-Sollentuna-Häggvik currently lacks natural connections. They also question aspects of the proposal regarding higher education, cultural venues, business development, cross-connections, and the extension of Tvärbanan's Kista branch to Helenelund, asserting that the city cannot compromise on implementation requirements for these projects.

A resident proposed building a new dog park in Spånga, near Spångaån, to create a social space for dogs and their owners. The Järva District Council decided to task the administration with further investigating the proposal, explicitly including children's, disability, and gender equality perspectives in the review.

Residents submitted a citizen's proposal to develop a popular cultivation site in Spånga village, including the possibility for associations to rent a barn with kitchen and toilet, create water play for children, and establish wildflower meadows for biodiversity. The proposal also suggests options for in-ground cultivation, building bee hotels, and offering summer jobs for youth related to the garden. The Järva District Council has decided that the administration should investigate the proposal further.

Councillor Sara Svanström (L) proposes that Stockholm enhance safety at dangerous crossings, particularly for pedestrians and people with disabilities, by mapping and improving the riskiest spots with better lighting, clear markings, and raised crossings. The Järva District Council supports this, noting it aligns with ongoing work to map and address traffic safety deficiencies.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has proposed legal adaptations to the EU's new packaging waste regulation, effective August 2026, aiming to reduce waste and boost recycling. Järva District Council supports these proposals but seeks greater clarity on the division of responsibility for packaging waste collection between producers and municipalities, particularly in public spaces and mixed-use properties.

Annika Elmlund (M) and Johan Nilsson (M) propose increasing the number of "pocket parks" and green walls in Stockholm to enhance well-being, safety, and community. While the Järva District Administration is positive about creating more pocket parks and is already working on this, they note that green walls are expensive to install and maintain. However, the administration has a pilot project with mobile plant supports and has identified areas to transform paved surfaces into green spaces.

Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) propose expanding Stockholm's crime and insecurity efforts beyond Järva to other vulnerable areas like Bredäng, Hagsätra, and Skärholmen, advocating for a "District Boost" action plan with clear goals for safety and public services. However, the Järva District Administration believes a new plan is unnecessary due to existing crime prevention programs and fears diluting focus and resources by spreading them too thinly beyond Järva and Skärholmen.

The City of Stockholm proposes a revised food strategy, "Good food for health, climate, and environment," to promote healthy eating, reduce climate impact, and strengthen food preparedness. The Järva district council supports the proposal but requests clearer guidelines for responsibility, implementation, and a central coordination function. The strategy includes goals such as at least 70% organic food and a 40% reduction in climate impact from procured food by 2030, along with annual measurement of food waste in the city's preschools, schools, elderly care, and social services.

The Järva City District Committee decided to authorize certain social services officers to request police assistance for implementing compulsory care for substance abusers (LVM) and minors (LVU), as well as for executing decisions to place children in protected housing. This measure ensures that necessary interventions can be carried out, for instance, if a guardian opposes a decision for a child to enter protected housing, and updates previous delegations for these officers.

Patrick Amofah (C) criticized the Tensta municipal office for being closed for over 40 days due to vandalism, impacting access to municipal services. The administration explained that the damage was extensive and repair times were prolonged because the vandalism occurred just before Christmas. Although the reception has been closed, other services have remained available, and the administration expects the reception to reopen within a few weeks.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) inquired about the use of allocated funds for Järva's preschools, noting that despite extra money, the area didn't appear to have more preschool teachers or smaller groups than others. The administration responded that socio-economic funds were used to strengthen Järva's preschools, including hiring more educators, creating language-rich learning environments, and establishing substitute pools for increased stability. They assert Järva now has the highest proportion of preschool teachers in the urban area (41.5%) and all staffing and group size targets have been met or exceeded, even if some personnel aren't always reflected in official statistics.

Ole-Jörgen Persson (M) has highlighted that the Islamist group Hizb-ut-Tahrir is spreading its message on the city's notice boards in Järva, which he believes violates democratic values, proposing a ban and stricter rules for such organizations. The Järva District Administration agrees it's problematic but finds a ban impractical to implement and resource-intensive for follow-up. They suggest clarifying information on the city's website about the notice boards, stating that offensive, anti-democratic, or violent messages are not permitted, and providing a contact point for residents who spot such content.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) inquired with the Järva District Council about the progress of children in care towards gymnasium eligibility and the interventions in place. The administration reports an increase in eligible children in foster homes, nearing the target, but notes lower results for children in institutional care. They state that initiatives like school coordinators and SkolFam have had a positive impact, yet challenges remain to ensure all children succeed in school.

The Järva District Council has presented its 2025 financial statement and operations report, showing it met almost all goals and achieved a surplus of 23.3 million SEK due to lower social welfare costs and increased grants for new arrivals. However, the objective of increased safety through preventative measures was not achieved. The Council requests reallocating 6.3 million SEK to exercise tracks in Tensta-Rinkebydalen to improve safety and 0.3 million SEK to community gardens for biodiversity.

The application for a grant for open meeting places for seniors in the district for the year 2026 has been withdrawn and will not be processed.

This item lists the Service Committee's delegation decisions from December 2025 to February 2026. These internal decisions cover hiring managers for procurement and operations support, purchasing licenses for legal services and rent analysis systems, and applying for EU grants. It also includes the procurement of advertising brokerage services, HR consultants, system support for recruitment tests, coffee machine consumables, office furniture, and food for the emergency stock.

The meeting minutes from January 20th and February 17th, 2026, primarily concern internal reorganizations within the Service Administration. Discussions focused on changes to the Local Planning, Recruitment, and DIT departments to better meet demand and improve the work environment, including establishing new units and recruiting managers. Additionally, the 2025 annual report, procurement of new system support, and plans for competence development and work environment measures were addressed.