All agenda items

The Property Committee approved the Property Department's proposal for the 2027 budget, including a focus for 2028-2029, and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. The Moderates, Sweden Democrats, and Liberals dissented, presenting alternative proposals emphasizing deficit management, divesting non-strategic properties, and improving maintenance planning. The Christian Democrats, via an alternate's statement, called for tightened financial governance and improved inter-committee coordination.

The Labour Market Committee has adopted a budget proposal for 2027, with a focus for 2028 and 2029, analyzing operational development and proposing strategic investments to achieve City Council goals. This decision passed despite reservations from the Centre Party, Moderates, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats, who submitted their own proposals advocating for a different direction in labour market policy.

The City Council reviewed the Labour Market Administration's 2025 report on Stockholm's labour market situation and development, including an analysis of the administration's and district councils' work. The Council unanimously approved the administration's proposal.

The Labour Market Committee has considered a letter from Christina Tufvesson (L) and Johan Kling (C) regarding the introduction of SAO jobs in Stockholm. The Committee decided to await the results from the ongoing pilot project with SAO jobs by the Education Administration and Stockholm Business Region before taking a stance on its own potential role in the matter. This means no new SAO jobs will be introduced by the Labour Market Committee at this time.

The Labour Market Committee has commented on the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030." The Committee approved the administration's proposal, expressing support for the plan while stressing the need to incorporate human rights models, manage the high volume of action plans, expand study opportunity goals to adult education, tighten requirements for school staff, and reformulate goals for Jobbtorg Stockholm. The Moderates and Liberals entered reservations, finding the plan insufficient and advocating for its revision or referral back.

The Labor Market Committee approved the Labor Market Administration's proposed statement on the Program for Events, emphasizing the city's role as an inclusive employer and city, and advocating for a clearer environmental and climate perspective in the program. The Liberals' motion for re-referral to allow broader dialogue with the events industry was rejected, with Christina Tufvesson (L) registering a reservation, while the Centre Party also issued a separate statement criticizing the program's lack of concrete measures, timelines, and follow-up mechanisms.

The Labour Market Committee approved the City Executive Board's proposal for Stockholm City to implement digital personnel files, aiming to make handling personnel documents more efficient and secure by replacing paper-based files within five years. Members from the Moderates submitted a special statement supporting digitalization but emphasizing the importance of high security and accuracy, citing previous data theft incidents and threats from foreign powers.

The Labour Market Committee commented on the City Executive Board's proposed new guidelines for financial assistance, expressing a positive view on simplifications while noting that upcoming legal changes may affect future guidelines. They sought clarifications on Swedish for Immigrants (sfi) studies, the shared responsibility between district committees and the Labour Market Committee for self-sufficiency, and the possibility of financial assistance for young adults aged 18-21 who lack parents with maintenance obligations. The committee unanimously approved the administration's proposed statement.

The Labour Market Committee commented on a state inquiry regarding strengthening principals' leadership, largely agreeing with its proposals. However, the committee advised against defining principals' pedagogical leadership in the Education Act and introducing a new, stricter eligibility requirement for principals, believing it would narrow the selection without increasing qualified candidates and that a definition risked being insufficiently dynamic. The decision was unanimous, with one member (Christina Tufvesson, L) adding a special statement on the need for more flexible eligibility requirements based on school type and administrative relief for principals.

The Labor Market Committee submitted its March monthly report, indicating expected revenues from the National Agency for Education and the Swedish Migration Agency will exceed the budget. The committee plans to request a budget adjustment in its first trimester report, while investments are projected to remain within budget. The committee unanimously approved the report.

The Labour Market Committee has noted the minutes from the Disability Council's meeting on April 15, 2026. Discussions at the meeting included the Council's letter regarding an advertisement from the Elderly Care Administration, issues concerning the new activity requirement in "Fleråringen 2027-2029" affecting individuals with disabilities, and how the administration is utilizing work differentiation to integrate people with disabilities into the labour market.

The Sweden Democrats inquired about the consequences of altered rules for unemployment benefits and activity support. A written response to this question was emailed to all board members.

At the meeting, the department head informed that the City of Stockholm is preparing for the introduction of an activity requirement reform, effective July 1, 2026. The city has also been allocated approximately 28 million SEK from the government to offer summer jobs and other employment for young people, with a proposal for fund distribution submitted to the City Executive Office.

The Social Services Department will inform the City Council about a delegated decision concerning a business trip to Lisbon from October 19-23, 2026. Two employees, Kerstin Börjesson and Carl-Magnus Leijon, will attend the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) conference, with Carl-Magnus Leijon also completing a "Training New Trainers" (TNT) course. The estimated total cost for course and conference fees will be several thousand dollars.

The Social Affairs Department will inform the City Council about a delegated decision concerning a business trip to Lisbon for the MINT-forum conference and pre-forum, taking place from October 19-23, 2026. Two employees, Kerstin Börjesson and Carl-Magnus Leijon, will attend, with Carl-Magnus Leijon also participating in a related training prior to the conference. All costs for conference and training participation will be accounted for.

The City Archives proposes that the Culture Committee establish new guidelines for direct procurement, outlining how the Archives will purchase goods and services without prior advertising, particularly for smaller purchases and when existing framework agreements are absent. The purpose is to ensure that procurements are businesslike, transparent, and legally compliant.

The City Council will review minutes from the Disability Issues Council. The Council discussed accessibility and visitor experience at the Stockholm City Museum for people with disabilities, emphasizing personal service, clear signage, and screen reader-compatible digital information. They also highlighted difficulties in booking wheelchair spaces at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern.

The Culture Committee will be informed of several delegated decisions made by officials. These include the procurement of art project managers and exhibition services for Liljevalchs art gallery, and grants of up to SEK 200,000 for various cultural and artistic activities. The City Museum has also responded to referrals concerning building permits and detailed plans, such as for the Nobel Center, a public sauna in Smedslätten, and solar energy installations.

This matter includes information from the Swedish National Council of Adult Education regarding new tools and guidelines for adult education associations. Notably, a new model is presented for how municipalities can allocate grants to these associations based on quality rather than quantity. Additionally, democratic conditions will be introduced for state grants to adult education, requiring associations to meet specific criteria to receive funding.

The Liberals propose renovating Eggeby stable in Järva to create an open and inclusive meeting place, especially for children and youth, arguing that current deficiencies hinder its full development and necessitate a comprehensive solution. While the Sports Administration acknowledges the value of equestrian activities, they believe the primary responsibility for renovation lies with the property owner and falls outside the Sports Committee's mandate.