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Liberal party members propose that the City Council instructs committees and boards to prioritize renovation and maintenance of the city's culturally significant buildings, investigate budget adjustments for this, and explore establishing a cultural heritage fund. This aims to protect community organizations from eviction due to rent-increasing renovations. Several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office, the Real Estate Committee, and the Culture Committee, agree on the importance of preserving the buildings and supporting community life but highlight various challenges concerning financing and rental models.

Liberal party members propose that the City of Stockholm take stronger action to protect privately owned buildings of cultural-historical value. They suggest developing new strategies and tools, such as strengthening forced administration in cases of neglect and clearer guidelines to ensure compliance with zoning plans, to preserve the city's cultural heritage regardless of ownership.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed that the Sports Committee investigate restart support for sports clubs affected by facility closures during renovations, and also develop a long-term plan to increase facility access, potentially through subsidies or temporary structures. However, rapporteur City Commissioner Jan Valeskog recommended dismissing the motion, citing existing support and plans, as new restart aid would be difficult to distribute fairly and incur high costs.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (L) propose that the City of Stockholm allocate an additional 10 million SEK through the "School Peace" initiative to improve traffic safety around the city's schools. This would involve measures such as safer pedestrian crossings with traffic lights and speed bumps, enhanced lighting on school routes, expanded walking and cycling paths, and stricter speed limits in school zones. The proposal also mandates the Traffic Committee to collaborate with the Education and District Committees to identify areas with the greatest need for these improvements.

Kristin Jacobsson and Claes Nyberg (C) proposed that Stockholm City investigate introducing freeze-drying of leftover food in public services to reduce waste and strengthen food preparedness, including a pilot project in schools and establishing a municipal crisis stock. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city already actively works to reduce food waste and builds emergency stocks, and freeze-drying leftover food is not deemed feasible or necessary at present.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals) proposed that the City Council approve initiatives to improve accessibility and navigability in urban environments, especially for people with disabilities. They want the Traffic Committee to intensify efforts to include the accessibility perspective in all measures, addressing issues like building sacks blocking passages and improving snow removal and anti-skid measures. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating accessibility is already part of the city's work, but the Liberals reserve their right, arguing the city needs to act more forcefully with existing laws like the Environmental Code.

Mikael Valier Furtenbach (KD) proposed establishing special architectural zones in the city center and older districts of Stockholm to regulate building height, volume, materials, and design, thereby better preserving older structures. The City Executive Board recommends that the City Council reject the motion, arguing that sufficient tools and legislation already exist to protect the city's character and cultural environment, and that such zoning would be administratively complex and risk hindering urban development.

Kristin Jacobsson (C) has proposed that the City of Stockholm take measures to comply with the Council of Europe's Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. This would grant potential victims of human trafficking a minimum 30-day reflection period with a right to residence, including support such as secure housing and legal advice. The proposal highlights the low number of such applications currently made and potential knowledge gaps within social services.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (both L) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate the living conditions and health of elderly LGBTQI+ individuals within elder care. They also suggest the city mandate LGBTQI+ competence in elder care procurements and provide continuous training for staff in encounter and LGBTQI+ issues. The Liberals argue that elderly LGBTQI+ individuals are a particularly vulnerable group with anxieties about needing care, and the city has a responsibility to offer equitable and inclusive elder care.

Council members Ismail Ali and Claes Nyberg (both C) propose that the City Council instruct the Preschool Committee to develop a plan for how all Stockholm preschools can engage in cultivation as part of their pedagogy, arguing it strengthens children's understanding of nature and sustainable development. However, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to existing initiatives and governing documents, believing a new city-wide plan is unnecessary.

Claes Nyberg (C) proposed a motion for Stockholm to introduce sibling priority for preschool placements where an older sibling attends a primary school organizationally or geographically linked to the preschool. The aim was to simplify family life, reduce children's stress, and promote gender equality, as women often adjust work schedules for pickups and drop-offs. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, deeming current placement options sufficient and believing the proposal would require extensive, unwarranted investigations and system changes.

Rasmus Jonlund et al. (L) propose in a motion that the City of Stockholm begin planning and seeking collaborations to host a Stockholm Exhibition in 2030, celebrating the centennial of the 1930 exhibition and focusing on sustainable and democratic urban planning, architecture, and design. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by noting that similar work is already underway, with Stockholm Business Region AB investigating the feasibility of such an exhibition.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed that the municipality investigate merging the three municipal housing companies: Familjebostäder, Svenska Bostäder, and Stockholmshem, aiming for greater cost-effectiveness, better climate and energy efficiency, and an increased housing supply. However, referral bodies, including the City Executive Office and Stockholm City Hall AB, believe the companies already address these issues and a merger isn't currently necessary, though they suggest further collaboration.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed that Stockholm introduce a "sports standard" to ensure land is allocated and sports facilities are planned early in new construction projects, citing public health and the risk of sports being deprioritized. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating that sports are already considered early in urban planning through existing strategies, but the Liberals and Centre Party have filed reservations emphasizing the importance of a sports standard to secure sports' place in the city.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed an inquiry into offering swimming lessons for adult newcomers through Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) and involving sports clubs, aiming to increase swimming proficiency and community engagement. The City Executive Board suggests responding by referencing an opinion that highlights legal and practical obstacles to integrating swimming directly into SFI, while also noting existing efforts and future state inquiries that could facilitate this. However, the Moderates and Liberals have reserved their position, advocating for the motion to be approved and an inquiry to be conducted.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposed that Stockholm introduce more care animals in municipal care homes to meet the emotional needs of the elderly, especially those with cognitive impairment, for physical touch and to reduce loneliness. While various city departments and district councils view care animals positively, they highlight challenges like limited access to trained animals, hygiene requirements, and the need for risk assessments. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by stating that work with care animals is already underway and district councils are tasked with promoting more such initiatives.

Center Party members proposed that the City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm implement a joint routine for ensuring children with autism receive equivalent and coordinated early behavioral interventions in preschool, clarifying responsibilities and transitions. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing ongoing work and stating that responsibility for treatments lies with the region.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm increase its ambition for electrification as part of its climate work, asking committees and companies to investigate concrete measures and allocate budget funds. The City Executive Board suggests responding by referencing the existing Climate Action Plan 2030, which already includes electrification measures, but the Liberals argue the plan is insufficient and requires stronger political leadership to accelerate the transition.

Council members Sara Svanström and Elin Hjelmestam (both Liberals) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate and introduce differentiated parking fees, meaning higher fees for fossil-fuel vehicles and benefits for eco-friendly ones, to reduce climate emissions and improve air quality. However, several administrations and committees, including the the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee, state that current legislation does not permit differentiated parking fees based on environmental class and a legal change would be required.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson (both L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate creating more affordable and accessible premises for associations and local entrepreneurs, especially in the outer city, to foster social cohesion and economic development. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be addressed by referring to the city's existing work and initiatives in this area.