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In a motion, the Moderates Annika Elmlund and Johan Nilsson proposed that the City Planning Committee and the Land and Exploitation Committee develop an action plan to build more terraced houses and similar dwellings in Stockholm, citing a need for larger homes, especially for families with children. However, the City Executive Board recommends that the motion be responded to as dealt with, stating that these issues are already addressed within existing policy documents and ongoing planning work, even while sharing the proponents' view on the need for more multi-room homes.

Councillor Tom Hedrup (M) proposed that all Stockholm high school students visit a university at least once before graduation to boost interest in higher education, especially for those from homes without a history of university study. The City Executive Board and Education Committee, along with universities like KTH and Stockholm University, acknowledged the importance of this goal, noting existing collaborations and programs such as Vetenskapens Hus, which offers free visits and prioritizes schools from less academically advantaged areas. The majority of the City Executive Board therefore proposed dismissing the motion, citing ongoing efforts, while the Moderates reserved their position, arguing the motion's proposals should be approved to guarantee university visits for all students.

The City Council is proposed to approve a framework agreement between the City of Stockholm and KTH Royal Institute of Technology to establish a research and innovation lab, Stockholm Urban Innovation Lab. This lab will focus on leveraging digitalization for sustainable urban development, strengthening the city's knowledge and competence, and using its physical environments as testbeds for new solutions. It has a 2026 budget of 4 million SEK for research and 1 million SEK to enhance the city's ability to apply the findings.

The Traffic Committee proposes changing the rules for market trading in Stockholm to make squares more vibrant and safer. The proposal means that empty market stalls can be used for other purposes besides market trading, such as events. Additionally, eight market squares with no current trading will be removed, while new temporary market trading spots are planned for seven squares, including Kornhamnstorg, Nytorget, and Östermalmstorg.

The City Council will consider a functional program for preschool premises, which will serve as a guide for new construction, reconstruction, and extensions of preschools in Stockholm. This program aims to ensure equivalent and fit-for-purpose facilities for children, proposing that preschools normally have between four and eight departments. The Preschool Committee is also proposed to be tasked with deciding on and updating accompanying support material for the program.

The City Council will consider a proposal to temporarily extend alcohol sales hours until 8:00 AM during the Men's FIFA World Cup 2026, from June 11 to July 14. This is to allow Stockholmers to watch early morning matches together at restaurants and pubs with permanent licenses, preventing establishments from having to close mid-match due to time differences. The Social Services Committee is proposing this change.

The Board adopted several new and updated policy documents common to the entire City of Stockholm and its companies. These included a cycling plan, a waste management plan, a climate action plan, an action plan for sustainable plastic use, and a program against domestic violence. The new documents replace previous versions and aim to guide work in various areas, notably to improve the urban environment and social sustainability.

The Board has decided to approve and replace a large number of internal policy documents. This means that documents covering IT security, compensation, ethics, insurance plans, attestation instructions, risk management, personal data handling, and internal audit have now been updated and established.

The board approved a report from the CEO regarding T1 and ILS, though the minutes lack further details on what this entails for citizens.

At the meeting, the CEO presented an injury report detailing current and historical injury levels and trends. The report was noted and filed, meaning no decision was made regarding its content.

The board discussed a risk report by Agil Salamov, which indicated low operational risks and a solvency ratio of 441%, significantly exceeding both the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's requirements and the board's own limits. The report was noted, meaning no further action was taken.

Johan Grenefalk presented a Q2 compliance report, detailing new regulations, current sanctions, and conducted controls, also noting that S:t Erik Försäkring insurance company is deemed compliant. The report was formally acknowledged, meaning it was noted but no further action was taken.

The company's CEO presented an update on performance, risk levels, and claims, including preventative measures. The report also covered fire cause screening, DORA and PEN testing, sustainability reporting, an employee survey, and an upcoming captive conference, along with warnings from Greater Stockholm Fire Department about risks with wooden facades and flammable balcony panels.

Head of Administration Håkan Andersson updated the committee on the department's status, presenting the first trimester report, comparing Stockholm to Gothenburg and Malmö, and detailing the implementation of "A Substitute to Rely On" and new recruitment methods. Personnel information and personal safety for the committee were also discussed.

The City Council reviewed the City Audit Office's annual report for the Guardianship Committee's operations in 2025. The report found that operations were generally efficient and financially sound, with improved processing times, although some delays persisted, and deficiencies in the work environment and internal control were noted. The Committee has already initiated corrective actions, including new routines for controls and documentation, which will be subject to annual follow-up.

The Election Committee acknowledged the City Auditors' 2025 annual report, which found the committee's operations to be largely appropriate, economically satisfactory, and to have sufficient internal governance and control. The City Council subsequently granted discharge from liability to the Election Committee and its members for 2025.

The Election Committee approved its first quarterly report for 2026, showing that 3.3 million SEK of the 88.1 million SEK budget had been used. The report also indicated the committee requested an 8 million SEK budget increase, offset by increased state grants for election implementation, which has now been forwarded to the City Executive Board for further action.

The Education Committee addressed a letter from the Center Party regarding the consequences of teenage and skills-based deportations for Stockholm's schools. The administration reported that they do not keep statistics on deportation decisions and thus cannot estimate how many students or employees are affected. The committee approved the administration's response, which stated that student health services support affected students through their regular work and that the recruitment situation is considered good.

The Education Committee decided to forward a letter from the Liberals regarding support for headteachers to the Education Administration. The Administration will now prepare the matter for further processing.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement regarding a motion by Andréa Hedin (M) to use a GIS-based analysis tool for visualizing student results geographically and promoting a more equitable school. The Administration, while positive about data-informed analysis, noted that the motion's aim is already being addressed in ongoing development work and that a separate tool would fragment resources. The decision was immediately adjusted, and Vice-Chair Andréa Hedin (M) reserved herself against the decision.