A preview of Palo Alto government meetings happening the week of Sept. 4.

CITY COUNCIL ... The commission plans to interview candidates for the Architectural Review Board and to hold a public hearing on the proposed development agreement with The Sobrato Organization, which includes a partial demolition of the former Fry’s Electronics building at 340 Portage Ave., construction of 74 townhomes and a transfer of 3.25 acres of land by Sobrato to the city for a future park and affordable-housing project. The council will receive presentations and public comments on the project but will defer action until the following week. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491. The agenda was not available by press deadline.

• Read the agendas for city meetings at the city of Palo Alto website.

Here are the major actions taken at government meetings the week of Aug. 281.

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Aug. 30)

Electrification ... The commission approved various changes to the city’s zoning code to encourage installation of electrification equipment in residential developments. This includes modifications to rules pertaining to sound levels and setbacks from the building. Yes: Unanimous