A. Upon receipt of the referendum petition as provided in BMC 1.02.090(C), the city council shall pass a resolution submitting the said ordinance, or section, item or part thereof, to the vote of the qualified electors for ratification or rejection either at the next general election or at a special election, as city council in its discretion may provide.

B. If the ordinance submitted to the voters shall receive in its favor a majority of all votes cast for and against the same, it shall be in full force and effect, and be published in the city official newspaper within 10 days after the official canvass of the ballots pursuant to law. [Ord. 2006-05-042].