Before the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this article; provided that, if the City has not contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration before the operative date, it must nevertheless so contract and in such case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract. (Ord. 20-O-2821RP, eff. 1-22-2021)