Nothing in this code or the ordinance adopting this code shall be construed to repeal or otherwise affect the validity of any of the following, and all such ordinances are hereby recognized as continuing in full force and effect to the same extent as if set out at length herein:
A. Any ordinance promising, obligating or guaranteeing the payment of money for or to the city, authorizing the issuance of any municipal bonds or any evidence of the city's indebtedness.
B. Any appropriation ordinance or ordinance providing for the levy of taxes or for an annual budget.
C. Any ordinance creating specific sewer and paving districts and other local improvement districts or otherwise relating to specific local improvements and special assessments therefor.
D. Any ordinances calling or otherwise relating to specific elections.
E. Any ordinance annexing territory to the city or excluding territory as a part of the city.
F. Any ordinance granting any franchise, permit or other right.
G. Any ordinance accepting the beneficial interest in any trust created by a trust indenture.
H. Any ordinance approving, authorizing or otherwise relating to any contract, agreement, lease, deed or other instrument.
I. Any temporary or special ordinance. (2002 Code § 1.04.080)