Proceedings for a conversion shall be initiated by either a petition or by a determination of the City Council.
(A) In order to initiate proceedings, a petition shall:
(1) Describe the proposed assessment district, as provided in Cal. Streets and Highways Code § 5181;
(2) Generally describe the proposed conversion;
(3) Request that proceedings for such conversion be taken pursuant to this chapter.
(B) In order to initiate proceedings, the City Council shall determine that the city or a public utility has voluntarily agreed to pay over 50% of all costs of conversion, excluding costs of users' connection to underground facilities.
(`83 Code, § 13.16.020) (Ord. 82-37 § 1 (part), 1982)