In conducting special assessment proceedings for the construction or acquisition of public improvements, the city council may employ the provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 of the state of California (Section 10000, et seq., Streets and Highways Code). Whenever the city council elects to employ that statute, the additions, deletions and modifications set forth in this chapter shall be deemed to apply, notwithstanding provisions in the statute to the contrary. (Prior code § 75.01.001)