(1) Whenever the city council deems it necessary, it may send a question or proposition to the electors for their advice. The calling of such an election shall occur during the time set by state and local law for the submission of legislation to the electorate for adoption or rejection.

(2) The advisory ballot title shall be in a form approved by the city council. The advisory ballot measure may seek selection between substantive options or choices, or it may seek an affirmative or negative response to the proposition or question.