In all cases provided in Sections 11-122-1 through 11-122-6 for the submission of questions or propositions to popular vote, the city council shall pass an ordinance stating the substance of the proposition or question to be voted upon and designating the election at which the question or proposition is to be submitted. The city clerk of the city shall promptly certify the ordinance and the proposition for submission at an election in accordance with the general election law.