A. The five percent increase in monthly allowance with respect to persons retired or members who died on or before December 31, 1970, effective as of October 1, 1973, pursuant to minute order of the city council dated August 13, 1973, is ratified.

B. The monthly allowance paid with respect to a person retired or a member who died on or before December 31, 1970, shall be adjusted by a ten percent increase, to be paid from the surplus in the fund. Such percentage shall be applied to the allowance payable on the operative date of this section and the increased allowance shall be paid for time on and after the date. (Prior code § 5.38.186)