It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to publicly solicit, either in person or by agent, upon the streets or any other public place in the City, contributions, donations, or subscriptions for charitable or religious or educational or other organizations or purposes, without having first secured a permit therefor.
Applications for such permits shall be made to the City Clerk and shall be referred to the City Council, and no such permit shall be issued except upon order of the City Council.