All applications for licenses or renewals thereof shall be made by petition to the city council, filed with the city clerk, and shall be immediately referred by the city clerk to the chief of police or acting chief for his approval, and in no case shall a license be issued or renewed when his disapproval is endorsed upon the petition, except by a unanimous vote of the council. The chief or acting chief shall return all such petitions with his approval or objection endorsed thereon to the city clerk before the next regular meeting thereof after receipt of such petitions by him. (CH Ord. 6 § 3, 1946)