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209 she concurs with the staff report, and favors Alternative 4 contained therein. Ms. Judy Mayhew, 610 Main Street, stated she supports the , staff report and Alternative 4 - Mr. A1 Bronzini, 719 Main Street, stated he supports the staff report to repeal the ordinance providing for cardrooms. The following persons spoke in opposition to repeal of the ordinance allowing cardrooms. Mr. Joe Murphy, 1627 Pine Street, Livermore, stated a large number of people in town use the poolroom and cardroom for recreation; they are a varied and diverse group seeking companionship. He stated there is a broad base for that particular club in that particular place. He stated it is important that City Council represent these citizens as well as the people who have money. He advised there are no more drugs in this area than other places in Pleasanton; drugs are society's problem. He concluded by stating the people who go to the Pastime have a need met. Mr. Leo Heckathorn, 4202 Stanley Boulevard, stated he would like to see the cardroom stay; it has been here since 1928 and should be preserved. He advised that people from other businesses use the Pastime parking lot. Mr. V. Yamamoto, Livermore Saloon, a bar and card room, stated that if gambling is not allowed legally it will be done illegally. He cited many different types of gambling; stating the only problem with cardrooms is that they are visible. He stated the basic advantage of cardrooms is that games of cards are more sociable; the higher risk games are less sociable. He did not feel the elimination of a cardroom will solve any problems and will increase the potential for illegal games. He stated people gamble because they lack purpose; cardrooms give a person a half- way house and fill an emotional void. Mr. Sam Platkin, 526 San Gabriel, stated Council should respect other people's right to gamble and not infringe on the rights of a minority; they should not do away with an establishment because it annoys someone else. He has gone to the Pastime many times and never had any trouble; there is more trouble at the high school. The Pastime is a controlled environment and Jackie Shenave had obeyed the law. Mr. Thurman Caudill, Augustine Street, stated he first went to the Pastime in 1942; at that time it was a good place to feel welcome and have fun. He stated he would like to see the Pastime remain and the ordinance should allow the cardroom to remain. Mr. Charles Murphy stated the ordinance seems to say cards are being singled out but other forms of gambling are allowed. He - 15 - 10-4-88