Gainesville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would require local pawnshops to keep an electronic database of merchandise and sellers despite the voiced concerns of two business owners and a citizen. The council, which met Tuesday night, had previously looked into the ordinance at a work session on Thursday. The ordinance amends Title 6 of the city code, laying down rules on licensing of the businesses, permitting of their employees and establishing an electronic database to track transactions.