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8Q Councilman Henderson suggested City might consider , rather than a motor pool , a "wheel pool " , making bicycles available for use in City business , After considerable further discussion , motion to award contract carried on roll call vote , Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 67421 REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR FURNISHING NON -PR7 IIUM LOW LEAD GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1 , 1972 THROUGH JUNE 30 , 1973 ; AND AUTHORIZING NEW CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR , seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote . Report of Transportation Committee ( Councilman Rhodes , Chairman , recommending approval of rate increase for Yellow Cab Company . ) Councilman Weymouth informed Council that following conversation with City Attorney , in view of the fact his company did accounting work. for Mid -Peninsula Cab Company , he would prefer not to participate in the discussion and to abstain from voting on the matter , Councilman i'Ji11 � ams advised that in view of similar business connections J� C with the Mid -Peninsula Cab Company , he would not participate in dis - cussions and would also abstain from voting in the matter . ( Councilmen Veymouth and Williams left the meeting briefly at B :42 p . m . ) Councilman Rhodes , Chairman of the Transportation Committee , reported that when the Cab Company brought its request to the Committee , it was referred to Staff to obtain an audit . The approximately 5% increase was considered by the Committee to be fair and in line with what other companies in the area were charging . Councilman Norris opposed the second recommendation in the audit report , that " future consideration to be given to the request that a plan be developed with a basic guideline to periodic small increases , " He felt that a public utility should be required to come before Council. on these matters , and increases should not be tied to cost of living . In response to question by Mayor Keckley , Councilman Rhodes advised that the City of Palo Alto did not require the cab company to come before Council , but could simply post their increase in rates . Councilman Leipzig , member of the Transportation Committee , indicated they did question policy relative to entertainment costs . In continuing discussion , Councilman Norris asked if the Capital Stock and Accumulated Earnings shown in the Balance Sheet were not out of line . City Controller responded they were not . He added they did question entertainment expenses and salaries in relationship to earnings , Councilman Henderson felt these were or sufficient importance to be considered before rate 6 - 19-72 Reg . Mtg ,