— No restrictions for brokerages to be open 24 hours a day;

— Reduce taxi plate renewal fees and eliminate consumer price index increases;

— Remove all inspections requirements for licensed taxicabs;

— Remove taxi plates from vehicle bumpers in exchange for stickers that can be attached to rear windows similar to ride-sharing company requirements;

— Allow for third-party criminal record checks;

— Maintain taxi advisory committee.

Farrugia told council other GTA communities where both taxi and ride-sharing companies operate, such as Toronto and Mississauga, have already removed some of the restrictions he listed in an effort to support their local cabbies.

There was support on council for creating a more even playing field, however, the removal of security cameras and emergency lights was met with some concern.

“Regarding the cameras, I think the dilemma I’m having a little bit is on one end we’re wanting to create an equal playing field, but the only concern I may have is by providing an equal playing field we’re sort of going to release restriction which could compromise not the safety of the drivers, (but) also the passengers,” said wards 3 and 4 Coun. Martin Medeiros, adding Peel police has recommended keeping cameras in taxis.

“It’s almost like, as we try to equal the playing field, we’re playing to the bottom of the barrel instead of raising up the expectation and trying to get (ride-sharing companies) to play ball with us at a higher level (of safety),” he added.

A previous motion to remove taxi camera requirements brought before council last September was defeated 9-2.

Council will debate and consider each of the requests after staff reports back at a future meeting.