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File #: 25-447    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/3/2025 In control: Council
On agenda: 12/15/2025 Final action:
Title: Cunningham Road – Residential Parking Only – Staff Report No. EPW-25-019
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 Traffic Order 1387, 2. Attachment 2 Cunningham Road Petition
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TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE:  December 15, 2025                     Report No. EPW-25-019

 

TO:                       Council                                          

FROM:                      Charles Davie, Manager of Engineering

SUBJECT:                      Cunningham Road - Residential Parking Only

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

Recommendation

That Council approve the implementation of Traffic Order 1387 for “Residential Parking Only” signage to be installed on both sides of Cunningham Road commencing 9m north of the intersection of Cunningham Road and Kindersley Road and extending north to 9m south of the intersection of Cunningham Road and Parklands Drive as set out in EPW-25-019.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

 

The purpose of this report is to implement Residential Parking Only on Cunningham Road.

 

 

BACKGROUND:

 

Cunningham Road is a residential local road with a streetscape comprised of single-family homes. There are currently no parking restrictions on Cunningham Road.

 

The Township has received a request for the implementation of residential only parking from the residents. Their concern is that non-resident vehicles have been occupying the roadway from nearby businesses/employers. See Attachment 1 for Traffic Order and site map.

 

ANALYSIS:

 

In accordance with Council Policy E&PW-03 Township Guide to Parking Restrictions (Guide), the lead resident undertook the canvassing of the residents on the street.

 

The results of the survey are:

•                     Number of properties canvassed: 22 of 22 (100%)

•                     Test 1 - 100% of properties canvassed

•                     Number of properties signed the petition: 22 of 22 (100%)

•                     Test 2 -100% of properties signed the petition

 

See Attachment 2 for Parking Petition. As per the Guide, the petition meets both tests for a parking restriction to be implemented. Until actions in the Township’s Integrated Parking Management Strategy are implemented, Council directed staff “to continue processing requests for Residential Only Parking using the current process outlined in the Township’s Guide to Traffic Calming until a Permit Parking process is in place.” See Staff Report EPW-24-003 presented at the February 12th Committee of the Whole Meeting for more information.

 

The proposed new parking restriction would see residential only parking signs installed on both sides of Cunningham Road commencing 9m north of the intersection of Cunningham Road and Kindersley Road and extending north to 9m south of the intersection of Cunningham Road and Parklands Drive. Signage will be installed as per Part IV, Division 1, section 14 (n) of the Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw, 2017, No. 2898.

 

 

OPTIONS:

 

1.                     That Council approve the implementation of Traffic Order 1387 for “Residential Parking Only” signage to be installed on both sides of Cunningham Road commencing 9m north of the intersection of Cunningham Road and Kindersley Road and extending north to 9m south of the intersection of Cunningham Road and Parklands Drive as set out in EPW-25-019.

 

2.                     That Council request additional information from staff.

 

3.                     That Council provide alternate direction to staff.

 

COUNCIL PRIORITY:

 

Engaged and Healthy Community

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT: 

 

The Traffic Order implementation, paint changes, and enforcement can be accommodated within the current operational budgets for the various departments that will be involved in the issuing of the Traffic Order.

 

COMMUNICATIONS/ENGAGEMENT: 

 

Once approved, due to the relative effect of this traffic order, no prior public notification will be issued. The lead resident would be informed that the petition was accepted and that the Traffic Order will be implemented. It is assumed that the lead individual will update the signers of the petition. After the signage has been installed, the users of on-street parking will be given a one-week grace period before tickets will be issued.

 

TIMELINES & NEXT STEPS:

 

Once approved, staff will implement signage based on operational availability.

 

REPORT REVIEWED BY:

 

1.                     Joel Clary, Director of Engineering and Public Works, Reviewed

2.                     Ian Irvine, Director of Finance, Reviewed

3.                     Deb Hopkins, Director of Corporate Services, Reviewed

4.                     Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer, Concurrence

 

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: 

 

1.                     Attachment 1 - Traffic Order 1387

2.                     Attachment 2 - Petition