Keys Breeze May 2023

CONTROL METHODS TEST

PROJECT - YEAR 2 PG. 12

2023 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE PG. 16

LESSONS LEARNED FROM WINTER PG. 24

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Tahoe Keys LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION IDEA BOOK

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

Last year, the Tahoe Keys Board of Directors approved for distribution to our members, the Tahoe Keys Landscape Conservation Idea Book.

This book is a collaboration with Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT), the Tahoe Regional Protection Agency(TRPA) and Design Workshop, a globally recognized landscape architecture and community planning organization.

This beautiful book is available on our website, www.tkpoa.com under Documents>>Public>>Tahoe Keys Landscape Guidebook. Hard copies are also available to pick up at the TKPOA pavilion. Paraphrasing from the book, ‘what is a conservation landscape? It’s a landscape that incorporates plant materials selected based on their ability to adapt to Tahoe’s arid mountain climate and can thrive with minimal watering’.

Please take the time to explore this beautifully illustrated book. It holds many ideas for low water use landscape options in our community that are both beautiful, low water use and drought tolerant.

For any questions, please contact Architectural Control Department Manager Linda Callahan at lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 5426444 ext. 239.

2021–2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Callahan

239

John Cefalu

Facilities Director, Ext. 241

Security (530) 545-0847

Water Company (530) 318-4268

Kristine Lebo

Water Quality Manager, Ext. 275

Front Desk Attendant Dial 0

Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT

Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT

Ken Silveira, TREASURER

Michelle Pandori, SECRETARY

Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR

Jim Siegfried, DIRECTOR

Pete Wolcott, DIRECTOR

REVAMP YOUR WARM UP FOR BETTER GOLF PERFORMANCE

The goal of warming up for exercise is often misunderstood. A proper warm-up is not only designed to raise your body temperature and blood flow, it should also prepare you for the specific workout or sport you are about to participate in.

Common warm-ups involve spinning on a stationary bike or hopping on the treadmill for 10 minutes to get your legs moving. Those warm-ups are great when the activity you're preparing for requires movement in the same way. However, many sports and activities such as golf and tennis require side to side movements and twisting or explosive actions. It’s important to prepare your body for these movements with a supportive warm-up.

Golf is a rotational sport — sports involving twisting within the torso — that requires a degree of flexibility that many other sports don’t. Flexibility and strength contribute to proper body positioning and power. To invite this flexibility, it’s important to utilize a warm-up routine that includes both static and dynamic stretching exercises.

While static stretching requires holding a single position for a period of time, dynamic exercises are aimed at stretching and activating the targeted muscles while you move through their full range of motion. Exercises like side lunges and skipping as part of a dynamic warm-up help develop balance and coordination while also firing up the nervous and cardiovascular systems

to get the body ready for work. A walking lunge with an overhead reach is a great dynamic warm-up exercise as it engages the hips, legs, and core muscles while stretching the upper body — inviting both flexibility and muscle activation.

“Dynamic stretching is great for improving range of motion and working on body awareness. Increasing flexibility and core strength improves posture, grip, and alignment — all of which contribute to a better golf game,” said Dave Gilpin, a South Lake Tahoe golf coach and member of the Professional Golfers Association. “Dynamic balance over the ball helps you make consistently better contact with the ball.”

In a recent study, Effects of Upper-Body Flexibility

Exercise on Golf Performance of Amateur Female Golfer: A Case Report, one woman increased her golf club speed thus increasing her golf ball carry distance from 91 yards to 116 yards in only two weeks by implementing a 20-minute upper body flexibility training routine, three times per week.

A performance coach can work with you on an individualized program to revamp your warm-up, which may improve your body’s efficiency to carry out movements of your specific sport. Consistency in your warm-up routine may result in performance improvements and a better scorecard on the golf course!

Kyler Crouse is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Titleist Certified Performance Coach. He is coaching a Performance Golf Series Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness. . To meet with Kyler and get started on an exercise program that is customized to fit your needs, call 530.600.1976 or visit BartonOrthopedicsandWellness.com.

2023 ACC APPLICATION SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

Submittal Deadline (Wednesday prior to the meeting)

January 11

February 1

March 1

March 29

April 12

April 26

May 10

May 31

June 14

July 5

July 19

August 2

August 16

September 6

September 20

October 4

November 1

December 6

ACC Meeting Dates (Tuesdays)

January 17

February 7

March 7

April 4

April 18

May 2

May 16

June 6

June 20

July 11

July 25

August 8

August 22

September 12

September 26

October 10

November 7

December 11

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

APRIL 19TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Reviewed 2 Personnel Matters

• Reviewed 1 Member Disciplinary Matter

• Reviewed 4 Contracts

• Reviewed 4 Legal Matters.

APRIL 19TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OPEN SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Appointed Jim Siegfried, Bryan Welsh, Michelle Pandori, and Ken Silveira to the 2024 Budget Board Subcommittee.

• Accepted Tania Green’s resignation as the Inspector of Elections and to appoint her replacement at Mountain Postal, Erika Marston, as the Inspector of Elections for the CC&Rs 2022 vote.

• Approved the staff recommendation for bringing Common Area Landscaping back to in-house staff instead of outsourcing to a third-party company.

• Approved the Townhome Cove Subdivision 2023 Landscaping Proposals with Tahoe Outdoor Living subject to approval by individual Cove Advisors.

• Approved Carson Pump to complete the rehabilitation of Well #3 for a cost of $49,990 to be funded from Water Company Reserves.

• Approved the Mutual Aid Agreement with CalWARN. This agreement does not commit the Tahoe Keys Water Company (TKWC) or the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) to any financial obligations.

• Directed Staff to send outreach communication to members to notify them of the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Vacancy Tax proposal and to provide a sample letter if members wish to contact the CSLT.

• Accepted the ACC recommendation to send a letter to the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to request they reconsider their noise decibel requirements for permanent backup generators installed at singlefamily residences.

• Adopted the proposed revision to Water Company Rules Section 10: Water Conservation Rules for Landscape Irrigation for all TKPOA Water Serviced Properties and Commercial Customers of the Tahoe Keys Water Company as a TKPOA Operating Rule.

• Approved the 2023-2025 Annual Board Election Candidate Self Nomination Solicitation Letter and Nomination Form to be mailed to TKPOA Members.

CONTROL METHODS TEST PROJECT - YEAR 2

By: Kristine Lebo, Water Quality Manager

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Control Methods Test (CMT) project Year 2 is underway! The goal of Year 2 is to test three non-herbicide methods, referred to as Group B Methods – Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH), Bottom Barriers (BB), UV-C Spot Treatment – and their ability to sustain control of the reduced weed biovolume that was achieved in Year 1.

So, what does that mean for you and your boating season?

1. There will be no long-term boating restrictions within the Keys Lagoons

2. There will be divers working in the water only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

3. TKPOA will contact you if your property/dock is near a dive site before work is performed

The TKPOA has contracted with Hiuga Dive Company to implement two of the Group B methods. Hiuga will begin the BB installation starting in June and DASH will be conducted from July through Labor Day. BB will be removed from their sites September through

October. The final macrophyte survey, for efficacy, will be conducted once the BBs are removed. All dive work will be completed Monday through Wednesday only throughout the season due to permit and monitoring requirements. We are happy to say there will be no turbidity curtains installed and no impairment to boating and recreation on a long-term basis. Some individual docks and locations may have a day or two of restrictions due to dive work in their immediate area. TKPOA is working with Hiuga Diving on strategies to reduce blockages and create safe travel lanes around the diver's work area. Once spring surveys are conducted, a schedule will be drafted, and each homeowner will be given ample notice of when dive work will be conducted around their dock.

In addition to the TKPOA WQ Technicians, be prepared to see various contractors throughout the Keys waterways sampling, monitoring, and testing. UV-C treatments will be conducted by the same TRPA contractor as last year –Inventive Resources, Inc. If you have questions about who you see on the water and what they are doing, give the TKPOA WQ department a call for more information at

530-542-6444 x275 or email waterquality@tahoekeyspoa.org.

Harvesting season operations will start during the month of June based on plant growth. The schedule, as well as the harvesting zone map, will be sent with the weekly e-blast or posted for easy access by visiting keysweedsmangement.org. As a note, the CMT sites in general will not be harvested. However, dependent on the plant regrowth from Year 1 testing, harvesting may be allowed to clear sites that no longer meet the CMT testing criteria. We will adjust the schedule accordingly as the season progresses.

The best way to stay connected about this upcoming season and the CMT project is to keep up with the weekly TKPOA CMT e-blasts. This is our main way to inform each homeowner of harvesting and diving activities. If you haven’t yet signed up, please utilize your homeowner Connect account. For assistance, please email info@tahoekeyspoa.org or call 530-542-6444.

Be Bear Aware

Among the gifts of the Sierra Nevada is the opportunity to share the Lake Tahoe Basin with many types of wildlife, including numerous black bears. The chance of seeing one of these magnificent animals has become more and more likely, primarily because people have unwittingly introduced unnatural foods into the bear's regular diet. These new foods include garbage, trash, pet food, and birdseed. Providing the foods that are "natural" to humans is "unnatural" to bears. It attracts them to our garbage. Creating a cycle where bears get food will eventually result in the death of a bear.

A bear's prime motivation is FOOD! TRY keeping food out of the garbage!

Tips for keeping food out of bear (and other wildlife) reach:

1. PUT YOUR GARBAGE OUT ON THE MORNING OF PICKUP, not the night before (and certainly not all week long!) Put non-lemon Pine Sol inside every bag. If you can't be there to put your garbage out, ask a neighbor to help or

2. INSTALL a Bear-Proof enclosure. There are several excellent designs now available. Contact ACC for more information.

3. DO NOT leave trash on your deck or in crawl spaces under the house. Bears can detect odors through closed doors. A flimsy door is almost non-existent to a bear.

4. DO NOT leave pet food out on decks overnight. Take it inside.

• Bears have a tremendous sense of smell that guides them on their search for food.

• Bears learn rapidly and know where they have found food in the past.

• Bear problems tend to be temporary. If a bear doesn't find food, it moves on.

• Bear problems are a neighborhood problem. As they move on, neighborhoods need to be prepared to frustrate the bear' s search of unnatural food sources.

• Bear relocation is not a successful tactic. They usually return to their home range or become a nuisance somewhere else.

5. DO NOT leave a window (screened or not) open with freshly baked goods or other foods on the kitchen counter. Remember if bears can smell it, they will try to get it.

6. KEEP BLINDS CLOSED that might allow bears to see refrigerators, they know refrigerators mean food!

7. DO NOT leave food or ice chests on decks or in vehicles. Bears can smell food, lotions, gum, toothpaste, etc. in your trunk or glove compartment.

8. CLEAN all trash containers with ammonia, bleach, or Pine Sol.

9. CLEAN your BBQ, especially the drip pan. Allow the fire to bum off all food particles.

10. Remember that it is illegal to feed bears. The fine in California is $1,000 or 6 months in jail.

By understanding the bear's plight and taking our share of the responsibility, we can assure that we will continue to share the Lake Tahoe Basin with the black bear. Food in garbage is an attractant. Try putting inedible food down the garbage disposal!

This information is provided as a cooperative effort to raise awareness of the bears and what humans can do to be Bear Aware. Please pass this information along to tenants and house guests. For additional information please contact South Tahoe Refuse (530) 542-8320 and/or TKPOA Security at (530) 545-0847.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OPERATING RULE CHANGE

TKPOA Operating Rules: Section 10 Water Conservation Rules for Landscape Irrigation for all TKPOA Water Serviced Properties and Commercial Customers of the Tahoe Keys Water Company.

The Board officially adopted this operating rule change at the April 19th, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.

This Operating Rule change will extend to all TKPOA Common Areas, all Cove Townhome landscaping, all Single-Family home landscaping, and commercial water customer properties landscaping. The TKPOA Operating Rule Section 10 is enclosed with the 2023 Summer Irrigation Schedule A and Irrigation Map that provided the allocated times by TKPOA Street for irrigation.

Landscape irrigation lawn, turf, and plant material including shrubs, flowers, trees, and foliage is allowed in accordance with the Summer Irrigation Schedule A and Irrigation Map.

Customers with approved drip system irrigation may

water per the prior Landscape Irrigation Rule Schedule.

Customers with ACC approved landscape may be granted a watering exception for new and/or reseeded turf for owners that have reduced their property’s landscaping turf to no more than 25% of the total landscapable area of their property.

The Board of Directors has implemented this proposed Operating Rule Change Notification to impose a landscape irrigation schedule which is required by the limited capacity available of TKPOA’s water wells and TKWC Water Service.

The official notice of this proposed Operating Rule Change was posted on the TKPOA website on March 14th, 2023, for the purposes of the 28 Day Membership Review Period. Proposed Rule Change Notifications are posted under Documents>>Rules and Procedures>>Rule Change Notifications.

Additional Information

Any additional questions can be answered by contacting the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444 Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM2:00PM. Also visit the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com. For additional assistance please contact TKPOA Security at 530-545-0847.

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY

Operating Rule

Water Conservation and Irrigation Section 10

The TKWC is issuing a change to its Operating Rule to allow landscape irrigation for all water serviced properties and commercial customers. This includes Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Common Areas, all Cove Townhome landscaping, all Single-Family home landscaping, and commercial water customer properties landscaping. This proposed rule change represents a rewrite of Tahoe Keys Water Company Rules Section 10.

SECTION 10

WATER CONSERVATION RULES

1. Irrigation Limits. Irrigation shall be calibrated and scheduled to deliver no more than the following:

April 1 – October 31: 1.5 inches per week (3 Times a Week)

2. Irrigation Scheduling. Subject to the exemptions below, landscape irrigation is permitted only on designated irrigation days, as designated in Schedule A (Attached):

3. Exemptions from Irrigation Schedule. No exceptions to irrigation schedule for new plant material (including new turf), other than drip irrigation systems as reviewed by Architectural Control and per the prior irrigation rule schedule. Drip irrigation systems must comply with the Irrigation Limits listed in Section 10.1.

10.03a Drip Irrigation Schedule

• Even Numbered Street Addresses: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Odd Numbered Street Addresses: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday

• Landscape irrigation on Saturday is prohibited.

10.03b Turf Reduction Exemption

The Board of Directors, at the request of the Water Conservation Committee, will allow temporary relief from the Emergency Landscape Irrigation Rule for newly-installed turf provided it does not exceed 25% of the property's Total Landscape Area.

The temporary relief would allow new sod to be irrigated twice a day for Days 1 thru 14 and once per day for Days 15 thru 21 and on Day 22 going forward owners will need to follow the Emergency Landscaping Irrigation Rule.

Should an owner decide to re-seed their turf and it is reduced to a maximum of 25% of the property's Total Landscape Area, then the owner would be allowed to water twice a day to prevent the top 2 inches of the soil from completely drying out until the grass grows to a height of 1 inch (usually 3 to 4 weeks) at which time the owner would need to change their irrigation schedule to follow the Emergency Landscape Irrigation Rule.

Exclusions to the definition of a property's Total Landscape Area includes impervious areas such as, structures, driveways, walkways and hardscape patios and decks. Additionally, BMP infiltration trenches and landscaped areas supplied by drip irrigation would be excluded.

This temporary relief measure is applicable only to new sod or seeding of turf and does not apply to existing lawns.

4. Prohibited Activities. No Owner, nor an Owner’s tenant, contractor, employee, or agent may engage in any of the following activities: Irrigation is Prohibited on Memorial Day Weekend, July Fourth Weekend, and Labor Day Weekend Allowing water to flow over the ground surface or from sprinklers onto surfaces that are not able to absorb water or onto neighboring properties.

Use of a hose without an automatic shut-off nozzle.

Use of water to wash sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, decks, patios, or other improved areas.

Any activity prohibited by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

Group 1 (red)

Group 2 (teal)

Group 3 (green)

Group 4 (purple)

Group 5 (brown)

Group 6 (blue)

Group 7 (yellow)

Group 8 (pink)

Irrigation Schedule

Schedule A

Venice Drive, Tuolumne Drive, Lassen Drive, Shasta Court, Dana Court, Dover Drive and 15th Street

Alpine Drive, Cascade Court, Cathedral Court, Genevieve Court, Tahoe Keys Blvd, Danube Drive, Morro Drive, Monterey Drive and Lucerne Way

Texas Avenue, Whitney Drive, Aloha Drive, Daggett Court, and Carson Court

Capri Drive, Inverness Drive, Catalina Drive, Kokanee Way, Crystal Court, and Lido Drive

Beach Drive, Beach Lane, Beach Court, White Sands Drive, Balboa Drive, Marconi Way, and Garmish Court

Lighthouse Shores Drive, Emerald Drive, Christie Drive, Traverse Court, Slalom Court, Wedeln Court, and Weir Way

TKPOA Townhomes: Cove 1, Cove 2, Cove 2A, Cove 3A, Cove 3B, Cove 3C, Cove 4, Cove 5, Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS), Islanders 1, Islanders 2, and Islanders 3

TKPOA-Owned Common Areas, Mt. Tallac Village 3 (South Tahoe Public Utility District Service)

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 1:00AM-3:00AM

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5:00AM-7:00AM

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11:00PM-1:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 1:00AM-3:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 3:00AM-5:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 5:00AM-7:00AM

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:00aM-5:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10:00PM-1:00AM

Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association

Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Irrigation Map

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS

The time is here for the TKPOA seeking 2023-2025 volunteer candidates for the three seats on the Board of Director s that will be vacated at the end of the current term of office. A mailing to all members was sent out on April 28th, 2023 announcing the upcoming election and requesting you to volunteer your services as a TKPOA Board Member through the Self Nomination process.

Board Member duties include preparing for and participating for approximately 12 Open Board Meetings during the year, 12 Executive Session Meetings during the year, serving as liaison to a standing committee, and participating in Town Hall Forums and other meetings to represent the Association and to seek input from members.

In order to be eligible to run for election to the Board of Directors you must meet the requirements of the Amended and Restated BYLAWS Article 5 Section 5.2 (a -d): Qualification of Directors.

Candidates MUST be self-nominated by no later than May 31st, 2023 at 4:30 pm in order to be included on the ballot.

To receive additional information on Board candidacy please call Heather Blumenthal at 530.542.6444 Extension 22 8 or email at HBlumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org .

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Here is a quick summary of current issues:

Budgeting. A well attended and well received town hall was held on April 20, 2023 to explain where your dues go. This was a great kickoff to budgeting season, which will last from now to September or October. We are fortunate this year to have 3 outstanding financial specialists on our board to drive this process: Ken Silveira, Jim Siegfried, and Michelle Pandori. As I mentioned in a previous President’s Message, our painfully underfunded reserves are a key issue in budgeting, along with coming to terms with our lagoons challenge and aging infrastructure. This will be an important budgeting process.

Bulkheads. We are planning to replace the Cove 3C bulkheads this summer, which will be a big cost hit on those owners. But it must be done. A failure of the bulkhead could collapse the building, and that would be bad… Also, we are awaiting results of a “life expectancy study” on the bulkheads for St. Moritz Isle and Bavarian Isle bulkheads. Those bulkheads are individually owned by the lot owners, but if one fails it could affect the adjacent home and of course the waterway. So the board is compelled to push this study, and the inevitable

replacement project(s). This will be a big topic of discussion in the coming months, I suspect.

Well 3. Well 3 is our main producer, located on west Venice Ave. It is capable of producing 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm), but has been restricted to 800 gpm due to the uranium treatment process. At the April board meeting the board approved having a contractor pull the pump and clean the well screen. Mark Madison felt that by doing this, we could improve water flow from the shallower aquifer which has less uranium. Fingers crossed that when this is done, we can reduce or eliminate uranium treatment at the well and restore its full capacity.

Common Area Landscaping. Damage to our common area landscaping caused by the 2021 drinking water crisis offered an opportunity to re-envision these landscapes, rather than just replant. The board hired Design Workshop to develop landscape designs for our common areas. They presented two alternative concepts for each of the first four areas of focus at the April 14, 2023 board meeting. The new concepts reduce turf and add interesting features. We plan to hold several town halls to discuss these with the membership and get input.

Once a preferred concept emerges for each of the four areas, they’ll develop cost estimates, and we’ll get down to figuring out how to pay for it. Again… budgeting.

CMT Year 2. This year we will be testing laminar flow aeration, bottom barriers, diver hand pulling, and UV light in various areas. There will be no dammedoff areas and no boating restrictions. Year 3 will be much the same. We need to see if these less invasive techniques are effective in keeping the weeds down in last year’s herbicide zones, as well as whether those techniques work in untreated zones. This is a necessary 3-year scientific experiment to guide our long-term management program.

Board Election. Every year we elect roughly half the board, and this year is no exception. There are 3 positions up for election. The self-nomination process is underway, and the ballots will go out this summer.

New Staff. FirstService Residential has made numerous permanent and seasonal hires over the last month to fill our staffing vacancies. I can tell you that in years past, our HOA struggled mightily to recruit and retain. We had career fairs with no attendees, for crying out

loud! Recruiting success is a huge benefit of professional management, and a key motivator for the board in going this direction. Our aquatic weed harvesting, all-round maintenance, and capital improvements programs will be far more successful this year. On a related note, FSR bid out our common area landscape maintenance, and the board approved a vendor for each of the coves. However, for the non-cove common areas, the bids were high, so the staff recommendation and board approval was to perform this landscape maintenance in-house as in past years.

City of SLT Vacancy Tax Emails. The City is proposing a vacancy tax, which could affect a substantial number of our members who are second homeowners. At the April meeting, the board agreed to an email notice to members penned by Mr. David Jinkens to alert you to that process. But I received objections that Mr. Jinkens’ note was biased one way, so I approved a second email by Susan Chandler with the other viewpoint. This type of notice will only be done when there is an issue of potential widespread impact, and only on a case by case basis as approved by the board.

LIGHTHOUSE SHORES PEDESTRIAN GATE AND BEACH ACCESS

By: Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

We would like to remind all TKPOA Property Owners of the rules associated with the use of the pedestrian gate at Lighthouse Shores (LHS) Lot C and Lot A. Through recent Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Security Patrols and reviewed Security Camera footage, there have been violations of the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement by TKPOA Property Owners and their guests in violation of the following:

• Bringing dogs into LHS on or off leash.

• Allowing Guests or Vacation Renters to use their TKPOA Member Photo ID card for access to LHS Lot C without the immediate presence of the TKPOA Member

• Trespassing on the adjacent LHS Properties

THE RULES

The rules are straightforward. TKPOA Members should observe the following provisions pursuant to Superior Court Case SV-92-0066:

• TKPOA Members with a valid TKPOA Member Photo ID card and guests in the immediate presence of their sponsoring member will be permitted access. Access is only permitted to TKPOA property owners using their photo Member Access card issued by TKPOA. This card is not transferrable; it is not to be loaned or used by anyone other than the property owner to whom it is issued. If you have lost your card or wish to have another one issued, please visit the Pavilion office.

• There are no dogs or bicycles allowed, no exceptions. This is clearly posted on the gate and there are bike racks inside the gate.

• Access through this gate is allowed from 7:00AM9:00PM except during the summer, during which time the hours will be extend to 10:00PM

NO DOGS

No Dogs or other pets allowed in LHS. Please remember dogs must be on leashes throughout the TKPOA per El Dorado County Ordinance Title 6 – Animals, Chapter 6.04. General Provisions, Section 9.46.600. For the safety of your dog, TKPOA members and their guests please keep your dog on a leash. Dogs are welcome on their leash at the Pavilion Beach area.

NO TRESPASSING

When entering through the LHS pedestrian gate, you are on Lot C which is a narrow lot with Pope Marsh on the left and private residences on the right. TKPOA does not own the properties to the right of Lot C. This is private property and the No Trespassing law per California Penal Code 602PC applies. The City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be called for trespassing on these properties. The TKPOA has clearly marked the property lines on the right of the lot. The left side of the lot has a chain link fence all the way down to the beach on the Pope Marsh side.

Lot C can be used to access Pope Marsh on the left, however access to the beach on the right is prohibited

as this is private property and to do so is considered trespassing (CA 602PC). Access to the right is also a dead end at the West Channel Bulkhead. During Lake Tahoe high water events there is typically no Public Trust beach access. To access Lot A at the end of the LHS roadway at the West Channel Bulkhead, you should walk down the LHS paved roadway.

Pursuant to the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement the TKPOA is responsible for the maintenance and security obligations in enforcing this judgement, and at this time the enforcement of these violations including trespassing violations on the adjacent LHS property will be pursued. Based on TKPOA Security Patrols and pedestrian gate Member Card reader identification system, the TKPOA has issued warning notices and in some cases, fines, to those members in violation of the LHS Gate Access as specified in the Superior Court Case Judgement. The TKPOA Board of Directors will continue to utilize the Member Discipline process in accordance with Civil Code Section 5855 and TKPOA Bylaws Article VI, Membership Rights Section 5, Article IX, Duties and Powers of the Board Section 1(r), and TKPOA Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) Article XII, Breach or Default, Section 6 (a-f), to enforce this Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement, related governing documents, and rules.

The LHS pedestrian and vehicle gates are under continuous surveillance and all TKPOA Member Photo ID Card access is recorded so it is easy to track any violations. Once the violations are identified with the responsible Property Owners through the Member Discipline Hearing process, TKPOA Property Owners could face their individual and property Member Photo ID card access privileges suspended, Member Photo ID Cards confiscated, and potential fines.

The TKPOA is requesting that all property owners please respect these rules so that we can all continue to enjoy this privilege of accessing Lot C and Lot A. Continued violations and flagrant abuse of these rules could result in legal claims against the TKPOA and potential gate closures.

For additional questions please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444, Monday through Sunday 8:30AM-4:30PM. Additional information is also available on the TKPOA Website www.tkpoa.com, or contract TKPOA Security at 530-545-0847.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE WINTER

By: Dave Peterson, Board President

I thought it would be a good idea to recap lessons I learned during this winter before my memory fades. These are my own random thoughts:

Trees. Most trees in our area don’t like to sink roots into the saturated zone, which in the Keys is coincident with the lagoon water surface. So their root balls are shallow, and the roots spread horizontally in our sandy soil. This works ok until the tree outgrows its “foundation”; it becomes a physics problem. Early this winter we experienced extreme winds, and large trees throughout the neighborhood toppled. It was phenomenal that they nearly all fell clear of houses (and our neighbors within). Some damage was sustained, but I am not aware that anyone was hurt thankfully. But it makes me wonder how sustainable our now mature trees are, and whether we should be taking them down and starting over again with small trees. We took down one large pine between our house and our neighbor’s, but we have two more large pines to think about. We hate to lose them, but we’d also hate for them to topple in the next windstorm. Decisions…

More on Trees. The heavy snow snapped limbs from evergreens and deciduous trees alike all over the Keys. Many of these severed limbs are still hung up there, and will come down eventually. And limbs litter the ground at individual homes and in common areas. Homeowners and the TKPOA will need to address this mess (and overhead hazards) now that the snow is coming off. Until it is all cleaned up, be mindful of overhead hazards as you walk the streets!

Roof Problems. Many of us experienced roof leaks this year, and some people may have experienced structural damage from the snow and ice on the roof. For us, the last two years have brought ice damming on the roof unlike what we have experienced before. I suspect this is because of the huge (aka yuge) depth accumulations and incomplete melting cycles. The sheer volume of snow can feed a huge ice dam. I think the lesson learned is to clear roof snow more often, as much as I hate the idea. A zigzag of heat tape also works to create trenches through the ice dam so that water doesn’t pond upslope of the ice dam. But they run up the power bill. I’ll contemplate both solutions a bit more.

Side note: My neighbors have a new rooftop solar collector that was buried for nearly 3 months straight. It was good that they weren’t relying on that to heat the house and cook and everything else. Gas is good in snow country!

Sunken Boats. Now that the ice is off, there are more

than a dozen sunken boats out there. Hopefully we won’t have a hazmat problem from gas and oil leakage… I suspect that this year’s issue was a combination of the heavy snow, plus incomplete melting events that re-froze in the bilge, locking up bilge pumps. It appears that the boats with shrink wrap did better than the home grown covers. But I think that the takeaway for people leaving boats in the water is (1) sail boat hulls are more resistant to ice crushing, (3) dock bubblers that keep one side ice free are a good hedge against ice crushing, (3) shrink wrap covers, and (4) you need to diligently monitor snow and bilge water accumulation.

Sunken Docks. The heavy snow weighed down our docks, then we had a rain on snow event in January that put a layer of water over the ice. Then a new layer of ice formed, and snow collected on that. Many docks were several feet down as March rolled in. Then when the ice melted, it often did so differentially, so one end of the dock would float up first, causing “wracking”, which prevents the other end from floating. Some of these can be easy to fix, and some will require a contractor. But a lot of you will be dealing with this. And there are many damaged ramps, too. The takeaway is that we need to shovel off our docks and ramps periodically in these big snow years.

More Shoveling. As if the aforementioned shoveling chores aren’t enough, there are some very important extras that we all need to think about. Your gas and electric meter need to be kept clear, along with your water shutoff valve, and your nearest fire hydrant. Nobody else will clear these things, and consequences can be severe:

• Fires happen in winter too, and if firemen have to dig out the hydrant, your house is gone

• Interior plumbing leaks happen, and you need to be able to shut the water off. The valve where the water comes into the house is the best place to do this, because the TKPOA meter box is buried under the snowplow berm.

• A buried gas meter can be an explosion hazard. Explosions are bad.

Well, that covers the main things that come to my mind. We all have a lot of work to do (and money to spend) to recover from this difficult winter. I plan to revisit my list above prior to next winter to hopefully mitigate damages and hazards.

TAHOE KEYS GUIDELINES FOR LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL

By: Linda Callahan, Manager of Community Design and Review (Architectural Control)

Welcome to Spring in the Tahoe Keys. In this article, we'll be discussing the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association's guidelines for landscaping and architectural control. Specifically, we'll be taking a closer look at the plant material allowed in the Tahoe Keys and how it contributes to the natural beauty and sustainability of our community.

Landscaping Guidelines for the Tahoe Keys

The Tahoe Keys is a unique and beautiful community that is home to a variety of wildlife and natural habitats. To maintain the natural beauty of the area and promote sustainable landscaping practices, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has established guidelines for landscaping and architectural control. One aspect of these guidelines is the list of approved and prohibited plants for landscaping in the Tahoe Keys. The list of prohibited plants includes invasive species that have the potential to spread and damage the local ecosystem. These include plants such as pampas grass, fountain grass, yellow flag iris, and Scotch broom. On the other hand, the list of approved plant material includes a variety of drought-resistant and native species that are well-suited to the climate and soil conditions in the Tahoe Keys. These plants not only promote water conservation but also provide habitat and food for local wildlife.

Plant Material Allowed in the Tahoe Keys

So, what types of plant material are allowed in the Tahoe Keys? Here are some examples of approved plant material:

• Wildflowers: Wildflowers such as lupine, penstemon, and yarrow are great additions to any landscape. They add color and texture while also providing habitat for pollinators.

• Grasses: Ornamental grasses such as blue fescue and feather reed grass are drought-resistant and low maintenance. They also provide movement and texture to the landscape.

• Shrubs: Shrubs such as ceanothus and manzanita are native to the area and provide year-round interest

with their evergreen foliage and colorful flowers.

• Trees: Trees such as white fir, Jeffrey pine, and incense cedar are native to the area and provide shade and habitat for wildlife.

It's important to note that while these plants are approved by the TKPOA, property owners must still obtain approval for any landscaping changes or additions. The TKPOA has an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) that reviews landscaping proposals to ensure they comply with the guidelines and maintain the overall aesthetic of the community.

Prohibited Plants in the Tahoe Keys

As mentioned earlier, the TKPOA also has a list of prohibited plants in the Tahoe Keys. One type of plant that is generally not allowed in the community is fruit trees. This is because fruit trees can attract wildlife, which can lead to conflicts between humans and animals. For example, bears are known to be attracted to fruit trees and may cause damage to property or pose a risk to human safety.

Instead of fruiting trees, property owners in the Tahoe Keys may consider planting other native trees such as white fir, Jeffrey pine, or incense cedar, which are better suited to the soil and climate conditions in the area and have less invasive root systems.

Conclusion

Maintaining the natural beauty and sustainability of the Tahoe Keys is a responsibility shared by all homeowners in the community. By adhering to the TKPOA's guidelines for landscaping and architectural control, we can ensure that our community remains a beautiful and healthy place to live for generations to come. If you have any questions or concerns about landscaping in the Tahoe Keys, please don't hesitate to contact the TKPOA's Architectural Control Committee for guidance and support.

2023 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

ACC Meetings are held on Tuesdays

January 17

April 4, 18

July 11, 25

October 10

February 7

May 2, 16

August 8, 22

November 7

March 7

June 6, 20

September 12, 26

December 12

All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information, please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.

Cove Advisor Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule

First Quarter Meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 2:00PM

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 at 3:00pm

Monday, May 10th, 2023 at 2:00pm

Second Quarter Meeting

Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 2:00pm

Third Quarter Meeting - TBD

Fourth Quarter Meeting - TBD

All Meetings will be held in the TKPOA Pavilion and have an accompanying Zoom linkprovided for remote participation. The Zoom link will also be posted on the TKPOA website www.tkpoa.com

All meetings will be recorded for the purpose of documenting meeting minutes.

TKPOA MAY 2023 CALENDAR + BEYOND

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