Keys Breeze October 2022

CMT STAY CONNECTED

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Stay connected and fully informed with all news and information regarding the Control Methods Test (CMT) Project using the following resources:

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1. Go to www.keysweedsmanagement.org and click on the ‘CMT Project’ page on the top left navigation tab. This will lead you to all relevant information

2. Go to www.keysweedsmanagement.org and scroll down to ‘Latest News’ on the main page. This will provide you with all news articles regarding CMT and all TKPOA projects.

3. Head to www.tkpoa.com and click on the ‘News’ page on the top navigation tab in the center. This will lead you to all recent news articles about CMT and TKPOA at large.

4. Head to www.tkpoa.com and click on Documents to navigate to the Documents Folder Page. Click on the Water Quality folder and then on the Control Methods Test (CMT) folder. This will provide you with documents and information related to the CMT.

For all information and updates, please refer to the TKPOA Water Quality website at www.keysweedsmanagement.org. You can also contact the TKPOA Association Office Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM or call 530-542-6444.

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Dave Peterson,

Ken Silveira,

Joby Cefalu,

Jim Siegfried,

Peter Grant, DIRECTOR

Pete Wolcott,

Vacant

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ACC REMINDER EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS AND FINISHES

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

All Exterior Projects in the Tahoe Keys must be Approved by the Architectural Control Committee.

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Architectural Control Rules (ACR), Section 7, explains Exterior Building Materials and Finish requirements and reads as follows:

07.01 Experience has shown that many finishes and materials do not withstand the harsh Tahoe weather. Many materials are not compatible with the overall appearance the Architectural Control Committee wishes to maintain for the aesthetics of the community.

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07.03 All exterior siding materials listed in the current California Building Code are considered.

07.04 Siding: Applications for use of any type of siding must be accompanied by a representative sample indicating surface configurations, color and dimensions (width, length, thickness).

07.05 Unprotected wood is not allowed on structures or fences. Colors must complement the environment. Earth tones are advisable and desirable. Flashy, bright, and highly reflective colors are not permitted.

07.06 Before painting or repainting, samples of paint or stain colors must be applied to the structure for review. For new construction, actual material samples on which the paint is to be applied must be provided. Only flat or satin finishes are permitted.

07.07 All exterior surfaces including trim, stairs, railing and garage/front doors must be painted or stained to complement the house and neighborhood.

You must contact the Architectural Control Department for ALL exterior projects. You can reach us at 530 542-6444 extension 239 or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.

SUN DAMAGE THROUGHOUT SUMMER

A summer at the lake means a lot of time in the sun. Your skin takes on increased exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, and skin damage is common. Too much sun increases your risk of developing skin cancer and can create unwanted changes in your appearance.

UV exposure is dangerous and causes damage to the skin, including cancer and premature aging. While UVA and UVB affect the skin differently, both cause harm. UVB rays are the main cause of sunburn, and tend to damage the skin's outer layers. These rays play a key role in the development of skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB rays. They play a major part in skin aging and wrinkling, but they also contribute to the development of skin cancers.

While a small amount of exposure to sunlight is healthy, too much can be dangerous. Measures should be taken to prevent overexposure to sunlight in order to reduce the risks of cancers, premature aging of the skin, the development of cataracts, and other harmful effects.

We are reminded about prevention measures constantly: limit sun exposure; wear protective clothing and accessories; apply and reapply sunscreen with SPF. But after the summer season concludes, and now that the damage is done, what can be done?

Dead skin cells on the surface can be removed by exfoliating your skin with an alpha hydroxy acid cleanser or gentle scrub with a washcloth. After exfoliation, hydrate skin with a thick, rich moisturizer, and continue as part of your daily routine. A dermatologist or plastic surgeon can help you determine which skin regimen is best for your individual skin concerns and may prescribe medicated skin treatment utilizing topical creams, such as Retin-A, to aid the skin in natural renewal.

If you notice a new spot that changes in size or color, it’s best to consult a dermatologist to rule out skin cancer. Early detection of skin cancer means it can be treated early, when there is a better chance of success. Learning the signs of skin cancer and performing selfexams between visits to your health provider is extremely helpful in early diagnosis. Remember to continue to limit your exposure. Risk for skin cancer builds over time, as the body cannot fully repair damaged skin cells.

Some spots are not cancerous, but result in unwanted changes in appearance like tough skin, wrinkles, and dark brown spots. Dark spots occur when the skin produces excess melanin, the natural brown pigment that gives our skin color, signifying damage by UV rays.

Procedures are available to treat skin discoloration and pre-cancer spots. Laser treatments rejuvenate skin by addressing early signs of facial aging, sun damage, tone, texture, and can even minimize pore size. The laser creates small channels in the surface of the skin that allow topical products, like serums and moisturizers, to penetrate deep into your skin, and have the ability to restore your appearance. Similarly, injectables like Botox and dermal fillers are minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to address fine lines and wrinkles, which provide volume and support in multiple areas of the face.

Everyone's skin is different, and the sun takes its toll in different ways. It is important to remember that sun exposure not only lasts for the summer months; time spent on the slopes at high altitude with sun reflecting off of the snow can also increase the risk of the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. If you have concerns due to sun damage, options for treatment are available.

Dr. Kathleen Holoyda is a board-eligible plastic surgeon at Barton Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, offering Clear + Brilliant Laser Treatment, used in the treatment of sun-damaged skin. Dr. Holoyda’s pre-recorded Wellness Webinar, “Aging Skin & Sun Damage,” is available at BartonHealth.org/ Lecture. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call Barton Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at 530.543.5799 or visit BartonHealth.org/PlasticSurgery.

SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

Submittal Deadline

(Wednesday prior to the meeting)

ACC Meeting Dates (Tuesdays)

December 29, 2021 January 4

January 26 February 1 February 23 March 1 March 30 April 5 April 11 April 19 April 27 May 3 May 12 May 17 June 1 June 7 June 8 June 14 June 22 June 28 July 6 July 12 July 20 July 26 August 3 August 9 August 17 August 23 September 7 September 13 September 21 September 27 October 5 October 11 November 2 November 8 December 7 December 13

REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN

2022

BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

AUGUST 24TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Reviewed 1 Personnel Matter

• Reviewed 1 Legal Matter

AUGUST 24TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING

BOARD ACTIONS

• Disbanded the Tahoe Keys Water Company (TKWC) Ad Hoc Committee due to completion of the Committee’s Charter

• Accepted the July 13th , 2022, Non-Economic Evaluation Matrix – System Governance, associated technical Memorandums prepared on April 13th, 2022 and the August 19th, 2022 response provided to Lukins Brothers Water Company by Farr West, and to approve South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) as the preferred provider of water services to the Tahoe Keys and to authorize the Interim General Manager to engage with STPUD to pursue the possibility of merging the Tahoe Keys Water System with the STPUD. Directors Ken Silveira and Joby Cefalu are authorized to work with the Interim General Manager on engaging STPUD as an Ad-Hoc 3x3 Committee formed to evaluate the potential merger of the Tahoe Keys Water System with STPUD.

• Approve Option 2 for an Emergency Special Assessment for Control Methods Test (CMT) 2021 and 2022 cost overruns with a 50% discount to landlocked homeowners and for a Special Assessment Vote to be sent to the members for the 2023 and 2024 costs.

• Approved the 2023 TKPOA Operations Budget for Common, Water Company, Water Quality, Channels & Lagoons

• Approved the 2023 TKPOA 30 Year Reserve Funding and Expenditure Plan for Common, Water Company, Water Quality, and Channels & Lagoons.

• Approved the 2023 TKPOA Annual Assessments for Common, Water Company, Water Quality, and Channels & Lagoons

SEPTEMBER 7TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING

BOARD ACTIONS

• Authorized the Interim General Manager to executive a contract with Haen Constructors in the amount of $17,750 to construct temporary improvements to the Garmish Boat ramp to facilitate the removal of vessels stranded by the Control Methods Test, subject to removal of the turbidity curtain in Area A and to reviewing potential alternative options with Haen in order to lower the cost.

• Approved the Stratus Engineering Associates Contract Change Requests for additional work to be performed for the Control Methods Test (CMT) for a cost of $12,276 to be expensed to Water Quality Operating Expense Account #59350.

• Approved Board Resolution #2022-0817 CMT Emergency Special Assessment

• Authorized Interim General Manager Mark Madison and Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal as check signers and removed Kirk Wooldridge, Don Havard, and Greg Trischler

• Extended the deadline for Board Election Ballots to be turned in via mail and in-person to the ballot box at the Pavilion Office to September 19th, 2022.

• Approved a one-time $159 special assessment per property owner to cover the 2022 budget cost overruns.

• Approved the 2023 Cove/Townhome Annual Operating Budgets and 3 Year Reserve Funding and Reserve Expenditure Plans dated September 6th, 2022

• Authorized the Accounting Manager to manage the cash flow short falls for those Coves with a low cash position

• Approved the 2023 Budget Allocation Schedules

SEPTEMBER 21ST – REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

BOARD ACTIONS

• Extended the balloting period for the Amended and

Restated CC&Rs 2022 Voting Ballot for 30 days to October 12th, 2022, and approved re-agendizing the ballot count accordingly

• Approved renewing TKPOA’s Insurance Policies for the October 1st, 2022-September 30th, 2023. General Liability, Umbrella, Directors, and Officers (D&O), Difference in Conditions (DIC), Property, Water, Auto, and Cyber.

• Approved the 2023 Collections Policy Resolution 2023-09212022.

• Approved the 2023 Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Policy Resolution 2023-09212022A.

• Adopt the proposed revisions to ACC Rule Section 15 to add an additional allowable bear box color of gray and clarification of no customizations or murals.

• Approved Lake Tallac Easement Purchase for APN #022-112-005-000 Resolution LTAUA-05

• Approved Lake Tallac Easement Purchase for APN #022-112-04-000 Resolution LTAUA-06

• Approved a Contract for Haen Constructors in the amount of $65,467.50 (Contract amount $62,350 + $3,1175.50 Contingency) to install temporary winterization structures at Well 2 and Well 3 to prevent freezing to the Uranium Treatment Plant

• Approved the proposal from Design Workshop for Islanders II Landscape Design Services for $7,000, to be expensed from the Islanders II account #62020

• Approved the Special Assessment of $7,500 for every Lighthouse Shores Member subject to the ballot passing, to be billed in November of 2022

• Appointed Pat Disney as the Inspector of Elections for the Lighthouse Shores Member Voting Ballot

• Peter Grant, Dave Peterson, Jim Siegfried, and Pete Wolcott were elected to the Board for the 2022-2024 Term.

Engineering

ACC RULE OF THE MONTH Sign Regulations

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

15.08 Sign Regulations:

A. No more than one "For Sale" sign per property is allowed, except that property as water frontage, in which case an additional "For Sale" sign may be placed in the window on the water front side. Signs shall not exceed 216 square inches or 12" x 18".

B. Townhouses may have one sign located over the garage or in the window except properties with water frontage, which may have an additional sign in the window of the water front side. Signs shall not exceed 216 square inches or 12" x 18".

C. Rental signs for long-term leases, or for terms longer than one month, are allowed in the window for solicitation of long-term tenants.

D. Temporary "Open House" signs are permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. Permanent "Open House” signs are not permitted.

E. No signs of any kind are permitted on the medians of Tahoe Keys Blvd., Ala Wai Blvd., or 15th Street.

F. One political sign, no larger than 216 square inches in size, can be placed on an individual's property, thirty (30) days prior to an election date and must be removed the day after the election date.

OCTOBER 2022

11 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

12 Finance Committee 10:00 a.m.

17 Board of Directors Special Executive Session 8:30 a.m.

17 Board of Directors Special Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

19 Board of Directors Executive Session 9:00 a.m.

19 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

20 TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee 3:00 p.m.

Water Quality Committee TBD Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD

Water Conservation Ad Hoc Committee TBD Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund (TKWRF501 (c) 3) – El Dorado Community Foundation TBD

NOVEMBER 2022

1 Board of Directors Special Executive Session –Management Firm Interviews TBD

2 Board of Directors Special Executive Session –Management Firm Selection TBD

2 Board of Directors Special Regular Meeting –Management Firm Selection 5:00 p.m.

8 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

9 Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m.

15 Town Hall Forum – CMT Project 6:00 p.m.

16 Board of Directors Executive Session 9:00 a.m.

16 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Water Quality Committee TBD

Finance Committee TBD Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD

TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Water Conservation Ad Hoc Committee TBD Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund (TKWRF501 (c) 3) – El Dorado Community Foundation TBD

CMT YEAR 1 COMES TO A CLOSE

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Control Methods Test (CMT) project that tests innovative methods to control the largest infestation of aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Basin reached another major turning point in year one of the test. On September 22, the contracted divers removed the turbidity curtains after the monitoring teams no longer detected herbicides in the waterways. This milestone was concurrent with the end of all boating restrictions in the Tahoe Keys lagoons. It marked the successful end of the herbicide portion of the three-year project.

As year one winds down, many are asking what the future looks like. Teams are shifting into data analysis to qualify the thousands of data points collected so far. Years two and three of the project will focus on non-chemical test methods like diver hand pulling, bottom barriers, UV-C light treatment and laminar flow aeration (LFA). No additional herbicide application or boating restrictions are planned for the project. These non-chemical methods will be extensively monitored to help create long-term management plans for TKPOA and to continue to guide the fight against invasive weeds.

According to the TKPOA Press Release, “Tahoe Keys Weeds Test Achieves Key Milestone,” the three-year field test project was preceded by a multi-year collaborative public planning process and extensive environmental review by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board.

On May 25, TKPOA began trials of EPA-approved herbicides, followed by UV-C light treatments.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe is monitoring the multi-year laminar flow aeration program. TRPA simultaneously launched independent rigorous monitoring for the project to collect data on the efficacy of treatments, water quality, and overall data on how the natural environment responds to the various treatments.

“This test project is producing an incredible amount of data that will help inform how we tackle the largest aquatic weed infestation in the lake,” TRPA Invasive Species Program Manager Dennis Zabaglo said. “It is encouraging to see this project move ahead after many years of planning and collaboration.”

“After a promising start, the next two years focus on testing a range of innovative and proven weed control methods, including UV-C light and laminar flow aeration,” said Jesse Patterson, chief strategy officer for the League to Save Lake Tahoe. “By evaluating every possible tool we have in one comprehensive test, the CMT can give us a formula for controlling ground zero for invasive weeds in Tahoe. And with that, we can protect the whole lake.”

The CMT Project team has summarized the activities, implementation, and monitoring actions in a special report. It reviews all the efforts taken between May and August of 2022 for the first year of the CMT Project. You can visit keysweedsmanagement.org on the CMT Reports page to read the Summer 2022 CMT Implementation Report and learn more about what happened on our waterways!

Special Assessment for COMMON OPERATIONS

By Mark J. Madison, Interim General Manager

2022 has been a year of change for the Tahoe Keys Property Owner’s Association (TKPOA). There have been managerial staff changes, commencement to evaluate the potential consolidation of its water system with an adjacent water service provider, and commencement to solicit a management firm to better serve the community.

In addition, earlier this year, I recommended (and the Board approved) an increase to salaries to all employees of the TKPOA. This increase was essential to attract and retain employees to continue our water quality efforts (ie. harvesting weeds), maintain facilities, and perform other functions relied upon by our members. Without this increase the services offered by the TKPOA would have suffered due to staffing deficiencies and a reduction in our skilled workforce.

These changes, especially the salary adjustments, increased the association’s operational costs. When looking at the projected costs, it is apparent that

TKPOA will exceed its common operating budget this year by about $360,000. Prior year’s savings will cover some of these overages, but not all. For this reason, The TKPOA Board has approved a special assessment of up to 5% to assist in covering this overage. This assessment should generate $243,000 to offset most of the projected $360,000 deficit.

This special assessment is calculated based on the lowest common assessment charged to members. This means that it will be less than 5% of what most members normally pay. This is calculated to be $159 per member.

Take note that by statute, HOA boards of directors are allowed to special assess the membership up to 5% of the current fiscal year's budgeted gross expenses without membership approval regardless of any limitations that might be found in the governing documents.

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT--COMON OPERATING

The Special Assessment is $159 per Property Owner. This will generate approximately $243,000 for costs to be incurred in the in the common operations for 2022 Fiscal Year.

The enclosed invoice is dated October 31st, 2022, with a due date for payment of November 30th, 2022. Late charges will not apply until December 14th, 2022.

Being a service organization, this special assessment is vital to maintain current operations at Tahoe Keys.

The attraction and retention of qualified staff is the cornerstone of how services are provided to the community. I appreciate your understanding of this matter.

Mark J. Madison

Interim General Manager

Questions or Request for Additional Information

Please check the project website: www. keysweedsmanagement.org for outreach materials and additional information. You can also contact the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444 Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Additional information can be located on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com.

59TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR ANNUAL ELECTION 2022

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

In accordance with the BYLAWS and the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Election and Voting Rules the 59th Annual Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, at 5:00PM in the TKPOA Pavilion.

At the 59th Annual Meeting, reports were presented on the state of the Association, and the 2022 Board of Directors Annual Election Ballots were opened and counted by the appointed Inspector of Elections – California Notary Public – Tania Green, and TKPOA Property Owner Volunteers Joanne Donmoyer, Liz Hansen, and Pat Disney.

The Board Candidates elected to the 2022-2024 Board of Directors are as follows:

• Peter Grant

• Dave Peterson

• Jim Siegfried

• Pete Wolcott

They will be serving the 2022-2024 Board Term

The current Board Members who still have one year left on their two-year term are Ken Silveira – Treasurer, Joy Curry Norem – Secretary, and Joby Cefalu – Director, and their terms end in 2023.

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The 2022 Board of Directors Annual Election results are as follows:

Board of Directors Annual Election

Count on 9/21/2022

Total TKPOA Members

Members Eligible to Vote as of 07/06/2021

Ballots Received by 5:05PM on

Valid Ballot

Invalid

Daum

Grant

Meyers

VOTING

Directors

Each year in October, TKPOA conducts a mailing to each member for their copy of the Annual Disclosure. This 80+ page document includes the upcoming year’s Operating Budget, Notice of Assessment Increases, Budget and Assessment Summary, Annual Update of TKPOA’s Reserve Study, and other pertinent required information for members of the TKPOA as we prepare to go into a new year. This mailing is a requirement of Civil Code §4040 for Homeowners Associations.

In 2018, the costs for printing and mailing the 2019 Annual Disclosure to all 1,529 members of the TKPOA totaled approximately $12,000. New for 2020, updates to the Civil Code requirements allowed for Associations to provide members their Annual Disclosure via electronic delivery, such as email, as long as the member has provided the Association with a completed and signed “Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery” Form.

As of September 1st, 2022 TKPOA has received approximately 500 "Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery" forms from members in time for the mailing of the 2023 Annual Disclosure. In October 2022, these 500 members will be sent an email with a link to their copy of the 2023 Annual Disclosure which will result in an approximately $3,000$5,000 savings in printing and mailing costs.s.

In order to increase these cost savings, TKPOA needs more members to sign up to receive their Annual Disclosures, and other communications via electronic delivery (email) as allowed by law. Examples of other electronic communications you may receive from TKPOA include Email Eblasts that get you the latest and greatest information on topics such as TKPOA Board Meetings, Town Hall Forum Announcements, Weed Harvesting Schedules, current and upcoming projects, Board Elections, etc.

Please note – if you have signed up to receive TKPOA Email Blasts, this does not automatically also include sign up to receive TKPOA Disclosures electronically. In order to receive electronic delivery (email) of Disclosures from TKPOA, a “Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery” form must be completed and received by Staff at the TKPOA office.

The “Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery” form can be found on the TKPOA website www.tkpoa.com, requested from the Front Desk at info@tahoekeyspoa. org, or requested in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office. Completed and signed forms should be returned to the TKPOA Office at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Contact the Front Desk with any questions at (530) 542-6444.

Please join us in our efforts in saving one tree at a time and a potential annual savings of $10,000 - $12,000 for the Association!

ELECTRONIC COMMUNCATIONS

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

WATER QUALITY EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT

By Mark Madison, General Manager

A Controlled Methods Test (CMT) has been conducted this year as part of a multi-year effort to reduce aquatic weeds in our lagoons. This test has taken longer and cost significantly more than could reasonably have been foreseen during the 2022 budgeting process. As a result, the Board approved an emergency assessment to cover the cost overrun for 2022. Billing for the emergency assessment will be mailed October 31st, and payment will be due November 30th, but late fees do not apply until Dec. 1st.

The cost overrun is primarily caused by water quality requirements that were more difficult than expected. The agencies required that the herbicide levels be dissipated to a non-detectable level prior to the removal of the curtains allowing the reopening the lagoons. This non-detectible requirement resulted in additional testing and project delays. In addition, weather systems, lake levels, and a general increase in prices from the original estimate also increased the cost of the work. One example of this was the windstorms that affected the curtains which then resulted in the need for additional diver services.

To cover this cost overrun, on August 17, the Board approved a one-time emergency assessment of $1,310,000 payable at $888 per waterfront lot and $444 per landlocked lot on or before November 1st, 2022. It should also be noted that in April and May of this year, the Board was informed about the projected costs overruns of the CMT project and approved temporary transfers of funds of up to $1.3 million from the Common Reserves Fund to fund the CMT project. This emergency assessment will repay this borrowing.

By way of background, on January 13th, 2022, LRWQCB unanimously approved the Issuance of Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test - National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit, the Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report and Adoption of Resolution Granting an Exemption to the Aquatic Pesticide Discharge Prohibition, and Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

On January 26th, 2022, the TRPA Governing Board unanimously approved the Certification of the Final EIS and approved the Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed CMT Project, [TRPA Project File# EIPC201-001] as submitted by the TKPOA.

These approvals are the culmination of more than a decade of work by the Water Quality Department, Environmental Consultants, and the countless volunteer hours dedicated by TKPOA Property Owners on Water Quality Committee (WQC), and the Board of Directors.

The CMT project was to allow for:

• Program management, technical and legal support for the Control Methods Test (CMT) to conduct a

16.9-acre aquatic herbicide demonstration within the Tahoe Keys Lagoons during 2022.

• TKPOA Water Quality Department support staffing to provide technical and logistic support of the CMT.

• Legal Support for the CMT to conduct a 16.9-acre aquatic herbicide demonstration within the Tahoe Keys Lagoons during 2022.

• Equipment and supplies required to conduct the CMT, and to become part of the Water Quality Department operations as needed.

• Continue the work required to receive the approvals for full-scale use of herbicides in the future.

• Project contingency for any additional required expenses.

• Continuing of Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) management as required by the CMT.

• Continuation and improvement in nutrient management in the Tahoe Keys Lagoons through analysis and testing of Laminar Flow Aeration (LFA).

• Continuation of Program management to include the technical support for Ultraviolet Light (UV-C) application.

• Efforts will continue to seek to obtain grant funds to reduce costs.

• Continue outreach to non-member stakeholders and public education efforts.

Moving forward, the use of aquatic herbicides may reduce the density of the aquatic invasive species weeds so that they can be further controlled using nonherbicide control methods.

EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT BILLING

The emergency assessment is $888 per waterfront property owner and $444 for landlocked owners without a Beach and Harbor dock. This will generate approximately $1,310,000 of additional funding for costs to be incurred in the 2022 Fiscal Years.

The invoices issued will be dated October 31st, 2022, with a due date for payment of November 1st, 2022, 2022. Payments are considered late after November 30th, 2022.

Questions or Request for Additional Information

Please check the project website: www. keysweedsmanagement.org for outreach materials and additional information. You can also contact the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444 Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Additional information can be located on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com.

Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association 2022 TRASH PROGRAM

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

On August 17th, 2022, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Board of Directors adopted a revised Architectural Control (ACC) rule that allows installation of Bear Boxes at single-family home properties within the Tahoe Keys.

Members interested in installing a Bear Box at their property must submit an application for pre-approval prior to installation to the Architectural Control Department (ACD), who will assist in ensuring the property owner is installing a South Tahoe Refuse serviceable Bear Box. Contact ACD Manager Linda Callahan, at lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444 ext. 239 with any questions.

Members interested in installing a bear box at their property should first contact South Tahoe Refuse (STR) at 530-541-5105 for a list of approved bear box vendors that STR will service. You can also visit their website for additional information on Bear Boxes at https:// southtahoerefuse.com/.

With approval of Bear Boxes within the Tahoe Keys, the Board also approved removal of the Sunday Service Dumpsters located at the Water Company Building as of October 15th, 2022.

On October 15th, 2022, these dumpsters located at the Water Company Building in Mt. Tallac Village 2 will be removed and Sunday Service will no longer be available. The last Sunday Dumpster Service will be October 9th, 2022. It will be illegal to dump any trash within the Tahoe Keys unless within the individual property owner’s trash bins, installed bear box.

It will also be illegal to dump at the TKPOA Cove/ Townhome properties unless you are an actual Property Owner of the corresponding Cove/ Townhome. The Cove/Townhome properties already have rules, signage and in some cases security cameras in place to prosecute illegal dumping. There is a $500 fine that can be enforced by the TKPOA as well as the CSLT Ordinance for unauthorized dumping on private property.

The South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station located at 2140 Ruth Avenue is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00AM-5:00PM for TKPOA Property Owners and City of South Lake Tahoe residents to deposit trash. TKPOA Property Owners will need to plan when departing on Sunday, since STR will not be open, and they may need to plan to visit the dump on Saturday.

TKPOA’s Member ID Card & RECREATIONAL PASS POLICY

As a reminder to our members, their renters, and guests, the following are provisions of TKPOA’s Member ID Card and Recreational Pass Policy for access to the Associations amenities and facilities as revised by the Board of Directors on May 22nd, 2015:

• Owners & Long Term Renters (LTR) must have a current valid Member ID card with a valid photograph of the member and/or LTR in their possession when using any of the Association’s facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, parks, playground, beaches and volleyball court.

• Up to three guests per Member ID Card and Long-Term Renter ID Card can get access to the association facilities when accompanied by the ID cardholder.

• The fee for replacing lost, stolen, or damaged ID Cards will be twenty dollars ($20.00). The TKPOA will take current digital photographs with the issuance of ID Cards.

• Property owners or their rental management company should direct their rental guests

to the TKPOA Pavilion office to purchase Short Term Recreational Passes for use of Association amenities. Vacation Renters need to provide a copy of their lease to the front desk – either hard copy or digital copy (for 2020 there is a daily per person fee of $10. Weekly passes are also available).

The complete text of the Member ID Card and Recreational Pass Policy can be found on the TKPOA website, www.tkpoa.com or a copy can be requested from the Office.

TKPOA Staff is tasked with enforcing TKPOA’s Operating Rules for Association amenities which includes enforcement of the Member I.D. Card and Recreational Pass Policy in order to correct violations.

Please contact the Front Desk at (530) 5426444 if you have questions on the Member ID Cards assigned to your property or on how to obtain recreational day use passes for your renters and guests. The Pavilion Office is open Monday-Sunday from 8:30AM-4:30PM.

COVE ADVISORS NEEDED

COVE ADVISORS NEEDED FOR ALOHA ISLE, ST. MORITZ, AND MOUNT TALLAC VILLAGE III

It is important that all TKPOA subdivisions are represented by a property owner living within their subdivision. Per the Advisor rules, any owner in good standing may volunteer to serve as the Advisor to their Subdivision or Cove. Otherwise the property owners may nominate themselves or another owner within that subdivision, confirmed by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Each Cove Advisor is responsible for handling the general affairs of the cove including unit/common area facilities; report maintenance, repair and other property owners issues to TKPOA management and follow-up in keeping those property owners up to date with current events, general affairs of projects happening within the Keys, and manage the cove’s budget.

If you want to volunteer or nominate a fellow owner please complete the “Request to be Appointed” form, which can be found on the TKPOA website: www.tkpoa. com under Documents in the Cove Advisors folder. Please return your completed form to Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at hblumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org, or turn in at the Pavilion Office located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

Sincerely, Carl Frederick

Notice of Change in Operating Rules

TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES

(Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)

The TKPOA Board of Directors approved to adopt the following changes to Association Operating Rules at the September 21st, 2022, Regular Board of Directors Meeting. These changes were to add clarification to the previously adopted rule and were not required to be sent out for a Membership Review Period.

Purpose and Effect of Proposed Rule Change

To further clarify Architectural Control Rules

ACC Rules Section 15

Misc. Provisions for exterior grounds, storage, and structures

15.02a Bear Boxes may be considered under the following circumstances:

• Must be approved by ACC.

• May not be positioned in side or rear setback areas.

• May not be placed closer than 10 feet from the front curb or further than 1 foot from the driveway. 10-foot curb measurement begins from the bear box pedestal.

• Must be green, gray, or brown in color. No customizations or murals.

• May be placed where they can be screened from view from the street and neighboring properties.

• Installations accommodating more than 2 standard garbage cans will not be allowed.

TKPOA

SUBDIVISIONS

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) is made up of 1,528 properties, or lots.

There are 335 townhomes making up twelve (12) townhome subdivisions and eleven hundred ninetythree (1193) single family homes making up the thirteen (13) single family home (SFH) subdivisions. There are also four multi-family units included in SFH subdivisions.

To better understand in which subdivision your property is located, we have provided the following Property Subdivision / Townhome Location Grid dated 5/25/2021.

Tahoe

Single Family Home Subdivision

Pinestone 1

Number of Subdivision Properties

Beach Drive, Capri Drive, White Sands Drive 15

Pinestone 2 Beach Drive, Capri Drive, White Sands Drive 11

Pinestone 3 Beach Drive, White Sands Drive 54

Mt. Tallac Village 1 Lassen Drive, Dana Court, Tuolumne Drive, Shasta Court, Texas Ave. 98

Mt. Tallac Village 2 Texas Avenue, Whitney Drive 18

Mt. Tallac Village 3 Colorado Avenue, Montezuma Drive 21

Aloha Isle Lido Drive, Marconi Way 74

Bavarian Isle Garmish Way, Garmish Court 35

Maki Isle Kokanee Way, Crystal Court, Emerald Drive 77

St. Moritz Isle Christie Drive, Wedeln Court, Traverse Court, Slalom Court 130

Lighthouse Shores

Lighthouse Shores 15

Tahoe Keys 1 & 2 Venice Drive, Dover Drive, Lucerne Way, Balboa Drive, Catalina Drive, Danube Drive, Capri Drive, Inverness Drive, Monterey Drive, Morro Drive

Tahoe Keys 5

Aloha Drive, Venice Drive, Carson Court, Daggett Court, Cathedral Court, Alpine Drive, Genevieve Court, Cascade Court, Weir Way, 15th Street

312

333

Subtotal 1193

Townhome Subdivisions / Units Address Number of Townhome Units

Cove 1 (168 thru 187) 405 Ala Wai Blvd 20

Cove 2 (188 thru 207) 357 Ala Wai Blvd 20

Cove 2A (208 thru 236) 357 Ala Wai Blvd 29

Cove 3A (146 thru 167) 439 Ala Wai Blvd 22

Cove 3B (92 thru 110) 439 Ala Wai Blvd 19

Cove 3C (111 thru 145) 439 Ala Wai Blvd 35

Cove 4 (78 thru 91) 477 Ala Wai Blvd 14

Cove 5 (1 thru 15) 555 Tahoe Keys Blvd 15

Cove 5 (16 thru 43) 497 Tahoe Keys Blvd 23

Cove 5 (44 thru 77)

Islanders I (294)

489 Tahoe Keys Blvd 39

2071 Venice Drive 1

Islanders I (295 thru 302) 553 Chrisie Drive 8

Islanders II (276 thru 293)

2081 Venice Drive 18

Islanders III (303 thru 329) 2031 Venice Drive 27

Islanders III (330 thru 335) 533 Emerald Drive 6

Tahoe Marina Shores (237 thru 275) 336 Ala Wai Blvd 39

Subtotal 335

Total 1528

By: Jeanette Tillman, Guest Contributor

Bear Deterrent and What You Can Do with Your Garbage

Garbage Kills Bears

Allowing bears to use trash and garbage as a food source creates serious problems for both people and bears. Because the food reward is so great, bears are willing to work hard to get at trash and garbage and return often in hopes of finding more.

Allowing bears to get into the garbage is one of the leading causes of human-bear conflicts. Being smart about how you handle and store your trash can protect your home and property and reduce animal incidents.

The best deterrent of all is to make sure there’s nothing in your garbage, at your home, or on your property, to attract bears in the first place. This can be as simple as keeping food and other fragrant items out of household garbage, at least until garbage day.

Freeze It

You can reduce odors that attract bears by keeping smelly items out of the trash until your collection day. If uneaten food cannot be put down the garbage disposal, try keeping a bag or container in your freezer for any bits of food, meat, bones, fruit, or anything else that’s likely to give off odors.

Lock it Up

Don’t leave any trash outside overnight; even empty bottles, cans, packages, and recyclables have odors that attract bears. Don’t store trash on your deck or screened-in porch, and don’t stash your trash in your car, truck, or camper. Put trash out the morning of pick up only.

Keep it Clean

Clean your trash containers frequently with ammonia OR bleach solutions (NEVER TOGETHER! IT CAN KILL!) or use a heavy-duty pine-scented cleaner.

Avoid using anything with a fruity or lemony scent to clean trash cans or anything else outside.

Use a Bear-Resistant Container

Bears use their paws much like people use their hands and can often just pop off or unlatch the lid. Bears are also very strong, so if the lid doesn’t pop off, it’s not much effort for a bear to dent, crack or split an ordinary can. There are a wide variety of bear-resistant containers available, just make sure they are no larger than 32 gallons and weigh less than 50 lbs. for collection personnel.

Did you know?

Bears are great climbers and can easily scoot up and over fencing if there’s something on the other side they really want. Black bears are also good diggers and can tunnel under-neath fencing as well.

Remember that garbage in an enclosure still gives off odors that attract bears and other wildlife. Check your home and property often to make sure there’s nothing else for bears to explore after they give up on the trash.

To learn more about how to reduce animal access by bears, or other wildlife, visit the Living with Wildlife Foundation’s website at www.lwwf.org. This nonprofit organization tests and certifies containers for the International Grizzly Bear Committee. You may be helping to save a bear’s life.

South Tahoe Refuse also offers food waste drop off at the Resource Recovery Facility on Wednesdays from 8AM-5PM at no charge.

Jeanette Tillman is the Administrator/Sustainability Manager at South Tahoe Refuse. For any questions, she can be contacted at (530) 542-8320 or jeanette@ southtahoerefuse.com.