Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association
TOWNHOME OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE/FACILITIES OFFICE HOURS
Townhome Oversight Committee/ Facilities Office Hours are every Monday from1:00PM to 3:00PM (excluding holidays), appointments can be booked up to the Wednesday prior to the meeting using the following link, https://calendly. com/john-cefalu-fsresidential/30min
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The Keys Breeze is the official monthly publication of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), which is located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to Keys Breeze mailed to a domestic address. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues and budgeted funds. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or its Board of Directors of the projects, services or views contained therein. FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES please contact Kathy Hess-Slocum at Just Imagine Marketing and Design at (775) 846-5656, kathy@justimaginemktg.com.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
TAHOE
Heather Blumenthal Operations Manager, Ext.
Linda Callahan Architectural Control Dept. Manager, Ext.
John Cefalu Facilities Director, Ext. 226
Code Enforcement (530) 545-0847
Water Company (530) 318-4268
Front Desk Attendant Ext. 221
Water Quality Ext. 275
2026-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT
Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT
Bryan Welsh, TREASURER
Sabine Litten, SECRETARY
Jesse Schue, DIRECTOR
Bonnie Halleran, DIRECTOR
Mark Acri, DIRECTOR
What Your Gallbladder Does (And When It Needs Help)
Many of my patients don't know much about their gallbladder until it starts causing issues — let's look at this small but important organ and when you should be concerned.
What is Your Gallbladder?
Your gallbladder is a small organ which lies under the liver on the right side of your abdomen (belly). It stores bile, a fluid made in the liver important for the digestion of fat.
When you eat something, your gallbladder squeezes the stored bile into your digestive system, helping break down fat so your body can use it.
When Things Go Wrong
The most common gallbladder condition is gallstones. Gallstones are small, hard pellets formed of bile material, ranging in size from grains of sand to a golf ball. Gallstones may not always cause issues, but they can block the flow of bile, resulting in pain and inflammation.
What to Watch For
Symptoms of a gallbladder condition include:
• Pain in your upper right abdomen which spreads to your shoulder or back
• Pain that gets worse after eating greasy or fatty foods
• Skin or eyes turning yellow
• Nausea, vomiting, fever, or chills
These symptoms may mean something is blocking your gallbladder, and you need medical help. Left untreated, these problems can become life-threatening.
Who is at Risk?
A variety of conditions can contribute to gallstones. You are more likely to develop gallstones if you are overweight, have a sedentary lifestyle, or if you lose weight rapidly.
The Bottom Line
If you experience upper right abdomen pain after eating fatty foods, nausea, vomiting, jaundice or fever, talk to your healthcare provider.
And if gallstones are causing problems, we may need to remove your gallbladder through surgery. This is a common procedure, and people lead normal, healthy lives without one; your liver still makes bile, flowing directly into your intestine instead.
Gallbladder problems won't fix themselves. If something feels wrong, let's talk about it before it becomes an emergency.
Dr. William Reid Shepard is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures at Barton Health. To learn more about general surgery services at Barton Health, call 530.543.5612 or visit BartonHealth.org.
2026 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
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2026
BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
APRIL 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BOARD ACTIONS
• 0 Member Dispute and Disciplinary Matters
• 8 Legal Matters
• 0 Contracts
• 0 Personnel Matters
• Authorized non-judicial foreclosure for APN 022-421-068-000.
APRIL 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPEN SESSION
BOARD ACTIONS
• Approved Diamond Roofing to complete an Islanders 3 townhome roof leak repair for a cost of $765.00 to be funded from Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved Alpenglow Tree Service for an Islanders 3 tree removal and cleanup for a cost of $4,050 to be funded from Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors for an Islanders 3 water lateral line leak repair for a cost of $1,013 to be funded from Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved Integrity Locksmith for an Islanders 3 townhome lock repair for a cost of $122 to be funded from Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved recoding a Solar Things purchase of Islanders 3 outdoor lighting replacements for a cost of $682 to Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved Bala Ventures for Islanders 3 tree stump grinding for a cost of $550 to be funded from Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved Arctic Electricians invoice for Lighthouse Shores (LHS) gate wiring repair for a cost of $2,432 to be funded from LHS Reserves.
• Approved Arctic Electricians invoice for Lighthouse Shores (LHS) gate wiring repair for a cost of $6,719 to be funded from LHS Reserves.
• Approved Grainger for a Lighthouse Shores (LHS) bike rack for a cost of $1,275 to be funded from LHS Reserves.
• Approved recoding a Signs of Tahoe Lighthouse Shores (LHS) vehicle gate invoice to reimburse Lori Runco for a cost of $70 to be funded from LHS Reserves.
• Approved Bala Ventures for Lighthouse Shores (LHS) tree stump grinding for a cost of $550 to be funded from LHS Reserves.
• Approved Alpenglow Tree Service for a Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) tree removal and cleanup for a cost of $1,233 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved Hatch Electric for repair of Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) power to lights and camera system for a cost of $250 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved Hatch Electric for repair of Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) power outlets at trash enclosure for a cost of $1,301 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved recoding an Amazon purchase for a Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) camera system router replacement for a cost of $1,631 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved Bala Ventures for Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) tree stump grinding for a cost of $500 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved Hatch Electric for a replacement channel beacon light for a cost of $1,333 to be funded from Channels & Lagoons Reserves.
• Approved TetraSolv for a GAC change out at Well #2 for a cost of $160,238 to be funded from Water Delivery System Reserves.
• Approved recoding a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) hearing review cost of $2,165 to Water Delivery System Reserves
• Approved recoding a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) hearing review cost of $3,253 to Water Delivery System Reserves
• Approved recoding a Struve Automotive invoice for a Water Company vehicle water pump replacement for a cost of $828 to Water Delivery System Reserves.
• Approved Alpenglow Tree Service for a Cove 2 tree removal for a cost of $1,783 to be funded from Cove 2 Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors for a Cove 2A townhome water lateral leak repair and vactor for a cost of $1,256 to be funded from Cove 2A Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors for a Cove 2A drainpipe repair and backfill for a cost of $3,754 to be funded from Cove 2A Reserves
• Approved Bala Ventures for Cove 2A tree stump grinding for a cost of $400 to be funded from Cove 2A Reserves.
• Approved Diamond Roofing for a Cove 3A townhome roof leak repair for a cost of $1,615 to be funded from Cove 3A Reserves.
• Approved Hatch Electric for a Cove 3B townhome power loss troubleshooting for a cost of $250 to be funded from Cove 3B Reserves.
• Approved Tahoe Outdoor Living to replace a portion of the Cove 3C front lawn for a cost of $5,430 to be funded from Cove 3C Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors to repair Cove 3C back parking lot flooding for a cost of $2,825 to be funded from Cove 3C Reserves
• Approved the purchase of a Cove 4 parking permit sign from Signs of Tahoe for a cost of $245 to be funded from Cove 4 Reserves.
• Approved Alpenglow Tree Service for Cove 5 tree removal and clean up for a cost of $7,367 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors to investigate a Cove 5 water leak for a cost of $175 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserves.
• Approved the purchase of a Cove 5 parking permit sign from Signs of Tahoe for a cost of $735 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserves.
• Approved Bala Ventures for Cove 5 tree stump grinding for a cost of $2,600 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserves.
• Approved Lake Tahoe Plumbing & Heating for Cove 5 HVAC repair for a cost of $735 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserves.
• Approved Nevada Chiller and Boiler to replace a boiler motor for a cost of $2,615 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Alpenglow Tree Service for emergency tree removal from the pavilion parking lot for a cost of $1,000 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Alpenglow Tree Service for emergency tree removal near the pavilion for a cost of $6,567 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Bala Ventures for common area tree stump grinding for a cost of $2,450 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors for Texas Yard cleanup for a cost of $15,896 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved McManus Plumbing for gas line modification at the indoor pool for a cost of $1,500 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Tahoe Pool Service for repair of plumbing leak for a cost of $832 to be funded from Common Reserves.
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• Approved the purchase of Tennis Court Rules & Etiquette signs from Signs of Tahoe for a cost of $411 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Reno Tahoe Geo Associates preparation of plan for Texas Lot drying bed for a cost of $2,155 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved the purchase of a fire hydrant sign from Signs of Tahoe for a cost of $612 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved the Easement Resolution changes for 2219 Texas.
• Accepted Kirt Willard’s resignation from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC), to appoint Committee member-intraining Alan Nicholson to the ACC, and to send a solicitation for volunteers notice to members for the vacant committee member in training position.
• • Approved the 2025 Audit Report and authorized posting to members.
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• Approved Mattaco to replace the Cove 3B 3C shared dock for a cost of $21,100 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost of $25,320 to be funded equally between Cove 3B and Cove 3C Reserves.
• Approved the Cove 3C Dock Gangway Extension project for a cost up to $17,324 to be funded from Cove 3C Reserves.
• Approved Lumos to complete the Ala Wai Site Survey for a cost of $47,500 plus a 10% contingency for a total cost of $52,250 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved the Lumos proposal for professional GIS Services for a cost up to $12,133 to be funded from Common Reserves
• Approved a cost up to $138,000 for the Texas Lot Paving Project to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved the Verdantas Amendment #2 for $104,678 for additional permitting, design changes for the production well and building ground improvement to be funded from the Water Delivery System Reserve.
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• Approved the proposed West Channel Single-Family Resident Waterway Sticker Policy for a 28-day member review period.
• Adopted the proposed changes to ACC Rules Section 13.
• • Adopted the proposed changes to the Collection Policy Resolution.
TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES
CHANGES
(Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
At the April 15th, 2026 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following proposed changes to the Association Operating Rules. These proposed rules were noticed for potential changes on March 18th, 2026.
PURPOSE OF CHANGE:
To clarify Architectural Control Rules to be in conformance with current practices for architectural approvals and set a reasonable size limit for docks within Tahoe Keys lagoons to assist in compliance with TKPOA’s MOU with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA).
SECTION 13 – BOAT DOCKS AND OVER-WATER PLATFORMS
Dock Size: New or replacement docks may not exceed the size of 300 sq. feet.
SHORT TERM RENTAL CONCERNS – CONTACT INFORMATION
LEAVE NO IMPACT
We hope all owners enjoy the beautiful Tahoe Keys and South Lake Tahoe communities and respectfully ask all rental owners and their guests to adhere to the City’s Leave No Impact program to mitigate impacts to our non-vacationing residents. Please be respectful of your neighbors and residents by Leaving No Impact from your rental activities.
VHRs are enforced by the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Police Department – Community Services Division. CSLT enforcement is available 24/7.
To report a disturbance, please call (530) 542-6100 at the time of the disturbance and an Officer will be dispatched. Complaints may also be submitted online at: https://secure.coplogic.com/dors/en/filing/ submitreport?dynparam=1758141477766#additionalInfoAnchor1
To report unpermitted rentals, please email the City Community Services Officer (CSO) at cso@cityofslt.us.
Additional information can be found on the City website, at https:// www.cityofslt.gov/2510/Vacation-Home-Rentals including the Issued Permit Map for Vacation Home Rentals.
TKPOA’s Code Enforcement Department cooperates with City Code Enforcement and is available to assist in mitigating noise and other disturbances. To contact TKPOA Code Enforcement please call (530) 545-0847.
For questions on the Association’s Rental Permit Program, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather. blumenthal@fsresidential.com, or (530) 542-6444 ext. 228.
TAHOE KEYS ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
REMINDER – BOAT, TRAILER AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association’s Code Enforcement Department is tasked with patrolling the Tahoe Keys and enforcing provisions of the Association’s Governing Documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Operating Rules, Architectural Rules, etc.). Code Enforcement Department also works closely with the Community Design and Review (ACC) Department to recognize and report property violations.
The ultimate goal of the TKPOA Code Enforcement Department is compliance with the provisions of the Association’s Operating Rules and CC&Rs, including but not limited to: ensuring use and enjoyment of the Association’s amenities exclusively by members and their guests, enforcing parking requirements within the Townhomes Subdivisions, enforcing prohibition of commercial business activities and boat/trailer parking within the Tahoe Keys, and protecting each member’s right to the quiet enjoyment of their property.
Enforcement Procedures begin with courtesy notices, reminding members, their tenants, and guests, of the Association’s rules and regulations and providing notice that a violation exists. Most violations are resolved with these courtesy notices, and no further action is required.
For those violations that continue, Code Enforcement will provide warning notices and letters to the property owner, serving as additional reminders of the Association’s rules and regulations and next steps in the enforcement process if the violation continues.
Once all steps to correct the violation have been exhausted by TKPOA Code Enforcement, a Board Hearing notice will be generated to the responsible property owner for potential disciplinary action. Disciplinary action includes suspension of membership amenity access and fines for confirmed violations.
For more egregious violations, such as illegal property rentals or commercial business violations, an automatic Board Hearing is scheduled with the responsible property owner for potential disciplinary action.
Reminder – Boat, Trailer and Parking Restrictions and Enforcement Procedures
TKPOA CC&Rs Article VIII, Section 12, prohibits the parking of trailers, boats, jet skis, and other recreational vehicles within the Tahoe Keys unless within an enclosed garage or for the purposes of loading and unloading. Code Enforcement will place courtesy reminder tags on boats, trailers, jet skis, and recreational vehicles to remind members, their tenants and guests of the parking restrictions within the Tahoe Keys. This courtesy tag begins the grace period that the Association allows for temporary boat, trailer, and recreational vehicle parking:
City of South Lake Tahoe Parking Code and Enforcement
4.25.370 Storage of vehicles on right-of-way prohibited.
No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or alley for more than a consecutive period of 72 hours. (Ord. 21 § 2; Ord. 813 § 8. Code 1997 § 16-40)
4.25.650 Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 or a greater amount set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1098 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 961 § 1. Code 1997 § 16-97)
4.25.670 Removal of vehicles authorized.
When appropriate signs or markings are in place giving notice, any officer of the police department, parking control officer or private patrol officer as defined in Chapter 4.140 SLTCC is hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed any vehicle that is stopped, standing or parked on any municipal off-street parking lot, facility or garage in violation of this article. The procedure for removal or impounding of vehicles shall be as provided in Sections 22850 through 22854 of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 1098 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 961 § 1. Code 1997 § 16-99)
For questions on Security Practices and Procedures, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@fsresidential.com or (530) 542-6444 ext. 228.
Parking Grace Periods
Driveway – 7 Days
Street - 3 Days (same as the CSLT)
Boats, jet skis, and trailers parked within a property’s driveway are provided a 7-day grace period, while parking along the street provides a 3-day grace period (matching the City of South Lake Tahoe’s policy).
Once the grace period timeframe has expired, Code Enforcement will begin following the parking enforcement procedures which includes placing violation notices and sending warning notices, informing the responsible property owner of next steps, including scheduling a hearing with the Board of Directors for consideration of imposition of fines and/or suspension of amenity access privileges.
Parking Violation Fines - Excerpt from TKPOA Fine Policy
Parking tags placed on vehicle, trailer, RV are considered warning notices for parking violations. A disciplinary hearing will then be scheduled with the Board of Directors for any additional violations after the first violation. Hearings may result in fines and/or suspension of amenity access passes for confirmed violations. All fines are assessed per violation (i.e. 2 violations = 2 fines).
Townhome Parking Lots
Due to the limited space within Townhome areas, boats, jet skis, trailers, and recreational vehicles may not be parked within a Townhome parking lot at any time. Enforcement procedures within the Townhome lots require immediate removal of the prohibited vehicle/trailer in order to avoid a potential tow.
Code enforcement will place a violation tag on the vehicle, boat, jet ski, and/or trailer and attempt to locate the owner prior to initiating further enforcement action.
Townhome Boat Docks
Townhome Community owned docks are closed for use between December 1 and April 1 during the winter snow season. Motorized vessels and sailboats may not be moored within the Townhome dock slips during this time.
Code enforcement will place a violation tag on the vessel and attempt to locate the owner to request the vessel be removed prior to initiating further enforcement action.
By Dave Peterson
It was an odd winter. We ended up with close to average total precipitation, and about 80% snowfall. But spring snowpack is nearly zero. The long, warm spells between snow dumps melted it all. The lake is nearly full, but soil and tree moisture in the forest are going to suffer very early in the summer. We are probably in for a smoky summer. I hope not.
We had another bad windstorm in April that knocked over a 18 trees around the Keys. I’ve written about the reason it happens before, so I won’t repeat. Lianne and I finally bit the bullet and had our 2 large pines taken down at our house before they could fall over on someone. It hurt to do it, but the tree cutter noticed ground cracking at the base of one of them, indicating initiation of failure. It was a good thing we did it. We used Alpenglow, and they did a great job for us.
MONTHLY UPDATE:
Drinking Water. We will be awarding 3 separate contracts for construction of the well/pipeline project: well drilling (already awarded), well building, and pipelines. Well drilling starts in May, and should be done in early July. The other two bid packages go out to bid in late April, and should commence construction sometime in early July. The pipeline project includes a new 12” main in the southbound lane of Ala Wai/Keys Blvd from the wellsite to the intersection at Venice. The City requires that we grind and replace 2” of pavement across the entire lane, so at least one lane will be smooth when we finish! The City has no plans to redo the northbound lane, however. The pipeline should be completed by October. The pump house construction will take longer due to equipment ordering lead-time, so it won’t be completed until early summer 2027.
Impacts of the actual construction are going to be a pain for nearly all members, and some of you will suffer more. We will keep traffic moving on Ala Wai/Keys Blvd, and we will do what we can to limit noise and dust, and bother, but it is what it is, and we will get past it.
“Construction staging areas” are where a contractor stores materials and equipment during the project. We have offered several sites in each bid package, and contractors are free to select others at their disposal. It will be up to each contractor to select their staging area. Contractors use these areas daily, but ingress/egress
traffic is usually light. The far bigger construction impact will be the construction itself.
Bulkheads. [Text repeated from last month] The bulkhead behind Coves 3B, 4, and 5, and the indoor pool needs to be replaced. Engineering is nearly complete, and bids will be solicited soon. The Townhome Oversight Committee wanted hard bids before putting a special assessment out for a vote. The ballot should come out in the next 3 months or so.
On-shore work on Cove 3A and Islanders 1 bulkheads will start sometime after May 1, which is the start of the Tahoe construction season.
The St. Moritz bulkhead committee has been meeting monthly, and will have a report available in the next few months. They will present a menu of solutions with approximate costs for use by individual homeowners or groups of homeowners.
Kids Sailing. The sponsors of the proposed 2-week summer sailing program for children of members and their guests, centered at the Pavilion beach, are still working at obtaining all of the required insurance endorsements. Hopefully they are successful!
Potential Common Area Lot Sale. We plan to open ballots at the May board meeting. If you haven’t already done so, please mark your ballot and either mail it or turn it in at the Pavillion.
Texas Lot Cease and Desist. We were cited by TRPA for violations at our Texas Ave. corporate yard; primarily for parking on the dirt and having uncovered earthen materials piles. The lot is dead flat, and runoff is zilch, but this is Tahoe. I’m not sure why we warranted such attention, given that nearly EVERY street in our urban area is dotted with vehicles parked on the dirt.
But we are working to clear the C&D. We hauled in 650 cu yd of wood chips and spread them, covered the materials piles, and at the April meeting approved a $138k expenditure on new paving. Then hopefully we can get back to business. We all get to share in these costs, by the way. On a positive note, the wood chips smell great!
Venice Tennis Court. A couple of years ago we had to close the court because of cracking and uneven pavement. We had a geotechnical investigation done, which concluded that subgrade soils were unsuitable, given the high groundwater table. (That’s why there
are piles of rubble on the courts). A contractor bid $875k to fix it, and the board balked. The proposal was to tear out the slab, remove several feet of subgrade, import and compact new subgrade, and construct a post-tensioned slab. It would have been great, but it was just too much. We now have an alternate proposal to grind it flat and place removable interlocking tiles (“Sport Court Modular Prime Play Surface”) for $340k. Board member Sabine Litton toured a facility in Reno with staff and a couple of tennis/pickle ball players and gives the system high marks.
We sent out a poll several years ago, and the majority of responders wanted mixed tennis and pickle ball, so the plan staff is investigating is to put it together as one tennis court and 2 pickleball courts. I’m looking forward to the proposal. The board will consider approval at the May meeting. It would be nice to get that amenity back in service!
Boat Sticker Program. The Rules and Enforcement Committee has been working on a policy to help spread the cost of our waterways maintenance to non-member users of our waterways. Many of our single-family house owners rent boat slips out for the summer. This is allowed; it is similar to renting a room out in your house. (It is not allowed for townhome owners, however, because those docks are common facilities. And nobody can rent out a boat in the Keys.) But renting boat slips results in more boats using the Keys. We are limited to 2141 total boat moorings under an MOU with
TRPA, so we need to police ourselves. But more importantly, all boats benefit from waterway maintenance equally, so the proposed policy would move us toward a beneficiaries-pay formula.
The first year of the sticker program would be a data collection year to get a handle on how many boats of various categories are moored in the Keys. Then the policy would be revisited to consider adjusting sticker fees to recover a portion of our annual maintenance costs.
At the April board meeting the proposed policy was released for 28-day member review. Please take a look and send us your comments.
Board Elections. We elect about half the board every year, and May is usually when we ask for self-nominations. Service on the board will challenge you in many ways. But it is important work, and this is a very complex and difficult HOA. We need wise and hardworking people to work with the other board members and staff to solve problems and make decisions. Please give this your consideration.
Keys Life. If you haven’t done so already, I’d encourage everyone to sign up for a Keys Life activity. There is something planned nearly every week, so give it a go! The Memorial Day afternoon picnic at the Pavillion, for instance, will be a great place to meet and talk with your neighbors. Lianne and I will be there, so we hope to see you!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
SPRING IS AN ACTIVE TIME FOR TAHOE BEAR CUBS AND YEARLINGS Keep Tahoe Bears Wild!
As temperatures start to warm and snow begins to melt, a new crop of bear cubs are emerging from winter dens with their mothers. Yearlings, which were born last year, are also on the move. Some are still with their mother bears, some are solo after separating before denning, and some may be showing signs of disease.
Cubs of the year, born around the beginning of February, are sticking close to their mothers, and learning survival skills in the wild to prepare them for living on their own in about one year. For those cubs born a little over a year ago, now called yearlings, it is time for them to part ways with their mother bears and sibling bears. Mother bears, once free of these “teenagers,” will once again find a mate and breed to continue the cycle of producing cubs every other year.
Cubs of the year are dependent on their mothers and are being taught how to forage on natural vegetation, including grass, berries, grubs, and other wild bear foods. Mother bears may be protective of the cubs, so people need to give them space. Never get in between a mother bear and her cubs. If you see a cub of the year alone, or up a tree for safety, the mother bear may not want to leave the area, so back away and give them room to reunite.
This time of year, wildlife agencies receive many calls from people concerned that they have found an orphaned cub when they are actually seeing a yearling that is safely on its own. A good rule of thumb for knowing the difference is to look at the size of the bear. If the bear is the size of a cat (around 10-15 pounds), it is a new cub of the year and chances are the cub’s mother bear is somewhere nearby or she may have sent her cubs up a tree while she goes to forage. Keep an eye on the cub and if you do not see the mother bear after a few hours, please call the appropriate state wildlife agency below so they can send a wildlife professional out to assess the situation. Yearlings on the other hand, normally weigh between 50-150 pounds and are well equipped to make it on their own and do not need handouts or human intervention.
Something that seems to be reported to wildlife managers more each year are undersized cubs and yearlings, often orphaned and malnourished, and sometimes behaving oddly for a wild animal. These young bears tend to be alone, small for their age, are often skinny with no fear of people, reluctant or unable to flee, and exhibit habituated behaviors often described as “dog-like.”
“These could just be hungry orphans looking for food, but increasingly we are seeing signs of neurologic disease like a slight head tilt or tremors,” said Dr. Brandon Munk, senior wildlife veterinarian with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
Since 2014, CDFW and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) have been investigating cases of encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, in young bears in the Tahoe Basin and throughout their range in California and Nevada. CDFW and NDOW have partnered with researchers at UC Davis and Oregon State University to determine the causes of encephalitis in California and Nevada black bears. Researchers have discovered both viruses and parasites associated with the condition but have not yet confirmed the primary cause(s) of this disease.
“We think the condition is more significant as a risk for increased human-bear conflict than a risk to bear populations or to people,” said Dr. Munk.
On occasion, a cub has truly been orphaned, which could result from a vehicle strike, or other causes of
death of the sow. You may also see a small bear that may be showing signs of encephalitis. In either case the proper state authorities, CDFW or the NDOW, should be called to evaluate the situation and safely transport the cub for evaluation and/or rehabilitation. Resist the temptation to offer food handouts to these bears to preserve their chances of remaining wild and eventually being released back into the wild.
Picking up a cub too soon or while its mother bear is just around the corner can do a lot more harm than good. If the bear is a yearling, it is perfectly normal for it to be on its own. If you’re not sure, don’t hesitate to call a wildlife professional at CDFW, California State Parks or NDOW to ask.
Don’t teach these young bears to be comfortable around people! If they have gotten too close, make noise and try to scare them away so they don’t feel comfortable and want to stay. While it’s fun to see bears and even take pictures and videos, you’re telling the bear that it’s alright to be close to you.
Bears are smart and acquire learned behaviors based on their experiences. If they have a negative, scary encounter with a human, chances are they will try to avoid them in the future. Allowing bears to become comfortable around people can lead to unwanted activity, including breaking into cars and houses or approaching people who are eating outdoors. It is illegal to feed bears both directly and indirectly by allowing them access to garbage or food.
To report human-bear conflicts, bears that show signs of disease or orphaned cubs of the year:
• In California, contact CDFW at 916-358-2917 or report online using the Wildlife Incident Reporting (WIR) system at apps.wildlife. ca.gov/wir.
• Non-emergency wildlife interactions in California State Parks can be reported to its public dispatch at (916) 358-1300.
• In Nevada, contact NDOW at 775-688-BEAR (2327).
• If the issue is an immediate threat, call the local sheriff’s department or 911.
Learn more about keeping Tahoe bears wild at TahoeBears.org and BearWise.org.
Coming SoonWATER DELIVERY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FOR DELAYS AND IMPACTS
The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) held a Town Hall Forum on Tuesday April 7th, 2026, for updates on the Well #4 Project. The project is scheduled to begin in May 2026 and includes a new 12-inch water line to be installed between White Sands Drive and Venice Drive (location indicated red line in the map below).
TKPOA currently has 3 water wells referred to as Well #1, Well #2, and Well #3. In 2020, Uranium detection in Well #3 required the well to be temporarily shut down and filtration added to address the naturally occurring uranium contamination. With the uranium and existing PCE filtration, pumping capacity was significantly reduced –Original capacity: 5,250 GPM
Today’s capacity: 2,200 GPM
Well #4 will add 2,000 GPM to the Tahoe Keys Water Delivery System pumping capacity.
PROJECT TIMELINE
May-June 2026 Well Drilling
July-October 2026 – New 12” water line (3,400 feet)
July 2026-October 2027 New Well #4 Online and New Well Facility and Restroom Completed
PROJECT IMPACTS/WHAT TO ANTICIPATE, PLAN FOR
• 24/7 drilling noise during a 2-week period in the May-June Well Drilling Phase
» The single-family homes and town homes directly affected will be notified once the specific 2-week period is known.
• Working Hours – 8AM-6:30PM Monday-Friday (TRPA Noise Ordinance)
• Also scheduled – a South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Sewer Laterals Realignment Project on Capri Drive
» A traffic control plan will be submitted to the City of South Lake Tahoe by the contractors
» An email blast will be sent out once more information is known
• Plan accordingly for traffic delays to access the Ala Wai Tennis Court, Pavilion Office and Beach Area, Outdoor Pool, Playground, Volleyball Court, Pickleball Court, and homes in the project area.
ALA WAI PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPE
• TKPOA Ala Wai Park will have improved landscaping installed with a new paver walking path, shrubs, and trees
• BMP’s are also required to be installed starting at the Basketball Court to White Sands Drive
• Ala Wai Tennis Court Parking lot will be reorganized and 4 parking spots added
• Restroom will be installed next to the Ala Wai Tennis Court
» Access will require a TKPOA Amenity Access Pass
» Facilities Staff and Cintas will maintain the facility
• A new picnic table area will be added
TOWN HALL RECORDING AND PRESENTATION
The recording and PowerPoint presentation have been emailed to members and are posted on the tkpoa.com website under Documents>>Town Hall Forums.
Please contact info@tahoekeyspoa.org with any questions.
TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES
(Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
At the April 15th, 2026 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following proposed changes to the Association Operating Rules. These proposed rules were noticed for potential changes on March 18th, 2026.
PURPOSE OF CHANGE:
To refine language in the Association’s Collection’s Policy Resolution to match with Collection’s Procedures for regular and special assessments.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
(Hereinafter "Association")
A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03182026
RE: 2026 STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR COLL ECTION OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT OF LIENS (EXHIBIT A) TO COLLECTION POLICY; AND BOARD RESOLUTION TO CORRECT CIVIL CODE STATUTORY CROSSREFERENCES IN THE COLLECTION POLICY
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Tahoe Keys (“C, C, &R s”) and/or Bylaws provide the Board of Directors the right and power to levy and collect General and Special Assessments, as well as promulgate rules and regulations for the purposes of managing and controlling the affairs and business of the Association;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has adopted the Associations Collection and Full Pay Policy for Assessments (“Collection Policy”) by which it may: (1) collect delinquent General and Special Assessments, which may be liened and foreclosed; and (2) suspend a delinquent Owner's Membership Privileges for failure to pay assessments; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to adopt the 2026 Statement of Policies and Practices for Collection of Delinquent Assessments and Enforcement of Liens – Exhibit A to Collection Policy reflecting the amount of annual general and special assessments payable for the 2026 fiscal year and to direct Association’s staff to deliver notice of said adoption to members within fifteen (15) days of such adoption;
WHEREAS, Civil Code Sections 4355(b)(3) and 4355(b)(5) provide, in pertinent part, that decisions setting the amount of a regular or special assessment and/or issuance of a document that merely repeats the governing documents are not subject to the rule change procedure set forth in Civil Code Sections 4360 and 4365; and
WHEREAS, the Collection and Full Pay Policy for Assessments – Exhibit A to Collection Policy contains statutory cross- references to the DavisStirling Common Interest Development Act;
WHEREAS, the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act contained in Civil Code Sections 1350 - 1378 was repealed effective December 31, 2013, (“Prior D-S Act”) and continued in a new provision in the revised and restated Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act within Sections 4000-6150 of the Civil Code (effective January 1, 2014);
WHEREAS, Civil Code Section 4235 provides:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law or provision of the governing documents, if the governing documents include a reference to a provision of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act that was repealed and continued in a new provision by the Act that added this section, the Board may amend the governing documents, solely to correct the cross-reference, by adopting a board resolution that shows the correction. Member approval is not required in order to adopt the resolution pursuant to this section.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wish to adopt amendments to the Collection and Full Pay Policy for Assessments – Exhibit A to Collection Policy to correct the cross-references by adopting this Board Resolution to show the cross-references to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act that became effective January 1, 2014, and to direct Association’s staff to deliver notice of said adoption to members within fifteen (15) days of such adoption;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby adopts the 2026 Statement of Policies and Practices for Collection of Delinquent Assessments and Enforcement of Liens – Exhibit A to Collection Policy reflecting the amount of annual general assessments payable for the 2026 fiscal year;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors also hereby adopts the amendments to the Collection Policy for Assessments – Exhibit A to the Collection Policy consistent with Civil Code Section 4235 to delete reference to the Prior D-S Act and to replace such reference with the new Civil Code section that became effective January 1, 2014, in the following manner (double underlining denotes additions / strike-outs denote deletions) (“New Code Section Amendments”); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby directs Association staff to provide notice of adoption of the 2026 Statement and of the New Code Section Amendments within fifteen (15) days of said adoption.
COLLECTION POLICY FOR DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2026
Pursuant to the Association's governing documents and California Civil Code §5310 and §5660(a)-(f), the following are the Association's assessment collection practices and policies:
1. Regular quarterly assessments are due and payable on the first day of the first month of each quarter.
2. All other assessments, including special assessments, reimbursement assessments, reconstruction assessments and capital improvement assessments are due and payable on the date specified by the Board in the notice of assessment.
3. Unpaid assessments are delinquent fifteen (15) days after they are due. (Civil Code §5650 (b)).
4. A late charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount past due will be charged for any assessment which is not paid on or before the thirtieth (30th) day after the assessment is due.
5. Interest on the balance due will accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum commencing thirty (30) days after each assessment becomes due pursuant to Civil Code §5650(b)(3).
6. A Disciplinary Hearing may be scheduled, pursuant to Civil Code §5855, by the Board of Directors, or appointed subcommittee, for delinquent assessments and a fine may be imposed within 5 days written notice and may include suspension of member’s rights.
7. Prior to recording a lien, the Association, or its agent, will send a pre-lien letter to the owner as required by Civil Code §5660(a)-(f), by certified and first-class mail to the owner's address of record. If the owner fails to pay the amounts set forth in the pre-lien letter within thirty (30) days of the date of that letter, a lien for the amount of any delinquent assessments, late charges, interest and/or costs of collection, including any attorney's fees, may be recorded against the owner's property. A copy of the lien will be sent to the owner at his/her address of record via certified mail within ten (10) days of recordation thereof. (Civil Code §5650(a), §5660, §5675 (e)).
8. After the expiration of thirty (30) days following recordation of the lien, and the amount of delinquent assessment or special assessment reaches Eighteen Hundred Dollars ($1,800 USD) or more than 12 months delinquent, the Board may make the decision to foreclose on the lien. (Civil Code §5715(a), §5720(a)).
9. If the balance due is not paid upon demand, the matter may be turned over to any attorney for legal action, including lien foreclosure and/or a money judgment, or to a collection service for further action, including but not limited to, non-judicial foreclosure of the lien.
10. The delinquent owner will be responsible for all costs of collection, including attorney's fees, incurred by the Association to collect any delinquent sums. (Civil Code 5660(a)-(f)).
11. Any partial payments received on a delinquent account may be applied to the oldest outstanding balance on the account. This may result in a late charge being assessed for the current month.
12. Nothing herein limits or otherwise affects the Association's right to proceed in any other lawful manner to collect any delinquent sums owed to the Association.
13. All charges listed herein are subject to change without notice.
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY OPERATING RULE SECTION 10 REMINDER
In anticipation of the upcoming irrigation season, this is a reminder of TKPOA’s 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 extends to all TKPOA Common Areas, all Cove Townhome landscaping, all Single-Family home landscaping, and commercial water customer properties landscaping.
Landscape irrigation of 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 Operating Rule to impose a landscape irrigation schedule which is required by the limited capacity available of TKPOA’s water wells and TKWC Water Service.
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 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Also visit the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa. com. For additional assistance please contact TKPOA Security at 530-545-0847.
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY OPERATING RULE
WATER CONSERVATION AND IRRIGATION 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:
TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
IRRIGATION SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE A
Group 1 (red)
Group 2 (teal)
Group 3 (green)
Group 4 (purple)
Group 5 (brown)
Group 6 (blue)
Group 7 (yellow)
Group 8 (pink)
Group 9 (orange)
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 East Channel Townhomes: Cove 1, Cove 2, Cove 2A, Cove 3A, Cove 3B, Cove 3C, Cove 4, Cove 5, Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS
TKPOA West Channel Townhomes: Islanders 1, Islanders 2, and Islanders 3 and Lighthouse Shores Common Area
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 5:00AM-7:00AM
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 5:00AM-7:00AM
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Cove 5 Friday) 8:00AM-11:00AM
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM
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.
TOWNHOME CORNER
THE "KEYS" TO FINDING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE WEBSITE
Need to find your cove’s specific information?
A lot of information concerning townhome cove owners has been posted on the website. Here are the steps to access this information:
• Go to www.tkpoa.com
• Sign in (on the right side)
• Click on the tab “Docs”
• Select “Documents”
• Select “Townhome Oversight Committee” from the menu
• In this folder are the following (select and then look for your Cove’s folder):
» Cove Financial Reports
» Cove Newsletters
» Cove Town Hall Presentations
» Meeting Agendas
» Property Insurance
» Townhall Surveys
» Prior Cove Advisor Meeting Documents
Need to submit a Workorder or TOC Agenda Request?
Click on header "Townhomes”.
• Select “Work Order” to submit a work order, snow removal or call request.
• Select “Agenda request” to submit an item for the next TOC meeting.
Need the zoom link for an upcoming meeting?
Click on the header "News"
Select "Events.”
Scroll down to see the calendar, search for the date, and click on the event to find the zoom link.
Looking for a proposed rule or policy change?
Click on the header “Docs”
Select “Documents”
Select “Rules & Procedures”
Select “Rule Change Notifications”
WANT TO PAY DUES ONLINE?
Click on header “Pay Dues”.
A new window will open on the FSR Click Pay website. You will need to sign in with your Click Pay user ID and password to proceed.
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