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PG. 24-26 PROPOSED RULE CHANGESACC SECTION 13
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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
You may also scan the QR code with your phone

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.
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(775) 846-5656, kathy@justimaginemktg.com.
356 Ala Wai Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-6444 p (530) 541-2521 f tkpoa.com ADMINISTRATIVE
TAHOE
Hallie Kirkingburg
John Cefalu Facilities Director, Ext. 226
Code Enforcement (530) 545-0847
Water Company (530) 318-4268
Kristine Lebo
Water Quality Manager, Ext. 241
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

To submit a Service Request for a common area or the exterior of a townhome, please log in to your Community’s Connect Resident Portal at: https://tkpoa.connectresident. com/

You may also scan the QR code with your phone.
Once logged in, click on “Service Request” and select one of the following options,
• Common Area/Parks
• Cove 5 Townhomes 1-77
• Cove 1 Townhomes 168-187
• Indoor Pool/Outdoor Pool
• Cove 2 Townhomes188-207
• ISL 1 Townhomes 294-302
• Cove 2A Townhomes 208-236
• ISL 2 Townhomes 276-293
• Cove 3A Townhomes 146-167
• ISL 3 Townhomes 303-335
• Cove 3B Townhomes 92-110
• TMS Townhomes 237-275
• Cove 3C Townhomes 111-145
• Cove 4 Townhomes 78-91
• Townhome Oversight Committee Agenda Item Request
Please provide a detailed description of the service request and upload any relevant photos. You will receive status updates via the email address associated with your account as the request progresses.
If you do not have access to the Community’s Connect Resident Portal, please submit your service request by calling 1-800-428-5588


Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It’s a fun, social way for people of all ages to be active. But the recent boom in popularity has brought a rise in pickleballrelated injuries. Here’s how to stay safe while enjoying yourself on the pickleball court.
If you’re new to pickleball, think of it as a mashup of badminton, tennis, table tennis, and whiffle ball. It’s played, indoors or out, on a badmintonsized court with a net a little lower than a tennis net. The equipment is a lightweight paddle and a plastic, baseball-sized ball.
Pickleball has a reputation for being tennis-lite. But don’t let that lull you into carelessness. In older players, the number of pickleball injuries per year now rivals the number of tennis injuries.

Playing pickleball can boost your health and well-being. But it may also cause injuries, such as:
• Ankle sprain: An overstretched or torn ligament near an ankle, often caused by falling or a twisting motion
• Hamstring strain: A pull or tear in a muscle on the back of the thigh, often due to changing direction quickly
• Wrist or finger fracture: A broken bone that may result from the force of falling onto an outstretched hand
• Tennis elbow: Inflammation or tiny tears in the tendons around the elbow caused by damage from overuse
• Eye injuries: Such as tearing of the retina, which may result from being struck in the eye by a ball
These precautions can help you avoid getting into a pickle on the pickleball court.
• Stretch before and after every game. Tight muscles are more easily injured.
• Wear court shoes made for racquet sports. They offer better stability for side-to-side motion than running or walking shoes.
• Don protective sports glasses or goggles. Make sure they have shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. If you play outdoors, look for UV protection, as well.
• Consider taking lessons to learn proper form. A qualified instructor can show you how to hold your paddle correctly and keep your feet stable.
Good technique on the court improves your odds of staying injury-free — and winning matches!
Kyle Swanson, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (TOSM). He is a sports medicine specialist treating knee, hip, and shoulder conditions at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe and in TOSM offices in Carson City, Gardnerville, and Stateline. For more information, call 530.543.5612 or visit BartonHealth.org.


Note: All meetings will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion, 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted.
Member meeting attendance is also available via online Zoom conference call. Links and call in information for meetings are posted on the TKPOA website ahead of each meeting. Please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 542-6444 for details on member attendance via Zoom.



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• Invasive weeds grow fastest at docks and shorelines
• Large programs focus on channels, not private frontage
• Unmanaged properties allow regrowth and spread
AIS control works best when shoreline owners participate
• Season-long maintenance (not a one-time cleanup)
• Scheduled visits across the growing season
• Above-water removal in dock & shallow shoreline areas
• Designed to complement existing Tahoe Keys efforts
1 Choose property size (Small / Standard / Large)
2 Choose start month (earlier = more visits)
3 Visits are scheduled automatically
4 Vegetation removed & properly disposed of
Choose property size and start month. Earlier enrollment includes more visits and better control.

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
BOARD ACTIONS
• 0 Member Dispute and Disciplinary Matters
• 13 Legal Matters
• 0 Contracts
• 0 Personnel Matters
• Authorized publication of sale for APN 022-301-011-000 and 022421-068-000.
• Authorized foreclosure of lien for APN 022-281-005-000, 022082-003-000, 022-132-031-000, 022-421-035-000, 022-142-018000, 022-291-005-000, and 022-031-012-000.
BOARD ACTIONS
• Approved resolution to record lien for accounts 0116-01, 0443-01, 0470-02, 0712-01, 0803-02, 1028-01, 1054-02, 1067-01, 1073-01, 1104-01, and 1400-01.
• Approved the revised Late Fee Policy as recommended by the Finance Committee.
• Approved the Collection Policy revision for a 28-day member review period.
• Approved Diamond Roofing G.C. for Islanders 2 roof repairs for a cost of $950 to be funded from Islanders 2 Reserves.
• Approved Diamond Roofing G.C. for Islanders 3 roof repairs for a cost of $1,615 to be funded from Islanders 3 Reserves.
• Approved the purchase of 15 exterior light fixtures from Amazon for Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) for a cost of $1,765 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved the purchase of 3 exterior light fixtures from Factory Direct Hardware for Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) for a cost of $300 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved the purchase of 3 exterior light fixtures from Amazon for Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) for a cost of $353 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved waste removal by Tahoe Basin Container and Recycling Services for the TMS siding project for a cost of $925 to be funded from TMS Reserves.
• Approved Haen Constructors for a water lateral leak repair for a cost of $10,577 to be funded from Water Delivery System Reserves.
• Approved reclassifying Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Well #4 permit costs of $1,029 to Water Delivery System Reserves for the Well #4 project.
• Approved reclassifying Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Well #4 permit costs of $2,618 to Water Delivery System Reserves for the Well #4 project.
• Approved reclassifying City of South Lake Tahoe Well #4 permit costs of $3,044 to Water Delivery System Reserves for the Well #4 project.
• Approved reclassifying Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Well #4 permit costs of $832 to Water Delivery System Reserves for the Well #4 project.
• Approved the purchase of tires and alignment for a Water Quality work truck for a cost of $1,161 to be funded from Water Quality
Reserves.
• Approved replacement of a PH Module and repair sensor on testing equipment for a cost of $2,042 to be funded from Water Quality Reserves.
• Approved Diamond Roofing G.C. for Cove 1 roof repairs for a cost of $3,230 to be funded from Cove 1 Reserves.
• Approved Diamond Roofing G.C. for Cove 3A roof repairs for a cost of $3,623 to be funded from Cove 3A Reserves.
• Approved Diamond Roofing G.C. for Cove 3C roof repairs for a cost of $3,230 to be funded from Cove 3C Reserves.
• Approved Hatch Electric for wiring repairs at the Texas Lot Office for a cost of $3,388 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved the purchase of Front Desk Signs from Redwood Printing for a cost of $1,006 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Cody’s Tree Service for removal of 4 trees between the Pavilion and Beach area for a cost of $1,000 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Approved Integrity Locksmith to install new door closers at the Indoor Pool for a cost of $2,035 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost of $2,442 to be funded from Common Reserves.
• Authorized HDR Engineering to complete the water rate study at a cost of $69,255 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost of $83,106 to be funded from Water Delivery System Reserves.
• Authorized Lynn Nolan of the Lukins team to complete grant applications for the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Program and the WaterSMART Drought Response Program at a cost not to exceed $25,000 to be funded from Water Delivery System Reserves.
• Approved the proposed change to ACC Rules Section 13 for a 28day membership review period.
• Authorized Mattaco to complete the dock pile driving project for Cove 2, 2A, 3B, 3C, and Islanders 1, 2, and 3 at an estimated cost of $28,616 plus a 30% contingency for a total cost of $37,200 to be funded from the Boat Dock Reserve GL split between each Townhome Subdivision.

• Approved Nevada Chiller and Boiler’s preventative maintenance program for the indoor pool boiler/dehumidifier at an annual cost of $7,776 to be funded by Recreation Operating account 17126TK.
• Authorized and approved the Sierra Ecosystem Associates Macrophyte Survey proposal for a cost of $34,000 to be funded from Water Quality operating account 19456WQ.
• Approved the Cove Landscape Contracts with Tahoe Outdoor Living for 2026 to be funded from each Townhome Subdivision’s operating account for landscape service.
• Authorized the installation of a temporary dock on the east side of the East Channel adjacent to the bulkhead as indicated in the site map provided by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
• Approved Reno Tahoe Geo Associate’s proposal to provide engineering services supporting project bidding for Cove 4, Cove 5, and the Indoor Pool bulkhead replacement projects for a cost of $27,900 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost of $33,480 to be funded between the three cost centers equally under their respective Reserve accounts.
• Approved the 6-month insurance renewal term for the Participant Accident Medical, Special Event, $M Excess Special Event, Commercial General Liability POA $1M, CGL POA EX Primary $5M xs $1M, CGL POA EX $5M xs $6M, and Workers Compensation policies for a premium of $78,309 to be funded from Common Operating funds.






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At the March 18th, 2025 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors approved the following proposed changes to the Association Operating Rules to be posted for a 28 day membership review period. These changes will be considered for adoption at the April 15th, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting. If you would like to provide any feedback to the Board prior to approval, please email your comments to Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@fsresidential. com, or submit them in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office.
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).
Dock Size: New or replacement docks may not exceed the size of 300 sq. feet.
Hello Tahoe Keys Residents!
This is a friendly reminder that the first quarter assessment was charged on April 1st, 2026! Please be sure to check your account statement and disclosure documents for the 2026 Budget and Quarterly Assessment amount. The 2026 Annual Disclosure has been mailed to all members and is posted on the TKPOA website. The information needed to set up assessment payments can be found below and is listed on your quarterly statement.
1. ClickPay – FirstService Residential’s online payment service provider. You can access ClickPay by visiting https://login.clickpay.com/firstservice.
Please note that ClickPay charges a service fee depending on form of payment.
2. Bill Pay – Your bank’s bill pay service. If using this service, please enter the following: name, address, and include your 8-digit Account Number on your bank’s website when using its bill pay service:
Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630
Please note that your account number with FirstService is different from your previous TKPOA account number. Your FirstService account number is the same as the Customer ID number listed on your quarterly statements.
3. Paper Check – Mail a Check to the address above. Include your FirstService remit slip from your monthly statement and your 8-digit FirstService/TKPOA account number.

The Association does not accept assessment payments at the on-site Pavilion office. Payments that are dropped off at the Pavilion office will be mailed to the lockbox address, PO Box 30354 for processing. Members are encouraged to mail their payments directly or utilize the online payment option to avoid late fees and interest charges.
By default, the assessment statements will be sent as a hard copy; if you would like to sign up to receive your future assessment statements electronically, please navigate to: https://estatements.welcomelink.com/ fscalifornia to sign up.
Q: How are assessment charges applied to my account?
A: Regular quarterly assessments are due based on the following schedule each year:
• First Quarter due January 1st, considered delinquent if received after January 30th.
• Second Quarter due April 1st, considered delinquent if received after April 30th.
• Third Quarter due July 1st, considered delinquent if received after July 30th.
• Fourth Quarter due October 1st, considered delinquent if received after October 30th.
Assessment charges, for regular or special assessments, are not applied to owner accounts until the respective due dates. Using the regular quarterly assessment as an example, the first quarter assessment will not be charged to an owner’s account until the January 1st due date.

Q: When do late fees and interest charges apply?
A: Late fees and interest charges for delinquent payments are charged 30 days after the assessment due date. Reference the regular quarterly assessment schedule.
Q: What happens if I pay my assessments early?
A: Early payment of assessments is not required, however, for those owners who choose to pay their assessments prior to the due date, a credit will temporarily show on your account until the assessment due date.
Q: How should I make my check out for my assessment payments?
A: Checks and online bank bill pay payments should be made out to the: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or TKPOA.
Note: To ensure your payment is applied correctly to your account, include your Tahoe Keys account number in the check memo section for check and online bill-pay payments submitted. Please check that you are using your new FirstService account number.
Q: There are multiple charges on my account. What are they all for?
A: Reference the Statement Outline below:
• Townhome Assessment – for townhome owners only, this is the Operating and Reserve portion
of the quarterly assessment specific to the Townhome Cove Subdivision.
• Quarterly Assessment – this is the Common Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Water Quality Assessment - this is the Water Quality Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Water Company Assessment – this is the Water Company Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Channels and Lagoons – this is the Reserve portion of the total Common assessment for the Channels and Lagoons account. These are funds that go towards dredging and bulkhead projects for the East and West Channels.
Q: Who do I contact for questions on my account?
A: For account questions, members should contact the 24/7 Customer Care Center at (800) 428-5588. On-site staff is also available at info@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444.
Q: I am having issues with my ClickPay account, who do I contact for assistance?
A: For assistance with ClickPay, members should contact ClickPay customer support directly at (888) 354-0135.

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.
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:

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.
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 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).
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 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
At this writing, spring has sprung in the Keys. People are getting the patio furniture and water toys out, and are starting up their sprinklers. But snow is coming next week, and it will probably come again, as it often does in the late spring. So I wouldn’t spend too much on plants just yet. And if you are starting up your sprinklers, please set timers according to the watering schedule for your address. We often post that schedule in the Breeze.
Drinking Water. Construction starts on the new well in a couple of months. We have scheduled a town hall on April 9 to discuss the project.
Meanwhile, we selected a professional firm (HDR) to do a water rate study. We haven’t done one in anyone’s memory, and it is time to do the analysis needed to make sure we are distributing costs between the various customer classes in a fair manner. And we need to be moving toward water meters and a metered rate structure to comply with state law. Work will begin soon.
Bulkheads. 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. One of our Members (Susan Chandler), presented the board with a proposed kids sailing program to honor a wish of her late husband Al Chandler. It would be a 2-week program for children of members and their guests, centered at the Pavilion beach. The board and members present were enthusiastic about making this work, but naturally there are insurance and liability issues to work out first. But we are working on those issues and are optimistic. Years ago, when I was a child, the Keys had a Day Camp program that included small boat
sailing on Lake Tallac, and my sisters and I loved it! But that was before aquatic weeds were a problem for keels and rudders. That’s why the program is proposed at the Pavilion beach.
Potential Common Area Lot Sale. We are awaiting the close of the Member ballot period.
Thanks Kirt! Kirt Willard resigned from the Architectural Control Committee after serving 10 years. Kirt was always prepared and engaged, and was a hard-working member of that committee. Thank you Kirt, you will be missed!
Pile Jacking. The board just approved a contract to resink a number of dock piles in the cove docks, so I thought it would be a good time to describe why this happens. I wrote an article in the Breeze several years ago on this, so this might be a refresher for some of you.
In the winter, ice forms on most of our lagoons. The floating ice sheet clings firmly to steel dock piles. On many winter days, we get a north wind. As the wind blows the 22-mile length of the lake, it induces a shear stress on the water surface, resulting in a slight tilting of the water surface. This is called “wind setup”, and was something I had to calculate in my work when designing a dam or levee as one component of freeboard. In Tahoe, wind setup can cause the water in the Keys to rise as much as 3” in a few hours. This floats the ice pack higher, which drags the piles out of the lake bed. Then when the wind recedes, the ice pack falls to its resting elevation, but the ice/steel bond is not strong enough to drive the pile back into the soil. The ice bond breaks, and then re-grabs at the resting level. Then the wind comes up the next day, and the cycle repeats. This is called “pile jacking”. A few years back, we had a month of bitter cold with strong winds, and a couple of our dock piles jacked out 7’ in a single month. It doesn’t happen equally to all piles because the resisting soil friction is different for each pile.
Dock owners in cold regions of the world have tried to mitigate the problem. The approaches boil down to: 1. Thin the ice (electric bubblers or agitators), 2. Reduce the ice cling (slippery coatings), or 3. Improve the soil friction resistance (larger diameter piles).
I hope you all enjoy the spring shoulder season! Local businesses really need your patronage during shoulder seasons, so please think about a quiet meal out from time to time.


By: Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
Tahoe Keys amenities are for the use and enjoyment of Association members, their family members, tenants, and guests. Tahoe Keys Code Enforcement and Recreation Departments are tasked with enforcing these provisions of the Association’s Governing Documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Operating Rules, Architectural Rules, etc.) with the goal of ensuring exclusive use by Association members and their guests, and their protecting health and safety.
Members are responsible for ensuring their guests are aware of and abide by the Association’s Governing Documents.
Requirements of TKPOA Amenity Access Pass Policy:
• Entry into facilities requires a valid amenity access pass. Cardholders may bring up to three (3) guests and must remain with their guests while utilizing Association amenities. Children 5 and under do not require guest passes and do not count towards the three (3) person guest per card limit.
• If the amenity access pass does not release the entry gate, cardholder must visit the TKPOA Pavilion Office to correct the card prior to entry into facility.
• If the photograph on the amenity access pass does not match the person utilizing the card, entry into facility will not be permitted.
• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an amenity access passholder.
Requirements of TKPOA Indoor and Outdoor Pool:
• All pool/spa patrons are required to shower (rinse) and use the toilet before entering the pool and spas.
• No lifeguard on duty. Adult supervision for children under 16 is required.
• Children under 6 must be within arm's reach of a supervising adult when swimming.
• Children under the age of 6 are prohibited from using the spas.
• Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult when using the spas.
• Non-potty-trained babies/infants must wear snug fitting swim diapers with elastic around the legs.
• Persons with active diarrhea or active diarrhea within the previous 14 days shall not be allowed to enter the pool or spas.
• People with skin disorders that are contagious, colds, or communicable diseases are requested to refrain from using the pool and/or spas for obvious health risks.
• No spitting or bodily fluids in the pool/spa water.
• No food or drinks, except water or those out of the vending machines are allowed on the pool/spa decks.
• Food and drinks (including chewing gum) are prohibited in and around pool/spas.
• No alcohol or drugs on the premises. Any individual suspected of being under the influence will be immediately asked to leave the facility.
• Bottles, glass, and other hazardous objects are prohibited within the pool area or bathroom facilities.
• No floating or other toys are permitted in the pool or spa areas. Personal floatation devices should be coast guard approved.
• All animals except for guide animals for the handicapped are prohibited from entering the pool and spa areas.
• Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters, etc. are not allowed in the pool or spa areas at any time.
• No electrical appliances are permitted in the pool or spa areas. Small battery-operated radios, TVs, CD players, iPods, iPads, phones, etc. may be played with headphones worn to control sound.
• Smoking/vaping is prohibited in pool and spa facilities, including restroom areas.
• Only persons dressed in regulation swimwear will be allowed in the pool or spas. No t-shirts and/or cutoffs.
• No running or boisterous play allowed on the pool deck or spa areas.
• Make sure the landing area is clear of swimmers before diving/jumping.
• No hanging from the swimming lanes/lap lanes.
• No playing with designated Emergency Flotation Devices.
• Entering staff areas and storage spaces is prohibited.
• No lifeguard on duty. Adult supervision for children under 16 is required.
• Music must be kept at a reasonable volume to maintain an enjoyable and peaceful environment. Amplified or excessively loud music that is considered a nuisance is not permitted.
• Children under 6 must be under supervision of an adult while swimming.
• No charcoal or open flame BBQs or grills. BBQs and grills with enclosed flames are permitted, electric or propane only. Use of BBQs or grills is prohibited on state mandated red flag days.
• No drunk or disorderly behavior. Any individual suspected of being under the influence will be immediately asked to leave the facility.
• Bottles, glass, and other hazardous objects are prohibited.
• Motorized water toys such as jet skis, sea doos, and boats including sailboats, may not be beached and
must be anchored or buoyed 20 feet from the shore, outside of the marked swimming zone.
• Only pets on leash and under control by owner are allowed. Owner accepts responsibility and liability for their pets at all times.
• Pet waste must be cleaned up and disposed of immediately.
• Leave no trace. Dispose of all trash in provided bins or take with you for proper disposal.
• Be mindful. Smoking/vaping permitted away from other beach patrons so as to not cause a nuisance. Please utilize the disposal cartridge located next to the garbage bins.
• No running, climbing, or jumping off of the pier.
• Fishing from the beach area or pier is prohibited.
• Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters, etc. are not allowed on the pier at any time.
• Restrooms available at the Outdoor Pool Facility during seasonal hours.
• Beach access beyond the pavilion is permitted up to the high-water mark. Beyond the high-water mark is private property, please be mindful and don’t trespass onto neighboring properties.
Climbing over the gates, fences, walls to access any Association amenity facility is prohibited and considered trespassing.
Violation of any of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension of amenity access privileges and/or a fine. Violations are submitted to the Board of Directors for review.
Thank you for your compliance with TKPOA’s Amenity Rules!
TKPOA’s Indoor and Outdoor Pool facilities are subject to California Health Department regulations. Please help us avoid unnecessary closures to address health and safety issues by complying with showering prior to entering pools/spas and keeping food away from pool/spa areas. Contamination of water will require temporary closure to correct water cleanliness to appropriate standards.
TKPOA’s Pavilion Beach permits pets subject to pets remaining on leash and under control by owner at all times. Please help us avoid pet prohibitions on our beach and other common areas by complying with the leash requirement and maintaining control of your pets at all times.

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
As the warmer weather moves in, we would like to remind all TKPOA Property Owners of the rules associated with the use of the pedestrian gate at Lighthouse Shores (LHS) Lot C and Lot A. Through recent Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) patrols and reviewed security camera footage, there have been violations of the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement by TKPOA Property Owners and their guests in violation of the following:
• Bringing dogs into LHS on or off leash.
• Not securing bicycles on the bike rack near the pedestrian gate entrance
• Allowing Guests or Vacation Renters to use their TKPOA Member Amenity Access card for access to LHS Lot C without the immediate presence of the TKPOA Member
• Trespassing on the adjacent LHS Properties
The rules are straightforward.
TKPOA Members should observe the following provisions pursuant to Superior Court Case SV-920066:
• TKPOA Members with a valid TKPOA Member Amenity Access card and guests in the immediate presence of their sponsoring member will be permitted access. Access is only permitted to TKPOA property owners using their photo Member Access card issued by TKPOA. This card is not transferrable; it is not to be loaned or used by anyone other than the property owner to whom it is issued. If you have lost your card or wish to have another one issued, please visit the Pavilion office.
• There are no dogs or bicycles allowed, no exceptions. This is clearly posted on the gate and there are bike racks inside the gate.
• Access through this gate is allowed from 7:00AM9:00PM except during the summer, during which time the hours will be extend to 10:00PM
No Dogs or other pets allowed in LHS. Please remember dogs must be on leashes throughout the TKPOA per El Dorado County Ordinance Title 6 – Animals, Chapter 6.04. General Provisions, Section 9.46.600. For the safety of your dog, TKPOA members and their guests please keep your dog on a leash. Dogs are welcome on their leash at the Pavilion Beach area.
When entering through the LHS pedestrian gate, you are on Lot C which is a narrow lot with Pope Marsh on the left and private residences on the right. TKPOA does not own the properties to the right of Lot C. This is private property and the No Trespassing law per California Penal Code 602PC applies. The City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be called for trespassing on these properties. The TKPOA has clearly marked the property lines on the right of the lot. The left side of the lot has a chain link fence all the way down to the beach on the Pope Marsh side.
Lot C can be used to access Pope Marsh on the left, however access to the beach on the right is prohibited as this is private property and to do so is considered trespassing (CA 602PC). Access to the right is also a dead end at the West Channel Bulkhead. During Lake Tahoe high water events there is typically no Public Trust beach access. To access Lot A at the end of the LHS roadway at the West Channel Bulkhead, you should walk down the LHS paved roadway.
Pursuant to the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement the TKPOA is responsible for the maintenance and security obligations in enforcing this judgement, and at this time the enforcement of these violations including trespassing violations on the adjacent LHS property will be pursued. Based on TKPOA Enforcement Patrols and pedestrian gate Member Card reader identification system, the TKPOA has issued warning notices and in some cases, fines, to those members in violation of the LHS Gate Access as specified in the Superior Court Case Judgement. The TKPOA Board of Directors will continue to utilize the Member Discipline process in accordance with Civil Code Section 5855 and TKPOA Bylaws Article VI, Membership Rights Section 5, Article IX, Duties and Powers of the Board Section 1(r), and TKPOA Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) Article XII, Breach or Default, Section 6 (a-f), to enforce this Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement, related governing documents, and rules.
The LHS pedestrian and vehicle gates are under continuous surveillance and all TKPOA Amenity Access Cards are recorded for gate use tracking. Once the violations are identified with the responsible Property Owners through the Member Discipline Hearing process, TKPOA Property Owners could face their individual and property Amenity Access card access privileges suspended, and/or potential fines.
The TKPOA is requesting that all property owners please respect these rules so that we can all continue to enjoy this privilege of accessing Lot C and Lot A. Continued violations and flagrant abuse of these rules could result in legal claims against the TKPOA and potential gate closures.
For additional questions please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444, Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM, Saturday through Sunday 10:00AM2:00PM. Additional information is also available on the TKPOA Website www. tkpoa.com, or contract TKPOA Enforcement Patrol at 530-545-0847.
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At the March 18th, 2025 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors approved the following proposed changes to the Association Collection Policy Resolution 2026-03182026 to be posted for a 28 day membership review period. These changes will be considered for adoption at the April 15th, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting. If you would like to provide any feedback to the Board prior to approval, please email your comments to Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather. blumenthal@fsresidential.com, or submit them in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office.
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")
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.
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.

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.
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.
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)
Subject to the exemptions below, landscape irrigation is permitted only on designated irrigation days, as designated in 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

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.
• Even Numbered Street Addresses: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Odd Numbered Street Addresses: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
• Landscape irrigation on Saturday is prohibited.
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.
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.




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?
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• 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?
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