2-2022 CMT Boating Recommendations 04-20-2022.pdf

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TKPOA 2022 Control Methods Test (CMT)
Waterway Usage, Recommendations and Information
April 20th, 2022
May 9th, 2022 – Latest Mid July 2022
The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Board of Directors, pursuant to Civil Code Section 4360, has
adopted an Emergency Rule addressing boating restrictions that will be put into place in the Tahoe Keys West Lagoon
waterways during the Water Quality Control Methods Test (CMT). The restrictions will be in place from May 9th, 2022 to
latest mid July 2022, unless rescinded, and will significantly impact TKPOA Property Owners and their ability to navigate
the waterways.
The CMT will test herbicides in 15 sites and UV-C light in 9 sites of approximately one acre each. The 15 herbicide test
sites will be divided into three large ‘test areas’ (see map below). Starting May 9th, 2022, turbidity curtains will be installed to
block off the three ‘test areas' from the central lagoon and lake itself.
During this time, the following rules apply:
1. No boat access, entering or exiting, the Treatment Areas A, B and C
2. No water activities inside Treatment Areas A, B and C. Water Activities include but are not limited to
swimmers, pets, boats, sailboats, personal watercrafts, kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards, etc. The
herbicide concentrations to treat the weeds will be at levels safe to humans, pets and fish and wildlife, but
avoidance is necessary to protect the validity of the CMT.
3. No outside visitor access into Treatment Areas A, B and C. If you observe someone violating these rules,
please contact TKPOA’s Security Staff. “If you see something, say something”.
4. Boats and other watercraft docked prior to May 9th, 2022 may remain moored, but cannot be operated, from
May 9th, 2022 to as late as mid-July 2022.
Given the importance of strictly meeting all CMT permit conditions (there are significant penalties for any violations) and the
extremely high cost of this test, violations of the Emergency Rule will be subject to fines as high as $10,000.

2. Figure 1: Areas A, B and C are restricted from May 9th, 2022 until as late as mid-July 2022.
Restricted Areas in the Tahoe Keys Waterways:
Treatment Area A (Red) Barrier Placement will impact all homeowners on the following streets:
● All streets off of Emerald Drive (Garmish Court, Marconi Way, Lido Way, Kokanee Drive)
● Southern side of Aloha Drive (Aloha Drive, Daggett Court, Carson Court)
● All streets off of Alpine Drive (Alpine Drive, Cascade Court, Cathedral Court, Genevieve Court)
● Waterway side of Venice Drive from Lighthouse Shores to Christie Drive
● West Side of Christie Drive and Wedeln Court
Treatment Area B (Green) Barrier Placement will impact all homeowners on the following streets:
● Eastern side of Lucerne Way
● Northern side of Venice Drive from the Corner of Lucerne Way and Ala Wai Blvd
● All of Morro Drive
● Southern side of Monterey Drive
● Western side of Danube Drive from the corner of Venice to Monterey Drive

3. Treatment Area C (Yellow) Barrier Placement will impact all homeowners on the following streets:
• Tahoe Keys Blvd from the corner of Venice Drive to Texas Avenue
• West side of Dover Drive
• Venice Drive from corner of Tahoe Keys Blvd to approximately 2176 Venice Drive
• Texas Avenue from Tahoe Keys Blvd to the Lake Tallac Canal
BOATING RECOMMENDATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
Given the importance of this Control Methods Test (CMT), the TKPOA is seeking the support and commitment of all
TKPOA Property Owners. The following Boating Recommendations will assist the TKPOA in producing successful
results during the CMT time period in 2022.
1. Do NOT launch your boat until after the CMT Test (estimation mid July 2022).
The TKPOA Board of Directors (BOD) encourages all Property Owners and dock renters in the Test Areas to NOT
launch their boats for the season until after the CMT project is complete and all barriers are removed. All water
activities will be prohibited inside the test areas (Area A, B and C) from May 9th, 2022 until the test parameters are
met and the barriers removed. We anticipate test completion by late June but it is possible that restrictions are in
place until mid-July 2022.
2. Do not interfere with the scientists conducting on-water sampling and monitoring.
There will be numerous on-water TKPOA WQ Staff and third-party contractors who need to adhere to a strict
monitoring and sampling schedule.
3. If you rent out your dock slips to outside parties, it is your responsibility to ensure your renters do not
violate the Emergency Rule.
Homeowners will be held personally responsible for their actions and the actions of their guests or slip renters for
any violations to the Emergency Rule, which could include fines up to $10,000.
4. Do not interfere with the barriers/buoys in the restricted areas.
In April, in preparation for the test, the TKPOA Water Quality Department is required to install turbidity curtains to
seal off the three “test areas” (Areas A, B and C) from the central lagoon and the lake itself. Boats of any kind will
not be allowed to enter or exit or operate within the three “test areas” after May 8th, 2022.
5. TKPOA BOD has approved water access for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards from TKPOA
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) ramps in the non-restricted areas, during this boating restriction period.
Access for launching and recovering kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards in non-restricted areas will be
permitted at TKPOA AIS ramps on Christie Drive, Wedeln Court, Traverse Court, and Slalom Court. Property
Owner parking and storage is not authorized on TKPOA ramps. Use of AIS ramps by Property Owners cannot
interfere with TKPOA staff or third party operations. TKPOA ramps can be closed at any time without prior
notification. Violations will be subject to fines.

4. 6. TKPOA street/driveway parking will be authorized for boat and trailer storage while the Emergency Rule is
in effect.
During the time that the turbidity curtains and barriers are in place, TKPOA staff will not cite trailers for unauthorized
parking. Homeowners will have ten days after the notification of turbidity curtain and barrier removal to relocate any
boats, personal watercrafts, or trailers from their driveway or street.
7. The TKPOA Staff will send out an eblast to identify TKPOA Property Owners (not affected by the “test
areas”) willing to offer dock/mooring space to affected homeowners boats.
If parties are identified, the TKPOA Staff will provide a list of possible alternate docking arrangements to affected
homeowners. TKPOA staff will not be responsible for dock negotiations or liable for any damages that may incur.
For additional information and updates, please refer to the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com, the following folder - Control
Method Test (CMT) as well as www.keysweedsmanagement.org. You can also contact the TKPOA Association Office
Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday from 10:30 AM - 2 PM or call 530-542-6444.
To contact the TKPOA Water Quality Department directly, please call 530-542-6444 extension 275 Monday - Friday from
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.