Whittier-Puente Hills Conservation Authority The Whittier/Puente Hills Conservation Authority (WPHCA) is a public entity established to provide for the acquisition and conservation of park and open space lands within the Whittier Hills. The WPHCA’s governing board consists of two representatives from the City of Whittier, two representatives from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and one public member. Funding for WPHCA projects and acquisitions comes from the County of Los Angeles Safe Neighborhood Parks Act (Proposition A) of 1992 and 1996. Board MembersVacantDesignee of the City of WhittierVacantDesignee of the Santa Monica Mountains ConservancyVacantDesignee of the Santa Monica Mountains ConservancyVacantPublic Member Archive of Agendas Joint Powers Agreement