Take a few photos of other RPT strips with "mostly" walk over fences and a short High Fence in high human traffic areas.
Advise him/them you are happy to get a legal ruling that this is acceptable. You will then claim damages from both him and council for decisions made incorrectly by either intention or incompetence - duty of council is to serve majority of it constituents - this "should" be done in a cost effective manner.
Only do this if +50% voters in CessNOT want a RPT service. P.S. CC many inc MP's and Senators and CASA.