The Planning and Development Department has received a request to rename Calles Street to Carroll Oliver Way. The location is along Calles Street, between New Orleans Street to the north, and Coke Street to the south. The street name change will not affect any site address numbering and the application meets the requirements set out in Chapter 41 of the Code of Ordinances.
The Planning and Development Department has notified HPD, HFD, CenterPoint Energy, AT&T, Greater Harris County 911, Houston Emergency Center, and USPS for comments. HPD responded with a letter of no objection and none of the other agencies have voiced objections.
The proposed street name follows the City's street name change procedures and standards.
Mr. Carroll Oliver made insurmountable contributions not only to the Fifth Ward and Denver Harbor communities, but to the city of Houston. Mr. Oliver provided scholarships to many of his employees who were high school graduating seniors. He provided employment opportunities not only to young men and women from surrounding HISD schools to expose them to work-life so that they might become productive citizens, but also implemented a second chance program within McDonald's to provide employment opportunities for convicts. Mr. Oliver was a mentor and supported many individuals in their quest for professional and personal development. He didn't just see things that needed attention in the community; he took action. He has been honored and recognized by numerous organizations, associations, schools, and colleges for his many contributions and donations to the community and city of Houston.
On January 11, 2016, Carroll Oliver was murdered at his McDonalds restaurant in an attempted robbery. This petition is to honor his giving of his life to the community and city that he loved and is accompanied with support from the following:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee,
Commissioner Rodney Ellis,
State Senator Borris Miles,
State Representative Harold Dutton,
State Representative Jarvis Johnson,
City Council Member Jerry Davis,
HISD Trustee District II Rhonda Skillen-Jones, Fifth Ward Coalition of Churches,
Fifth Ward Super Neighborhood Council,
Greater Fifth Ward Community Association,
East Bayou Civic Club,
French Town Civic Club, Northeast Concerned Citizens League,
Positive Black Male Association of Houston,
Black McDonald's Owners Association (BMOA),
McDonald's Corporation,
and the Fifth Ward and Denver Harbor communities.
The Planning and Development Department recommends City Council approve an ordinance to change the name of Calles Street to Carroll Oliver Way.
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Margaret Wallace Brown
Director
Planning and Development Department