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File #: 25-0842   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/27/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Host International - District 8
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Host International - District 8

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 349256.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jonathan Argentine, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

3800 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard

Zoning Classification: A-1

Council District: 8

 

This request is for an acquisition and control of an existing liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 2, 2025. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.

 

Public Opinion

No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period. 

 

Applicant’s Statement

The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.

 

I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:

“I have been working with HMSHost Corporation for over thrity-one (37) years. For seventeen (17) years, I was in supervisory/management positions, and for the last twelve (12) years, I have been the Director of Operations.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.