OK, I checked but stopped after a certain number. The top 4 Port of Oakland Commissioners (or big cheese) were all picked by Mayor Dellums:

Victor Uno
James W. Head, 1st Vice President
Margaret Gordon, 2nd Vice President
Pamela Calloway

News sources here and here.

The Oakland Code of Ordinances regarding Port Commissioners reads as follows:

ARTICLE VII - PORT OF OAKLAND

Section 702. Organization, Terms of Office. The Board of Port Commissioners shall consist of seven (7) members nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the Council for a term of four (4) years. Members in office at the time this section takes effect shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and qualified. For terms commencing July 10, 1969, two (2) members shall be appointed to fill the positions expiring upon that date, and two (2) additional members shall be appointed to bring the membership of said Board to seven (7); provided, that the terms of such two additional members shall be for such original duration, in no event to exceed four years, as will insofar as practicable permit appointment at the end of subsequent terms of office of members, of either one or two members.

I would say this put Jerry Brown very much outside the sphere of influence.